Bellaziza - Pretty Precious. Exquisite Children's Accessories

Just a reminder to everyone to GO VOTE!  Today’s the day and this could quite possibly be the most important election of our lifetime.  Make your voice heard and get good information before casting your vote!  We have found www.factcheck.org to be a great non-partisan resource for the truth on both candidates. 

McCain or Obama?  It’s the most important thing you can do today so don’t wait!  Go be a part of your and your children’s future!  V-O-T-E!!!!!!!!

Only 10 days left until Halloween!  Just in time to ship, the cutest and most beautiful little costumes at Babystyle are HALF OFF!!

Only to sweeten the deal, they’re throwing in the shipping too!  Just enter code “BOO50″ at checkout for the 50% off and the free shipping on all costumes should come off automatically.  It covers ground service, so if you order today or tomorrow, you should get them in time for the 31st without a problem.

Their sizes cover from 0 up to 5T and they really are very well made.  The ladybug and the peacock are our faves, but there are SO many other great choices to choose from!  Maybe pick one up for next year too while you’re at it!

Little Violet Affleck has been pictured a few times recently in this adorable little Rainbow and Butterfly Joanna Hoodie by Juicy Couture!  As our sources tell us, it was purchased by her mommy  Jennifer Garner, at MilkShop.com.

It can be found HERE and sells as a set juicily including matching pants for $170.  Go ahead ladies, splurge!  After all, she’s worth it!!!

Photo Courtesy
Limelight Pictures.

Congratulations to Kellie F. of MN who is the winner of our SNUGGLY SWAG giveaway!  Somebunny’s going to be sooo cozy in their Snuggly this winter!!!

Please check back soon for more of the absolute best just for you, and of course more great SWAG ALERTS where you too can win!!! Good luck!!!

THIS JUST IN: The A-List loves Bla Bla Dolls!  MilkShop.com says that there is an absolute run on the Bla Bla Dolls as pictured here.  They aren’t exactly sure why, but thought they would let us know since sales are on fire right now for these little things.  All of the celebs (almost literally) are buying them either for their own children or as a gift.

Yes, they’re definitely cute, but it’s like there’s a run on the bank!  If the Bla Bla doll is something you’ve been eyeing, get your order in stat.  There aren’t many left!  They sell for $36.  Also keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming review of these little cuties and of course the SWAG ALERT to match!

Jennifer Garner was in Petit Tresor to look for nursery furniture but left with a few things for the new baby again in B-L-U-E!  It’s really looking like a baby brother’s on his way for their little sweetie Violet!

Jennifer purchased another Kensington Playmat in Chocolate from Plain Mary, this time with a blue monogrammed “A”, and also some matching Plain Mary “hunk” bibs, burp cloths and t-shirts.

Jen and Ben’s new baby’s entire layette is on order from Babycottons too, which is quickly becoming a favorite of celebrities in Hollywood because of it’s classic simplicity and because it is SO soft!  Stay tuned for our review of Babycottons coming up in a few weeks!

Photo courtesy of Retna, LTD.

Ryan Shawnhughes, Ethan Hawke’s girlfriend, visited Petit Tresor in West Hollywood last week and did a little shopping for the new baby!  She picked up a few blankets from My Blankee in all gender neutral colors, and an elegant Plain Mary Sideshow Changing Pad.

Subscribe to Bellaziza’s Favorite Things by email and be automatically entered to win all weekly SWAG ALERTS and MEMBERS ONLY SWAG!  This quarter, you can win your very own Phil&Teds Vibe with Doubles Kit valued at $800!!!  It’s really that simple!  Add your name to The List and we will give you the hook-up on all SWAG automatically!

We will of course have special promotions where you can gain extra entries for MEMBERS ONLY SWAG, but the main source of entries will be our subscriber list and all subscribers are automatically entered to win all SWAG ALERTS including our super exclusive MEMBERS ONLY SWAG ALERTs!  The first big drawing will take place on Tuesday, December 16th and one of you will roll away with a sparkling new Phil&Teds Vibe for two!

We are absolutely in love with Right Bank Babies’ new couture line, Cha Belle by Right Bank Babies .  Right Bank Babies had gotten it right from the beginning in our opinion, but with Cha Belle by Right Bank Babies they have absolutely outdone themselves.

