Modern Whimsy: Livie & Luca Debuts Fall/Winter ’11 Collection

Modern Whimsy: Livie & Luca Debuts Fall/Winter ’11 Collection

From classic cowboy boots to retro loafers to pretty pink boots, the fall/winter ’11 collection for Livie & Luca marks the debut of several new styles destined to become customer favorites. Livie & Luca drew visual inspiration from their photo shoot on a Northern California farm to tell the story of their collection, using only vintage, thrifted items. The well-rounded collection features new baby styles in sizes 0-6 months up to 18-24 months and child styles in sizes 4 to 13, retailing for $34 to $45 at www.livieandluca.com.

Considered the gem of the season, the Buck cowboy boots have a touch of Nashville swagger and a dash of rock n’ roll flair- yet still retain the modern simplicity that defines Livie & Luca. Boys and girls will love the fresh take on the Western style, available in gold, brown suede, red, and fuchsia hues. Retro fans will adore the new Hank loafers, a throwback to vintage baseball shoes. The Lola style is a sweet take on traditional boots, featuring a candy pink hue with a scalloped strip of red leather dotted with cut-out stars and red bow on the heel. Other new styles include the Heidi Mary Janes, the Sherlock boots, and the Ten bowling-inspired shoes.

Another addition to Livie & Luca‘s collection: a brand new shoe for women! The elegant Nola flat compliments the Heidi Mary Janes for children- it’s mommy and me done stylish. The Nola is available in women’s sizes 5 to 10 in honey, black, red, and navy hues.

Not to be outdone by the newcomers, Livie & Luca’s mainstays are back for fall, including the Pio Pio Mary Janes, Paulo moccasins, Holland boots, Elephants, Ruche Mary Janes, and London boots.

Livie & Luca’s lightweight, flexible shoes incorporate brightly colored leathers, bold designs and whimsical touches that capture the joyful essence of childhood. Livie & Luca’s designs are inspired by nature and the rich imagination of children. Their comfortable construction allows kids to navigate playgrounds, city streets and dirt pathways with style and ease.

Livie & Luca was formed in 2005 when three friends, all new moms, compared notes and discovered there weren’t any shoes on the market with the modern designs, flexible soles and affordable prices they craved. Deciding to create their own shoes, Livie & Luca was born, with the fitting tagline “Adorable shoes for adorable feet.”

The fall/winter styles will hit stores in mid-August, with select styles available for pre-order now at www.livieandluca.com. Samples are available for editorial.

Gift Ready: Nomie Baby Announces New Car Seat Cover Gift Set

Gift Ready: Nomie Baby Announces New Car Seat Cover Gift Set

Nomie Baby now offers a gift set of matching car seat covers, each set contains an infant and toddler-sized cover in the same color- the perfect practical gift for new parents. By buying the gift set, $68 at www.nomiebaby.com, you save $8 rather than purchasing the car seat covers individually.

Gift sets are available in pink, blue, lime, navy and charcoal. These colors are great for girls and boys, and will fit over a Graco and Britax roundabout brands.

Special features of Nomie Baby car seat covers:

  • Newborn: up to 20lbs  |  Toddler: 20lb up past 40+lbs
  • Waterproof backing that absorbs liquid.
  • Washing machine and dryer friendly.
  • Easy install. Edges are lined with elastic to slip it around most brands of car seats, including Britax Roundabout and Graco
  • Harness straps slip through Velcro openings.
  • Colors available for girls and boys.
  • Great for car rentals.
To learn more about Nomie Baby and their complete offerings, visit www.nomiebaby.com.
Stylish & Sustainable: Introducing Finn + Emma

Stylish & Sustainable: Introducing Finn + Emma

In a sea of boring and beige, the fresh and modern Finn + Emma is a welcome addition to the world of organic baby lifestyle brands.  Finn + Emma makes its debut this summer with a stylish and sustainable collection of clothing (sizes 0 to 18 months), bedding, toys, and accessories featuring whimsical and sophisticated designs and heirloom-quality construction. Prices range from $14 for hats to $420 for a full crib bedding set at www.finnandemma.com.

Finn + Emma was born after the creator, a childrenswear industry veteran, realized there was a need for a comprehensive, design-oriented organic lifestyle brand that features a wide range of products that coordinate and appeal to the modern mom. Finn + Emma set out to create a lifestyle brand that reflected their core values of buying organic, eco-friendly products- without sacrificing creativity or style.

Gone are the days of standard solid onesies and uninspired toys for the sake of staying green- Finn + Emma uses only 100% G.O.T.S. certified organic cotton and OEKO TEX standard 100 certified inks and dyes. From a Rattle Blanket Mouse to a Scooter Stroller Sac, every piece from Finn + Emma will captivate mother and child alike.

Finn + Emma is also making a positive impact by providing social and economic independence for a group of women in the mountains of Peru. By working closely with the women, Finn + Emma ensures the women are paid a healthy hourly wage in fair trade settings for their beautifully hand-knit booties and toys.

Finn + Emma’s collection is set to hit stores this summer, and are available to pre-order at www.finnandemma.com.