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Sneak Peek Time!

2012-02-01T12:46:00.000+11:00

It's that time of the year again... when all the buying begins (more details in the coming weeks) and new season starts arriving!

Customers constantly ask us here at Little by Little what is new what is coming, colours, fabrics, details, design and for some brands we can give details for others we just have to rely on our memory!

Well some of the brands have realised some amazing images of what is coming and I thought I would share them with you... more images are available on our facebook page.

Enjoy and let me know what you things!

Chat soon.

Hxx

minti w12

Minti w12

Nolita Pockets w12

Desigual w12

It's been a long time...

2012-01-19T22:25:00.000+11:00

My goodness! Where has this year gone! I can't believe that I haven't posted anything for so long... A few "technical difficulties" prevented my from posting things but is now sorted! Oh well! It's like 2011 never happened for this blog... Let's just start from right here right now!

Can you believe that Winter 2012 is slowly arriving in store! As you know I get so excited when all this happens! Each time my lovely delivery drivers start arriving with their boxes it really is like Christmas for me, Anna, Shana and my customers! We all anticipate whats in those huge boxes... Ordering stock is done so early that unless we have some photos we simply forget! We remember the "key" pieces but the rest is but a distance memory! So today when my delivery driver arrived Oh! the excitement knowing that Fred Bare was in the house...

AW12 Fred Bare is a great range! Colours, fabrics, knits, lace, faux fur... to name a few! Also loving there amazing photo campaigns that they do every season to showcase there gorgeous clothes... One of my favourite things about Fred Bare's season this year is the amazing coats that they have introduced! The quality of wool is beautiful and the designs are timeless! Not to mention the price!

I know a major outcry from my customers will be "Why don't these come in adult sizes?"! Which of us won't like a classic dark navy pea coat? I for one would love one!

Another great item that we have ordered heaps of are the tracksuits! Salmon pink, pistachio green, red, grey for the girls and THE MOST AMAZING green , red, navy, oatmeal for the boys...

I promise to keep you posted as things come in...

Enjoy the great photos!

Chat soon!

Hxx

Goodbye 2010... Hello 2011!

2010-12-31T09:28:00.000+11:00

Last day of the year today! OMG! And where has this year gone! Although it feels like only yesterday we were celebrating the arrival of 2010, at the same time so much has happened in both my personal and professional life!

My year in a paragraph...

Arrival of Winter 10... beautiful things constantly arriving... a long late summer... buying for summer... loved Trelise... loved paperwings... mini metalicus... so much colour... such beautiful designs... a girly gift fair weekend!... EASTER already... So looked forward to my own version of a "Roman Holiday"... counting down the days... VIP night!... And then Ah!!!!! Venice... Florence... Siena... Sorrento (not the Mornigton Peninsula kind but the real thing!)... Capri... Positano (kaftan capitol of the world!)... back to cold/dark Melbourne :(... new season starts arriving... makes you think of summer even if its freezing outside... winter buying... such gorgeous new brands... and some fave oldies but goodies... Grand final... and again Grand Final... Yeah! Collingwood finally wins! (happy hubby)... spring where are you? Have you forgotten us... Spring Carnival... Yeah! our Little by Little winner at the junior fashion on the fields... both kids have exams... kids finish exams... great results!... getting ready for christmas... kids finish school (way too early for me!)... still, summer where are you? Have you forgotten us... we would be happy to have spring even late... crazy crazy crazy into Christmas mode... VIP night... too much bubbly!... Christmas day... too much food! too many pressies... And here we are... 40 degree... summer is finally here and so is the last day of the Year!

I wish you all a healthy and happy New Year for 2011! And may the New Year be everything you want and more...

Chat soon!
Hxx

VIP Night 15th December 2010!

2010-12-16T08:42:00.000+11:00

It comes around very quickly! We have two big VIP nights every year, one in June and one in December! And boy do they come around so quickly... It was only like yesterday that we had the June VIP and we had Jack being our model for the night! Next thing you know its December and BANG! next VIP night!

Again it was a great effort by all! Anna, Tamara, Shaune, Shana all contricuted to the night! Lovely Shana made all our cupcakes which were a hit! (A hidden talent that one!) Also gorgeous Niki from Candy Soiree brought in the chocolate bars and believe me there were none left!

The champagne went down very nicely as well. Its a nice opportunity to see people on nights like this. We are all too caught up with our lives that it is really nice to stop and have a glass of bubbly and a chat!

Thanks to all that came and before you know it will be June (scary!).

Chat soon
Hxx

Pre Santa Wish List...

2010-11-24T11:05:00.000+11:00

This morning it has dawned on me that "OMG it's only a month til Christmas Eve..." and what have I done! Nothing! Zip, Zip, Zero!

I don't know about you but I feel that it's only September right now!

What is going on, how can I try to be organised in 30 days! And to top it off I am hosting Christmas Lunch for all the family! ARGH!

So I thought as I have been such a good girl and Santa knows who is naughty or nice that I could put a pre-Christmas wish list... ( Of course I always ask for World Peace and for children across the world to be happy and healthy, no hunger or war! But this is about me for a change!)

Firstly for my daughter's room to suddenly and magically de-clutter itself and stay de-clutter for longer than half a day! And that includes her wardrobe, which looks ready to explode! You can actually see her clothes mutate before your eyes!
The house to be cleaned, inside and out! The christmas tree decorated, the outside of the house decorated (Our whole street puts lights out and you have to keep up with the Jones... not in the scary "American Christmas house" decorating kind of way but a few fairy lights makes it look festive!)
All the Christmas shopping to be done, wrapped and carded under the fabulously decorated christmas tree, ready to be given to the recipients!
Those 7 kilos to magically disappear from my body with no exercise or dieting (this is my wish list and it is about me and it doesn't mean I can't dream)!
My business to run itself, with little input from me! Great sales everyday and of course the designs and sizes for all my customers (that does happen anyway, I have a great team!)
For me to drink and eat all I can and not only not to gain any weight but magical loose 7 kilos! (see point 4 above)
For us to buy our children non computer related presents! (hahahaha! I have a sense of humour!)
All the food shopping to be done and prepared ready for me to serve on the stylish table that I magically found the time to decorate!
Of course the table decorations to be spectacular!
And during this whole period to pay for everything with money that I have and not to use the credit card once!

I don't think I am asking for a lot!

Of course don't forget for great Christmas pressies, pay us a visit at Little by Little

Enjoy the coming crazy month and chat soon!

Hxx

Best Sellers!

2010-11-09T15:45:00.001+11:00

With every delivery we always have those special pieces.

The ones that you know will fly out the door, every customer will want! And even if you order 2 or 3 per size, it will still all go! Bar one! That ellusive one! That one size that for whatever reason does not sell!

It doesn't make any sense because its not a specific size, it could be a tee in a size 3 and shorts in a size 6 (by the way our two most popular sizes!). It just doesn't make sense! Those in retail will know exactly what I am talking about! We have learned to accept it and not try to analyze it too much!

Because of the above reasons we have decided to clear our "Last of the best sellers!". Across all brands, Fred Bare, One Red Fly, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Munster, Minti there are those sizes specific sizes that aren't going anywhere so you get to save! There are some pieces that only arrived last week, our we have had for months, it doesn't matter! We want you to save save save!

So drop in Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and enjoy 25%Off across those pieces!

Hope to see you!

Cheers

Trelise Cooper Kids Photography!

2010-10-20T09:48:00.000+11:00

A picture tells a thousand words! How very true in most situations! We are lucky enough that we have some wonderful suppliers that provide us with magnificent images that truly help us to sell their product.

Some that spring in mind are Fred Bare, always generous with any images from their website and also they would sends us heaps of catalogues back in the pre-internet days. Metalicus, they always do great photography and sends us a pdf from their whole catalogue including the dreaded flat lays! Purebaby amazing all the time and anytime with images, they do great shoots to reflect the mood of that season, whether its feathers or acorns it comes through in their photography. Paperwings again, from when we do the buying we have their whole catalogue and boy oh boy it is fantastic and inspirational! Same with Munster! Two Belles and Tommy Rocket always giving with flat lays and of course when they do a catalogue!