With Cha Belle by Right Bank Babies it’s all about the subtle details. It’s the luxurious fabrics, the delicate ruffles, the lush gathers and the flawless lines of the garments’ design…a true heirloom collection for boys and girls.  It’s all of this that makes Cha Belle by Right Bank Babies exquisite, yet at the same time it’s so not overdone like many lines attempting to do the same. The simplicity almost catches you by surprise. It’s the movement of the fabrics and the draping of the garment that make Cha Belle by Right Bank Babies such a unique collection, comprised of ‘finishing touches’.

We saw the entire collection at a trade show, but were able to test out their Babydoll Top, Pinafore, Toile Pants and Princess Pants here at Chez Bellaziza. All were truly magnificent (of course!) and had that great mix and match quality in true Right Bank Babies style!

We love the Pinafore with a great little pair of jeans underneath and ballet slippers, as pictured. It’s a very sweet yet unexpected look, very quaint but a little edgy. The Babydoll Top has to be seen and felt to really be experienced. This top is the true essence of the collection with its’ fine choice of fabrics (linen and cotton voile) and its’ beautiful details such as the generous pleating and hemline, and the sweet little bow in the front.

The Toile Pants are so classic and have the most beautiful cut to them around the waist. They perfectly accent that cutie pie baby belly both with their rich design and the luscious double-faced satin bow that sits just under your little one’s button. (Too too too too CUTE, trust us !!) They also cuff at the bottom so they will probably fit through multiple seasons! The Princess Pants are simple and very vintage with their light linen and warm vintage pattern, the perfect pant for so many occasions or just everyday!

Their more casual-esque pieces range in price from just under $30 to around $100.  Their more dressy pieces will be covered in a later review, so keep your eyes out for that and prepare to be amazed!!!

The care of the pieces is really easy too.  We have found them to hold up through multiple washes without looking washed at all, and ironing is optional for most.  They are a great example of why paying a little more for your children’s clothes should mean more wearings and less work for mom:)!

Please check them out online at www.chabelleforrbb.com .  It really is a very new line and they are still working out the kinks for their new shop online system.  We asked if it would be ok for you, our fabulous readers, to download their line sheets and contact them directly to place orders.  CLICK HERE to download their catalog, and contact them at 323.936.7296 to place your order.  They really are the sweetest girls in the world over there, so expect a fantastic experience when calling!  Shop online is so overrated these days anyway, right:)?!?!

Jim Carey and Jenny McCarthy shopped Petit Tresor yesterday while out and about in West Hollywood.  The cutie couple picked up two super snuggly animal print blankets from My Blankee, and also spent some time looking through Petit Tresor’s fabulous selection of children’s books and toys.

We’re thinking that  Jim played with the toys while Jenny perused the kid-lit, but who knows?

Just a quick note to say thanks to everyone for the overwhelming response for the launch of our new Members Only Swag, and the Phil&Teds Vibe!  We have everyone’s entries, extra entries, and even some extra EXTRA entries for those of you who really do pay close attention…and bravo for that!

Just to recap, the big drawing will be held in a few months on December 16th.  We will have some surprise extra ways to gain more entries coming up soon, so keep those eyes peeled and make sure that you’re subscribed!!!  From here on out it’s Members Only, so keep an eye on your emails from us for special ways for subscribers only to gain extra entries.  Good luck to all!!!

This just in…Keanu Reeves and his new girlfirend indie-film fave Parker Posey visited Petit Tresor in West Hollywood this weekend.  They picked up two Kensington playmats from Plain Mary, but we’re guessing that they were for other peoples’ babies since their monogram order for the mats read different last names.  Could the two have B-A-B-Y on the brain though?

They spent about an hour looking at nursery items and picked up several winter layette items from super sweet baby line Babycottons.  Who knows?  Maybe in the future, but it seems that this is a pretty new relationship for Baby to be added yet.  Come on, they don’t even have a blended nickname yet!  Keanuker maybe?

Photos courtesy of David Gabber / PR Photos.

A big congratulations to Minnie Driver, who gave birth to baby boy Henry Story Driver on September 5th!  She had picked out her layette from Petit Tresor, and when sweet Henry was born at 9 lbs 12 oz., she quickly had to exchange quite a few items for larger sizes.  You know how those lovely boutique brands run small!

