“We are thrilled to add the new sizes, it’s been a in the works for a while now”, says owner and designer Melissa Nash. “We have two tweens in our home and it was because of their persistence and creative style that we added the new sizes”. Both of the Nash daughters were involved in the new Hula Mula Spring 11 line which includes some vintage inspired pieces and comfy knits.

“The stand out piece for my girls is the tight fitting stretch “girlie greaser jeans”, these are comfortable and stylish, and I can’t get them off of them. Also, anything with cherries is always a fav with my girls.” says Nash. Both Knuckleheads and Hula Mula are known for their striped knits so you will see a lot of fun stripes in the spring collection.

Don’t just think the designs are for tweens only. Hula Mula has a great line for infants, toddlers and little girls too. The line uses the same patterns and fabrics across all sizes, but you will see additional styles just for the babies and little girls.

The Hula Mula line was introduced in 08 after Knuckleheads fans continued to request a girls line using some of the same vintage styles and with an urban edge. With the help of her three daughters, owner and designer Melissa Nash got to work and created the first season of HM in Fall 08.

As a new brand, Hula Mula strives to keep prices affordable without sacrificing quality and keeping the look consistent each season. Hula Mula is available for girls from newborn to tween.

Website: www.knuckleheadsclothing.com

* ARTISTS

In a universe noir, if all of your favorite directors, musicians, lovers and dreams came together to birth a wide eyed, raven haired child, that child would be Tomi Monstre. While most artists attempt to capture a moment in order to convey it to the audience, through her precise vision and vivid understanding of story telling, Tomi effortlessly captures an audience and brings them not only to a moment, but to a whole realm. She doesn’t just show you where the cliff is, she brings you to the edge. Tomi gives nods to fellow artists in order to visually voice her inner most themes, but at the same time she creates new worlds all together, thereby connecting fully with the modern audience. To marry the dark with the light is a hard undertaking but Tomi pulls it off. Her accomplishments speak for themselves.

They will debut Spring/Summer ’11 at ENK Children’s Club, Booth #2419 at Pier 94, August 1-3 in NYC.

A.Bird’s airy, flowy children’s clothing styles, including the Lacy Pant, Ayla Bloomer Linen, Toni Smock Top, and Kira Top, will be carrying over from Fall/Winter 2010 to Spring/Summer 2011.

“These were definitely our best sellers,” said Patricia Cammareri, co-designer of A.Bird. “The feminine, blousy and airy silhouettes really seemed to capture everyone’s attention most.”

In addition to offering these classic styles, A.Bird will be expanding their color palette, size range, and offering new wholesale price points. With an emphasis on less structure and more fluidity, A.Bird will be unveiling their complete Spring/Summer ’11 collection this fall.

Noted for their attention to detail and heirloom-quality construction, A.Bird’s Fall/Winter collection will be available at select boutiques nationwide in July, as well as www.abirdbaby.com.

On my daughter’s first birthday, I took her fingerprint impression and placed it on a sterling silver chain. Many clients at work, friends, neighbors, and passers-by at stores were fascinated by my unique fingerprint pendant. Slowly Little Ella Bug became more than just a pendant to remember, it grew into a fun and rewarding business. Little Ella Bug creates fingerprint pendants for babies, little ones, children, those who have passed (if copies of their fingerprints have been left behind), and everyone we love. We also create stylish initial pendants and impressions of nature pendants.

Initially, impressions are made from recycled fine silver clay. Our pendants are eco-friendly, durable and beautiful gifts to showcase. They are the perfect gift for mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Anyone who lives far away from loved ones and misses out on the moments in life that matter will treasure these precious one of a kind pendants.

Over ten years ago I began designing jewelry in my spare time from working as a Surgical Coordinator for an extremely busy medical group. Little Ella Bug is fairly new and has been successful this past year. I strive to expand my business while maintaining high quality and attention to detail as top priorities. I feel blessed and honored to capture once-in-a-lifetime impressions that will be cherished by loved ones for generations to come.

For further information, please visit my website: www.LittleEllaBug.com to view products and press reviews.

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Check out the new designs at retse designs (“B is for Butterfly”, “P is for Pumpkin” and “S is for Snowman”).
This cute alphabet t-shirt line is designed by Retse Saylor 6 year old daughter and recently her 4 year old son has started coloring them. They donate $1 from every sale to an art related kids charity. It has turned into a wonderful family project you can help support. You can view the designs at http://www.retsedesignsstore.com.