Kym  (mum)

My mission this Easter was to find some time to snap Skye in her winning outfit from your competition over Christmas (Tea Princess summer outfit winner wins winter outfit!!) Luckily some family from Melbourne came up and took some for me as my camera was out of action so here we are!!!!

I was so excited when I got the email from you, I can’t thank you enough for choosing Skye! Of course she is our bestest Princess ever but she too has travelled down a long and windy road having been born with a Congential Heart Defect called Tetralogy of Fallot, and amongst other fun and games has had two open heart surgeries before her first birthday!

She has had a real buzz from being photographed and her Tea Princess outfit is divine – we chose the Skinny leg pants which are the first size for age pants she has ever fitted with her petite frame and will be warm for winter, the gorgeous soft top long sleeve top in ivory and a beautiful beanie.  All have already been worn in various combinations with other Tea Princess and other things we have bought and they all look fantastic, wash beautifully and people really notice.  Winning the competition enabled me to buy my son a Britt jacket and I keep eyeing off the dresses.  We are just so practical though in our house, so its nice to be able to be pretty but practical at the same time which is what I love about this seasons Tea Princess and our chosen outfit. As you can see its also very flexible!

Me (Photographer) Skye was the lucky recipient of the Tea Princess promo we had,  She received a complete Winter 2010 outfit, has been photographed last week for the La Toriana website and catalogue shots,  and next week will be part of a professional photo session for a glossy magazine.

Sky was an absolute dream to photograph.  A friend told me about this old ruins  (thanks Lisa) and I knew that would be the place to get some photo’s with Skye. It was!!

Sky is so beautiful with a gorgeous disposition and friendly nature.  Many of the shots she suggested for me (so thanks Skye, we were a great team!!!)  All the Tea Princess collection suited her well but I really like the knitted wear, pink cape and white leggings with skirt!  So precious!  Kym was a great stylist (though she probably didn’t even know she was doing such a beautiful job!)

See the full photo shoot I had with Skye and the gorgeous images in Tea Princess on this BLOG next week.  Keep watching

La Toriana will be having another promo soon….. so watch out for the great SPRING promo… to be launched June 1st!  Will be great!!!

hint. Get the camera poised!!! 

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recently we ran a HUGE prize pool up for grabs…   please confirm with an email or comment below!!

we had heaps of entries and was amazing to see.  Thank you to everyone who has been a wonderful support to La Toriana over the time.  Its with wonderful customers like YOU that help make what we are.  La Toriana has received so many great testimonials… THANK YOU and keep them coming in.

now without further delay… check out if you were a winner?

If your name appears below… we will be sending you out your prize, but please respond asap to either comments below or our email.

 Please post a return comment we love to hear from our winners.  People/members like tos see REAL people win.. so let us know.

The La Toriana $200 gift voucher   goes to: Janet, Hobart, Tas

Vanchi Nappy Bag   goes to:  Danuelle, Quambone, NSW

BabyJo organic pack   goes to: Leesa, Woronora Heights, NSW

Pink pearls  go to: Ilka, Jabiru, NT … Megan, Mawson Lakes, SA … Penelope Capalaba, QLD … Laura, Wollongong, NSW … Cindy, Kerang, Vic

Nanny Pickle door hangers  goes to: Jane, Nth Melbourne, Vic … Jodie, MT Pleasant, Wollongong NSW … Bec, Caroline Springs, Vic … Fiona, Albanvale , Vic … Cathy, Jannali, NSW … Julie, Ferntree Gully, Vic … Jess, Sutherland, NSW … Nicola, Cunderdin, WA …Larissa, Woodford, NSW … Jo, Shepparton,  Vic … Kate, Donvale. Vic … Liza, Hamiltom Island, QLD … Cynthia, Romsey, Vic … Kym, Spring Gully, Vic …

Little One baby  magazine  subscriptions goes to: Donna, Tobbul, NSW … Trish, East Brunswick, Vic

thank you to everyone who purchased during this time.  was a great promo.

dont forget… we have the Tea Princess promo  too.  we have received some gorgeous pics of your little princesses in Tea Princess Summer collection.  Each one of you is in the draw for a Winter 2010 dress/outfit in the size of your choice …  + feature in the Winter La Toriana catalogue!!

If you havent sent in your pic… make sure you do… its a great promo.

we also have the KooL KidZ thats a continuous section of our BLOG.  All you need to do is send in a fav pic of your kids, a recipe or tip or craft idea.  Thats easy!!  if we feature it, will send you a code just for you… to spend $10.

we also do call outs from time to time on our facebook page.  This could be for a pic to send in, or to be somewhere for a photo shoot.  Make sure you check the facebook pages!

 thanks again for participating….

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.

