AW09: Little James Dean

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Miniature Biker Jackets on your petite rebel can bring back that oh so timeless James Dean look.

 

For Autumn Winter ‘09, the biker jacket of the 50s is back, but with a modern twist. The vibrant colours, unique styles and

distinctive detailing of this seasons leathers make Mr. Deans bad attitude jacket look a little hum drum.

 

With winter this year being on the mild side, it could be warm enough that an incredibly stylish leather jacket just might do.

Here are our best little leathers for from alexandalexa.com:

 

John Galliano: Black Leather Jacket with Union Jack Print, £378.00 

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D&G Junior: Tan Leather Jacket, £221.65

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Roberto Cavalli: Cavalli Blue Leather Jacket, £189.00 

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Cute Kid Friendly Christmas Window Art

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Decorating the exterior of your house can be a bit daunting at times. And if you are not up for a putting up and powering

a festival of lights, why not let your kids get creative with this fun and easy window decoration project with paints made

from soap!

 

What You Will Need:

Kitchen grater

Bar of mild white soap

Lukewarm water

Electric mixer

Liquid food colouring

Newspaper

Masking tape

New kitchen sponge

 

What To Do:

  1. Use a kitchen grater and a bar of mild white soap to make 1 cup of soap shavings.
  2. Combine the shavings with 1 cup of lukewarm water in a large bowl
  3. With an electric mixer on low speed, mix the two until blended
  4. Increase the speed to medium high and beat for another 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture forms soft peaks
  5. Divide the mixture among several bowls and tint each batch with a few drops of liquid food colouring
  6. Repeat the process with as many cups of colour you desire
  7. Cover the floor in front of your window with newspaper
  8. Put masking tape around the window frame
  9. Cut a kitchen sponge into small pieces and help your child create their holiday inspired theme!

 

(To remove, scrape off the dried soap, then use window cleaner and a rag to remove the remainder)

What Time is it Mr. Wolf?

Learning how to tell the time is a big step after children learn their numbers, and though the digital clock is the way of

the future, learning on a big-hand, little-hand clock is a very good idea.

 

Kids clocks come in a variety of cute and stylish shapes perfect for your future little teller of time.

 

Henry’s Boat Clock £23.91   

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Train Wall Clock: £18.50Train-Clock-Sized

 

Personalized Bedtime Angel Wall Clock: £22.95angel-full

 

Princess Table Clock: £30.00yhst-83532116742892_2079_203970426

 

Mila Children’s Wall Clock: £19.56

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Pita Calzones

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Calzones are delicious, but not exactly healthy; however, we have found a healthy alternative to this delicious treat

that tastes just as good!

 

What You Will Need:

Package of whole wheat or white pita bread

1 cup ricotta cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese

1 1/2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley

1/8 teaspoon salt

Spinach

20 to 28 slices pepperoni/slices of ham/meat of choice

 

What To Do:

  1. Mix the grated cheese, parsley, spinach, meat and salt in a medium bowl
  2. Place some of the filling inside half of each pita bread
  3. Place in the toaster (open side of the pita up)
  4. Once it pops up, ENJOY!

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