Most designers realise the importance of a great shoot! At the end of the day it is there to sell their product and that is what it does!

Which takes us to this seasons Trelise Cooper Kids photography. It blew me off my chair when I saw it! If I say amazing its not an understatement! WOW!

They have managed to capture the most beautiful images of the clothes in a way that it reflects the mood of the season. Generally we only use images of the stock that we have instore, of course we can't order everything. This season I have ordered most of the stock in the imagery but even if I didn't I still would've used these images!

Enjoy these beautiful photos and I am sure you will be seeing them used in my website, facebook everywhere!

Chat soon!
Hx

PS I am seeing the range this afternoon... busting!

25% OFF 2 DAYS ONLY!!!!!!!!!!! Wednesday & Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-10-19T15:52:00.001+11:00

The header says it all! 25% OFF All Clothes and Shoes for 2 days, Wednesday and Thursday!

Great time to stock up for summer!

Chat soon!

Hx

Top 10 for Winter '11

2010-10-15T15:49:00.001+11:00

The buying is finally coming to a close close next week (Trelise Cooper a little late this year). And being inspired by some of my facebook friends, I decided to do my top 10 in kids fashion for winter '11

TOP 10 KIDS Fashion Winter '11

10. Shaggy Vests - everyone has done one! Loving the HOT and I mean HOT PINK Fred Bare one, the caramel coloured one from Big & Fiona is also pretty great!

9. Denim, Denim and even more denim... Denim skirts, denim shirts, denim jeans, denim dresses and of course one of the highlights of summer (welcome back and here have you been all this time????????)the denim jackets. Some amazing new brands showcasing Denim, brands like Kiniki (unisex very cool and edgy), Kutie Protocol (Columbian again fabulous), and of course our faves from over the years Fred Bare, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Munster.

8.Kiniki, mentioned above, I feel that this brand can really work well. A small tight range but with heaps of potential. I really like the fact that most pieces work for both boys and girls. Apart from a few tees that are more gender specific the rest of the range can be for both. Especially loving the fact that they have amazing trackies! Click here to have a sneak peek of the range!

7. Tracksuits, I don't think I will have many customers complaining that we haven't done enough trackies. Lets go through the brands and have a look at who hasn't done trackies rather than who has done them... Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Fred Bare, Minti, Kiniki, Munster, Missie Munster, Purebaby Kids, Paul Frank. And of course there is a tracksuit for every taste!

6. Purebaby Kids (and Baby!) I love this range, again they haven't disappointed me, on the contrary I loved practically every piece they have done! The kids colour pallete is amazing, licorice, navy, pomgranate, cream, grey... imagine! I was like a kid in a candy store! The designs clean, non-fussy, everything you have come to expect from the babies range but on a higher level!

5. Transeasonal pieces. Quite a few of the designers are catching on that when seasons are released it is not necessarily valid with the weather outside, hence a few are starting to either release the range later or they are designing pieces that work for that time of the year. Fred Bare for instance have done a beautiful almost "high summer" with their first winter delivery. Floral, silk/cotton summer dresses and jumpsuits that are perfect for late December early January! Please Please more designers do the same!

4. Gaia has really taken it up a notch with their babies range, they have done some beautiful velours, soft and cuddly, just perfect for little bubbas in winter!

3. Trelise Cooper Kids, I know what you are going to say... I haven't even seen it yet! I know that I will love it! It always happens, its a love affair that has been happening for ages... Animal print, bright yellow, creams and blacks (my personal fave combo!) and oh! Yeah! a stunning coat with the Eiffell Tower on the back complete with the flag! Have a look for yourself! Click Here!

2. Two Belles and Tommy Rockets - Cozy Wear! How fantastic! Not quite trackies, dressier and not quite pyjamas! Something to change into after school, what to wear when you want to lounge around! Perfect for sleepovers! Love it!

And now for No 1. Drum roll please....

1. One Red Fly! I love this brand! Like Trelise Cooper, I have been doing ORF for a long time and every year I see it getting better and better. This year the knits are amazing. The colour palette is very grey, pink, black, aubergine. What I also love is the fact that ORF will have a big sister from next season and unlike other brands the look and feel for this older. Its not a repetition of the smaller sizes, it has its own unique look and feel. I am so sure it will do very well on so many levels.

So here are my top 10! I hope you will love the next season as much as I do!

Chat soon.

Hx

30% OFF Big, Fiona and Paul Frank

2010-09-28T23:20:00.000+10:00

Love a good genuine sale! We only do 'real' sales as I hate nothing more when you get notices for sales and all they have is reaaaallly old stock and nothing else.

At Little by Little when we do a sale it is current and across the board!

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday we will have Paul Frank, Big and Fiona all reduced by 30%. Got to love that!

The promo code for online orders is BPF01 but if unsure please ring the store on 0395890977.

On another note, now that daylight savings is starting, thats another thing on my fave list of things, Sunday trading is back at Little by Little! We will start on Sunday 3rd October right through to Christmas (scary we are talking about Christmas! Agh!).

The hours are 11.00am to 4.00pm. Hope to see you!

Chat soon!

Hx

Purebaby Kids

2010-09-11T16:54:00.000+10:00

I have been a very busy girl of late trying to get all my orders in and processed as I go. One order that I have been stumped with is Purebaby Kids!

I could easily do the whole range for winter next year! Love it! (btw I love the baby range as well!) What I love is the colour palette, the simplicity of the designs as well as the wearability of the clothes. The colour pallete includes colours like Pomegranate, licorice, fawn, indigo and oatmeal. Nice, classic and no pink in site for the girls! YEAH! The boys colour palette is very similar to the girls and that says alot about how the range is.

The colour range and look is very similar with the range that has just arrived instore. The first Purebaby Kids range! Our customers are really loving it! Nice, clean easy clothes and the price to match.

For the launch of the range, we are offering the customer who purchase $100 and over on Purebaby Kids whether instore or online a free beach bag! What a great gift and its not one of those shaby little bags, this one is great. It can easily fit a big beach towel as well as a change of clothes!

For those of you that haven't seen the range, I have attached some images though we have most of the range on our website...

Enjoy and let me know what you think!

Chat soon!
Hxx

Miss and Mini Metalicus

2010-09-08T11:09:00.000+10:00

Metalicus has only 2 deliveries every season and we get so excited with they come in!

This delivery is by far my all time favourite! I know that is saying something about a brand that I have supported from day one!

I love the Mini so badly, they have gotten the colours so right this time round! Yellow, Red, Pink and Purple! Tell me if there is a "little-girl-favourite-colour" missing from that range!
The tiered dress, the playsuits, the shorts the list goes on and on... see for yourself what I am talking about! One of the styles has already sold out and mind you we did it in 4 colours! Amazing!

Also loving the simple elegance of the Miss range, those black and white tops I would gladly wear myself (you all know my desire to wear half the clothes in my shop!).

Thought I would show you some pictures also now online and instore... but who knows for how long?

Chat soon!
Hxx

Paperwings

2010-08-25T20:09:00.000+10:00

Today I caught up with Michelle from Paperwings and her gorgeous baby girl! We always sidetrack when we catch up and today was no different! Breastfeeding, poo, bottles, Oh! and clothes...

But amongst all the chatting, I managed to see her lovely range for winter 11. True to Paperwings style, its a tight classic range. What I really loved though today was the baby range of Paperwings. We have ordered it for summer as well and are hoping to have it instore mid-September.

The theatrical element of Paperwings designs are so evident in this and every range I have seen. And they too love red like me! Also layering is so easy for kids, you get to wear their clothes all year round, and Paperwings design around layering in a fun colourful way.

Of course I can't show you what is happening for winter, but I can let you know what to expect for summer... More images on Facebook!

