The sales are over and that can only mean one thing…. SPRING is on its way. In the shops – if not in the air. It may be cold outside but it’s time to kick your mind into gear for the new season.
Here’s my favourite kids press show highlights and a sneaky peak at what’s to come…
BRAND: Boden
KEY THEME: ‘Boden in Bloom’ – a horticultural setting with gnomes, flowers and the odd vegetable too!
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The prop styling was amazing – I remember having these books as a child! |
BRAND: Marks & Spencer
KEY THEME: English country gardens (blooms and butterflies) for girls and Bio-sphere (dinosaurs and bugs) for boys
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The Marks & Spencer Baby collection was ‘super cute’ |
BRAND: River Island
KEY THEME: Retro California cool and tropical vibes
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Cactus Flower cupcakes suited the tropical vibe |
BRAND: Cath Kidston
KEY THEME: ‘A breath of fresh air’ – literally, with brand new ‘modern’ prints and a countryside feel
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An English countryside picnic lunch |
BRAND: Mothercare
KEY THEME: A new CEO meant a whole new more ‘modern Mothercare’ – with hot new brands and collections launching
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The new Little Royals Collection |
BRAND: Monsoon
KEY THEME: Tropical palms & pineapples, beading & embroidery and safari prints
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Candy Colours for Monsoon Kids occasion wear |
My *HOT PICKS* for Miss Marnie
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Dress- Mothercare || Bag- Monsoon || Top and collar – Boden || Jumper – Marks & Spencer || Shoes – Alex & Alexa || Dress _ Marks & Spencer || Shoes – Mothercare || Play suit – River Island Mini |
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This Little Bird by Jools Oliver towelling play suit has Miss M’s name all over it! I literally cannot wait to put her in this come summertime |
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Cath Kidston Ric-Rak pattern dress is high on Miss M’s list for easy summer style. |
What has caught your eye?
I think Monsoon's range looks really fun! Makes me want it to summer with ice-creams and paddling pools!
I know me too!
Ooh this looked like a fab event. I love the look of the river island. I used to have loads of garden gang books, and had Oliver Onion and Tim Tomatoe ha ha, my fave was sally strawberry x
I wish I could find my copies… thanks for stopping by x
Oh wowzers – it's just all too cute!!! Loving the M&S collection, that little yellow swimsuit is too cute, and I will raise my hand now to say I never even knew River Island did a kids range!!!! Who knew!!! (Well, me, obviously) So thank you Bonita for educating me tonight!!!! Steph xxx
Ha ha Steph – you are welcome and happy shopping!
Bonita, thanks SO much for sharing this. I'm not interested in women's fashion at all but I could gawp at baby/kids clothes all day long. I love the M&S range (that yellow rain mac… too cute!).
Jenna at Tinyfootsteps xx
Haha must say I love looking at kids clothes too and yes that mac is too cute!
Great picks Bonita love the tights by M&S so sweet!
thanks x
M&S has brought their A game and Arrgh… Cath Kidston, you're breaking my heart and purse xxx
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Love the Cath Kidston dress! I usually get a lot from Boden so will be checking out the garden themed things, I've still got the garden gang books and my son loves them! Great post. Lucky you getting a preview! Xx
I know isn't it cute and for £24 I think a great price x
This all looks rather fabulous, adorable and kitch. Great taste lovely. Especially love the elephant, plant pot cupcakes and welly holders!! Fab ideas! Xxx
thanks hun x
My mum still has our garden gang books! I'm loving the M&S biosphere clothes and am very grateful I don't have little girls anymore or I'd be totally broke lol x
I love that Cath Kidston Ric-Rak dress. Gorgeous. Do you think they do it in adult size too?! The pineapple dress from River Island is also very cute. That would be perfect in the sunshine. I now need to win the lottery or rob a bank to be able to afford all these clothes. Hugs Mrs H xxxx
Do not rob a bank, I beg you 🙂 Winning a lottery is a better solution, but the harder one. Still people win as Oz Lotto results, for instance, show.