A Mirror Site for Bellissima Kids (Archive)
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The Small Gatsby – Fashion from Vienna
This underwater fashion shoot from the The Small Gatsby for spring 2016 with this amazing effect and photography by Wanda Kujacz is truly out of this world. Shot in Vienna (where I spent some months many moons ago), this watery realm is inhabited Raphael, a ballet student of the Vienna State Opera ballet company together with dance students of Showtime…
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Pantovola Textile Folk Art Dolls
PANTOVOLA Textile Folk Art Dolls are folkloric, fantastical, dreamlike textile art pieces and dolls hand made by Edinburgh based artist Anouk de Groot. These are more art pieces than toys but I’m sure that kids would be thrilled with them. Animals and magical creatures are hand stitched, painted, dressed and embroidered using unbleached cotton,…
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Embroidered Animals by Coral and Tusk
Here is the beautiful new collection of embroidered animals by Coral & Tusk! I’ve long admired the exquisite pieces that the Coral & Tusk owner/designer, Stephanie Housley (below) has been producing since 2007, when their Brooklyn based atelier first opened its doors. A Rhode Island School of Design-trained textile designer, Stephanie first creates her quirky and…
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Top 5 Activities For Sick Kids
You might have noticed that I haven’t been posting as much as usual and that is because we have been SO sick for ages! It seems we are finally coming to the tail end of it all after each member of the family toppling like dominoes. So, I thought it would be a good idea…
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Playtime New York Highlights, February 2016
Playtime New York, February 2016 edition just ended and what a great show it was. Childrenswear just keeps getting better and better! There were over 160 brands showing and clearly the very best in the industry come to this show. I have come up with a very short list of highlights. Of course, I…
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Sculpey Hearts Craft for Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! Here are some beautiful hearts just for you. This Sculpey Hearts Craft for Valentine’s Day is so simple, we whipped them up in no time. You could still have time to get these done for tomorrow. All you need is: Sculpey, Sculpey Clay Conditioning Machine (we got this for Christmas and the girls…
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Babaa Organic Knits For Kids and Moms
Babaà Organic Knits for Kids and Moms hail from Spain and were created in 2012 by Marta Bahillo, who studied fashion and textiles in Dublin. Babaà produces loose cut knits that are comfortable and versatile. Babaà is also a conscious company which is concerned about where the yarns are sourced and how they are produced. All fibres are 100% natural and…
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5 Homemade Valentine Crafts for Kids to Make
Heart Tube Stamp: Get the kids into heart stamping using paint and a toilet paper roll. So easy! See tutorial here. Valentine’s Day is almost upon us and we’ve already started making some sweet little Valentine’s crafts (which I’ll share with you later). In the meantime, I’ve rounded up some simple homemade Valentine’s Day craft…
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A Day in The Countryside – Bonpoint Summer 2016
What an incredibly beautiful collection the A Day in the Countryside, Bonpoint Summer 2016 is! I’m so glad to project myself into summer because as I’ve mentioned before, I’m not the biggest fan of winter. This collection is vast and varied and they have captured the essence of the French countryside and all the…
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