Chat soon!

Buying Update!

2010-08-18T19:44:00.002+10:00

Wow! How busy have the last couple of weeks been!

The buying season is in full swing. Already done are, One Red Fly, Gaia, Claesens, Minti, Willow and Finn, Kiniki, Nolita Pockets. Coming next week are Metalicus, Big and Fiona, Paperwings, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Purebaby, Paul Frank! What a busy week!

What I can report already is the winter 11 is shaping up to be fantastic! I am seeing lots and lots of knits, which I love. Grey is huge, all shades of grey from a light grey marle to deep charcoal greys. The pants are very comfy, I am seeing the harem pant again but in a more structured form for both boys and girls, lots of layering pieces as well.

Loved a new brand I saw called Kiniki, very wearable! A tight range that I see developing greatly, again stylish but comfortable clothes, they have that worn, lived in look that kids love!

I am very happy to say that I saw two new 8 - 14 brands emerge! Yeah! Fun, edgy clothes for that hard to buy for group. Sometimes that age group is so hard because they aren't quite grown up but at the same time they aren't little. No doubt to attract the more petite mums as well. What I saw impressed me greatly wish I could say more but you have to stay tuned in for more details in months to come.

I have to say that its shaping to be a winter of comfort!

Will report more next week.

In the meantime, drop in to the store or online, heaps of new things are in. We have unpacked so many boxes the last few days! Just in today was Purebaby which we love love love!!! Looking at their range makes us want to have more babies... Just a thought...

Chat soon!
Hxx

Buying Season has started YEAH!!!!!!

2010-08-06T09:55:00.001+10:00

Love this time of the year! As you know it's by far the pat part of my job.

Getting excited, anticipating what the designers have taking into account the last few months, what they used as inspiration and what they have created on their own.

Hoping to see something new but at the same token wanting them to keep all the good stuff.

Well the wait is over! Today the buying starts and there will be many posts giving you updates on everything that is coming next season and the following... Remember Australian brands are showing Winter 11 and European/American Brands are showing Summer 11!

First up today is Gaia Organic Cotton and one of my personal faves One Red Fly!

Chat soon!
Hx

So much to say...

2010-07-28T18:03:00.001+10:00

Where does one start... So much has happened in the last week, what can I say!

Apart from us slashing all our winter stock but 50% OFF the reduced price, we have also had some gorgeous new things in from Fred Bare for Summer 10!

Totally and utterly loving it and it seems our gorgeous customers are loving it too. Fred Bare has been flying out, and you can see why! The beautiful print dresses and tops have been a real hit, yellow and hot pink, if that doesn't signal that summer is coming I don't know what else! The modal jumpsuits also have been a massive hit, so comfy and easy to wear, makes me want to have one! The shorts with the divine fairy prints, I can go on and on and on...

As for the boys, the most exquisite red tee with the palm print is one of my faves for the season, its a true red, looks great with jeans and khaki and all the colours... Love it! Also the vintage car with the surf boards, great print! I am loving the fact that Fred Bare have gone back to what they do best, good quality clothes with fun designs in fantastic fabrics! We are still awaiting some great boardies and tees for the July delivery, any day soon they will be in.

As for our sale, well I want to make room for all our gorgeous new season clothes and what better way than to slash the prices on the old season clothes. Hence all and I mean all winter clothes and shoes are 50% off the reduced price, yes the reduced! I mean business, great time to stock up on bargains and know you are getting a genuine sale.

Now we are waiting on Tommy Rocket and Two Belles (next week!), Munster, the same, more Fred Bare, purebaby, gaia, ORF. All these should be in next week or the week after... So exciting, its like Christmas!

Chat soon.
Hx

Metalicus Summer 10

2010-07-15T08:57:00.001+10:00

Just back from magical Italy, still jetlagged like you won't believe and had to rush to the shop and see what what happening!

And how happy I was to see the beautiful window with all the vibrant colours of Metalicus for the first delivery of summer 10! YEAH!

The colours are amazing, apple green, jellybean, purple dehlia, also loving the names of the colours. Everything is now online and selling so well, so hurry in store or on line and have a look at the amazing new collection for both Miss and Mini Metalicus.

Also new instore is the Gypsy 05 range for the girls, again very bright and fresh, just what we need for this time of the year, some happy colours to combat the rain. I have been a fan for the Gypsy 05 range for quite a while as I wear the womens range.

Don't forget that we have a great Layby system so that way you have your goodies secured for when you need them. For our online customers, please email me on info@littlebylittle.com.au and I can outline the conditions with you.

Anticipating Fred Bare any day now, I will let you know as soon as it arrives.

Chat soon!

Hx

VIP Night 16th June 2010 VIP Night 16th June 2010

2010-06-18T20:57:00.001+10:00

WOW! What a great night we had on our VIP night!

We thought no-one would come as it was one of the coldest winters nights! The wind that blows through Black Rock is one of those winds that goes right through your bones! I feel 100 years old just saying that! But just ask any who lives there!

So with our bubbly chilling, our cupcakes all ready, the goody bags stacked, our lovely customers starting arriving! It was a fun night to be had by all.

The thing is that nights like these don't just happen! There is a lot of work leading up to these from the invites, (thanks Tamara), to the goodies bags (thanks to all our lovely suppliers), to the door prizes (thanks so much to Jeni from Beau and Arro, to the set up (thanks Anna).

On the night, Anna did not move from behind the counter, poor love, I think she was parched so I just had to give her some champagne! I was pouring drinks and my beautiful girl Benita had her own little fan club of kiddies! She entertained them whilst the mums and dads shopped!

I would like to individually thank all who came and all involved for all the effort.

We should start planning for our Summer VIP night from now...

Chat soon!
H x

Our Huge Winter Sale

2010-06-15T09:01:00.001+10:00

By this time of the year we are OVER winter clothes. I know that the weather is cold and we have a few months til summer is upon us but we are OVER winter clothes.

It is hard to believe that within the next two weeks we should start receiving summer 10 fashions from a few of our suppliers! (I can't wait!) It is like I am willing winter to be over and summer to begin.

So for us to have a gorgeous shop all ready and tidy for the new arrivals we must clear all our winter ranges and that means heaps and heaps of saving for you, our lovely customers. There are saving from everywhere, Big, Fiona, Fred Bare, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Purebaby, Gaia, Mini and Miss Metalicus, Munster, One Red Fly... the list goes on and on... And its up to 50% OFF more importantly!

It starts in store and online on Thursday 17th June until sold out. And believe me things sell out very very quickly.

Don't miss out.

Chat soon!
Hx

Apples and Pears

2010-06-14T17:18:00.001+10:00

Love, love, love gorgeous new finds and I especially love it when there are clever people behind these designs. The gorgeous Vesna from My Little Jedi's sent me some info on her gorgeous goodies and we will soon have these divine notepads in store and online...

What looks like fruit are notepads, they come with a protective slip to make them really look like fruit! How cute!

Chat soon!

Hx

What every princess needs...

2010-06-08T21:34:00.001+10:00

I get contacted practically everyday by different suppliers selling various things... "Vintage" fabric dresses, bracelets, soft toys, tutus, more bracelets, wall stickers just for good measure... even more bracelets!

Very rarely do I need to contact any new brands! But this week, Anna happened upon a gorgeous brand of tutus that I felt compelled to stock! So we got intouch with the designer and have ordered a heap of these gorgeous pieces. There are dresses, skirts and singlets. There are beads, diamantes, toile and feathers. And how about the colours, blush, aqua, champagne, creme, lavender! Amazing!

I love these tutus! They are more than costume they are wearable, whimsical, theatrical, fun to wear, the perfect tutu!

We will have a delivery very soon and one in August!

Oh to be aged 4 again!

Chat soon.

METALICUS! METALICUS! METALICUS! 30% OFF for 3 DAYS!

