sticky-fudge concept store

for those who have not had the opportunity to see sticky-fudge's first concept store, here is look at what you can expect.

local concept, local designs, proudly south african

you'll find the shop in tyger valley mall, situated close by woolworths and the 

soon-to-be-there zara. its tiny, but you wont miss it.

here's what i love about sticky-fudge:

they custom design their own tiles for their shop. (bunny ears, spectacles and braces!)

they never leave a detail unscrutinised, (have you seen the postcard & jewellery!) 

they have a globally relevant vision (sold in 23 countries around the world!)

and i just love their old world charm! (voted as 1 of the top 5 brands by WGSN-thats massive!) 

the brand is divided into three categories, namely trusted, trendy and tailored, in which you'll get your basics, fashion items and the all-glorious hand crafted tailored items. prices range from R180 - R898. they cater for newborns to 7 year olds.

(...and they have a few more surprises up their sleeve...)

2014 spring/summer preview

we have a good spread of tropical prints, outdoor-adventures, nautical trends and cool colours, to look forward to over the next few months. loads of accessories, such as backpacks and bandannas, give us more things to play with. one thing is guaranteed; summer rompers/onesey’s are here to stay! some brands have become smarter, and some bolder! all in                                   all, it’s looking very good and we have a lot to choose from.

brands included in this preview, in alphabetical order:

country road kids, earthchild, naartjie and sticky-fudge

enjoy!

2014 fall/winter preview

here's a glimpse of what we can expect in stores from, in alphabetical order:
earthchild, naartjie & sticky-fudge.
(also including their size breakdowns)

the highlights are that we can expect modern shaped trousers from all the brands, tailored twill coats for girls, african inspired infant wear, victorian inspired bibs for babies, and lovely winter boots. if i’m not mistaken in april there are also some desert boots coming our way again.

little tom

1. clubhouse money box R75 from in good company.   2. yellow rain jacket R450 form k-way.

3. compass R90 from seedling.   4. puzzle man R120 from big blue online.   5. feiyue.   6. rhino

flower pot R535 from in good company.   7. thermal flask R350 from sophie conran.   8. denim

shirt R180 from old khaki kids.   9. deer mask R100 from seedling.   10. gruffalo bubble bath 

R90 from in good company.   11. duffel bag R279 from country road kids.   12. dixie notebook 

R49 from typo.   13. first aid kit R135 from ladybird.

                                                                                           

all star kids

1 lucky jumper from stella mccartney kids

2 post package toilet bag from lief

3 striped bunny from country road

4 vintage blocks from my friend lilly

5 nature trail binoculars from in good company

6 mini wicker basket from collerette

7 vintage map flask from in good company

8 you're a fox from rifle paper co

gift ideas

1 feiyue sneakers R266 from feiyue.   2 dj cat campus notepad R49 from typo.   3 little retro

 radio R130 from big blue.   4 bamboo paper straws R100 from big blue.   5 floral bather

R400 from from kenzo kids.   6 spearmint sandal R299 from country road kids.

early christmas gifts 2013

1. looney aluminium water bottle R60 from cape union mart.  2. super sweatshirt 

R349 from country road.   3. nautical striped shorts R280 from jojo maman bebe.   

4. vintage racing car hanger R40 from powell craft.   5. aqua blue sneakers R279 

from green-cross. (price may vary)  6. balloon powered wooden boat R49 

from schylling.   7. mini wooden monkey skittles R85 from ld toys.   

8. yoda torch & night light R430 from lego. 

there are some of us who prefer to get our christmas shopping out of the way early and there are some of us who enjoy being in crowded malls days before christmas, bustling to get that last pack of chocolate balls shivering on the shelf. and there are some of us who don't celebrate christmas, but would need to buy a gift for some occasion none the less. 

my recommendations are don't buy your chocolate balls too early nor your gifts too late.

..may the force be with you..

    

                        

thanks to ek&jy for the sketch

  

toddler boy & girl

1. retro floral dress R329 from country road.   2. bunny R255 from berlingot.   

3. sneakers with star motif from bensimon.   4. bear print t-shirt R239

from country road.   5. mini truck R130 from vilac.   6. red striped shorts from 

cotton on.   7. white sneaker R350 from feiyue.

all currently available - happy shopping

baby girl

 

1 terracotta top R187 from sticky fudge.   2 button detail bandana R64 

from sticky fudge.   3 canvas t-bar shoe R229 from country road.   

4 summer romper R280 from tic tac toe.   5 soft floral dress R299 and 

bandana R64 both from sticky fudge.   6 indian moccasin R175 from nap.  

