Babesta Beat AW 2014

GO RETRO

We love retro music, retro fashion and of course, retro furniture. Bloom Baby takes this retro concept into the nursery with a new shapely sleep set—the Retro crib and changer. It’s a modern take on a throwback design. The Retro collection melds seamlessly with a 20th century modern chair, shag rug and graphic art. Bloom Baby has long been known for their high style modern furniture, and this is a stunning addition to their portfolio, earmarked by its high function and high design. Bonus : Babesta customers in New York City get free shipping and free white glove when purchasing the Retro crib and changer.

Clockwise from left : Retro changing table , 12298, $1,200; Retro crib , 18297, $1,200; Retro toddler conversion kit , 18299, $150

GEEK CHIC

We discovered a nifty new app that’s set to revolutionize kids shopping! We all know that there is no standard sizing in kids’ wear, and when the newest must-have fashion collection comes in for back-to-school, you don’t want to accidentally buy the wrong size. The AlvaKids mobile app, available on ioS and Android, finds the right size for your kids in each brand you love. It’s simple to use, you just make a quick profile for your child with a few details (age, height, weight, body proportion) and then when shopping online or in-store, grab your phone, choose the child you want to buy for, pick the brand, and let the magic happen. AlvaKids will tell you the perfect size to buy (note you can share with friends & family, otherwise, only you can see your kids’ info). What a relief it is to leave fit up to Alva (named after the original smartypants Thomas Alva Edison) so you can focus on the fashion. Now that’s geek chic!

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