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ROCK &SOUL FALL FASHION SINGS! DIGGIN’ THEDENIM DIESEL STROLLER DROPS INFANT INFLUENCERS OF INSTAGRAM

CHATTING WITH BOBOCHOSES

DECOR DARLING SPIFFYMIFFY

HANDMADE CHARLOTTE DISHESDIY

BONUSFUN! THIS SEASON’S PAPERDOLLZ

’ rockin to The Babe sta Beat!

W e ’ ve got so much to share in this issue of Babesta Beat! We’re introducing a bunch of new labels to the store, including Barcelona-based Nobodinoz, Danish brand Molo and super cool light-up sneaker label My Pop Shoes! Photographer Amanda Pratt and stylist Michel Onofrio brought them all to life in our fashion stories, Rock & Soul and Fly, and illustrator Talia Handler created whimsical and fun fashion paper dolls featuring the fall collections at Babesta, that you can really pop out and play with! On the gear front, we are psyched about the latest collaboration between Bugaboo & Diesel—the denim ride that will be released in November is right on point with hardware, chunky zippers and pockets. We also have some very special exclusives at Babesta this season. We’re thrilled to release our latest collaboration with our fave rocker tee gurus of Rowdy Sprout! Riffing off the omnipresent grades in restaurant windows city-wide, we present our own “Grade Pending” tee, a must-have for the back-to-school season! Our seal is a bit more stylish we think (sorry New York!), with headphone-donning eagles, flanked by skateboards and kicks. We’re also releasing a special exclusive city-centric collection with Aden + Anais, featuring poppy yellow taxis and yummy street vendor snacks. So much to look forward to, and as always we’ll keep you posted through the season on our Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, weekly newsletters as well as our soon-to-be-launching, freshly designed, even-better website! JENN, AZ & THE BABESTA TEAM

Babesta x Rowdy Sprout exclusive Grade Pending tee, 22812, $37.

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The fine print : Because items come in at different times, some items will be offered as “preorder” if they haven’t hit the store for the season yet. We will let you know the ETA right away. Also, we strive to ensure the accuracy of all information in the catalog. However, we cannot be responsible for misprints and errors. Prices are subject to change.

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volume 5 F/W 2015

SHOUTOUTS

Jennifer Cattaui

Creative Director Editorial Director Production Director Art Director Graphic Designer

Aslan Cattaui Chandra Sweet

Pia Finnigan Amanda Pratt Michel Onofrio Talia Handler Hannah LaPlace

Articles Editor

Fashion Photographer

Fashion Stylist Illustration Photo Editor Photo Assistant

Darren Saad

Special thanks to: Stephanie Kale, Sara Rose, Ashley Bryce, Emma Lara, Aisha Ali, Griffin LaFleur

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Superior Interiors, p.26

Latest & Greatest , p.6

WHAT’S INSIDE

Spiffy Miffy, p. 54

Latest & Greatest, p.6

Infant Influencers of Instagram, p.56

Around Town Awesome stuff to do in the big city!

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Spiffy Miffy Hop on to the bunny brigade!

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Latest & Greatest What’s new in kiddie land?

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Infant Influencers of Instagram Bad Boi Vivi rocks the cradle.

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“It” List Fall fashion that’ll make you flip.

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Fashion 30

Rock&Soul Music influences fashion in the most retro-modern way.

Chatting with Bobo Choses Barcelona based Bobo Choses takes us on an unknown mountain journey. Craft-lete Handmade Charlotte’s dominating DIY. Gear Guide The best strollers & gear for urbanites. Superior Interiors Nursery and youth furniture that wows.

