tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076318463706322792024-03-13T02:12:14.470-07:00gigi + lulu - all things sugar n spice - for your little princess - celebrity baby stylegigi + lulu - all things sugar n spice - unique fashion, accessories, furnishings, gifts, party ideas for your little princessgigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.comBlogger450125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-15873341331620721372015-05-04T08:05:00.002-07:002015-05-04T08:07:42.448-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: blue;">Welcome beautiful baby <span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Charlotte Elizabeth Diana</b></span> </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">We look forward to the next few years of royal baby fashion!</span></div>
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gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-36157591794638592302013-08-02T06:17:00.000-07:002013-08-02T06:17:26.510-07:00Sleeping Beauty - Tutu Cute Ballerina Theme Nursery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lulu has a ballerina themed nursery but it is nothing like this divine bedroom I found by <a href="http://www.oopsydaisy.com/" target="_blank">Oopsy Daisy</a>. The colour pallete is soft and dreamy and the artwork amazing. I am a sucker for a pretty chandelier (my girls all have one) and the styling is pretty and feminine. Lulu's room might be in need of a revamp. Simply stunning.....gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-16830043647289892202013-08-02T06:09:00.001-07:002013-08-02T06:21:13.335-07:00Future King of Hearts - and his Aussie connection.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to the world on one of my little Princesses' birthday - Prince George Alexander Louis!<br />
The Duchess of Cambridge looked naturally beautiful in a one of a kind <a href="http://www.jennypackham.com/" target="_blank">Jenny Packham</a> dress and we just love, love, love her <a href="http://www.dune.co.uk/imperia-simple-slingback-espadrille-wedge-0433505900002032/?utm_source=affilia" target="_blank">Pied a Terre Imperia Simple Slingback Espadrille Wedge</a><br />
Even more impressive for me is her choice of muslin wrap - the delightful Sweet Bird print from Australian label <a href="https://www.adenandanais.com/shop/itemdisplay.aspx?ID=21&SKU=2026" target="_blank">Aden + Anais</a> , part of the Jungle Jam pack of 4 swaddling wraps. Even though we secretly hoped for a little princess to fill the pages of our blog in the years ahead, we couldn't resist and think the new little prince is just gorgeous, don't you? x Congratulations to the first time parents x<br />
<br />gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-47217065670766465862012-12-02T07:29:00.004-08:002013-08-02T06:20:34.230-07:00GUESS who is the new face of GUESS KIDS? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a little cutie pie - taking after her late mother <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/anna-nicole-smith" target="_blank">Anna Nicole Smith</a>, a former <a href="http://shop.guess.net.au/" target="_blank">GUESS</a> model herself, gorgeous 6 year old Dannielyn Birkhead is the new face of GUESS KIDS, modeling here for their Spring 2013 catalogue. You can see what <a href="http://shop.guess.net.au/" target="_blank">GUESS</a> creative director Paul Marciano, along with Daddy Larry Birkhead thinks about Dannielynn's modeling debut <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/dannielynn-birkheads-guess-campaign-anna-nicole-smith_n_2199776.html" target="_blank">here</a>. No doubt Mummy would have been very proud xo gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-21713018640432507752012-08-25T07:54:00.001-07:002013-08-02T06:20:07.771-07:00Burberry Trench Dress - Mini Military Chic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Those that know me will tell you I have always been a fan of military chic. Whilst browsing one of my favourite websites for children's apparel - <a href="http://www.childrensalon.com/" target="_blank">Children's Salon</a> - I came across this divine <a href="http://www.childrensalon.com/girl/dresses/girls-beige-trench-dress.html" target="_blank">Burberry Cotton Trench Dress. </a>I particularly love the stitching detail and zip front and the eco-leather trim on the shoulders. The belt is detachable too so mix n match it with baby jeans or baby cargos. With the signature Burberry check lining and branded buttons, your little fashionista will definitely win the battle of the best dressed bub. </div>
