CHRISTENING FEATURE

A BIG THANK YOU to LEESA for sharing these gorgeous pics and a little about Molly’s Christening

Words by Leesa

These photos are of my little girl Molly in my all time favourite photo of her (so far) at her Christening.

We had a great day, it was my husband’s 40th birthday on the same day and his family who had never met Molly came over from Tasmania. I made white choc mud cupcakes for her cake and while you can tell they are definitely not professional cakes they still looked kinda pretty LOL xxx

When I first saw this top photo… I was “ahhh and ooohing”,  what a glorious…gorgeous photo!   Hope you have this up and enlarged!!

The cakes also look professional to me, and I can tell a labour of love and dedication went into making each one.   It looks amazing… and special!

Thanks so much for sharing!!

We sent out a CALL OUT to our facebook friends and have lots of amazing and inspirational blog posts coming up to share with you.  Christenings, naming days and baby showers… wow… there is so many great ideas during March…. hope you have a great time reading about them all.

Why not get some inspiration from ollys special Christening Day.  Below are some Christening gifts and ideas to get you started.

 A baby Christening or naming day is so so special and one that will be remembered for a very long time, so make it special.  From  the invites and food, to photo’s and clothing… there is so much to help make it special, and at La Toriana we are here to help.  Maybe a special invitation, baby card?  Or a designer baby outfit for the special day…  check our designer collections of baby gifts, baby clothing and baby designer wear.  Give us a call or email too as we know some people prefer not to buy online.  We have lots of options available.  We look forward to catching up with you soon.

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At La Toriana we also have lots of new arrivals inclusing, Dolly Up, Knuffle Kid, Tippie Toes Couture and any day now the Winter Tea Princess and a few other new designers.  Watch out.

 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, Extreem Glass, 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’s 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!

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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So… we thought we would tell you what our top 4 products sold this week were.

We have had so many enquiries on girls Bridesmaid bracelets this week ts amazing.  There must be lost of weddings getting planned and we have had all our range of little girls jewellery viewed this week.  This Dragonfly Chrystal bracelet from Mon Tresor, was by far the most popular $19.95.comes packaged in tissue and a white organza bag… its the perfect gift for Christening gift, flower girl and junior bridesmaid gifts.

check out the full range of girls jewellery here.  We have beautiful Fresh water pearl bracelet and necklaces from Little Pearls for Little girls and more.

Organic Sleeping Nest from Early Birds  $58.95

Snug and warm and being a great organic baby item, its a wonderful newborn baby gift too.  La Toriana have a great category for premmie baby clothes… this Organic baby items is great for newborns and premmie babies.  If you are looking for premmie baby clothing or premmie products check out the full Premmie Baby Category.

Cool Sprit Huggalugs $16.95 Great for this time of year when its cool, but not cool enough for kids to want to wear jumpers.  Great for nappy changing too.  comes in a delightful range of colours

Huggalugs have some great mums bump huggers too for the expecting mum as well as organic kids T shirts, and a huge range of the ever popular Huggalugs.    Great Boys gifts and accessories for your fav T shirt that the kids always like to wear.  Everyone loves Huggalugs!!

Nanny Pickle Promo has only been going a couple days… but boy is it working!!  This delightful Sleepy Bunny Care Package has a beanie hat, a baby sleep bag and a towelette.  All organic cotton and Bamboo and all comes packaged in a signature muslin bag ready for newborn baby gift giving! $72.95

PLUS…

their promo is giving everyone a FREE Lavender Bed Bird.  wow… I think this new Label has won everyone’s heart… no wonder… its so luxurious!  see the Blog for more details

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Wow… we have had a great week, hope you have too.

On a personal note we had another baby alpaca… a little boy and he’s all Black.  Tiana (our daughter) called him “Jack”. when I asked why she called him Jack… (thinking there must be a boy at school she liked called Jack… she is 6)  she said

“because mummy it rhymes with Black!!” and looked at me as if I should have known that…  so I just smiled and nodded.   after all… what else could I say! ??

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Your Wednesday Wacky treat is  30% off all Lazybonesproducts at La Toriana.  Only available for 48 hrs… so hurry!  code is wacky

warmly

Elizabeth xx

Inspired by a bygone vintage era, these stunning items in the Tippie Toes collection cater for baby girls to children 6 yrs.  Soon we will also see a fresh, stylish collection of boys clothing from this talented Australian kids fashion designer.

The first shipment of these devine … no STUNNING baby and designer girls clothing collection has made an impact on loyal La Toriana followers as shown by our stats and orders.  Tippie Toes designer Leonie is sure ona winner with this kids fashion label.

The Sweet lily dress above is a classic all time favourite of everyones.  Simply stunning can we worn in Summer as it, and for special outings.  SWEET LILIY: 100% soft cotton, pristine white dress with vintage inspired embroidered lace trim finishAlso great for First Birthdays, Christenings and of course for Easter and Christmas.

TIPPIE TOES are 100% Australian designed and Handmade.

A vintage inspired petite singlet to suit any occasion.  Great for baby’s Christenings, special outings and “just because”

be warned though… be prepared to have everyone wanting to know ehere you got them from….  do you dare tell?  of course… tell them you can view the Tippie Toes range at La Toriana!

La Toriana is an online baby/kids boutique that is synonymous with quality, style and affordablity.  Showcasing and supporting many Australian and New Zealand designers and many talented mums in business. 

Our aim is to bring you  quality designer children clothing, baby products, baby gifts and even gifts for mums and dads.  Also to bring you stylish and unique  baby and childrens clothing, toys and accessories at affordable prices and not to mention our exceptional customer service…  will be second to none!

We aim to surpass all your expectations in online shopping.  We value all our customers feedback and have a Quality Assurance Program in place to help strive for excellence in all areas of our business.  After you have experienced shopping at La Toriana  you will be coming back time and time again!

We have an amazing gift service where we will happily gift wrap with our signature wrapping, a personalised card with your wording, and post directly to your family and friends, (we only send you the invoice) … easy!!

We invite you all to come visit us…

so…

grab a cuppa

sit back

relax and

enjoy the La Toriana experience

…. we know you will.