Continuing on with our boy theme, I'd like to introduce you to Jessi of Mad Stitches. Jessi is Mama to 3 year old Zac and 16 month old Tom.

Mad stitches clothing is made using thrifted vintage, heirloom vintage and vintage inspired fabrics, sewn together to become fashionable children’s items with old school charm. Mad stitches inspiration comes from Jessi’s two toddler boys and their love for all things bright and colorful and Jessi’s love for helping the universe by incorporating recycled materials into her creations!



Jessi's view on dressing boys:
I love to dress my boys to match their personalities and really enjoy dressing them each morning. It makes me happy to see them dressed well, with an edge that is different to others in the playground and unique to them. I don't think it is shallow, I think it is nice to want your kids to feel and look good too! I also like supporting small companies and would much rather spend my money with little businesses rather than mainstream stores, and always try to support Australian fashion over international. I always thought I would find it hard to dress boys, but there are so many brilliant Aussie (& NZ) brands out there now that have really made shopping for boys fashion fun. I like my boys to wear more common Aussie designer kidswear with independent designers thrown into the mix.

Zac dressed by sudo, polka and munster; Tom dressed by chook leaf, mad stitches, fred bare and polka

My favourite street labels for the boys are: minti, munster, sudo, cried wolf and ALL TIME favourite brand polka.

My favourite independent designers are: jettas nest and of course my boys are often promoting their Mummy's business by wearing mad stitches ;) (Ha! Can I say that? )

Fav places to shop:

Jetta's Nest

Made It (browsing for one off items)

Tiny People

Raspberry Rascals

Kido Store

Style Me Gorgeous

Staying with the boy theme, I'd love to introduce you to one of my favourite designers, the amazingly talented Sarah, from Style me Gorgeous. Sarah is a mum of two delightful boys. Her brand new website was launched last week, and true to form, it is simply beautiful. If you are in need of a graphic artist, then I personally recommend Sarah - she designed our fab banner!

Your name: Sarah Thompson

Names and ages of children: Jack aged 3, and Max, 14 weeks

Image by Luvlee Photography

Your website and/or blog links: Style Me Gorgeous website, and Blog

Tell us about yourself: I am a Graphic Designer specialising in design for the kids/baby/mummy industry. This is my passion and I feel blessed to be doing something I love so much. I am lucky to be a WAHM getting to spend time with my two beautiful boys, Jack (3 years old) and Max (14 weeks old).

When it come to fashion, what do you simply love for your boys?
I love clothing with bold and funky graphics / patterns, I love something a bit different, something a bit 'outside the square' like the polka hoodlums and the polka jammies with little holes for thumbs to go through ! Im actually really liking black and white on my boys at the moment too...like the itch wave shorts and tees, the polka aztec clothes, the polka turtle bums and bonds black and white striped leggings !


B&M Stores I shop at are Gumboots and Country Road. Little Pinwheel, The Hip Infant and Design Child for online stores, and my fave brands include Polka, Itch, Oobi, Three Little Trees, baobab, ouch, little horn, miatom.


Sarah has also released some ADORABLE canvases, available to purchase at Style Me Gorgeous - the Funky Robot and Surf Combi collections would have to me my favourites. Don't fret, there are also designs for girls - the Babushka designs are divine!

Let's hear it for the boys!

Good gracious! Where has the time gone? I haven't blogged here since before Christmas - so I do hope you all had a fabulous festive season.

Back on board, let talk about things for boys!


I've been told so many times that both designers and retailers seem to neglect the boys when it comes to fashion. Julie Kourtesis has opened Everything Boys, an Australian online store 100% totally dedicated to Boys ONLY, from newborn to 8years old! Specialising in Clothing, Shoes, Manchester, Books, Toys, Accessories and more – it's a one stop shop for everything you need for the boy/s in your life!


Julie shares with us her inspiration for creating Everything Boys

I have 2 boys – Nicholas turned 3 in January this year, and Alexander is 15 months. Nicholas started Preschool for the first time last week, for 2 days a week – and is loving it and I’m the one sad and crying! Alexander is walking more and more confidently each day, and the 2 of them drive me crazy with their adorableness (is that even a word) - it still amazes how much love you can have for these little people in our lives!



When Nicholas was born, I realised how hard it was to get everything I needed for him in the one place, or how very little was on offer for boys compared to the amount of girls stuff, there was always pink as far as the eye could see and tiny little bits for boys, or no sizes left or everything had a monkey on it!!! I kept tossing the idea up, and before I knew it, Alexander came along – and I had 2 boys in the house and felt there was a definite need specifically to cater to boys. When I was made redundant in July, it was the perfect opportunity to get the ball rolling – I registered the business in October 2009, and we went live on the 4th December 2009!


So, for those with gorgeous little boys, there is no longer a need to wade through the sea of pink, fairy dresses or tutus, or turn up to the boys section to find it's already been ravaged and there's nothing left in the size you're after. Sick of shopping where all that's available is super cheap or extremely expensive, it's not in the one location, several different shops to get everything or the entire range is never stocked! You can find everything you need for the boy in your life, from newborn to 8 years old, in the one place with the choice to find something within your budget and taste!

Here's a very small selection of some of the fantastic things you'll find at www.everythingboys.com.au

More Gorgeous Christmas Day outfits!

The gorgeous kids from Petit will be wearing elegant clothing from Little Linens, from Petit.


From Soda Pop Kids, the beautiful ZoZoBug Baby Holiday Angel Wing Dress


The Cherubs Kiss kids are lucky enough to have a clever Mum who made their sweet Christmas gear:


Little Miss Bondville will wear this cute summer dress from Wild Bear.


As for Miss TikiBoo, I'm still not 100% certain, but this Antique Rose dress is pretty high on the list at the moment!


We hope you all have a sparkling Christmas!

What the coolest kids are wearing this Christmas!

Ahhh, Christmas! It's the perfect occasion to bring out your prettiest outfits. We've asked some of our favourite Mamas what their fashionista kids will be wearing this year on Christmas Day. Here is a selection:

Keely from Little Pinwheel will be wearing this pretty, fun and fresh Circle Dress from Chalk'n'Cheese. The colours and the floral print of this dress are just so sweet for summer. Keely is the most gorgeous model, I think she needs to come and visit so she can teach my little one a few tricks!



La Toriana's Tiana has selected a real stunner to wear, the YmamaY? Issy Party Dress. Mum Elizabeth tells us Tiana loved this dress, "She loved the lightness, the feel and the feeling “I can fly” she said". This dress is such an elegant choice for a hot Australian Christmas.



Georgia and Nicola of Georgia's Garden are going super glam this season in pettiskirts from Princess Ratbag! In glorious candy cane colours they really do look festive and fun, I think they're going to be twirling all day long! Every little girl loves a pettiskirt.




Would you like to share photos of the outfits your cool kids are wearing this Christmas? If so, please EMAIL US

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

Sooki Baby Winners

Just in case you can't read it, the winners are KYM, RENAY and SIMONE. If you could please contact me with your address details - kathryn@tikiboo.com.au and I'll organise for your prizes to be sent!

Thanks for participating.