http://www.momblognetwork.com/shopping-deals/playtime-new-york-roundup-part-2 February 20, 2011 Playtime New York Roundup: Part 2 Posted by MyMomShops 28 weeks 3 hours ago I'm back from vacation and busy catching up. Thanks for bearing with me while I finish up my posts about Playtime New York and BlogHer '10. Here are some more of my top kids' finds from the former (and check back later today for a giveaway from the latter): I was so excited to meet the team behind Soft Clothing (also one of our new affiliates). Remember I mentioned this company earlier this summer when they had a sale at Totsy? I had heard about Soft Clothing several months ago from one of my son's Early Intervention therapists; she told me that some women had created this fantastic new clothing line specifically to meet the needs of children with sensory problems (such as children who have "tactile defensiveness" in which the feel of clothing tags may be unbearable to them). The clothing is all tagless, flat-seamed, and, yes, very soft. Plus it goes up to size 7/8- since sensory difficulties may not always have disappeared by that age/size. Take a look at some of their products, including cute graphic tees and color block dresses. (p.s. I may be working with this brand some more...a trunk show, perhaps? Stay tuned). Next is Kit and Lili, a brand which I first met at the indie Bubble trade show a few years ago. It has soared to success since then; you may recognize their clothing and accessories from other shops and catalogs such as Chasing Fireflies. Their bold, modern Marimekko-inspired designs are winners with both moms and kids. And, we may have a giveaway with them soon. See, lots of good news when I disappear on vacation for a little while! Ready for unbelievable cuteness? Check out Little Mave, which bills itself as "vintage inspired pretties for babies and girls." If you've got a little girl to spoil, you must check out these beautiful hand-made ruffled diaper covers ($28, up to size 24 months) and bloomers ($36, up to size 6). It is always a pleasure running into the folks at 3 Sprouts, another designer I met early on who has now enjoyed success with retaukers like Giggle and The Company Store. New this season: organic hanging wall organizers, and eco-friendly art smocks (please note the prices in the photos are wholesale; the smock costs $24 at Giggle). Playtime was a debut trade show for SoYoung Mother, a company that makes eco-friendly "lifestyle" bags for moms & kids, including diaper bags and lunch bags. (Apologies- from this point on I accidentally deleted the photos I took, so I grabbed the remaining photos from the designers' own sites) Feast your eyes on these gorgeous handmade goodies for kids by clemence g., a designer who hails from, bien sur, Paris. You can buy their lovelies stateside from time to time at Comptoir D'en France. Last but not least, I was introduced to Bequita, a children's clothing designer with products for ages 6 months to 6 years. The designer, Rebecca Bardes, was inspired by time she spent volunteering in China and uses signature details such as handdrawn fabric prints, Chinese knot closures, and mandarin collars. So pretty, and made with certified 100% organic cotton, too. Missed Part 1 of my Playtime New York Roundup? You can read it here. Part 1 of my Playtime New York http://mymomshops.blogspot.com/2010/08/playtime-new-york-roundup-part-1.html Monday, August 9, 2010 Playtime New York Roundup: Part 1 Two weeks ago, I paid a quick visit to the New York debut of international trade show Playtime. It was a pretty awesome display of new (and relatively new) designers of kids' apparel, accesories, toys, and even maternity wear. Held in a beautiful Soho loft space at 82 Mercer Street, it had a very cool vibe. I'm still sorting through all my finds and photos, but here are just a few to whet your appetite: bakker made with love is a French designer exhibiting in New York for the first time. The teeny-tiny infant clothes are TDF (the skinny jeans! the blazer! the silk dresses!). The French sure do know how to dress children. Not for sale yet in the U.S. Cute country gingham sneaks by Bensimon. Please tell me I'm not the only one who thinks of Kelly Bensimon when I see that name. Maternity dresses by Fragile, a Belgian brand. Why didn't they have this stuff when I was pregnant? I lived in cheap separates from Old Navy maternity Whimsical soft toys by Moulin Roty, another French import. Their website is every bit as sweet as their products. This one is great. Big Head Baby is exactly what you'd expect- baby clothing with extra snaps and "give" to accommodate the heads of larger babies. My son's head was enormous as an infant and this would've been great. Designed by an aunt who saw the need for this while dressing her (big-headed) nephew after his bath!
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