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Shirts That Go


082614_CRTPost_ShirtsThatGo_05Vehicle & transportation inspired t-shirts for kids and toddlers.

Bold. Graphic. Realistic. Shirts That Go are designed for kids in motion! A huge hit with toddler boys who love anything transportation or construction related, Shirts That Go can also inspire little girls who have a need for speed!

From the airport to the highway, the construction site to the farm, the railway and even into space – Shirts That Go has ’em. Recent additions are military vehicles and a line of emergency / fire & rescue vehicles, too.

082614_CRTPost_ShirtsThatGo_03Made in the USA. Shirts That Go come in short or long sleeves (from American Apparel) and are made from soft, comfortable cotton. Owner Nick is a Dad who was challenged to find cool vehicle themed t-shirts for his kids, so he decides to create his own line of tees almost four years ago. He currently has over 32 designs, with new ones added on a regular basis. “You will see in our line that the vehicles are illustrated with careful eye for every detail,” Nick says. “As a boy what I liked (obsessed over) was the fine detail on various machines -from the pistons and hydraulics on construction type equipment to the tracks and small wheels on a tank, it was the details that captured my interest. I see that same interest in my own kids and others that really like the vehicles.”

082614_CRTPost_ShirtsThatGo_packaging_02Custom Packaging Options. Shirts That Go knows how to package up a birthday surprise, too. In addition to great shirts they have available Included on all orders of 3+ tees are full-color shipping boxes that really wow kids and toddlers. These beautiful boxes not only serve to deliver the gift with style but they often live on as a place for kids to keep collectibles. Even the standard packaging included in the price includes a personalized gift note  that makes it special.

082614_CRTPost_ShirtsThatGo_packagingEven big kids will be impressed!

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Skip Clothing


082114_CRTPost_SkipClothing_01Inspired by tropical climes and exotic travel.

Designer and label creator Sharon Hirt has created a fun and breezy collection that appeals to young kids who love colorful, classic clothing and accessories. Skip Clothing is a collection of children’s apparel, hats, scarves, brooches and hair accessories that’s based on classic pieces, created with functionality, comfort and appeal in mind.

082114_CRTPost_SkipClothing_04Designed in Birtinya, Sunshine Coast, Australia, Skip Clothing features embroidered details on cool printed cottons and cotton blends, designed in a vibrant color palette for girls ages three to 12.

What I most love to remember, about my childhood, are hot January Melbourne days, dressed in my cool cotton dresses … coming home at dusk, with containers of handpicked, wild blackberries … long drives to the beach to catch the fresh, summer breezes … Drawing inspiration from these memories, I am very excited to present our Collection, with so much more to come!

082114_CRTPost_SkipClothing_03Sharon plans to release a boys collection this month, and is also working on a women’s fashion line called 45hours, inspired by short stays, warm to tropical domestic and international stopovers, business functions and exotic celebratory occasions.082114_CRTPost_SkipClothing_logo

Monnalisa


Spring/Summer 2014 collection from Italy’s own Monnalisa.

030614_CRTPost_Monnalisa_14Monnalisa captures a lively creative spirit

Bold, colorful, cool and collected

030614_CRTPost_Monnalisa_13Monnalisa SpA is a world leader in distinctive clothing and accessories for children.

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Flagship stores in Milan … Florence … Arezzo … Rome … Catania … NewYork … Sydney … Baku
Available in over 50 countries

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030614_CRTPost_Monnalisa_16Chairman of the Board Piero Iacomoni and Creative Director Barbara Bertocci founded Monnalisa SpA in 1968 –

030614_CRTPost_Monnalisa_19now called a “star-shaped group”- five connected companies, all located in Arezzo, in the heart of Italy

Monnalisa recently awarded the Label of the Year by the European Kids Fashion Awards

Bellissimo!

Noreen Kidwai Boys Collection


030414_CRTPost_noreenkidwai_03A personal passion for style inspires the launch of a clothing collection for baby boys.

When it comes to making an impression, Noreen Kidwai loves to put her best foot forward, especially with what she wears. She also considers herself a style-obsessed mom. “My passion for fashion extends to my little Baby Z as well,” she writes on her blog. “After all, he’s a reflection of me in many ways and I can’t help but don some trendy clothes on him to bring his personality to life. Picking the best outfit for him is a pure sport.”

In a bold, chic début collection, Noreen has gone one step further, creating the limited-edition Noreen Kidwai line of clothing for baby boys under two years.

Made in the USA. The exclusive collection offers sophisticated, effortless pieces, made of the finest fabrics and produced locally in the USA.

Something bold, chic and sophisticated to express their style. Because let’s face it, boys have a personality, too! And for me, style is about expressing yourself.

