The Never Shopped Out Kids Corner is written by our very own industry insider Kat, fashion and shopping addict, mother of a gorgeous little girl AND the proprietor of the always fabulous Frock You. When Kat’s not planning world domination with Frock You where she sees the all the latest trends in fabulous kids clothing (and some yummy items for us older fashion addicts), she’s scouring the web for the coolest, unique and bargain priced kids, babies and mum to be clothing and accessories which she’s now sharing with us on Never Shopped Out! If you've got a kids or mum- to-be shopping related question you'd like her to answer, just send it in. If you've got a product you'd like her to know about, or some samples to send herway for review, justcontact us for more info.
Style-conscious Mums the world over both rejoice and despair at the thought of shopping for their precious little tots. Imagine my shock when I discovered that the “Kids Licenced” section of Target was not actually a play-area that served the odd martini, but instead a congested nightmare of Disney branding. On the other hand, labels…read the article
I can never pass up a frock with monkeys on it. In real life, they’re highly amusing, very clever, and a bit smelly, but on a fabric they are just too cute! So, naturally, when I discovered Possum & Sweetpea through Facebook and saw a pretty little handmade summer frock covered in grinning monkeys, I…read the article
There’s a bit of a debate amongst parents regarding little girls and makeup. I don’t mind my little one playing around with my makeup (except the time she squished my fave Chanel lippy. Oh.eM.Gee!!!) because I can vividly recall arguing with my mother to let me wear red nail polish to kindy, and getting that…read the article
Those folks across the ditch are quietly creating some of the most covetable baby products around. There are so many gorgeous bits & pieces popping up from the land of the long white cloud, and it’s not all merino. I’ve just been introduced to BabyBaby‘s range of feeding pillows, which are not only hugely practical, but also…read the article
Kid’s parties are SO much fun, and there are a plethora of products out there to help make your little one’s big day as magical (and as perfectly accessorised) as possible. At the forefront is the much -admired label Paper Eskimo, who have just launched their online store. Yep, the entire collection available in one place! Of…read the article
To market, to market, to buy something cute…home again, home again – because you got the dates wrong! Market Angel is a new site that lists every children’s market around the country, searchable by state, and you can also sign up to receive weekly email notifications of markets in your area. Handy, no? It’s not just for…read the article
There’s a new kid on the eco-friendly block – Avidiva, an online store created with love and stocking all things organic, from clothes and accessories to feeding, skincare, decor and gifts. The range is impressive, as is owner Cassie’s dedication to providing gentle, sweatshop-free products that she’s happy to use on her own little people!…read the article
It’s a small miracle in our house when dinnertime is completed with no tears, tantrums or wheeling and dealing (“5 more mouthfuls and you can have dessert…3?…Pleeeeeeeease…?” However, very occasionally (usually on spag bol night), I get presented with a clean plate and food-smeared grin. It’s nights like these that I almost can’t express my…read the article
There are some things in life you can’t avoid. Death, taxes, and Disney are the first that spring to mind. Someone warned me when my daughter was born that we wouldn’t be able to withstand the inevitable branded onslaught, and despite my very best efforts a few things have slipped though my radar. A Tinkerbell costume,…read the article
There’s nothing better than a one-off, custom designed piece is there? Oh wait, yes there is – one where the funds from your purchase go towards a very worthy cause. That’s feelgood fashion, people! Luxury baby brand Marquise has collaborated with 35 celebs and designers to create gorgeous, unique white baby singlets, which are all being…read the article
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