Pitti Bimbo, Day 1

Hot, hot, hot, if you thought it was hot in London this weekend, you should try running about in a busy tradeshow in +38 weather, glamour was all but lost on us as we attempted to look cool and sweat free in the Europe’s largest  tradeshow.

09:00 – We stop at a cafe and have some Zaletti’s and an iced cappuccino for breakfast, it’s too hot for warm drinks!

09:30 – We arrive at the show and head straight to see Mr. Roberto Cavalli, which is always an exciting booth full of amazing clothing, we sample some yummy cakes before settling down to make our order – his Spring Summer 2011 collection is classically Cavalli, with lots of leopard prints in various colours, as well as baby pinks and fresh white for girls. His boys line is full of stylish jeans, fitted summer blazers and great tops…we can’t wait for next spring to get this all in stock!

11:15 – Next up is Baby Graziela where we order some amazing dresses and shoes for little girls, as well as some cute checked outfits that are going to look so sweet on baby boys!

12:20 – We take a break for lunch and venture out into the intense heat. Panini’s seem like an obvious choice (even though they are HOT!) so we order two and some ice cold water and enjoy the excitement of people passing buy as we eat in the cool shade. The Panini’s are of course followed up by Chocolate Gelato, you can’t go to Italy and not have at least one!

13:32 – Shoes, shoes and more shoes, we visit new Alexandalexa.com brand Bumper to add to our shoe collection in a serious way!

15:00John Galliano is up next and his eccentric theatrics have not escaped his SS11 presentation, with oversized gasoline pumps, pink vintage convertables and bowling pins decorating the area. His SS11 collection is a playful 50s theme with his signature gazette print on girls and boys outfits. His girls collection is seriously girly while his boys collection is a bit more casual and sports inspired…the whole collection is a bit like a wardrobe for mini Grease with a Galliano twist.

16:15 – Cute Cats, florals and amazing pink/turquoise prints meet us at Little Paul & Joe and we buy loads of cute shirts, skirts, shorts and jeans, plus something a little un expected from the brand….a bikini!

17:45Caramel Baby & Child is nextand we order some great liberty prints, pieces in fushia, pink, yellow and blue, and lots of cute dresses!

19:00 – We do an order with another new brand we will be carrying for Autumn Winter 2010, Monnalisa, and find out they are holding a fashion show in at 9:30, plenty of time, right? But they have such a great collection, we spend agesgoing through each gorgeous piece, trying to choose the best of the best for A&A.

20:00 – We go out for a quick dinner before the fashion show and indulge in some yummy pasta and each enjoy a glass of Italian wine, like they say: when in Rome/Florence eat like the Italians eat!

21:30 – We finish eating and enjoy the cooler evening weather as we walk back to the show and take our seats just as it is about to start. Cute kids come strutting down the runway in some fabulously detailed Monnalisa kit. We love their cute and casual style which is an interesting mix between dapper digs and beach style that really works in kidswear. It is almost a Scandinavian look mixed with French style, while the girls are looking cute as can be in floral and heart fabrics, tiered dresses and amazing accessories, the boys are dressed in smart casual wear, creating a great overall look.

22:30 – The show is over and we say our goodbyes to the other buyers and editors, it’s time to head back to the hotel room and rest our sleepy heads….stay tuned for day two! Yawwwn….

Posted on : June 29th, 2010 Comments : 3
Category : A&A Behind The Scenes |

Their Little Wardrobe: Oliver

Oliver, age 4, from England wearing Ralph Lauren jeans, linen jacket and his amazing Scotch & Soda shrunk shirt at his Aunt’s wedding!

Let us know what you think of Oliver’s dapper little look!

If you would like to include your little fashionista/fashionisto in the Their Little Wardrobe section of our blog, all you need to do is: snap a photo of your fashionable kid(s), let us know who they are wearing and what fun things they are up to in their fabulous outfit, include their age and name, and email it all to [email protected], subject: Their Little Wardrobe!

Posted on : June 28th, 2010 Comments : 0
Category : Fashion, Their Little Wardrobe |

Get That Little Paul and Joe Look

Alexandalexa.com is the exclusive online stockist of current season Little Paul & Joe childen’s wear in the UK.

 

Named after founder Sophie Albou`s two sons, Little Paul & Joe has become a name synonymous with playful

french style.

 

With the highly expressive and individualistic looks, your little lady will be fabulously chic in these Parisian

girl-about-town looks.

 

 

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little Paul & Joe: Herringbone Pea Coat, £43.003442-0

little Paul & Joe: Checkered Pussy Bow ‘Bolton’ Blouse, £25.003444-0

little Paul & Joe: ‘Wroclaw’ Grey Cardigan, £36.003438-0

little Paul & Joe: Skinny Charcoal ‘Talinn’ Trousers, £21.003441-0

 

 

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little Paul & Joe: Red ‘Prague’ Cardigan, £39.003439-0

little Paul & Joe: Pale Pink Deer Print Top, £17.003443-0

little Paul & Joe: Tweed ‘Charleroi’ Shorts, £22.00

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Posted on : January 12th, 2010 Comments : 0
Category : Travel |

Sweet Stocking Stuffers

Stuffing stockings is always a fun job for father chirstmas, but if you feel like giving the busy man some help

this Christmas, consider some of these sweet items selected for us by the clever little elves at

alexandalexa.com

 

Caramel Baby & Child: Dark Green Nell Bobble Hat, £54.00 

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little Paul & Joe: Fringed Grey Cashmere Scarf, £44.003447-0

 

Scotch & Soda: White and Printed Boxer Set, £20.003192-0

 

Anne-Claire Petit: Organic Crochet Check Duck, £17.503366-0

 

Caramel Baby & Child: Redmund Stripy Gloves, £38.503407-0

 

Diesel: Leather And Elasticated Diesel Belt, £25.003356-0

 

D&G Junior: Navy Lace-Up Work Boots, £56.503158-0

 

Cacharel: Blue and Purple Striped Tights, £30.002927-0

 

Roberto Cavalli: Grey And White Stripe Socks, £24.002979-0

 

Juicy Couture: Days Of The Week Multicoloured Knicker Set, £70.503323-0

 

Simple Kids: Woven Daisy Broach, £11.002984-0

Posted on : December 11th, 2009 Comments : 0
Category : Travel |