Beautiful  “BELLA”  BRONTE

Above photo Bronte (8 mths)  is wearing the Tea Princess long sleeve top with lace frill and the Tea Princess white ruffled leggings.  The Dolly Up headband completes her outfit!  Thanks Hollie… these are adorable photo’s and what a stunning little girl. Bronte was the “Belle of the Ball” at the wedding, and looked adorable in her designer baby clothing that Hollie bought from La Toriana.

 oh what a beautiful photo.  Its stunning.  Little Bronte is so cute wearing a white pettiskirt from Princess Ratbag with her white long sleeve top from Tea Princess.  Mum (Hollie) attaches the vintage hairclip from Bethany’s Child.  Must say she is like a little princess.   Hollie shares her Never Fail scone recipe’s for cooks like me (who isnt great in the cooking skills department).

 ~ Hollie ’s   NEVER  FAIL   Scones ~

3 cups self raising flour

1 cup lemonade

1 cup cream

1 pinch salt

Preheat oven at 200 degrees

sift flour and salt

Make a well in the centre and add lemonade and the cream

combine and then knead til smooth

cut into circles with cutter or a glass rim

place on a grease proof paper on a baking tray fairly close together

reduce oven to 180 degrees

bake for 10-12 mins

~ ENJOY~

yep, I am thinking these sounds great and I am sure I could give it a try!! 

Beautiful Bronte….  ahhhh definitely the best looking baby I know in Townsville!

If you are looking to achieve this look… here are some items from these gorgeous girls designer clothing online at La Toriana.

If  you are looking for gorgeous designer girls clothing online for your little princess, why not drop into La Toriana boutique.  We have heaps new stock arrive the last week and having heaps new shipments arriving soon  too for Winter.  You have come to the right place if you are looking for birthday presents, baby gifts, designer dresses, tops and skirts and amazing new hair accessories with an antique and vintage style.   We have just had arrive the cutest baby rompers, baby booties, christening gifts and flower girl dresses as well as the above gorgeous pettiskirts, tops and accessories.  More are on its way… so watch out!

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 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!

How gorgeous!

there were flashes from Photographers.  Smiles and “ooh’s and ahh’s”  from the crowd.  There were envious stares from the other couple girls in traditional flower girl dresses and there were many people asking  “where can I get that?”   There were sparkling eyes and dancing feet, giggles and everyone was on a high. 

It was of course… 

 The  I do I do Bridal Fashion Parade

and the La Toriana models stole the show!!

Ok… we have introduced you to the La Toriana models,  Matilda, Innes, Bridget and Emerson… who recently were involved int he Ido I do wedding expo and Fashion Parade.  You read Part 1, and Part 2,  you have seen the girls being made up hair and make up… and in some of the outfits back stage….. 

so here… is the amazing catwalk fashion parade by these starlets, and wow… what professionals they were!  Our little ladies were seen amongst the beautiful wedding gowns that came from near and far and were modelled by gorgeous catwalk models.  The music, lights, stage and photographers were all dazzling to the girls and there was not one bit of nerves!!  They all looked beautiful and ever so pretty!

Yes, the gorgeous girls did steal the show at this event… look past into the crowd and see the audience beaming and absolutely loving it!  So many people commented later that they girls and the outfits were amazing.  

• “So refreshing to see something different” was one comment,
• “stunning… exceptional” was another
• “The Best fashion parade seen here to date” and another
• ” the traditional white flower girls are so old hat”  and another,
• “where can I get THAT WHOLE outfit” was  from a couple others!!

Matilda, Innes, Bridget and Emerson were amazing. 

The girls definately loved it all and I cannot wait to have another photo shoot or fashion parade with them again!  Many thanks to the professional photographers Annie Warren and Rikki Pool who took photo’s from the front of the stage… and if you look closely… you can see me in the pic below left taking photo’s from behind and back stage! 

so… without further ado… here they are….

