Mini Carrie’s Wardrobe

Last night was the New York premiere of Sex and the City 2, the second movie of the TV show we know for inspiring us all to embrace our style, whatever age we might be. But with our four favorite girls all grown up, and almost as many kids on set as main characters, we just couldn’t help but wonder what kind of fab wardrobe might belong to a mini Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda or Samantha….so we put togeather looks for their daughters or future daughters in celebration of the movie….starting with Carrie…

CARRIE

We think this fearlessly fashionable lead would dress her daughter in the range of uptown chic and downtown casual that she wears. Her daughters unique, colourful, girly, designer loving wardrobe would put little Suri Cruise’s  £2 Million wardrobe to the test.

Here are our 11 Pieces for Mini Carrie’s Closet:

1. LITTLE MARC JACOBS straw trilby, £25.00

2. CARAMEL BABY clover skirt, £55.00

3. D&G JUNIOR silk special occasion dress, £495.00

4. CHLOE silver cross body handbag, £160.00

5. NO ADDED SUGAR betty red polka dot dress, £65.00

6. CHLOE white fade shift dress, £100.00

7. JUICY COUTURE metallic pink ballerina slipper, £42.00

8. LITTLE MARC JACOBS pink cardigan, £57.00

9. LITTLE MARC JACOBS pearl peach silk dress, £94.00

10. JUICY COUTURE gold heart necklace, £62.00

11. RALPH LAUREN cream floral party dress, £106.50


Let us know what you think of our choices and stay tuned for Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha’s Mini Wardrobes in the coming days!

Vogue Inspires our Top 9 Texture-ific Kidswear Pieces

In the last few years, adult fashion trends and style have begun to enter the world of children’s fashion with mini-me looks popping up in all the biggest design houses and stylish celebrity children, at the ripe old age of four, gracing  the front pages of fashion magazines.

Children’s fashion has become just as important as fashion for adults, and if style and such is important for you and your little one,  and the best way to ensure your mini trendsetter has the ‘right’ style, is to translate adult fashion information to your little fashionista’s wardrobe.

This week on Vogue.co.uk, their shopping list was all about texture.

To follow suit, but with a childish twist, we chose some texture-ific pieces from our favorite SS10 children’s collections including Cacharel, Rare The Kid, No Added Sugar, Simple Kids, Roberto Cavalli, Torres, Antik Batik and D&G Junior:

1

CACHAREL coral silk crepe dress, £205.00

2

RARE THE KID light wash jeans with patches and studs, £145.00

3

NO ADDED SUGAR blue and cream stripe frill top, £35.00

4

SIMPLE KIDS spotted bobble necklace, £35.00

5

CACHAREL liberty print dress with coral flowers, £85.00

6

ROBERTO CAVALLI white ballerina pumps with pink flowers, £137.50

7

TORRES purple embroidered party dress, £70.00

8

ANTIK BATIK bongo sandals, £82.00

9

D&G JUNIOR blue pinstriped wrinkle fit jacket, £247.50

A Luxury Family Holiday at Sani Beach Club in Halkidiki Greece

Finding a family friendly holiday destination that meets the needs of the whole family is a not as easy as it seems. When planning a family holiday, potential destinations must meet certain requirements.

They must:

  • Be easy, affordable and convenient to travel to
  • Include opportunity for family activities and grown up downtime
  • Offer delicious food and child friendly restaurants
  • Provide comfortable, convenient and family friendly accommodation
  • Have sandy beaches, ocean waves,  scenic views and hot sun
  • Allow you to experience the culture and see the sites, but also enjoy the resort lifestyle.

…well, we investigated these needs and found a place that ticks all the boxes above, possibly making it the perfect luxury Mediterranean family holiday destination… (drum roll please), Sani Beach Club in Halkidiki Greece.

Set within the shimmering azure waters of Indigo Bay and surrounded by white sandy beaches and rolling hills, the serene surroundings of family friendly Sani Beach Club is an obvious destination for luxury jetsetters with little ones.

Here, first class service, superb facilities, gourmet cuisine and a wide choice of entertainment and sports have been combined to create the ideal holiday destination for children and adults alike.

GUEST ROOMS

With their recent renovations, Sani Beach Club’s rooms have received rave reviews from the hotel design industry. Their discreetly luxurious decor, Flamant furniture , cool blue hues and floor-to-ceiling glass doors combine luxury with comfort making you feel right at home.

The low rise bungalows are clearly designed with families in mind, and along with its design aesthetics come stunning views, private settings and lovely luxuries.

