The Yummy Mummy: Look Good, Feel Better

Loving your pregnancy but need some inspiration for your wardrobe?  Step away from the comfy sweats and read on!  Who says that being pregnant means looking less than best? Maternitywear has really come a long way so take advantage!  Anytime, anywhere, from week 1 to the big event, MyChildWorld has found some incredible online shops with items to make you look and feel like a true "Yummy Mummy".

Debenhams: Fun, Affordable and Stylish Maternitywear

A leading UK department store that delivers to 66 countries worldwide, the Debenhams maternity line offers fun clothes to wear to work or out with your girlfriends.  We think that maternitywear does NOT equal "frumpwear" -- that it's stylish versatility and comfort: taking key pieces in your wardrobe and mixing and matching them at whichever stage of your pregnancy.  

Here are some of our favorite picks, all from the Red Herring label:

You can visit Debenhams' UK website at http://www.debenhams.com/ or their international site at http://int.debenhams.com/us/shop/.  

Check them out on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest or connect with MyChildWorld on Pinterest under MCW - Maternity Wear!

Babes with Babies London -- luxury pieces that help you feel fabulous

The founder of Babes with Babies really said it right: "Becoming a mother is an incredible experience. It is amazing, awe-inspiring. But the undeniable truth is that it’s not terribly glamorous. "  We at MyChildWorld know this, as we are all mothers ourselves!  Stress, mood-swings and an ever-changing body can sometimes shadow all the wonderful aspects of pregnancy and new motherhood.  We sometimes need the "extras" to help us get back on track.  

With this in mind, Babes with Babies offers a luxurious line of maternity and nursingwear, product lines to pamper you with and chic accessories to add some extra sparkle to your day.

Let's start with the pampering, because really, sometimes all a girl needs is a little 'me' time to turn her day around.  

We especially like the UK luxury brand Bloom and Blossom's Revitalizing Leg and Foot Spray, which helps alleviate water retention and refreshes tired and heavy legs and feet (essential if you're in your third trimester!).

Have an important event coming up (well, besides the big day, of course)?  Babes with Babies also have some very elegant go-to pieces: 

The Stella dress: super versatile, it can be worn while pregnant as a tunic with tights, leggings or skinny jeans or even post-pregnancy--it has breastfeeding access to nurse discreetly and camouflages any postpartum tummy you may still have.  

The Amandine: we love this gorgeous dress!  Imagine what a statement you'd make with this one. So light and colorful and functional as well: you can wear it before, during or after your pregnancy. The sash will either accentuate your waist or your bump.  We call that a win-win.  

Babes with Babies ships anywhere you need them to!  You can also connect to them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest

Look under MyChildWorld's Pinterest boards at MCW - Maternity Wear and MCW - Beauty and Care.

Crocs: Comfortable Light Shoes

We know what you're thinking: "What are Crocs doing here??!!".  Well, they're known for their light, comfortable and functional shoes (and not just clogs!) and although they may not be the most glamorous footwear, you can't deny that at some point in your pregnancy, even the sight of heels will send you running (ever so carefully) in the opposite direction. That's where Crocs come in:

Love these sneakers!  Laced canvas upper with Crocslite™ cushioning.

Check out Crocs online (just change your location to your country) as well as their Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter pages.  Look up Crocs on MyChildWorld's Pinterest board under MCW - Completing the Look.


Now on to accessories: jewelry, bags and scarves, oh my!

Add some pop to your look with accessories from Accessorize:

Another great online shop that ships internationally, go to the Accessorize website for more picks. They're also found on Facebook, Twitter and of course Pinterest!  You'll also find some of our favorites on the MyChildWorld Pinterest board MCW - Completing the Look.

So there you have it--some of our picks to help you feel great and glam during your pregnancy!  Let us know what your favorite picks are on our Facebook or Twitter accounts!  

P.S...

Didn't we tell you, ladies? Oh how far we've come...!

Happy Shopping!

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Shan and Toad, the Charming Childrenswear Boutique

 

Inspired by her three little daughters, Shana Laub turned her passion for shopping into her Jerusalem-based children’s boutique Shan and Toad.  And what a passion!

Drawing inspiration from the children themselves and keeping in mind her style-conscious clientele, Shan and Toad presents select brands that are refined yet unusual, classic yet contemporary and always elegant, chic and of the finest craftsmanship.

You’ll find a incredible range of styles and pieces for every occasion: from accessories to sleepwear, casualwear to mini-me children’s couture.

Have a look at some of the brands and you’ll see what we mean!

BOBO CHOSES

The new SS13 collection offers simple and comfy shapes, friendly designs and carefully selected colors.

T-shirts, tanks, sundresses, shorts, and knitwear—boys and girls alike will feel free to play in comfort and style (because a comfortable kid is a happy kid)!

JUNIOR GAULTIER

Keeping with the Gaultier style, Junior Gaultier mixes sophisticated elegance with urban energy. Vibrant purples and pinks, nautical inspirations, clean lines and fun prints complete the line.  

Definitely the coolest kids on the block!

LITTLE MARC JACOBS

A casual and colorful line of childrenswear for boys and girls 0-12 years old, LMJ takes inspiration from the Marc Jacobs adult collections while keeping the line fun and bold with mini-me pieces and quirky touches.

PALE CLOUD

An absolutely fabulous and elegant line of girlswear, Pale Cloud takes 1960’s influences and transforms evening glamour into everyday pieces.

Sumptuous fabrics, beautiful tailoring and leather and stud detailing are found throughout this collection.  Truly incredible design and style!   

