Mischief

We had our season shoot last Sunday, and we stayed to true LatteMama tradition and chose a Astrid Lindgren character as our theme. This time MetropolitanMum gave us the idea of telling the story of Lotta, and we went with it. Lotta is the naughtiest of the naughty, imagine cut off clothes, walking dirty shoes in the house, and everyones favourite...drawings on the wall. We had such a great time, and I think our models enjoyed doing everything they wouldn't normally be alllowed to do at home. Check our our rebels trashing the LatteMama home wearing Mini Rodini, Modeerska Huset, Indikidual, Mina Shoes and Bonnie Baby. Check out some behind the scenes snaps we got 

Get the Look: Stars edition

Get the Look! 

We love this outfit from Mini Rodini so much we can't help to give all of you an exclusive discount. This is THE autumn look, get it now for 20% off. Use voucher code: StarLook20 at the till. The pieces can be bought separately

Mina Keeps us Warm

They're finally here. I've been drooling over these wonderful Mina Shoes Pieces since I saw a first image back in 2011. Needless to say LatteBaby has already acquired a pair of each model. We're so happy to see this collection be for both girls and boys and we guarantee that coming from Swedish designer Linda, they will also be practical and keep kids warm. If there's anything us swedes know how to do it's design for the real cold weather. Check out the new models and get shopping, limited stock available!All shoes come in a lovely designed box as well, making new shoes even more exciting for your child x

Monday Mama: StyleMyBabyLndn

Monday Mama

 Kids, Fashion and Blogging with some of the Nets most famous Latte Mama's

Monday Mama is back with an all new crowd of wonderful Mum's from across Britain and Europe, giving us an exclusive look into the latest in kids fashion and blogging straight from those that matter.  

StyleMyBabyLondon

We are pleased to welcome Kari Nyack of Style My Baby London. After a fulfilling career in fashion and interior design, Kari started her career as a showroom assistant for a high-end

wholesale fashion company in North London, She then began personal interior and fashion styling.

After styling client’s children as a sideline, 

this brought her to her true calling.…Style My Baby London was born!

Name: Kari Nyack

Location: London

Twitter: @Stylemybabylndn

Website/Blog: www.stylemybabylondon.co.uk

Please tell us a bit about your services as a stylist?

My personal services are aimed at busy style conscious parents. 

"Turning children into mini fashionistas, bringing the perfect wardrobe to your door"

When the guilt ridden parent has been working all hours of the day all week, the last thing they want is to drag the kids to the stores to buy clothes at the weekends! Manic! A personal shopper and stylist is a blessing, someone who brings everything their child needs to their door, custom to their lifestyle, no stress, hassle free! Allowing weekends to be about family fun! I offer seasonal wardrobe, holiday wardrobe, and special occasion-wear styling as well as Interior design. I also do commercial projects, working with retailers and brands styling seasonal campaigns and Look-books etc.

How did you find your path to children styling?

I started working in fashion as a showroom assistant for a high end wholesale and distribution company, I then went on to designing Interiors for market properties. It was here I built up a client base and started personal styling clients workwear wardrobes. One day I was asked by a client to style their kids and that was it, I was hooked!

Which one is more fun? Fashion for you or for the kids?

Without a doubt, kids! I spend more on my kids than I do on myself!

How do you like to dress your son,  is he  giving his own input yet? 

He wears whatever, he is not really fussed. Although he does kick off sometimes about a particular pair of loafers because they leave marks on his feet! I dress him in all different kinds of looks, depends on my mood and what he is doing, if he is at nursery then I put less effort in as (I am sure that every mother experiences) he comes home an absolute wreck! 

My daughter however is not even 2 yet and she insists on wearing her wellies with everything! (at home nothing but!) I just go with it though, I think it's quite funny and adorable that she is expressing herself so young!

As a mother to a boy, what advice do you have for mothers who struggle finding stylish clothes for their sons?

It is true, there is a heck of a lot more available for girls! But there are some great finds out there for boys in the high street and designer wear, also there are some fab unisex brands. The childrenswear industry is growing so I don't think it will be too much of a problem for much longer!

What are your favorite finds in the baby fashion world?

Again there are lots of great unisex brands that concentrate on comfort as well as style, such as Indikidual and Beau Loves. On the high street Baby Gap and Zara Baby are always a winner. Designer brands, I love

Chloe and Paul Smith. 

