Style Smaller Shop

A few weeks back, my friend, Savvy in San Francisco, posted on a new shop that was created by her friend, Style Smaller (don't you love the blogging world?  We all seem to meet virtually at some point).  The images she shared had me intrigued and I popped over to take a look.

I was suddenly viewing some of the cutest accessories, home decor and toys that I have ever seen for the littles.

Kate has pulled together an incredible collection of items that make it hard not to order.  I couldn't resist.  With Easter right around the corner I was able to pick up a number of items for Baby Girl's basket that are unique with prices that do not break the bank.  After all the responses on Instagram, asking where I picked up the above necklace and below tattoos, I figured I had to share more.  

Here is just a glimpse at her shop and what you can pick up for your littles.

Accessories

Home Decor

Toys

The best part of all is that Kate is incredible to work with on your order.  

It makes supporting the shop even better.

You can visit the entire Style Smaller Shop here. 

Bella Baby

Cleobella, the handmade clothing and accessory line, has always caught my eye for the intricate design and eye catching patterns and colors used in every piece that is made.  Each one is a work of art and I currently have my eyes on this handbag and this clutch for Spring.  What I never realized until perusing their website the other day is that they have a baby line, Bella Baby.

It is just too much.

First, you have the adorable harem pants for the littles.

Chambray Ikat / White Ikat / Purple Ikat

 Then there are the beautiful blankets...

Coral and Turquoise Ikat / Royal Stripe Ikat / Purple Stripe Ikat

And as if the pants and blankets weren't enough, they also have bibs!

Burgundy / Peach / Navy

I adore the sophisticated colors and detail in the fabrics of each handmade item.  If only Baby Girl could fit in the pants and still used blankets and bibs.  Luckily I have friends and family having babies because I am dying to order some of these.  They would make the perfect baby shower gift don't you think?

You can view the entire Bella Baby collection here.

Mini Mara Hoffman

When it comes to resort wear, Mara Hoffman continues to be one of my absolute favorites.  Her prints, fabrics and designs instantly transport you from every day life to white sand beaches nestled somewhere in the tropics.  Every season I peruse her collection, trying to decide what bathing suit and coverup I am going to get, wishing I could just get it all.  I just cannot get enough.  And then she goes and launches a children's line...

and it is cuteness overload.

Bringing in her eye for prints and design, these bathing suits, bikinis and coverups are everything I love about Mara Hoffman, all for the littles.

My favorite pieces are this rash guard,

and this romper

but truthfully, it is all adorable.

To view the entire children's collection, click here.

And don't forget to look for yourself.  

I am currently eyeing this dress and this bathing suit.

Come on summer, get here!

Sunuva

As a Southern California native, my family and I tend to live in beachwear and swimwear more than any other clothing throughout the year.  As luck would have it, we have pretty incredible weather and even after school starts and the holidays approach, we are blessed with sunny skies and numerous beach days.  This also means that we constantly need to protect ourselves from the sun.  Sunscreen definitely helps, but sometimes it is not enough.  

Sunuva is a British clothing line that focuses on creating stylish beachwear and protective swimwear for children.  The creators, Emily and Sabrina, were disappointed with the lack of protective swimwear there is for children.  They, having children themselves, felt that what was already out in the market was not as cute as it could be and felt they could bring boho style to a quality product with a particular function.  From there, Sunuva was born.  The line has grown from swimwear to include beachwear and they will be launching their first resort collection this year.  Seems like the perfect clothing line for Southern California doesn't it?  

Sunuva was kind enough to send the kids some incredible pieces and I thought the perfect place to show them off was Balboa Island, one of our favorite spots in Orange County.    
         

The boys were wearing the Grandpa Shirts and Cargo Shorts while Baby Girl was sporting the Paisley Rash Vest.  Baby Girl's rash vest was not only extremely feminine and cute but also offers UV 50+ protection.  With regards to the boys pieces,  in the first 20 minutes of being on the island three individuals stopped me to ask where I had picked up their shirts.  Apparently everyone thought they were as cute as I did.  All the pieces were extremely lightweight and allowed for easy movement as we ran around the Fun Zone, splashed in the water and indulged on candy and Balboa Bars.     

Since launching the line, Sunuva has been spotted in numerous magazines and has been seen on the children of celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna.  You can find the line all over the world in department stores such as Barneys, Harrods,  and Harvey Nichols and resorts such as the Four Seasons and One and Only.  You can also shop the entire line on their website by clicking here.

Sunuva also takes sun protection extremely seriously and you can read about their entire "Safe in the Sun" campaign here.

* Juggling in Heels did receive complimentary clothing for her children but opinions are 100% my own.
    

Mickey Through the Decades

On Saturday the family and I ventured up to the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to attend Old Navy's "Mickey Through the Decades" Vintage Tee Collection launch party. The kids had a blast picking out their own tee's from the large selection of designs created to showcase Mickey and his friends throughout the years.  My favorite?  The old school Mickey Mouse Club shirt.  I used to love that show.

After visiting the t-shirt booth and previewing the entire collection (in which Baby Girl promptly asked to put hers on), we were able to visit with Mickey and Minnie (only Baby Girl would take the photos though...), get our own character drawings, watch some new Mickey short films, complete some Disney crafts, and indulge in some pretty tasty treats all day long.  They had their own red carpet moment and for the first time they were able to see what a real movie studio looks like.  It was a great new adventure for them and just another reason why we love bringing them up to LA.

The entire collection of Disney tees are available now at Old Navy stores or online here.

Product Review: The Car-Go System

The SugarSNAP girls have done it again!