Room sizes range from hotel style double rooms to suites with private gardens and pools.

FOOD

The hotel Restaurants are equipped for intimate dinners or entertaining family meals and feature traditional Greek food as well as restaurant theme nights where Asian, Spanish and Mexican food can be enjoyed.  Facing the sea, the relaxed and casual atmosphere of the hotel’s open air bar-restaurants will put you and the little ones at ease as you relax and enjoy your meal.

ACTIVITIES

There are plenty of activities for families to enjoy together at Sani Beach Club, but there are also programs that can be enjoyed separately for mums and dads that like a bit of quality time for themselves.

Parents

The resort is located on the magnificent Kassandra Peninsula, overlooking Mount Olympus, an ideal location for exploration of the beautiful Halkidiki region and surrounding areas by partaking in wine tasting tours, hiking trips and countryside excursions.

Parents can also enjoy much needed down time at The Club Spa, get fit at the gym, try archery, water sports, sailing, scuba diving and tennis, or just relax on the beach with an ice cold drink…

Kids

The incredible Ofsted registered staff at the resort provide three separate programs, organized by age group, for children staying at the resort.  There are free planned activities suitable for each group for up to 6 hours a day. Kids are bound to enjoy the opportunity to make friends there age, take part in fun indoor and outdoor activities. Best of all, you get a little quality time to yourselves knowing your kids are enjoying themselves in a safe and fun environment.

  • MELISSA CRECHE CLUB (6 months – 4 years): Ofsted registered staff will entertain your littlest ones with tons of toys, as well as indoor and outdoor activities
  • MELISSA MINI CLUB (4 years – 12 years): Staff run fun activities including mini-Olympic games on the beach, short t excursions, pool games, picnics and parties. They even organise a stage show for all family members to enjoy.
  • TEENAGERS CLUB (13 years -16 years): Teenagers can be tough on vacation, but to ensure they have nothing but good clean fun, Staff organize hip hop  and dj-ing classes, archery, beach volleyball and paintball.

GETTING THERE AND ACCOMMODATION

Seven nights’ half-board, including return BA flights from Gatwick and transfers start at around £845. For further information on the resort visit www.sani-resort.com

* Let us know what your favourite holiday destinations are for you and your family by emailing us at [email protected] *

Alexandalexa.com & Farfetch.com's Marc By Marc Jacobs Bag Giveaway and £300 Shopping Spree

Alexandalexa.com has teamed up with Farfetch.com to offer up an irresistible prize…… a MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘LEOLA’ handbag AND a £300 Shopping Spree!

The tan, zip style MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘Leola Hobo’ bag, worth £440, is the perfect everyday-chic bag, with a luxurious soft leather exterior and the silky smooth Marc by Marc Jacobs fabric lining the interior.

The lucky winner will also have £300 to spend at Alexandalexa.com on the world’s most coveted children’s fashion labels, including Little Marc Jacobs, Chloe and Ralph Lauren.

To enter, simply enter your name and e-mail address HERE for your chance to win this fantastic prize. The competition closes midnight, 6th June, 2010.

(again, to enter, just click this link! http://www.alexandalexa.com/competitions/farfetch.html)

Christina Moss' TOP 5 PICKS From Alexandalexa.com

Christina Moss' Top 5 from Alexandalexa.com

Christina Moss, one of the founders of Bloom and Blossom (the premium skincare range for mothers, mother’s to be and babies we have been talking about on the blog this whole week) was kind enough to bring her organisations use of minimum ingredients for maximum effect to the children’s fashion world by choosing FIVE ‘ingredients’ for kids SS10 wardrobes, which are sure to have ‘maximum effect’ on your children’s Spring Summer style.

Here is Christina’s TOP 5:

1

HACKETT waterproof jacket, £100.00

“What a great colour – my new nephew will look gorgeous in this when he eventually fits into it!”

Red Hackett Jacket

 

2

LITTLE MARC JACOBS stripe pink shoes, £100.00

“I love thses cute pumps from Little Mark Jacobs. They are so fun and just perfect for summer.”

 

3

RACHEL RILEY ice cream outfit, £38.00

“Such a pretty outfit, beautiful print and delicate colour 0 just what a little baby girl should be wearing!”

 

4

CHLOE lime yellow skirt, £35.00

“It is such a beautiful cut and delicate colour – I want one!”

CHLOE lime yellow skirt

 

5

ANNE-CLAIRE PETIT stripey bear, £36.00

“Such a perfect gift for all new arrivals – no plastic in sight”

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