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Fly Fashion takes flight with a host of floral brocades, tweeds and knits this fall. Paper Dollz Fall fashion is playful and fun. Dress up

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3. DON’T MISS | New York Comic Con Get ready for a selfie and explore all corners of comics at New York Comic Con (NYCC). Meet your favorite characters, dress up and release your inner geek (everyone’s doing it) for an event celebrating pop culture’s best anime, comic, gaming and superhero characters. Sunday, October 11 is the first NYCC’s Kids Day, where children ages 6-12 can enter for $5. If you did not get your fill of “DMC” at Sneaker Culture he will be appearing all 4 days at NYCC along with Castle’s Nathan Fillion. Selfie stick not allowed! October 8-11, 2015, Javits Center. 4. CULTURE FIX | Whitney Museum Archibald Motley Exhibit Embrace the sky-lit 8th floor gallery while relishing in the paintings of Archibald Motley. The Jazz-Age Modernist is the subject of one of the selected inaugural exhibits appearing at the newly opened Whitney Museum. A crucial figure in the Harlem Renaissance, Motley uses a mix of expressionism and social realism to depict modern life in the 1920’s. October 2, 2015– January 17, 2016, The Whitney Museum.

AroundTown Fall fun is all around you! Get cultured, camp out in a 1968 Coast Guard chopper, dress up and geek out over your fave super hero!

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5. OUTTA DODGE | WinvianFarm, LitchfieldHills, CT Looking for an autumn getaway full of foliage? Let us recommend Winvian Farm, just a few miles north in beautiful Litchfield Hills, Connecticut. The 113 acre property features 18 individually designed resort cottages, some with quirky themes. Kids’ choice: the helicopter cottage, a hanger with a fully restored 1968 Sikorsky Coast Guard rescue chopper parked inside. If that’s not your speed, choose the treehouse, 35-feet in the air, or a golf cottage where you and the kids can putt your way around the room. Both elegant and family friendly, the offerings are plentiful: Fill the day with a s’mores roast, horseback riding and hiking, to a relaxing spa followed by a 5 star farm-to-table dining experience. Winvian Farms, Litchfield Hills, CT.

1. POP OVER | Brooklyn Museum Rise of Sneaker Culture Exhibit Lace up your kicks and head on over to the Brooklyn Museum, for the latest exhibit, The Rise of Sneaker Culture , a study of the flyest footwear and its role in urban social status. Discover when sneakers were first worn and why Air Jordans mark a pivotal shift in the world of the sporty shoe. Divided into 6 sections, this display gives insight into how sneakers became downtown cool personified, nodding to hometown Knicks superstar Walt “Clyde” Fraiser, hip-hop legend Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and haute brands Jimmy Choo and Lanvin; all of whom have a foot in the world of sneaker culture collabs! Through October 4th 2015, Brooklyn Museum.

2. CHECK OUT | Hanna Liden’s Everything New York’s favorite doughy treat gets art star status as the subject of a public art installation, presented by Kiehl’s and Art Production Fund, thanks to Swedish artist, Hanna Liden. Everything , a collection of large sculptural bagels, will be on display at Hudson River Park through the fall. The city icon has been a staple in Liden’s life since she first came across the breakfast bread while living in the Chelsea Hotel, almost twenty years ago. According to Liden, “the bagel—a circle with no beginning and no end—is evocative of the eternal cycle of city life.” Adding her own punk spin, she spray paints the bagel with black, signifying the city’s grime. Through October 20th 2015, Hudson River Park @ Christopher Street & 6th Ave @ 9th St.

1. Pierre Hardy. Poworama, 2011. Collection of the Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto; Gift of Pierre Hardy. (Photo: Ron Wood. Courtesy American Federation of Arts/Bata Shoe Museum). 2. Hanna Liden’s Everything installation, photo by Nicholas Knight, courtesy of Art Production Fund. 3. New York Comic-Con 2014 4. Archibald J. Motley Jr., Gettin’ Religion , 1948. Oil on canvas, 40 × 48.375 inches (101.6 × 122.9 cm). Collection of Mara Motley, MD, and Valerie Gerrard Browne. Image courtesy of the Chicago History Museum, Chicago, Illinois. © Valerie Gerrard Browne. 5. Treehouse cottage at Winvian Farms.

