Cupcake Couture:
This "couture corner" is designed to bring you the latest trends in baby chic. Here's what's hot in children's clothing this second: coordinated lines.
Eschewing the bohemian baby looks of autumns past, children's fashion designers are now debuting collections of children's clothing that rely on one fabric and color scheme as the basis: think whimsical flowers mixed with magenta solids, or darling animal prints against royal blue. The effect is classy and classic, allowing designers to put a distinctive stamp on their work while dressing little ones in an elegant, organized fashion.
These trousseaus for tots feature an outfit for every activity with their perfectly coordinated dresses, pajamas, and playsuits. For breakfast, dress baby in a pink onesie with a striped cap. For a morning stroll, a striped cardigan with pink pants, and for playtime, a perfect pink dress with striped sleeves.
The lure of coordinated lines is obvious: a mix and match wardrobe perfect for children's first attempts to dress themselves, or for harried mommas who don't want to spend extra time rooting around for matching socks.
The genius of coordinated lines is especially useful for trips and vacations. With these readymade wardrobes, little cupcakes will look professionally decorated in their array of like looks, minus the packing frenzy.
Check out Baby Lulu's line, or Under the Nile's Organic line for examples of these new collections, designed to keep your baby looking like less like a ragumuffin and more like an adorably coordinated cupcake!
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Classic Baby Gifts: The Return of Children's Toys
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