It's a truth universally acknowledged that my niece and goddaughters are amongst the best-dressed little ladies in Kent. Keeping them stylish is no mean feat in a sartorial world saturated with Peppa Pig and Frozen. Luckily there are some rather splendid brands making fabulous kidswear at the moment that mean they needn't be dressed head to toe in cartoon characters every day...
Every little girl needs a tutu - FACT - and nowhere does them better than Angel's Face. Made from layer upon layer of super soft nylon chiffon, their tutus are available in every colour of the rainbow, from pretty pastels and vibrant brights to jazzy leopard print. I'm loving the bright pink soda shade, mostly because I secretly want one myself (unfortunately for me, they only do sizes up to teenage). My readers can get an exclusive 15% off the pink soda tutu (usually £35) by entering the code PINK15 at the checkout. Click HERE to get yours!
While a real leather jacket might be something of an overindulgent purchase for someone who's likely to grow out of it within a few months, a little bit of faux never hurt anyone. Good old Marks & Spencer have come up trumps with this little number, full of attitude and at £26-£28 (varies depending on size) it won't break the bank either. Available in ages 1-7 at www.marksandspencer.com
Great shoes are the pinnacle of any outfit, something I am determined to instil in The Smalls from an early age. These calfskin leopard print Chelsea boots from Boden (£50-£55) are gorgeous and practical. You're never too young for leopard print shoes. www.boden.co.uk
Finally, I've been tasked with buying a certain little lady a school bag for Christmas this year as her mother - and I quote - 'trusts my judgement on what's cool'. Natch. I hope she's not reading this. It's hard to get away from the aforementioned cartoon hell, but Cath Kidston never fails to disappoint on kiddies' pieces that are bright and fun without being twee or old-fashioned. I adore her prints and this fabulous floral backpack (£18) has the added bonus of being machine washable. www.cathkidston.com
Love Laurel x
