The Tiniest Trendsetters


Yesterday I showed you the first sketches of the Gucci Kids collection that will make the hearts of the tiniest trendsetters leap with joy. I am at the moment in L.A. and this might have inspired me to today`s post. Celebrity offspring following in their parents` stylish footsteps is seen here everywhere. Photographed by trendhunters, the kids have an already well-established look like their style-icon mums and dads.


With Suri Cruise leading the way at the ripe old age of 4, who would have thought the little girl that newly born already graced the cover of Vanity Fair magazine would become such a fashion superstar?! There are blogs devoted to her style, designers send her presents (remember Ferragamo`s Sofia tote) and it might be only a matter of time before Hermès creates the “Suri” bag. You can argue about the „high heels“ she is wearing but the mini fashionista definitely rocks the Burberry check and ballet tutus. Malicious gossip has it that she is pushed by her parents. Regardless of the veracity or otherwise of that account, I can assure you that my love for fashion started very very young, too. I drove my mum crazy with my strong attitude towards my own style.

The little fashion icons also play a pivotal role in the advertising concepts of their actress-designer-mums that mostly have their own fashion lines. Doesn`t Suri looks adorable in her mum`s Holmes & Yang dresses?


Or let`s look at No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani who designs the stylish L.A.M.B. collection and dresses her son in the subsequent line for little L.A.M.B.s.


Ex Beverly Hills 90210 star Tori Spelling has turned her style into a clothing line for kids age 0 up to 4 years named Little Maven. The mother of two also wrote a book about fashionable motherhood.


Another book author is Nicole Richie whose second novel “Priceless will be in stores this fall. She is probably the most experienced and successful designer of all these fashionable mums. Her two lines are named after her daughter`s three names: The accessories and shoe collection is called House of Harlow 1960 and the clothing line Winter Kate. Nicole has a great vintage inspired boho-chic style with a modern edge. She also got a lot of credit for her maternity line that she created in collaboration with A Pea in the Pod.


That the tiny trendsetters can become grown-up “Material Girls” shows the example of Madonna`s thirteen-year-old daughter Lourdes Leon who is co-designing with her mum a juniors clothing line named after Madonna`s 1984 hit song for Fall 2010.  It is a mix of fierce and cute elements with a lot of references to the singers former look like a tutu dress paired with studded combat boots. The Material Girl collection will be sold exclusively at Macy`s for back-to-school-season starting August 3rd.

LoL, Sandra

Gucci, Gucci

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A few days ago, I told you about the upcoming new Gucci Kids line that will hit the stores globally in November 2010. Today I have a sneak peek at the collection for you. The young fashionable crowd can partner up with their parents perfectly. I am totally in love with the gorgeous little trench and the iconic bomber jacket.

Pushing a stroller in a pair of fancy Gucci heels might be just as fun as seeing your tiny trendsetter debuting a little GG insignia.

LoL, Sandra

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Photos: Courtesy of Gucci








Gucci Kids

Gucci Kids

Yesterday, Gucci unveiled their first children`s collection designed by Frida Giannini for spring 2011 during the Pitti Bimbo trade fair in Milan. The Florentine brand had such a big success with their baby shoes and diaper bags during the last years that they are expanding their junior line to clothing, footwear, accessories, gifts and sunglasses for boys and girls divided in two age categories: 0-2 and 2-8.
The logo shows a stylized teddy bear that I am sure kids will love.
Start your fashionista life in the cradle, wow!

LoL, Sandra

Kids and the City

Kids and the City

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Bracelets, preferably many different ones worn together, are absolute must-haves. Celebs like Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Ritchie do not leave the house without being heavily armed. If you dream of stacking it like the stars, visit Nina and her Kids and the City shop. The charming mother of two sells a huge variety of those It-pieces.

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Bracelet "Biscuit" CHF 79.-

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Kids CHF 69.-

Charm Bracelets, CHF 79.-

Charm Bracelets, CHF 79.-



Elastic Bracelets, CHF 79.- each

Elastic Bracelets, CHF 79.- each









Sautoir "Biscuit" CHF 235.-

Sautoir "Biscuit" CHF 235.-


Sautoir "Medailles", from CHF 400.-

Sautoir "Medailles", from CHF 400.-







If you are looking for the perfect little special gift, Kids and the City is definitely the place to go. Most pieces can be personalized like the engraved medals “sautoirs” , passport covers or hand painted Swedish clogs for Mums and their little ones. I love to order my gifts for newborn babies at Nina`s.


