Introducing Doo Wop Kids!
What happens when a dance choreographer slash promotions manager slash radio host starts her own fashion label? Enter DOO WOP KIDS! Brand new on the kids fashion scene Doo Wop Kids encapsulate childhood in a nutshell. Fun and comfortable without sacrificing style, one word springs to mind. These kids are COOL! And let’s be real, they had me at POM POM SOCKIES!!!!!
The second our goodies arrived I was all inspired to get started on a little craft project. With Doo Wop designs in mind Ruby and I got busy decorating her a DIY cardboard cubby house. I painted one side, she did the other. The crazy messy fun we had! Ruby mayyyybe ended up looking more like a jelly wrestler in training… not sure what got more paint, the craft house, or Ruby! But that’s what it’s all about right? Just like Doo Wop Kids. The essence of this brand is fun fun fun, down to every last polka dot, every last squiggle. Behind the scenes outtakes blog post on our crafty fun to follow, but for the meantime, you can check out the awesome Doo Wop Kids fashion range: HERE.
Ruby wears: Doo Wop Kids Squiggle Tee Doo Wop Kids Pom Pom Socks Rock Your Baby Celebration Skirt Van High Tops Yellow Dandy Shop
Summer Starts Here
Soaring temperatures in South Australia for the first week of school holidays has ensured a heavy schedule of beach / pool alternation for the last seven days straight. There is nothing my girls love more than exploring new jetty’s, chatting to the fishermen, and of course the swimming, ice-cream and copious amounts of fish and chips that go hand in hand with our endless beach outings. Summer you are most definitely our favourite! The new range of clothes from Alfie Apparel featuring ‘Coney Island’ could not be more perfect for us. Fun designs, easy wearing, can we even handle Ruby in that jumpsuit! All sorts of Flashdance vibes spring to mind! Teamed with their absolute FAVE retro Skipping Girl bags. Stuffed to the brim these bags go everywhere, EVERYWHERE with these two. And admittedly, so does mine. Nothing like a bit of old school fruity fun.
You can shop the Alfie Apparel ‘Coney Island’ collection: HERE
You can shop the Skipping Girl bag collection: HERE
Sunday picnics with Dress Temple
We spent the weekend either beachside, poolside, or picnicking in the garden as Adelaide hit soaring temps of 38+++ all weekend long. I’m always on the hunt for comfortable yet flattering dresses to wear to all these activities and more whilst on the go with the kids. From the cafe to the beach the new range from Dress Temple is so easy wearing, super flattering and incredibly affordable. Easy to lug a toddler around in, and fun colourful designs that hide those ever sticky finger marks. These guys are an absolute keeper. And won’t break that bank! You can shop this dress and so many beautiful wearable styles: HERE xxC
On the first day of Christmas….
Ruby and I got our festive on today, and gave her bedroom it’s very first Christmas makeover! After the arrival of her delicious new play mat (I mean, YUM, grey with pastel pom poms, actual perfection for Ruby’s room) we decided to run with the same colour scheme for Christmas this year too. Ruby set about ‘helping’ by loading the Christmas sacks up with all of her old toys, and practiced acting surprised every time she pulled one out. Beyond hysterical!
You can shop this lush pom pom play mat and loads of other styles from our friends at Mooi Baby: HERE
By the seaside | Talking Red
We absolutely adore the latest designs from our all time favourite summer play suit label Talking Red. I can’t even believe how many times Ruby was stopped at the beach on Sunday and told how beautiful she looked. As she was lapping up the attention I couldn’t resist the opportunity to take a million pictures. And can we talk about those delicious legs! You can shop this gorgeous play suit, and lots of other beautiful designs, HERE.
Play Time with Ouch Clothing
We are always on the hunt out for clothes for our spirited toddler that look good, wear well, and are most importantly, super comfortable. We LOVE the latest range from Ouch Clothing. Modern prints galore and super easy to wear. And even better, adjustable, so ideal for little kids that seem to grow another inch every week! Ruby has just turned two and can get away with a size three thanks to the adjustable waist band. Shop Ruby’s look, and loads more fun prints from Ouch Clothing: HERE
Sunday Funday | Gorman Style
Today was super fun. We went for a long walk, ate all the ice-cream, played at the park, took a nap, and hit the city for some shopping. Then we stopped for some photos by this awesome wall because, we were wearing ALL THE COLOUR!! Hope you all had a gorgeous weekend! X C
Summer Sleeps Here, with Kip & Co!
As Summer arrives at last it’s time to give our master bedroom a fresh burst. Full of energy and zest Kip & Co show us once again that colourful fun linen doesn’t have to reside only in the kids bedroom. I mean, why should they have all the fun! My favourite pick this year would have to be the peach big spots sheets set, but that’s a massive call, soooo many gorgeous prints to choose from. But the clash and the mash is what it’s all about these days and brought all together the fresh energetic vibe here is exactly what I was after. You can shop Kip & Co SS15: HERE
To make a simple DIY feather garland like this, you can purchase these strands individually (layer, trim, pin and arrange as you please) from Poppies for Grace: HERE
Polka Dot Obsession – Bohemian Traders
I’ve always been a huge polka-dot fan. Clothing, furniture, decor, party ware, my love affair with the polka has no limits. This Bohemian Traders dress, my new summer staple, is no exception! Since its arrival I have literally thrown it on 5 times prior to taking a moment to finally stand still and photograph it. SO easy wearing for the daily run around with the kids. And can easily be dressed up for evening, or down for the beach. Team with the Bohemian Traders rope belt and you have total versatility! You can shop for this gorgeous dress and more: HERE
Or shop my look, HERE: Newport Maxi, Bespoke Gypsey Bag