2010-06-03T09:43:00.000+10:00

At Little by Little we know how much our customers LOVEEEEE Metalicus! So do we! Hence we rarely put it on sale! So its with great pleasure to tell you that Metalicus is reduced for 3 Days ONLY, Thursday (today!), Friday and Saturday!

30% OFF EVERYTHING! Headbands, Basics, Fashion pieces, Tights, Mini and Miss Metalicus! AMAZING!

Hurry, hurry its online and instore! Online please make sure you include promo code MET01 at checkout otherwise no discount!

Chat soon!

H

More sneak peeks!

2010-06-01T15:06:00.000+10:00

First day of winter, although you wouldn't think so if you look outside today! Melbourne is beautiful and sunny! It is still winter!

We need something fresh new colours and styles and what is more exciting than receiving new season stock! Well we aren't actually receiving more like looking forward to receiving!

I though rather than worry about what season it is I would brighten up your day with some snippets of what is coming very shortly from our clever suppliers!

What do you think?

Big & Fiona 3 Days Sale - 30% OFF

2010-05-26T17:59:00.000+10:00

Got to love a Sale and we have 30% Off all our Fiona and Big clothes, hosiery and accessories on sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday!

WOW! That discount is off everything! Not the odd pieces here and there!

Hurry in store at 18 Bluff Road Black Rock or online at www.littlebylittle.com.au. If you are placing an order online make sure you enter promo code BIG02 at check out.

Chat soon!
H

Zephire Just In

2010-05-21T13:22:00.000+10:00

May isn't the month for huge new deliveries, and at Little by Little we love it when new things come in!

I got a bit excited today because Zephire have sent through a gorgeous range of little dresses and jackets. Love the "furry" vests, so warm and cuddly and so so cute! They start at a size 3 to 14!

Also divine crop jackets in that beautiful pumpkin colour! I am going through a pumpkin /orange faze at the moment. I am loving it! It is such a great statement colour and a breathe of fresh air in amongst the drabness of winter!

Enjoy and chat soon!

Hx

Paul Frank/Tweens

2010-05-18T09:07:00.000+10:00

Yesterday and I went to see the lovely Mel from Paul Frank for second summer. I real like the second summer deliveries because they come in after all the main players have delivered and they inject some newness to the shop. Also second summer is normal fun and gifty.

We do a really nice second summer with Paul Frank as they have the fun PJs, beach towels, bags, wallets so on...

I was very happy to see yesterday that they are re-introducing the 8 - 14 year old size. They had this size in the past and did away with it! Why? Our best customers are the tween/teen girls and for the last couple of season have had to buy women XXS, XS because there was nothing else.

Why do so many brands do away with that vital age bracket. Do they think that kids of that age don't buy clothes or do they think that a size 14 is for a 14 year-old. Everyday we see on TV that our kids are getting bigger and bigger. I sell most of my size 10 to 7 & 8 year olds. Mind you they aren't big, they are just taller or want their clothes roomier. Kids aren't hung up on sizes like adults are. They seek look and comfort.

Fred Bare had Hula Girl which was their "older" girl range. They stopped it and then reintroduced it and now they stopped it again! At least Fred Bare has caught on and now are taking the girls range to a size 14 and the boys range to a size 12. Also they have some styles that are slight more sophisticated that they can be for the older children.

The brands that we carry that are going to the bigger sizes are Fiona, Two Belles & Tommy Rocket, One Red Fly, of course Fred Bare, Willow and Finn, Trelise Cooper, Paperwings. I am also introducing for summer Gypsy 05 Kids and they too have a great range for the older kids.

Chat soon.
H

30% OFF All Fred Bare Sale

2010-05-12T18:42:00.001+10:00

We have decided to reduce ALL the Fred Bare winter range by 30% OFF for 3 days, Thurday, Friday and Saturday. A great time for our lovely customers to stock up and buy the winter essentials for their little blossoms!

The sale is both in store and online, just enter promo code FB01 at checkout when processing your order online!

Happy Shopping!

Mother's Day Comp

2010-05-08T13:16:00.000+10:00

Thanks to all our beautiful customers for posting some great photos for our facebook Mother's Day Competition!

We rceived the most gorgeous photos around!

Here are some of them...

Chat soon.

New decorator items

2010-05-06T09:03:00.000+10:00

As many of you know I am a big fan of Lisa Cox. Lisa, has the most beautiful, whimsical, original pieces for both children and adults.

Lisa first approached me to sell her art work many years ago when I started my business and since then I have had the priviledge of witnessing Lisa's star rise. She is now enjoying the success of being in many galleries both in Victoria and interstate.

Her style is suits any environment, hence her popularity with customers buying her paintings for their children as well as themselves.

Yesterday she dropped in this gorgeous painting. It's part of her classroom collections and I just love it to bits!

Also a new brand to our collection in the shop and very soon online, is the range from Lilly and Lolly. They have the most beautiful range of linen, lamps and cushions. I love their bold colours and interesting graphics, very simple and elegant, again suits any environment.

Their furniture pieces are functional, well made and they use the best range of finishes, we can order all their pieces for you as we are tight for space to have them all in the shop.

Let me know what you think!

Chat soon.

H

Where is Autumn?

2010-04-23T16:59:00.000+10:00

I thought the day would never come when I would say this.... Officially I am so over summer!

I can't believe that I have not only said this but I actually put it in writing as well!

Well this year in Melbourne we have had such warm humid weather you would think we live in Sydney but not only is the humidity affecting our hair, well it also is affecting our mood our sleep and our wardrobes.

I am sick of wearing my last season summer clothes. I thought they, the summer clothes, would be relegated to the back of the wardrobe to be forgotten until I do my next wardrobe cleanup and then I would find them and take them to the poor bin... But NO, that is not the case this year, I have worn everything to death and I am sick of it!

I have bought such nice, warm clothes that I am busting to wear! Nice cardigans, merino dresses, tights and boots... I love my boots and am seriously wanting to wear them. I am busting so badly that I wore them the other day on a 28 degree day with a dress.

I had a little girl come into the shop last week asking me when the new bikinis would be in and I had to laugh because they will be in a few weeks! And as yet kids like us haven't had the chance to enjoy new winter fashion.

I know it won't be long before I will be eating my words and begging for the heat and sunshine. With the days getting darker and nights getting longer my words will come back to bite me!

Chat soon.

Mini and Miss Metalicus New Delivery

2010-04-21T21:40:00.000+10:00

Metalicus always does great colours, especially in the Mini Metalicus range. I have to say the pink (winter pink) and purple (hourglass!?!?) that they have done for this second delivery is amazing! Nice clean pink and purple, no wishy washy from Mini Metalicus!

Nice bold stripes and shirring and I love shirring! Many of the dresses are A-line or flowy. These designs are flattering for every little blossom!

And lets not forget that this delivery has had great skirts in there as well! I really liked this delivery for the Mini Metalicus range.

But I ask "Where do they get the names from?"

As for the Miss Metalicus range, well they have my favourite of their dresses in this delivery, the Soho Pocket dress. I liked it so much I have ordered it in 3 colour ways. There you know that I like a style! Again, names like Roxy (pinky/redy colour), pigeon (taupe/grey/khaki) and night marle (very dark navy) descibe the Miss Metalicus colours.

Of course their basics are always on our best seller lists as well as the tights (stripe or solid).

Come instore or go online! Hurry as Mini and Miss Metalicus is always quick out the door!

Chat soon!

30% OFF Mid Season Sale

2010-04-07T16:18:00.000+10:00

There is a huge range of pieces reduced both online and instore. Fred Bare, Big, Fiona, Two Belles and Tommy Rocket are all reduced.

Lelli Kelly is 30% to 50% OFF as well!

Drop in or visit our website for full details.

Chat soon.

H

Just Loaded on line

2010-03-30T23:03:00.000+11:00

What a busy night... Spent a good part of it loading Willow and Finn and Munster. Also loaded Big and Fiona a couple of nights ago.

