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5 European Kids’ Clothing Brands That Are Playtime Approved

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5 European Kids’ Clothing Brands That Are Playtime Approved
Dressing your kids should be effortless!  Yet it’s challenging to find clothes in which kids can comfortably play, that are durable enough to withstand their rough and tough playtime, and that can keep them looking stylish.  There are a ton of brands for children, but there are a few that I always go to for the mini’s in my life.  Here are 5 European designer children’s clothes brands that are always in my shopping cart.  Kids can climb a tree, fall in the mud, then roll in the grass and these brands will still look good after washing them dozens of times. 

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What's "In Bloom" for S.P.R.I.N.G.

Posted by Delise Bynes on

What's "In Bloom" for S.P.R.I.N.G.
Let's get our families ready for S.P.R.I.N.G.  (Sustainable Practices (that will) Really Inspire (the) Next Generation) and put our kids on the early path of wearing sustainable and organic clothes.  Here are the must have top trends of the season for little boys and girls, including pretty pastels and prints, new age neons, sassy stripes and standards, fabulous florals, cool checks, and natural neutrals.  Many are fashion go-to's and the latest fashion trends that always make the short list for S.P.R.I.N.G. (classic, florals, pastels, and seersucker).

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The Virtual Closet (VC) Aaaaahhh!!!

Posted by Delise Bynes on

The Virtual Closet (VC) Aaaaahhh!!!

Remember when we discussed "Crushing It with a sustainable wardrobe"? One of the first steps in building a sustainable closet is to go through your closet and get rid of the things you're not wearing (sounds good but not that simple). Question why aren't you wearing it? Remorse purchase (too expensive to get rid of) ; It doesn't fit ; you don't remember buying it (Ooowee you've got problems)! Picture this: our "Perfect Wardrobe", shoes neatly lined up on a rack, shirts organized by color or style, dresses categorized by occasion, everything organized by season and purpose (yeah yeah yeah...sure sure...

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Your "Passion for Fashion" doesn't have to die. You can still "Crush It" with a Sustainable Wardrobe!

Posted by Delise Bynes on

Your "Passion for Fashion" doesn't have to die. You can still "Crush It" with a Sustainable Wardrobe!

Hey moms (and dads) this blog is for you!... Question? Do you follow fashion. Do you know what's trending right now (covered in a future blog). Wouldn't you love to be a real "Fashionista"!!! 

Good News! Sustainable Fashion is possible in today's Global Environment! You can still "Crush It" with a Sustainable Wardrobe! Here are some ways to make it happen.

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Sustainability is Not a Trend

Posted by Delise Bynes on

Sustainability is Not a Trend
The world is in a race to limit climate change. Your "carbon footprint (CO2)" is the amount of greenhouse gases—primarily carbon dioxide—released into the atmosphere by a particular human activity.  Every human activity generates (CO2). Wait...There's more! Many of us have no idea how our current lifestyle impacts our (CO2). 

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