Boy's hoodies are on their way!

Due to popular demand we're soon to be in the business of boy's clothes! So in light of this exciting new venture, we need a name for our boy's line of clothing....and we need your help!! Put your creative hat on and come up with the best name for our new collection and you'll win a boy's hoodie in the size of your choice (sizes 6 months to 5 years). Email your entry to georgiascloset@gmail.com by June 20.

Aside from this exciting development, I've been super busy organising Georgia's first birthday party and making her jacket to wear on the big day....this got me thinking about what's practical for kids to wear to parties. Aside from the fact that they're likely to get ice cream, chocolate and cake all over their gorgeous party clothes, you also want them to be comfortable and not pulling at their clothes all day....or worse taking them off!!

Opt for nice, soft fabrics to suit the weather (soft cottons in summer, cord or denim in winter) and preferably go with long sleeves in winter so you won't have to chase after your little one with a jacket all day - have you ever noticed kids hate wearing jackets when it's 10 degrees outside?

For colour choice, obviously avoid white wherever possible, printed fabrics are great because they don't show stains as much - and you're more likely to spot your dearest running off if they're not wearing something common like black, blue, red, pink etc....which is where I put my sales pitch in about our new hoodies - made in cute, designer printed fabrics they'll keep him warm, it can be dressed up or down and you'll spot him a mile away since he'll be the best dressed boy at the party!

Have fun and stay warm.....and don't forget to enter your name suggestion before June 20!

Vanessa
xx

Bundles of new fabrics.....

Despite my best efforts, I went crazy and bought a whole heap of new fabrics today. Georgia and I went out to get just a couple of things but I must have looked like a crazy woman with rolls of fabrics hanging off the pram, trying to steer around and hurry at the same time. As you probably know, shopping with a baby is never easy, shopping for fabrics in almost impossible....but it was lots of fun and I wouldn't have it any other way. Georgia already has quite the eye for fashion!

At the moment I'm leaning towards wintery greys and dark denims which will contrast well with some great cotton prints I bought. I also picked up a great crimson sateen fabric which will be perfect for a new top I'm going to make soon. Stay tuned, I'm very excited about it....wish it came in adult sizes!

I'm just putting the finishing touches on the latest order I have, another jacket in a super cute cow fabric from Korea. It's taken me longer than I hoped.....getting back into the swing of things after holidays and also being at work two days has thrown me. After this order, I'm hoping to get started on the jacket I want to make for Georgia's birthday, I've been planning on doing it for ages but orders have been keeping me busy. Not that I'm complaining in the slightest!

Lastly, I'm thinking about starting to sell my creations via in-home parties, let me know what you think of this and I'll keep you updated as I work things out. Til next time, keep warm!

Vanessa