Clogs

Clogs, CHF 115.-/160.-

Personalized Bags

Personalized Bags, CHF 59.-









Necklace, CHF 95.- per engraved pendant

Necklace, CHF 95.- per engraved pendant

Bows, small CHF 8.-, big CHF 10.-, Headpiece CHF 10.-

Bows, CHF 8.-/10.-, Hairpieces CHF 10.-









Scarfs by TANK, CHF 510.-

Scarfs by TANK, CHF 510.-

Personalized Baby Cushions

Personalized Baby Cushions, CHF 75.-









Passport Covers, CHF 54.-

Passport Covers, CHF 54.-

If you are interested, do not hesitate to contact Nina at or +41 79 7683723. In case you are living in the Zurich area, you are more than welcome to visit her next week on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th of May from 10am – 6pm (or by appointment) as she is having a special “May Shopping Spree” on those days. Her address is Breitackerstr. 4, 8702 Zollikon. See you there!

LoL, Sandra

Photos:© Sandra Bauknecht


What a doll!

Anemone

Here she comes, the last one out of three: The Anemone Barbie® by Christian Louboutin. The most glamourous of the trio is completing this limited edition collector`s set with a visit to the Cannes Film Festival. In a statement-making gown and of course some stunning heels by the famous shoe maestro, there is no doubt you will be falling head over heels for this red carpet diva. Available from today at net-à-porter.

LoL, Sandra

Christian Louboutin`s Dolly Forever Barbie®

Safari Barbie

Here she comes: The new Barbie® by Christian Louboutin called Dolly Forever. This time she is wearing a khaki mini dress (showing the safari trend for summer), sunglasses, gold extras and the absolutely gorgeous Forever Tina fringed boots. Naturally our little fashionista is accompanied by 3 extra pairs of red-soled mini Louboutins, each with their own shoe box and bag. She seems to enjoy her adventure in Paris a lot.

If you are interested, you can order the cute redhead online. The last of the three limited editions is to be launched in May to the Cannes Film Festival. I will keep you posted!

LoL, Sandra

Barbie goes Gaga

Isn`t it amazing how fashion, art, music and movies are all connected with each other?! I love to explore those alliances.

So here is the reason why boys should definitely play with dolls. Veik, a 29-year-old from Beijing, lets Barbie go Gaga. Fashion meets Art through his designs. Since his childhood, he has treated the plastic ladies like stars and created many stunning looks all by hand. Fascinated by the phenomenon of Lady Gaga, he captured her role as a fashion leader in every single one of his accurate doll`s outfits.  Aren`t Barbie`s feet cute in the futuristic Alexander McQueen shoes?!

But no need to hurry to the next toy store, his designs are not for sale. Take his work as an inspiration to experiment on your own. I am sure that if you have got kids, they would love an afternoon of arts and crafts for their Barbies.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Barbie

Barbie® by Christian Louboutin

Catburglar Barbie

As I have never outgrown my passion for Barbie dolls, this one is on top of my wishlist for Christmas: The Cat-burglar Barbie® by Christian Louboutin. Launched this December and first in a series of three, she received a complete head-to-toe Parisian make-over as envisioned by Christian Louboutin: “She needed great shoes, a thinner ankle and, to me, as I’m obsessed with feet, a foot more curved.”

The master of fabulous footwear completed her black cat-suit with four different versions of his statement red-soled heels that all come with miniature shoe boxes and cloth shoe bags (how adorable!!!). Also included with every one of the first Barbie® by Christian Louboutin limited edition dolls is a chic collectable calendar that documents all their jet-setting adventures together. Barbie “went” to Paris for one year exploring the designer`s ultra-fashionable life and visiting all his favourite places.

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In February a safari-themed Barbie® by Christian Louboutin will be launched and the series will be completed in May with a creation dedicated to the Cannes Film Festival. If you do not want to miss them out, go to www.net-a-porter.com.

Merry X-mas to all of you! May all of your wishes come true…

LoL, Sandra