..this is for that little someone special in your life.. 

even though i think bandana's are a must have accessory, i highly recommend that you keep a keen eye on baby whilst she is wearing it as it can be a safety hazard. perhaps consider tying it with an extra tight double knot leaving at least 3 fingers room between the neck and bandana and take it off when she goes for a nap. 

i found the indian moccasins today at nap, aren't they adorable? just perfect for a developing foot.

the petit beteau outlet in the cape quarter is open! great prices for lovely pieces and adorable underwear, especially for 8-10 year olds, boys & girls. follow me on twitter to stay up to date with new shops and fabulous finds!

- thanks for popping by -

wild nature

1. supermarket tote R250 from skinny laminx.   2. fox vest R150 from petit pois.  3. scalloped edge shorts R259 from earth child.   4. stella leather sneakers (on sale) R519.20 from mimi and jojo.

what delightful little finds!

this is how it ties into supporting wildlife through fashion. (can't get enough of this!)

the tote bag is the super marvellously fashionable alternative to plastic shopping bags. the fox reminds us of animals and that we share this planet with them, did nature not exist before us? is it not the canvas on which we are painted? the 100% organic cotton scalloped shorts supports organic cotton growing and that directly benefits our water supply, fresh water organisms and keeps genetically engineered cotton out of our cupboard. good leather shoes (what i call a heritage piece) will stop us from buying poor quality shoes whereby we can decrease carbon emissions somewhere in another country where people work for peanuts making poor quality shoes and it becomes a marvellous hand-me-down that will probably do about 5 hand-me-down rounds before it finally gets given to Butch the chihuahua as a toy.

and that is how we can promote wildlife through fashion - can't help it!

thanks to ek&jy for the beautiful sketch

swimsuits

1. zigzag bather R279 country road   2. gingham boardie R365 kenzo   3. nautical boardie R279 country road   4. red striped bather R170 naartjie   5. crossover strap bather R790 burberry   6. coral print boardie R279 country road   7. floral boardie R410 kenzo   8. floral bikini R239 country road 

spring is here!

no seriously... it is... right...?

well i am convinced it is, for the christmas beetles have been calling for 3 weeks now and i trust nature to announce its' seasons. 

here are some lovely bathers, all available right now.

please note that burberry v&a does keep some children's wear in the back so just ask the shop assistants before you fly one down from johannesburg. 

thanks for popping by 

thanks to ek&jy for the sketch

feiyue

best kicks since nineteen hundred and twenty - shanghai. 

apparently, they were kung fu shoes that became very popular. nice - if true! then the brand crossed the border to france and voila! we got lovely feiyue's to cruise the streets with. double nice!

want a pair? yes? 

i thought so...

 go to www.feiyue-shoes.co.za

or get your feet down to the

POP-UP STORE IN THE V&A WATERFRONT, TILL JANUARY 2014!

feiyue - the dual elevation of body and mind

thanks to ek&jy for the beautiful sketch

collerette

1. rabbit lamp R749   2. glerup shoes R536   3. cat mobile R199

collerette is a very special concept store for little people (sa based.) you will find an amazing selection of kids furniture and decor pieces to add that special touch to your child's room. adorable toys & gifts all divine pieces from divine europe for your divine child. stunning website, stunning shopping experience! 

happy shopping! stay in touch for classic trends for kids s/s 2013!

rainy days

ah! rainy days!

let's embrace it and go for a walk.

i am certain that you already have lovely gumboots for your children, but if you don't fancy colourful ones, as we most often find in shops, then go online and browse around on the many locally based online shops for something more suitable. 

you will find refreshing local brands and serious international brands.

delivery takes only a few days and there are no international transfers required.

it is a given!

..have a lovely day..

1. navy sailor top, jojo maman bebe R230    2. rainy day umbrella, lief R189   3. indigo bermuda shorts, ikks R550.   4. sweat jacket, desigual R620   5. wellington boots, jojo maman bebe R170   6. riverside pedal car, baghera R2100    

thanks to ek&jy for the lovely sketch 

wild nature

i adore this trend! promoting wildlife through fashion... i am all over it!! seeing a human cub (for they truly are wild) wearing a t-shirt with a bear cub on makes my heart feel really happy! and seeing as i am very partial to wildlife chit-chat it always gives me an opportunity to say: oooh, you have a hippo on your t-shirt! lo-&-behold, the bait was taken and the child responds that it is a baby brown bear and that they like eating berries and salmon that swims up the river. spot on!

love!

all of the above garments are currently available at country road 

kids.

thanks to ek&jy for the sketch