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Dr.Lipp is an amazing multi-purpose balm especially created to relieve extra dry and chapped skin, which can help to reduce skin roughness by up to 40% in only one hour. Made from Medical Grade Lanolin, a dermatologically recommended ultra effective emollient.
Originally used by midwives to relieve dry and sensitive nipples due to breast feeding. Dr.Lipp can also be used on any dry or sensitive skin areas and is fabulous as an ultra hydrating lip gloss. Tasteless and odourless Dr.Lipp is so pure and safe -even for new born babies! 100% organic, hypoallergenic, NO PARABENS, tasteless and odourless. A pure skin essential. For fast relief apply day or night onto any dry skin areas including lips, nipples, cuticles, knuckles, elbows, knees and even split-ends.

Dr.Lipp is also reputed to help relieve eczema and make-up artists swear by it as a long lasting lip gloss. Dr.Lipp was created by luxury designer Pontine Paus who first heard about this ancient remedy in her home town in Norway where many people suffer from dry skin patches due to the long, dark and cold winters. Pontine and her friend who was head of marketing for Stella McCartney at the time launched Dr.Lipp in 2004. Since then Dr.Lipp has become a cult beauty essential and a favourite of the London Fashion Set. A precious essential in the make-up case of international make-up artists Charlotte Tilbury, Pat McGrath, Charlotte Blackeney, Sharon Dorsett, etc… It gives a glowy cheek-shine on models during photo shoots and is fabulous on top of lipstick for an extra long lasting natural gloss effect.

Who would have thought that a balm for nursing mothers could be so diverse, such a sexy product and so kissable!?

Available at Space Nk

Photo: Pontine Paus

Dundelina’s summer 2010 collection is finally here. Nautical is one of the hottest themes for spring summer 2010. However Dundelina have taken the nautical theme a bit further, as always in their playful and childlike way. Without compromising on high quality fabrics and romantic look. Dundelina clothing is available for girls between 3 and 10. The accessories, soft toys and books can be enjoyed by people of all ages. All items are available online from their webshop.

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Danish label Soft Gallery was founded i 2008 by designer Tine Holt Møller and fashion photographer and stylist Barbara White.
The concept of Soft Gallery is to create unique and different childrenswear based on a collaboration with local and international artists who create artwork that is presented in the collection in different ways.
The Danish ex-model and succesfull designer Stine Goya has created this t-shirt for girls for Soft Gallery’s Spring Summer 2010 collection.
In 2008 she won the Nordic design award, GINEN, and recently she has made a collection for the Swedish brand Weekday.

T-shirt available now at Kids of Luxury for €47. Soft Gallery supports Danish-Indian Cildrens Aid. When you buy a product from Soft Gallery you support the charity organization that works to improve conditions for children and women in India.

Photo: Soft Gallery

Spring Summer 2010 collection from MaLou Bareé is such a delight with pure fabrics and gorgeous details. Romantic in a way that makes me think of my favourite childhood character Madicken from Astrid Lindgren childrens books and films.

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Swedish Mini Rodini designs funky and cool clothes for children between 0-11 years. Here is sneak peak on what’s on it’s way out to the stores these days. Spring is on its way! (Can I repeat that last sentence often enough!?)





Photo: Mini Rodini

Danish Småfolk (means Little people in danish) is such a well known and established brand in the UK so it might surprise you that it was founded only 5 years ago. Their use of vibrant colours knows no boundaries as their kid’s clothes throw all the rules out the window in pursuit of memorable outfits. They almost operate under the mantra that colours can’t clash if they are gorgeous enough. Småfolk love bold colours and prints that make you sit up and take notice! Created for children that want to be noticed, their collections of clothes are anything but dull with patterns that little ones are likely to remember for the rest of their lives…

Their new spring collection is packed with all the stuff you always find in a Småfolk Collection – T-shirts, pants, dresses and lots of baby clothes. But there are also plenty of news like several new dress and sweatshirt models, rainwear and rubber boots in two new colors and their popular bedding in a cream colored background throughout the 8 colors.

Little people! Get ready for lots of beautiful spring experiences with Småfolk!




Photo: Småfolk

OddMolly has launched their new blog blog.oddmolly.com Be inspired!
Oh… did I mention that I asked them recently if they had any plans for children’s wear? I didn’t get a “yes” but I didn’t get a “no” either. So stay tuned!

It’s was a pleasure to discover the family run webshop Little Lollipop Kids, with its wide range of clothing and accessories from designers across the globe for children 0 – 4 years old. They stock lots of cool and funky brands such as Smafolk and Snoozy.
Driven by the desire to find slightly different clothes for her own little boy, owner of Little Lollipop Kids, Sam Bowley, stated “I wanted bright colourful prints that Luke would enjoy wearing, in organic materials for comfort, in styles that would last. After a lot of research into brands, Little Lollipop Kids was born – organic clothes that stand out from the crowd, at affordable prices.”
I don’t think I’ve mentioned Snoozy before? Swedish Snoozy have been producing a range of top quality garments for children since 1993, and launched the label Snoozy in 2007. Picture to the left shows cute and funky long sleeved blouse from Snoozy. Pink with all over giraffe print and deep pink trim. Bow detail at the top. Well made, very funky yet feminine.
Available from Little Lollipop Kids.

Little Lollipop Kids currently have a sale on. LittleScandinavian readers will get a further 15% discount on all products.
Simply enter the code littlescandi when at the checkout. Offer ends 31/03/10.
Oh, and it’s free shipping for any orders over £30. Happy shopping!

