Category Archives: Jumpers

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George Slogan Print Jumper (1-6 years)
I’m not normally a fan of gimmicky slogans on clothes, but I really like this jumper, and could definitely see Tabs wearing it. It’s hard to see from the picture, but it’s a chunky metallic knit (so on-trend!), and would look so cool worn with navy and white striped leggings (they are a real staple in Tabitha’s wardrobe, as they go with pretty much everything – I picked up a great pair from Old Navy when I was in New York recently). And it makes me think of my own ‘Ginsberg is God’ slogan jumper from Bella Freud, which I have had for years, and still love (although it’s definitely on its last legs…). This one has more of a Markus Lupfer feel to it, and that’s ok by me…
£8.00  direct.asda.com 

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tie a leather ribbon…

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Pequeno Tocon Leather Ribbon Top (3-6 months)
I want this top! I want it for me. I want it for Tabitha. I am obsessed with this top! But sadly neither of us is eligible – we’re just too big. But if you have a baby girl aged between three and six months, this is your lucky day. This is the perfect top. The shade of powder pink (so on-trend for Autumn/Winter 2013-14 , you have no idea…), the fine leather bow, the fluted sleeves… I could go on, but I won’t. Honestly, why doesn’t this come in my size?? Anyway, just to be clear, if you know a baby that can wear this top, buy it for them – it’s the cutest/coolest top ever. It’s that simple.
£28.00  orfeodesign.com

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your chance to win a few of my favourite (mini boden) things…

I love Mini Boden. Fact. I have almost used an entire pack of post-its (mini neon pink ones if you’re interested?) ear-marking all my favourite things that I am planning on ordering. Fact. I just think the collections are getting better and better each season. Fact. I’ve even ordered a super-cool Johnnie b beach cover-up for myself – you really should check out the Johnnie b collection for yourself!). Fact. Anyway, I’m poised, ready to put my order in for the new season, but in the meantime, here are some of my absolute favourite pieces from the Spring collection. And here’s the best bit. Now you have a chance to get your hands on some too! Thanks to our lovely friends at Boden (and they really are lovely – even the people who take your order on the phone are super-friendly) you have a chance of winning one of these eight pieces. All you have to do is choose your favourite item (from the eight I’ve selected here), then click on the pink link below to select the exact size you would like, then go to ‘comments’ below this post. Then simply state the item and size and how your lucky little one is going to wear it/them if you win. Then eight winners will be selected at random and announced here on Friday 1st March. It’s that easy. Good luck!

1. Pretty Woven Top  £16.00-£18.00 (0-3 years)
2. Leather Sandals £24.00-£28.00 (sizes 24-37)
3. Alphabet Print T-shirt £10.00-£12.00 (0-3 years)
4. Roll-up Trousers £16.00-£18.00 (0-3 years)
5. Colour Pop Jumper £28.00-£32.00 (1.5-10 years)
6. Stripey Pocket Tee £12.00-£14.00 (1.5-10 years)
7. Easy Printed Dress £22.00-£24.00 (1.5-10 years)
8. Towelling Top £16.00-£18.00 (0-3 years)

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colour block jumper

Cos Colour Blocked Jumper (1-8 years)
Now any regular readers will know that there is one colour that virtually never appears on this website, and that colour is red. I don’t have anything specifically against it, it’s just not a colour that I like to wear, or dress my kids in (it’s just not a colour that I particularly like). I just think it can often look cheap, particularly where kids’ clothes are concerned. However, when I saw this jumper, I just had to post it immediately! I love it! So what’s so special about this red jumper? The grey sleeves and navy trim, that’s what. They somehow tone the red right down, and make it less, well, ‘red’. It takes on a whole new (cool) feel. I’m definitely buying this for Marlow…
£23.00  cosstores.com 

ps: I do realise how mad I sound here. But at least I’m aware of that fact. My boyfriend, who is a psychologist assures me that this (self awareness) is always a good thing! I haven’t actually discussed this jumper with him though I must confess. That would just be weird…