<br />gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-55882122782847167202012-08-25T07:43:00.000-07:002013-08-02T06:19:37.855-07:00Truly Scrumptious by Heidi Klum <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Arriving in <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2255957&ab=BRU_Header:BRU-Logo:Shop" target="_blank">Babies R Us</a> stores in the US on September 15, <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=12807721&camp=MISC:Vanity:PressRelease:BRU:heidiklum:80112" target="_blank">Truly Scrumptious</a> is the new children's line designed by supermodel mum <a href="https://twitter.com/heidiklum" target="_blank">Heidi Klum</a>. For a sneak peak at their look book, go to the <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2255957&ab=BRU_Header:BRU-Logo:Shop" target="_blank">Babies R Us</a> website - it really is Truly Scrumptious. I don't know about you, but Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was one of my favourite movies as a child and for those that don't recall the details, Truly Scrumptious was the name of the lead female character of the film and there was a song called "Truly Scrumptious" in the movie that brings back lovely memories - you can hear it <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqkzDca0SpE" target="_blank">here</a>. gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-27618650155518332632012-04-18T21:39:00.002-07:002012-04-18T21:42:12.107-07:00Happy 6th Birthday little Miss Cruise!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy 6th Birthday Suri!<br />
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Hope you have a fantastic day and we look forward to another year filled with your fashions and adventures!gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-60346081829768296722012-01-04T06:29:00.000-08:002013-08-02T06:22:08.161-07:00Teenie Bikini with a model that might look familiar....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyKIEidxJTXIAkn6797Thdd-CR0zLypJ7GFu16HXK0OgNU-uul68e6hWNnari0V3dW7u5X4mlAQVSnMqCrT8eCZV1YGS3hK717H1nvRkqRCrPA1qnCA16FONQweq6LlaCjjwaMbcdtTm6/s1600/Teenie+Bikini.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693784085081464322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyKIEidxJTXIAkn6797Thdd-CR0zLypJ7GFu16HXK0OgNU-uul68e6hWNnari0V3dW7u5X4mlAQVSnMqCrT8eCZV1YGS3hK717H1nvRkqRCrPA1qnCA16FONQweq6LlaCjjwaMbcdtTm6/s400/Teenie+Bikini.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 313px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>It's here! My beautiful and talented friend Claudia Chabo has finally launched her kids swimwear range - <a href="http://bikini-bar.com.au/pages/kids-teenie-bikini.php">Teenie Bikini</a> - and it is just divine! Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, Claudia has two other labels in her portfolio, <a href="http://www.ccjuis.com.au/swimwear/index.htm">ccjuis</a> (swimwear & <a href="http://www.ccjuis.com.au/streetwear/index.htm">streetwear</a>) & <a href="http://www.ccjuis.com.au/intimates/index.htm">Pink Bandit</a> (intimates/lingerie). Claudia was a finalist on Project Runway Australia Season 2 and she is a very dear friend of mine.<br />
Her little girls swimwear is age appropriate and on trend, and she has made them with the same fashionable appeal as her women's line, so they stand out from other bikinis on the market for this age demographic. My favourite bikini is the ruffle bound fixed triangle - seen above in the natural colourway with the umbrella prop. It has a very unique crossover strap which holds the little triangle in place, avoiding wardrobe malfunctions that I hate to see on little girls at the beach. It is discreet and tasteful and the colour choices available are beautiful - the photos don't do them any justice.<br />
And my extra special reason for posting this entry - besides the fact the swimwear is awesome!.....my little Gigi is the beautiful little model - hasn't she done a great job!gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-53991515663825023342011-12-06T17:43:00.000-08:002011-12-06T17:46:58.359-08:00Butternut Rudolph Cookies!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOn9VGQpNOlHdMtFkP_O67rcPQ01zWteLQdZb5SMQ15n-xkFGDEenn68nT5PAloDyKtjEqq9VY3_4t_nDN1-zO8-RyT9jYNQz-BPYS0kltykR22Rugq-4LtR8p3jqLoJb-22XjF1f8RBAB/s1600/Rudolph.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 400px;" 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mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Ingredients:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">1 x Packet of Arnott's Butternut Cookies</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">1/3 Cup of Cream</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">200g of milk or dark chocolate melts (I used cooking chocolate)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">65g Unsalted Butter</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">1 x Packet of Jaffas</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">1 x Packet of Marshmallows (preferably white)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">1 x Tube of White Frosting Gel</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">1 x Tube of Black Frosting Gel</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">1 x Packet of Mini Parkers Pretzels (Shapes)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">1 x Packet of Silver Foiled Muffin or Large Cupcake Patty