Archive for the ‘Cool Baby Stuff’ Category
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
'Wear Your Heart On Your Back' Organic Cotton and Velvet Girls' Tee $28.95
'Groovy Guitars' Wet Bag $18-$25
'Stack It' Recycled Oxidized Sterling Silver and Pearl Rings $98
Jillybean Green makes my heart beat fast. It’s like all the kid stuff I scour the web for, loaded into one happy little spot. And it’s fun to say (you know you just said it). Created by an L.A. mom who adores both her kids and the environment, Jillybean offers alternatives to adopting a greener lifestyle, without having to compromise the ‘hip’ factor. Every manufacturer they work with creates products that are either organic, made with sustainable or recyclable materials, employ fair trade practices, or are recyclable, reusable and or/non-toxic. They also support local artisans, designers and good old USA manufacturing – woo hoo!
What I love best about Jillybean Green (besides saying it, okay I’ll stop) is the stuff; babies, kids, gear, bath time…moms, JBG has it all! In addition to my picks above, one of my most fave parts of their site are the 100+ items in the Under $25 Finds section, perfect for gift giving and otherwise. (P.S. How cute is that ‘Heart On Your Back’ tee?!) If you happen to be in Los Angeles, Jillybean now has a store located inside the birthday party locale of choice (*drum roll*) The COOP, located at 11118 Ventura Blvd, in Studio City. But you don’t have to hop a plane to reap the benefits of Jillybean, since they have been generous enough to team up with LASM to offer one lucky ready a $50 gift certificate! As always, entering is easy when you follow these simple steps:
- If you haven’t already, become and LASM Facebook Fan or Twitter Follower.
- Visit Jillybean Green and choose the item(s) you’d purchase with your gift certificate.
- Leave a comment on this post, letting us know the answers to questions 1 and 2. That’s it!
- Get additional entries by Tweeting this giveaway (using my new Tweet Meme button), or posting on your site with a link back to this post.
*All comments must be posted by the end of the giveaway on Wednesday, February 3rd, at 11:59 EST. The winner will be chosen by random.org, notified via e mail, and announced on L.A. Stylist Mom shortly thereafter. One entry per person, with a maximum of two additional entries for Tweeting and/or links back to this post. If winner fails to respond within three days of notification, a new winner will be selected. Open to U.S. and Canada residents ages 18 years or older.
(The $50 Gift Certificate was generously donated for this giveaway by Jillybean Green. There. I said it again.)
Tags: Blog Giveaways, Contests, Cool Hip Baby and Kid's Clothes, Cute Baby Clothes, Cute Kids' Clothes, Eco-Friendly Boutiques, Eco-Friendly Jewelry, Eco-Friendly Kids' Clothes, Giveaways, Great Kids and Baby Gifts, Green Kids Clothing Stores, Jillybean Green Los Angeles, jillybeangreen.com, Kids and Baby Under $25, L.A. Stylist Mom, LASM, lastylistmom.com, Los Angeles Boutiques, The COOP, thecoop-la.com
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
UGH. It’s my least favorite part of the the holiday season: The dreaded un-decorating and disposal of the Christmas tree – utterly depressing in all of its messiness. In Sweden? Not so much. You gotta love the Swedes; they never miss an opportunity to turn a situation into a celebration. Not only does their holiday season extend until January 13th, it goes out with a bang (or in this case a resounding thump), as they quite literally throw their trees out…the window! And then of course it all wraps up with dancing and singing and candy eating and…why have we not taken a page from this yet? Let’s top it off with some more shopping, shall we? Twist my arm…
Polarn O. Pyret (being Swedish and all) is planning to prolong your holiday festivities with yet another extraordinary mid-winter sale, complete with cozy savings of up to 70%, and free shipping on orders of $150 or more! This includes their modern and versatile Holiday Collection that I told you about (and still adore) in December. Be sure not to miss this opportunity to stock up on items for the new year, or even the one after that (being that I’m a notorious fan of buying ahead in larger sizes during amazing sales), and as those rockin’ Swedes would say…? God Jul!