At La Toriana we showcase great Australian and New Zealand designers as well as neonatal and NICU appropriate baby clothing as well as organic premmie clothes and accessories.  Checkout our vast range of premmie wear and newborn baby items in our secure online baby boutique.  If you are looking for a  premmie baby keepsake doll, or organic baby wear for a bub that has been born prematurely, then you have come to the right online store.  La Toriana specialise in providing great quality, stylish and affordable designer label products for low weight babies and babies born early.

Organic Premmie Baby Clothing from Lambykins

Angela owner of Lambykins™ and Elizabeth owner of La Toriana® two country Mums, have been friends for over 20 years. Angela supported Elizabeth through three premature babies, two of whom became angels. Elizabeth vividly remembers the emotional rollercoaster ride and how it was traumatic enough without being able to find clothing made specifically for premmie bubs. She was told by a nurse to go to the toy store and purchase “cabbage patch” dolls clothes or have them specially made.

“It was the last thing I needed: my babies were vulnerable enough without seeing them in dolls clothes or oversized hospital-issued garments. I longed to have some nice clothes for my baby that actually fitted and were suitable for the NICU,” Elizabeth explains.

      Angela from Lambykins and Elizabeth from La Toriana.

Lambykins™ was established in 2004 and is renowned for producing a luxurious range of Australian-made merino blankets and baby clothing. After seeing what Elizabeth went through Angela was inspired to produce not just a gorgeous Organic Premmie Collection but a collection with meaning.

Each garment depicts a unique hand-drawn design and comes with a special poem on its swing tag that offers support and understanding for the parents of precious premmie bubs.

The designs, style, quality and attention to detail portray the core of the Lambykins™ brand. The Organic Premmie Collection of pants, jackets, sleeveless tops, bodysuits, hats and wraps come in 3 attractive ecodyed colours of blue, pink and ecru. The garments are safe to use in the NICU and come in true premmie sizes from 800 grams to 7kg (up to 3 months).

Elizabeth, a volunteer and sponsor of local and national premmie baby groups, donates a % of sales from her Premmie baby category.

La Toriana is fast becoming renowned for quality, stylish and affordable designer collections as well as for providing exceptional customer service.

 

Just released is gorgeous organic cotton `Premmie Nature Range’for precious premmie babies and newborns. Sizes will range from 800 grams to 00 (7kg)  

Contemporary prints beautifully handcrafted on pink, blue and ecru coloured outfits will ensure a special garment for your baby. Prints include leaf, giraffe, butterfly, flower, bird and tree designs.

I have never before seen such gorgeous quality of organic premmie baby wear and I love the designs… and am sure you will too.

Lambykins has researched well, and as such are able to provide quality premmie clothing.  Years before, premmie baby clothing was unheard of and we all were told to buy or make dolls clothes.  “How inappropriate”

now there is choice… and not only that there are affordable designer collections for new born babies and babies born prematurely.

Lambykins understand the need for specialised premmie baby clothing, and clothing that’s eco friendly to allow us to give our babies the best possible chance to their early start in life.  This new collection is great for newborn bubs up to 6 months, but also for small neonatal babies in isolette and cribs and have adapted clothing to suit the needs of specialise equipment in hospital and beyond.

Each garment comes with a heartfelt poem that’s so fitting of the moment and for our so precious premature newborns.  A perfect baby gift.

This collection helps La Toriana premature baby clothing section become one of the largest, stylish and most affordable collection of premmie baby clothing online!

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I think all the stress is getting to him…

so decided we needed a couple days away.  He just has to make sure he has the “right name”. That suits. We are amazed at how Macey was so social and chatty asking lots of people their names.   He has talked to men in suits, men in overalls, college boys in their uniform and waiters at a restaurant….. he is getting a feel for names and has a thirst for knowledge. He checks out my laptop and ponders over all the names you have submitted….    its so cute watching him.

Here is a photo taken with the doorman at The Hotel Windsor Melbourne… they chatted away for ages…. he even helped macey check out the names put forward and they came up with an idea…. (all will be revealed later)

There have been some great names put forward…..keep them coming…. he’s decided not to stress himself too much and wait til times up.  then he is going to take a few days AND “TRY THEM ALL ON” or so he says.

we have  so far

Pickachu, jamie, Mason, maximillian,Mitey, pierre, munchkin, cutie, bubbles,  freckle, floppy, sam, pockets, spinney, charlie, sniffles, tickles, blackjack, freddie, squeaky, Dirk, Campbell, Vladimir, Mr. Mischief, Mouse Grayson,Edward, Frederick, Lawrence   ……

Macey is all excited now and on a real high… he is really getting into the names now.   There is still time to pop in your suggestions….. You have til sept 30th.

I have been meaning for months to get the La Toriana Blog happening…. so here it is… finally!

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.