Pans</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Step #1 - The Cookie Cups</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></p> <ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Preheat the oven to 180 degrees<b>. </b>Place the cookies over the holes of a mini muffin tin/rubber tray</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Stick in the oven for 3 minutes until cookies soften</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Remove and gently (they split really easily!) mould the softened bikkies into the holes, forming a cup shape</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Allow to cool a little then transfer to a tray (I did these the day before so they were fully set the next day)</span></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Step #2 - The Yummy Chocolate Face</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></p> <ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Put the butter, cream and melts into a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and shiny with no lumps (at least 5 minutes) </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Pour into a clean bowl and refrigerate for approximately 20 minutes</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Put the cookies back into the muffin tin to get ready for filling - this keeps then steady so the chocolate won't spill over the edges </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">After 20 minutes, stir and then heap each bikkie with a full teaspoon of the chocolate mixture</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Refridgerate again for 20 minutes to set the chocolate</span></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Step #3 - Becoming Rudolph!</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></p> <ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Using kitchen scissors, cut a white marshmallow in half. Stick a jaffa into the sticky side (it should hold it in place) and place the smooth side of the marshmallow down towards the bottom of the chocolate cup, so as to leave room for eyes. I did this step while the chocolate was still setting, as it helps secure the marshmallow in place</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Using the white frosting gel, make two eyes above the marshmallow nose and then use the black frosting gel to dot eyeballs in as well</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Select two pretzels of similar size and gently press into the chocolate to secure the antlers. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Serve in the foil patty pans for a festive presentation!</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Voila! Merry Christmas : )</span></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">PS: Thanks Woolies for the recipe!</span><br /></p>gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-46835368018046894892011-11-30T00:01:00.000-08:002011-11-30T05:06:03.907-08:00Here's one for the yummy mummy by Alannah Hill - why should the little princesses have all the fun?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0eC9AER8Sd0LgszovM3SsbMS4FbxVol84CWmfB45jxrYwLPcXzJLPWuvreYvQuTavmheUaxIm_S4wONJhpwrnKyEf_54qt8X82y6zxTXHnsa04ocbzWb0iTRy0PELUUi0gS9diakg_Ea/s1600/ALannah+Hill+MUM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 367px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0eC9AER8Sd0LgszovM3SsbMS4FbxVol84CWmfB45jxrYwLPcXzJLPWuvreYvQuTavmheUaxIm_S4wONJhpwrnKyEf_54qt8X82y6zxTXHnsa04ocbzWb0iTRy0PELUUi0gS9diakg_Ea/s400/ALannah+Hill+MUM.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680751177265486306" border="0" /></a>Those that know me know I absolutely LOVE red and I especially love Alannah Hill and her flirty, girly style. I couldn't resist throwing this one in for all the yummy mummies out there - after all, who doesn't love a splash of red too!<br />This is the <a href="http://shop.alannahhill.com.au/saving-face-bolero.html">Saving Face Bolero by Alannah Hill</a>, available in store or online at <a href="http://shop.alannahhill.com.au/">www.alannahhill.com.au </a>gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-13815977285561892722011-11-30T00:00:00.000-08:002012-08-25T07:57:22.774-07:00Christmas Countdown - #1 Holiday Red Dress<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo2qmKzLmfe3viO03GSI3AIQk03Fs87gcv89a_gaR5acMDgyk3W_UbCbQBkJgwrO0QwooaxWCzIdxh8LNr3JX3EmbsKHr8kMykc6C7d-epNBzGdVtZ1J-Er1Ixd9EpqArSYiILV8UJQS34/s1600/LMP+Dec.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680748577155282594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo2qmKzLmfe3viO03GSI3AIQk03Fs87gcv89a_gaR5acMDgyk3W_UbCbQBkJgwrO0QwooaxWCzIdxh8LNr3JX3EmbsKHr8kMykc6C7d-epNBzGdVtZ1J-Er1Ixd9EpqArSYiILV8UJQS34/s400/LMP+Dec.