Fashions and current trends  change with time, we all know that…and with bridal fashions and  trends changing in  wedding gowns, accessories and venues, I wondered how much emphasis or thought is taken into the junior bridesmaids and flower girls.  

We often hear the big magazines talking about the wedding dresses, their current trends in fashion, and inspirations, we hear about the changes in fashions for the Mothers of the Brides and even the guys get a mention…. but very, VERY rarely do we hear about the changes in the current trends in  children’s fashion for the junior bridesmaids and flower girls.

Forever the traditional white satin long dresses for little girls has been seen in so many weddings.  Rarely has there been a change. 

Brides are savvy and eclectic these days, and are looking for something different. 

 As with their own wedding dress, they want something beautiful, stylish, unique and complimenting for their whole bridal party too.  Many brides are now looking for something “different” for the junior members of the bridal party.  Something  away from the traditional white satin flower girls dresses, something that the girls them selves will feel special in and be able to wear again and are cost effective. 

Yep, gone are days where the little girls are wearing the stiff, restricting, long white dresses in weddings.  Sure, there are many who do like this look, but more and more are looking for something unique.  Lets face it… pop a little girl in a restricting, long, constraining dress and she is most likely to feel uncomfortable, not be so co operative. 

Pop her into something more flowing, comfortable, and they are more likely to be relaxed, happy and entertaining.  That’s what weddings are all about isn’t it?  There is nothing like a natural smile from an onlooker at a wedding watching a pretty little flower girl twirling, laughing and happy. 

There are some gorgeous designer labels in childrens fashions that are unique, boutique and ideal for many different styles of weddings.  They are not necessarily aimed at weddings, nor come with that “bridal” price tag.   

This is what many brides in 2010 are looking for. 

No, I am not talking the “chain store” type dresses that are made for the masses, though these too have a place in many weddings.  Brides want something more unique.  Limited edition styles, hand made, smaller designer children’s clothing collections and something so different to what they have seen around. 

Lets face it… most brides want a “wow factor” at their wedding… and having the flower girls in gorgeous stylish and unique special occasion dresses is all part of it.

These days there are so many different styles of weddings, and so many different fashion trends catering to them.  Its so refreshing to see that brides are thinking more laterally,  and with their hearts  and seeing other options away from the traditional.  Its great to see that the flower girls and junior bridesmaids are now being noticed in the fashion arena along with the rest of the bridal party!

This year many brides are looking towards colour lace and ribbons in their junior bridesmaid outfits.  Twirling skirts, pettiskirts, antique dresses, tops and shrugs.

With the ever changing styles in weddings today, flower girl and junior bridesmaid dresses are coming to the forefront in colour, texture and styles.  Just like the brides!

Elizabeth Murphy

Founder/Business Manager

www.LaToriana.com.au

Designers showcased at this bridal fashion parade through La Toriana were

Tea Princess, Bethany’s Child, Princess Ratbag, Tippietoes couture, Dolly Up, Princess allure jewellery

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 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!

Wishing everyone a gorgeous Easter 2010.  We had a wonderful Easter and I actually took almost all the time away from work and spending it with family… was GREAT!  We ate lots and LOTS of chocolate and we ALL are going to start a detox regime tomorrow!  lol

Here are a few beautiful pics taken for the Bendigo Magazinerecently with an Easter theme.  The girls all look gorgeous in their designer kids clothing and my little rabbit here which I hand painted doesnt look half bad either! Our models this day were Maddi, Immy and Ella.  They are all so, so gorgeous!

Hope you all had a wonderful easter and we look forward to bringing ypou lots more updates about amazing kids fashion, mums in business and more. Below is MADDI who looks absolutely adorable. 

Maddi wearing the Tea Princess white lace shrug over the Tippie Toes lace motif singlet, with the amazing Princess Ratnag pettiskirt.  The whole outfit is complimented by Bethany’s Child flower headband.  Kate, the photographer  for the Bendigo Magazine took some great photo’s, and I took some here too that look not half bad either!!!