ROKSANDA ILINCIC “BLOSSOM”

An exciting new addition to the Roksanda label, the new Blossom childrenswear range was launched in June 2012 and has artfully combined playful ruffles and color-blocking since then.

Fun and free-spirited, Blossom dresses are absolutely adorable!

SOFT GALLERY

The SS13 children’s collection “PURE” of this Danish fashion brand takes contrasts to the max: innocent and playful/structured and disciplined. 

You’ll find soft color palettes with bold prints that highlight these elegant casualwear pieces.  We love the light pinks, blue-greens and grays that create beautiful color combinations to mix and match.

For your information...

We've listed just a fraction of what is offered on the Shan and Toad website here on MyChildWorld (38 labels in total!) so check out the web boutique at http://www.shanandtoad.com or connect with Shan and Toad on Facebook or Twitter:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shan-and-Toad/241103095958083?ref=hl

https://twitter.com/shanandtoad

Follow them on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/ShanAndToad/ or check them out on MyChildWorld's boards under MCW - Boys Fashion, MCW - Girls Fashion, and MCW - Baby Fashion.

Last but not least, Shan and Toad ship worldwide, offering free shipping on orders of $150.00 or more! 

Happy shopping, everyone!

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Meet Isossy: ethnic-inspired design for a style unique!

We are very happy to have Isossy on board , where globalization in kids clothing finds its maximum expression! This fantastic brand incorporates African, Asian and Western cultures to create contemporary clothing that all children can wear. In Isossy collections you can find a celebration of colors, vivacity and fashion in a unique and fresh style.

What Mychildworld loves the most in Isossy is the inspiration which transcends cultural barriers and opens it up for all children in the world, helping them to know and understand diversity in cultures and traditions better. A mix of African prints, Asian fabrics, western design and the result is extraordinary in all item of their collections. And hurry up because some of them are in a limited edition!

Their website is just amazing: you can find funny children music, a kid zone where our little princesses can dress up paper dolls and  a "download  stuff" area so that our little girls can really have the paper dolls to play with!

And if it's not enough you can check on Isossy children on:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Isossy-Children/186035741460499 , 

on  twitter https://twitter.com/isossychildren and on Pinterest http://pinterest.com/isossychildren/

On Pinterest you can find them on our boards MCW-Boys' fashion and  MCW - Girls' fashion
In this last one you find this pin. Let us know which color is your favorite because we can't really decide!!! Thinking of buying them both...

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Ilovegorgeous - Girls' clothes to fall in love with!

Nowadays it seems to be much easier to dress a young girl then a boy. But it isn't so easy as it seems.

Quality, style and individual designed clothes don't always come together. Ilovegorgeous is an exception! this brand sells individually designed clothes for babies and girls from 6 months old up to age 13. A mom can choose between trendy and colorful or more classic dresses, between everyday or party style dresses, which have in common fabrics that move with the child; chiffon, silk, jersey and velvet. Ilovegorgeous has got a wide range of clothes: from beautifully finished and flattering party dresses to pretty skirts with matching tops; fine knit cardigans and jumpers as well as gorgeous everyday dresses and coats. For special events, lovegorgeous features silk and silk chiffon dresses that are uniquely designed to suit every bride, every dress, every wedding from the ornate   Marie Antoinette bridesmaiddress  to the classically pretty Dorothy dress. And what about accessories? Your little girl will have also matching accessories to choose from including  hair bows, shoes, girls tights and necklaces.

Ilovegorgeous is located in London, Notting Hill Gate, and is sold by many wonderful boutiques across the UK, Europe and the USA. But what we at MYCHILDWORLD love is their online shop and the fact that they deliver worldwide! So if you are not located in London you have anyway the opportunity to buy their gorgeous dresses for your gorgeous girl! You can have a look at some of their creations on our pinterest board MCW - wedding with children and at MCW - Baby fashion 
And let us know if you love them as much as we do!

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Halloween is arriving!!!!

Halloween is around the corner and we at My child world are looking for cool ideas for our children. Here some great shops and ideas.

- What about a bright coloured witch? You can find these and other Boo costumes for girls and boys at Savvybritchesboutique. And they deliver even outside the USA :)

- We love the Halloween dresses (and not only the Halloween ones :)) for girls of the "Wild things dresses" Etsy store. Delivering in Europe.

- At Invitation Box you can find Halloween costumes for Babies and toddlers too, like this one. For USA only.

- For boys, have a look here (they ship internationally) and here. 

Can't wait for Halloween!!!!

If you find other cool shops for costumes, let me know :)

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Sleeping bags for children: help!

My child doesn't get along very well with bed covers!

I mean, she sleeps on a side of the bed and the covers lay on the opposite one. I stand up in the night to cover her up because she sneezes. Obviously, during her night dance-sessions, her pajama moved up to her neck and her belly is naked and cold.

So, while not sleeping, worrying that she gets sick, I had a brilliant idea (I thought, at least): a sleeping bag.

And then I started looking on the internet and I realized it wasn't such a good idea. Do you know why? Because sleeping bags are for babies. Max age 2 years. I could have a second child just to buy this lovely sleeping bag from Smallable (pic 1) but actually my child is 5!

But I didn't give up and I searched in e-shops specialized with outdoor items. Disaster! Do you have a clue how ugly camping sleeping bags are? They are really not the kind of stuff a 5 years old girl falls in love with.

But then I discovered that they look so awful just in Italy because actually in the UK and in America there are tons of lovely camping bags for girls and boys (like in this website, or in picture 2 and picture 3). The only problem is, they don't deliver outside their own countries.

So, here I am, still looking for a nice sleeping bag for my girl in Italy or in Europe. Any suggestion?

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