Bellaziza - Pretty Precious. Exquisite Children's Accessories

We just want to take a moment to say HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY TylerandTallulah.com!!!  Tyler and Tallulah is one of our newest sponsors and also a big part of our fabulous 2008 Holiday Gift Guide!  Check out their absolutely exquisite collection of the finest (and we DO mean THE FINEST) European girls clothing including exclusive designers such as Oilily, Jottum, Catamini, Charabia, Mim Pi, Floriane, Deux Par Deux and SO SO SO many more and ALL AT 30% OFF!!!

As a special treat, they are hosting a drawing for a $300 GIFT CERTIFICATE!!!  CLICK HERE to enter.  Also, just for entering you will get a $10 gift certificate!  Now how great is that?!?!

And then there is even MORE!  LittleLunaBlue.com and BritchinPost.com are also wishing TylerandTallulah.com a happy first birthday by giving YOU 30% off of their fabulous selections too!  We’re in discount overload here and highly suggest all of you checking out these incredible deals!!!  These boutiques all carry the best of the best and we’re bo happy to bring it all to you!

Without further ado, we would like to present to you, our FABULOUS readers our Definitive 2008 Holiday Gift Guide!  Please check it out and stay tuned over the next 6 weeks for some of our best HOLIDAY SWAG ALERTS ever as well as many EXCLUSIVE discounts, tips and tricks!!!  Please make sure to sign our guest book, too, at the bottom of the page, and tell us what you think!

Happy Holidays from your Favorite Elves!!!

This week we’re swagging one lucky reader with a full set of Hatley’s new Snow Gear - the jacket, snow pants and matching boots in your choice of Prancing Horses for girls or Bear Country for boys!  Hatley is so great aren’t they?!?!

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Tis’ the season to bring out the cold weather gear!  Weather or not it’s rain or snow, our favorite folks at Hatley sure have you covered this season.  Their patterns are only getting cuter and their quality is as always superb.

Starting out, a great choice for fall is their raincoat and matching boots!  Hatley’s Raincoats aren’t your average stiff, straight-cut raincoats, but are instead quite comfortable and stylishly cut to look and feel great even on the gloomiest of days.  The raincoats are lined in cozy and absorbent terry cloth and have a generous hood.  They are sized in a way that your little puddle stomper will have some room to grow too! Also, there are over 12 styles to choose from for both boys and girls!

The matching Rain Boots are just darling and a true classic, little pull-on handles and all!  They are lined in cotton jersey so even they have that extra little bit of cozy that we just love Hatley for!  The sizing runs pretty accurately on these boots, but with a thick pair of socks you might want to run the next size up just for kicks.

Hatley also has a new line of snow gear!  It is truly spectacular and the ultimate in cold weather apparel for any little kid this winter.  Hatley is a Canadian company too and we trust them to know how to handle that cold weather!  The Snow Jacket is flawless with lots of puff and an extra dash of cozy.  The faux fur trimmed hood is just too cute with your little pumpkin’s face peering out of its fuzziness too!  “Looks like a lioney mommy, Roaarrrrr!” was Little Bellaziza’s reaction.  Too cute, right?  We of course think so!

The Snow Pants have a great fit to them and both the Snow Pants and the Snow Jacket leave you without that usual feeling of not being able to move around well.  No more “I can’t move my arms!”  Little Randy from A Christmas Story should have had Hatley Snow Gear.  We particularly liked the way the straps at the top of the Snow Pants adjusted.  They scooch up just like any pair of snow pants, but they have comfortable elastic belting for straps, and the adjustment range is generous making it quite possible to get two winters out of them, or at least get Junior through a huge growth spurt with no issues.

Hatley’s matching Snow Boots are really the icing on the cake.  The Snow Jacket and Snow Pants are definitely cute enough, but with the matching boots it’s a real showstopper!  These boots aren’t a joke either!  They incorporate an easily removable and washable super insulative thermal liner to keep those little toes toasty and have a cinch cord at the top to keep the snow out.  The Velcro fitting at ankle provides both comfort and a secure fit, and they are made of 100% polyester upper with polyurethane coating for water resistance and a double rubber sole.  Yes, Hatley’s a Canadian company…did we mention?  Brrrr!!!

