The Playful World Bowling Buddies: Hand Felted Fun

My kids love knocking stuff down, picking it back up and knocking it down all over again. When you add the adorable cuteness and funny faces of The Playful World's Bowling Buddies, we have a surefire hit.
Hand felted and sewn by talented women artisans in Kyrgyzstan with a 100% wool felt shell and synthetic filler. Each set comes with 3 pins and one ball. Suitable for ages 18 months and up.

Fall Fashions at Tea Collection: Japanese Junsui

As we get back to regular posting, it was time to check out the new additions at Tea Collection. Each of their collections are inspired by different regions of the world. Fall and Winter are full of rich colors and amazing textures. I was so inspired by their fall offerings that we are going to dedicate several posts to each globally inspired collection.

First up is the Japanese Junsui collection which builds on Tea's iconic Indigo Collection and is inspired by vintage prints and timeless silhouettes.

Here are our favorites:

Junsui Floral Dress
Price: $55



Fukurou Hoodie
Price: $39

Celeb Style Find: Cate Blanchett Son's Darth Vader Tee

Actress Cate Blanchett takes a family stroll with husband Andrew Upton and their children Dashiell, 6, Roman, 4, and Ignatius, 7 months, in Sydney, Australia.

Dashiell wears an adorable Darth Vader for President Tee by available from Gap.com for $26.50.

Celeb Style Find: Suri Cruise's Red Party Blouse

Suri Cruise certainly has her own sense of style and has been spotted across New York City showing off some of the finest toddler fashions. It was refreshing to see her out in an ensemble that doesn't come with a hefty designer price tag on a rainy day earlier this week.

This stylin' tot wears a Party Blouse in Russian Red from Gap! The cute top costs an affordable $24.50 and is available online and in stores.

My Little Roo: Dressing Up Your Baby Carrier in Style

Finally your baby carrier can be as stylish as the rest of your baby gear!

If you want to add some extra style to your baby carrier or are recycling an older carrier that has seen better days, you absolutely have to check out the line of designer baby carrier slipcovers by My Little Roo.



These slipcovers let you give an old carriers new life by dressing it up with a variety of stylish fabrics. They have even "gone green" by utilizing recycled / vintage chenille on their chenille covers. Each cover is designed to fit a variety of today's popular carriers including: Bjorn, Snuggli and Infantino (make sure you check out their "This product fits..." page to ensure it will fit on your carrier).

Of course, My Little Roo has already gained several celebrity fans including Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves, and Minnie Driver.

Enter code "celeb" at checkout to receive free shipping through the holidays!

Cheekeyes Wooden Toys: An Animal Lovers Must-Have

We're big fans of the classics. My kids would rather spend hours playing with a box of wooden blocks or creating art projects out of a pad of construction paper than having the latest techno-toy. The new line of wooden animal toys by Cheekeyes are a sure fire an instant hit.



Whether your child is obsessed with farm animals, safari animals, forest animals, or dinosaurs they have a set for your animal fanatic. Extra accessories (trees and rocks) to build a whole animal environment are sold separately.



Available exclusively at Oompa.

Extra Savings at Gap Clearance Sale

It is fall clearance time at Gap.com and for a few days you can get some extra savings. Today through November 11, 2008 just use the code EXTRA25 at checkout to receive an additional 25% off on all sale items.

Some of our favorites include:

Super Soft Zip Up Hoodie
Regular price: $34.50
Sale price:$28.99



Junk Food Snoopy Graphic Tees
Regular price: $29.99
Sale price:$22.50



Junk Food Super-hero Tees (available in vintage Iron-Man and Batman styles for boys)
Regular price: $22.50
Sale price:$14.99



Fleece-lined hoodie
Regular price: $39.50
Sale price: $29.99

Celeb Style Find: Honor Warren's MamaOm Monokini

Jessica Alba was spotted on vacation last month with daughter Honor sporting a Red Monokini by MamaOm.

MamaOm has created a unique collection of mommy-and-me clothing, accessories and much more. The super cute floral monokini features a ruffle detail in the waist and a red floral pattern with a blue button accent.

