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Chic Clothing and Accessories at Pebbles – Pune Children’s Clothing Store

Posted by on December 17, 2009 at 4:42 pm in Kids And Teens
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This kids’ store in Pune was started by Ketan Shah on October 21st, 2007. Earlier they had Imperial men’s wear showroom here but due to the invasion of malls they decided to start a kid’s store.

What you see – The adorable board of Pebbles with tagline – Budding fashions – and the cute display of stylish clothes beckon mothers and kids inside. As you enter you see a striking poster of kids right behind the counter.

What you get – The store caters to clothing needs of kids from 0-14 years of age. They have casuals, formals and party wear in western and traditional variety. The ground level stocks girls’ clothing while the first level is for the boys. Zapp, Weekender, Peppermint, Chase, Vitamins, Tiny Baby Doll and Infancy are some of the brands available here. The clothes are neatly segregated as per types – jeans, skirts, dresses, party wear, salwar kameez and ghaghra choli. The posters of the clothes displayed make decision making easier.

They have an excellent collection of trendy wear. We loved a denim halter (Rs. 475) with a belt and silver strings which could be teamed with a white skirt or a pair of jeans. In party wear they have a glamorous peach sequined dress for Rs. 765 from Leh Berry. In Indian wear most of the dresses are of the designer variety. These are available in a variety of materials like crushed cotton, crepe and tussar. We found a designer piece in black crushed cotton teamed with leggings and a crushed stole stitched in Anarkali style really hip. For weddings they have silk churidar kurta and ghaghra cholis with unique color combinations and intricate embroidery.

In traditional wear the boys have great choices too. A raw silk kurta with a blend of tussar silk and dhoti along with a stole are available in pink, blue and more. Cotton churidar kurtas in variety of colors like white, beige, orange, blue, black and cream are priced at Rs. 520 and are perfect for the hot summers. In casuals we realized that color pink is the new blue for boys as it was dominant here.

This Children’s Clothing store also has a wide variety of jeans, cargos and trousers to be teamed with smart T-shirts. They have casual sets and party wear sets too. In casuals we liked a yellow T-shirt teamed with green cargos from Chase and in party wear their designer embroidered shirts in colors like pink and white in corduroy are good picks. The jeans for boys and girls are available for Rs. 700 and more. In formals, we spotted a chic imported two-piece suit in white with sequins on the jacket and satin shirt teamed with trousers. We also found suits of Superman and Batman here.

Accessories like caps and a limited collection of shoes are available too. For the rainy season they have raincoats and umbrellas with famous cartoon characters on them. They have a special collection of Winnie the Pooh slip-ons which are really cute.

For babies they have a special section with products from companies like Carter, Johnson & Johnson and Pigeon. It includes baby’s feeding accessories, cosmetics, accessories (socks, towels, mittens etc), bath products (soaps, shampoo, tub etc), utilities (teethers, combs, puffs etc) and clothing and inner wear. They also have blankets, quilts, pillows and shawls apart from soft toys, rattles, play gym etc.

Our verdict – The collection is amazingly fashionable and definitely not run-of-the-mill. The staff is very courteous and extremely well informed. Every customer seems to be given a glass of water on entering. Also the space is used well here. Pay and park facility is available on MG Road.

By: Trupti Shetty

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Children’s Clothes in Pune has been written by Trupti Shetty who writes for MetroMela



Personalized Clothing Labels For Kids

Posted by on November 12, 2009 at 8:03 pm in Kids And Teens
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If you have kids then you know that they can lose things – Things can be anything – their water bottles, uniforms, shoes, bags etc. All these can be quite expensive and it does not make financial sense to keep buying them over and over (especially considering the fact that kids are growing). This is where the personalized clothing labels come in very handy.

When you buy personalized labels make sure they are washing machine, dishwasher, water and iron safe. You can personalize them with your child’s name and if you can even add your phone number on the label. Some merchants even have the option of placing some pretty icons on the label.

Most kids’ possessions are similar – similar shoes, similar water bottles and so separating your child’s possessions from that of others is very essential – and personalized labels are the best way to do this.

Personalized Clothing Labels come in three different types – sew on, iron on and stick on. Sew on ones, as the name suggests, you have to sew them on to clothes. Iron on ones, you have to iron them on the clothes – just place them where you want to go and iron them on. Stick on ones are like stickers – just stick them on.

You need to order these labels well in advance of the time you need them by – usually at least 2 to 3 weeks – Remember that they have to be personalized and are not off the shelf products.

Here are some possessions of your child that you should label (one point though, try to find a merchant who sells different labels for different possessions – you don’t want to use the same personalized clothing labels for clothes and shoes and so on and so forth):

Clothes
Shoes
Water Bottles
Socks
Pencil cases
Pencils
Textures
Scissors
Glue
Ruler
Bags

By: Sandy Naidu

About the Author:
Sandy Naidu is a work at home mother. Sandy’s website, DotComMothers, features interviews with women business owners. She recently interviewed Julie Cole Of Mabel’s Labels – Personalized Clothing Labels For Children. This business mom has converted her passion into a successful business. Read her story at Personalized Clothing Labels.



