When we heard actress/author/designer Tori Spelling had selected kids clothing veteran Hartstrings to produce her Little Maven children's line we knew to expect quality fabrics and wearable designs. A few short months later, when the stylish brand launched its own user-friendly ecommerce site, we were equally impressed.
The collection offers a unique mixing of resort elements, such as vibrant colors and bold prints, with distinct expressions of vintage and glamour. Inspired by her children Liam and Stella, Spelling offers a tight line full of wonderful options for holiday wardrobing, especially for the smallest sizes. For baby girls, you can't get any more adorable than the Lurex Sweater Dress with cable details and bell sleeves or the Marble Print Jumper. If your holiday gathering is a more casual affair, pair the Stella 'jean' leggings with the striped ruffle top. For boys, we love the mixed pattern cardigan with the pinstripe 'jeans' and the plaid tie t-shirt with the black knit pants.
We’ve long loved the cutting edge fashions from Flowers By Zoe. Now we’ve fallen for its Madison Avenue boutique in Manhattan. Located in a high trafficked area amid other trendy boutiques, cute cafes and well-heeled prep schools, this shop is just one block from New York’s Fifth Avenue ‘Museum Mile,’ which draws tourists from all over the world.
The 450-square-foot space, with its sleek, clean white interior, bamboo flooring and energy saving lighting, is a great backdrop for the colorful collection featuring everything from casual sportswear to dressy items to shoes. This is a must-stop shop for little fashionistas and their style-savvy moms on the prowl for fashion-forward outfits, stylish basics and coordinating accessories.
