Items tagged “Tweens (7-12 years)”

Matilda Jane Clothing for girls is a brand unlike any other. With a designer and founder that is the first to admit there is strong competition in the girl’s fashion market, Matilda Jane deserves credit for its unique vibe. While the talented designer of this standout collection modestly describes herself as, “just a girl who can’t stop her brain from spinning,” her eclectic, dynamic and daring designs are anything but ordinary.

A monster wave of kid’s swimwear for 2011 is making a huge splash with functional and sun-safe on-trend styles! As parents have become more aware of the dangers of solar rays, the popularity of sun-protective swimwear has expanded exponentially. While sunscreen is always a must, several brands provide added safety through innovative UV-protective swimwear that deftly doubles as all-day playwear. For the latest colorful hats, darling bikinis, and hip and happening swim trunks and rash guards, check out these shining examples of next season’s fun-in-the-sun fashions from Seasons UV, Babi-Kini, Sun Busters and Flap Happy.

The NYC Baby and Kids Fair at 7W runs August 16th through August 18th. This highly anticipated show offers a crateful of tasty products to discover! Here are some handpicked favorites that caught “the apple of our eye”: Zatswho, Pacific World Corp., Lunacy Design, Sleeping Partners, and HuggyBunny. The Giggle Guide^® will also have a booth at the show at which retailers can enter a drawing to win a free selection of exciting children’s products!

Linda Flaherty and her daughter Sarah Bailey are co-owners of the exceptional Once upon a time children’s specialty shops in Birmingham, Alabama. Blessed with personalities that are brimming in Southern hospitality and charm, this grandmother and mother duo now operate two very successful retail locations. With fourteen years in the business, the pair have developed a sensibility and keen eye to what customers crave. They offer an elegant selection of traditional, timeless children’s products, along with the latest mix of popular fashion trends and stylings in nursery decor.

Melanie Anderson is first an artist; she began the koochi ku line to create wearable pieces of art. With an eye toward European style, her pieces are well crafted, beautiful, and affordable. Inspired by the birth of her son, she followed her passion for vibrant colors and began making high-style wool jackets and accessories for children. Melanie individually designs and creates each item, and takes great personal pride in each article carrying the koochi ku label.