v 4 issue 19: Holiday Fashion

The Holidays are fast approaching and you may be wondering what to dress your little ones in. Not to worry, we have you covered! Our current issue is jam-packed with stylish outfits for the upcoming festivities.


Cover by Carrie Steffe








1 The Anavini Pink Velvet Dress at Cupcakes And Caterpillars is the most gorgeous shade of pink. Soft, gentle velvet is delicately dressed up with two small bows to complete a holiday dress with girly simplicity. Fits toddlers of sizes 2T-4T.

2 For the boys, babysusu makes a cashmere sweater fancy enough for Christmas, but made to last into the New Year. The creamy white hue and angelic softness of the cashmere can make even the naughtiest on Santa's list seem nice.

3 Spice up the holiday with the ruffles of a pettiskirt. Red and a touch of white work together nicely to create a fabulously fluffy treat. Pink Taffy Designs carries this pettiskirt, along with an assortment of matching tops.

4 Baby Lulu is the place to find a holiday dress full of spirit. Hot pink pops this dress to another level of great, while the red flowery accents, bow, and ruffle keep it grounded in Christmas. The Frances Dress is utterly fantastic.

5 Baby's first Christmas wouldn't be complete without sweet crib shoes found at the baby gardener. A hand-embroidered puppy design adds the jingle-jangle-jingle to the red wool felt of these shoes. Everyone will love them!
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6 The adorable Bon Bon Dress from Bambini Bliss is made of featherwale corduroy fabric in a festive red. Covered shoulder buttons, a lined bodice, and creamy accents compliment the classic style. If you miss the cut-off date for monogramming, multiple color combination's make this a great dress for any upcoming special occasion.
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7 Gold Mary Janes from Sweet Shoes are the perfect metallic toe tappers. Spiff up those holiday outfits with these soft leather suede shoes which feature cushion comfort and skid-resistant soles. Browse for where to purchase or select Zozoforkids.com

8 Multi-colored stripes and bright embroidery embellish this pure cotton blue sweater from Hanna Anderson. Swedish inspiration helps create this colorful and vibrant seasonal sweater. Available for only $35!

9 Limited edition holiday Robeez made only for 2008! Crimson Mary Jane's with a white elastic strap and mock flower fastener create a truly vintage look. Tried and true Robeez. quality...as always. $27.95 on sale for $19.99
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Don't forget to check out all the wonderful Holiday Fashions in our Winter Shopping Guide!


Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas
Everyone loves getting gifts that come from the heart. What shows this better than gifts made by hand? While this may make some people panic at the thought of trying to make something arts and crafts, it really isn't that hard to make a nice gift for someone.

For kids, a great gift that can be added to is a Dress Up Kit. Get an old suitcase or two and fill it with old clothes that you don't wear anymore. Include hats and shoes. Now and then, add more items to the box. Ask other relatives to contribute to it as well. If you have pictures of family members wearing the clothes, print them out and decoupage them on the outside of the suitcase and then coat with a clear finish.
Our favorite picks- Dad's old ties, Grandpa's hat, Nana's apron, Mom's high heel shoes and costume jewelry.

Another nice handmade gift could be writing a poem for a family member. Poems don't even have to rhyme. Print it out in a nice font and put it in a nice frame. It's a gift someone will treasure for years to come. You can have kids help write one for different family members. Make it even more special by adding a picture of yourself or your child with the person they are writing the poem about. This could be your background for the poem set to low transparency in a photo editing program or just a small image at the top of page. See example.

Homemade cookies, fresh from the oven, are a great treat. A lot of people just don't have the time to make them. You can make a frozen cookie kit. Mix up a batch of their favorite cookies. Roll them out into balls and flatten them slightly. Flash freeze them by putting them on wax paper on a cookie sheet until they are solid. Remove them from the sheets and place them in a freezer bag. Bake for two to three minutes more than the normal time or until golden brown. They can be baked in small batches, even in the toaster over, or all at the same time.


Showcase: Starlooks Boutique


Imagine back in time when almost everything in America was actually made right here in the USA. The time has come to start supporting American-made.






That’s what owner Charlotte from Starlooks Boutique does - she scours the market for the most wanted, trendy, unique brands, all made in the USA. If it is not made in the USA, items will be marked imported so you know where your hard-earned dollars are going.





At Starlooks, you’ll find dazzling dresses, stylish frocks, and toys of all sorts, from made in the USA wooden toys to play dolls made in Spain, there is something sure to please everyone on your list. Especially fun items include personalized kids placemats from Olive Kids, personalized lunchboxes by Sweet Madys, and personalized shoes by Soft Star Shoes.


Moms and dads alike will delight over their shopping experience - Starlooks carries several well-known brands from Fortune Tee, Baby Candy, Itzy Ritzy, to indie finds like Sweet Bebe, Miss Sugar Pops, Kookie, Bodemi, Liliputians NYC, Paperlili, and Peri Ponchos. Toy brands include popular brands like Corolle, Berenguer Doll Company, and Whittle Toy, amongst others. Their inventory is constantly expanding, so visit often.

Visit Starlooks Boutique now - support American-made!

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