Children Clothing – Tips for Picking Out Children Clothing

Posted by on September 29, 2009 at 2:59 pm in Kids And Teens
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A person shopping for children clothing should keep in mind, that kids have their own personal tastes. These tastes are not the same as the child’s mother or father, no matter how much mom wishes her child would wear something she thinks is absolutely darling.

This also means that the child’s tastes won’t be the same as the shoppers, so beware picking out an item of clothing for a child simply because you personally like it. If you are going shopping to pickup children clothing as a gift for a child you may want to take that child with you. He or she will be able to participate in the shopping process to ensure that they get clothing they’ll like and that they’ll wear on a regular basis. Plus, you are still giving a great gift to your niece, nephew or god child.

If it’s not possible to take the child with you when you are about to go shopping for that important gift of clothing, a second option is taking the parents or asking the parents about the child’s tastes. They are after all the secret bearers of their kid’s innermost yearnings and fashion desires.

Getting Children’s Clothing Information from Parents
A simple phone call and a mention that you’ll be planning on picking up a new shirt and pair of pants for the little one will be sufficient to get the parents talking. Before you hang up the phone you should have the child’s size, favorite color, favorite movies, sports or characters and clothing styles written down.

Some kids have allergies to certain fabrics. Make sure to confirm with the parents what kind of fabric they prefer and if there are any allergies to worry about. Some parents simply prefer a fabric because it’s easier to clean, such as cotton.

The child may also have a need for specialty items, like dress wear. You’ll be able to find out from the parents if the child you are shopping for needs a new tie, or classy shoes for a special occasion.

You can also keep in mind a few basic things about shopping for children clothing when you go. Kids are notorious for growth spurts. If it looks like the kid you are shopping for is due for a growth spurt soon you may want to purchase a size larger in clothing. This gives them a little room for growing and you know that your gift will last longer.

Kids also tend to get dirty. Heavy duty clothing like jeans are a great idea for the rough and tumble types and they are easy to clean. Cotton is an easy fabric to get clean of stains. White clothing and underwear can be safely bleached by parents without worrying about colors leaching from the fabric.

Above all when shopping for children clothing keep in mind the styles that you’ve seen the child wearing. They’ll appreciate the thought you put into your purchase and there’s half a chance that they’ll actually wear the clothing you buy them.

By: Anton Kal

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Summer Clothing for Children

Posted by on September 13, 2009 at 4:06 am in Kids And Teens
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Whether you are planning on spending a day at the poolside, frolicking on the beach or simply running under the sprinkler, cool swimwear for hot lazy summer days is a must. Land’s End is a popular place to shop for swimwear and accessories. The other well-known sites are webclothes.com, swimsuitsforall.com guaranteed to give you the best bargains and wide varieties. Keep the heat at bay and look stylish and hip throughout the season. The tips listed below will help you to liven up your children’s wardrobe with latest in summer clothing and other accessories.

Summer clothes for girls
Lets begin with the most basic of summer requirements – Shorts and Cropped Pants – The rising temperatures seek out the rising hemlines to make a hot fashion statement. Bermudas, both short and long, and a variety of cropped pants; capris, gauchos and ankle length pants are in this summer. The Roxy Rio Grande at Nordstorm has great value offers.

What better way than to make a splash in the summer with Swimsuits, Water Side Shoes and Beach Cover-Ups. Whether it is a dunk in the pool or the sea, grab a colorful Roxy Tango two-piece swimsuit, beach cover-up, some flip-flops, sun hat and you are ready for a nice summer day.

From Mary Janes to flip flops, there are several hot summer shoes for girls this season. Land’s End Kid’s Solid Action Sandals, Crocs in delightful array of colors and Adidas sneakers are some of the popular fashion styles for today’s girls.

For summer clothing choose soft cotton tees and tanks. Whites and pastels are best for the hot, sweltering summer days and something a little more colorful for the evenings.

Summer clothes for boys
Shorts are a must have in every wardrobe and especially a boy’s summer collection.

Although, the tradition has always preferred solid colors in shorts, there is an increasing trend in patterned shorts, camouflage shorts as well as plaid cotton shorts. Boys prefer their shorts to be long and roomy and knee-length being the most popular.

Paired with shorts are button downs to look cool and stylish all summer long. Tees are the most popular and come in a variety of styles like raglan, ringer, yoke, and muscle and of course the plain tees. Graphic images and printed tees are ubiquitous and attaining a niche of its own.

The shoes to match the ensemble can be as exciting as the clothes themselves. Everything from high performance all-terrain sandals to elegant suede to leather Polo flip-flops are available online. The Stride Rite Terrapin at Zappos.com are the most preferred brand amongst the boys, both comfortable and ideal for running, jumping and playing.

