MARILYN
KIRSCHNER'S FAVORITE THINGS - Part
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In
addition to Bibi
& Mimi's
legwarmers
keeping infants' legs warm and protected against rug
burns and splinters, add another layer of pattern to
tweens' outfits with hearts, peace symbols and big dots -
there's even a stripe with glitter. TB
Newcomer Toe
Blooms'
flower accessories for 'precious little toes' (sized for
0 - 12 months). And Toe Buds by Toe Blooms' baseball
themed accessory for baby boys.
Made in Utah, Little
Things Mean A Lot's
silk
Dupioni romper for boys' special occasions.
A
Little Splash
is
all about water wear and beachwear with an extensive
selection of irrisistible complementary thongs and
sandals.
See
Kai Run's
new graphic patterned Organic Sock Collection, which
coordinates with their shoes, sized for boys and girls,
0-6 years.
Jannuzzi's
lace print pant. More Spring/Summer
2012 Trends on
the Runways and at the
Shows.
Andrea's
Beau tailored
drape satin bow hair
bands.
More Spring/Summer
2012 Trends on
the Runways and at the Shows.
Appaman
is serious about head-to-dressing. For Spring 2012,
they're offering girls' and boys' accessories in several
colors that coordinate to their ever-growing sportswear
line. (T.B.)
Unisex Pilot sunglasses (2-pack, $16 wholesale)
Girls' Bucket hat in comfortable sweatshirt fabric
(2-pack, $30)
Comfy, well cushioned Flip Flops (3-pack, $21).
Le
Pink's
hot pink
dress.
More Spring/Summer
2012 Trends on
the Runways and at the
Shows.
The
Baby Bunch's
brand new keepsake boxes: Nesting Dolls trio holds a
bib, a bodysuit, and a nightdress (sized 0-6, 6-12)
Skidders'
smart, practical and good looking kids' products:
such as their Crystal Grip Shoes which boast Crystal
grip bottoms and are available in 10 solids colors for
boys and girls ($8.50 wholesale); and their Gripper Knee
Pads (4 boys' styles, 4 girls' styles, $4.50 wholesale),
which help protect kids' knees and build confidence.
Llum's
cotton jersey graphic bold dress. More Spring/Summer
2012 Trends on
the Runways and at the
Shows.
Jefferies
Socks'
brand
new Fun Sockz, a colorful and of course, fun collection
of socks, sized XS-L, packaged with 12 assorted themed
shaped bands (alphabet, music, dinosaur, sea life, faith,
and fairy tale are themes to look
for).
Sunglasses with
attitude!
Sons
+ Daughters'
Jackie O inspired
sunglasses.
More
glitz from Ragg
Shoes:
the flat gladiator sandals with oversized jeweled center
(ages 4 - 9).
Andrea's
Beau's
colorful Japanese kimono print
headbands.
Zutano's
overblown
houndstooth pieces are a
joy forever.
Bobux's
line of Spring/Summer 2012 shoes is stronger than ever,
as evidenced by their wide selection of styles for two of
their ranges: 'Step-Up' for first walkers (sized 18-22,
$24 wholesale), and 'I-Walk' for confident walkers (sized
20-28, $28 wholesale).
Ahoy
Matey I-Walk Dress Shoe
Twinkle
Toes Step-Up Dress Shoe
Myself
Belts'
(the
velcro belts kids can fasten themselves) brand new fire
truck and big dot belts, newly sized to go up to 12.
Danzo's brand
new compact and classic canvas and oiled Italian
leather duffel bag with detachable shoulder strap and all
the 'bells and whistles' the Danzo bags are known
for (available in natural or navy, $185 wholesale, the
canvas is treated which makes it easier to keep
clean).
Jannuzzi's
brand new sports-themed gift packaged trio of burp
cloths, $15.50-$16 wholesale.
Rileyroos'
beyond adorable Chessie fisherman sandal crib shoe (0-3
mos.), and Allyson, the flower adorned strappy sandal
(3-24 mos.); the graphic, sporty, athletic nubuck and
mesh Patrick (sized from 3-24 mos.); all $34
wholesale.
No
Slippy Hair Clippy's
new and fabulous assortment of no slip clips,
including 'Brynn', the polkadot top stitched with
double bow on velvet ($2.75 wholesale); 'Charlie', the
2-in. bohemian flower with beaded center, ($3.50
wholesale); and 'Raven' the adorable baby birds on velvet
($3.50 wholesale and definitely NOT for the
birds!).
Bibi
& Mimi's
new Lolli Socks, printed socks (frogs, sneakers, Mary
Janes, etc.) gift packaged to resemble lollipops, sized
0-12 months, $3 wholesale.
TicTacToe's
new glow-in-the-dark Rock Diva socks for little girls;
the new Sports Universe glow-in-the-dark socks for
boys.
Fingerprints'
pale mint green cable stitched hooded cardigan; the white
cotton roll back pullover with monogram, sized 3m -
14.
