{Six Picks} Bee Adorable!

1. T-Shirt from Kawaii Kids

2. Skip Hop Zoo Pack from The Hip Infant

3. Bobble Bee outfit from Noo Designs

4. Bernard Bee Trunki from Baby Roo

5. Pop over Apron from Childs Play Nursery

6. Swimming costume from Mon Tresor

The cutest Converse ever.

I haven't blogged here for such a long time, but when I saw these utterly adorable new Converse shoes...it was love!

Dr Suess Chuck Taylors! The Cat in The Hat! One Fish, Two Fish!

What do you think? Adorable or not?

{Six Picks} Etsy - Birds

1. Original robin bird drawing in charcoal and pastel - I love you - Matou en Peluche

2. Blue Birds coin purse - Seventh Sphere

3. Silver Gull - Coastal Bird - Flying Star Toys

4. Notecards - The Lookout - 4 Pack - Sissy Sparrows

5. Dance Through Her Dreams Vintage Sheet Music Bird Brooch - Mrs Smiley

6. A5 Print - Flower Bird - Able and Game

{Six Picks} Black & White on Etsy

1. Night and Day Lilypad Lariat from Strat Designs

2. Destinations Tram Roll - Australian Capital Cities by linnea swedish design

3. Slouch tote handbag from Tango and James

4. One Tree Scrabble Tile Pendant from The Pendant Factory

5. Deco Ring by Yolanta Jewellery

6. Black and White Damask Bunting from Giggleberry

{Tuesday trends} Little Red Riding Hood

One of the scariest of fairy tales - yet loved by generations of children!

1. Fred Bare Puffer Jacket from Paperartzi Boutique

2. Little Red Riding Hood Print at Design Child

3. Kathe Kruse Finger / Hand Puppet from Rainbow Puppen

4. Fixoni Fiona Long Hoodie from The Enchanted Child

5. Bento/Lunch Box from Kawaii For You

6. Oobi Raspberry Swing Coat from Groovy Kids

7. Little Red Riding Hoodie from My Rocking Wardrobe

8. Djeco Puzzle from That's My Toy

Mother's Day at Bauble!

If you're looking for that last minute Mother's day gift, then Bauble is your one stop shop! Here are some gorgeous ideas to get you started, all available in their Mother's Day section.


1. Beautiful Day apron $39.95
2. Dumpling Dynasty sewing kit $29.95
3. Going cheep at $14.95
4. Gorgeous fruit-related weekenders $84.95
5. Indian Special notebook $19.95
6. Paper Plane Photograph Album $24.95

A riot of rainbows!

When a post was made on our facebook fanpage asking about Rainbow outfits to wear to a rainbow birthday party, I knew I had to feature the fabulous "Un-Party" birthday playdate for Mia, featured on Hip Hooray.
Now, it stands to reason that if you run a party and celebrations business like Vanessa & Siobhan over at Details, details, then even your simplest celebration is going to be fabulous soiree compared to that of mere mortals.
I think the girls have outdone themselves!

Cake inspired by this post on babyology

For more photos and inspiration, read the post over at Hip Hooray and also visit My Life - My Loves and Style me Gorgeous (where you find the cute free downloadable rainbow colouring in sheet Mia had at her party!)

If that's not enough rainbows for you, here's some more - rainbow party treats, rainbow outfits, rainbow gifts galore!


1. Rainbow Fun Invitations + Tags from Details, Details
2. Rainbow Fairy Dress at Enchanted Garden
3. Wooden Rainbow Stacker from Special Needs Toys
4. Children's Rainbow Gardening Gloves at Puddle Beach
5. carol playsuit candy stripe from Little Pinwheel
6. Pineapple Punch Pettiskirt from Princess Ratbag
7. Rainbow party bags from Katy Jane designs
8. Spotty Rainbow Party Pack from Giggle'n'Groove
9. Lots of Lollies pack from Rainbow Designs

And if you haven't yet joined us, we do now have a facebook page for Mama loves to Shop, where we encourage you to participate, so please join in the fun and become a fan!

{Wednesday Wishlist} All things nice

A sweet, girly wishlist of pretty pink treats!

