Hot HOT HOT… yep YmamaY? shipment has arrived and is HOT going out to many houses as THE special Christmas designer fashion item for little girls this 2009 Summer.  

YmamaY?  is a New Zealand designer kids fashion label that has hit Australia this season.  La Toriana is so proud to be one of the first to showcase this gorgeous kids fashion label and its an absolute show stopper.

This ISSY dress (above) has caused quite a stir in many circles and has been love at first sight!.  Its one of the MUSThaves for any party  this season and  we just know many Christmas parties will showcase little, young girls looking so classy, girly and so so pretty in this dress.

This ISSY dress by YmamaY? is easy to wear, and looks sophisticated and expensive.  Being so light weight and “whimisical” and the colour is so special, it gives the impression straight away as “designer” “expensive” “unique”. But really its a so affordable for a high end designer wear item like this.

This dress was just great for a day like today.  I can just see it being a really special party dress and brides looking for flower girl dresses, and junior bridesmaid dresses will flock to it.  Its a GREAT price and looks a million dollars.  Teams beautifully with the white pearl necklace and bracelet form Little Pearls for Little girls too.  Keep an eye out for the bridal magazines everywhere as I can just see the little fashionglams in there!

  I can really see this dress as a special flowergirl, junior bridesmaid dress and even as a Christening dressfor the littlies.  Its such a unique spin on 100% cotton and so soft and silky… it has everyone raving about it.  Below is one of our most gorgeous Customers.. the first one to buy an ISSY dress from YmamaY?   She is stunning.  Thanks Linda for allowing us to show this, and thank you for being such a wonderful customer.

I can see this dress as a great Summer special occasion girls dress, but what I love is the fact you could wear it all year round.  With a white long sleeve top, or even better with black leggings and black top underneath for a totally different look.  Accessories to match like the Princess Allureorganza hair clip, and the most gorgeous pearl bracelet and pearl necklace from Little Pearls for Little Girls, complete this designer outfit for your little fashionista. 

A generous sizes for us Australians, so suggest go down a size to what you would normally buy.  Priced at $69.95 AUD  its a bargain, and even comes with its very own special YmamaY? padded hanger!

I quickly asked if she could try on just one other thing  (we were really pressed for time.  Remember we live out of the township and takes 20 min to drive there)  please just try on a a tee (above)  for me too…  she is so easy… she said yes very easily and took off the dress.  The popped on the Maison Tee and as soon as she did… loved it so much she didn’t want to take it off, so we set off  to meet her friends in town….  looked so cute with her black short leggings! 

Lol its the Mason Tee (made for boys) , but honestly think its quite unisex!!!   I know this will be a fav of Tiana’s.  She is just so comfortable with T’s, leggings or shorts and gumboots around the house, just as she is getting all glammed up when she goes out. (what great all rounder she is)  Priced at $35.95  Great price for a unique designer T shirt.

There are plenty more YmamaY? designer kids clothing here and arriving weekly … so keep an eye out on the La Toriana website.   We even have other items here… just need to get photographed!  Maybe there are a couple photographers out there that would be interested in doing a photo shoot of an item or two in return for a blog post on their business here?  We also have paid banner ads available on our blog if you are interested!  (La Toriana is in the TOP 100 Australian Women Bloggers List!!  YAY)

So, if you are looking for  a special designer boys clothing label, or a designer girls fashion and collections for Summer 09/10 then you need to check out YmamaY?  It is a unique, stylish, classy and soon to be favourite in Australia. There are little boys designer wear, baby boys clothing, girls special occasion clothes and casual kids wear too.  A unique label that’s stylish and affordable as well as full of quality… everything we are about!  Quality, Stylish and affordable designer kids clothing!!!

I really need to thank Tiana here too. She was so lovely this morning.

This was a rushed photo shoot straight after breakfast before we had to take her to The Discovery Centre with her friends.  She was a trooper.  I must say… Tiana is a great reviewer.  Will  honestly tell you dead straight if she likes, or rather doesn’t like and suggestions (this is from a 7 yr old!!) … and this was great!  It was so hot today, at 8am was 33 degrees.  She loved the lightness, the feel and the feeling “I can fly” she said.

I tell you,  my prediction is she will be in fashion… not as a model, but as a critique, reviewer? maybe even as an editor!  She knows what she likes, dislikes and what she would like to see improved.  She sees things differently to me and the both aspects of the review is great.   If you need an honest review of anything in kids clothing, toys and accessories, she can help!

but right now she is tossing up between a fairy, a movie maker or an astronaut!!!!

At La Toriana we have a vast range of designer girls, boys and babies designer clothing online.  There is surely something here for premmie babies newborn babies, toddlers, kids, mums and dads.

If there is anything I can help you with, please let me know. I am here to help. I am more than happy to  take orders over the website, phone, email and fax. Payments are taken via a variety of methods.  We have Visa, MasterCard, EFT, Direct Deposit, cheque and money order, we have a  pay pal account  set up and soon will be integrated on our website too…  we listened to our customers, and are happy to oblige what the best method is for them!  Let us know what other suggestions you have… we love hearing from you.