Pea
Soup's
2-piece
football helmet sets (with or without organza packaging),
sized 0-18 months, $19 wholesale; the New York City satin
snap clips, $3.75 wholesale.
The
Frye Company's
Small Frye infant (0-3) sized versions of their
quintessentially iconic biker boots, available in the
original distressed brown leather, as well as pastel blue
and pink
suede.
Confetti
& Friends'
neon
colored feathered hair clips, earrings, and headbands
with hanging feathers (it's a 'feather' in their
cap!).
Jamie
Rae Hats
is
'thinking' couture with their J.R. Couture Flowers (a
line of alluringly bright and bold hued metallic and
sequined flowers and flower adorned headbands, both soft
and hard, $11-$14 wholesale, in sizes that range from
infant and babies to one size fits
all.
Jannuzzi's
brand new, witty, and tres chic lace printed ensembles:
the tee and pants, $27-$29 wholesale, sizes 6m-6x;
the ruffled bloomers and tank, sized 6m- 24m,
$27-$29
wholesale.
Pazitos'
mod inspired square toe metallic shoes with square
buckles; the shiny 'patent' square toed driving moccasins
in assorted and yummy colors (for ages 5-13).
Giddy
Giddy's
positively 'giddy' brand new multi-colored felt
(handcrafted cotton) pouches (cotton candy, octopus,
tiger, etc., $16 wholesale), and their equally adorable
hair clip holders (hero anyone?), $15 wholesale.
Bear
Feet's
new Big Girl Beary Janes (a ballet shoe with a strap and
snap over the inset, in addition to protective
rubber pads on the sole to prevent
damage), available in red, pink, silver, gold; $24
wholesale.
Newcomer Hippo
Works'
environmentally correct T's and one-pieces, sized for
infants through age 12, $13 wholesale, featuring the
whimsical, original artwork of founder and
cartoonist Denis Thomopoulos. (A cool feature is
that you can scan the back of each piece with any
smart phone, and learn about animal causes, nature,
and how to protect the earth. Talk about saving the
planet, one T-shirt at a time!)
Pink
Pewter's
utterly feminine, chic, and sophisticated floral and bow
adorned headbands, ranging in price from $6-$12
wholesale.
Vinca's
new
studs (bunny rabbit and stars) $4.75 wholesale, and their
neon animal rings, $2.75 wholesale.
Ralph
Lauren Layette
Sag Harbor oxford striped high tops $16 wholesale; Gilles
Ez top stitched loafer in assorted pastel shades, $20
wholesale, (sized for newborn-1 year). Visit
lynnmeyerinc.com.
Room
Seven's
whimsical and colorful (what else would you expect from
this offshoot of Oilily?)
travel themed and patchworked trolley bags, suitcases,
diaper and Nintendo bags for little boys and girls ($119
- $129 wholesale).
See
Kai Run's
matching styles for boys and girls (trainers, decorated
Mary Janes) that run through all three lines: Smaller
(newborn-24 months), See Kai Run (6 months-3 years), and
Kai (2-6 years).
The
mod
inspired big floppy flower hair clips and headbands from
Andrea's
Beau.
Just
when you thought they couldn't get glitzier at
Ragg
Shoes:
The heart themed multi glitter sandals and MaryJanes with
sequins (2-8 years); the new beach sets (nylon bag with a
glittery thong inside, for 4-9 year-olds).
Y-3:
A genius collaboration between the iconic athletic
company, Adidas, and the revered, influental and
avante-garde designs of Yohji Yamamoto,
recently downsized for the young set. The new
all leather Honja high top sneaker in gold and black
(for ages 8-12); the graphic Sprint trainer sized for
newborns-9 months. Visit enekony.com.
Aigle's
new take on a classic: the brand new natural rubber boots
with exclusive Liberty of London designs (a forest print
complete with deers, and a Nordic pattern) sized for 9
months-10 years. Visit enekony.com.
Magnificent
Baby's
100% cotton new reversibles (a cardigan, hat, and bib)
which are solid on one side, a print (circus, happy
birds, apples, stars) on the other; the brand new polos
and polo dresses with a diaper attached.
Dommi
& Julie's
moddish oversized felt flower hairbands with mink
centers; handmade jewel like gold plated medallion
headbands and hair clips.
Ragg
Shoes'
Tilly, the silver
sequined thong with pink flowers.
7
A.M. Enfant's new
super versatile elongated Polochon Bag with outside
pockets.
Top
Trenz's new tie
dyed pillows stuffed with beads; and the new tie dyed
school binders.
From Stella
Cove: The java
print maillot; and, the anchor printed swim dress. Visit
threadshowroom.com.
From Hanssop:
the boys' blue tiny checked and striped boxer shorts; the
boys' blue toile print one-piece. Visit lolligo.com.
Pazitos'
Navajo inspired
sandals decorated with fringe, feathers and
beads.
Baby
Deer's
(newborn - 5 years)
sequined espadrilles.
