Fabulous Dresses from Belle & Boo
It is no secret that we adore Belle & Boo from UK artist Mandy Sutcliffe. Her whimsical creations have captured the hearts of many and after barely two years, business appears to be booming. I could easily get Belle & Boo happy and fill my house with the delights of the ever growing range.
Earlier this year Mandy and Australian designer Esa West of Tea Pony released their first collaboration: Lost Dress (above left). A perfect cotton summer dress with cute Lucien print cap sleeves and a tie fastened neck. The body of the dress has plenty of room for playing and features the Belle & Boo ‘Lost’ print which continues around the back of the dress. It is also very easy to get onto small babies (I know this as I slipped one onto a 3 month old Monty to check sizing for our local stockist The Beanstalk – don’t think he minded!). Sizes 3 – 6 months to 3 – 4 years.
This month they have released their second collaboration the Let’s Hug Pinafore Dress (above right). It is made from a soft denim fabric which gives it a trans-seasonal quality. The detailing is cute as a button – loving the red & white trim and drawstring. Of course it features the ‘Let’s Hug’ print this time on a pocket. If you’re lucky you could always win one on Esa’s blog as she has a giveaway running until 27th July 2009. Sizes 6 – 12 months to 3 – 4 years.
I hope this is a long lived partnership, as Mandy’s prints and Esa’s dresses are made for each other. Both dresses are £32 from Belle & Boo.
Find previous Belle & Boo posts here.
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A thirty something Mama of three, Kat is a shameless geek who has given up any pretence to the contrary. Her favourite website for shopping is Etsy where she loves supporting artists and crafters while getting something truly original. She is Bambino Goodies' first features editor. Read Kat's Bio.Subscribe
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They are gorgeous,—- rushes off to acquire one
Welcome back Kat, loving the dresses, they are so gorgeous!
Zoo – I know, think Milla will be getting her first piece of denim!
Brenda – thank you, very glad to be back! xxx