Do you think runway fashion inspires children's fashion at all, or is it the other way around? 

Yeah absolutely, obviously the styles are designed to cater for children, but colours and fabrics etc all follow a similar trend.

What is your favourite SS2012 trend?

Colour blocking because it works so well with children! Also florals, neons and metallics are a favourite, but they will be back next Spring/Summer, hopefully it's a better one!

What do you predict will be the most popular one for AW 2012? 

AW fashion is probably my favourite! Of course I do prefer the sunny weather but I just love winter fashion, I love furs, boots, scarfs, hats, gloves and in this country it's one trend that is here to stay! I think kids look so adorable all wrapped up for the cold weather, big coats, woolly hats and rosy cheeks!

What's your top wish list items from www.latte-mama.com?

I love the No Added Sugar Trapeze Jump-Suit, that's in a Liberty print too right? I also love the No Added Sugar Ovation dress.

Ovation Dress, Trapeze Jump-Suit both by No Added Sugar

Dont Forget to Check Out Awesome Discounts on all Monday Mama Wish List Items

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#Ephraim&Pippi: Cardi Love

Bonnie Baby Cream Cardigan £41.50

Ephraim & Pippi

The style guru duo we love

What is more versatile, comfortable and key to any good mid season outfit?

The CARDIGAN

Neon Summer Textured Cardigan by Warehouse £42,
Bathany Knits Oversize Cardiganby FCUK £77  

Bonnie Baby knows the secrets of a good cardigan, this cream open weave little button up is cute, warm and goes with everything! The granddad style is still going strong in the fashion world and lends a certain classiness to jeans, dresses or shorts. 

Everyone loves a cardigan and with style starting to focus more on comfort and practicality they are a fashion forward accessory 

Pacific Dot Cardigan £70 by FCUK,
Sanny Sea Cotton Dark Blue £90 by J Lindeberg

The cardigan has crossed multiple social boundaries and now the lovely Latte Daddies in our lives can also benefit from Cardi Love, with some of the biggest male names in fashion sporting the super cool cardi.

#Ephraim&Pippi

#OutfitoftheWeek: RockStar

Ovation Dress by No Added Sugar £60,
Zebra Leggings by Mini Rodini £20

Outfit of the Week

Lets Get Rock n Roll

20% Off for 7 Days

Retro rocker fashion has been all over our magazines for years, the Mods and Rockers era is beloved to many and it can been seen in the latest summer 2012 denim trends and laid back leather jackets.

We <3 the vintage rock princess vibe of this silver dress and zebra print leggings. The dress from No Added Sugar is versatile and will take any young lady from play time to party time in style and comfort. 

With the weather also having taken a turn for the worse a splash of zebra print makes this outfit stand out with a multi-seasonal twist.

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Monday Mama: MrsChicFantastique

Monday Mama

 Kids, Fashion and Blogging with some of the Nets most famous Latte Mama's

Monday Mama is back with an all new crowd of wonderful Mum's from across Britain and Europe, giving us an exclusive look into the latest in kids fashion and blogging straight from those that matter.  

This week we have the pleasure of MrsChic Fantastique, event designer, freelance fashion and lifestyle journalist and blogger with a passion for social media.

Name – Mrs ChicFantastique AKA Michaela Deasy-Smith

Location – London and the South of France

Blog – ChicFantastique.Wordpress.com

Website – in the design stage

Michaela and her lovely daughter

There's so much passion for fashion on your blog, and it really shows through, when and how did this passion start? 

I studied journalism, art history and business at university, taking an internship with ABC radio in Australia. But every week I was writing to Vogue, Cosmo, and every teen fashion mag I could. While I was doing that a friend asked me to help organise a new salon store opening for Toni & Guy. It went really well, for a first time event organiser. I loved the buzz, and so steered my career into events, and boy, I’ve had fun. From Royalty, to celebs, the rich and the not so famous, I’ve had an absolute ball, and it’s been a lot of hard work. Ask Mr ChicFantastique who’s had to ring me at 4am to find out when I would be coming home, and that’s been in the weeks leading up to an event.  