Let us know what your child wore Christmas day, with a photo and a few lines about the outfit… from ANYWHERE by the 4th of Jan and may will showcase you here.

 warmly

elizabeth xx

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At La Toriana we have a passion for kids fashion.

Our labels include, Alimrose, annieB, Lambykins, Princess Allure, FairyFloss Creations, Eternal Creation, Vanchi, TikiBoo Kids, Little Pearls for Little Girls, Tea Princess, Three Little trees, Tummbear, Dolly Up, babyjo bamboo baby wear, nest organics, early birds premature baby clothes, teeny weeny premmie baby wear, Oopsidaisi, boxy design, anamalz, Briit design, Bump buddy, cheeky little soles, Sounds for silence, Deshabille, eco peko, fINNIGAN fINN, gertie and me, Hey baby, huggalugs, i candy, lazybones, Knuffle Kid, Ogilvies Designs, Bethany Child,  locolili, miniwhisk, mon tresor, nana huchy, nanny pickle, OOBI baby, penny scallan, Tabitha Emma, Tippie Toes, Robert Gordon Australia, Sweetie Pie, Princess Ratbag, Alannah Rose stationary, Mulberry Muse, Vintage Kid, Wild Things of Noosa, YmamaY, Xanna,  and so many more!

We have one of the largest and most stylish, affordable collection of premmie baby clothing, premature baby gifts and newborn baby keepsakes available to buy online. If you have a baby born early, or are a friend/family looking to give a premmie baby gift… contact me and I can help you to choose the right baby gift for them.

Lilli (right) modelling Princess Ratbag

We all read about our wonderful KooL KidZ and recently the delightful Sophie who was featured at StyleCollective also on the La Toriana BLOG.  Well,  here is her sister Lilli, who has also been a great La Toriana follower for a couple years now too. 

Lilli looked gorgeous here at a recent photo shoot modelling Princess Ratbags newest collections, and I think they all had a wow of a time.

Lilli is no stranger to wearing good quality designer girls clothing, and her mum has purchased many outfits over the time from La Toriana and sent in great photo’s.

Lilli in soft pink pettiskirt an Dolly Up Singlet

Here is Lilli in Tea PrincessWinter 09 collection.  I love the vintage designer girls clothing dont you?

 Lilli and Sophies mum share tips

Getting ready for the photo shoot

I really can’t pretend to be an expert on photography, thank heavens for digital camera’s and automatic settings.

• When taking photo’s of the girls I find that natural light is best, outdoors if at all possible. I usually try to take them earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon, it’s too hot and bright towards midday. Check out what is in the background, comb the kids hair and wash any food of their face – it sounds simple but trust me, the number of times I have taken a photo just focusing on how gorgeous my girls are to me and loaded it up on the computer to see bed hair and messy face.
• Make sure everyone is fed and has had a drink, or use the food as a prop.
• Try to make it fun – posed shots of the kids sitting together are hard work and can end up with everyone looking unhappy. Take the kids to the park, to a safe tree to climb or the local bush walk, if they are having fun it will show.
• If you miss a really cute shot, just move on, no matter how much you try you will not get that moment back and you will waste valuable time and energy.
• If you know how, try to pop the camera on the right settings, mine is an inexpensive canon and has one for kids and pets. Once I tried my brother’s super expensive SLR and I couldn’t work it properly as it was to technical.
• Pretty dresses make pretty pictures.
• Little kids have little attention spans.

The girls have been on a couple of shoots with professional photographers. Some are a breeze, the clothes are great and the photographers just follow the kids around as they play – sure to get a great shot with the girls having fun. Others where they are looking for a specific shot are not quite as easy.

• Once again make sure you have snacks – make sure the snacks will not stain clothes or make a mess of teeth (eg, sultana’s, cheese cut into small pieces etc).
• Bring water in a bottle/ container that does not spill. If possible get the kids to sleep before hand, but you are working on someone else’s schedule usually so sometimes this will not work.
• Bring a colouring book and crayons (once again which will not stain fingers or clothes). If you need to bring a DSI or other game that will keep them occupied for lengthy periods of time.
• Do not put any makeup, tatoo’s, nailpolish, etc on the kids unless it is requested beforehand. Make sure hair is washed and clean, if possible check before hand if a certain style will be required, otherwise leave it neat and loose.
• Bring a small bag with hairbrush, hair ties in various colours, safety pins and anything else you might need. Wipes and tissues are a must.
• See if you need to bring any accessories, shoes etc. Even if they say no pop a couple in the car if you have space.
• Before you leave double check you have the food, water, games, wipes, tissues and other essentials. Pack everything except the food into the car the night before if at all possible. Make sure you know where you are going and have a map.

If you know that your kid is going through a shy stage, sick, will be tired at the requested time – don’t try to do it – everyone will end up in tears.