030414_CRTPost_noreenkidwai_01Noreen is a working mom, wife, designer and full-time advocate of expressing life through style. Her goal is to help other women stay true to their lifestyle with young kids, “since our children are a reflection of who we are,” she says. Noreen’s innate sense of style gave birth to a fun clothing collection that makes a fabulous first impression for little boys, all lovingly made using the finest of Italian wool as well as European and locally-sourced fabrics.

The full collection is available online at www.noreenkidwai.com.

My Denim and Lace


Create your own pair of jeans only you can design!

010814_MyDenimAndLace_01If you’ve always wanted to design your own clothes, have we got a place for you! At Owen Siegel’s MyDenimandLace.com, you can have your jeans and other favorite apparel embellished just the way you want, using the website to design them.

Owen recently re-introduced My Denim and Lace to the public with a brand-new website –and the process is easy-peasy.

“First, choose the style of jeans you want us to design,” Owen says. “Then choose embellishments using the top, sidebar or icons on the site, http://mydenimandlace.com.” Choose from adorable little embellishments just for kids, too!

If you have inspiration for a design that you would like us to make for you, we can try to create it.

010814_MyDenimAndLace_02The company designs ripped jeans, dyed jeans and faded jeans, as well as other styles for truly wearable art. And they do it in New York City. “We design a custom pair of jeans for you,” Owen says. “Whether it’s on a favorite pair of jeans or jeans that are brand new, we can design a pair of jeans that is both a new creation and a trend forward.”

010814_MyDenimAndLace_03Contact Owen and his team if you have a garment other than jeans you’d like to have re-designed. “You can also send your jeans to us we will ship it back to you at no extra charge,” Owen adds.

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PoshHer PrepHim Boutique


Personalized fashion and tween accessories for girls, boys -and moms -handcrafted in Texas.

PoshHer PrepHim Boutique is the fashion passion of designer Shernetta McGhee, a mom of three boys and one girl who inspire her classic, charismatic styles. Shernetta is creating thoughtful designs made from superior quality fabric that are Made in the USA, and manufactured responsibly.

010714_PoshHerPrepHimBoutique_02TieDye with a Twist & Twirl. Bright, stylish and playful is what Shernetta had in mind when she set out to create the perfect after-school-fun-dress for her little girl. By combining color and casual, Pretty’s Mart Tie Dye Dresses are a cute, eye-popping addition to any tween girl’s style. “Classic yet charismatic, the originality of each pattern can easily make these dresses the next ‘must haves’ of tween girls fashion,” Shernetta says. Color kissed and hand dyed with a special technique, each dress is made from a comfortable 100% cotton tank top. Touches of glittery heart outlines and sparkles are added for bling. The attached novelty print skirt completes the look –great for hours of twirling! Dresses are available in sizes 2T-10. “Moms rave about how these witty dresses can be worn with leggings, which makes them hard to grow out of,” she adds. “Very versatile, and functional!” To get a fabulous trendy twist on tie dye classics and posh accessories for girls, visit The Pretty’s Mart at www.poshprepkids.com.

010714_PoshHerPoshHimBoutique_01Classy Meets Cool for Boys. Shernetta’s new line for boys, ForCHOE lets little gentlemen show off their strong muscles -and minds- with designs that promote a positive image and attitude for young males in rough cities. ForCHOE  transforms the plain cotton tank top into “stylish custom, preppy pieces with an urban flair!” Each shirt is embellished with real, one-of-a-kind necktie shoulder straps for a sophisticated, hip look. Wear with jeans, slacks, khakis or shorts, these tanks are versatile, cool and comfortable for boys sizes 2T to 10. View the entire ForCHOE boys gallery coming soon at www.poshprepkids.com.

kate quinn organics


Caring for the Earth and its community without sacrificing fun and style.

121013_katequinnorganics_03Organic children’s clothing company kate quinn organics features stylish organic baby and children’s apparel and layette, bedding and accessories made from 100% certified organic cotton.

121013_katequinnorganics_04I wanted to create a line that encompassed all the wishes and dreams of new parents: the softest, most natural materials to surround your baby, the highest quality design and construction, and most importantly, the hope of a cleaner kinder earth.”

121013_katequinnorganics_06Clean Lines, Modern Styling. The Seattle, WA-based company makes a fun and fresh essentials line available year-round the complements seasonal collections, such as the meadow collection. Kate Quinn is the mind behind the eight-year-old brand, which grew from Kate’s original Earth Organics Baby Basics line. She’s inspired by nature, the world we live in and her own children, of course! “I strive to make clothing that allows movement but has a sophistication to it that these little ones deserve,” she says.

121013_katequinnorganics_02Well done, Kate!

Find kate quinn organics in boutiques across the U.S., Nordstrom, Von Maur, Back Country and online. Wholesale available.

Oh la la… y Olé!


Introducing a brand new online boutique, straight from the heart of España.

