Autograph Embroidered Blouse (12 months-7 years)
As I’m writing this (in Ibiza – I’m here working on a shoot), I’ve just realised that I am wearing a very similar top (a cream cheesecloth version from H&M with a pair of denim cut-offs), so no one can argue that I don’t practise what I preach! I always love a pretty long sleeved blouse, and I love them most when paired with something a bit more casual and scruffy. This one has gorgeous details, such as the floral embroidery, the pin tucking and gathering, and the buttons down the back… So at the risk of morphing my daughter into a ‘mini me’ (like that would ever happen!), I will be snapping one up for Tabitha in the very near future (and yes, she does have a pair of denim cut-offs…).
£11.00-£13.00  marksandspencer.com

Little Bird By Jools Floral Blouse With Peter Pan Collar (6 months-5 years)
Who cares when it’s this pretty? Love the tiny sprig floral print, and the contrast of the white Peter Pan collar. One of my favourite pieces from this particular collection. And a fantastic price for a super-cute blouse (smock/top/whatever…) that I guarantee will be worn (preferably with jeans/trousers) week in, week out…
£4.50-£5.00  mothercare.com 

ps: I’ve managed to track down some very similar sheepskin mittens to the ones I saw in Oliver Bonas that I mentioned in yesterday’s post. Yes! Will post them in the next few days, so watch this space…

Next Star Print Top (3 months-6 years)
I bought this blouse for Tabs back in July, and she wears it at least once or twice a week, week in, week out. I got it when we were on holiday in Cornwall (on a rainy day – Next and M&S were the only shops within a ten mile radious that didn’t just sell Cornish pasties), and my friend Kerry also bought one for her baby daughter, Zeffie at the same time. The two girls looked so cute wearing their matching blouses. Anyway, the (lovely) holiday is now a distant memory, but the top lives on! It washes brilliantly, doesn’t need ironing and reliably always looks great with a skinny jeans/cords & cardigan combo. It’s definitely been one of those unexpected ‘hits’, which are always so hard to predict. Love it.
£7.00-£8.00  next.co.uk 

Cyrillus Liberty Print Blouse (1-24 months)
I know it’s Winter, but that doesn’t mean you have to ditch the pretty blouse as a wardrobe stable for your little girl. You just need to layer it up a bit. Tabs is still rocking a trusty blouse with a jean and a cosy, hand knitted style cardigan (and a very un-glamorous vest underneath, but needs must when it’s cold). These two were both so pretty, I literally couldn’t choose between them, so I thought I would let you choose for yourself. I love both of these gorgeous muted Liberty prints. And how sweet is the frilled collar? Cyrillus really do make some of the most gorgeous blouses around (I just wish they did a ‘two for one’ deal! Sadly not).
£34.00  cyrillus.com 

Zara Floral Blouse With Lace Trim (3-36 months)
Some of my absolute favourite blouses of Tabitha’s have come from Zara (most of them in fact). They just always do such gorgeous ones – by far the prettiest on the high street. This one is at the top of my (Tabitha’s) shopping list!
£12.99  zara.com 

H&M Printed Blouse (4 months-2 years)
You have to search a bit to find them sometimes, but H&M always do really sweet little printed blouses for girls (in the baby section if you’re looking in store). They always stick to the same style (like this one – smock shape, elasticated neck and sleeves, and buttons at the top), and I have bought many for Tabitha as well as for various friends’ daughters. They are usually 100% cotton too, which at £5.99 seems pretty incredible doesn’t it? Maybe we shouldn’t ponder too long on that…  Anyway, this one has an adorable tiny bird and flower print, and the neutral colours will work with most things in your little one’s wardrobe (Tabs normally just wears these kind of tops with jeans and desert boots/hi-tops). Remember to size up, then it will last you twice as long!
£5.99  hm.com 

Du Pareil Au Meme Hansel Blouse (1-23 months)
Another day, another charming little smocky blouse. Loving the black and white gingham check. Autumn is when these blouses really come into their own – you never really know what the weather is doing from one minute to the next. Just throw a chunky cardigan over  the top (I’ve just taken delivery of the most gorgeous dusky pink one from Mini Boden – more of that later) and add skinny cords/jeans and you’re good to go. Then ditch the cardigan if (like today) it turns out to be beautiful (as I sweated it out in my new tweedy Topshop jumper…). It’s all about the layering.
£16.00 dpam.com 

ps: various London-based Fashion Editors I know will be hitting the DMAM store on Boulevard Saint Germain looking for bargains in between shows during Paris Fashion Week (on at the moment). Bonpoint it ‘aint, but if you don’t mind a rummage you can find some fab things at amazing prices. I was first dragged into this particular store by my old boss and Glamour Editor-in-Chief, Jo Elvin (we always managed to squeeze in a quick ‘trolley dash’, even in the tightest of show schedules), and I’ve been back every time I’ve been in Paris since. So thank you Jo!

Lily Rose ‘Coralie’ Liberty Print Blouse (3-24 months)
I love the Winter florals trend that was all over the catwalks for Autumn/Winter 2012/13 (you will be seeing a lot of them around in the stores from now). Gone are the days when pretty floral prints were just reserved for the Summer months. I love nothing more than dressing Tabitha in a Liberty print (this one is Liberty Arts fabric) blouse, skinny jeans or cords and boots (usually desert) in the Winter. I will just add a simple grey cardigan over this blouse for chillier days. I particularly love the colours of this one, and the ric rac trimmed collar.
£34.99  trotters.co.uk 

Du Pareil Au Meme Spotted Blouse (1-23 months)
Yet another gorgeous little smock top from my favourite French high street label. This is also another example of one of those tops that is constantly either on or in the wash. Personally I always think they look best worn with jeans (preferably skinny), but they also look cute with leggings too (and as always as a little dress with tights on babies). They just always look cute and super-stylish. And they just feel a little different to what you would find here. And I love the grey and spot combination. Super-chic.
£16.00  dpam.com 

Cos Gingham Print Top (1-8 years)
Another print I always love is gingham. I just don’t know what it is, but it always looks so cute on kids (and very rarely looks cheap). This is such a fab top (and would look so sweet on a baby worn as a little dress with navy knitted tights). I love the colour combination of the low-key grey with the pop of acid yellow (yellow is one of the few bright colours that gets past me on this website!). And I always love this style of top for girls – it’s just so easy to wear. Add a pair of faded skinnies and your little one is one very cool girl indeed. And minimal effort required. And that’s always got to be a good thing right?
£23.00  cosstores.com

ps: so Sienna Miller has named her baby daughter after one half of Tabarlow! Is she a Little Spree fan perhaps? Great choice anyway. Never heard it as girl’s name I must admit, but I love it (obviously).