At 7 months pregnant I was asked to travel to the Emirates to start work on another event project, and it was so huge, and such a fabulous opportunity, and I knew that I wouldn’t be able to keep up the work commitment, so I bowed out, and that’s when the blogging really took off. I am truly passionate about breathing life in the UK high street, giving a voice to independent fashion designers, retailers and creatives. If someone had told me 15 years ago that I could be using the internet to create a voice and easily get my work published, I could have been a millionaire over and over by now.

How has your style changed since becoming a mother? 

I definitely put more effort into making sure everything I wear is flattering to my shape (and I sometimes take a photo of what I look like before I go out – isn’t that just super vain?). I tend to put my jewellery on after I leave Chic Mini otherwise she will pull at it. I’m also more obsessed than ever about anti-ageing products. I do so much research into food, creams, and of course Botox, which Mr CF will not allow. If you would like to know more about my anti-ageing crusade, tune into Twitter on the 7^th of June for my Twitter party exploring the world of natural vs surgery.

Tell us more about your blog and how it complements your profession.  

My blog has to be newsworthy, interesting, inspirational and as independent as possible with a luxury edge. I suppose I am a ‘blogger’, but I make sure that my journalism skills shine through with accuracy, spelling and grammar, and attention to detail. People seem to like what I do and actual paid writing and events work is slowly coming through via ChicFantastique.

You're from Australia, live in London and visit France often, what can you tell us about how fashion varies in the different countries? 

THE biggest fashion difference is that UGGS are Australian and something we all had as kids - they were our slippers. So different looking to what they are now. But in Australia we would never have worn them out – they are for the house only. In the UK I have been at a cocktail party and girls have arrived wearing a fabulous dress and UGGS  – oh my god!!! NO.

You will not find anyone in France, no matter how cold it is wearing UGGS unless it’s a tourist. French women wear the most flattering leather mid-calf and knee high boots, and I love the look.

The UK is a hot-pot of independent fashion talent who design clothes, shoes and handbags, and I get goose-pimples each time I discover a new one.

I spend a lot of time in the South of France where fashion is all about luxury labels.

Australia does the best swimwear and underwear. My annual parcel is due to arrive from mum any day now.

How would you describe your little girl’s style? 

Chic Mini is Mariella. She has a fabulous head of dark hair, and massive bright, blue eyes, and eyelashes we would pay for.  And she wears colour so well. I’ve never had her in a lot of pink – she looks stunning in red, blue, deep purple. I’ve even had her in black. Mariella always has a trademark clip in her hair and wears hats beautifully. French baby and children’s clothing is always so full of colour, hardly any pink in sight, and I love it.

What are your favorite finds in the baby fashion world? 

We adore Sooki an Australian brand. The pieces have super cute designs such as Babushka Dolls; very functional with buttons and clips in all the right places, and they wash up well time and time again. We also have a stack of Bonds singlets…a bedtime must.

No Added Sugar is another gorgeous brand that design eye-catching pieces with zip and button detail and cute fabrics. I have my eye on the Trapeze Jump Suite on the Latte-Mama website, but waiting for a smaller Chic Mini size.

I don’t mind what brand we buy, but I have to have fab body suits for every day – long sleeve, short sleeve, sleeveless for the hot days.

Do you think runway fashion inspires children's fashion at all, or is it the other way around?

Oh absolutely. That is the beauty of runway fashion.  But becoming a parent is a very personal thing and gives you the most amazing confidence to get out of your comfort zone. Look at Victoria Beckham. But what I have noticed more in the last 5 years is that well known designers are becoming parents themselves. We are seeing their children in the front row at the catwalk, and the designers glowing with pride. Dona Karan famously created DKNY with her daughter in mind.

What is your favourite trend for SS 2012?

In 1996 I travelled Malaysia and Thailand and it was hot. I bought these really light-weight patterned trousers (we say pants), and not just one, but about a suitcase full. I’ve got no idea where they are – perhaps a charity shop or two. The printed trouser is back! And all I can think of are my travels. But I’ve relented and bought a pair from H&M and they are fab, fab, fab. This is what I’ve worn in my photoshoot for you. Make sure you wear with heels.

I also love the oversized clutch. I’ve invested in the Orange Lizard Oversized Clutch by New York designer Riki Rosetta available through BagServant.co.uk

What do you predict will be the most popular one for AW 2012?

