Original Sister
September 6, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
Although here at BG we’re still dedicated fans of popping brights and quirky prints, there’s definitely been an increasing trend of understated, high quality staples that can of course be mixed with more vibrant accessories. Original Sister is a recently launched clothing brand for girls 2-12 years with a simple concept of neutral, contemporary basics [...]
UGG Concept Store at Step2wo in Selfridges
September 6, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
UGG have opened a concept store for their kids versions in the Step2wo children’s shoe concession in Selfridges. Featuring the largest selection of pint sized UGGs in Europe and with plans to roll out to the Birmingham and Manchester Selfridges over the next few months, it’ll no doubt be a destination for the fanatical.
Hot Preview: Livie & Luca Autumn/Winter Shoe Collection
August 24, 2011 by Natalie · 2 Comments
As affordable shoes for kids go, Livie & Luca are my favourite! Ever since I featured them a few months back, the girls have been asked so many times where their shoes are from. They’re charming, stylish, eco friendly, and totally blow apart the kids shoe market that veers sharply between being too twee and [...]
Superhot Sale! Massive Clearance at Due South
August 21, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
Our pals at Australian design store Due South are literally heading back south for good so they’re having a massive clearance off brands including Oobi Baby, Rock Your Baby, Polli and Mozi. Super hot bargains by BG favourite Oobi include the apple raincoat now £25 down from £40 (sizes 1-5 years), knitted vests for [...]
Puma DJ Juniors – making hip music with your feet
August 16, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
Normally I’m not keen on bells and whistles shoes for kids, but I couldn’t help but think how cool these Puma DJ Juniors are which feature three sensors for hip mini folk to make music with – check out the video. Think Funkmaster Flex rather than twee tunes so breathe out. Available exclusively from Step2wo [...]
Rob Ryan & Mini Moderns Wallpaper
August 16, 2011 by Kat · 3 Comments
Sometimes a little thought pops into your head which is pure genius. An idle conversation one dreary afternoon months ago has resulted in a collaboration between two of my very favourite designers: Rob Ryan and Mini Moderns. This first (seriously hoping not last) wallpaper from the paper cut artist features birds flying through the sky [...]
Fabric Flavours Summer Pop-up Shop Brent Cross
August 15, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
Fabric Flavours, the cool gang behind the nostalgia inspired range of tee’s for kids featuring characters from some of our favourite shows, books, and comics of yesteryear has opened a pop-up shop at Brent Cross shopping centre, North London for the summer. No ordinary tee, their high quality with lots of quirky details that work [...]
Crocs Chameleons Translucent Clog
August 11, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
I didn’t think I’d succumb to getting Crocs for the girls but found that they became essential as a substitute for wellies during the summer as they weather everything including when you get trapped outside a theatre with hundreds of panicked people during a torrential storm at Disneyworld and have to walk (correction: wade) through [...]
New: Olli Ella Bedding Collection
August 10, 2011 by Kat · 2 Comments
Olli Ella who wowed us last year when they launched their collection of stylish gliders have just announced their latest creation is a collection of luxury nursery bedding. Their debut prints are a pair of organic geometric repeat prints called Poppet (in blue) and Posey (in pink). The collection comprises of sheets, a blanket/play [...]
Win a family ticket to Lollibop Festival at Regents Park this weekend worth £108
August 1, 2011 by kate · Leave a Comment
We have a family ticket for four worth £108 to give away courtesy of Lollibop! Festival season is in full swing and this weekend (5th – 7th August) sees Lollibop, the festival created for under 10′s take over Regents Park in London. There’s a craft market, enchanted forest, ‘Minimission’ (think family clubbing Ibiza style), a [...]
Anorak Magazine 5th Birthday – Draw us a happy cover competition
July 24, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
One of our favourite kids magazines, in fact magazines full stop, Anorak ‘The happy mag for kids’ is celebrating its 5th birthday in September and are marking the occasion by having their entire anniversary made by little folk with a competition to create a ‘happy cover’. The winner will not only have their drawing on [...]
Tootsa MacGinty Now Online!
July 8, 2011 by Kat · 2 Comments
What seems like forever ago (but was only February) I brought you news of hot new clothing brand Tootsa MacGinty. Their debut collection of unisex children’s clothing is filled with bright colours, animal motifs and designed to be handed down. Each item is not only durable but soft and comfy. Betsy has one of their [...]
Hot Summer Sales round-up #4 Bargains at Smallable, Kidsen, Boden + more
July 5, 2011 by Lucy · 2 Comments
Surf suit, was £24, now £12, available in sizes 3-6m to 18-24m, Boden. Soph4Soph dress, was £28, now £14, Love It Love It Love It. And still they come! Check out the latest and greatest additions to our sales section. Olive Loves Alfie. Check out the Stoke Newington boutique for up to 50% off brands such [...]
Exclusive: Jennie Maizels Fabric
We love a good tip off and this afternoon we heard the sizzling hot news that Jennie Maizels has teamed up with Linwood Fabric to design a line of fabric. Jennie Maizels is a seasoned illustrator, author and creator of Clothes Plasters (stocked all over including Liberty where they sold out due to high [...]
Hot Summer Sales Roundup #3 Bargains at Sienna Loves Kai, Sisters Guild, Little Fashion Gallery + more
June 22, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
LOVE blanket by Rice DK now half price at £55 at Sisters Guild. Napoli Coat by Mini Rodini now half price down to £27.50 at Sienna Loves Kai Shopping Gods and rain have mercy on our bank balances! Another day, another sale to tempt us. Here are the latest sale hot spots that we’ve featured [...]

