The Big and Fiona delivery is my favourite of this season, you don't see Fiona Scanlan use black a lot but this drop is all black and creme, my favourite colour combination. I love it! Apart from the divine tulle skirts and creme tops with the black "bling" detailing, there is black/creme stripe tops, great scarfs, and of course a big range of basics.

Willow and Finn have done some great knits, skirts, jackets and tunics. The girls use the greatest range of fabrics and do simplicity in the best possible way.

Munster have also delivered great jeans, hoodies, windcheaters and long sleeve tees. But what most kids love the most is the fact that Munster have "in-built" thumb holes on the sleeves, can you believe it!

Enjoy and Chat soon!
H

Ten Top for summer 10

2010-03-25T08:47:00.000+11:00

The buying is all done and dusted for summer 10! YEAH!

Here are my top ten items for the season coming... Drum roll please.... and in no particular order:

Yellow flower dress from BIG
Pink alice in wonderland dress from Trelise Cooper
The whole range of the boys Indian Tees from Fred Bare
Pink Silk embroidered kaftans from One Red Fly
Purebabies baby boys range of white/greymarle/pale blue (too hard to pick individually)
White lace loose dress coming in July from Fred Bare
The fact that Fred Bare is now going to a size 14 for girls
Munster Fooey Tee - White with spray paint guy playing a guitar
Two Belles kaftans
Shorts, shorts, shorts and even more shorts! I think I have done about a thousand, for boys, girls, babies everyone in every colour!

I feel we have a wonderful season coming with lots of colour and great designs!

Please feel free to call or see me at the shop if you want more details on the above items but unfortunately at the moment I put up any design images.

Chat soon.
H

20% OFF Big & Fiona Website SALE

2010-03-24T19:22:00.001+11:00

For 3 Days Only, Thursday, Friday & Saturday we are reducing all of the Big & Fiona by Fiona Scanlan clothes and accessories by 20% OFF. THIS IS FOR ONLINE SALES ONLY!

Happy Shopping!

Buying Season for Summer 10 and Winter 11

2010-03-10T09:57:00.000+11:00

One more week and my buying for summer 10 (Australian & New Zealand) and winter 11(European & American), will be complete.

Still to see is Willow and Finn, today, Gaia, Friday and the big one on Monday, Fred Bare.

I have to say it has been one of the easiest season to do buying. I have loved mostly everything I have seen. It makes it easy and hard at the same time. Easy because you know you can't go wrong with the beautiful design presented to you but hard because you can't conceivably to everything and you have to cull designs that you like.

There is the dreaded "B" word you have to consider as well, that awful "Budget" word! I hate budgets, I hate them for my personal life and I hate them for my business life. I do sometimes have to appreciate Jim because he reigns me in a bit.

Well enough about the boring side to buying. Now the fun stuff... What is coming!

You already now about One Red Fly and Purebaby.

We are doing Claesens for winter 11, apart from their gorgeous sleepwear range that they are renowned they have a nice tight range for girls and boys going to a size 14. We have bought a great creme/black story(my favourite colour combination) for the girls and nice graphic tees for the boys, that is coming February 11.

Munster is always great, fun, quirky and now are doing both the boys and the girls to a size 12. We will be doing both the missy and munster range right through the size range which we are excited about. I am sure it will be a big hit!

Minit is a new brand which we will be ranging, again like Munster its a very casual range, lots of tees, tee shirt dresses, leggings and shorts. The range is mainly cotton jersey for both boys and girls and goes to a size 8. Very clean, great graphics and very easy to wear. Very well priced!

Big and Fiona is very blue this season, as in the colour. My favourite blue is that bright almost "Santorini" blue which is featured greatly in the last delivery. Beautiful dresses, very feminine and at the same time they have a lot of everyday basics which we have come to expect and depend from Big. They have one of my favourite dresses of the coming season. I wish Benita was little so she could wear it! Oh well I guess I have to get one for my niece!

Coco and Ginger have done the beautiful aqua and pink silk dresses and some lovely flowy pieces, soft and romantic. Peggy, for the babies, again beautiful fabrics, clean designs, a welcome change from the pinks for baby girls.

And now for my personal fave (so far).... Trelise Cooper Kids. The woman is a brilliant! Whimsical, quirky, romantic and just a few ways of describing her range this coming season. Beautiful ribbon, silks, lace, netting, embroidery are some of the fabrics used. Pale blues, cremes, white, black, yellow, reds, vibrant pinks are the key colours. And for the young ones, Alice! I can go on and on and on... Love it all! Its so hard to decide what not to order!

I will give you another update when all the buying is done.

Chat soon!
H

Chalk and Cheese

2010-03-07T23:33:00.000+11:00

I love it when I hear that brands are made locally. I love it even more when there clothes are beautifully made, using brilliant fabrics and the great colour combinations.

Chalk and Cheese is all that and more. Made locally using great fabrics and the most uncommon colour combinations. Their styling is simple and it allows children to be just that, kids!

We have received our beautiful order on Friday and the range is now online and instore.

I love the bright and beautiful "keepsake" coat in the brilliant orange, it works so well with the "coco" (my dogs name!) skirt and the japanese wool top.

What do you think?

Chat soon.

H

Facebook Competition

2010-03-02T21:50:00.000+11:00

Suggest Little by Little to your friends on Facebook and everyone goes in the draw to win a Cat Hammill bracelet valued at $100!

Come on! Become a Little by Little Facebook fan to be kept in the loop with everything that is going on daily!

Chat soon
H

Sydney Gift Fair

2010-03-02T08:52:00.000+11:00

The Gift Fairs were on in Sydney this past weekend. My favourite is Life in Style, especially Kids in Style.

There you can pick up some of the most beautiful and unique things. We mainly buy our gifts from there. We have our favourite suppliers that we always now we will find something.

Some of our favourites this years are:

Lark, where we picked up the Belle and Boo range of prints, they are gorgeous, limited editions and signed by the artist
A danish company makes these recycled paper tree, (we will also have the butterfly, dragonfly and town!), amazing presents for both boys and girls
Joy Jewelry, the beautiful range of sterling silver bracelets for kids, great gifts for any occassion from 1st birthdays to communions to confirmations
One for the mums, Love from Venus jewelry, again sterling silver, very edgy looks great layered and lots of necklaces
Books are big news for gifts again, Alice in Wonderland is my favourite, so guess what my present of choice will be this year!
Mae have done those amazing wall stickers that are dress up dolls - tell me what little girl won't love these! I love these!

All these are arriving very soon. They will be both in the store and on line.

Let me know what you think...

Chat soon!

H

Ubercool Fred Bare Motorcycle Tee

2010-02-24T17:18:00.004+11:00

This is by far one of the most ubercool tees of the season. Fred Bare's motorcycle tee is it this season, the most stylish and hip tee around! (You can so tell its my fave tee of the season!)

Now in store, will be online very soon!

Chat soon
H

Spotty One Red Fly

2010-02-23T18:31:00.003+11:00

Again I am going on about One Red Fly. We got in today the spotty One Red Fly foil tops in navy and dark red. They look great, easy for warm days and just layer for the cooler months ahead.

What I am loving this season is the fact that a lot of the designers have started doing transeasonal pieces. Where in the past we would have nothing but heavy winter in January deliveries and light summer for August, this year things have changed. We have at least 2 months where we can utilise the short sleeves and why not put a metalicus underneath to wear in June.

I do hope that trend continues and maybe things will even out a bit with the weather.

Chat soon
H

One Red Fly Red Tree Dress

2010-02-21T14:37:00.003+11:00

Officially this week we had the fastest selling dress in Little by Little's history. The One Red Fly Tree dresses lasted a whole day in store! Everyone that had the opportunity to see it bought it!

That style of dress suited everyone, the red was a really nice red that complimented any skin tone and they were so flattering. Needless to say the size 10 & 12 went to mums! I am so jealous I wish they made it to a size 14 kids, because I tell you I would be wearing on as well.