Ella models the pink lace motif singlet by Tippie Toes and the Princess ratbag cream and pink pettiskirt (ltd Ed).  Accessories were the Bethany’s Child headband and Princess Ratbag angel wings. The gorgeous greenery was the perfect back drop with the photo’s taken in Rosalind Park.  Beautiful.

Immy wears the Tea Princess white lace shrug, Princess Ratbag white diamonte singlet and the Princess Ratbag Raspberry pettiskirt.  Accessories included the Bethanys Child headband, and the Princess Ratbag angel wings. 

 These girls really portray the cute, fun and specialness of the designers they are wearing.  With many mums using outfits like this from La Toriana for their special birthday party outfits, Christening dresses and flower girl dresses, there is something here for all.  Little girls love dressing up and being Princesses…. and in these designer girls clothes they can be.

Pop into our online baby/childrens boutique for your next outfit for your special little girl.

A  HUGE thank you to the Bendigo magazine (out now) for allowing us to use some of the gorgeous photography.  This ediition of the magazine is HUGE, and a wonderful read.  Easter in Bendigo is massive with our country town swelling.  The cover pic is beautiful, just as the two pictured in it are!!

 warmly   Elizabeth xx

some suggestions for gifts online  

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2009 saw many Australian and New Zealand designers in baby and kids fashion, release some brilliant kids clothing.  These designers are extremely talented and we are very proud to be able to showcase their work online at La Toriana.

There was a frenzy for Tea Princess with their Winter girls designer clothing collection in 2009. The designer children’s scarfs and hats especially were so popular with  Australian mums that Tea Princess had to back into manufacturing for more!  I think my favourite of the Winter Tea Princess was the pants!  I actually popped aside a couple larger sizes as I loved them so much!  So soft and easy to wear!

We saw the introduction of Princess Ratbag Pettiskirts  at La Toriana. These pettiskirts are an absolute favourite amongst all.  Looks gorgeous on babies to adults.  We have seen our customers purchase the Princess Ratbag pettiskirts for  their daughters christening dresses, birthday party outfit, Christmas dress and for dress ups too.  We have seen them in wedding parties where the little flowergirls look adorable too!  Have you seen our blog post recently where our facebook customers and fans sent in pics of their little ones in Princess Ratbag pettiskirts?

A firm favourite this year has been the ever delightful designer collection of girls wear from TikiBoo Kids.  The Antique Rose collection has been a super hit in 2009 and we have some avid followers of this Australian designer baby and kids fashion label, so watch out for more gorgeous designs. Where kids should be kids and dress like kids!

Late December we saw the the gorgeous designer kids wear from YmamaY?  hot the shores of Australia. This New Zealand designer kids label is nothing short of unique and stunning.  So classy, stylish and very affordable in designer kids clothing ranges.  A special outfit for your special little one.  This is definitely one label you will want to know more about.  The good news?  They have stylish boys wear that I am happy to put in the La Toriana boutique… and that says a lot!

The ever popular Vanchi saw a few new additions to their designer nappy bag range.  Many new mums are ditching the “baby look” nappy bags and going for stylish and, classy, practical and affordable nappy bags.  Vanchi has all this and more and mums out there have really started to notice.  This is one nappy bag that looks like a designer handbag, but still comes equipped with a co ordinating change mat, bottle thermos, dummy safe wet pack and ample pockets, zips etc.  This just has to  be THE nappy bag for classy mums on the go.  (My baby is 7 years old now, but I still use a Vanchi bag as my every day bag.  The bottle thermos tuned into a zippered pencil case and enclosed paper for outings at restaurants, the dummy safe is the BEST EVER coin purse, and I love all the compartments)