Have fun, in the end the photo’s just capture your journey,

Thanks Linda… EXCELLENT advice

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We invite you too to send in your pics of the little ones wearing anything purchased from La Toriana.  If you have a great tip, recipe, craft idea please send that in too.  We will happily send you a $10 gift voucher  if we use them in return (some conditions do apply)

why not email me your pic, tip, recipe etc and we will tell you what day it will be featured.

also… if you purchased a Tea Princess Summer  outfit this season… send a pic in… we are giving away a whole Winter 2010 outfit to one lucky customer.  All you need to do is send in your kids/baby pic….. all details on the back of the La Toriana catalogue you received with your order.

so if you are looking for a designer baby clothing for Christmas and this party season… why not check out the vast array of gorgeous items at La Toriana.

we invite you to

grab a cuppa

sit back

relax

and enjoy

the La Toriana shopping experience

~  we know you will.

warmly

Elizabeth xx

 we already have some excellent ones sent in.  we will give a sneek peak soon.

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This MEATLOAF

which satisfies all: Blend for Ruben, tomato sauce for Skye and veges for us:

1/4 cup of finely chopped capsicumIf YOU have a great tip, recession buster, saving money advice or a great recipe… send it in. 

2 stalks chopped celery

2 tbsp flax seeds

1 crushed garlic clove

1/2 teaspoon salt

pepper to taste

SIMPLY

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, spread into a baking dish so about

2 inches high, spray with olive oil and place in pre-heated oven at 180 degrees.

Play for 45 minutes!!!

Enjoy being out and about this Winter!

Kym Skye and Ruben

 Thanks Kym….   had a laugh about Skye containing herself!!   I am not too sure Tiana would do the same… lol

Thanks so much for the recipe..   versatile for ALL the family! 

I am going to give it a go…..   I especially love the  instructions   “Play” for 45 mins.   

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 Just email a pic of the kids, names and ages, a tip, recipe, some advice and what your kids love wearing and playing with

If we publish it we will post out a gift just for you, so dont forget your address!

am looking forward to seeing them all.

Every mum loves stylish baby clothes, and buying quality baby wear online these days is so much easier!  Pop into La Toriana for the latest in baby clothing and fashions for kids! Buying childrens clothes online has never been more convenient.  we look forward to welcoming you

Warmly

Elizabeth xx

** SNEEK PEEK ** Coming end of March  Pre orders taken

Three Little Trees Winter 2009 Collection is a stunner and almost at La Toriana. The talented Australian kids fashion designers, Kate and Jac have teamed up with a talented artist, Sandra Isakkson from Isak for this collection.  With items in the offering something for newborns to children 5 yrs, there is something here to please everyone.

The above Geisha Dress is STUNNING.  Exclusive Japanese floral print, 100% heavy weighted cotton great for all climates.  The Geisha Dress comes with a white sash and white tights to compete the outfit.  sizes 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5 yrs.  Extremely stylish and affordable designer girls Winter clothing outfit at an amazing price of only $59.95 per set

The Three Little Trees Winter Collection is inspired by the story of “Kaixaviah”; in which 2 girls and a little blue bird save the forest by planting trees.  The full story will be available on their website

And, as always, each item comes with a little pouch of seeds – for you and your child to sow and grow together all the while watching the blossoming environment

You will be captivated by the gorgeous photography from Fran at Luminessence Photography.  Fran captured special moments with the models and we all agree helps bring out and captured the essence of what the designers were hoping to portray.  Inspirational.

Don’t you just love this Bamboo Dress? Ido!!

Brighten up this Winter with the irresistible Bamboo Wrap dress made from 100% heavy weight cotton.  Eye catching and stylish and unique, your friends will all want to know where you bought it. (of course you will tell them at La Toriana!)

Complimented with a pair of white tights to complete the outfit, available in sizes 1-2, 2-3,3-4, 4-5 yrs , so versatile can wear it for many seasons. $54.95 set

Sushi Duffle Coat is THE coat for the season.

A beautifully crochet white wool blend and trimmed with chocolate brown is unisex and versatile.  So snug and warm for these cool Wintry days.  Available in sizes 1,2,4yrs  $69.95

Tokyo Romper (right)

Simply beautiful!  100% cotton in an exclusive ISAK aqua and chocolate brown giraffe print.  This legless bodysuit is gathered slightly around the leg, the body wraps around the front and ties neatly to the side.  Your baby will look cute and so adorable in this unique collection item.  Unisex and wears well with pants or just on its own.  Sizes 3mth, 6 mth, 9mth and 12 mth $42.95

This gorgeous Australian Fashion baby and kids designer clothing range will impress you with their style and uniqueness.  Classy, chic and extreemly well made, this Winter collection will have you coming back wanting more.

I have just recently had the pleasure of seeing the coming Summer Three Little Trees Summer Collection with original fabrics and gorgeous girls designs … and …. an exciting boys collection using the ISAK prints.  This is a definite collection well worth waiting for.

Make sure you are a member of the La Toriana newsletter to receive VIP pre release sales and news, and info before the general public does and goes live on the website, we have competitions, incentives and more.

so c’mon….   grab a cuppa      sit back      relax     and enjoy the La Toriana shopping experience

~ we know you will

warmly

Elizabeth xx  ps/  you can follow us on