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 302px;" /></a>I'm back!!! And just in time for my annual countdown of my favourite red dresses for your little princess for Christmas. First up, this beautiful tiered dress from <a href="http://www.littlemissprincess.com/index.htm">Little Miss Princess</a>. This <a href="http://www.littlemissprincess.com/clothing/Dresses/Girls-Party-Dresses/holiday-red-tiffany-girls-party-dress.htm">Holiday Red Tiffany Party Dress</a>, with three layers of chiffon and jewelled neckline will suit all sizes. Love it! If you are looking for a special occasion dress, flowergirl dress, pageant dress etc, then <a href="http://www.littlemissprincess.com/index.htm">LittleMissPrincess.com</a> has lots of lovely styles for you to choose from.gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-43848310814608322412011-09-28T06:57:00.000-07:002011-09-28T07:03:00.358-07:00Witchery Kids - Special Offer 20% Off<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtB60VaLvvdApWjwNje-7zqW0MpeGjB89gPyUdbMWLJrfXkG8MkbtQXu3I_Ncoj-Hw8ePY5pz7l7vNKEvZAs_mNp6dwlrZUb-KiWeMGfY63Xb1mmRfHJDdTYJWvT9yWUxU7o8Ldaaf6UoG/s1600/Witchery+Kids.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtB60VaLvvdApWjwNje-7zqW0MpeGjB89gPyUdbMWLJrfXkG8MkbtQXu3I_Ncoj-Hw8ePY5pz7l7vNKEvZAs_mNp6dwlrZUb-KiWeMGfY63Xb1mmRfHJDdTYJWvT9yWUxU7o8Ldaaf6UoG/s400/Witchery+Kids.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657409631326248290" border="0" /></a>Check out some great savings on <a href="http://www.witchery.com.au/girls-looks/w1/i5504025/?back=false&looktype=girls">Witchery Kids</a> for online shoppers. Go to their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/witcherykids">Facebook page</a>, become a "liker" and follow the instructions for online shopping. For good, quality children's wear, check out the <a href="http://www.witchery.com.au/w1/i5600215/">Witchery </a>website - they have beautiful ladies wear as wellgigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-23217746959011469192011-09-26T07:19:00.000-07:002011-09-26T07:29:38.703-07:00Gwen, What You Waiting For? Bring your Harajuku Mini line to Australia - pretty, pretty please!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZemRZSjHRI-X-OsgmFCQjX6FHxGbBFnqEJT6CYIE0vmsBlkT_HmGIh74qvpDuHZ0pLt1999yhl29oMIZxNzvBF_an0t7bnkzwugw8wjURDPse_WtW8PeE9O1qAdJCtqGitIvp7z5Bh9X/s1600/Gwen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZemRZSjHRI-X-OsgmFCQjX6FHxGbBFnqEJT6CYIE0vmsBlkT_HmGIh74qvpDuHZ0pLt1999yhl29oMIZxNzvBF_an0t7bnkzwugw8wjURDPse_WtW8PeE9O1qAdJCtqGitIvp7z5Bh9X/s400/Gwen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656673417599528274" border="0" /></a>Love, Love, Love Gwen Stefani - her quirky style is perfectly suited for a mini princess collection so we are very excited she is launching a new fashion line in the US aimed at her littlest of fans - <a href="http://celebritybabies.people.com/2011/09/26/gwen-stefani-harajuku-mini-target-collection-sneak-peek/">Harajuku Mini collection for Target</a>, launching in November. Hey Gwen, don't forget your Australian fans.....please bring your collection down under - it will go B-A-N-A-N-A-S!!<br /><a href="http://celebritybabies.people.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Source:</span></a>gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-77109875781309256362011-09-15T06:06:00.000-07:002011-09-26T07:31:01.961-07:00Beautiful Baby Beckham - the new Baby Spice in Stella McCartney Kids<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoh5fBxSWJDWPhXsyttRz1FZUNYiIqdWgA0gp58x7rlLeQB5Aj17163SQ6eZ2osSHN4FvLDXWPMrg98ghNOGpK9kJfqfYUEBfpqLq-6lTpKDz_aI6CEp3r_jSbhdtBoQc1KjjxYCWHwems/s1600/Harper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoh5fBxSWJDWPhXsyttRz1FZUNYiIqdWgA0gp58x7rlLeQB5Aj17163SQ6eZ2osSHN4FvLDXWPMrg98ghNOGpK9kJfqfYUEBfpqLq-6lTpKDz_aI6CEp3r_jSbhdtBoQc1KjjxYCWHwems/s400/Harper.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652572263848206930" border="0" /></a>Adorable....loving the <a href="http://www.stellamccartneykids.com/">Stella McCartney Kids</a> <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446410802&site_refer=AFF001">Emma Dove Print shirt</a>, as seen very stylishly on beautiful baby Beckham - Harper Seven - out shopping with mum Victoria.<br /><a href="http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/09/07/victoria-beckham-harper-grove-girls/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Source:</span></a>gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-61722985091119901732011-01-15T05:46:00.000-08:002011-01-15T19:04:18.326-08:00Head Over Heels Appeal - For the children and families of flood affected Queensland<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-NVLV1eupP1bgAie1YDvSSokaafvh9lTefbO5sjIKihQo1lpsozvUBBK2buJejQdPjPoIfUb3UnyoekyQ8K4RGrswfXBuLCmanJ1pooQquQ2lNMqSdLpfQQWIWG9DoWYWxyNXrPsWdUy/s1600/Head+over+Heels.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 374px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562614171157578962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-NVLV1eupP1bgAie1YDvSSokaafvh9lTefbO5sjIKihQo1lpsozvUBBK2buJejQdPjPoIfUb3UnyoekyQ8K4RGrswfXBuLCmanJ1pooQquQ2lNMqSdLpfQQWIWG9DoWYWxyNXrPsWdUy/s400/Head+over+Heels.