Celeb Style Find: Jessica Alba's Belle Baby Carrier

Jessica Alba was out over the weekend carrying daughter Honor in an Belle Baby Carrier. This celebrity mom favorite brand was also spotted out on Julia Roberts when son Henry was an infant.

These mom invented carriers are designed to carry babies between 8 - 30 lbs. It is ideal for babies who can face out and hold their heads safely.

Available online at Belle Baby Carriers in a variety of color combinations. (Jessica is using their organic sand carrier.)

Tiny Prints Holiday Collection

If you want your Holiday cards to really make a statement, you need to check out the collection of fresh, modern holiday cards by Tiny Prints.

Tiny Prints has created the most amazing collection of holiday cards full of rich colors and modern design. Each of the personalized Christmas cards is printed on premium, 110 lb. stationery card stock.

A holiday card from Tiny Prints is sure to bring smiles to the faces of your family and friends this holiday season!

Attention Vendors: Holiday Shopping Guide

For all the vendors that visit our site:

We are introducing our first holiday shopping guide this season at Celebrity Moms. Starting Monday and running through the holidays, we will be featuring various products and companies daily with a dedicated shopping page to help all the busy moms and dads that read our site streamline their holiday shopping.

Please email me for details at emma@celebrity-moms.com

Julianne Moore and Burt's Bees Vote Natural

She may be a vision when she walks the red carpet, but actress Julianne Moore is on a mission to promote natural beauty. The actress has partnered up with skincare line Burt’s Bees, whose alliance with the Natural Products Association has helped develop a Natural Seal bestowed on products that are at least 95% natural, to promote their "Vote Natural" Campaign.

The “Vote Natural” campaign allows consumers to voice their support for skincare products that are free of potentially toxic synthetics.

“When I had my first child, I became far more aware of the importance of the products we use in and on our bodies, in our homes, and more broadly, that affect our footprint on the environment,” she says. “It’s important to me to raise my children in a healthy environment, while preserving our environment.”

Find out more about the promotion and download a free wallet card with a list of six ingredients to check the label for when you are out shopping at votefornatural.com.

Johnathan Saunders Creates Go International Line for Target

Designer Jonathan Saunders is the latest fashion line to create a Go International line for Target.

Saunders is a Scottish-born designer is known for his use of color and patterns which is present in his affordable line. The collection is full of bold blues and reds with vibrant prints and color blocking.

Shop the collection today at Target.com or at your local store today.

Halle Berry Unveils New Fragrence

It isn't quite ready for sale, but Halle Berry gave a sneak peak at her new Coty scent, Halle by Halle Berry, at an exclusive unveiling of the Coty scent in New York City this week.

“We call Halle my second baby,” she said, “because that’s really all I’ve been working on for the past two years.”

The busy new mom to daughter, Nahla, was involved in nearly all aspects of creating the fragrance

“I was mixing two fragrances, a fig and a mimosa, and putting them in a bottle and carrying them around,” she says. “That was my flavor of the moment. I want women to feel that their partners, that special person, thinks they smell beautiful, thinks that it’s simple enough that they can ingest it all day, every day. That’s what Gabriel said,” she adds, of boyfriend Gabriel Aubry. “He said it smells like that — he better be right!”

Source: People

Eva Mendes Introduces Bedding Collection at Macy's

We often cover beauty and fashion lines created by some of our favorite actresses, but Eva Mendes has taken a different route and created a bedding line offered exclusively at Macy's.

Mendes and partner George Augusto have created a line of luxury Latin inspired bedding titled "Vida by Eva Mendes" that is currently available online and in stores.

“Vida is all about easy luxury,” Mendes says. “The colors, fabrics and textures that I live and love, brought to life in a stylish, comfortable and affordable way.”

NKOTB Breast Cancer Awareness Tanks

The New Kids on the Block have released a limited edition tank in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The group has embraced the issue which is near to their hearts -- Danny Wood’s mother Elizabeth “Betty” Wood passed away after a battle with the disease.

In edition to honoring Betty, the guys wanted to raise the awareness of early detection as many of their fans are in the age group between 25-35 where they should be getting their first exams.