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peter rabbit: style icon

If you follow me on Twitter, I apologise, because you’re probably sick to death of me gushing over this collection already… Peter rabbit is 110 (and looking good on it!), and to celebrate Gap have collaborated with Beatrix Potter with this completely adorable collection for babies. I have to confess, I was slightly sceptical when I first got wind of it – how would such a collaboration even work? It just sounded a little gimmicky to me, and I suppose I just didn’t ‘get it’. How wrong I was. I first saw the collection on Tuesday in the Oxford Circus store when I dashed in to check it out quickly (in the name of research) on my way home. I was instantly smitten, and promptly scooped up two rabbit face jumpers (one with pink trim, one with blue) and his and hers packets of socks in the most gorgeous colours (I always find it a struggle to find good socks for toddlers…). Officially the age range is 0-24 months, but I wasn’t about to be defeated that easily, and on inspection of said items, endevoured to squeeze my two (who just turned three) into them. Bingo! Both jumpers (age 18-24 months) fitted, and the socks are perfect. Where there’s a will and all that… Fast forward to the official press launch breakfast this morning, and I arrived feeling like I had already seen the collection in its entirety. Wrong again. I had barely seen anything – this collection is huge! The colours are spot-on – lots of grey (oh yes!), navy, dusky pink, pale blue, saffron (which I’m loving at the moment – so easy to work into a neutral-ish wardrobe, and so chic) etc. It’s just the perfect mix of whimsical and cute. Stylish and so, so sweet. Here are my favourites (including the jumpers I bought for Tabarlow, and Marlow’s days of the week socks), but I also particularly loved the days of the week bodysuits for little babies (up to six months). They would make the lovelist gift for a newborn. The blue shawl-neck cardigan (or possibly jardigan?) is based on Peter Rabbit’s own ill-fated jacket (how cute is that?). Love, love, love…
from £7.95  gap.eu

ps: available online and in-store now.

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yes it’s another grey jumper…

Cos Melange Knit Jumper (1-8 years)
I know, I know, another grey jumper! But I love them! I have dozens myself, and I always dress Marlow (and Tabs) in them too. This Cos one has a subtle multi-coloured thread running through it, which makes it a little different from your average grey jumper… I also love that it is quite a loose weave, and feels a bit slouchy (saw it in the store the other day). Perfect for a boy or girl. Love.
£27.00  cosstores.com 

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cable guy

Gap Textured Cable Jumper (6 months-5 years)
I always love a classic cable knit jumper, and thanks to the genius of Isabel Marant, they are having a bit of an ongoing ‘moment’. This Gap one is spot-on. It also comes in ivory, which I also like, but the grey just has the edge for me. I bought it for Marlow, and he’ll be busting it out soon I’m sure. Just such an effortless, cool jumper to have in the drawer. And obviously just as great for the girls too…
£15.96 (was £19.95)  gap.eu 

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mini snowflake

Mini Boden Snowflake Jumper (0-4 years)
It’s December now, so I’m officially in full-on Christmas mode (no more keeping it under the radar because it’s really only November…)! I’ve already ticked a few people off my list (including the twins), and this cute jumper will be heading in the direction of my gorgeous nephew, Baby James. It is just one of his presents, but specifically with a Christmas day outfit in mind (sorry, but I’m not a fan of dressing babies up in mini santa costumes – just always feels a bit weird somehow…). This jumper is the perfect mix of cute, festive and stylish. The perfect Christmas gift. I couldn’t resist snapping up the navy and grey striped version too…
£24.00-£26.00  boden.co.uk 

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mini battenburg

Topshop Mini Battenburg Jumper (3-18 months)
Is this the coolest jumper ever? And the name just makes me love it that little bit more (although, I must confess, battenburg is not my cake of choice…). Ok, so it might be 100% acrylic (ouch), but who cares when it looks this cute? Just chuck a long sleeved body underneath! I’m so buying one for Tabs. And possibly one for me too (yes, it comes in non-mini size too!).
£22.00  topshop.com 

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a cool classic


Mini Boden Guernsey Jumper (2-14 years)
My lovely friend, Annie (mum of two super-stylish boys) tipped me off about these fab Guernsey jumpers (although how they had slipped under my radar I’ll never know?). The Guernsey jumper is such a classic, but always looks so cool (on everyone). I love boys in simple, chunky jumpers, and this one is absolutely perfect (the classic Guernsey details are spot-on). Looks great, and so warm and toasty. I couldn’t decide between the classic navy and the grey marl, but that’s not a problem because they’re both in the sale. Result!
£25.50-£27.00 (was £34.00-£36.00)   boden.co.uk

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mini skeleton

Topshop Mini Skeleton Sweater (3-18 months)
Sorry, I know this is a bit of a belated Halloween offering (although I am still working my way through the huge bowl of ‘treats’ due to a complete lack of trick or treat-ers last week…), but I still had to post it because it’s just so cool. As you know, I’m not normally a fan of anything even remotely gimicky (or tie dye??), but I kind of love this. Admittedly it’s not grey, cashmere, striped or French, but what the hell? Just keep the rest of the outfit really, really simple, and trust me, it will look fab. It would also be a great addition to a less predictable (and cooler) dressing up ‘look’. Love it or hate it, you can decide. But for the record, I definitely love it.
£15.00  topshop.com 

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I heart this jumper!

