If like me you are frantically still Christmas shopping and need some ideas then I have some kids present inspo here for you! Too much cuteness out there to share it all but here are a few things that have caught my eye.
Read moreChristmas Gift Guide - Small Brands Kids
Whenever I do small brand gift guides for kids I am always blown away by the creativity and originality of so many of the things they produce. Plenty of ideas in this gift guide for the little people in your life, from toys, crafting, bedroom decor to dress up for your little ones.
Read moreKids Swimwear Edit
There are some amazing kid’s swimwear pieces out! Yay to holiday season, beach days and sunshine! With an upcoming hot trip away I’ve been doing a lot of research (independents and high street) and my favourite kid’s pieces this season are from M&S, Pluunge, Liewood and Cos. Bright colours, leopard print, bows and ruffles make up some of my top picks.
Read moreMy Next SS19 Picks
I know what shopping at Next can be like - a bit overwhelming! They do have some great pieces but they have a lot of product which means you have to sift through it all to find the gems. I hope this blog post helps share some of the ‘goodies’ as there are some really well priced pieces for holiday and beyond.
Read moreMy Top M&S Picks for SS19
Marks & Spencer is still my favourite go to high street store and a website I look at nearly every day! I think they make good quality stylish clothes at a reasonable price. For me they always nail everyday dressing with the right level of fashion and more recently have been my favourite place for dresses and shoes. The press days they put on are always a highlight and it’s so exciting to see what will be coming into stores and online in the coming months.
Read more12 Best Kids Unisex Christmas Pyjamas
Nothing beats a gorgeous set of kids Christmas pyjamas, so much that we wear ours all year round. I’ve done a round up of my top unisex festive pyjamas which I always recommend to size up to get the most wear out of then pass down to siblings or friends. I know lots of families who now have a tradition of…
Read moreBack To School with Goodordering Bags
Yes it's that time of year again, the school holidays are nearly over and it's back to school! We loved these Goodordering bags last year and are really happy to be sharing them again in this years back to school feature on the blog.
Read moreDon't Grow Up
I love discovering small, independent brands on social media and was really excited to see such amazing prints from Polish kids brand Don’t Grow Up on there. They are fairtrade and use organic fabrics and I like their ethos of staying a kid at heart. Their nautical prints - think mermaids, sailors submarines and fishes - are really fun and the shapes are modern and comfortable.
Read moreTop Kids Swimwear Picks SS18
We've been going bananas for all the tropical vibes happening in kids swimwear this season! Bold colour stripes and retro detailing are also catching our eye - love the spots, ruffle necks, skirted swimsuits and surf sets. Now we just need the weather to improve again and the local paddling pool in Clissold Park to open.
Read moreOur Stylish Easter Staycation
We visited an old fashioned sweetshop in the beautiful medieval town Rye (about 10 minutes drive from the house) and walked along cobbled streets to pick some holiday treats. Kids clothes detailed below.
A UK holiday with young kids is always appealing as you never have to travel too far or deal with flights, bag weight limitation and jet lag. It's nice to discover some great places that are conveniently on your doorstep or just a short drive away. However, the biggest issue for a week long UK break with kids is packing!
Read moreSerious About Peace: Olive Loves Alfie SS18
I love the colourful new lookbook, 'Serious about Peace', that Olive Loves Alfie have just released along with their SS18 ranges. It's styled by Ashlyn Gibson and photographed by Penny Wincer and has the most amazing beldi rugs (which I am currently obsessed with) as backdrops. Peace and Love seem to be a consistent resounding message...
Read moreM&S SS18 Sneak Peek
I went to the Marks and Spencer SS18 press preview back in November and the show did not disappoint! As always I wanted to share my top finds for womens, kids and home to look forward to. There are plenty of accessories, swimwear, transitional trenches, summery skirts, blouses and floral dresses that I saw on my wish list.
Read moreMothercare Sneak Peek SS18
We went to the Mothercare SS18 Press preview last month and got a sneak peak of some lovely things that will shortly start dropping in stores and online from January 2018. As usual we wanted to share our favourite finds and top picks for the new season as we know you like a sneaky look at some beautiful new product to start getting excited about and cheer up your day :)
Read moreChristmas Gifts: A Folk Tale Slippers
Slippers - the ultimate Christmas gift right? RIGHT! As a mum you spend so much time at home, more than ever before, so it's nice to have comfy slippers to slide your feet into - the ultimate go to home comfort, plus staying in is the new going out right?
Read moreGirls Partywear Ideas
With Christmas and party season sneaking up we thought it would be nice to share a few ideas and outfits we love from some of our favourite independent kids brands (all available at Olive Loves Alfie).
Read moreStreet Pounding in Knit Planet
With the cooler weather approaching I wanted to share a London based, kids knitwear brand called Knit Planet with you. Modern, colourful, unisex knitwear pieces in 100% merino wool or 100% organic cotton - including a few mums pieces! I love the graphic feel and bold colours they use in their collections...
Read moreHalloween Edit
Halloween is once again upon us. With a 4 year old the pressure is on this year to really get involved with the trick or treating in our neighbourhood which is pretty epic! The effort some people go to with their costumes is impressive and as usual we will be taking the easy route with a shop bought outfit (one year I will be more original!) with face paint always does the trick.
Read moreNew Season Kids Picks at Olive Loves Alfie
With rapidly growing kids and a new season upon us it's time to purchase a few new bits for their Autumn/ Winter wardrobes. Honestly, they have a better wardrobe than me these days! Olive Loves Alfie is my go to independent store for the best pick of unisex, unique brands and fun clothes for kids.
Read moreBohemian Kids Brand - Apolina
I'm a complete sucker for embroidery, ever since a trip to Mexico when I was 22 and the brightly embroidered smocks of Oaxaca caught my eye. There has been a lot of embroidery around the last couple of years and the bohemian look has been a big trend we have all bought into.
Read moreBack To School
So it's finally here - Finn starts school next month (why does September always suddenly turn up so quickly?!) and I finally get to experience those first day at school nerves for him and the whole end of summer/ back to school feelings.
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