The limited-edition NKOTB tanks featuring the Breast Cancer pink ribbon with all proceeds going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure are available on their website for $35.

Sarah Jessica Parker Makes a Statement

Sarah Jessica Parker made a subtle political statement while running errands in New York City last month. The celebrity mom sported a Barack Obama-inspired “Dare to Dream” tank.

The tank was designed by Zac Posen as part of the "Runway to Change" initiative. Other designers creating t-shirts, tanks and accessories are Nanette Lepore, Tory Burch, Russell Simmons, Vera Wang, Tracy Reese, Alexander Wang, Narciso Rodriguez, Beyonce and Tina Knowles for The House of Dereon and more.

Check out all the designs at barackobama.com.

Boon Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Boon is introducing their new pink feeding products are for a limited time only are offering a discount on the entire collection.




Boon will donate $1 to breast cancer research for every purchase made at Boon that includes one or more of their new pink feeding items during the month of October.



As as a special thank you, they are offering their customers a 10% coupon on the collection through the end of the month. Just enter the code pink08 and receive 10% off the pink feeding items. This offer is valid through October 31, 2008

Anya Hindmarch Bags at Target

You have often seen celebrity moms like Reese Witherspoon and Angelina Jolie toting the designer bags by Anya Hindmarch -- now you can carry one of these luxurious bags too!

Hindmarch is the latest designer to create a moderately priced, luxury designed bag for Target. The entire collection features the designer's popular hobo shape and chic patent materials.

Unlike her designer collection which carry a $2,000 price tag, these limited edition handbags and clutches range from $20-$50. Pick up one now at target.com or at your local store.

I picked up the chocolate and gold medium satchel this weekend and I LOVE IT!!!

And We're Back....

We're back following a summer spent chasing three young boys and a fall taking care of a family health issue.

I have literally pages of items that I am ready to write up so let's get the fun started again!

Kideko Bedding: Real World Bedding for Big Kids

There comes a time in every child's life when they outgrow the nursery bedding that you carefully selected for them. They will inevitably go through a phase where they want bedding that goes along with their ever changing personal tastes or the current movie of the month. Ultimately they will grow into a more grown up style that captures their own personal style.

An Australian bedding company, Kideko, has created a fantastic collection that captures the spirit of today's big kids. Cute, but not cutesy. Modern, but not for mom and dad. The perfect bedding for the 'tween market. The sets are even reasonably priced at $150 for a duvet cover and standard pillowcase.

Available online at Juvie.

Celeb Style Find: Julia Roberts' Ergo Baby Carrier

Julia Roberts' was out earlier this week carrying her son Henry, 14 months, in an ERGO baby carrier.

These mom invented carriers are designed to take baby from infancy to toddler. It's ergonomic design supports baby in the correct sitting position for ideal support for the baby's hip, pelvis and spine growth. It also minimizes the physical stress on the parents bodies by balancing the weight between your hips and shoulders.

Available online at ERGO baby in a variety of color combinations. (Julia is using their organic carrier in forest green / moss.)

Dominique Rouzier: Fashions That Capture the Spirit of Jackie O

There is a new line of clothing for those of you who prefer the finer things in life. Dominique Rouzier has introduced a luxe line of dresses and coats for girls which are inspired by the vintage looks of the 60's and 70's.

Each piece includes amazing little details and look as if they were pulled from vintage fashion magazines. Whether it is their trapeze style or the more simple shift dress, the fashions by Dominique Rouzier will be sure to make all other girls swoon.

Collection is created by a former fine artist and Martha Stewart textile designer.

Available online at http://dominiquerouzier.com

Surri Dresses: Conservative Stylings for Mini-Fashionistas

Dressing boys up for special occasions is fairly easy -- a pair of slacks, a button-up shirt, maybe a jacket or sweater if its cool. Girls are a little more difficult. First - they typically have a definite opinion about what they want to wear. Second - they have to find something that is stylish, age-appropriate, and fitting for the occasion itself.

The new collection of special occasion wear by Surri puts an elegant spin on dressing up your little fashionista for cool weather special occasions.

