Picture perfect

One of our favourite times when working away in front of the computer is when emails like these drop into our inbox! Lisa from Merewether in NSW sent in some photos of her gorgeous son Sam, 19 months old. Of course we melted straight away at the sight of this handsome little man dressed head to toe in Baby goes Retro! In the photos Sam is wearing Ej sikke lej's Rainbow tee, Skummis tee by Snoffs and Denim pants by Plastisock.

Thank you Lisa for wanting to share these great pics with us!

Trend watch - Owls

At Baby goes Retro we are big fans of cute, fun, quirky and colourful animal prints. One of our absolute favourite animals is the owl. It's just something about that bird that appeal to everybody. Maybe it is the enormous eyes or the supposedly wise nature. It doesn't matter we just love them in all shapes and forms!

Check out the current edition of Mother & Baby Magazine for a great collection of gorgeous owls. Big Owl Tee by Ej sikke lej is featured for $39.95 but nice surprise everybody, it's on sale at the moment for only $25.35. Bargain! For those of you that like a slightly smaller print check out this new arrival Owl T-shirt also by Ej sikke lej.

What a cutie!

Emma from Narre Warren in Victoria sent us these great pics of her gorgeous son (10 months) last week. We can't believe how cute he is and how well he is carrying off those funky tops! Look at those cheeks and big beautiful eyes. She says in her email how "hard it is to find such great tops for boys that not everyone is wearing, and every time we go out we always get comments about his tops from your website...Very rewarding!!" Thank you Emma, for us that is fantastic to hear and really makes our day shine even brighter! Emma's little boy is wearing Ej sikke lej's blue Toadstool tee and grey Afro tee, both sold out but you can find a red version of the Toadstool tee here, only a couple left so be quick!

The Green Corner - September

In our monthly newsletters we try to highlight great ideas and funky clothing that are "green", organic or otherwise planet friendly. It has been a very appreciated segment so after some suggestions from our customers we decided to put The Green Corner on our website so you can easily find everything that falls into that category. Browse either Organic Cotton or Oeko-Tex & other Earth friendly Materials for a fantastic selection of cool clothes and accessories.

In this months newsletter we put Katvig in The Green Corner for using organic cotton and alternative sustainable fabrics such as bamboo. Katvig goes bright, fun and organic for spring and summer and we love it!

Welcome Sandy Feet!

We know kids need exceptional sun protection so what better to dress them in than this fabulous swim wear range from new label Sandy Feet. What we love about Sandy Feet is that it is created by a Danish ex-pat, hence the cool effortless Scandinavian influence on the designs. To suit the challenging environment of the Australian beach she has only used the very best fabric, strong enough to last the whole season and beyond. Their stylish, high quality products manufactured from Italian Lycra (UPF 50+) are quick drying and chlorine resistant. Check out cool rashies and funky little swim shorts suitable for any little water baby.

On the cover!

We are so thrilled and proud to see our clothes on the cover of the latest Spring issue of fabulous My Child Magazine. The photo is amazing - super cute baby with super cool Plastisock hoodie! He is also wearing a nanoou T-shirt underneath but it has already sold out, sorry.

Inside the mag you'll find the most striking and retro inspired fashion shoot ever we think. Another Plastisock piece - Blue Peace jumpsuit, worn by the same (cute) baby has also sold out in a flash! We do have the T-shirt and the shorts in the same print, equally gorgeous so don't despair. Last but certainly not least please check out the Katvig Midi apple T-shirt in bright and happy green.

History lesson anyone?

When I was in school I was really into the subject of history and especially the Nordic Mythology. Growing up in Sweden I guess that was something we had to learn about and I loved all the different stories about the good gods and their various battles against the not so nice ones. So it is rather funny now that one of our labels, Danefae gets their inspiration for their designs from those tales and other Nordic heritage characters.

This week we have welcomed Danefae's new collection that has as always great colour combos and striking prints. Check out the bright, multi striped Sleipner Tee for girls. Sleipner was Odins (the boss of all gods) eight legged horse. The Viking tee with Thor's hammer will for sure become a favourite with the boys. Thor was the god of thunder and lightning. He drove his carriage across the sky and that was what the humans heard as thunder, and when he banged his hammer lightning flashed. He certainly had a temper that Thor! This Viking tee made us laugh as he seems to be doing Yoga, hmmm not too sure if that was on the weekly schedule of a viking, but it is designed with humour which we love.