I am seeing a lot of peacock jewel colours coming out of Australia at the moment. The very gorgeous Delta Goodrem (judge on The Voice, Australia) wore a stunning sequin blazer the other night at an outdoor appearance, and I want one.

Also, big bags. I’ve just discovered Jane Goodchild, handbag designer, and her lust-have big totes. You can try-on and buy at POP The Fashion Store in Olney. 

Mmmm, big bag love.

Mina Shoes £34-£40

What is your top wish list items from www.latte-mama.com? 

Each week I am measuring Chic Mini’s feet hoping she is ready for the gorgeous ballerina pumps by Mina Shoes. One day! One day!

#OutfitOfTheWeek: Surfs Up

#OutfitOfTheWeek

Barnum Shorts £33, Back to the Future Tee £19,
both No Added Sugar

It's official, we are in a heat wave!

This weeks its Beaches Galore,  and obviously we all want that uber-cool, and laid back LA feeling. 

No better way to get it for your trendy young man, than from a pair of surf shorts and a funky retro tee. 

20% Off for 7 Days

We <3 this outfit from No Added Sugar, it brings to mind skating, making sandpits, paddling and my favourite ice cream all round my mouth!

Surfs Up Everybody!

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Ephraim & Pippi: Mina Shoes

Ephraim&Pippi

The style guru duo for stylish parents and their tots

Spring is slowly creeping in on us and our sheepskin boots and leather brogues are getting kicked to the back of our wardrobes in favour of spring/summer '12 most sought after summer flats. 

Nothing says comfort and spring like floral ballerina flats. Mina Shoes have out done them selves with these garden party inspired flats in the candy colours so popular this season.

Nico Ballerina £34

Lets not forget our wonderful Mommies and Daddies. Versatile comfort is what you need when running around a playground or walking through the park and we have found just the shoes to do it in. 

Boat shoes are a classic style and this great pair by Ralph Lauren is brought bang up to date with the summery plaid print. In line with the 90s revival Dr Martens have made a reappearance and they are better than ever. These practical and feminine pair of cut out brogues are definitely made for walking. 

Ralph Lauren Polo Plaid Lander Boat Shoes £80
Dr Martens Carrie Shoe £80

Monday Mama: MrsAgathaMarple

Monday Mama

 Kids, Fashion and Blogging with some of the Nets most famous Latte Mama's

Monday Mama is back with an all new crowd of wonderful Mum's from across Britain and Europe, giving us an exclusive look into the latest in kids fashion and blogging straight from those that matter.  

This week we have the pleasure of MrsAgathaMarple,

a mother, wife and experienced blogger from Finland.

She gave birth to her adorable son in spring 2008, which is when it all started. She went on to start her very own blog shortly after in October 2008 and she loves blogging still.



Sari and her son



Name: Sari

Blog: MrsAgathaMarple

We have to ask Mrs Agatha, where did the name for your blog come from?

Well, I'm a huge fan of Agatha Christie, love her detective stories and my favourite is Jane Marple. So when I thought about a name for my blog that would stand out, MrsAgatha was the coolest name I could think of and the address also has Marple in it =)

You have been blogging for years now, have you noticed any changes in the children’s fashion blogging world?

Yes, there are more sponsored blogs, brands and businesses have realized how easy it is to advertise via blogs.

What's it like blogging in two languages at the same time, and do you ever feel like skipping one?

I feel like skipping all the time! :D It's quite hard to write in 2 languages but I can't skip Finnish since most of my readers are from Finland. And I can't skip English as I've noticed an increasing amount of readers outside Finland =)

How has your sons style changed since becoming older, do you even get to decide his outfit anymore?

When he was a baby I bought him very colourful retro-style clothes (brands like Ej Sikke Lej and Småfolk were my favourites then). But nowadays he dresses more like me, black and grey being the most used colours with some more colourful things too. I'm a lucky mama and he lets me to choose his clothes still! :D

He really doesn't care about what he wears, he's happy if the clothes are comfortable.

Scandinavian fashion has become very popular lately. Are there any must have Finnish brands out there, and how would you define Finnish fashion?

I recommend checking out brands MinuMinu and Aarrekid, those are the best Finnish brands for kids. Also Nosh Organics is cool.

