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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.
Father's Day with The McHusbands
Ahead of Father's Day, we asked two of our favourite dad vloggers, The McHusbands, to tell us why they think the other one makes a great dad. Erik and Adam live in Arizona and have been vlogging about their fatherhood journey since 2016. They have two adorable twin daughters called Addisen and Everest. Click above to watch and Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing daddies.
The Secrets Behind Our Softness
Little ones’ skin is incredibly delicate. One of our most important priorities when we design a new piece of clothing is getting the fabric just right – making sure the softness is spot-on. You really have to feel it to believe it! Here is the science behind it…
Meet the Stockist: Igloo Kids
Nestled on the pretty high street of St John’s Wood amongst lots of other great independent shops is one of our favourite stockists: Igloo Kids. The retailer also has a online store with worldwide delivery, but we love to visit the shop and see our designs displayed in the the window. Go inside and you’ll find lots of other great design-led brands for little ones, carefully curated from all over the globe. They stock everything from beautiful clothing and accessories, to toys, gifts and party supplies. We caught up with Igloo’s owner and mum-of-two, Nino, to find out more...
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.
Really Simple Easter Decorating with Cotton Clara
We asked Chloe Hardisty of Cotton Clara for her simple Easter decorating tips that involves the kids and doesn't break the bank.
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.
MY JOURNEY INTO MOTHERHOOD WITH ALISON PERRY
As part of our journeys into motherhood series (and just in time for Mother’s Day), we caught up with freelance editor and founder of Not Another Mummy Blog, Alison Perry. We talked to Alison about what pregnancy is like second time around, her IVF journey and what it’s like to be a mum of twins.
5 confidence-boosting tips for girls from Edwina Dunn, Founder of The Female Lead
Last year, our founder Tracey took her daughter Alice to The Sunday Times event ‘How to Raise a Female Leader’. We asked Edwina Dunn, Founder of The Female Lead, for her top 5 confidence-boosting tips for girls based on the women who shape our world today.
Baby's first Easter! No Chocolate needed!
With Easter just around the corner, we thought we'd put together some baby gift ideas that make perfect alternatives to chocolate!
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…