Pregnant AND stylish?!

When I flick through the current issue of Cosmo Pregnancy I spot all these wonderful, cool and very flattering outfits for mums to be and and I think I might even have to go and make another baby just so I can wear those gorgeous clothes! When I was pregnant with my first child (he is now 5) there was nearly nothing out there that looked remotely trendy and fashionable. I lived in Melbourne at the time and I remember I had to trek to the other side of town to get to this funky Maternity boutique and it was so worth it! Finally I could look really good despite a big huge belly and it worked wonders in the office where I worked to still be able to look professional and groomed. With my second child the maternity fashion scene had really started to take off and I was so relieved, but on the other hand we experienced a heatwave when I was in the third trimester so I was just happy to wear as little as possible:)

So for a little treat for all mums to be out there, grap a copy of Cosmo Pregnancy, check out Elodie Details cute bib and all the other yummy gear in the mag.

Shop, shop, shop until you...

The only fashion magazine you need when deciding how to deck out your offspring for the warm season is here! Yes' I'm talking about the fabulous Shop 4 Kids Spring/Summer issue, our all time favourite. Go out and get it, hop on the couch with a cuppa and browse the gorgeous and fun outfits, toys, accessories and quirky new baby gear that is out there for you to buy. Check out Elodie Details Sippy cup, Dummyclip and Retro Dummy. Why not purchase a stylish Plastisock Sun hat for summer and don't forget the essential New Mother's Journal, a perfect gift for a new mum. All of these fab products can be found in the Best Buys under $20. Great hey? We are also very excited about the features of Katvig's new 'JUMP' collection. Funky Pinstriped Walkshorts, Herringbone Denim shorts and spring must have Striped Vest with hood for cool little dudes on the move.

Go retro at the beach this summer!

I know it is still very cold in most parts of Australia but one can dream about warm, beachy days when your kids are happily splashing in the waves while you are laying on a sand free towel working on your tan...well I said dreaming....so despite summer being a while away I just can't resist showing you this very and I mean very cool and unique swimwear range from Katvig.

Available in two unique looks - Eggplant & White or Black & White - in their popular retro Apple print. For boys there is sporty surfer style boardies and for the girls stylish one piece swimsuits with playful button and pocket details. The unisex baby swimsuit is an all in one with short legs and arms. Included in the baby swimsuit is a pair of waterproof nappy pants for extra protection. The full collection has a sun protection factor of UV50. All styles come with a great matching waterproof bag for ease when carrying your Katvig swimwear.

Katvig says JUMP!

Exciting times at Baby goes Retro! New spring arrivals have started to trickle in and first out of the starting blocks is Katvig's new super duper cool JUMP collection. With its funky seventies street feel every little dude out there will be delighted about the cool print, supersoft comfy cotton and the ability to mix and match the pieces which ever way you want. Some items are for the girls as well but I have to admit that the boys are winning out on this one:) We introduced the collection in our August Newsletter and had a fantastic response so hurry and scurry if you want to grab some piece of the action before it is too late!

I know, I know, I have said it before but I just love this website so head over to babyology if you haven't been there lately. You will find more pics of this fabulous collection and also take the opportunity to have a browse of all the other unique gadgets and fashion that they source every day.

The Green Corner - July

Fashion forward Danish label Katvig has a mission and that is to be among the most environmental and health friendly clothing companies in the world! Wow, we think that is a fantastic goal to aim for. While totally in tune with European fashion trends Katvig is definitely doing their bit for our planet by using Oeko -Tex cotton (allergy friendly and no harmful substances) and new sustainable bamboo fabric. A little birdie whispered in our ear that soon their entire collection will be 100% organic and/or being made of recycled material such as plastic bottles (!). With all this in mind we don't doubt for a minute that their goal will come true very soon. Check out Katvig's current collection here.

Winter sale!

Yes folks, it is that time of the year again when it's out with the old and in with the new! We have so many cool threads heading our way shortly so we need to make some space by having a huge Winter sale. Oh, there is soooo much funky gear with 15 - 50% off so click your way over to Baby goes Retro for some seriously exciting retail therapy. Some things we love are the quirky Skummis Tees for cheeky little boys, high quality Knitwear by Katvig and bright Fairytale Hoodies for outgoing little girls! Also don't miss out on the buy of the month; Little Piggy bib, very very cute. Read more about the sale in the July Issue of our Newsletter.