Little Henry will be feeling cozy in lots of Kissy Kissy as well as Baby CZ, which we will be reiewing in detail for you in a few weeks.  Stay tuned!

To win your very own Teach My Toddler system, visit www.Teach-My.com and email us with what you love most about this innovative product and why.  Email reviews@bellaziza.com with ”TEACH MY TODDLER SWAG” in the subject line.

All entries must be received by Monday, September 8th at midnight, PST.  You may enter once per email address per day.  Winner will be chosen on Monday via random.org.  Winner will be fetched using Prizey.net.  Good luck to all!

EXTRA ENTRIES are available for subscribing to our blog (click on ’subscribe’ tab at top right of page), blogging about us on your blog, AND/OR adding our button to your blog too!  Just email reviews@bellaziza.com letting us know what you did for your extras (or to request a button) and we’ll make sure to count them in!

We recently came across the best ever way to teach your little one all of the numbers, letters, colors and shapes!  It’s called Teach My Toddler and it really is fabulous.  Mom-inventor Christy Cook came up with the idea after being disappointed by the selection of products available to help her to teach her 18-month old son Finn.  We are so glad to have found Christy and her fantastic product and we know you will be too!

The system includes the case which is separated into four sections - Letters, Numbers, Shapes and Colors.  Each section is filled with flashcards, board books, posters and puzzles that relate to each.  Everything is made to be handled and will hold up to your toddler’s repeated use.

Our Favorite Thing about Teach My Toddler is the fact that it is so much fun!!!  Kids do love to learn, and it ’s a great way to bond with your child.  Take it as a special time with them for about 20 minutes a day (as suggested by Christy) and you will see just how excited they get, and how great you feel too, Super Mom!!!

The entire system retails for only $39.99 plus s/h and makes a wonderful gift.  Here at Chez Bellaziza, we particularly enjoy the puzzles and are happy to say that we now know all of our letters and colors!  It’s a fabulous educational tool, and one that will really bring you and your child closer together.  Please visit www.Teach-My.com for more info on the product, a video tour and how to order.

Halle Berry, sweet baby Nahla and daddy Gabriel Aubry visited Petit Tresor in Los Angeles on Saturday to purchase a copy of Joel Harper’s Fit Pack DVD, and skincare products by Belli which have become all the rage for moms dealing with pregnancy skincare issues including those pesky stretchmarks.  They also have a fantastic line of skincare products just for baby too!

Photo courtesy of Flynet.

We have been doing some behind the scenes work here at Bellaziza’s Favorite Things and wanted to make sure that none of you are left behind.  Please be sure to use the address www.BellazizasFavorites.com exclusively from this point on, disregarding www.bellaziza.com/blog ( which many of you may have set to your browser’s favorites or bookmarks).

We are doing lots of great techno-type things here to improve the functionality and usability of the site and promise to continue to deliver only the absolute best to you, our fabulous readers!  It’s only going to get better!!!

HINT: Be on the lookour for our new MEMBERS ONLY SWAG section where you can be automatically entered as a subscriber to win our MOST incredible Favorite Things ever, starting very soon with a Phil&Teds VIBE Double Inline Stroller…GASP!!!

Jennifer Garner is probably nearing the halfway mark with her pregnancy by our guess.  No clues yet from the Ben and Jen camp on whether a boy or a girl though… or are there?

Saturday she was spotted out at Petit Tresor in Brentwood, CA with a girlfriend.  Perhaps the Plain Mary playmat in chocolate brown with a light blue monogram is a good enough hint?

Photo courtesy of JustJared.com

To win your very own Bounce A Bye Baby Ball, Soothing Blanket Set, and Bosom Baby Pillow, visit the Luna Lullaby website and email us with which of their useful products is your favorite and why.  Email reviews@bellaziza.com with ”LUNA LULLABY SWAG” in the subject line.

All entries must be received by Monday, September 1st at midnight, PST.  You may enter once per email address per day.  Winner will be chosen on Monday via random.org.  Winner will be fetched using Prizey.net.  Good luck to all!

EXTRA ENTRIES are available for subscribing to our blog (click on ’subscribe’ tab at top right of page), blogging about us, AND/OR adding our button to your blog too!  Just email reviews@bellaziza.com letting us know what you did for your extras and we’ll make sure to count them in!