Saying so I have asked Lisa from One Red Fly repeatedly to go to a size 14 rather than stopping at a size 12. Apart from all the young ladies it will be catering for, it will also suit a lot of the petite mums.

Another new style that came in this week is the silver sequin dress. I want of these, apart from the fabric being fantastic and silk, the detailing is amazing! Its all hand beaded, imagine the work!

I guess styles like that when we see them we need to make sure we buy them to stock. Now to the complex task of doing the buying for summer 10 for One Red Fly!

Chat soon!
H

FINAL SUMMER CLEARANCE

2010-02-17T20:29:00.005+11:00

What can I say, Anna, Tamara and I have been looking at the summer range since July! We are over it! Plus we need to make room in the shop for new season.

To do so properly we have DRASTICALLY reduced all over our Summer stock to 50% OFF the already reduced price. So in reality most stock is 70%-80% OFF the original price.

Online customers please take a look on the website, ring the store on 95890977 and we will manually do the additional reduction and process it for you. So please do not put any credit card details or go to cart. We need to do this manually.

Happy Shopping!

Chat soon.
H

Busy Busy Busy...

2010-02-16T21:19:00.004+11:00

What a busy week this is for me! Apart from being in the shop, I am buying unpacking new stock and getting ready for the gift fair. We also had a new newsletter posted.

Today was crazy, I was serving customers, Anna was constantly unpacking stock. Boy what a great delivery from Fred Bare and One Red Fly was the delivery we received today. They both never disappoint. We are hope to have it online very soon. I have posted some of the Fred images on facebook.

Talk of One Red Fly, yesterday I went to do my buying for summer 10. Lisa does some amazing stuff! This coming summer she has introduced silk caftans as well as all the pieces we have come to rely on.

In the coming weeks we will give you a sneak peek.

Chat soon.

H

Away

2010-02-13T22:06:00.004+11:00

I just spent two great days away with my beautiful daughter Benita. For her brithday, I had promised to take her to Sydney to see her beloved band The Killers in an intimate concert at the Enmore Theatre. Imagine the excitement leading to the day and imagine the disappointment when they cancelled 24 hours prior to the concert.

So here I was with two airline tickets, a hotel booked and paid for, and a very sad, actually devastated 15 year old! To top it off, her favourite designer in the world Alexander McQueen dies. So imagine the tears!

What started as a disaster ended as a great 2 days of loveliness. We went shopping (of course!), eating out, sight seeing and bonding. I had a wonderful time with my lovely Beni. We have now made a pact that we will try to have a weekend escape just the two of us, at least twice a year. I strongly recommend it!

Whilst I was away, Tamara and Anna were busy in the shop, especially now that we have had such beautiful things arrive. Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Metalicus and Purebaby all at once. Between us all we have managed to load most of the images online.

Have a look and again, thanks Beni for a wonderful trip away.

Chat soon.
H

Big & Fiona by Fiona Scanlan

2010-02-08T22:42:00.004+11:00

We received a lovely delivery from Big and Fiona.

One thing that we always sell out of is the Big and Fiona basics, the leggings, I can safely say its the most requested item every year. Mind you, every year we do a heap and we always sell out. Then the following year we do more and again we sell out.

This delivery saw the lilac, blue marle and navy, of course we have the long sleeve tops to go back with those.

Also in this delivery we see great jodpurs, layered dresses, denim skirts, scarves and of course the stripe tee that are so in fashion this year.

Everything is online... Have a look!

Chat soon.

H

Mini and Miss Metalicus Summer 10/11

2010-02-05T17:37:00.006+11:00

I went to see Jane and Jenni at the agency that looks after Metalicus. You never know what to expect from Metalicus, and I have to say I went in quite apprehensive with a smallish budget.

How silly was I to feel like that.

Mini and Miss Metalicus for summer 10 is absolutely gorgeous! Names like dahlia purple, jellybean, magic dust , lemonade and siren are bound to make you take notice. Frills and spills, jumpsuits, ra-ra skirts, pinis, lace-trimmed tops (I want one for me!), shirred dresses and tops are just a taste of things to come.

Of course you have also the ever popular basics to go back with all of these delightful pieces and everything little girls and some not so little will rejoice (like I said, I will definitely try to squeeze in the 12-14 lace trimmed top in black!).

Forget about the budget!

Chat soon with more buying updates.

H

Little Eats

2010-02-03T08:54:00.004+11:00

On Monday I happened upon a new website that reviews and rates restaurants based on their "kid friendliness"! What a great idea!

Little Eats check the suitability of a cafe for children/babies. It looks at whether they provide highchairs, change tables, play areas, kids menus or whether the normal menu has good kid options, if the staff treat kids well and the general look and feel of a cafe. And everything is rated accordingly.

I really like the concept! Have a look for yourself...

www.littleeats.com.au

Summer 10 buying has started...

2010-02-02T08:43:00.002+11:00

I am so happy at the moment, I have started summer 10 buying... Yesterday I saw the lovely Dana at Purebaby. I am very happy to tell you that they they are now extending their range to go to a size 7. I know many of my customers will be happy with that piece of information.

The best thing of all is that I loved the whole range so much that I will be doing more or less the whole range, at least in one colourway. The lines are very clean, no fuss, easy to wear, no doubt to please kids and parents alike. Another aspect of the range that I loved is that although it has the same feel and colour palette as the baby range, it is sophisticated and "older".

The problem will be that the older kids, ie 8 upwards will feel left out.

As for the babies, all I can say it is by far my favourite of all the seasons that they have done! I always walk away pleased with the girls but this year I feel that the boys is amazing... they have really nailed it. That is not to say that the girls isn't good. Like I said I feel that you will be seeing their best season to date.

Friday I will be seeing Miss and Mini Metalicus, I hope that they have a good season, summer generally is great for Metalicus.

Chat soon!
H

Munster

2010-01-30T08:34:00.004+11:00

Nothing says edgy and urban in kids fashion as much as Munster. Sam, Munster"s designer/owner, has a great eye for what boys like. She should know she has 3 of them.

Their clothes are simple in design with great prints, comfortable and fun. Everything that boys want. They have recently started doing a girls range as well called Missie Munster which we will have soon as well.

Here is a small sample of what to expect. I have more images on Facebook.

Chat soon!

H

One Red Fly & Fred Bare New Season

2010-01-24T16:46:00.006+11:00

At the start of last week our shop was looking a little bare...how things changed by the end of the week.

Fred Bare and One Red Fly on the same day! We had 5 big boxes of Fred Bare to unpack and 2 big boxes of One Red Fly.

I have said it before and I will say it again, One Red Fly is one of my favourite brands. Lisa, the designer of One Red Fly, manages to combine the most simple and elegant designs with exquisite fabrics. Style and elegance, pity she doesn't make her designs for women, we would definitely be selling them.

As for Fred Bare, this delivery had a lot of boys and one of my favourite tees for both boys and girls are of the whole season are amongst those delivered. Its nice to see Fred Bare doing some very interest graphic work on their tees. Its also great to see Fred Bare ramping it up in their tee design!

My favourite fringe jacket is also in, its like a bit woolly blankie that you can cocoon in! To be a child to wear it!

All new things are now online...

Chat soon

H

Sancerre Jewellery

2010-01-20T11:10:00.004+11:00

I love jewellery, especially costume jewellery, I love layering bangles and bracelets and necklaces, and chains. Somedays when I don't wear my bits and pieces I feel naked! Even customers ask me what is going on?

Everyone would ask me where I get them and one day I thought why don't I sell them instead of directing customers to other shops!

Now we sell them so well its unbelievable. My two favourite brands are San Cerre and Cat Hammill. Both of these brands have there unique look with a spiritual message. Imagine retail therapy with a purpose!

Here are some of Sarah's from Sancerre's lovely new pieces. There are sold in the set so the guess work of layering is taken out! Now available online and instore!

H.

