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ENK Children's Club: Established Lines Present for Fall 2009 - Part III
Four Peas Unique kids' bags that look good ("real good") Designer: Casey Baca Wholesale: $7 - $22.50 Sizes: Toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14, Preteen, Boys 4 - 7, Boys 8 - 20 Standouts: The Lime Dot Supply Bag; The Funky Monkey School Backpack; the Gray Biker and Fairy Duffle Bags which are new this season.
FYI: Ms. Baca, a former school teacher and mother of four, launched the line when she could not find the "perfect bag" for her kids. She began with a line of eight toddler sized backpacks and the collection has been growing ever since. Tel: 630-789-1155 E-mail: caseybaca@ fourpeasonline.com
BabyLegs The original arm and leg warmers Designer: Nicole Donnelly Wholesale: $6 - $7.50 Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14, PreTeen, Boys 8 - 20 Standouts: The lightweight mesh legwarmers in 6 different adorable designs (daisy, sailboats, ring toss, carnival, jubilee, flutter) from the BabyLegs Cool! line.
FYI: The BabyLegs Cool! line is new this season and offers affordable UV Protection. All BabyLegs products meet the requirements set forth by the CPSIA and on their website, they have set up a page of questions and answers about the new regulations. The company has received much press and their products have been featured in such high profile magazines as 'Where', 'Parenting' and 'Pregnancy & Newborn', among others, Tel: 206-734-4000 E-mail: info@babylegs.com
Pretty Please Designs Classic yet trendy headbands and 'tushi' covers Designer: Lisa Franklin Wholesale: $6.50 - $7.50 Sizes: Infant, Layette Standouts: The stretch microfiber die dyed, embellished, or ruffle trimmed Tushi covers; the tie dyed or crystal embellished headbands.
FYI: The Tushi covers are like a traditional diaper cover but extremely soft and made so they don't roll up…it's all about comfort, says Ms. Franklin. They can also be used as a cover for baby's diaper, while crawling around and playing outside, and work as an underwear cover for little girls. Tel: 561 239 0646 E-mail: lisa@prettypleasedesigns.com
Reese Li Baby Uniquely patterned laminated canvas diaper bags Designer: Reese Li Wholesale: $11 - $75 Ages: Infant to adult Standouts: The Black Genie and Botanical Leaf printed Lexington Tote (which are best sellers); the Paint by Numbers flower print; the Blue Capsule Print; the new this is the Fairfax Changing Clutch which includes a Wipes case, changing pad, and features the 'Brag' Flap which allows mom to show pictures of her baby.
FYI: Reese Li is a former Army veteran who went to business school and had imagined herself working on Wall Street but after she gave birth to her first child, she was frustrated that she was unable to find the "perfect diaper bag". After the birth of her second child, she sat down and designed her first bag and thus, launched her eponymous line which now includes a variety of practical and great looking bags all of which are available in a choice of 30 hip, eye catching, graphic patterns. Tel: 703-313-8898 email: info@reesli.com
Fingerprints Designer: Susan Skeels Wholesale: $14 - $32 Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14. boys 4 - 7, boys 8 - 20 Standouts: The colorful tie dyed sweaters, pants, hats, and robes.
FYI: Ms. Skeels, known for her white and natural colored knitwear, admitted she added the group in colorful tie dye right before the Children's Club because it looked so happy! Tel: 845-268-3527 E-mail: fgrpts@aol.com www.jamesgirone.com/fingerprints
Fernella's Jools Designer accessories; 'kidstuff' Designer: Shelley Goodman Wholesale: $12 - $26 Standouts: The eye catching, colorful, graphic, customized pillows which are available in a variety of sizes and shapes and can be emblazoned with words like 'Camp', Friend', peace signs, hearts, or with anyone's name; the 'autograph' pillows which are perfect for camp.
FYI: While Ms. Goodman has been in business since the 80's, this is her first Children's Club in 7 years; her middle name is Fern, and she always loved jewelry, hence the name, Fernella's Jools. Tel: 917-749-5906 E-mail: info@fernellasjools.com
One Love Kids Children's clothing, pillows, tote bags Designers: Nancy Malinger; Rebecca Wassermann Wholesale: $19 Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14 Standouts: The optimistic, upbeat fleece pillows and lightweight denim tote bags (new this season) that are emblazoned with slogans like 'Happy', 'Peace', and 'Love'.
FYI: The pillows (which make great gifts and great for camp) are available in 4 sizes, and come in two different shapes; they can customize to order. Tel: 561-756-4657 E-mail: Rebecca@onelovekids.com
Originally published April 30, 2009
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