Photo: Little Lollipop Kids

MaLou Barré established in 2007 is characterized by exclusive children’s clothing in sizes from 2-10 years. Their collections are classic, elegant and very romantic with subtle colours and details.
The clothing’s are made in an old fashioned way, with embroidery and crouched details. The dresses are lined and have such a beautiful finish that they are sure to turn heads.
The boys clothing are comfortable and made in pure fabrics. Malou Barré thinks children should wear clothing’s for children, that looks good, are comfortable and that washes well.
Many people would think that this is a French brand. But it is in fact Danish, and not as expensive as you might would think.



Pictures shown are from SS09. I’m currently looking forward to receive images from SS10.

Photo: Malou Barré

Todays catch from Sweden.



Shopping tips for launches and sale: Walk inside the store. Find the nearest shopping assistant, and ask for directions to desired items. Quickly scan through whats left. Move quickly to the fitting room, and see what’s left there. Then turn towards the till and ask if they have anything left there. Hold on to whatever you are unsure about until you are sure. If you leave anything behind it might be gone within the next second.
Yes, this is mad. But today I retrieved both the dress and a few items for myself as well from SR pour H&M following these simple steps. I read it online somewhere earlier today, and wanted to see if it worked. And after experiencing it I wanted to share it with you!
Photo: TheScandinavianMum for H&M

Sonia Rykiel’s knitwear collaboration with fast-fashion behemoth H&M has proved to be another success for H&M. Web shops in Scandinavia almost crashed at 10am today, when the sought after designer items were launched, and within the next hour all the children’s wear was gone.
I’ve had my eyes on the stripy set to the left, but there is probably not much hope left to retrieve it.
Thinking about it I’ve actually never been able to retrieve any of the design launches at H&M. I’m to lazy. Probably not eager enough.

Anyway. Hope you got what you wanted before it was all gone!

Photo: Sølve Sundsbø for H&M

I don’t know about you but my mum and my mother in law are both very active women still working full time and with very little spare time. We have been lucky enough to receive a few knitted items, but we can’t expect new sweaters for every Christmas.
The Danes are known for being innovative and entrepreneurial. Karen Leth and Nina Brandi is the creative and hard working ladies behind the brand Mormor (The Granny). They have gathered several knitting grannies in Denmark under one brand.
All garments are delivered with a signed note, from the granny who knitted the piece, especially for your child. If you can’t find what you are looking for on their site mormor.nu they will be happy to receive any requests too.

Nina Brandi explains about Mormor

I think this is a fantastic concept! At last unused resources that exists in our community has been spotted. I have with the help from my mother started this group of grannies, and it has been a pleasure to experience all their knitting knowledge (some started knitting as young as 5 years old) and also to receive such a grateful and positive response from these lovely ladies. Secondly it’s a pleasure to be able to offer products to children that are made after the Fair Trade principle and with environmental care.

Last week, at the children’s fashion fair in Copenhagen MorMor had their own stand -with a knitting Granny in a rocking chair of course!

Mormor also support “A race against breast cancer” and a Fair Trade project in Bolivia.

Photo: Mormor

Lille Barn (Little Children) has managed to create yet a lovely collection in organic merino wool, organic cotton and Bamboo. The London based Norwegian talented and most charming Reidun Oliveira is the head designer behind the brand, and for her the quality of each piece and the love and comfort the child will experience by wearing it is what’s important. She has also chosen to have all her garments produced in Europe, and yet they are still surprisingly affordable.
Lille Barn is clothing for babies and children up to 6 years. Her knitted winter collection in the softest Merino Wool is what the customers really love. But I must admit, this summer collection can not be a disappointment for all Lille Barn fans. Many items like the all in one suit shown to the left is the typical Lille Barn signature style. There is also some lovely fabrics and romantic summer dresses to be found. And many items are mix and match.
But what we are especially impressed about is the boys collection. Chunky knitted organic cotton sweaters in different colours. Comfortable shorts for those hot summer days. And we simply love the reversible jacket with matching bucket hat! Don’t miss out on this one!
Online boutique is to be launched this spring. Meanwhile there are several lovely shops that stock Lille Barn; Kidsen, Cute U Look, Squibbly Biskit, Little Bou and Yellow Lolly




Photo: Lille Barn

Sizzling hot are the new Shampoodle arrivals that BeBaBoo has received. Don’t miss out on the funky stand out rattlesnake skin romper or the “wish it was in my size” jumpsuit for girls.
Seen again are the Shampoodles most popular “Bollywood” pants in organic cotton, this year called “Collector” pants. Match them with Collector Tunic.

This week only BeBaBoo offer a 15% discount on the SS10 Shampoodle collection. All items are shown with the discounted price. From Tuesday next week all items will be listed with recommended retail price again.

Happy shopping and wishing you all a peaceful Friday. x

Photo: Shampoodle

Lucky are they who live in Stockholm and who can go shopping in one of my absolute favourite children’s clothing shops Milla Milano.
Milla Milano was founded in 2007 by Camilla Lindegårdh. With 10 years living in Australia and working within the fashion industry she has what it takes to run a super cool children’s clothing shop. They stock classic and contemporary, nostalgic and funky side by side. And it works!
Milla Milano keeps their customers up to date with whats going on in the shop, news, sales etc trough their very enjoyable blog, millamilano.com
From London all I can do is to use the blog for inspiration and maybe to start planning my next trip to Stockholm…

Photo: Milla Milano