Kids & Baby

What a dream it would be to live the fabulous life of Barbie, it’s something most of us have day dreamed since we were in our single digit years. Dolly Forever Barbie has hit the high-end boutique of Christian Louboutin and along with her chic outfit, gold-toned accessories, magenta knee high fringed Tina boots, and her great hair; Barbie walks out of the boutique with not one but three different pairs of the infamous red-soled shoes. Lucky gal! I love how incredibly detailed each pair of shoes are, as they represent actual styles by the House of Louboutin and each arrives in its very own shoebox and shopping bag as well. This fabulous Barbie doll is meant for the child within each of us ladies or simply for the fashion collector who seeks a one of a kind piece. For $150, you can get your hands on the most envious of all dolls, by shopping online through: NET-A-PORTER.COM

Just in time for spring, there’s a new Little Miss Marc for your chic Little Miss / Designer bag-a-holic in training.

Dressed in a sailing-inspired nautical outfit, this Little Miss comes on the backpack pictured above. It features easily adjustable button straps, drawstring closure and french cotton fabric. In the description they say that this bag is machine washable. Which is perfect for the obvious reason that your little bagista-in-training probably isn’t going to take as well of care of this designer Marc Jacobs bag, as you do with yours. But to keep this bag looking as new as possible, and the image from fading, I would recommend washing by hand.

The Little Miss Marc Canvas Backpack retails for $59. Much more affordable than our designer label bags, wouldn’t you agree?

Find the Little Miss Marc: Saks Fifth Avenue

This week in Hollywood it has been Gerard Darel mania! Everyone from Jessica Alba, Eva Longoria Parker, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Amanda Bynes, Zahara and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt have all shown their love for the Parisian-based fashion house.

Jessica Alba donned a floral silk blouse while dining at the Ivy early in the week and accessorized with a white Gerard Darel handbag a couple days later.

One of Gerard Darel’s most loyal fans, Eva Longoria Parker sported a new tote in a unique burnt orange hue. This bright tasseled bag is perfect for spring!

Zahara and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt love their Gerard Darel mini-me ensembles! These jet-setting sisters looked adorable wearing flowing skirts and matching blouses in lavender and mint green. These girls want to be just like mom – Angelina is a devoted fan of Gerard Darel maxi dresses and accessories.

Rocking a little black dress to the premiere of ’17 Again,’ Amanda Bynes added a touch of glamour to her mono-hued ensemble with a metallic gold python Gerard Darel clutch.

“Ghost Whisperer” Jennifer Love Hewitt accessorized her casual and comfy workout outfit with a slouchy lilac bag. Special vegetable treatments make this leather bag lightweight and ultra-soft to the touch.

Gerard Darel clothing is available at select Bloomingdales locations and for a steal over at YOOX. Handbags are available at shoprumor!

Okay I have mixed feelings about this one. I do love the idea of Baby Bling, but for me the first image that popped in my head was Mr. Yuk, a trademarked image widely employed in the United States in labeling of substances that are poisonous if ingested. Can you blame me? I was an 80′s baby, those stickers were everywhere. Do they even give those stickers out still?

Now I’m not saying that the graphic images are identical, however there are the slight similarities, and to a little 1 year old, I’m sure they look all the same.

This little rubber nookie is available at Vivre in pink or blue. Price: $120

For the latest Antik Batik spring collection, designer Gabrielle Cortese wants to dress up your little fashionista in training.

Carrying over the lightweight Polynesian-inspired flower fabric used in her fashion line, which recently hit store shelves, you can now find the identical summer outfit in a mini-me size.

The Fontana is available in 2 color palettes green, blue, turquoise and grey floral print & a pink, yellow, green and white floral print.

For you: Find the Antik Batik Fontana Dresses over at My-Wardrobe or net-a-porter.

For mini-you: Available in “Girls (2-10 years)” you can find the Fontana as well as a bunch of other fun bohemian-chic style clothes by Antik Batik over at Little Fashion Gallery.

Tomorrow, Tuesday February 3rd, Rue La La is teaming up with “Life Is Good” for one of their fabulous sales, where 100% of the proceeds are to be donated.

All of the profits from this boutique will go to the Life is Good Kids Foundation.

Longchamp totes to stationary and baby booties to frames.. you can now personalize goodies over at Saks Fifth Avenue

Longchamp Personalized Large Foldable Tote – A lightweight nylon signature tote, great for travel as well as everyday use. Top zip plus leather snap flap and shoulder straps. Measured 19″ width X 12.5″ height X 7″ depth. Available in dark red, blue, black and brown. Price: $145

Dempsey & Carroll Personalized Classic Correspondence Set – Since 1878, Dempsey & Carroll has enjoyed an unparalleled reputtion as the finest purveyor of engraved social stationery, using hand-engraved steel dies, copper plates, the finest inks and the most luxurious cotton-fiber available. Includes: 100 three-ply cards, 4 1/4″ X 6″, 100 one-ply envelopes, and tissue-wrapped and placed in signature blue box. Price: $350

Little Raggio Baby Driving Moc/Soft Pink – The perfect pair for little fashionistas in fine, ultra-soft leather. Grosgrain ribbon accent at vamp. Constructed with sturdy, contrast topstitching. Price: $70

Graphic Image Personalized 8 X 10 Leather Studio Frame – Beautifully handcrafted in embossed Italian calfskin with a sturdy metal easel. 8″ X 10″ photo retails for $155. Other sizes and colors available.

Cookie Magazine and Lord & Taylor’s launch of “Cookies for Kids’ Cancer,” a nationwide initiative in observance of National Child Cancer Awareness Month. Starting on September 13th, “Cookies for Kids’ Cancer” signature chocolate chip cookies will be available in the children’s department of 46 Lord & Taylor stores, while supplies last. One hundred percent of each $3 treat will go directly to help find a cure for pediatric cancer.

“Cookies for Kids Cancer” (cookiesforkidscancer.org) is a not- for -profit organization committed to finding new and improved treatments, and ultimately a cure, for pediatric cancer by raising money through the sale of their all-natural chocolate chip cookies and local grass-roots bake sales across the country.

Read more information here: Cookie Magazine and Lord & Taylor Launch “Cookies for Kids’ Cancer”