(Post sponsored by Polarn O. Pyret)
Tags: Cool Kids and Baby Clothes, Cute Kids' Clothes, Eco-Friendly Kids' Clothes, Kid's Clothes, Kids Clothing Sales, L.A. Stylist Mom, lastylistmom.com, Maternity Clothes, Modern Kids Clothes, Polarn O. Pyret, polarnopyretusa.com, Swedish Kids Clothes, Unisex Kids Clothes
Posted in Best Bets, Cool Baby Stuff, Cool Kids' Stuff, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly Fashion, Kid's Clothes, Kids and Baby, Kids' Shoes, LA Stylist Mom, Maternity, Sales, Shopping, Uncategorized, lastylistmom.com | 4 Comments »
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
- Polarn O. Pyret Navy Party Dress $46.50
Polarn O. Pyret 'Happy Check' Button Down $39.50
Polarn O. Pyret 'Micro Star' Button Down $39.50
Polarn O. Pyret Swedish Apron Dress $53.50
It’s sunny in L.A – very sunny. ALL THE TIME. Before you say ‘Oh poor baby’ in that sarcastic tone, it really does makes it quite difficult to feel cozy around the holidays. On the flip side? 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Hi! This would be the sum total of daylight hours in Scandinavia during the Christmas season, which thankfully marks a festive and happy reprieve from days spent living in the dark. Beginning in the first week of December, you’d be hard pressed to find a window sill that isn’t bright with advent candles or tiny stars, sparking the lead off to a celebration that lasts well into the middle of January – I’m in.
Not only am I on board? So is my new fave kid’s clothing company, Polarn O. Pyret! They’re kicking off the season with a to-die-for Holiday Collection, including cozy Snowman and Winter Wonderland body suits for baby. Their toasty Organic Cotton Pajamas, are perfect for snuggling up in candlelit rooms with cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate, enthusiastically anticipating the Scandinavian tradition of St. Lucia Day. The festivities shift into high gear on Christmas Eve, when the tree is decorated with traditional ornaments made from straw, candy and gingerbread. *Sigh* A welcome respite from LA, I can almost feel the warm fire on my cheek as I watch the snow falling outside and…*STARTLING RECORD SCRATCH*
An unfortunate side effect to long days spent celebrating? They’re freaking long, and after scarfing down baked goods and chugging chocolate – not to mention the maniacal sugar aftermath that often ensues – your kid’s clothes can look pret-ty crappy. Those Swedes think of everything, everything I tell you since their lovely Holiday tops, blouses and dresses are not only loose fitting for comfortable all day wear? You can throw them in the wash. Yep. All of ‘em. Even that gorgeous velvet party dress.
Just when you thought it couldn’t get better, it does. In addition to their gift of no dry cleaning, Polarn O.Pyret is now offering a whopping 35% off of the entire Holiday Collection, in addition to the rest of the site (excluding Classic Stripes and sale items), now through December 12th; simply enter code HOLLYPOP at checkout! They’re also launching a special St. Lucia’s Eve celebration, with their ’12 Holly Days’ Advent Calendar, from December 12th – 24th. One window per day will be opened to reveal yet another gift – a specially selected item at 40% off! Be sure to check out polarnopyretusa.com, as well as their Facebook Fan page for details. In the meantime…? I’m moving to Sweden.
