KIDShow Vegas Wins with a Full House!

Buyers attending KIDShow, August 16th-18th at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, will luck out by getting a jump on the Spring 2011 season with new ideas, new colors, and must haves from the world of children’s fashion and accessories. Here’s a preview of just a few of the KIDShow attractions, many of which are brands that are exhibiting at the Vegas show for the first time, including Coral & Reef, Showroom a la Mode, Canadian Kidswear and Kaos Recycled. In addition to finding out what’s new, we’ve also asked about their luckiest moments in life!

The Giggle Guide^® will also have a booth at KIDShow, with daily prize drawings for lucky retailers to win a giant gift assortment of awesome products. (Details at the end of the article!) See you at KIDShow Las Vegas!

Surf’s Up in Vegas with Coral & Reef Beachwear

David Shaw, the CEO of Coral & Reef Beachwear is proud of his outstanding line; and well he should be! The line was inspired and named after his two beautiful children, Coral and Reef, who are professional child models that don’t only walk the walk of fashion; they talk the talk and know what’s hot!

Coral & Reef Beachwear is the manifestation of 20 years of living, working and breathing the fashion industry for the Shaw family who enjoys designing, producing, manufacturing and delivering vivid surf and swimwear, inspired by the Hawaiian Island lifestyle. With over 100 clothing labels around the globe, this family company is firmly established and devoted to delivering the best of the best to its customers. With the inside eye of Coral and Reef Shaw, kid appeal is easily gained with fun graphics, savvy cuts and comfy, durable designs perfect for catching a wave, snorkeling with sea turtles, or lounging by the pool.

Shaw encourages everyone to stop by Coral & Reef’s KIDShow booth and ask for specials. Even though relaxing by the pool in Vegas is the dream plan between business hours, KIDShow is the highlight of this highly anticipated adventure.

Shaw says, “KIDShow is the place to be this year!” When asked about his luck, he remembers, “My luckiest memory is the day my wife discovered she was pregnant while on vacation.”

Stop by Coral & Reef’s booth to say “Aloha” or surf the web to www.coralreefsurf.com

Showroom a la Mode is on Top of Trends

For the past three years, Showroom a la Mode, a bi-coastal multi-line showroom, has been representing a variety of “surf and turf” brands. The Spring 2011 collections include brightly colored artistic swim suits by Maaji, an abundance of hair accessories featuring beautiful big bows, stars, and leather flowers by Barri Lynn, vibrant, delicious colors of lavender and hibiscus by the chic Lilli Gaufrette and the outstanding Matooka line which is rolling high with a crazy fashion frenzy of colored jewelry to coordinate with itrs apparel line.

Showroom a la Mode’s Sandra Gorecke is super excited about inspirational trends that include accessories that jazz up yesterday with a “now” vibe. Headbands with giant flowers and bows have appeal that keeps growing strong. With easy items to replenish and sell through at retail, Gorecke is excited to share specials with buyers at KIDShow. She’s the hostess with the mostest in her hip booth, sharing laughter, smiles and great merchandising ideas!

As she prepares for another KIDShow visit in the town of good luck, Sandy remembers her luckiest moment: “ When I was 13, I won a prized bean bag, covered in blue pleather!” For those buyers lucky enough to know and work with Sandra, the lines she reps, and the way her service-centric business rolls is a sure bet! http://thegiggleguide.com/sales-rep/showroom-la-mode

Canadian Kidswear Introduces a “Smashh!”

For eight years, Canadian Kidswear has been thriving, growing and changing with hot new lines and fun fashions. Their Spring 2011 Collections include a new boys’ wear line with the roustabout name of “Smashh!,” and cool new Chit-Chat additions for girls, inspired by the yoga craze. Bright colors and comfy textiles ensure girls’ comfort in these fun fashions.

For firsthand looks at the new lines and free shipping for all orders placed at KIDShow, don’t miss Jodi Pooni’s Canadian Kids Wear booth! She is looking forward to bringing her fashions from the beautiful mountains of Vancourver, BC to the Las Vegas oasis. This lucky lady says, “In addition to seeing buyers at KIDShow, I am looking forward to the fantastic shows, a chance to out-do my high slot win of $20, and views from Ghostbar!”

Stop by their KIDShow booth for smashing specials and chit-chat about kids’ fashions, or take off to the great www.canadiankidswear.com

Kaos Recycled Makes Old Clothes New Again

Inspired by the retro images on men’s shirts, Leeba Marks has been creating kids’ clothes with a “mini-me vibe” for almost four years! She transforms men’s shirts into kids’ styles with vintage American themes and accent twists that include tulle, mesh and lace in the girls’ assortment. With too-cool graphics, Kaos Recyled turns retro into NOWtro! The hand-cut and handmade collection features rock-n-roll and iconic brand images, includiung Tony the Tiger and Orange Crush, in sizes for 6 months through 16 years.

At KIDShow, Leeba is eager to make more international contacts as well as expand her domestic distribution. When pressed about “luck,” she speaks with the heart of a wife and mother as she says, “ Real luck is all about having healthy, beautiful kids and a great partnership.”

See more of the sustainable fashions of Kaos Recycled at KIDShow. and at www.kaosrecycled.com

Free Gift Giveaway at KIDShow!

Buyers are invited to drop their business card off at The Giggle Guide^® booth at KIDShow, near the café. Daily winners will be announced. Enter early, since on Monday we will also be drawing names to win tickets to a free Vegas show and dinner-for-two! Products in the gift basket assortment, all donated by exhibitors at KIDShow, include: Barri Lynn, BearHands, Bows Art, cachcach, China Doll Shoes, Elegant Baby, Eternal Creations, EZ Sox, Flap Happy, Imoga, Isobella & Chloe, le top, LazyOne, Maaji, Me-in-Mind, Mini Maniacs, Mogo, My Blankee, One Ruby Lane, pediped Footwear, PapaBear, Popsie Organics, Posh International, Preemie-Yums, Sand Cassell by Goorin, Shockee, Sozo, Tot Brush and Z2 Wear. Special thanks to KIDShow and sales rep firms In Play, 2-2-Hot, Showroom a la Mode, Teresa’s Room, Bob Parrish, and Gloria Davis for their assistance in this promotion.

Free Vegas Show Tickets and Spa Treatments!
On Monday, August 16th only, KIDShow and The Giggle Guide^® will have a drawing for retailers to win free show tickets to any Harrah’s entertainment and $200 gift certificates for treatments at QUA Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace! Special thanks to Harrah’s hotels for these great prizes, which must be used the week of KIDShow!