 Alimrose is always the first port of call when anyone wants to purchase a baby gift online.  This Australian business is totally gorgeous.  Here at La Toriana we have tried to keep up with the demand in the baby rattles, baby hand squeakers, booties and bibs!  This year the matching Alimrose bib, booties doll rattles and hand squeakers have been brilliantly popular!  Though still hasn’t topped the firm favourite (same as last year) the coco the cat range.  The musical cat, the hand squeaker and rattles.  This is just a classic I guess… and am off to order more…

Ahhh.. you are never too young to have your first set of pearls.  Little Pearls for LIttle Girls  have always been a very popular baby gift for a new baby girl.  Many are purchased online at La Toriana for Christening gifts, baby gifts, flowergirl presents and junior bridesmaid jewellery.  2009 saw the release of the PINK fresh ater pear bracelet and necklaces to their collection.  Mums, aunties and grandmothers (and of course everyone else) can now choose between the ever popular white fresh water pearls and now pink.  A very popular gift for newborn baby girls to 12 years.

Tabitha Emma’s designs  are whimsical. playful and nostalgic.  The perfect gift for little girls and for mums too.  The cupcake purse and chocolate cake purse have been viewed so many times at La Toriana, and are so proud to be showcasing a very talented up and coming designer at La Toriana.  This young Australian designer must be well liked also in the BIG NAME circles though was a shame what what happened by well known Alannah Hill.   Read more here.   Tabitha Emma designs have been well received throughout 2009 and many little fashionista’s received these purses for Christmas. 

Us Australians love cooking and especially love BBQ’s.  Ogilvies Designs  was introduced in 2009 and what a gorgeous Australian label!  The dad and me designer BBQ aprons for dads and their kids was a real winner… selling out a couple designs in record time.  The mums and me was also popular and who couldn’t go past the Kids Christmas aprons.  Yep… this is a very popular designer label for kids that’s sure to be a name you will be proud to tell all your friends… and buy presents for!!

They must breed a lot of talented people up in Queensland!  Wild Things Of Noosa is also another gorgeous designer who has been popular here at la Toriana.  Seeing a huge surge in popularity, we feel so proud to be one of the few stocking this Australian designer fashion label for babies and kids online. Proudly showcased through La Toriana is national glossy magazines such as Shop 4 Kids, My Child magazine and Little One Baby magazine, its highly reguarded across the nation. Wild things Of Noosa is high quality, unique and I am extreenmly impressed with their design, quality fabrics and colours.  We look forward to showcasing more in 2010.

The Premmie baby catagory online at La Toriana has definitely been a passion of mine in 2009. So much so that we even have a designated section on our BLOG as well. The Tummy Bear premmie baby keepsake dolls were a massive hit with dozens going to families all across Australia.  The Earlybirds range is a staple favourite and ever popular as baby gifts for premature baies as well as the ideal premmie baby clothing to start with.  The Early birds range also include an organic premature baby clothing collection that’s fast becoming very popular.  Teeny Weeny prem baby clothes has given families and friends of premature babies the choice away from the traditional pink, white and blue.  With their contemporary colours and patterns that many parents are looking for.  we have sold so many of these, so that sure tells us that the uniqueness and the price (VERY affordable) is what parents of premmie babies are looking for.   Lambykins collection that was released in 2009 of organic premmie baby clothing is so beautiful.  Full of quality, grace and meaning… each garment has its own poem attached, and of course all are designed with the ease of dressing in the NICU, SCBU and at home.  We cannot forget The ZAKY either.  A premmie baby and newborn positioning pillow that gives the baby comfort to rest and sleep all whilst you don’t have to be there to pat them or hold them.  Mums can hug the Zaky to your own body to give baby the scent of you to help give your baby a peaceful, and calming sleep. The best ever comforter to cuddle and keep close with mums scent though just has to be the Cuski!  This is well loved by premmie babies to toddlers.  come in a cream, red, pink, blue and green

What a year 2009 was for La Toriana.  We have had such a heartfelt and warm response from all our customers and blog readers.  A very special THANK YOU to all our beautiful and wonderful suppliers, whom many have become amazing good friends that I know we will be friends for years to come.  THANK YOU.  A very BIG thank you to the editors of magazines and the wonderful journalists of newspapers papers who have embraced La Toriana and given so much valuable advice, tips and direction.  I know I would not be where we are right now without the wonderful support of the few who have supported us.

