Hilary Duff: “Stuff By Hilary” New Eyewear Collection
January 2, 2008 | 1 Comment
She may not be the rising star in Hollywood, but Hilary Duff has grown up in innumerable ways since she first starred in Disney - and I don’t think she’ll be stopping anytime soon. Now an actress in her own right, she’s also a singer and a clothing designer. The line, “Stuff By Hilary” has been around for awhile, but she’s recently added to it: eyewear for kids, tweens and teens.
The eyewear is already available in Walmart stores across the United States and Canada. Each of the frames come in different shapes, colors and styles, but they all have an “HD” foil logo on the inside right. Some of them have crystals or cut-out shapes like butterflies. I think it’s safe to say, there’s something for almost any girl.
Hilary’s designs include 2 types of eyewear available for the kids: Definitely Duff and Citrine, which are available in 2-color combinations, antique gold/green and purple/lavendar.
Hilary has designed seven frames suitable for the tweens and teens including Dignity, Cody, Stormy, Metamorphosis, Susan, Vintage and With Love.
You can visit www.stardoll.com to dress up a “Hilary Doll” or just about any other star. It’s kinda fun.
Joel Madden Launches Line of Fashionable Baby Clothing
December 14, 2007 | 4 Comments
Joel Madden, who is expecting a little one of his own very soon with (girlfriend) Nicole Richie, has launched a collection of baby clothes on DCMA Collective. Joel’s brother, Benji, helped him the clothing line’s creation.
These clothes might look a little worrisome: I mean, there aren’t that many parents who want to dress their newborn in skulls and crossbones, but the truth is: Skulls are in. And the clothes are, surprisingly, pretty cute.
Joel said, “I was inspired to make baby clothes because I’m excited to share something I love with my kid. I think it would be really awesome for me and the baby to dress alike.” Let’s hope that means the baby’s a boy.
The designs include a onesie, a baby hoodie, and a baby t-shirt. They might not be organic, but they’re just adorable. The tee is $23… is it wrong that I want to buy that for my friend who just had a baby boy?
Holiday Clothing For the Girls
November 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment
My two younger cousins may be sisters, but they’re as different as two little girls can be. The older one hates dresses, and hates dressing up. The number of times we had to tell her to put her skirt down as a child… But the younger one loves dresses. She loves to dress up and look pretty - Christmas and Easter are her favorite times of year. She’s almost guaranteed a new dress.
Here are a few tips to help find that special girl a holiday outfit she loves and can shine in.
For the girls there are several options dresses, pants or skirts, and shirts.
1)Dresses
Long or short, dresses are as different as the girls who wear them. Sometimes, length is better with age - when kids are younger, they can get away with shorter dresses without a problem. Funny how that works.
This two-piece burgundy dress is available at Target for $23.
This $40 dress from JC Penny is very pretty and covered in a nice lace - could be perfect for the child who is conscientious and careful.
This beautiful $40 red and black velvet dress is also at JC Penny.
2)Pants
For kids like my little cousin’s sister, pants are the perfect way to go. Black pants are best for the winter holidays, but khaki are okay, too.
These black velvet pants are available at Target for only $12.
These brown corduroys are available at JC Penny for only $32.89
3) Skirts
The great thing about skirts is that, unlike dresses, they can be worn more than just a few times, and they’re just as pretty.
This brown skirt is available at Target for only $15.
This black skirt is available at Target for only $17.
4)Shirts
This sweater is available at Target for only $13 in black and white, and can be paired with a nice shirt and worn frequently. It’s pretty and can easily dress up an outfit.
This pretty buckle top t-shirt is available at JC Penny for only $15. The sweater beside it is available in red, black, purple, blue, white, brown and gray for only $11.
This rhinestone heart tee is available at The Children’s Place for only $6 in black, brown, blue, red, white, purple, pink, green, off-white and various pastels.
Getting the Kids Ready for Christmas
November 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
It’s just over a month before Christmas (did it come early this year, or what?), and it’s time to be thinking about what to put those kids in for the big day. My brother hated Christmas clothing as a child (he might still hate Christmas clothing, but he’s not so young anymore), but my sister and I loved it.
All kids are different when it comes to dressing up, and no matter how your family does it - take the kids shopping with you, or give it as a morning Christmas gift - finding the right clothes are an important part of the day. Here are a few tips to make it a little bit easier.
For the boys:
1) The pants
Khakis are nice, because, according to my brother “they’re not as scratchy” and they still look nice. They can also be worn for Thanksgiving, Easter, and other occasions. Black pants are nice for Christmas and Easter - they have a more formal look about them. And unless they’re from an actual suit, my little brother’s complaint is null. And not every little boy complains about suits. My best friend’s little boy loves them because “he can get more girlfriends.” Straight from the mouth of a six-year-old. He’s just like his mother.
These cotton pants are available in khaki, black, gray and navy at JC Penny for only $17.
These suit pants are available at C&T, www.clothesandthings.com (as are the shirts that accompany them) for only $10.
