Inspired by...

We're constantly searching for artists that get our creativity going, and lucky for us, we came upon this gem! Meredith Gaston is killing us with cuteness in her newly published book entitled "Tucked In". Her whimsical characters, delicate linework and warm colors captivated us immediately. Of course being a Sydney/Berlin based artist gives us one more reason to love Australia!

 

One, Two, Three Little Trees.

Of all the great things that come out of Australia, these gals are on our top ten list - sandwiched somewhere between Eric Bana and Men at Work. Their name? Three Little Trees. If you haven't heard of them, then you are missing out on some irresistible pieces. Their illustrations are quirky yet charming and their silhouettes, fun and breezy. You can be sure that we will be following their collections regularly...and you can follow them too! For more of their Summer 2011 line click here.

Mini Tees

We just love a good tee shirt. And some of our favorites come from Heavy Rotation, so needless to say we're in love with Mini Rotation as well. There's something here to please any picky dresser; monsters, pirates, robots, elephants, butterflies and who can resist the hot dog hi 5?  There's even a Spring Chicks graphic that reminds us of the great artist Charlie Harper. But don't just take our word for it - go take a look for yourselves!

Let's hear it for the boys!

Cute boys clothing is hard to come by. Thank goodness for the effortless California style in the spring/Summer 2011 collection by Fore!! Axel & Hudson. Designer Paul Nguyen's take on miniature golf clothes (no pun intended) would give any young lad enough swagger to sink that hole in one. There's even more to love since this is a sustainable eco-friendly brand made from bamboo/spandex. So what are you waiting fore?!! go check out the new line on their website.

Sweet and Simple

We love bell's and whistles, but sometimes the simplest of looks and silhouettes is best - especially on a hot summer day. Enter Jolie + Jane, with their beautifully crafted designs for little girls. Their minimalist approach to the graphics makes them even more endearing. We love Kimono Bunny! Be sure to check out there site at JolieandJane.com and find your favourite!

Bold Geometrics

Continuing on the theme clean and bold, we present to you these eye catching pieces from Anthem of the Ants. The silhouettes are simple yet darling, showcasing their beautiful large scale prints with ease. We're sure you'll fall in love with their modern look with a classic edge. Here's a little taste of their Spring/ Summer 2011 lookbook.

Bold and Bright Prints by Kit+Lili

 

       

 

There's a certain happiness that comes from stepping out in a fun simple print. Case in point? These wonderful examples from Kit+Lili. Their willingness to play with scale and color makes for some bold and clean prints that any kid would be excited to wear. You can choose anything from large red pansies on navy, to their delicate leaf stripes to their fun fish printed Mandy Dress. Definitely a refreshing take on Summer prints!