One Red Fly

2010-01-18T23:45:00.005+11:00

Every season Lisa from One Red fly shows me the most simple and elegant designs in the most beautiful fabrics and for winter this year she has not disappointed. This season she has worked with my favourite colour palette, red/silver grey/navy blue. What might disappoint you is my simple photography, I will call it raw photography.

Anna will be taking more elegant pictures later in the week and we will let you know when they are available, but to satisfy your curiosity here are a couple images and more are on our facebook page.

Enjoy!
H

Trelise Cooper Kids Winter 10

2010-01-15T23:23:00.003+11:00

The lovely Amy and Katja from Trelise Cooper were nice enough to send us a disc from New Zealand Fashion Week Trelise Cooper Kids Winter 10.

After several attempts to be able to show it to you, I finally have it.

Some of the kids are just so cute...The clothes are amazing!

Enjoy!

H

Click here to see the Trelise Cooper Kids Fashion Parade

Cowboy Jack

2010-01-15T06:41:00.003+11:00

On Wednesday, Tamara and I met with a lovely lady who imports kids cowboy boots. Patrice was nice enough to bring me her range of these fabulous boots. And I was like a kid in a candy store.

As you might know I have a thing with all things shoe/boot and nothing sends a tingle down my spine like all things shoe/boot and red. I call it my Dorothy complex, somewhere in my past I must have wanted red shoes and was denied!

Hence when Patrice brough out these tiny red cowboy boots with lovely detailing, black soles my reaction was pure Glee!

Needless to say we will be have these delightful boots instore late Feb/early Mar and no doubt there are plenty of others with my complex because all things red tend to disappear very quickly.

We are also doing these boots in a distressed tan very boho/gypsy. The tan are also very unisex. The best thing of all is that the tan boots go up to a size 39, and guess who will be buying a pair for themselves?

Chat soon
H

One of my favourite things!

2010-01-06T22:11:00.004+11:00

By far one of my most favourite things this season is this grey fringe jacket from Fred Bare. I think its fabulous, pity they haven't got an adult version of this because guess who would be wearing it all season!

H

End of Season Clearance

2010-01-05T21:21:00.002+11:00

Isn't it crazy that we are just feeling the heat of summer and in the fashion world we have the end of the season and the start of another...I am such a summer person, I love the warm of the sun but when it comes to clothes everyone who knows me nows that I LOVE winter clothes! I love the textures, colours, layers, coats, boots things that look odd if you wear them in summer. It's such a problem!

And although by having an End Of Season Sale is like saying goodbye to summer, I get so excited when the courier guys come to delivery our winter goodies. To make room for those delightful clothes/shoes/accessories, we have to clear all of the summer clothes that we have in store.

ALL summer clothes are now reduced between 30% and 50%. A great time to buy all your favourite brands, Fred Bare, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Fiona by Fiona Scanlan, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Metalicus, Seafolly and many more brands all reduced drastically.

Come in to the shop and say Hi or visit the website and have a look and stock up!

Chat soon.

H

It's almost 2010!

2009-12-30T21:06:00.006+11:00

I can't believe where this year has gone...and boy what a year it has been! We started the year with the two shops and we are finishing the year with two shops again, the difference being Hampton is no longer and we now have the online shop!

We are also starting the New Year with a massive Summer Clearance both online and in the shop. We are getting ready for the new season winter 2010. Of course we have started receiving the lovely new things from Fred Bare.

It's very exciting this time of the year for us at Little by Little. Every time we see the delivery guys our heart starts beating a little faster...not because they are George Clooney's clone or something but we know that new goodies will be delivered.

For our Fred Bare customers here is a sneak look at the new season...

Also to all you gorgeous customers, I hope you have a fabulous New Year!

Hxo

New Fred Bare in Store

2009-10-13T10:40:00.003+11:00

Every year around Christmas we have come to expect Fred Bare to give us an exceptional red and white story and this year once again they have delivered. The print is beautiful and we have it in dress, tops and baby. They have followed in through to the boys not with the same print but with gorgeous red shorts and an elegant white shirt with red and blue.

The range has just arrived in store and we are excited!

Also this week I have decided to reduce the sale items by an extra 25% Off, meaning there are great bargains on current season sale stock.

Lastly, all Cocoon Couture Bean Bags and Lelli Kelly shoes will be reduced by 25% for this week only.

Happy shopping!
H

A Little by Little Superstar!

2009-10-08T21:38:00.003+11:00

I just had to post these gorgeous images of a Little by Little superstar, Miss Sophie.

I just love it when Sophie pays me a visit. Apart from her magical smile, Sophie's dazzling personality fills the shop. And boy does Sophie know what she likes in fashion. Mum Fiona has her work cut-out for her.

Sophie also looks fabulous in Little by Little's summer '09 fashions...Look out Miranda Kerr!

PJ's, PJ's, and even more PJ's

2009-10-08T15:15:00.004+11:00

I love PJ's! I love getting them as pressies and I love giving them as a pressie and those who know me well, will have received PJ's, and of course a great magazine to go with them, as a gift at some time!

Hence, when I am doing my buying I am always on the lookout for great ones for the kids. This season I have been spoilt as most of my suppliers have great ones.

Purebaby's range is amazing, firstly they use the softs fabrics to touch and secondly they now go to a size 7 for both boys and girls. Not only are there PJs but nighties as well. Those who have girls know how hard it is to find nighties,

Today we received the whimsical and feminine Lazybones range as well. Yellows, pinks, blues, ribbons and lace what every princess needs! Some of these are too cute to sleep, I know many little girls that wear the nighties as dresses and the PJ tops as tops with jeans so on...

Come in and have a look.

H

Mid-Season Sale

2009-09-28T22:30:00.002+10:00

What a busy week it has been, school holidays, Fred Bare buying, moving things from Hampton...just to name a few.

As you can imagine Black Rock is full of stock and to make room for all the new things that are coming we have decided to have a huge mid-season clearance on all brands of current season clothes.

Fred Bare, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Metalicus, Big, Fiona, Woof, Minihaha all brands are up to 30% OFF.

Hope to see you soon.
H

Little by Little Hampton merging with Black Rock

2009-09-15T09:04:00.002+10:00

Our Hampton store is now merging with our beautiful store in Black Rock. To make the move easier, we are having a "Moving Sale" at the Hampton store on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Great savings on current season stock of up to 30% Off.

At Black Rock you will have the pick of Australian and international brands, along with the great service you have come to expect from our the staff at Little by Little.

To make your shopping experience easier we will start opening on Sundays starting from Sunday 27th September. The hours are 11am to 3.00pm.

I would like to take this opportunity to thanks the beautiful customers who visited us at Hampton, we hope you can come and visit us now at Black Rock.

I would also like to thank my gorgeous staff at both Black Rock and Hampton. You girls have been fantastic through the many changes of Little by Little.

Thanks to all and see you at Black Rock.
H.

Heavenly Creatures

2009-08-19T14:40:00.003+10:00

August and September is like Christmas here at Little by Little. We are surrounded by boxes and as soon as we empty one another arrives. YEAH! Yesterday we received the beautiful and romantic range of Heavenly Creatures. The theme this season is Alice in Wonderland.

What little girl wouldn't love the stripey tops and balloon skirts or the fairy singlets with real feather. It's now in store at our Hampton store and will be online tonight.

Congratulations Paige!

2009-08-16T08:41:00.002+10:00

One of Little by Little's young customers, Paige Price did something extraordinary recently. She competed in the Seaford Cross Country and broke 2 records.

For the 1500mt she broke a 15 year record and for the 800mt, an 8 year record.

That is an amazing effort and a big congratulations to you , Paige

Bring On Summer

2009-08-12T15:29:00.003+10:00

Looking outside, it's dreadful all dark, wet and gloomy so what is a better way to lift our spirits than to look at the bright, colourful and summery beach fashion from Seafolly...I am sure it will bring on summer

Big & Fiona

2009-08-05T20:35:00.004+10:00

I have completed my buying with Big & Fiona for Winter and I am sure you will be pleased with the range. The lovely Tara was nice enough to give some of their professional shots for Summer. Here is what is coming soon. Enjoy!
H.