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXo6UxWCF0F5JENS1NLIMf5P-vkQIiWbAvdcOSfX4ueFwlpO-QqIUD8CJsFrMqXflYg_lyqje08jV46Eessr_8SEHv7YsppIkWFy4seSc93XWb2zFaZML8A2w51gssniEJOkAKLywpwE7O/s1600/band+aid+heart+2.jpg"></a>Inspired by a story on the Today Show this morning of a family of six children whose new school shoes were lost in the floods in Queensland, the Head over Heels Appeal was born. Most families get their children new school shoes at the start of the school year and I sent out an appeal for my group of school mums to see if they had their children's old school shoes available to be donated to this family and also to others in this particular town that was in the Today Show story. I went on to include school supplies in my appeal so that the kids would have new supplies to start the year. I also emailed our school principal, the Today Show, rang in some favours from some local newspaper contacts and sent out a few tweets to the lovely reporter who broke the story and what started as a little appeal for shoes has grown to include clothing, toys, manchester and first aid equipment, all of which my friends and their friends have so far offered up for donation. My husband and his mate had planned on taking an overnight road trip in his ute and trailer direct to this town so that the goods went straight to the family mentioned in the story and I am now looking at some bus options as the response has been overwhelming.<br />I am blown away by the generosity of my friends and their friends and I hope that we can now get alot more things to take to put smiles on the faces of these families again. The plan is to wait until the first week of February to head up north, as we would like to allow time for more donations to come in and also to give the families some space to clean up first, as this is their number one priority. If you live in Sydney, Australia, and would like to donate some old school shoes or school supplies, please email me for details : )</div>gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-16190902122552440642011-01-15T05:45:00.000-08:002011-01-15T05:46:28.247-08:00Mimi's First Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHSA8Zl3T8lcN14pLbT42X0Z_mXfb9iA8KlRtFLvuVv0OJLxHQFySA3dWYUVF1P8DCsm8lyDHzhOz7zQQSp1YW3PP-dxi1Q_c0cikcZgv3YQia6YrLTYW1j2MStTCawjdVcRNPbDzYW0h/s1600/DSC_0053.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHSA8Zl3T8lcN14pLbT42X0Z_mXfb9iA8KlRtFLvuVv0OJLxHQFySA3dWYUVF1P8DCsm8lyDHzhOz7zQQSp1YW3PP-dxi1Q_c0cikcZgv3YQia6YrLTYW1j2MStTCawjdVcRNPbDzYW0h/s400/DSC_0053.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562408569838757346" border="0" /></a>gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-12652650654900563872011-01-15T05:39:00.000-08:002011-01-15T05:45:07.321-08:00Merry Mimi's First Christmas! & Happy New Year<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5LCD-h2OorZs0z7U6WppJHHZP-E-fA7h9h03s3usuE6wYUxvAJ2_QMWAid4qFj1qjw3QMy84SUx8d4f1nWQjiFgJDhgqgejcmwY7vPXBflGk46yQeXEN-7-e71so_keTm5jeBxX-h7mn/s1600/Best+Santa+Photo+Ever+2010.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5LCD-h2OorZs0z7U6WppJHHZP-E-fA7h9h03s3usuE6wYUxvAJ2_QMWAid4qFj1qjw3QMy84SUx8d4f1nWQjiFgJDhgqgejcmwY7vPXBflGk46yQeXEN-7-e71so_keTm5jeBxX-h7mn/s400/Best+Santa+Photo+Ever+2010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562407310636564610" border="0" /></a>Mimi is wearing a vintage red polka dot baby dress worn by Lulu in 2007 and prior to that Mummy in 1971! My mum took wonderful care of it and I am so lucky two of my little princesses got to wear it after I did. Her little booties are also vintage - the ones I wore at my baptism, also in 1971 : )gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-28218204502467211592011-01-15T04:40:00.000-08:002011-01-15T05:38:22.095-08:00More Sugar & Spice! Its a GIRL! I have a princess trifecta!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFPmvY4vD4GLGGDBVOUL_T1oA19uDP8f19DQoMj4KHsJZPMJ4E-QEQQ1RfiJuxjf0ndxTt4d-EkmOh0bS8HCDxVgacWuA4TYA1xOBlMS1Mp6yVEfkQvlL1uHcK_oct4KtFknCOOEJ0Z7i/s1600/Jul10+Mirella+086.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFPmvY4vD4GLGGDBVOUL_T1oA19uDP8f19DQoMj4KHsJZPMJ4E-QEQQ1RfiJuxjf0ndxTt4d-EkmOh0bS8HCDxVgacWuA4TYA1xOBlMS1Mp6yVEfkQvlL1uHcK_oct4KtFknCOOEJ0Z7i/s400/Jul10+Mirella+086.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562392952889003890" border="0" /></a>Introducing Mimi! Born on 22 July, 2010! I have my little princess trifecta - Gigi + Lulu + Mimi<br /><br />Without going into too much detail, I ended up having to have a caesarian (after two natural births) and boy oh boy, was that a shock to the system! A whole new world of firsts for this third time mum! Had a few feeding issues to start (no one told me that milk flow is a bit slower with caesarian births) and of course I wasn't up and at 'em as fast as I was the other two. Coupled with a hubby who was banned from the nursery for 2 days as he had a stomach virus, a concerned & emotional 5 year old and a robust 3 year old it was a hard ol' slog in hospital this time around. Once I was home, I felt much better - nothing like your own environment to relax and bond with baby.