Latest & Greatest

DENIM DAYS

D iesel & B ugaboo have done it again! The denim-ic duo launches the latest special edition stroller, and it has the best “jeans” we’ve seen. Diesel gives nod to its roots in denim with this fashion-forward ride. With chunky zippers and hardware, a pocket in the back, this tricked out Buffalo stroller is a perfect 10. It features Pollock-esque paint splatter, a blue anodized chassis, a black faux-leather handlebar and a copper central joint cap. If you’re not in the market for new wheels but are digging the denim, no worries: There’s also a Bugaboo Donkey tailored fabric set and a matching denim nursery bag available. The Denim Diesel stroller will be in-store as of November 2015.

Bugaboo by Diesel denim Buffalo complete stroller, 23882, $1489; Bugaboo by Diesel Donkey tailored fabric set, 23883, $185; Bugaboo by Diesel bag, 23884, $160

#RUNFREE

S ometimes the best things in life are free! Babesta and Bugaboo present the Bugaboo Runner loaner program at Babesta’s newest Brookfield Place location. As we’re located in beautiful Battery Park City, right on the Hudson running trail, we couldn’t resist the urge to give our clients the opportunity to borrow Bugaboo’s amazing runner strollers for the day and #runfree! Reserve in advance (2 strollers going out daily) and see what you think of the ultimate stroller running experience! Email r unner@babesta.com to reserve.

Bugaboo runner complete seat, 22349, $390; Bugaboo runner/stand adapter, 21456, $25; Bugaboo runner jogging extension, 21457, $400

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URBAN BABY B abesta collaborates with the swaddle geniuses at Aden + Anais and launches this new exclusive collection of baby wraps, sleep sacks, blankets, crib sheets, burp cloths and bibs featuring poppy yellow taxis and street cart snacks. The gender neutral muslin goodies are perfect for a new city baby celebrating his unique urban adventure. Crib sheets in Pretzel/Hotdog 23871, $30, or Taxi, 23870, $30; Burpy bibs two-pack, 23872, $22; Dream blanket (reversible, one pattern on each side), 23873, $50. Not shown, sleeping bag in both patterns, S/M/L, 23879, $32

and nibble bibs, 23874, $20. babesta.com/uniquelybabesta

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C arrying goes full circle with Ergo’s uber-popular Four Position 360 carrier. This September the carrier is released in Pure Black, sure to be a hit in the city where the fashion elite count black as the primary color. Wear it on the front with baby facing in or out (after 6 months only) or on the hip or back. It’s the ultimate in style and sensibility, (like if a Birkenstock and Manolo married) as it carries weight ergonomically and the new noir is the new black, literally. Ergo Four Position 360 carrier, 23869, $160. Also offered in black/ camel, grey, dusty blue and green.

YOU TURN ME RIGHT ROUND BABY

Ergo 360, debuts in Pure Black

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BORN TO BJORN

S oho , meet sofo ! Now you’ll have two chic carry-alls for days out and about in the city, thanks to our friends at Baby Bjorn. Picture this: you’ve got baby perched comfortably in the One Carrier (the go-to for city slickers who want the flexibility of front carrying inward- and outward-facing as well as an easy back-carry configuration for bigger kids), and your necessities are housed stylishly in the new SoFo bag slung over your shoulder. The SoFo, the newest offering from Baby Bjorn, is named for the fashionable nabe Sodermalm in Stockholm, known for its cool restaurants, coffee shops, vintage and design boutiques (it’s where you’ll see oodles of stylish moms & dads on parental leave). The SoFo diaper bag is not only a style leader but is a master of easy organization: it features a magnetic close, a machine washable changing pad and loads of pockets and compartments, perfect for everyone’s essentials. Its gender neutral styling makes it easy and chic for mom, dad, grandparent or caregiver. Carry on! babesta.com/baby-bjorn