A VERY BIG thank you to our facebook friends too… many of the gorgeous photo’s, tips and kids recipes in our BLOG, especially the KooL KidZ section comes from customers and facebook friends… so thank you, and please keep them coming!

Wishing EVERYONE a very special 2010, may it be filled with angel wishes and pooh bear hugs, be full of love and laughter and special memories.  Please be safe over the coming months and be kind to others.  I truly believe in the philosophy of karma and the amazing things that life has to offer are all good.  Embrace them.

Take time to play and be happy, to laugh and make friendships.  Its the simplest things in life that make us happy.  Look to the stars and take one step at a time…

 warmly

elizabeth xx

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 now isnt this a gorgeous pic… A pretty princess in a pettiskirt…. PERFECT.  Daniella (gorgeous customer from a recent facebook callout) wearing the Princess Ratbag Pettiskirt, pink with raspberry trim and the Dolly Up white singlet. 

 ”Pretty Princess indeed!!”

This Christmas, little fairy princesses are everywhere.  Oh and they are all so PRETTY!

With the arrival this week of more Princess Ratbag pettiskirts, we know there are lots under th tree from Santa and so many gorgeous little princesses will be wearing delightful twirling Princess ratbag pettiskirts Christmas Day.  Whether she wears it with ballet slippers or with gum boots, even bare feet… she is going to look adorable.  Great for any special occassion… or just playing outside.  So many little flower girls are now turning to Princess ratbag as their special flowergirl dresses as their first choice.  And why not… it is simply gorgeous! 

We already know how sweet, colourful and ….  meters and meters … 7 meters actually of luxurious nylon chiffon  material make up each one.  They feature an elastic waistband and ribbon to allow for growth and longevity of the item as once on… each little girl will want to wear it always!   Good luck mum getting it off!!  Colourful, pretty and ever so popular.  We see so many little ones and big teenagers wearing them to all “THE” Christmas parties this season.  Simply devine!

Whether you are a tiny baby, toddler, teenager or an adult… age isnt a factor.  The coolest thing is that ANY princess (at heart) can wear them… whether you are 1 or 100 be seen in a Princess Ratbag pettiskirt.  Not only is there pettiskirts, there are accessories too.  Gorgeous singlets,  angel wings, and more… keep checking our La Toriana website for new and exciting additions to the range.

Thank you to our facebook friends who submitted their pics of their own little ones in the gorgeous pettiskirts when had our recent call out.  Each pic is so cute… I love looking at their happy faces. 

mmm? which is my favourite you ask….???   I really like so many.

Pettiskirts, pettiskirts, oh so pretty pettiskirts. The white pettiskirt here is modelled with Tea Princess singlet and cardigan.  Teams beautifully.  WE must tell you that the pics here that were taken at the Princess Ratbag photo shoot were by the ever talented Naomi of www.naomivphotography.com.au.  Check out all her lovely work.

Tell us YOUR favourite colour… and where you and/or your princess would wear a Princess Ratbag pettiskirt?  we will give one lucky comment a $25 voucher .  You have til dec 30th to make a comment.  Jan 1st we will draw a winner and announce on facebook.  Please make comments here on the blog.

Many of the above pretty princesses are customers or Facebook fans.  We did a call out recently for pics in pettiskirts and wholla!  A couple of my facebook fans are also great photographers.   Tea and Jam photography   and Rachel Richter Photography .  Also check out YummyMummies new website coming soon.

….. there is a Princess Ratbag Pettiskirt to suit all ages and so many colours to choose from. 

Dont forget to send a pic in of your little Princess… or is she a ratbag?

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.