Evie gets ready for Bubble London

Day one of Bubble London and Miss Evie Chops decided to dress up in her all her finery. Pearls, Granny's handbag, velvet cowboy hat and erm, a paper bag. It's certainly a look my darling one. We had a great day - Evie enjoyed hanging out on the Olli Ella glider nursing chairs with daddy before running the length of the Business Design Centre while mummy did the stands, judging best stand design with the girls from CWB Magazine, Babyology and Shak Shuka. The winner was Little Esop for their striking robot-themed stand. Well done!

Here are just some of the labels CLB loved today: newcomer Old Rectory, a gorgeous Irish print label that has just started doing beautiful organic babywear, the new autumn/winter collection from Hucklebones (they are also doing babywear from next season: yippee!), the new Belle & Boo quilt (out soon for £45) and charming story-book frocks from Poppy (sooooo cute). Check back for more updates tomorrow...

The Little Esop award winning stand

Beautiful printed organic blackets by newcomer Old Rectory

The new Belle & Boo quilt

The new a/w 2011/12 Hucklebones collection

Dresses that tell stories by Poppy

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Olli Ella's new Go-Go chair!

The new Go-Go glider

Chic Little Baby swung by the Olli Ella party in Islington last night to launch the Bubble London kids trade show - and what a gorgeous soiree it was. Founders, twentysomething sisters Chloe and Olivia Brookman, indulged guests (including the lovely Lindsey from Urban Mums blog, Courtney from Babyccinno Kids) in champagne cocktails and Primrose Bakery cupcakes (yummy!) and showcased their fabulous new Go-Go glider. Joining the already super-successful Mo-Ma and Da-Da gliders, the Go-Go is offered in five colour options and has a shorter production time and is more compact - so perfect for the smaller nursery.We just know it's going to be their next big hit!

The Go-Go with matching Ottoman

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HUGE discounts at Sistersguild for CLB readers!

I Love Gorgeous dress, £36.40 was £56 - get a further 10 per cent off with CLB!

Now, you know how much CLB's adores baby style website, Sistersguild.com? There are still lots of huge January sale bargains (at up to 60 per cent off) and as reader's of this blog you can get a further 10 per cent off sales bargains by quoting 'GIDDY' at check out. The offer applies to everything in the 'dressing room' sections and is valid to and including Monday 31st Jan. Happy shopping!

Little Duckling jog bottoms, £13.75 was £27.50

I Love Gorgeous top, £25.35, was £39

Belle & Boo skirts, were £24, now £20.40

 

 

 

 

 

Aden & Anais giant muslin swaddling squares, £26.21 was £34.95

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Preview: Petit Bateau + Petit Pan collaboration

'Lunule' short babygro, £27

CLB is a gigantic fan of Petit Bateau - Evie's first ever outfit was an teeny weeny candy pink Petit Bateau babygro and matching cardigan. How delighted we were to see they have collaborated with kooky Parisian print brand, Petit Pan. The sleepwear range fuses Petit Bateau's tactile, super-soft fabrics with Petit Pan's modern takes on Chinese prints which include graphic poppies, balloons and half moons. We just love it. The range will be available in Petit Bateau stores for a limited time between Feb 23 and March 25.

'Helium' Babygro, £29

'Coquelicot' nightdress, £26.50

'Helim' Babygro, £27

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EMU Australia pops-up in London with 30 per cent discount for CLB readers!

Sheepskin aficionados know that EMU Australia is one of the more authentic - not to mention credible - Aussie footwear brands around. Founded by the coast in Geelong, southern Australia, surfers would come off the beach to the Jackson's tannery to look for off-cuts for their tired feet. EMU still operates this 130 year old tannery. We love the cute styles for babies and children, including the shark, above and ladybird, below. Now you can shop the range at a temporary pop-up store in one of CLB's favourite independent shopping streets, Lambs Conduit Street. What's more, EMU Australia are offering Chic Little Baby readers a generous 30 per cent discount on stock. Just mention 'ChicLittleBaby' at the check out. The offer applies to phone orders - purchases can be posted.

EMU Australia pop-up, 47 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3NG (020 7242 9876/www.emuaustralia.com) Holborn tube. Open 10am - 6pm Mon-Fri, 11am – 7pm Sat.