Available online at Juvie.

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Fall Sale Time at Old Navy: Up to 40% Off

One of my budget mom secrets is that I only buy one new outfit for each of the boys before school starts each year. They get a new outfit for the first day of school and I put off all other clothing purchases until after school commences. Everything goes on sale just after the start of the school year and I set my budget accordingly. This little trip usually allows me to buy nearly double the amount of school clothes for each child than had I paid full price.

One of the basic staples in my kids' closets are everyday play clothes from Old Navy. Right now they are busy stocking their racks with winter fashions and discounting all the summer and fall stock.

Some of my favorites:

Girls Short-Sleeve Hooded Dresses
Regular price: $19.50
Sale price: $10.00



Boys Quilted Hooded Jackets
Regular Price: $29.50
Sale Price: $20.00

Petunia Pickle Bottom's Dewberry Roll Fawn Collection: True Baby Luxury

Petunia Pickle Bottom's has created a luscious collection of crib bedding designed to surround your baby in luxury. The entire collection is full of the most delightful brocades and linens available.



We love the Dewberry Roll crib set which pays homage to vintage wallpaper from the art deco era. The fabrics feature a pink aster scrolled medallion motif across a flax colored background. Flax colored linen sheets and a soft, brocade edged crib blanket complete the crib set.

Each set comes with a plush crib bumper with box-pleated corners and brocade ties, a box-pleated crib skirt, an double sided blanket.



If your baby is not quite ready for the crib or you want to keep them close by at bedtime. Petunia Pickle Bottom has also created Cariboo Bassinet Set in the Dewberry Roll fabrics. The Cariboo is one of my favorite products and the perfect first resting place for newborns.

Jean Bourget Sweaters: Making Bundled Up Look Sweet

This week school started and the weather turned cold in Minnesota. Last week it was 90 degrees and I was looking for a new swimsuit for my eight year old who decided to grow two inches in a month. This week I'm looking for new sweaters and hoodies. I've even started to think about buying snowpants and boots for the upcoming winter.

I love the collection of earth-toned sweaters from Jean Bourget that has made its debut at Juvie. The entire line includes an adorable selection of separates designed to be mixed-matched-and-layered to keep up with the ever changing weather patterns. All this style does not come cheap with each sweater retailing at approximately $75 each.

Available online at Juvie.

15% Off Isabooties New Fall Styles

Isabooties are specially designed for early walkers using super-soft, breathable Ultrasuede fabric and a strong non-slip, durable Toughteck soles. Baby's feet are subtly protected while they take those first precious steps.

Right now Isabooties are offering 15% off all orders including their new fall styles. Just enter code "falltime08" at checkout to take advantage of this great offer.

Check out the entire collection at Isabooties today!

Back to School Looks from CrewCuts

The new Fall collection from Crewcuts by J. Crew is full of classic colors, vibrant patterns, and rich textures. The entire collection evokes a nostalgic feeling with 50's inspired skirts, traditional cardigans, and modern details.

In addition to their fall collection, they are currently offering deep discounts on some of their popular summer styles. (Plus through Sunday you can take an extra 20% off all sale items - just input code EXTRA20 at checkout.)

A couple of our favorite items:

Boys Cape Cod Football Tee
Regular price: $28.00
Sale price: $18.99



Girls' Graphic Argyle Cardigan
Regular price: $54.50
Sale price: $34.99

Fall is in the Air

Fall has arrived with a chill in the air. Posts have been sparse in August at The Stylish Child due to my MIL's daily cancer treatments. The kids have headed back to school and things are starting to return to normal.

It's time to breath some new life back into the site and get back to posting all the great products, sales, and information that I find.

We have a new template to match the new season and I will be working through a massive backlog of new product announcements, sale notices and checking in on some of my old favorite companies for all of their latest introductions.

Celeb Style Find: Salma Hayek Rocks a Lulu Tee

Salma Hayek was recently spotted out sporting a dressed down casual look.

The new mom wears a Lulu tee by Palomita Clothing. Available in red or black for a budget friendly $20.