Baby Bjorn Sofo diaper bag , 23881, $98; One carrier 15345, $190

L ike the winter snow, the Monte Dorma bed is magical in white. The Dorma is one of our favorite beds for toddlers making the transition, as it can be customized not only in the color of your choice, but also in various fabrics, including snow white bonded leather. There are no sharp edges on the head and foot boards and you can include a pull out trundle bed or a removable toddler rail to add functionality and safety, both sold separately. The bed is made in Canada, using the finest materials and can do the distance into adulthood thanks to its sophisticated styling. www.babesta.com/monte-design WINTER WHITES

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C uteness overload alert with the latest plush dolls by UK-based Noodoll. The collection of quirky and kawaii characters were created by designer and author YiYing Wang, as part of herMA in communications fromCentral St. Martins, a premier design school in England. The cast of characters started with rice and noodles and has expanded to fruits, veggies, sweets and weather patterns, all with a signature mischievous irresistibility. The designs find their way onto art, toys, gadget covers and stationary. babesta.com/noodoll NOODOLL Monte Dorma bed in white bonded leather , 7241, $1195; Dorma trundle bed, 12712, $495, Dorma trundle mattress , 10226, $239

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Rainbow Connection ROYGBIV is the new black!

From left : Esk reversible vest , 22548, $110; Rainbow knit sweater , 22532, $80; Jimmy boots blue/yellow , 23454, $60.

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Fall’s Sweet Sixteen: Festive with fauna, faces and fierce prints!

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Panda-monium What’s black, white & super cute?

From left : Panda bowtie dress , 22556, $86; Panda loose sweatshirt , 22819, $64; Panda snowsuit , 23264, $289.

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Round about Spotted: Spots!

From left : Big dots knit romper , 22686, $79; Small dots tights , 22736, $22; Circle snaptee, 23168, $42; Circle sweatshirt heather grey , 22990, $56; Circle baggy pants , 23072, $56; ( below ) Circle tutu dress, 23123, $66.

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Bronze, silver & gold are footwear faves. Precious Metals

From left : Brooklee silver boot , 19093, $75; Jasper metallic boots , 23395, $80.

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I spy eyes & lots of them!

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From left : Wink eye sweatshirt , 23293, $70; Smiles sweatshirt , 22759, $56.

Day Dreamers Sweet soporific styles.

From top : Bird print dress, 4596, $100; Swan sleeve sweatshirt , 22554, $78.

7 For the Birds Tweet about it!

From top : Sleeping animals tee , 22891, $48; Kiny metallic prabit , 23031, $54.

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8 Great Escape Fresh air finds!

From top : Phone home tee , 23623, $40; Clouds knit cardigan , 23205, $129; Esk reversible vest , 22548, $110; Mini ski dazzle leggings , 22265, $20.

From top : Texas baby denim jeans , 23381, $64; Newark worn jeans , 23365, $84; Arlen washed jeans , 22897, $74.

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Jean Therapy Denims dominate.

babesta it list Clockwise: Carin Gorm Fair Isle cardigan, 22538, $88; Hibernation beanie, 22704, $42; Colorblock faux fur coat , 22215, $196; Birch high socks, 22727, $16; Polar bear pants , 22667, $36; Choudou shearling booties, 23032, $56.

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Warm up in cool threads.

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From left : Kissypoo leggings , 22263, $20; Love heart romper , 23327, $84; Axel lips sneakers , 23416, $75.

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From top: Pineberry wine backpack, 22665, $78; Rock sand backpack , 22664, $78.

12 Pack N Play Needing nifty napsacks.

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Canine chic Dogs are always a loyal fave!

From top : Frenchies beanie , 22853, $24; Le Pup Frenchie Romper , 22873, $48; Frenchies skater dress , 22869, $48.

From top : James Brown raglan , 23525, $37; Blondie swing tee , 23564, $37; Jimi Hendrix tee, 23538, $37; Piano man hoodie , 22794, $79.

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Turn it up! Music’s always in fashion.

Clockwise : Luke bomber jacket , 23373, $139; Rock sand reversible jacket , 22641, $108; Pineberry reversible jacket , 22647, $108.