Little Pearls for Little Girls pink pearl set from La Toriana
French Patisserie Gateau (made of felt) at Angelfish Dragonfly
Flo dancewear pink tiered ruffle dress at Fairy Jardin
Fairy Cupcake Kit from Twiggi

{Six Picks} Navy Blue on Etsy

Postage Stamp Pendant from Russian Doll Designs

Safe as Houses silkscreen print by Estasketch

Navy Blossom hairpin from Percy Handmade

Phone Charm from JulieAnns Jewels

Fabric coasters by Tailors Tack

Floral printed belt from Chemira

{Wednesday Wishlist} Six Picks - RED!

I Love red. Love, love, adore it. If you love it as much as I do, this post is for you!

1. Fresh Baked Square Neck cotton dress found at Georgia's Garden

2. Tip Toey Joey Red Mary Janes found at Infancy

3. Daily Tea Little Bot Hoodie found at Where Did You Get That?

4. Dolly Up Valentine Daisy top from La Toriana

5. Cable Knit Poncho found at Infancy

6. Bobinette Polka Dot shirt at Georgia's Garden

{Friday Fun} Etsy Pink

Search: Pink

Friday loveliness from Etsy.

Ring from Hot Pink Chick

Necklace from Bijoux Odalisque

Print from Bunk Foss Studio

Felt Tea Party from Sweetie Tweetie

Watercolour by Annie Patterson

{Wednesday Wishlist} Six Picks

A few things I'm loving right now for the upcoming cooler months...

1. Mini Metalicus Polka Dot tights from Millie Molly Moo

2. Dolly Up Vanilla Rose Hat from La Toriana

3. mill & mia Obi Denim dress from Design Child

4. Walnut Shoes from Design Child

5. Heavenly Creatures Carousel Tutu from Little Pinwheel

6. Sudo Portia Dress from MiniStyle

Last Minute Gift Guide!

We've put together a last minute gift guide for you - some for the stocking and some for under the tree, and all available online! Get clicking!

For the itty bitty ones...



1. Rock Style Baby Rattle from A Little Bit of Cheek

2. Alimrose Vintage Jointed Pony from La Toriana

3. Mother's Little Helper from Nudey Rudey

4. Pink bib from Bauble

5. Knitted White Doughnut Rattle also at Bauble

6. TikiTaggie baby comfort toy from All You Need

7. Babushka Baby Rattle - Duscha from Ollie Rose

And for those a little older...



1. Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Kit from Bauble

2. Kids Pizza making set from La Toriana

3. Toothbrush Timer from Little Pinwheel

4. Origami Planes from Where Did You Get That?

5. Food Face plate from Minifashionista

6. An Awesome Book from Little Pinwheel

7. Ice Cream Braclet in Red from Marley Rose

8. Ebulobo Wolf Play Set from Ankle Biters

Stocking Fillers - Part One!

I'm sure many of us know that feeling...you go to hang up the christmas stocking or santa sack and discover that it's really rather empty. Instead of rushing around in a last minute panic at a packed shopping centre, get in quick with some of these gorgeous treats!

Here are some delights for under $10.




1. Retro Sticker Books from I Love Parties $4.50
Racing Cars
Baby Animals
Go Green

2. Pirate Ship Bag Tag from the Bag Tag Studio $9.95

3. Experilab Slime from Shop4toys $9.95

4 &5 Stickers from Where Did You Get That? $4.95
Pirates
Knights





1. Sparkle T Butterfly Hopper at Belles & Whistles $4.95

2. Rainbow Hearts Necklace from Love Mum $5.55

3. Little Juliette Stickers from Where Did You Get That? $4.95

4. Fabric Covered Button Rings from Little Diva $8 each

5. Tweet Tweet ponytail holders from Please Eloise $7

6. Personalised Hair Clip at Bowtique from $8.

Handmade for SPRING!

Continuing with this weeks Handmade theme, here are a few glorious springtime selections for you!



1. Pretty Teatime apron from Wink Designs
2. Corduroy clips from Bowtique
3. Musical Butterfly PRINT by Kathy Panton Art
4. Wise Owl bib from Flobib
5. An Apple a Day bodysuit by Little Choopie
6. Beaded Honey Snap bracelet from Strat Designs
7. Merino baby headband from NaturalStar
8. Forest Friends Little Kid Satchel by meeabee

Paint me Stripey

I love, love, love stripes. Children can usually wear horizontal stripes with far more panache than their mums! here are a few of my favourites...