Next Heart Bobble Jumper (3 months-6 years)
Now that nursery is on half term, my latest Little Spree obsession is jumpers. Mostly because it is SO cold today! We took Tabarlow to London Zoo, and they were bundled up in so many layers, they were barely able to lift their arms to point out the gorillas! I even resorted to my favourite trick of layering knitted tights under jeans (yes, Marlow too) to keep out the chill. So literally overnight, a pretty blouse with a cardigan over the top is just not cutting it anymore under a Winter coat. Time to call in the big guns: knitwear. I just love this jumper from Next so much. I was actually really torn as to which colour to post (it also comes in a sugary pink – a bit Maria Carey, but still super-cute if you style it up (or rather down) with the right thing. I love the bobbles! Such a sweet detail. Ok, it may not be your cosiest, most luxurious cashmere, but if you layer a lovely cotton long sleeve top underneath, you’ll be good to go…
£15.00-£17.00  next.co.uk

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stripes


John Lewis Striped Jumper (3 months-3 years)
Another day, another stripe. I always love John Lewis boys’ jumpers, and they always do a  great Breton striped one. I love that this one is a lovely caramel colour instead of the standard cream or white. And the buttons at the neck are a fab little detail that just add that little extra ‘something’. I’m going to John Lewis tomorrow, so may well snap one up for Marlow…
£18.00-£19.00  johnlewis.com 

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h&m & unicef

H&M’s ‘All For Children’ Collection
I loved it last time (I scooped up so many great pieces for Tabarlow), and it’s back again – H&M’s genius collaboration with UNICEF. These are just a few of my favourite things (how cute is that bow dress?), but there is much more (including a tent, wall stickers and magicians’ hats…). This time the collection is made up of cute fashion as well as fab dress-up pieces for both boys and girls (think Halloween costumes, but way cooler). The collection will be available from 18th October (tomorrow!) from around 300 H&M stores, as well as online. H&M will donate 25% of the sale price of every piece to UNICEF’s work in Bangladesh. Through this partnership, H&M and UNICEF aim to promote education and improve the health of children in slum areas around Dhaka in Banglasdesh. So you can shop up a storm and help a great, worthwhile cause at the same time. What’s not to love about that?
hm.com 

ps: sorry for the gap in posts, but I have had wifi issues in Miami. I hope all these lovely things have made up for it…

pps: please don’t buy everything! Leave some things for me! I’m not back in London until Tuesday…

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in the hood

Les Tricots De Margot Cashmere Hooded Jumper (6 months-3 years)
I’m only interested in all things cosy at the moment, and you don’t get much cosier than this! It would work well in place of a jacket in this Autumn weather (as long as it’s not raining…). Love the neutral colour, front pocket (little ones always seem to love a pocket – mine love to stash their ever-growing collection of Happyland people in theirs) and the cool elbow patches. It’s not necessarily cheap, but as I have already mentioned, (just a few times…) the quality of the cashmere is fantastic, so I think it’s great value. I just love this company! Very tempted…
£58.00  lestricotsdemargot.com 

ps: exciting news if you’re a fan of Igloo Kids (I most definitely am). They are having a sample sale in Islington (sorry anyone outside of London). There will be a wide range of clothes, shoes, (they always have the best shoes!) toys and home furnishings for newborns right up to 12 years olds, all at unbelievably low prices. Yes! Thursday 1st until Saturday 3rd November, 10.00am-6.00pm at 300 Upper Street, Islington N1 2TY. See you there!

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love!

Lost & Found Heart Jumper (7-14 years)
I always find myself needing good, fine-knit jumpers for the twins at this time of year. I’ve already bought some great chunkier ones, but they are just too warm/heavy to wear at the moment. This one is exactly what I need (and does come in smaller sizes in the store – I saw them in the Kingston John Lewis). Cute design (love the camel and red combo) and the extra-long sleeves are a cool detail. What’s not to love?
£20.00  johnlewis.com 

ps: went to Westfield today in search of shoes for Tabarlow. Ended up buying the Jones Bootmaker suede desert boots (same ones they have already!). Marlow’s are navy, Tabitha’s are camel (only because they didn’t have her size in the navy, but I actually really love them). Also bought Marlow the M&S navy suede velcro ‘Walkmates’ for nursery (which he’s also had before!). For £20.00 you can’t go wrong really can you? Still on the hunt for decent velcro shoes for Tabs though. Not easy!