Boy oh boy, nobody tells you how to weed through all of the “essential” baby products out there like we do!  How many “Must Have” products are really that must have? It’s our mission and we are constantly out there looking for the best products so that you  A) get the best, B) live with less clutter, and C) not waste your time, space or money!

Luna Lullaby is a new Favorite of ours with three of their products - the ball, the blanket and the pillow.  ALL of them have multiple uses to carry you through pregnancy and well into the toddler years without having to buy loads more stuff to do what these three products do so well on their own.  Simply genius!!!

First is the Bounce-A-Bye-Baby Ball.  It’s the perfect birthing ball, pre and post-pregnancy excercise ball, and it also works incredibly as a soothing motion seat - bouncing little Junior into a trance-like state almost instantly!  It really is the perfect parenting companion!  It also comes with its own hand pump for easy inflation and a simple-to-assemble and transport stability stand.  It’s definitely something you don’t want to do without for so many reasons.  Any product that promises to help you through both labor and delivery and then a colicky baby too is definitely a must have!

Luna Lullaby’s Soothing Blankets are another fabulous part of their baby must-have trifecta!  They are made of super chic and breathable cotton muslin and are oversized which is a long-overdue change to receiving blankets for sure!  They are really very soft too and wash beautifully!  We love the fact that they come with a detailed instructional DVD too so that you too can learn to construct the Perfect Swaddle!  (How smart was that?!?!)  You can also use your Soothing Blankets as a sunshade for stroller rides, a lightweight and breathable nursing cover, a playmat, or a great accessory for an always popular game of peekaboo!

The third product that we just love is the Bosom Baby nursing pillow.  It not only functions as a nursing pillow, but again multitasks through pregnancy and beyond starting as a very comfortable maternity sleeping pillow, a great support pillow for baby’s tummy time, and a cozy pillow for your toddler to curl up to their favorite cartoons in.  It’s multi-functionality is really impressive and it’s something that your family will enjoy for now and for years to come.  It is also PERFECT for twins, which most other nursing pillows are not.  It has lots of room and is definitely wide enough to support two at once!

All three products are a dream for any expectant mother and something that would so make the perfect shower gift.  The Bounce A Bye Baby ball sells for $52.00, the Soothing Blankets come three to a set with the DVD for $42.00, and the Bosom Baby pillow sells at $58.00 with extra covers available at $34.00 each.  For more information check out www.LunaLullaby.com and tell them who sent you!

Robert Downey Jr and his wife, Susan Levin visited Petit Tresor in Brentwood, California this past Saturday. Robert has a son from a previous marriage, Indio who is fourteen.  He has been very open about having more children lately.  He also recently starred in Iron Man and Tropic Thunder.

He and Susan looked at several nursery items including cribs and changing tables. They left with pregnancy skincare products from Belli and several luxurious baby blankets from My Blankee.  Looks like a baby’s on the way to us!

Bellaziza’s Favorite Things actually began with Bellaziza’s exquisite line of hair accessories for babies and girls!  For this week’s SWAG ALERT, we thought it would be nice to SWAG one lucky reader with our ‘Baby’s Baker’s Dozen’ - 13 of our most popular barrettes packaged in a beautiful little organza gift bag.  It is valued at $110.00 and makes a perfect gift!

BONUS: We are also offering a discount for anyone purchasing barrettes online through Sunday at midnight too.  Enter code “BFT3+1″ to receive one FREE BARRETTE with the purchase of three.

To enter to win the Bellaziza Baby’s Baker’s Dozen, visit www.Bellaziza.com and email us with which style is your absolute favorite and why.  Email reviews@bellaziza.com with ”BELLAZIZA SWAG” in the subject line.

All entries must be received by Monday, August 25th, midnight, PST.  You may enter once per email address per day.  Winner will be chosen on Tuesday via random.org.  Winner will be fetched using Prizey.net.  Good luck to all!

Vanessa Trump (Donald Jr.’s wife) was spotted at Petit Tresor over the weekend buying all things BLUE!  The couple along with their sweet daughter Kai Madison (15 months) are expecting Baby #2 early next year, and our sources say it’s a boy!!!

