Quoted from Willy Wagtail Blog:
"Such a sad story of the recently collapsed clothing manufacture’s building in Bangladesh. 8 stories high, full of thousands of workers. They were getting paid approx $37 dollars a month, for 6 days a week of work, at 10 hours a day. There were many well known clothing brands being made in this factory.
If you ever feel unsure about buying baby and kids clothes, because you don't know where, how or who has made it, then buy Australian Made kids clothes. Its as simple as that."

Couldn't have said it better...
Buy local, ethical or hand made!
Its not always easy and I still have slips, but if we all try the market will respond to the consumer and we can all make the world a slightly better place.

*K*

PS. Willy Wagtail is having a sale, a great time to snap up Australian merino clothes for your little people

Amor Amor - Monster Love!

I have been shopping.

First up, two new babies have arrived (yay!) and secondly A seems to be suddenly growing out of all her clothes.

 

Luckily I found a shop that solved both these issues (sorta - A will need more clothes but we have a a start).  Amor Amor is the brain child of three talented Colombians who now call Australia home.   Here they create quirky, unique monster themed clothes, cushions and paper goods.  The limited edition range of clothing uses soft cottons, water based inks and features amazing hand drawn artwork. 

The skirt I ordered for A is beautifully finished, and so sweet.
I was so pleased with it, and the speed that it arrived, that I brought more stuff. I got her a onesie and another boys onesie for one of the new bubba's.

Its awesome to find a range of funky boys clothes that's not dominated with insipid baby blues, but is cute while retaining a bit of attitude.

I'm totally eying up these colour yourself cushions for my next purchase.  Brilliant idea! Its such a shame A is no where near to being able to colour.

Perhaps you too will find something fabulous at Amor Amor for your little monster!

*K*

All images from Amor Amor, please ask permission before using.  Thanks.

A few of my faveriot things - Fantasy Fashion

These head pieces are some of my fantasy fashion loves - you know the things you wish you had a reason to not only own but wear on a regular basis...

Winter White Cloche, by Etsy Seller Yellow Field7

Sweet and Blue Cloche (Yellow Field 7)

Amazing Head piece by Feather Children Love

Feather Children love blog and etsy shop

I love hats - and (most of the time) I suit them - its such a shame I have no reason to dress up for work - but when I have kids - well Peter Pan watch out!!!

Wouldn't be nice to live in an era or a space where it was acceptable everyday - *sigh*
The time and effort both sellers must put into their creations blows my mind - they are all truly works of art! Do check them both out!

Have a fashionable week!

*K*

PS all Feather Children photos from here, etsy shop link here
      all Yellow Field 7 photos from etsy

Felt! {Friday Finds}

Felt is New Zealands Art and Craft Online Market.
I've mentioned it in one of my first posts but I've never properly talked about it! So here we go...
Felt was created by the talented Lucy Arnold who co-owns a graphic design company called Board of Design.  I have nothing but admiration for those who take opportunities to help artists and crafts people shine -  and sites like Felt, Etsy and Australia's Made It do this while allowing others to do it too!! So we can all feel a little warmer and fuzzier about our shopping habits!

 Blue Swan Retro by Swanwear.  Birdie Tags - Red Tui by Songbird.    New York Neck-piece by the-funk. Two Cheeky Fantails, by Lastik

Take a look some time, and maybe, just maybe, you'll find something that you'll want to keep, and you too can support some of our very amazing local talent!

Have a great Weekend

*K* 

All About Heidi {Friday finds}

Don't you love it when sweetness and practicality come together!

All about HEIDI shoes are the cutest lil'l things! Made in Australia, all three designs are seamless and adjustable so that they fit perfectly and comfortably to little feet, meaning even small children have shoes that move naturally with their feet whether their crawling or walking, or still somewhere in between!
Find them online at My Messy Room, The Fairy Jarden, Karimu, and at the stockist's listed here

Have a Comfortable weekend
*K*

Huffer {Friday Finds}

Whenever I go home back to NZ I stop into the surf and skate shops and stock up on Huffer tees and hoodies.  But Huffer is offers more than the funky tees made world famous by Orlando Bloom, they have an awesome fresh take on street fashion.  I've been prowling their website and have seen lots of bits that I want...
like these:

Looks like tights and skinny jeans will be a must have again this winter!

To see more, and to shop (they now ship internationally YAY!) visit the website