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Trendtotting: Maclarens Get Fancy

babysugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:00:43 -0700

Almost anything can be upgraded for a price. Born in 1965, Maclaren is one of the oldest and respected brands in the stroller land. Celebs like Michelle Williams, Dave Grohl, and Melania Trump all chose the British-based buggies to tote their loved ones. While some opt for the less-expensive versions available at Toys 'R' Us, others pay a pretty penny for labeled versions.

Melania Trump pushes Baron in a pimped-out leather Maclaren ($3,800) and Geri Halliwell gives Bluebell a ride in the posh "Life Is a Bed of Roses," especially created by fashion designer Lulu Guinness. Lacoste, Burberry, Kate Spade, and others have also added their name to the list of specialty makers. When people are easily spending $900 on competitive brands like Bugaboo and Orbit Baby, the $300 Kate Spade buggy starts to look doable.

Maclaren Lacoste 2008 Ryder Stroller ($400)	Maclaren Kate Spade ($300)
Maclaren Burberry Stroller ($690)	Maclaren Lulu Guinness Stroller Life's A Bed Of Roses ($300)
Maclaren 4 Seasons Stroller ($425)	Maclaren Shanghai Tang Quest ($326)	Maclaren I Love Lulu Guinness Baby Stroller ($300)

Texts and Tunes: Serena and Lily

babysugar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:00:24 -0800

For some parents, the nursery is not just another room. The master planning begins when the EPT stick reveals that a mama's pregnant - what color to choose, crib to buy, theme, accents, etc.

If interior design is on the expectant woman's resume, lucky her. But for the rest of us, we get by with a lil help from our friends, Serena and Lily.

Serena Dugan and Lily Kanter, creators of the delightful and sophisticated line of Serena and Lily nursery products, have released Nursery Style ($30). To find out more about the book, read more.

The book, with a foreword by fab fashion designer Kate Spade, features brilliant nurseries with unique accents and exquisite textiles. Mamas missing the artistic gene can find inspiration and ideas from this gem of a handbook.

Simply Fab: Kate Spade Pippin Park Three Piece Feeding Set

FabSugar — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:00:22 -0700

Babies don't really care what plate or bowl they eat from but their stylish mommies do! This Kate Spade Pippin Park 3 Piece Feeding Set, $75, caught my attention because it's cutely innocent and quirky. These days kids are growing up so fast, so why not cherish their childhood by giving them age-appropriate things with sheep, bunnies and carrots on them? Plus, the bone china is dishwasher safe, which is always a plus when your hands are full with dishes and babies!

Lil Links

LilSugar — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:45:00 -0700

Postpartum dads - Cool Mom
Biarritz baby gear by Kate Spade - Ohdeedoh
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman in Australia with Sunday - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Jamie Lynn Spears: back in shape right after having baby - Celebrity Baby Blog
Crafty mamas help their kids make gak - Yahoo Shine Parenting
When kids get competitive - The Poop
Surrogate baby trapped in legal limbo - Parent Dish
Simple shoes let kids walk the walk - Inhabitots