Vanessa purchased items from the trendy LA boutique including some baby essentials, “hunk” bibs, burpcloths and shirts from Plain Mary, and a Lyndsey diaper bag from our favorite, Mia Bossi.

Photo by INF

To win your very own Phil&Teds MeToo, visit the RegalLager website and email us with which of their many products is your favorite and why.  Email reviews@bellaziza.com with ”SWAG METOO” in the subject line.

All entries must be received by Sunday, August 17th, midnight, PST.  You may enter once per email address per day.  Winner will be chosen on Monday via random.org.  Winner will be fetched using Prizey.net.  Good luck to all!

We are excited to announce that over the next few weeks we will be featuring some fabulous stories on Petit Tresor - the hottest baby boutique in the country right now that ALL of the stars shop at out in LA!  We have insider information on who’s been shopping at the store and exactly what they are buying.  It’s all about the hottest new products that those in-the-know just can’t live without!

Be on the lookout for these exciting tidbits as well as all of the details of our recent interview with owner Nina Takesh!  We will also be reviewing many of their most luxuious products and of course doing some fabulous SWAG ALERTs too!  You will definitely not want to miss anything!!!

To win your very own Slurp & Burp, visit their website and email us with which fabric choice is your favorite.  Email reviews@bellaziza.com with ”SLURP SWAG” in the subject line.

All entries must be received by Sunday, August 10th, midnight, PST.  You may enter once per email address per day.  Winner will be chosen on Monday via random.org.  Winner will be fetched using Prizey.net.  Good luck to all!

These little robot cupcakes are just adorable and we wanted to pass them on the moment that we found them.  Thanks Naomi!

Robots are a great birthday party theme, and one that will let your creativity soar!  

How cool would you and your kid be when his or her class saw these cupcakes stroll in for the classroom party too!?!?

To win your own Custom Made For Kids Book, visit the Custom Made For Kids website and take the Virtual Tour.  Email reviews@bellaziza.com with ”CUSTOM MADE SWAG” in the subject line and tell us in your email what your favorite part of your personal tour was and why.  

All entries must be received by Sunday, August 3rd, midnight, PST.  You may enter once per email address per day.  Winner will be chosen on Monday via random.org.  Winner will be fetched using Prizey.net.  Good luck to all!

Have you ever been in a bind for a great gift but weren’t exactly sure what to get?  With kids you can just do an age-appropriate toy and call it a day if you need to, but we think that a Custom Made For Kids Book is your best bet.  It’s very unique and appropriate for kids from birth to age 8.  You can purchase a gift certificate for one and then they (or mom and dad) get to have the super fun experience of creating their own!  It will then be printed and sent in the mail which is even more fun - doesn’t everyone just love getting a special package?  It’s also a great answer to a gift for those kids who seem to have everything, without breaking your bank at only $32.95 at www.custommadeforkids.com.  

Books are always a perfect gift.  This book beats all though, truly capturing your child’s memories and personality all in one beautifully illustrated package.  We were also impressed by the creativity of the illustrations, the quality of the paper and it’s durability.  Being that they are made to preserve these memories of childhood, we loved the fact that they were so well-constructed and thoughtfully meant to last throughout the years.

Sarah and Sarah, owners of Custom Made For Kids have created a very unique product, and one that will help capture the memories of childhood for your family.  Until August 31, they are offering 20% off of your own order with code adventures20 too!  Take this opportunity to check out their website and order one for your family.  We really do love ours!

How many kids love going to the produce section of the grocery store?  Lots, right?  It’s a great place for them to express their knowledge and feel good about what they know, building their confidence and lots of other great things.  We always have fun there.  ”Mommy, Apples!  Plums!  Peachey!  Berries!…”  

Inspired by my friend Andrea’s fantastic idea on her blog to go and visit some local farms to pick our own produce, I have been looking into it now for the past few weeks.  I found a great resource online - pickyourown.org - where you can connect with local farmers in your area and see what’s available and when they are ripe for the picking.  Some of them even have petting zoos!  

It’s a great family activity and a wonderful way to teach your little ones exactly where their favorite juicy treats come from.  The other plus is that you will never find fresher fruits and veggies than the ones you pick yourself and it will cost less than what you find at your local market.  So have fun picking your own!