New friends

Just look at these cuddly, soft, adorable little softies by Snoffs!
They are called 'Nose' and 'Stripy' and they are the newest addition to the 'Skummis' family. What baby wouldn't love to snuggle up to one of these quirky friends in the cot or pram? We think they are the best comfort toy around and just the right size, like a cosy little pillow.

One man ship

Right now my colleague Helen is on a plane on her way to a beautiful summer Sweden. She is going on a 6 week holiday with her kids and oh my am I jealous! Well, someone has to hold the fort back here so that is me. She is going to have a wonderful time, seeing her family and friends but it's not only about lazing around in the sunshine, some work has to be done as well!

In August she will visit the CIFF Kids fair in Copenhagen. It is the place to be to find out about the latest trends and fashion in baby and kids wear and what's in stall for us next season. So very exciting to see what our beloved labels are up to in the future in terms of design, colours and patterns. What is most exciting is that Helen will get the chance to pick up some new funky labels that she can bring back to our store. If you have any suggestions already about brands you have heard about or seen please drop me a line and I will pass it on to Helen.

The secret is out!

This is what I was talking about in the last post; We have a BIG sale on at Baby goes Retro right now! So what's the deal then you might wonder....well how about 25% off storewide (and yes that is including sale items)! You still have time as the VIP sale doesn't finish until Tuesday 24 June. You have to hurry though, clothes and accessories are selling like hotcakes and you don't want to miss out on your favourite styles and/or sizes. To be able to take advantage of this great offer you need a special code. This discount code can be found in our June Newsletter here.

Happy shopping and don't forget to sign up for our newsletter as there could be other nice surprises and specials in future issues.

A little secret

I'll let you in on a little secret; sign up for our monthly newsletter here and some exciting things will happen next week. I promise it's going to be great fun so you don't want to miss out on this one, trust me!

Attention all animal lovers!

Let me tell you about this wonderful quarterly online magazine called lmnop. It's free (always a good thing), it takes no time to download and it's full of unique and individual baby and kids products from all over the world. Issue 3 is out right now and it is all about the animal kingdom. Gorgeous toys and gadgets and of course fashion!

On the front cover you will find cheeky little Emma wearing the Pink Bird in Tree T-shirt by Danefae and Strawberry skirt by Ej sikke lej. Browse a bit further in the mag and you will come across a cute Owl feature. Lucky us as we love owls so we were more than happy to contribute to this great theme. Check out Owl PJ's by Snoffs and Big Owl Tee by Ej sikke lej.

Ps. When you are done reading lmnop head over over to one of our absolute favorite sites - Babyology to see a great post about Plastisock.

Splash out

Winter is well and truly here with surprisingly cold mornings (the other day it was 6 degrees and we live in Queensland!). I could hardly believe it and let alone thinking that is going to be like this for the next three, four months. Brrrrr....Lucky there is so many cosy, snug and warm outfits out there, especially for our little precious bubs. For the really tiny ones you can't go wrong with an All in One. No awkward gaps between the top and bottoms where the chill can sneak in and if you choose a suit with feet there will be no incidents with lost socks and cold feet!

One of our absolute favourites in the suit department is the Splash range from nanoou. Check out the June/July issue of Australian Parents magazine where it is featured. We also stock the suit in green and in grey with white Splash print. This is definitely a must have for cool winter days. A bonus is of course that it is entirely made of 100% organic cotton. Yeah, go green!

Oh, so cosy

Fabulous My Child magazine - Winter issue is out now. Please run out and get it as it truly is a great publication. I love reading about the latest in baby and toddler care, fashion (of course), news, other mum’s stories, interior ideas and much much more!
We are thrilled that some of our cool threads have ended up in the fashion shoot – ‘get knotted’! The feature is just too adorable, cosy and snug with all the beautiful knits and earthy, warm colours. Check out the unique Grey Valley jumpsuit by Katvig for little infants. Maybe your little one is a funky kind of bub, in that case he will love Ej sikke lej’s Afro Tee. For the style queen you can’t go wrong with Katvig’s classic black and white stripy scarf.