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Picture Time with The Mrs Project
Our amazing brand rep, Mirlah (aka The Mrs Project) made our day recently with her glowing blog post on our AW19 collection, and the gorgeous pictures made us smile so much that we thought we'd share some on here...
COME TOGETHER: BOBUX X THE BONNIE MOB AW19 COLLABORATION
Magical things often happen when two creative forces come together. That’s why we are so excited to introduce our first collection of infant shoes, designed and made with the brilliant New Zealand-based footwear brand Bobux. Read our bite-sized interviews about the collab with Nicola Williamson, Lead Designer at Bobux and our founder Tracey Samuel.
Fashion Revolution Week - Who Made Your Clothes
This week marks the anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh and we remember the importance of transparency and reform within the global fashion industry. 1138 people lost their lives that day and we are right behind all efforts by this movement to raise awareness so people really do know who made their clothes. A love of fashion should improve and enrich lives, both of those who wear the clothes and those who produce them. If it doesn't, then there is something not quite right there.
A NURSERY TOUR WITH ALYSSA GARRISON OF RANDOM ACTS OF PASTEL
Alyssa Garrison is the founder of one of our favourite colourful Canadian blogs: Random Acts of Pastel. She is also new mama to adorable Summer Honey Rose. We’re excited to share with you a peek inside her beautiful pastel nursery featuring loads of gorgeous nursery decor ideas.
BUY ONCE, BUY WELL, PASS IT ON
We live in a world of fast fashion, where clothing is seen as so disposable that the industry has become the second biggest polluter of our planet after oil. As a brand we really love nothing more than to find out a much-loved Bonnie mob piece has been passed down to second, third, and sometimes fourth siblings!
THE BONNIE MOB CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
We asked some of our favourite mamas who dress their little ones in The bonnie mob, for their Christmas picks. Find out what they’ll be gifting this festive season below…
Know Your Knit: A Knitwear Masterclass with Tracey Samuel
Bonnie Mob founder and designer, Tracey Samuel, gives us a masterclass on how to spot a good quality piece of knitwear, shows us insights into how these technical garments are made and why they are so important. "I choose a yarn based on its quality. I ask the questions: will it knit well? Will it wash well, wear after wear? Will it last? Is it sustainable? We test the yarns based on these credentials, and if they pass, then we start selecting colours and making the magic happen!"
Mob Meets: Zoë de Pass, Dress Like a Mum
Known for her popular Instagram account @dresslikeamum and website DRESS LIKE A MUM, we chatted to Zoe de Pass about becoming a mother of three, where she gets her style inspiration from and how she plans to dress her kids for autumn/winter 2018…
What to wear to a festival? Camp Bestival costumes with Kate Peers of Mad About The Boys
Multi-award winning Camp Bestival is still regarded as one of the best family-friendly festivals. Set in the lush grounds of Lulworth Castle in Dorset, this year’s festivities will take place between Thursday 26th and Sunday 29th July where it will become a nautical wonderland as ‘Camp Bestival Sets Sail’. As costumes are an absolute must, we asked regular Bestival-goer, mum of three boys and founder of family and lifestyle blog Mad About The Boys, Kate Peers, for her top tips for what to wear.
MEET THE STOCKIST - AMY & JESS FROM DUCK DUCK GOOSE
Childhood best friends, Amy Roome and Jessica Oates have taken what they’ve learned during their careers as international fashion designers home to the UK to open up their own children’s store, Duck Duck Goose. We are thrilled to see our collection stocked in such a gorgeous store and wanted to introduce you to the stockists.
What to pack for a family weekend away with kids with Emma Paton of Finlay Fox
Emma Paton is founder of kids’ and mums’ fashion and lifestyle blog, Finlay Fox. Emma and her husband, Liam, recently took their two little ones, Finn (5 years) and Violet (2 years) on a British seaside holiday to Camber Sands in East Sussex. As the British weather can be unpredictable (to say the least!), we asked Emma what she was planning to take in her suitcase, and got her packing tips for weekends away with kids this summer…
How to throw an Easter party for kids with Coral Atkinson of Velveteen Babies
We caught up with Coral Atkinson, founder of magical children’s room décor brand Velveteen Babies, to find out more about how she’ll be celebrating Easter and get her tips for egg-tastic treats, the best bunny decorations and of course what to wear if you’re having a party.