You may remember the product review I did on the SugarSNAP files back in March.  These files have made keeping my handbags, pool bags, park bags and diaper bags (yes, I use a lot of different bags) much more organized.  Who knew they could tops these!

The ladies over at SugarSNAP decided that all our bags are not the only things that need organization.  I am guessing they saw my car and realized I, and every other mother out there, needed some help in keeping their cars organized too.

Say hello to The Car-Go System.

This system takes everything I love about my files, everything I hate about the amount of items crammed throughout my car, and brings together a one-stop, everything I need, woops I forgot it but there it is, organization system that I cannot get enough of.

With school starting only a month ago, I have found that with three children, practices, games, classes, grocery shopping and everything else we are running around trying to manage, I am spending more time sitting in my car than anywhere else.  I have also found that with Baby Girl in tow the majority of the time, there are often things that I forget for her (extra diapers, toys, books, snacks.  You name it, I have forgotten it).  Thanks to the Car-Go System all these items sit in the back of my car, ready to be pulled out whenever I need them.  Plus, the mess that was all over my car is now perfectly organized in one spot.  Take a look.

One of the best parts of this system is that the files can be removed if you need to take something with you and my other files from the diaper bag can be put into the system so I am not doubling up on things.  Mixing and matching.  Just like my clothes.

I have been using my system for little over a week now and it has actually allowed me to carry less in my bag because I know it is already stocked in the car.  It has also saved me a few times thanks to forgetting to grab diapers and wipes.  Plus, my car is a lot more clean, which I did not think was possible.  I love, love, love this system.    

You can order this Car-Go system directly from their website here and, because they are so nice, if you use code JUGGLING, you will receive 20% off your purchase of any sugarSNAP products from now until October 31, 2012!

The next order of business is a new car.  Who would have thought we would outgrow a Yukon?!    

* Juggling in Heels did receive a complimentary Car-Go system to review but all opinions are 100% my own and I love it.

Little Gilt

As if I need another reason to shop on Gilt Groupe.

Today one of my favorite flash sale sites has launched their very own private label, Little Gilt, a collection of apparel and bedding for babies and children.  It is ADORABLE.  The initial sale launched this morning and is featuring 17 styles of baby apparel, ranging from onsies to two pieces gift sets and bedding.  Here is a look at a few of the items.

Prop Plane Kangaroo Romper

Striped Kimono Hoodie and Pant Set

Ruffle Kimono Jacket and Legging Set

Ruffle Kimono Romper

The entire line is extremely cute but my absolute favorite are the airplanes.  LOVE.

This sale will be active for three days and then will move to Gilt Kid's Baby Boutique, which will give members daily access to high quality essentials for the little ones.

Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately for my wallet), baby girl no longer fits in these littles sizes but I CANNOT WAIT to see the upcoming youth launch.  

Not a member of Gilt Groupe yet?  Click here to receive your invitation!

  

Tea Please!

Is it really July?!  I am quite shocked by this.  With the fourth of July this Wednesday, we are headed into another crazy week of celebrating all that summer has to offer.  More food, more sun, more drinks and more fun.  NOT that I am complaining!  And did I mention that we head to Chicago next week to visit my Best Friend and her family?  Better start getting ready for that too!

This past weekend was really one of my favorite weekends of the summer with my sister's wedding on Friday, a neighborhood BBQ on Saturday and a family BBQ Sunday.  We spent spare moments at the pool with the kids and simply laying around the house, re-energizing for the next event.  It was all so much fun and I will definitely be sharing photos once I can get a second to go through them all.

To kick off this first Monday of July, I wanted to share with you an upcoming Tea Collection sale that begins today on Gilt Groupe at 9:00am pacific.  I know I have mentioned it prior but I am a HUGE fan of Tea Collection for my children, especially for Baby Girl.  They consistently deliver incredible prints that are not too over the top (remember, I am not a huge fan of pink EVERYWHERE).  And not only are they cute, but they wash and wear EXTREMELY well, keeping their shape, color and quality throughout numerous beatings from my children on the playground.  With the way they destroy clothes, this is actually quite amazing.  Because Tea Collection tends to be a little more expensive, getting their items on sale is a must.

Here is a little sneak peek at what is going to be on the sale today...

Ancho Chile Striped Dress
Gilt Price: $18

Boys Amazing Army Jacket
Gilt Price: $55-79

Ruffle Sleeve Top
Gilt Price: $15

Girls Two Tie Surf Lily Dress
Gilt Price: $49

Boys Color Blocked Short
Gilt Price: $26

 

If you are not a member, click here for an invitation.  If you already are, then you know that it is a MUST to be on the site at 9:00am (pacific) sharp or you will miss out!  

Happy Shopping!

The Wendy Bellissimo Launch Party

After visiting the Brunello Cucinelli Showroom and sipping champagne in Beverly Hills, what better way to end the day than attending the Wendy Bellissimo Launch Party for Gilt Baby and Kids!  Hosted by Angie Harmon, the event was held at The Palihouse in West Hollywood and I am so glad we made the trip up from Orange County to attend.  The new collection includes clothing, bedding, shoes and bags and I would be hard pressed to decide which items were my favorite.  The clothing launched on Gilt this past Wednesday (did you catch it?) but the other items will continue to launch over the coming months.  If you are not currently currently a member of Gilt, you can click here to become a member.  If you are prego, or have little ones, you are not going to want to miss this.  Thank you so much to Gilt and Wendy Bellissimo for having us!

The host, Angie Harmon with Wendy Bellissimo
Wendy and I
My friend K and I posing for the camera

Sharon Osbourne previewing the shoes
The venue (LOVED it)
The delicious cocktail menu

* all photos courtesy of Getty Images and Juggling in Heels