<br /><br />Mimi is settling well - a very happy baby - but a night owl like mum - and yet to sleep through. She started off taking an occasional bottle (I am breastfeeding) however one day decided it wasn't for her. With solids starting, I am hoping a full belly will help with the waking in the night issue and I am going straight to a cup, having tried numerous teets, different bottles and trying & changing brands of formula when she didn't want expressed breast milk out of a bottle. This proved challenging for hubby when I had a night out in November - he ended up using the syringe you get for administering Infant Panadol to feed her 100mls, 2mls at a time! Besides this one night, Mimi & I have basically been inseparable and I think she is a real mummy's girl and just wants me and my booby juice ha ha. I am not complaining, in fact just quietly, I am savouring this baby time as I know she is my last.<br /><br />My apologies for keeping you all in suspense for so long - three kids is definitely a handful, but I am loving it and though my blogs have been a little neglected, my new years resolution is to try and get back into the swing of things so thanks again for your patience - I have lots of baby fashions & accessories to catch up on and especially with my third little girl, I am searching more and more for all those beautiful things "sugar & spice" xgigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-61712270540718386772010-07-15T23:04:00.000-07:002010-07-15T23:20:44.659-07:00Inside the Princess Boudoir - beautiful artwork by Casey O'Connell<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1Y6fnT9_rJl7baim_6QBA92s5_pedBoQoSyCb53VziAE6BP1SO9hCjna9mPcxxnbU_UTJHC7DhRR4Eb6Gz0LO5h07a3VNW3RHBwNJvIP2gzM-lF4_L7jDZndIzKPkAcRMbMz8-Kh_3Lt/s1600/casey+oconnell+art.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1Y6fnT9_rJl7baim_6QBA92s5_pedBoQoSyCb53VziAE6BP1SO9hCjna9mPcxxnbU_UTJHC7DhRR4Eb6Gz0LO5h07a3VNW3RHBwNJvIP2gzM-lF4_L7jDZndIzKPkAcRMbMz8-Kh_3Lt/s400/casey+oconnell+art.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494382014593693602" border="0" /></a>Inspired by some exceptional artwork I have been introduced to this week, I am creating a new section of my blog. Titled "Inside the Princess Boudoir", I will be featuring all sorts of lovely items for your little princesses' bedroom or nursery.<br /><br />Now, as for that exceptional artwork I was talking about, every now and then I come across an artist who just blows me away with work that has such beautiful use of colour and, what I call, a picture that talks to me. I am no art expert but I judge art by how it makes me feel to look at and whether or not it tells me a different story each time I look at it. <a href="http://web.me.com/caseyoconnell2/Site/Casey.html">Casey O'Connell</a>'s stunning works do just that for me. When Casey contacted me, I immediately went to look at her <a href="http://web.me.com/caseyoconnell2/Site/Casey.html">website</a> and I found myself checking out painting after painting. Each one so brilliantly unique and with such a lovely blend of colours. I was particularly drawn to <a href="http://web.me.com/caseyoconnell2/Site/Paintings/Pages/2010_2009.html#24">My Sugar</a>, especially as a nursery gift for a baby girl, as well as <a href="http://web.me.com/caseyoconnell2/Site/Paintings/Pages/2010_2009.html#18">All In</a>, both from Casey's current collection. I strongly urge you to browse through <a href="http://web.me.com/caseyoconnell2/Site/Casey.html">her website</a> - I am sure you will enjoy and appreciate her wonderful talent as much as I did. Thank you <a href="http://web.me.com/caseyoconnell2/Site/Casey.html">Casey</a> for introducing me to what you call your "autobiographical dialogues" - keep up the great work! x x xgigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-61872819093596423492010-07-15T22:52:00.000-07:002010-07-15T23:03:55.497-07:00Funky Little Feet - A Week in Beautiful Shoes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLtMKcL9v2BvAWGaKiH9PA4mgBkli85-XKYXZtaMsEbrCIQT0G1m7IBlXVcjxdSkqjTT0Tpt_GvYd-y-LIB-y80X8p8un7NvcdZtGtHYpVI-SURyF1IswaTduEjw3lxs0gTqHmapHez90/s1600/Funky+Feet+-+July+2010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLtMKcL9v2BvAWGaKiH9PA4mgBkli85-XKYXZtaMsEbrCIQT0G1m7IBlXVcjxdSkqjTT0Tpt_GvYd-y-LIB-y80X8p8un7NvcdZtGtHYpVI-SURyF1IswaTduEjw3lxs0gTqHmapHez90/s400/Funky+Feet+-+July+2010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494378157708319826" border="0" /></a>While surfing around the web looking for more gorgeous items for <a href="http://www.gigiandlulu.blogspot.com/">Gigi & Lulu</a> (more specifically, a little present for each of them from their new baby brother or sister), I have encountered some of the most beautiful little summer shoes for little princesses. It is winter here in the southern hemisphere so we are rarely out of our ugg boots or sneakers but if I close my eyes and imagine we are on the beach in Hawaii or on the sand in Santorini, here are three little pairs of sandals that would go with <a href="http://www.gigiandlulu.blogspot.com/">Gigi & Lulu</a>'s summer sarongs:<br /><ol><li><a href="http://www.pediped.com/Product/ProductInfo.aspx?id=352">pediped Phoebe Gold Flex</a> - or ANYTHING pediped - stunning shoes for little princesses (click on the link in my sidebar to check out their whole catalogue)</li><li><a href="http://www.seekairun.