Lemon
Loves Lime's
charming scoop neck T-shirts with contrast crochet trim
on the sleeves in assorted sea themed appliqués
(fish, seahorse, sea turtle, octopus, crabs,
flamingo).
Jefferies
Socks'
crochet newbown boys'
athletic sneakers.
Milla
Reese's
cupcake with bling ribbon hair clip.
Baby
Deer's
(newborn - 5 years)
clear rubber thongs with flowers.
From Andrea's
Beau: the
elaborate flower girl basket, ring bearer pillow, white
petal organza and velvet headband, and matching gloves
(not shown).
7
A.M. Enfant's
brand new extra large
and extra light Roma bag with changing pad and multi
pockets.
Little
Things Mean a Lot's
silk dupioni Christening gown with rosettes and full
tufted skirt.
Tickle
Toes' embossed
paisley boy (blue) and girl (pink) gift sets of luxurious
hooded towels, bibs and burp
cloths.
Baby
Deer's boys'
classic cotton canvas
loafers.
Zutano's
Beluga (whale) printed tee and shorts for
baby.
Liliella's
ultra feminine charm bracelets and charm necklaces (with
hearts, birds, ballerinas, owls, etc.) available in
either 18K gold, or rhodium; Lolligo
Showroom.
Thingamajiggies
4 Kids' bright
cheetah two-piece pajama.
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Family
Ties Collection's
oh so cozy belted wrap robes in soft chenille trimmed
with plush shag collars (available
2T-adult).
Who doesn't need a
pair of alligator socks from Ewers?
From The
Blueberry Hill:
The Ben Mohawk Hat in gray, 6-10 months; and the Jake tan
linen fedora.
Sparkle
by Design's
clever trompe l'oeil pieces (the white long sleeved top
with black beaded faux collar, placket, and two
pockets.
Pea
Soup Acccessories'
neon colored stretch
hair bands with nailhead designs; the larger sized gray,
pink, white suede bows with rhinestuds.
The New Yorker Baby
Collection from Silly
Souls: an
inspired baby and kids collection consisting of
bodysuits, beanies, bibs, booties, melamine dishes and
t-shirts, each with a kid-themed cartoon from The New
Yorker.
M&M
Headwear's beaded
bows headbands; the new velour baby hats adorned with
flowers, bows, sequins, beads which come gift ready in
clear see thru hat boxes.
Kids
Kapers'
gold metallic
iridescent hair bows.
Jannuzzi's
minky bucket hats with snap-off flowers.
Top
Trenz/Undee Bandz
new tie dyed plush blankets; and their clever Design Ur
Watch (you can pick whatever face, color, bracelet,
etc.).
Finn
+ Emma's Scooter
print bodysuit and reversible hooded
jacket;
the wooden girls' and
boys' play gyms (with detachable toys).
Apple
Park's brand new
critter (monkey, lamb, bear, bunny, duck) backpacks (each
animal has its own favorite food).
Lemon
Loves Lime's sea
themed colorful crochet beaded mermaid necklace; and the
mermaid shoes (with beautiful coral printed lining).
Andrea's
Beau's colorful
Japanese ribbon kimono print headbands, bows, pinch
clips.
L'Amour's
flowery neon rubber thongs.
White
Rabbit England's
unabashedly retro
Staffordshire porcelain nightlights (in shapes such as
toadstools, mushrooms, dog, owls, rabbits), which are
hand painted in natural
colors.
Nowali's
newly colored striped
moccasins/socks.
Pazitos'
rhinestone
medallion fashion sandals.
Picaroz's
edgy buckled infant
sandal.
Tic
Tac Toe's heart
and peace sign patterned Glow in the Dark
tights.
Ragg
is more glitz, more sparkle, more color with their Flora
sandals and the Caylee gladiator with multi colored suede
flower
appliqués.
Milla
Reese's
practically lifelike Rapunzel hair clip made of
ribbon.
I almost never met a
chic, practical, humongous, white 'patent' bag that I
didn't like, I was immediately drawn to the selection at
Cyrus
Company Bambino.
The 7
A.M. Enfant new
Lightweight Baby Shield in neon orange.
Morfs'
colorful,
eye-catching, whimsical, and artistic 'When I Grow Up'
tees with contrast striped
sleeves.
I have a special
fondness for my Chanel black cap toe shoes (flats and
heels). So naturally, I couldn't resist the positively
adorable mini versions at Old
Soles (above)
and Designer's
Touch.
Dolly
& Dimples'
Will and
Kate-inspired 'The Royal Wedding' gift set in its
Buckingham Palace box.
Jefferies'
totally irresistible
teeny tiny crochet infant sandals.
Danzo's
canvas and Italian
leather carryalls caught my eye.
Planet
Sea's
swim dress and a
two-piece swimsuit both in red with the white logo, 'Keep
Calm and Swim On' stamped in front.
Confetti
& Friends'
soda pop top bracelets.
Newcomer
Petites
Frites'
adorable retro Crayola Crayons-inspired gift packaged
bibs.
Originally
published September 5, 2011
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