August Exposure: Finn + Emma and Livie & Luca in Earnshaw’s Magazine

August Exposure: Finn + Emma and Livie & Luca in Earnshaw’s Magazine

 

 

The August issue of Earnshaw’s features Finn + Emma‘s eco-conscious knit rattle doll and Livie & Luca‘s Petals shoes in yellow.

From Earnshaws.com:

Earnshaw’s is the premier media resource serving the children’s market, including apparel, juvenile products and gifts. With more than 94 years of experience, the magazine is the established voice of the industry. More than 13,000 decision makers rely on Earnshaw’s print vehicle, online communications, fashion events and seminars to hone their retail strategies and merchandising techniques, stay informed on the latest trends, and keep their assortments fresh.

Newly Launched Bitty Birdie Boutique: A Fresh Take On Higher-End Shopping For Children

Newly Launched Bitty Birdie Boutique: A Fresh Take On Higher-End Shopping For Children

The newly launched Bitty Birdie Boutique is a fresh take on offering new and pre-loved boutique children’s clothing, shoes, and accessories for a fraction of retail prices. Sourcing their inventory from higher-end brands’ past seasons and overstock, brick & mortar boutiques with excess inventory, and parents looking to sell their children’s gently worn clothing, Bitty Birdie Boutique is able to offer customers the brands they adore at reasonable prices. The online boutique, www.bittybirdieboutique.com, ships worldwide and carries Catimini, Lilly Pulitzer, Burberry, Mini Boden, Matilda Jane, Deux Par Deux, Lili Gaufrette, Livie & Luca, and many more.

“Most moms can’t justify the full retail prices, but they crave the brands,” said Tiffany Cornelius, founder and mother of two. “We help solve the desire.”

With a mission to support small boutique businesses and create an online marketplace for customers to shop premium brands for less, Cornelius has created a unique business model designed to benefit retailers and consumers. Boutiques (95% of boutiques do not have e-commerce sites) are able to sell past season inventory, earning 60% on new items, to make room for more profitable current season inventory. Parents are able to sell gently used, outgrown items and receive 50% of the sale price. Shoppers are able to select from one-of-a-kind items that are new or nearly new. Eco-conscious shoppers are able to recycle gently used items and reduce their carbon footprint. Currently, the site is offering a Papo D’Anjo wool dress for $99.99, regularly $225, and Kissy Kissy layette items for $24.99, regularly $58.

Without the stress of flash sales or waiting for the rare sale on name brands, Bitty Birdie Boutique offers customers a chance to shop from carefully selected labels at a discount every day with immediate shipping.  By shipping worldwide, Bitty Birdie is able to sell styles from all seasons and climates. Emphasizing customer service, expert personal shoppers are on hand to help with size and brand selections. For an added touch, every order- new or pre-loved- is complimentary gift-wrapped.

In an effort to give back, Bitty Birdie Boutique donates unsold items (with clients’ permission) to Baby Buggy, a charity founded by Jessica Seinfeld, devoted to providing new and gently used essentials to families in need.  To learn more about Bitty Birdie Boutique, visit www.bittybirdieboutique.com.

All Things Vivid & Playful: Nohi Kids Debuts Fall/Winter ’12 Collection

All Things Vivid & Playful: Nohi Kids Debuts Fall/Winter ’12 Collection

With an eye for bright colors and playful, bold graphics, Nohi Kids delights again with their fall/winter ’12 collection. Using a mix of certified organic cotton, bamboo fiber, and a touch of spandex, the eco-friendly collection introduces brand new items for baby and modern prints. Drawing inspiration from children’s artwork and experimenting with graphic design, founder Janel Jones has created a vibrant collection for babies and children ranging from $24 to $48 retail and sizes newborn to 7/8 at www.nohikids.com.

Nohi Kids’ fall/winter collection features fresh prints and color combinations, including whimsical whales, disco dots, pears, and geckos- something to suit every child’s fancy. The expanded Nohi Baby collection debuts rompers and newbie gowns and brings back their classic bodysuits, yoga pants, and reversible blankets. Bestsellers, including their signature Hoots owl print, are back as well as new favorites- multi-colored whales, mack trucks, and flocks of birds- perfect for tiny newcomers.

For the bigger kids, Nohi debuts a playful wrap-around gecko graphic long-sleeved tee, skateboard and motorcycle tees for little daredevils, and a drum tee for aspiring Dave Grohls retailing for $29.50.

Pear print and disco dot print sash dresses, $39.50 retail, are also new for fall, available in sizes 12-18 months to 7/8. Solid and print leggings, $27.50 retail, are designed to complement these dresses and mix and match with the entire collection.

A portion of sales will be donated to the Caine’s Arcade Imagination Foundation, dedicated to finding and fostering creativity and entrepreneurship in kids. Nohi Kids’ fall collection hit stores on July 15 and is available at www.nohikids.com.