T-Shirt of the Week #23

Stella McCartney Arlo T-ShirtStella McCartney Kids – Arlo “Meat Free Monday” T-Shirt (size 2-14yrs) $80.00 www.stellamccartney.com


My Muse Max 34

My Muse Max 34Striped Jacket & Panther Tee – H&M, Black Skinny Jeans – Zara Kids, Sneakers – John Varvatos for Converse, Sunglasses – RUUM


My Muse Max 31

MaxLakesideT-Shirt – Crewcuts, Suspender Denim Shorts and Hat – H&M, Sunglasses – Cherokee, Sandals – Salt Water Sandals


My Muse Max 30 “The School Concert Edition”

Concert1Tuxedo Jacket – Stella McCartney Kids, Plaid Trousers – La Miniatura, White Shirt – Zara Kids, Bow Tie – H&M, Sneakers – Converse and Flowers – Courtesy of the Corner Deli!


My Muse Max 29

MaxPlaidCoat2Plaid Peacoat – RUUM, Horse Raglan Tee – Stella McCartney Kids, Jeans & Hat – H&M and Camo Boots – Rubber Duck


T-Shirt of the Week #11

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Beloved – Gummy Bear Kids Tee (size 24m – L) $29.00 www.belovedshirts.com

 


Coloring Book Couture

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The thought of a magic marker stain on my kid’s clothes would normally make me cringe and run for the soap and water. But lucky for our DIY enthusiastic children, designers are embracing the art of customization. Color Your Own Tees are a big trend for this coming spring. The idea is simple. Think of a coloring book, but instead of paper it’s fabric. Your children are encouraged to scribble away till their heart’s content, creating a one of a kind fashion masterpiece. And as proud as they are to show you their latest artwork from school, chances are they’ll be even more proud to prance around showing it off on their chest.  – Jill Topol 

  1. Mini Rodini Godzilla Pen Tee with textile marker kit (size 80-146) $40.00 www.minirodini.com
  2. Crayola Fabric Markers (pack of 10) $4.79 www.joann.com
  3. Stella McCartney Kids Goldie T-Shirt with fabric marker kit & pencil case (size 3-12yr) $75.00 www.stellamccartney.com
  4. Lacoste Color by Numbers Boy’s Graphic T-Shirt Gift Set with case and fabric markers $65.00 www.sonatafashion.com
  5. DC Comics Superman Color My Tee T-Shirt with fabric markers (size 5-8yr) $5.99 www.myteespot.com

T-Shirt of the Week #7

StellaMcCartneyHorses

Keeping in theme with our recent trend report on photorealistic prints for Spring-Summer 2013.

Stella McCartney Kids Patty Vest “Stampeding Horses Tank” $60.00 (size 2-14y) www.stellamccartney.com


Adam Ant Saved My Life

We all have defining moments in our lives that we’ll never forget. One of those moments for me was back in junior high school around 1982. I was watching MTV (which at the time actually played music videos) when a video came on for this Johnny Depp / Jack Sparrow looking guy called Adam Ant. The British rocker’s music had me in a trance like a siren luring in a sailor with their hypnotic melody. He was the most beautiful and talented man I had ever laid eyes on. I was instantly in love. Head over heels in love! From that moment forward the way I viewed life would forever be changed. Basically it was the beginning of finding my own individuality. Instead of being that pubescent little girl who blended into the crowd, I felt comfortable being a little different. Instead of automatically liking whatever Casey Kasem played on the radio, I opted for the not nearly as popular post-punk and new wave music scene. And Instead of falling prey to peer pressure to wear the latest cookie cutter trends, I opted for vintage finds and punk inspired fashions. Kids can be really mean and made fun of me. I’d be lying if I said it didn’t hurt, but it never made me want to change a thing. I loved who I was and the fact that I was a little different. Those bullies could go f#ck themselves. By my junior year in high school a lot of those same popular girls who had made fun of me wanted to be my friend. I guess my non-conformist look and attitude had become cool. Holy sh*t! I was the latest trend!!! I’m proud to say I never befriended any of them.

Now that I have a son of my own it’s extremely important to me that he feels comfortable in his own skin just like I did. As long as he’s happy and not hurting anyone I’ll support him. Kids can be so cruel. I can’t always be there to shield him from bullies and narrow-minded peers, but I can let him know that it’s okay to be yourself and be proud of it. Not everyone has to like New Kids on the Block. It’s okay to like Adam Ant. – Jill Topol

My teen idol and imaginary husband Adam Ant. Vivienne Westwood designed all of his costumes!!!

Yes, I dressed Max up as Adam Ant one year for Halloween. All for selfish reasons and I don’t regret a thing.

Want to dress your kid like my childhood idol?

1. Stella McCartney Kids Will Military Jacket $184.00 www.stellamccartney.com

2. Little Marc Jacobs Kyle Military Jacket $115.00 www.neimanmarcus.com