Whether you are planning on spending a day at the poolside, frolicking on the beach or simply running under the sprinkler, cool swimwear for hot lazy summer days is a must. Land’s End is a popular place to shop for swimwear and accessories. The other well-known sites are webclothes.com, swimsuitsforall.com guaranteed to give you the best bargains and wide varieties.

By: William Brister

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William Brister – http://www.kidsclothes.tv – Branded Clothing for Children



Tween Scene – No More Kids Clothes?

Posted by on September 13, 2009 at 3:33 am in Kids And Teens
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Shopping for kids clothes is, if not fun, at least a relatively painless parental task. All a parent needs to know to buy clothes is the child’s age and favorite over-commercialized cartoon character. He then need only buy something with that age printed on the tag – 2T for a two-year old, 6X for a tall six-year old – bearing the appropriate Elmo or Dora the Explorer images. Not a flawless system, but one that has stood the transition from shopping moms to shopping, clueless dads like me. However, this system starts to unravel as your child approaches the tween years – generally recognized as the ages between nine and twelve. The tween years are similar to the toddler years in that your child feels the need to assert independence, test limits, and even push a few buttons. But there is the added confusion of raging hormones causing body changes, mood swings, and occasional fits of pique. At this age, clothing not only fits differently due to growth (and those darn hormones), but your young person begins to have a sense of his own style, or at least a sense of what his peers are wearing. No more Rugrats, Blue’s Clues, or Barbie clothing themes. No more kids clothes.

What will my kids want to wear?

Tweens begin feeling the need to express their independence from their parents by emulating their peers. It’s the prelude to full-blown teenager-hood, and as such, fashion plays a role. However, fashion and popular culture should never override parental wisdom, or common sense. Do we really need to see an eleven-year-old boy’s boxers billowing out of his low-slung pants like the braking chute on a drag racer? Should we really know what color underwear a ten year old girl is wearing as it climbs over the top of her jeans? Tweens will look to teens, and teen pop icons, for what’s “cool” to wear, and in so doing will see a proliferation of skin and undergarments. Leaving aside the issue of whether this attire is appropriate for anyone, these are definitely not kids clothes. Yet they may very possibly be the clothes your kids will want to wear.

No kids clothes? What should I buy?

Fear not, all is not lost! The aware parent can be fashion-forward and still lose the “babyish” kids clothes. Today’s tween/teen fashion seems to be centered on baggy and low slung, with an eye to 80’s Prep. Plain white tee shirts are popular for both boys and girls, as are polo shirts (yes, the collars are back up!). Loose fitting cargo pants, jeans, khakis and chinos are also worn by both girls and boys. Many of today’s jeans are low-rise, which means parents need to keep an eye out for peeping underwear and “plumber’s cleavage,” but the right fit can be found. As silk scarf belts are in for girls, obtaining this accessory for your daughter might help keep the jeans up at their proper height. Popular with boys is the silk (or silk-like) shirt over that white tee. Untucked, this also can help disguise pants that seem to be hanging at knee level.
One way young ladies can be “skin-fashionable” without being inappropriate is by wearing Capri pants coupled with the ped-like “no-see” socks that don’t rise above the tops of the sneaker. Showing a little ankle may have been risqué in Queen Victoria’s day, but in today’s Britney Spears boobs-and-bellies world, the ankle is an easy compromise. These socks are also worn by boys, so stock up.

What’s this going to cost me?

Let’s face it – fashion can be expensive. And if my tween is going to be growing out of her clothes in three months, outfitting her could become prohibitively expensive. Fortunately, part of the problem is solved by the fashion itself. White tees, ankle-height socks, and even polo shirts are relatively inexpensive, and can be purchased at Target or Wal-Mart. However, some of the retailers that are offering these trendy kids clothes are on the higher end of the pricing scale. Abercrombie, American Eagle, Old Navy, and Gap are on the frontlines of kids clothes fashion, and are more expensive. It’s best for the budget-conscious parent to pick a few pieces of “anchor” clothing from these places that can be accessorized or added to from discount stores.

Remember: You are the parent

As your child grows out of her kids clothes and into tween clothes, remember who is in charge. A tween is yet a child, and needs parental guidance and supervision. You decide what is or is not appropriate attire. And, unless your tween has a high-end, low-carb, no-sugar lemonade bar, you are probably the one paying for the clothes. You can allow your young person to grow and express herself within your parameters, and make the transition out of kids clothes a smooth one.

There are many resources for parents to communicate with and help each other through each stage of child development. One such is the Parents.com website, which has message boards and forums for each age group. Check the tweens board to see what other parents are thinking of doing regarding their tweens.

By: Albert Medinas

About the Author:
Albert Medinas has developed and maintains the website Kids Clothes and More!, which answers the most common questions parents have about Kids Clothes. Please visit us at http://www.kidsclothesandmore.com today.