A Shoe-In: Livie & Luca in Pregnancy & Newborn
Livie & Luca‘s Turquoise Fun Dots are featured in the August issue of Pregnancy & Newborn!
To purchase these whimsical shoes favored by stylish children everywhere, visit www.livieandluca.com.
Classically Beautiful: Introducing Acanthus Jewelry
Acanthus is a newly launched collection of contemporary yet timeless jewelry that combines designer Nichole McIver’s love of art history and fashion. Using semi-precious stones and 14k gold fill wire, chain, and beads, Nichole custom makes each piece from her studio in Portland, OR. Launched in July 2010, Acanthusjewelry.com offers a selection of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets using amethyst, garnet, iolite, and quartz stones retailing for $55 to $240.
Named after the acanthus plant, whose spiny, flowing leaves have been incorporated in design motifs ranging from the columns of Ancient Rome to the pages of Medieval manuscripts, Acanthus jewelry features classic designs reflecting Nichole’s background in art history. Self-taught, Nichole was inspired to create her collection as a way to channel her creativity and artistic training.
Many pieces draw from her love of ancient art, including the Quatrefolia necklace, $120, a four-leaf motif found in Gothic cathedrals and Renaissance manuscripts. Other favorites include the Gemma necklace, $85 to $100, designed to be layered or worn alone, consisting of a drop pendant in a variety of semi-precious stones including blue chalcedony and onyx. The Alexandra earrings, $130, are a fresh twist on traditional hoop earrings, featuring beaded link hoops made of gold fill beads. The Anne bracelets, $75, are made of faceted gemstone rondelles and look great clustered on the wrist.
“I feel like the gold not only enhances the colors of the gemstones best, but it also reflects that inspiration of the opulent manuscripts and ancient jewelry styles that I love,” said Nichole, who has a Masters in Art History from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
To view the entire collection and learn more about Acanthus, please visit www.acanthusjewelry.com.
Livie & Luca Debuts Just Born Shoes & Fall/Winter Styles
Livie & Luca has hatched their newest addition for fall: Just Born baby shoes for sizes 0-6 to 18-24 months. The Just Born collection features soft leather upper baby shoes with a recycled rubber and suede hybrid sole ideal for indoor and outdoor adventures. Livie & Luca’s popular classic styles will be offered for these soft, flexible shoes, including the London, Holland, and Woodland styles.
Livie & Luca is also debuting their fall/winter collection for children in sizes 4 to 13, featuring the new cadet boots and ruche Mary Janes. Each style features Livie & Luca’s trademark attention to darling details, including animated elephants, rainbow buttons, blossoming flowers, and chirping birds. Each style retails for $45 at www.livieandluca.com and boutiques worldwide.
Dedicated to giving back, Livie & Luca has partnered with Art for Humanity to donate gently-worn shoes to children in Honduras. In addition, Livie & Luca donates 10 percent of their online sales to rotating charities.
Livie & Luca was created in 2005 by three moms seeking modern and funky shoes that were also lightweight and flexible for active children.
On the Cover of a Magazine: Babytalk features Right Bank Babies!
Right Bank Babies‘ Yellow Colorblock Dress graces the cover of Babytalk’s August 2010 issue!
A throwback to the swinging ’60s, this dress is available to purchase at www.rightbankbabies.com.
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Rainy Day Style: Bobinette Unveils Fall/Winter ’10
Inspired by a rainy weekend in the French countryside, Bobinette‘s fall collection is versatile and ideal for parents seeking stylish boy clothing in sizes newborn to 8 years. Bobinette‘s collection features organic layettes, flannel shirts, corduroy pants, print dresses, fleece jackets, and more at wholesale price points $16 to $60.
“I like the two Milo plaid shirts, they are soft, warm and comfortable yet stylish with pearls and snaps and shoulder straps details,” said designer Lorraine Le Tac, when asked about her favorite pieces from the fall collection. “I am also pretty proud of my expanding organic cotton baby layette all in royal blue and grey hues.”
The boys’ shirts are perfect for back to school, the plaid shirts can easily go with jeans or cords for a dressed-down look or for a slightly more dressy look the Elliott shirt in blue stripes or the Spencer in black print.
Bobinette is a cosmopolitan collection of boys and girls clothing that draws inspiration from designer Lorraine Le Tac’s Paris upbringing. Seamlessly blending elegant French style with vibrant colors and playfulness, Bobinette is available in sizes for newborns to 8 years old for boys and 6 months to 4T for girls.
Bobinette is available at several boutiques nationwide, including Born Yesterday in PA and Pumpkin in New York City, as well as online retailers Olliebollen.com and bestdressedtot.com. Bobinette recently relocated their headquarters to Brooklyn, NY! To learn more about Bobinette, visit www.bobinette.com.