(Post sponsored by Polarn O. Pyret)
Tags: Boys Holiday Outfits, Cool Kids Clothes, Dressy Kids Clothes, Girls Holiday Party Dresses, Holiday Clothing Sales, Holiday Outfits For Baby, Holiday Outfits For Kids, Holiday Outfits For Toddlers, Kids Clothing Sales, Kids' Clothing, L.A. Stylist Mom, lastylistmom.com, Polarn O. Pyret, polarnopyretusa.com, Swedish Kids Clothes
Posted in Best Bets, Blouses, Collections, Cool Baby Stuff, Cool Kids' Stuff, Do, Dresses, Kid's Clothes, Kids and Baby, LA Stylist Mom, Outfits, Sales, Shirts, Shopping, Tops, Uncategorized, lastylistmom.com | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Funky Music Top (Child) in 'Greymelange' $26
Folklore Maternity Tunic $59.50
All Over Stripe Eco Leggings (Child) in 'Colonial Blue' $30
Wind Fleece Bunting in 'Poppy' $72.50
…for about sixty different reasons! Paramount amongst them, is that fact that not only are their clothes simple, modern, and comfy, 30% of every collection is designed around a UNI(sex) concept. Having not found out the sex of my children during either pregnancy (and having fielded the ridiculous and unending question, ‘But how will you know how to decorate the nursery?!’ ), by the time of their arrival I was lousy with yellow, green, and white ensembles. Polarn’s newborn ECO collection is not only almost entirely designed with UNI in mind, it’s also made from 100% organic cotton and produced in a green manufacturing process.
Where have they been all your life? Unbeknownst to me, PO.P began in Stockholm in 1976, and has grown to over 100 stores across Sweden and Europe. It’s now available in the United States at polarnopyretusa.com, with retail locations to follow. Had I known about them prior to my first pregnancy, you better believe I would have scooped up their clean and classic signature stripe for not only my babies, but also for myself – that’s right – there’s maternity and nursing wear!
If you’re not already chomping at the bit? PO.P and L.A. Stylist Mom have teamed up to create a FREE SHIPPING code valid through midnight PST on Friday, November 13th; simply enter LAPOP at checkout. We’re also giving away a Wind Fleece Bunting for baby worth $72.50, in the size and color of your choice!* All you have to do to enter is visit polarnopyretusa.com, and leave a comment here letting us know which PO.P item is your fave – that’s it! Good luck, and happy shopping from LASM and PO.P…
All comments must be received by the end of the giveaway on Wednesday, November 18th, at 11:59 EST. The winner will be chosen at random, notified via e mail on Thursday, November 19th, and announced on L.A. Stylist Mom Friday, November 20th. Open to U.S. residents only.
*Size and color choice contingent upon availability.
Tags: Baby Buntings, Blog Giveaways, Contests, Cool Baby Clothes, Cool Kids Clothes, Eco Friendly Fashion, Eco-Friendly Boutiques, Eco-Friendly Kids' Clothes, Giveaways, L.A. Stylist Mom Giveaway, LA Stylist Mom, lastylistmom.com, Maternity Clothes, Organic Cotton Baby Clothing, Organic Kids' Clothes, Polarn O. Pyret, polarnopyretusa.com, Swedish Kids Clothes, Swedish Maternity Clothes, Unisex Kids Clothes
Posted in Best Bets, Collections, Cool Baby Stuff, Cool Kids' Stuff, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly Fashion, Giveaways, Kid's Clothes, Kids and Baby, LA Stylist Mom, Leggings, Maternity, Outerwear, Shirts, Shopping, Tops, Uncategorized, lastylistmom.com | 25 Comments »
Friday, November 6th, 2009
'Little Birdie' Raglan Peasant Dress/Top $28
'Safari Giraffe' Jumper/Swing Top $45
'Grow With Me School Days' Owl Poncho $50
'Tea In Osaka' Long Sleeved Raglan Peasant Top $28
It’s no secret that I have a tough time putting the brakes on purchasing little dude clothes, but if I had girls? It could be a Chapter 11 sitch, and The Trendy Tot would be zero help. This stuff is so crazy cute, that it makes me want to weep for all of its sweetness (those chubby fingers and tiny pigtails could be a contributing factor). I’m a total sucker for any handmade, quilted looking, kids stuff, reminiscent of the things my grandmother used to (and my Aunt Carol still does) seem to so effortlessly whip together.
Jen at TTT is also one smart cookie; her items are made from 100% pre-shrunk cotton, and most of them are ‘season-less’ for close to year-round wear. I also love how she shows the short sleeved tops and dresses, layered over long sleeved tees. She touts her designs as “forgiving of the almighty growth spurt,” with jumpers later becoming swing tops, and peasant dresses turning into, well – you get it. Just in time for the holiday shopping kickoff, enjoy free shipping courtesy of The Trendy Tot and L.A. Stylist Mom, through Friday, November 20th; simply enter LASTYLE in the comments section of the payment process. And hey – if the Elephant Jumper is good enough for Shiloh…? That’s right.