Busy Buying Winter 10

2009-08-05T09:15:00.004+10:00

What a busy week this has been! Apart from the fact that the Gift Fair was on (more about that later), I have been busy with appointments for Winter 10. I know most of you haven't gotten over this winter but we are busy buying next winter and for some brands, summer 10/11. This week I have seen the lovely things that GAIA had to offer, Chalk and Cheese, ORF (love, love, love!) and today I am off to see Big and Fiona. I can't wait!

Buying is by far my favourite thing. The anticipation to see what is coming, the beautiful fabrics, textures, colours all make this process that best part of my job. Even though I am definitely a summer person, I love the fashions for winter, the coates, dress, pants, blouses!

As for the gift fair, we have stocked up very well for Christmas, books and vintage toys, bags and accessories, there will be something for everyone for Christmas this year. One of my favourite brands at the Gift Fair was San Cerre and the lovely Sarah. WOW! Has she been creative or what. I can't wait to show you her lovely things.

Everything is slowly coming in store, we anticipate Two Belles and Tommy Rocket this week along with more Fred Bare, Fiona, Big and Trelise Cooper. One Red Fly is being delivered today with their white and silver story being in this delivery.

See you soon.
H.

New Season Trelise Cooper & Big by Fiona Scanlan In Store Now

2009-08-01T15:49:00.008+10:00

Our first drop of Trelise Cooper Summer 09/10 has arrived! And has not disappointed!

In true Trelise style her collection this summer is colourful, luxurious and as always borders on the avant garde. She has the amazing ability to bridge the gap between clothing and costumes, creating a look that all little girls (and their mothers) adore.

The divine 'Shimmer of Hope' sequinned tanks in ballet and black have arrived and go back beautifully with the 'Groovers and Shakers' tulle tiered skirt also in ballet and black. We have popped these in the window and as always with Trelise they have caused much conversation and a bit of a buying frenzy!

We have also received our first drop of Big & Fiona by Fiona Scanlan. Consisting at this stage of stunning kaftans in white & raspberry and funky 3/4 pants. These are stunning together or can be mixed and matched with the Fred Bare basic denim.

Stay tuned for further updates! We are due to get a couple of big drops over the next week or so and are very much looking forward to receiving the much anticipated first drop of Two Belles & Tommy Rocket Summer 09/10.

We look forward to seeing you in store soon.

New Season Fred Bare, Metalicus & One Red Fly In Store Now

2009-07-16T12:28:00.006+10:00

Spring has sprung..... well at least in Little by Little!

The first drops of Summer 09/10 have arrived giving the stores a fresh and colourful facelift.

Fred Bare's first range consists of some beautiful summer floral kaftan style tops and print tee's. We have also received some great basic Fred Bare denim shorts and skirts. These are fantastic trans-seasonal pieces.

Mini Metalicus' first summer range is a rainbow of colour! Fuchia, Tutu, Royalty, Burnt Orange and White are just some of the beautiful hues on offer. We have a great range of basic long sleeve tees, hoodies and leggings as well as a number of the key dresses and skirts.

Miss Metalicus' first range of the season is a funky mix of Grey Marle, Burnt Orange, Royalty and White. Again we are stocking a great range of the basic short and long sleeve tees as well as the 'Everyday' haram pants and dresses.

One Red Fly has yet again delivered with their stunning summer dresses. A beautiful bright yellow dominates their first range for the season and is incredibly eye catching! They have stuck with they're tried and tested sleeveless smock style but have also incorporated a kaftan style - perfect for this time of the year.

We look forward to seeing you in store soon!

Off to the States!

2009-07-08T11:14:00.004+10:00

I am finally off tomorrow, anyone would thing that I am going for a year, no its only 2 weeks! I will bring back goodies for LA LA Land and Vegas. Whilst I am away lovely Anna, Anne Marie, Melinda, Jo and Tamara will be me!

See you when I get back!

Someday...

2009-07-04T21:26:00.005+10:00

I love reading. I love my children reading. One thing throughout the years I have never said no to is books. Books enrich our lives, take us to different times, different countries, different worlds. Books warm our soul.

Recently we received a new book called "Someday". It was highly recommended to me for the shops so I thought to read it before putting on the shelf for sale.

I was so touched by this book, I burst into tears there and then in the shop. I can only imagine what my customers thought when they walked in a saw my red eyes. It's a book about the love we mothers have for our children and special moments we share. How many of us have sat there looking at out babies sleeping and marvelled at the beauty we have created.

Needless to say all the girls in the shop have read it.

Another great one is "Ten Little Fingers...".

Two Belles and Tommy Rockets Summer 09

2009-07-04T08:53:00.006+10:00

Those who know me will know how much I love Two Belles and Tommy Rocket. The lovely Nat from the brand was nice enough to send me their summer 09 images so here is a look at what to expect from them...So fresh and fun. For more images click on to the pictures to go to our website's What's New page. The brand keeps getting better and better! What will they do next for winter 10? H.

Sale Update

2009-07-02T15:35:00.003+10:00

Our Huge Winter Clearance is moving along famously. There is a little bit of winter stock still left across all sizes although it won't be long before it all goes. Our racks are looking increasingly empty. So drop in and have a browse.

Summer should start arriving next week! YEAH!!!!

50% OFF ALL WINTER CLOTHES & SHOES

2009-06-27T18:43:00.004+10:00

Our Final Winter Sale starts on Monday 29th June at both Black Rock and Hampton.

We really need to clear our winter clothes and shoes now to get our shops ready for the beautiful new summer ranges that will be arriving shortly. So we decided to reduce all of our winter clothes and shoes by 50% to be able to do so and you get to enjoy the savings.

Many of Little by Little customers will know by now that at our Final Clearance you have to opportunity to get some of our previous season's clothes/shoes/swimwear at ridiculous prices. Our $5, $10, $15, $20 & $25 baskets will come out from the back.

Melinda, Tamara & I will be there bright and early, you know how it is, first in...

See you in store.
H

Trelise Cooper Summer 09

2009-06-15T22:42:00.001+10:00

Here is a sneak look at what lovely things are coming from Trelise Cooper for this summer. As always I was not disappointed from what they had to show us. It starts arriving in July. I will send you a note when it's instore.

Winter Clearance

2009-06-10T16:29:00.001+10:00

All Clothes and Shoes are 30% to 50% Off the original price at both Hampton and Black Rock and yes it does include the Lelli Kellys and Metalicus. As well there is Fred Bare from 30% to 50% percent off, along with Two Belles and Tommy Rocket. Some Paul Frank accessories are even cheaper. Three weeks and summer stock starts arriving. Very soon I will have some images of the what is coming!

See you in store.
H.

Levi's Kids

2009-06-05T20:32:00.001+10:00

When I was overseas I loved the range of Levi's for kids and was very happy when they approached me to stock the brand. I just think that the 501's are the cutest thing, buttons and all. Needless to say I bought some for my kids.

Along with the jeans and tees, they range tees and some fashion pieces. The best thing of all is that it goes up to size 14 for both boys and girls. It starts arriving in August.

Winter Sale

2009-06-05T20:02:00.001+10:00

The Little by Little Winter Sale has started at both Hampton and Black Rock.

Our regular customer know how great our sales are.

There is 25% OFF all Fred Bare at Black Rock and 25% OFF all Munster at Hampton, along with 25% OFF all Nurtured by Nature. All the other brands have huge reductions as well. There is savings off Two Belles and Tommy Rocket, Big, Fiona, Metalicus, Trelise Cooper Kids, Purebaby and so on...

All the Winter range has to go to make room for a wonderful summer range. I can't wait for it to start arriving. The countdown will be on soon. Stay tuned for sneak peek in the next few weeks.

Hope to see you in store.

H.