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E-side.co.uk - a stylish new eco website

Blue Whale BPA-free plate, £12.70, by Smiling Planet

It's not always easy for design-conscious parents to seek out stylish but environmentally-friendly goods for their little ones. Now, with the help of e E-side.co.uk, a brand new website with impeccable green credentials and tons of beautiful objects for your home and child, it is entirely possible. This is just the kind of innovative, forward-thinking idea that CLB admires; the founders have done all the hard work sourcing sound ethical, fairtrade and eco-friendly products so you don't have to. But of course the emphasis is equally on brilliant design. We especially love the items featured here including the charming BPA-free plates by Smiling Planet and Mini Mello lacquered bamboo stools. How very chic! CLB is delighted to welcome E-side.co.uk as its newest sponsor.

Lilly's Chair, £125, by sustainable Danish designers Henrik Thygesen and Sebastian Jorgensen

Chalhborad bear, £15.70, by Cocoboheme

Organic and fairtrade crocodile, ££22.80, by Papili

Mini Mello lacquered bamboo stools, £46.90, by Ekobo

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Peak Princess' dress for CLB winner!

I am in love with this pretty dress designed and handmade by the brilliant Lissa Cook of Peak Princess, specially for CLB competition winner, Kristy of Queensland, Australia. Thank you Lissa! Check out Lissa's glorious designs and new Liberty fabrics for 2011 here

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EXCLUSIVE Hucklebones new s/s 2011 preview

Now, you know how much CLB adores Hucklebones, the London-based label that creates heirloom clothing for little girls (2-8)? Well, can you imagine how we squealed with delighted when seeing the beautiful new collection. Evie has been looking adorable in pieces from the a/w collection and now I see, I have no option but to start saving for a couple of choice pieces from this utterly delightful range. Inspired by the flora and fauna of the garden, it includes elegant silk dresses, tailored shorts and neat penny collar blouses; dreamy and collectible clothes for little girls. Love the cute 1940s-styling for the shoot too. In store from early Feb.

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CLB ♥ Glowgetter

Mothers Prayer Candle by Nadia Narain, £30

My dear friend Georgie Wolfinden set up her divine wellbeing website, Glowgetter.co.uk, in 2007 after seeing how a healthy lifestyle dramatically improved a health condition. Four years on and it is going from strength to strength with a fantastic range for mamas and babies. I have long favoured Georgie's selection of beauty products - including favourites of mine Arcona facial serum,  COR silver wrinkle serum and the Bee Yummy skin food - are all natural and ethically produced but they get results too. As a mummy, it's always good to know what's going into you and your little ones skin. Here are some of the loveliest mama and baby products from the site including the gorgeous organic Spiezia range which has a purrr inducing baby massage oil that helps send Evie off into a serene slumber.

Spiezia Restorative Balm, £31

Spiezia Baby Massage oil, £20.50

Teenitoes burping towel, £28

Viridian pregnancy oil, £10

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Sales guide for kids

NathalieVerlinden shoes, £52 were £104, Little Fashion Gallery

Here's a confession: CLB loathes sale shopping. The scrum variety that is, where formerly sane women scratch each other's eyes out in the pursuit of that discounted Chloe handbag. Yuck. Surely one of the least pleasant shopping experiences ever? Of course we love the concept of sales - a brilliant time to stock up on great kidswear bargains, one cannot deny. We say keep it stress free and do it online! CLB has trawled the best children's fashion sites so you don't have to. Here are our top ten sales bargains. Let us know if you come across any more fabulous finds...

Hucklebones cape, £54 was £90, Sistersguild

Vintage baby bloomers, £5 were £15, Just Gorgeous

Hug Me Sweater, £41 was £59, Couverture

Rachel Riley pom-pom mittens, £21 were £36, Alex and Alexa

Cacharel Liberty print dress, £33.50 was £67, Spruced Goose

Paul Smith stripey scarf, £31 was £43

Little Marc Jacobs Panda dress, £57.95 was £84.95, Harrods

 

Merino romper, £35 was £75, Caramel

Petit Bateau dungerees, £23.50 were £39, Selfridges

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