112013_OhlalayOle_adIt’s been about a month since new e-commerce site Oh la la…y Olé! (www.ohlalayole.com) opened for business, and to celebrate –the shop owners are offering a 10% discount on all orders placed by November 30! Just in time to beat the holiday shopping crowds.

112013_OhlalayOle_04Based in Valencia, Spain, Oh la la… y Olé! carries European designer baby and childrenswear for kids aged eight and younger -from some of the most popular, trendy and stylish Spanish brands.

Our commitment is to introduce to our clients unique, beautiful, practical, trendy clothes. We work only with brands that we know and buy for our own children. We believe that the kind of clothing we sell in our online boutique helps our kids look unique and express their own personality.

112013_OhlalayOle_05International Shipping. Low Rates. The folks at Oh la la… y Olé! are committed to making your shopping experience as easy and as delightful as possible, especially for all the Moms and Dads who are normally time challenged! “We believe that all our efforts will definitely help them to find and purchase for their children great quality products at a good price, enjoying online shopping from the comfort of their home.”

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Pendleton Woolen Mills


100813_Pendleton_150YearsLogoHappy Birthday to the iconic brand of classic American style.

Recognized all over the world as a symbol of authentic American heritage and craftsmanship, Pendleton is celebrating 150 years of weaving fabric in the Pacific Northwest this year.

100813_Pendleton_BigDipperCribBlanketMade in the USA. With six generations of family ownership since 1863, the company owns and operates two of America’s remaining woolen mills, attending to them with the love and respect they deserve with state-of-the-art looms and eco‐friendly technology.

Inspired by its heritage, Pendleton designs and produces apparel for men, women and children, blankets, home décor and gifts.

100813_Pendleton_HoodedTowelFor Little Ones. Pendleton’s colorful, beautifully designed and naturally inspired line of children’s blankets, towels, layette, plush toys, dinner sets and room décor can brighten your child’s environment with pieces that can become family heirlooms.

100813_Pendleton_FranklinHorseEach of the “Tell-Me-A-Story” blankets are inspired by the true history of the native peoples of America, giving real-life shared experiences to parents and their kids. Full stories for each blanket can be found on the company website.

100813_Pendleton_Ah-DayMuchachoGirlsAh-Day. “Ah-Day” means “special” in Kiowa, and the Ah-Day blankets are produced exclusively by Pendleton for the American Indian College Fund, a Native American-operated organization dedicated to education. Designed by acclaimed contemporary Native American artist Virginia Stroud, the blanket is inspired by a Plains Indian tradition of new parents placing their child’s remaining navel cord inside an amulet shaped like a turtle. The amulets represent the turtle’s hard shell that will guard the spirit of the child and ensure a long, protected life. Also, a portion of the proceeds from the Ah-Day blankets benefit the Fund.

100813_Pendleton_GirlScoutsGirl Scouts’ Centennial Celebration. Last May, Pendleton wove a custom blanket design for the Girl Scouts’ 100 year celebration, each one issued with a commemorative label signed by Girl Scout alumna and former Governor of Oregon Barbara Roberts.

100813_Pendleton_LayetteAdorned with a few of the original Girl Scout proficiency badges and the Girl Scouts official 100th anniversary logo, the blanket design represents the history as well as the diversity of skills that girls have learned in the last century. Stripes along the top and bottom represent the three parts of the Girl Scout Promise and the Courage, Confidence and Character element of the Girl Scout mission.

100813_Pendleton_PillowPendleton is available through select retailers in the USA, Canada, Europe and Asia, at Pendleton stores, through company catalogs the Pendleton website.

IMPWEAR


091713_IMPWEAR_03Made by a Mom in Seattle, IMPWEAR introduces an oil cloth collection that’s just right for kids of any age!

Back in 1992, creative Mom Tracy Krauter stared making a line of reversible wear for her three active boys. She called it IMPWEAR and sold what she calls the “quality hand-me-downs” at local street fairs.

Made in the USA. Now, Tracy and her IMPWEAR crew are making aprons, tablecloths, reversible bags and more, made from a versatile oil cloth.

It’s the fabric that excites.

091713_IMPWEAR_01The lightweight fabric has a polyurethane coating that’s BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free and toxin-free, which means it’s not only safe for food, but safe for kids, too. “This ‘oil cloth’ comes in the same zesty prints with irresistible draping and washability,” Tracy says.

091713_IMPWEAR_04Perfect for any kitchen, garden shed or kids playtime, IMWEAR’s oil cloth collection is available online at www.impwear.com, at local shops and market events and wholesale –great for gift shops, catalogs or garden nurseries (I especially like Tracy’s yoga mat bag!).

Giving Back. Tracy was a park ranger in a former life, and believes in the value of untouched wilderness for our kids. In support of her cause, IMPWEAR donates 10% of each sale to non-profit organization Forterra, the largest conservation and community building organization in Washington State, dedicated to protect, enhance and steward the region’s communities and landscapes.