1. Finnigan Finn winter tights "Nelly" $21.99 La Toriana

2. Tri-Blue Stripe 'Viking Shield' Long Sleeve Tee by Danefae $54.40 I Want Fabulous

3. Sudo Calvin Sweater on special $38.95 Little Pinwheel

4. Pure Baby Poppy stripe leggings $18.95 Little Styles

5. Mill & Mia - Metallic Striped Dress $54.95 Urban Child

6. Piccalilly striped sacque $38.95 Fairy Kisses

It's in the bag!

It's never too early to cultivate a love of bags!

Here are a few of my favourites...

Ish Paper Dolls Large Matt Bowling Bag from Millie Molly Moo


Irony Kids Backpack - China Doll from Haggus and Stookles

Giddy Giddy Handcrafted Tree Pouch from My Messy Room


Show Dogs Kids Messenger Bag from Meeabee


Crocodile Creek - Solar System Lunchbox from Ekidna Kidswear

Little Innoscents - Winter Giveaway

When Antonette Golikidis was pregnant with her first child, she searched for chemical-free baby products. She was faced with a disappointing and limited range of brands that were expensive, hard to locate and sometimes not as ‘pure’ as they claimed. What’s more, the packaging was dated and unappealing to the modern stylish mum. Instead of getting annoyed, she got even - and developed her very own baby care range!

A funky young mum with two adorable children, Melbourne based Antonette is the brains behind Little Innoscents – an exclusive and all natural baby care range. Her mission is to provide Australian families with products that are organic, effective in treating various ailments, affordable, environmentally friendly AND funky.

And Antonette knows her stuff. After a career in professional development and telecommunications, she now has over 6 years extensive experience in the alternative therapies industry and is qualified in both Health Science and Aromatherapy.

Put simply, these are products that are easy to use, multi-purpose, versatile and practical -moisturising and cleansing without compromising on performance or scent. Antonette researched extensively, studying the skin and the cosmetics industry in detail. The Little Innoscents range gives consumers the assurance that Little Innoscents products have been manufactured and handled according to strict guidelines completely free of any chemicals. They are suitable not only for the little ones but every member of the family, Little Innoscents products have had great success in treating and managing conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, redness and itchiness.

• NO synthetically active ingredients
• NO mineral oils
• NO paraben preservatives
• NO synthetic colours or fragrances
• NO harsh detergents or surfactants that can be very harmful to your hair and skin.

Products currently available are: Body Wash, Massage Oil, Massage Lotion, Nappy rash Cream, Vapour Rub Balm and Baby Powder.

It’s just so simple…

Here at Mama loves to Shop we have some gorgeous giveaways of these fabulous products. One very lucky reader will receive a range of Little Innoscents products valued at $69. PLUS, with perfect timing for winter and the horrible cold and flu season, 5 lucky readers have the chance to win a tub of Little Innoscents Vapour Rub Balm. Organic, natural and full of gorgeous essential oils.
All you need to do is leave a comment telling us which of the Little Innoscents products you think would be most used at your home. The winners will be drawn on Friday morning, June 5th.

So Frenchy

French children, much like their parents, are uber chic. Observing children in a French playground you certainly won't see the wonderful riot of colours we have here in Australia. They really are dressed as mini-adults. Jeans, jacket, boots or Mary Janes. While the weather was, admitedly, rather cool, I didn't see a single girl wearing a dress or skirt.
Colours too are limited. Jackets are grey, brown or navy - a daring Mama or Nanny who wants to distinguish her child from the crowd might select a rose pink, subtle purple or my personal favourite, red.
I've put together a few combinations you could use to achieve the French Chic look for your little girl:

SELECTION FROM: MillieMollyMoo by tikiboo on Polyvore.com

Polka Mademoiselle Swing Coat
Minti Skinny Mini Black Jeans
Esprit Watermelon Long Cardi

SELECTION FROM: My Mini Moda by tikiboo on Polyvore.com

Chino Black Jacket
Two Belles Skinny Leg Jeans With Cuff
Walnut Pink Desert Boot