Almost all Finnish brands use organic/recycled materials for the clothes and the designs are quite simple but feature a few unique twists. Most of the children's brands in Finland are retro-inspired since that kind of style is a big hit at the moment in Finland.

What has been your best fashion find in the past?

For myself: Swedish Hasbeens-shoes and for the boy: Vans-shoes (can you tell that I love shoes ;D)

What is your favourite trend for S/S 2012?

I love the colourful jeans!

What do you predict will be the most popular one for AW 2012?

I'd say sequins and warm jumpers.

What are your top wish list items from www.latte-mama.com?



Clockwise from top: Robot Tee £22; Puss Shirt £28;
SunBirds Hat £15.50; Out of Pocket Jumper £17; Roley Poley Pants £32

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Ephraim and Pippi: Dungarees

Ephraim and Pippi

The style guru duo for stylish parents and their tots

With the revival of 90s style, dungarees are back in our fashion magazines and on the catwalks. People want trendy but practical and versatile luxury clothing, not just for themselves but for their children. Dungarees are all this and more, for play time, nap time and any time. 
The spring shades are all about faded denim and candy colours which makes this set of Bonnie Baby dungarees bang on trend for 2012. Bonnie Baby is a great believer in organic cotton and these little dungarees are no exception.

Bonnie Baby Dungarees £38.50

Its not just kids that are reaping the benefits of the dungarees revival, Whether its cute, sexy, or sophisticated their is a dungaree to suit any style inspired Mummy. 

Clockwise: Pink Jumpsuit by ASOS; Coral Rope Playsuit by Mango;
Floral Jumpsuit by Pepe Jeans and Denim Dungarees by Fred Perry.
Sourced @ ASOS 

Our hottest picks for this trend are sourced @ ASOS and feature:


Coral Rope Playsuit by Mango £29.99


Floral Jumpsuit by Pepe Jeans £85.00


Denim Dungarees by Fred Perry £95.00


Pink Jumpsuit by ASOS 
£50.00

Princesse Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary

We're excited for the Crown Princess and Prince Daniel who only yesterday became parents to a little princess. This excites us because we love the royal family, there's a brand new baby involved and our mind instantly goes to fashion statements. How will the little princess dress?

Her mother has been known to be both classic, and at times dull (we're just repeating what we've heard others say). However, with the bold statement of naming her daughter Estelle, we've changed our minds a little bit about the style. Maybe, it won't al be frills, and tutu, and cashmere and silk, perhaps little Estelle is getting a hooded jumper from modern Mini Rodini and skull leggings from Slugs and Snails?

This is what LatteMama, the halfway haven between classic and unique, imagines baby Estelle look to be like.

A comfy Cardigan, soft and stylish and the perfect cover for what's underneath;

the statement piece, Estelle is a statement name and we predict this baby wanting the world to know that she's wild at heart...
while wearing this lovely handmade dress by Rafsen. So unique and dreamlike.

What the LatteBaby wears to party...

We were invited to a brilliant 2 year olds birthday party today. That's why LB pulled out his latest outfit - a crisp shirt with fabulous bunny wunny jeans both from No Added Sugar and now available at LatteMama. We'd show you a picture of the party boy, but he parties so hard we never had a chance to take a pic before he fell asleep!

The world lies at your feet...

Ever wondered why more shoes don't have cute kittens on them? Or why watermelon never was an option as a colour scheme for your pumps? We have, but finally someone has read our minds and made it happen. LatteMama loves it when there are so many fantastic, creative and colourful ideas roaming around, but even more when they come true. MinaShoes is the new Swedish brand created by the wonderful Linda Gullberg. The shoes are for young fashionistas and they express fun, confidence and childhood.

Just like LatteMama Mina is all about "expressing children's creativity and humour". The good news are the wonderful shoes will be available this february at LatteMama. We can't wait for the shoes to arrive, for now the only thing we can do is look at these fabulous pictures. What do you guys think about them?

Great things to come

We hope you are enjoying your christmas eve and that you have great plans for tomorrow! Our plans are to have a brilliant boxing sale starting tomorrow at midnight! So when you're done eating delicious food, giving all the credit to santa, drinking your mulled wine visit LatteMama for a generous sale, not starting from 5% or 20% off but at 35% and more! We look forward to seeing what you manage to bag from our sale! Here's a small selection of the things on offer!

GOD JUL!