Category Archives: Tops

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pretty embroidery

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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

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little sailor

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Cyrllius Baby Sailor Top (6-36 months)
Now that we have (finally!) ditched the Winter layers, Tabarlow are starting to bust out their Summer clothes. But this weather is still a little unpredictable (I’m covering all bases today in denim cut-offs, cashmere jumper and Chanel ballet pumps…), so it’s the perfect time to introduce a few cotton long sleeved t-shirts into their little wardrobes. I always find them so useful, particularly for nursery when the temperature can change dramatically from drop-off to pick-up. This is a great one from Cyrillus, and I can can see both Marlow and Tabitha wearing it. And I never, ever tire of navy and white stripes…
£21.00  laredoute.co.uk

ps: just popped into Gap and saw this adorable cheesecloth baby girl’s dress. Just had to share it!

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grey stripes

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Emma Levine Boy’s Striped Shirt (0-12 months)
Love the style of this striped shirt. A little bit hippie, but not too much (you have to be careful with boys’ clothes and the whole hippie thing…). I don’t find it easy finding shirts that I like (somehow they always look either too ‘laddy’ or too preppy…), but this one ticks all the boxes, and is on my shopping list for Marlow. When I came across it, I also noticed that this ’Joanie’ dress of Tabitha’s that I posted a while back is still available (just slightly different colours from Tabs’). It was possibly one of my favourite dresses on her ever. I loved it! I would buy her another one, but sadly she’s too big for it now (it only goes up to 24 months, although she wore it until she was almost three). Oh well, I’m sure they will be other dresses…
£20.00  amazon.co.uk

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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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sweatshirt stripes

Tootsa MacGinty Striped ‘Joe’ Sweatshirt
So there are some sweatshirts worth buying that aren’t grey? Who knew? Love the (non-primary) colours of this one, and that it’s still a classic sweatshirt style. And a fantastic price. Loving the Tootsa.
£15.00 (was £25.00)  tootsamacginty.com 

ps: just had a quick count up, and out of the last 20 posts, six have included stripes!! Conclusion? I love a stripe! Hope you do too…

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pretty hippie

Emma Levine ‘Joanie’ Top (2-9 years)
This is the top version of a dress I posted back in October. It turned out to be one of my all-time favourite dresses on Tabs, and people always commented on it whenever she wore it. A lot of friends said they wanted one in their size (me too)! I love the top because it will look so perfect with faded skinny jeans (to balance out the prettiness). I always love a folky/hippie style top (or dress, or anything really…), but only worn with non-hippie things. This one is hand woven, and I love the blue-grey stripes and the pretty embroidery and frills on the shoulders – all gorgeous details that make it special. It’s great to have something a little ‘different’ sometimes. This is  quite ‘mini adult, but in all the right ways. Love.
£32.00  emmalevine.net 

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is it a blouse or is it a smock?

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…

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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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stripes, hearts & glitter

H&M Long Sleeved Heart T-Shirt (1-8 years)
I’ve been meaning to post this t-shirt for ages (I bought it for Tabs before Christmas). I love it! It’s very similar to a Crew Cuts (the fabulous J Crew kids collection for anyone who hasn’t come across it…) one that I bought for her a while back when I was in L.A shooting for Red. But I tell you what, that one definitely did not cost £3.99! You probably can’t see from this picture, but the heart is glitter (so cute!). Tabs just wears hers with her favourite (and now perfectly faded) Gap skinnies (yes, still going strong…) and hi-tops, and will be wearing hers on Thursday.
£3.99  hm.com 

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who doesn’t love a Breton stripe?

Joules Girls Long Sleeved Top (3-12 years)
I actually can’t believe so much time has passed without me posting a Breton t-shirt! Then I stumbled upon this one. And it’s a great one. Lovely quality, and a good fit (it has a cute boat neck). I also love that it’s off-white like the original French Breton t-shirts. Oh and it’s 100% cotton. It claims to be a ‘girl’s top’, but that’s never stopped me before…
£12.95-£14.95  joules.com

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baseball tee

The Little White Company Colourblock Long Sleeve T-Shirt (2-8 years)
This may not be the most exciting post in the world, but sometimes something a little more ‘every day’ goes a long way (oh God, Marlow is obsessed with rhyming at the moment, and it’s clearly catching…). But obviously it has to be stylish too (do I even need to say that?). To me, this is the perfect everyday boy’s t-shirt. It’s simple, stylish, jersey cotton… and navy and grey! I always love these kind of baseball style colour-blocked sleeves (and the best thing about this particular one – that’s it’s completely plain). And it’s a great price too.
£14.00  thewhitecompany.com

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stars + grey marl

Petit Bateau Boy’s Long Sleeved T-Shirt with Star Print (3-12 years)
Couldn’t resist another sale bargain. Sorry – just keep coming across more great things that I feel compelled to share. Some sizes have sold out, but there a still quite a few available. Petit Bateau is one of my favourite sales haunts, because they always have great reductions (I actually buy very little from them between sales). This is such a cool top, and one that I know Marlow will live in. I love the grey slub jersey, and the patch pocket is a cute detail. And you know how much I love a star print…
£15.30 (was £25.50)  petit-bateau.co.uk

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loving your look!

Vertbaudet Sailor Sweater & Trousers (1-18 months)
If you’re quick, you can still get your mitts on this cute little (100% organic) number. Love the colours, and the layered feel of the trousers. Just the right combination of style and comfort that we come to expect from our French friends. Who needs stylists when you can buy ‘ready made’ outfits as gorgeous as this? Hmm…
£17.00  laredoute.co.uk

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starry starry blouse

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 

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spoilt for choice

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 

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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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it’s a wrap

La Redoute Unisex Baby Organic Cotton Wrap Top (0-2 years)
When it comes to dressing babies, top of my list is how cute they look (obviously!). But practicality always comes a very close second. When the twins were babies, I was constantly changing one of them (clothes, nappies, you name it…), so although I wanted them to look stylish (sorry, call me superficial, but I am a Fashion Editor after all…), I also needed them to wear things that were easy and quick to whip on and off. Enter the wrap top. I had a few similar ones to this (all French brands actually – must be a French thing) for the twins and they always looked so sweet. They always look great layered over tights or leggings, and are perfect for boys and girls. And obviously I love the grey stripes! Stylish and practical is possible if you know where to look.
£11.00  laredoute.co.uk