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Posted in Blouses, Cool Baby Stuff, Cool Kids' Stuff, Dresses, Great Etsy Designers, Kid's Clothes, Kids and Baby, LA Stylist Mom, Shirts, Shopping, Tops, Trends, lastylistmom.com | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Coopersong Mid-Hipster Bag in 'Black Eve' (14"H x 12"W) $50
Let’s face it; we’re living in a wasteful time. I’m not going to get preachy, but given the opportunity I’ll certainly do my part where I can, since I’m a firm believer that every little bit helps. Coopersong is no exception, with their line of bags and accessories crafted from all-natural, organic, and re-purposed materials. Founder DeAnna Cooper creatively utilizes recycled bicycle inner tubes (that once trekked miles through the Colorado mountains) as the handles on all of her bags. She also features other reclaimed items such as baseball leather, as well as buttons and buckles from the 1940′s.
I happen to love the Mid-Hipster Bag pictured, which would make the perfect ‘un-diaper’ diaper bag; better still when paired with the adorable, polka dotted, Mommy Packs, that include an insulated bottle bag and changing pad. There’s also an awesome retro-print Stroller Bag in a pattern called ‘Women,’ for those of you who prefer a true diaper bag. For kids both young and…not so young (that’s you), be sure to check out the insulated Eco Lunch Bag, that comes in your choice of what seems like a skillion different fabrics – stupid cute!
Now for the best part; if you happen to be in the Los Angeles area this coming weekend, Coopersong is having a trunk show*, with prices ranging from $3 to $90, including numerous styles and items not pictured on their website! Not only will you get the first up-close look at the Fall/Winter 2009 collection, there will be snacks, door prizes and a play area for your little ones, so you can SHOP. IN. PEACE. For those of you not in the L.A. area, L.A. Stylist Mom is giving away a $25 Coopersong gift certificate! To enter, simply visit the Coopersong website, choose your favorite item, and then leave a comment** on this post telling us what it is – that’s it! Hope to see you at the show, and if not, be sure to tell them I sent you!
*The Coopersong Trunk Show will be held on Friday, November 6th, from 1PM-7PM, and on Sunday, November 8th, from NOON-4PM. Please call 310.415.8474 for location and details.
**All comments must be received by the end of the giveaway on Wednesday November 11th, at 11:59 EST. The winner will be chosen at random, notified via e mail on Thursday November 12th, and announced on L.A. Stylist Mom Friday November 13th. Open to U.S. residents only.
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Posted in Accessories, Artisanal Fashion, Artisanal Products, Cool Baby Stuff, Cool Kids' Stuff, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly Fashion, Giveaways, Handbags, Kids and Baby, LA Stylist Mom, Shopping, Uncategorized, lastylistmom.com | 13 Comments »
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
(Photo Credit: Ryan McGinley Courtesy of GAP Via WWD.com)
McCartney Designs Children’s Wear For Gap
by Nina Jones
“McCartney’s first full children’s wear collections, done in collaboration with GapKids and babyGap, will be launched Nov. 2 at select Gap stores in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France and Japan. The 70-piece line, which McCartney said she designed to “find a kind of balance between Stella as in what I do for adults…and how I see kids, really,” takes inspiration from both the design signature McCartney has developed in her own collections and her practical experience as a mother of three.”
(Originally posted Thursday, October 22nd, From WWD Issue 10/22/09. Click here to read the full article.)