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=ASHLEYMAIJA">see kai run Ashley Maija </a>style</li><li><a href="http://www.striderite.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=1620&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=1620&pageSuffix=Recently%20Viewed%20Item">Stride Rite NMS Daffodil in Ballerina Pink</a></li></ol>Enjoy x x xgigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-73889966542887780522010-07-14T06:39:00.000-07:002010-07-14T06:48:32.521-07:00The Final Countdown..... 10 Days to go....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTz9oEIBxhm595xQewXTUH20IqX0Q5Le5V9c0_EV6fZD9gsmAjrst3ToPXqTIiMEPVkPHGjwMHrxfhJ3wcsSZgs9TvemHnLZBrqDn0gm53qqmiV2dco32gLfGQ6m4eAHgOrXxTPnsqx2eH/s1600/baby-cartoon-clipart.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 388px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTz9oEIBxhm595xQewXTUH20IqX0Q5Le5V9c0_EV6fZD9gsmAjrst3ToPXqTIiMEPVkPHGjwMHrxfhJ3wcsSZgs9TvemHnLZBrqDn0gm53qqmiV2dco32gLfGQ6m4eAHgOrXxTPnsqx2eH/s400/baby-cartoon-clipart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493757006333527186" border="0" /></a>It is now officially 10 days to my due date....feeling good, tired but good..<br />It remains to be seen if I will be continuing to expand my "all things sugar & spice" blog or whether I may need to start a new one for "frogs & snails & puppy dogs tails"...<br />Why not click on the link in my sidebar, become a Gigi + Lulu Spice Fan and follow me so you will be the first to know...<br />Watch this space x x xgigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-11951816814220907692010-07-03T04:59:00.000-07:002010-07-03T05:03:00.236-07:00Bonpoint Summer Sale !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcm2zl6yLv77AzFAxfU8ZvI5SfZroQp0NPXPDgwbt2znicMI9d-0QkCRoNnpF4ccfqsH1Tauw1PkKgqTXxEAQ9O5vGwQ2Qhyphenhyphenb6OGjw1ezL6gdz3mT6e-fyZcpV9yLSDiYktUlyZNRe8xxT/s1600/bONPOINT+sALE.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 367px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcm2zl6yLv77AzFAxfU8ZvI5SfZroQp0NPXPDgwbt2znicMI9d-0QkCRoNnpF4ccfqsH1Tauw1PkKgqTXxEAQ9O5vGwQ2Qhyphenhyphenb6OGjw1ezL6gdz3mT6e-fyZcpV9yLSDiYktUlyZNRe8xxT/s400/bONPOINT+sALE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489648560047265330" border="0" /></a>It's summer sale time at <a href="http://www.bonpoint-boutique.com/en/">Bonpoint</a>! To see all the great discounts at the beautiful French children's couture house's online fashion boutique click<a href="http://www.bonpoint-boutique.com/newsletters/2010/SOLDE22/BONPOINT-EN-SOLDES.html?utm_source=newsletter_30062010&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_30062010&utm_content=newsletter_30062010_en"> here </a>: )gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-27461357633324675322010-07-02T06:43:00.000-07:002010-07-02T07:16:17.274-07:00HOT OFF THE PRESS!: The Last Airbender by Stride Rite Collection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlm8q1A6VxatS2yX9DxNSe2KD8lJPRR_oQY7WA9s-S4cKyuFkjHjACtKWGj4GYXJo517TZMecdoHDKzE0WyDRmn5sblweb4j_hCP8lYpL0BVL5OoSPoFsH4kVxJvSTybRqTCwF1ShtfXm/s1600/stride+rite+airbender.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlm8q1A6VxatS2yX9DxNSe2KD8lJPRR_oQY7WA9s-S4cKyuFkjHjACtKWGj4GYXJo517TZMecdoHDKzE0WyDRmn5sblweb4j_hCP8lYpL0BVL5OoSPoFsH4kVxJvSTybRqTCwF1ShtfXm/s400/stride+rite+airbender.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489307540487653298" border="0" /></a>Along with other celebrity mums like <a href="http://gigiandlulu.blogspot.com/2009/04/stella-mcdermott-puts-her-best-baby.html">Tori Spelling</a>, <a href="http://gigiandlulu.blogspot.com/2010/06/funky-little-feet-naleigh-kelley.html">Katherine Heigl</a>, <a href="http://gigiandlulu.blogspot.com/2009/01/mini-me-ali-g-in-stride-rite-nms-kit.html">Isla Fisher</a> & <a href="http://gigiandlulu.blogspot.com/2009/02/not-only-does-valentina-paloma-have.html">Salma Hayek,</a> I am a big fan of <a href="http://www.striderite.com/jump.jsp?itemType=GATEWAY&itemID=441">Stride Rite</a> shoes for little girls. Stride Rite have just launched a new collection - <a href="http://www.striderite.com/jump.jsp?itemID=0&itemType=HOME_PAGE">The Last Airbender</a> - which was inspired by the movie of the same name, out today, written and directed by <a href="http://www.thelastairbendermovie.com/main.html">M Night Shyamalan</a>, and based on the hugely successful Nickelodeon animated television series. Featuring three <a href="http://www.striderite.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2650&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=katara+shoe">sneakers</a> and a really cute <a href="http://www.striderite.