We absolutely adore the entire snow collection, which comes in Prancing Horses for girls and Bear Country for boys, but the boots would have to be our Favorite.  One note with them though is to definitely buy the next size up from what your little one would usually wear.  The thick thermal lining may not give much room for socks if not.  Boots should be worn a little large anyway to promote ample circulation to the toes and prevent a chill to the feet.  Just one size up.  You’ll thank us for that!

The Raincoat ($40), Rain Boots ($34), Snow Jacket ($96), Snow Pants ($64) and Snow Boots ($58) are all truly exceptional and definitely a fabulous choice for your little one this season.  They come in sizes to fit from age 2 to 7 and do check out Hatley’s Baby Snow Gear too!  It’s so cute!!!

Visit www.HatleyNature.com for more information.

At long last we’ve finally found exactly where you too can find THE most perfect pair of little gold mary janes that we have ever laid eyes on. That sweet little Suri Cruise has been spotted in them about a gazillion times.

Every time we see a photo of her, it’s those fabulous little shoes that we’re dreaming of!  This one really took some research and apparently it’s nothing but the absolute best for this pint-sized fashion icon. The shoes are called “Galgrain” and they are from Bonpoint, one of the very finest children’s fashion houses in Paris.  The shoes come in a variety of sizes from infant through toddler and then girls. They retail for between $220 and $270 depending on size, and ooh la la are they ever la crème de la crème.

Go to www.Bonpoint.com for store information.  They are pretty exclusive and do not sell online.  Try calling one of their boutiques in New York, Boston, Palm Beach or Beverly Hills.  Special thanks to Nastja of http://suricruisefashion.blogspot.com for all of her help:)!

MARK YOUR CALENDERS!

LEMON LOVES LIME TRUNK SHOW & SALE AT BEBE GRAND

Come be the first to view the entire Lemon Loves Lime FALL/WINTER 2007 & SPRING/SUMMER 2008!

WHERE: Bebe Grand - 2013 Abrams Rd, Dallas, TX 75214 - 214.887.9224 MAP

WHEN: September 14 - 24

How many mothers out there have little girls that you simply adore dressing in the MOST exquisite, fantastic and extraordinary little outfits available??? Okay, I know that I am not the only one. I have my favorites and I will admit, they are almost always French. Ooh la la!!! Well Lemon Loves Lime is bringing me back to this side of the pond and I am LOVING it! Their designs are incredibly unique and there is absolute poetry in every piece! Just read the ‘About Us’ page on lemonloveslime.com and you will understand what I mean. Each piece comes from complete inspiration and it’s so evident in the adorable design and unmistakable quality. They are above and beyond and you really just have to see it in person to truly appreciate it. I give you my word, it is not to be missed. See photos below while I catch my breath…

The handmade sweaters are from their new Spring 2008 collection and they are true heirlooms! If you call or email the company and ask very nicely I am sure that you can place early orders before they even hit the stores! They are sure to sell out so I would go this route. The Patch Pocket Pants, Crochet Scallop Tees and GORGEOUS line of silk twirly skirts are just to die for, and the fall/winter 2007 collection is super cute too! I know that it is hard to see the real detail of this line in the photos, but be creative and imagine decorating your daughter instead of dressing her! Cute as a cupcake!

We especially love the Peasant Dress and the Peter Pan Collar Cardigan from the Fall/Winter 2007 collection! Everything is lovingly hand-dyed, giving each piece a rich look that is truly unique. The fabrics and trims used are the finest out there and the quality of the construction really is art! Please email info@lemonloveslime.com for more info, or check them out on the web at www.lemonloveslime.com

Wee Squeak fun shoes for kids! I think that we have encountered the absolute cutest children’s shoes EVER! Wee Squeak carries a precious line of children’s shoes ranging from sizes 3 to 8 that SQUEAK when your child walks. There are a few things that are really great about that… 1.) It is SO cute to have your little sweetie toddling around and squeaking everywhere he or she goes! 2.) It makes it super easy to know where they are going anytime that they are wearing them. 3.) It actually encourages them to practice walking around going from heel to toe. The squeakers also come out easily if you happen to be in a ‘no squeak zone’, and they are super comfortable for those little feet. We LOVE our Wee Squeaks!!! Check them out atwww.weesqueak.com.