Tags: Cool Kids Clothes, Designer Baby Clothes, Designer Collaborations, Designer Kids' Clothes, LA Stylist Mom, lastylistmom.com, Ryan McGinley Photos, Stella McCartney Clothing, Stella McCartney For Baby Gap, Stella McCartney For Gap, Stella McCartney For Gap Kids, Women's Wear Daily Online, WWD, wwd.com
Posted in Collections, Cool Baby Stuff, Cool Kids' Stuff, Designer Collaborations, Designers, Kids and Baby, Kids' Shoes, LA Stylist Mom, Shopping, Trends, lastylistmom.com | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Although I exist in a world rife with dudes (and therefore the requisite dude duds), it doesn’t keep me from occasionally longing to dream up a tiny outfit that includes a dress or two; enter these shimmering ‘Black Tie’ leggings from Angela Frost’s ‘Flutter By’ collection, and boy (girl?) do I ever heart them!
The fall fashion season is lousy with sequins, and apparently not just for grown-ups. These leggings are cool and edgy, yet at the same time mange to remain sweet, unlike some other ‘big girl-turned-little girl’ fashion I’ve seen. I’m also loving the ‘Zippity Doo Da’ version, which come in five delicious colors with names like ‘Tang’ (a juicy orange), and a yummy shade of green called ‘Sour Apple,’ complete with trompe l’oeil ‘lace.’ An added plus? Everything in Angela Frost’s collection is locally made – sewn, dyed, and printed in a single factory located in sunny Southern California.
Even though it’s most likely chilly where you are, now is your chance to win a little slice of SoCal. We’re giving away a pair of ‘Black Tie’ leggings to one lucky little girl (a $45 value), just in time for the holidays! All you have to do to enter, is sign up to become a fan of L.A. Stylist Mom on Facebook, leaving a comment on this post letting us know that you did. The winner will be announced here, on Thursday, October 29th. Good luck!
*All comments must be received by the end of the giveaway, on Wednesday October 28th, at 11:59 EST. The winner will be chosen at random, and notified via e mail on Thursday October 29th. Open to U.S. residents only.
Tags: Angelea Frost, Black Tie Flutter By Leggings, Cool Girls Cothes, Flutter By Girls Clothing, frostcool.com, Girls' Clothing, Giveaways, Kids' Clothing, L.A. Stylist Mom Giveaways, LA Stylist Mom, Leggings, Little Girls' Leggings, Sequins Leggings, Zippity Doo Da Girls Leggings
Posted in Cool Baby Stuff, Cool Kids' Stuff, Giveaways, Kid's Clothes, Kids and Baby, LA Stylist Mom, Leggings, Trends | 26 Comments »
Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Felix Rey 'Toys & Trinkets' Eco Diaper Bag $360
You might have first heard about Felix Rey when they did their oh-so-lovely Target collaboration, of which I am a huge fan. My adoration started way before that, however, and boy do I wish that this was around when I was hunting for the diaper bag that I’d carry for the next three years. (I ended up with the Fleurville Mothership, which doesn’t hold a candle in the cute department.) In addition to their gorgeous clutches, handbags and beach totes, Lily Rafii Band and Soulaika Zarrouk have luckily for us, branched out into mommy gear!
Their ‘Toys & Trinkets’ diaper bag is not only eco-friendly (made from organic unbleached cotton), it’s stylie and practical in it’s simplicity; a welcome reprieve from the dreadful over-design that seems to be diaper bags of late. In addition to two front patch pockets (one which houses an adorable teddy bear that looks suspiciously like someone clocked him in the eye), there are two interior zipper pockets, and one on each side for bottles. There’s also an adjustable and removable shoulder strap, a quilted changing pad, and an 8″ x 13″ zip top pouch, perfect for stinky diapers or dirty duds. The other good news is that at 17″W x 14″H x 5″D, there’s plenty of room for your stuff too – nothing more cumbersome than having to schlep a diaper bag and a purse. It’s also not a bad gig for when dad needs to haul it out; most can be exponentially worse in the girlie-department.
Although $360 may seem a bit steep, take it from a pro – this is the perfect scenario to do a ‘times carried vs. cost’ breakdown. Like I said – you’ll be towing this baby for some time, especially if you’ve got more than one little darling. You’re also in luck! If you purchase ‘Toys & Trinkets’ online between June 22nd and July 6th, you’ll receive 20% off when you enter code FR-LASMOM20 at checkout. Yet another reason to love Felix Rey…
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