2) Shirt
If you’re going for the suit look, the shirt is easy - a nice, long-sleeved button up combined with the suit jacket that matches the pants. But other options include a nice polo shirt, or just a long-sleeved button up.
This white Ralph Lauren polo shirt is only $32, and it might be a little cool with the short sleeves, but as long as he stays inside where it’s warm, he should be okay.
These boy’s long-sleeve button-up Oxford is available at Inka’s Coolwear, www.inkascoolwear.com for only $19.
Tomorrow: look for Christmas shopping for the Girls.
Finding the Right Kids’ Clothes
November 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment
We know kids - especially girls - are growing up a little too quick these days. I mean it. Picture this: eight-year-olds in mini-skirts and skin-tight shirts, trying to look grown up and sexy. What is that’s causing them to grow up so quickly?
1. Friends, especially those with older siblings. Girls see the way others are dressed, and they want to look that way, too. Girls want to look older. Until they hit somewhere between 21 and 30 that is, when there’s a frantic desire to look younger. Children see what’s cool, and what’s hot, and they want that, too.
2. Teen/adult/celebrity “role models.” Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff, Vanessa Hudgens… really, anyone in the spotlight. They’re “cool” and pretty, and everyone wants to be cool - and pretty.
3. Toys. Once upon a time, there were Barbies. Now there are Bratz. Barbie had goals and careers. The only thing Bratz are set to do is climb a stripper’s pole. And that’s a toy being marketed to children. Girls see what Bratz are wearing, and that’s what they want to wear, too.
Here are some tips to helping your kids look cute, “cool”, and fashionable without breaking the budget or having other parents ban her from their house.
1. Dresses and skirts are fine, but try to keep them about knee length, or have them layer it with leggings. Leggings and layers are “in.” Try Children’s Place or Gap Kids, which have dresses, including “Sweater Dresses,” which are perfect for leggings for only $20-30.
2. Denim is everywhere. Children’s Place has jeans for $15 for girls and boys, and Navy Pier has some nice jeans, too. Make sure they’re not baggy or skintight, and that they don’t drag on the ground.
3. Khakis are a good addition to any wardrobe, because they can be worn for semi-formal occasions, too. (Dark khakis are in, light khakis are waaaay out, and colored khakis could be fun, too.) Try Children’s place.
4. Cute tops and sweaters. Again, layering is in, and long shirts, with pastels and prints and then, long shirts can be over and under the shorter shirts. Navy Pier, and Gap Kids are good places to look. Don’t forget sweaters!
The Little Seed Children’s Specialty Store
November 6, 2007 | 3 Comments
When it comes to kids, there are always things to worry about: toxins, allergies, and what to do about them. Former Child star, Punky Brewster (Soleil Moon Frye), has opened a children’s store, “The Little Seed” that specializes in “green,” or eco-friendly products. She had a hard time finding a store that carried organic, non-toxic items she knew were safe for her children and the environment, so she decided to make sure others wouldn’t have the same problem.
Frye and two of her friends, Paige Tolmach and Beth Birkett opened the store. All three women have children of their own, and Tolmach explains their inspiration on their website (www.thelittleseed.com):
“After spending months on the web researching and buying non-toxic and organic products that wouldn’t irritate our babies’ skin, we realized that the search to find these items was shockingly difficult.”
“The Little Seed” environmentally safe and non-toxic paint, and recycled bags. Products include organic crayons and paints for crafts, non-toxic wooden toys, Kate Quinn, Fauna and Speesees Organic Baby Clothes, organic wool blankets and baby clothes, organic body products, and Jennifer Myer jewelry. These products guarantee safety for your child and the environment. And as Frye said, “It’s an opportunity to make the planet a little greener.”
100% Organic Cotton Clothing For Kids
August 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Trendy and stylish have never been associated with organic clothing – until now. Teaze of California, a leading clothing manufacturer, is bringing color back to the natural world with their new brand of girls and juniors clothing – Grow Free. Made from 100% organic cotton and colored with low-impact dyes using recycled water and heat, Grow Free will offer a ‘green’ alternative in casual wear.
The innovative new brand is 100% grown and sewn in the U.S.A. Teaze will introduce Grow Free at the WWDMAGIC Marketplace taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from August 29-30 in booth # JR 11922.
“Teaze of California has a very strong reputation in the industry for high quality, trendy clothing priced right. It has been our goal to take that expertise and introduce a brand of clothing for girls and juniors made from 100% organic cotton,” said Kristen Lantz, president of Teaze of California. “We want girls that have the environment in mind to have cute yet affordable options when it comes to fashion, and Grow Free does just that.”
Teaze has been providing fashionable, reasonably priced, high quality clothing since 1983 to major chain, department and specialty stores in the United States. Teaze has marketed both through branded labels as well as developing private-label product utilizing a large network of sewing contractors in the United States, Mexico and the Far East. For more information on Grow Free and Teaze of California you can visit www.growfreeusa.com.