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2645&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=katara+boot">mocassin boot,</a> they are based on the three main characters in the movie - Aang & Zuko (boys collection) & Katara (girls sneaker & boot), and the related elements of "earth, wind, fire & air". Some even glow in the dark, which is always a sure fire hit in my house! For more details, go to <a href="http://www.striderite.com/jump.jsp?itemID=0&itemType=HOME_PAGE">Stride Rite's website</a> and thanks to Danielle at <a href="http://www.duffyshanley.com/">Duffy & Shanley</a> for the details : )gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-71947085621177130792010-07-01T06:25:00.001-07:002010-07-01T06:36:52.256-07:00Santa, did you send your RSVP?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQ6FIn91bHzgJk7SHmw3DpJy46IGuT9Z2IMAp_iWcNRR03lv3GKz87V7UWgxZ1s6s4ZzrTN_XioruWrqpOiNN4KjHWFVffAOnt_2Zkmixa7-0AEiJCC8X0Y-kP-FRizwmxFDIoT_rPc6U/s1600/Toy+Sale.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQ6FIn91bHzgJk7SHmw3DpJy46IGuT9Z2IMAp_iWcNRR03lv3GKz87V7UWgxZ1s6s4ZzrTN_XioruWrqpOiNN4KjHWFVffAOnt_2Zkmixa7-0AEiJCC8X0Y-kP-FRizwmxFDIoT_rPc6U/s400/Toy+Sale.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488928435739150498" border="0" /></a>It's that time of year again - all the big department stores here in Sydney (and I think, Australia wide) are having their big toy sales. I was brave enough today to venture into <a href="http://www.bigw.com.au/bigw/contentmanagement/offer_landing.jsp?offer=ToySaleofferlanding&gclid=CMfZ_aa1yqICFYYtpAodGlU8wg">Big W</a>, at 37 wks pregnant with a 5 and 3 year old in tow, to have a look at what they had and I was impressed. Gigi started school this year and is quite the little party girl. We have lots of parties coming up so I had lots of presents to buy and despite the hussle and bussle, long queues, screaming kids (ironically, not mine this time, surprise, surprise) and Gen Y shop assistants who would grunt at any question, I actually managed to get my shopping done without too much trouble. Hmm, my blood pressure was slightly up at my routine visit this afternoon so maybe I was a little more stressed than I am letting on...<br />But seriously, if you are in Sydney, <a href="http://www.bigw.com.au/bigw/contentmanagement/offer_landing.jsp?offer=ToySaleofferlanding&gclid=CMfZ_aa1yqICFYYtpAodGlU8wg">Big W</a> & <a href="http://www.kmart.com.au/Catalogue/Catalogue.aspx?CatalogueID=282&s_kwcid=TC%7C10047%7Ck%20mart%20price%7C%7CS%7C%7C6022615516">KMart</a> started their toy sales today, <a href="http://catalogues.myer.com.au/portal/dynamiccatalogue?CatalogueID=12772753504928&pageview=two&gotopage=1">Myer</a> started last week and finish up on the 25th July and <a href="http://www.target.com.au/toysale/default.htm">Target</a> is getting ready for its big sale starting July 22. I better place a call to Santa - in this time of global economic crisis, he will be looking for a bargain wherever he can get it. Wonder if <a href="http://catalogues.bigw.com.au/portal/dynamiccatalogue?CatalogueID=12774240721569&pageview=two&gotopage=1">Big W online</a> delivers to the North Pole? : )gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307631846370632279.post-28482653210471918792010-06-23T03:38:00.001-07:002010-06-23T03:50:56.813-07:00Billy Cart Markets - this weekend in Sydney's Northern Beaches<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdbgK-Vup1W2f22P-7gaAP_rehumLrVjf_HtSk4gNgczNFaZXfIfNvQrDYstgRomf3ZC-EmWMdCyoe-d38lVnCtQOXntzbkneytWRTWIjPcwaiBRdQKz5f6tVk58wxoHvww1nee3FUxDP/s1600/Billy+Cart+Markets.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdbgK-Vup1W2f22P-7gaAP_rehumLrVjf_HtSk4gNgczNFaZXfIfNvQrDYstgRomf3ZC-EmWMdCyoe-d38lVnCtQOXntzbkneytWRTWIjPcwaiBRdQKz5f6tVk58wxoHvww1nee3FUxDP/s400/Billy+Cart+Markets.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485916854762915922" border="0" /></a>For those of you that live in Sydney, I have come across a gorgeous market - specialising in handmade children's goods - that is on this weekend. This Sunday, 26th June from 9am - 3pm, why not checkout <a href="http://www.billycartmarkets.com.au/market.html">Billy Cart Markets,</a> situated in the Lakes Parish Hall, 21 Lagoon Street, Narrabeen. The <a href="http://www.billycartmarkets.com.au/handmade.html">handmade retailers</a> that will be on hand have some beautiful wears and you can even go to their <a href="http://billycartmarkets.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to get a more detailed look at what's on offer. The lovely part about this market, which caught my attention, was that the $2 entry fee goes to the <a href="http://www.starlight.org.au/Pages/default.aspx">Starlight Children's Foundation Australia</a>. I have a pretty busy day but am hoping to go down and check it out for myself!gigi+luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03772851444844446437noreply@blogger.com1