15 The Bomb Shape of the season: the bomber jacket.

16 Fierce! Tigers, panthers and lions are on the prowl.

From left : Leopard and birch leggings , 22938, $52; Bengal tiger sweatshirt , 23279, $76; Cat fur bubble jacket , 22837, $144.

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BOBO CHOSES CHATTING WITH

T o the mountains or the sea, to the grocery store or rocker chic LA: Each season Adriana Esperalba, creative director for Spanish label Bobo Choses, leads her 15 person team to a new destination where they explore and express the season’s adventure through a collection of hand illustrated children’s clothes and home goods. Bobo Choses loosely means “innocent things,” and represents the world from which Esperalba derives her inspiration. “We are drawn to everything that comes with the universe of the child: from the carpets in the room to a pretty bag for the mother,” says Esperalba. Each season’s adventure is bound as a children’s book, the original story giving context and greater meaning to the designs. This season we welcome an “Unknown Mountain Journey.” This magical mountain features a talking horse (“Mr. Smith”), flocks of pointillist birds, rubber stamp forests and more expressed on cotton rompers, tees, knit sweaters and flowy dresses. Esperalba began her creative career as a graphic designer in Barcelona. Interested in applying her designs to a new medium, her journey into fashion started in 2009. “We decided to try our luck with a small t-shirt collection at a Playtime trade fair in Paris. We had a very small budget—we slept at my brother’s house, and just crossed our fingers, hoping everything would go well.” The first Bobo Choses collection, dubbed “The Englishman and the sitting bull,” turned heads at the fair, and set the stage for their own business journey as a fashion design label. Bobo Choses is designed just steps from the sea in a converted toy factory in Mataro (not far from Barcelona) where Esperalba’s dreamy, magical world is always brewing, a delicious mix of nature, culture, imagination and fun. We get to know the former graphic designer Esperalba and what’s behind the magic of Bobo Choses. Each collection a story and creative journey, Adriana Esperalba shares the latest from the lighthearted Spanish darling with a serious following.

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Tell us a little about your background. From a young age I was good at sports. Between the ages of 13 and 18, I was given a scholarship to study and play volleyball while living in a house for athletes. When I was 14 I went on a holiday to Menorca, and my mother’s cousin explained to me what his work consisted of and from that moment I knew that I wanted to be a graphic designer. I studied graphic design at the Elisava school (UPF) in Barcelona and started work in the publicity world, even though I was always much more interested in editorial design and the corporate image. That’s why I decided to set up my own communications studio with a friend of mine. On a whim we left the paper business for clothes and that’s when Bobo Choses arose. I don’t self-identify as a fashion designer, because I feel there is so much left for me to learn. How has Bobo Choses evolved over the years? The spirit is the same, and the philosophy hasn’t changed. We were amateurs at the beginning, but now the team has grown and we have become much more professional. The design scene in kids’ is so hot right now in Barcelona—why do you think that is? Because we finally realized that children’s clothing is important too, but there are countries that are far ahead of us. You do spectacular campaigns every year—the kids are natural, the sets are playful and the clothes shine. Tell me how you do it—what’ the process? We like to think of a story for every collection. We start with memories from when we were young ourselves or with experiences from our own children, and we go on to construct a story line for every season. Some of the kids in the photos have never modeled before, we look for spontaneity and naturalness. We are at the center of the entire creative process, from the sets of the photo shoots, the catalogs to the promotional videos. Everything comes from Bobo. Do your children influence your fashion design decisions or get involved? I have two children; a 7 year old boy, Teo, and a 3 year old girl, Momo. We try out the first prototypes of the collections on them to see their reactions. Generally speaking, boys like to be comfortable, although my son is a little bit more rock star and he likes to try everything. Girls are more coquette , and they like to have more options and something special to wear when they have to get dressed. They help me a lot!

What’s your personal fashion style? Casual—jeans, striped t-shirts and sneakers.

What’s your favorite thing to do on the weekends? Doing some crafts with my children, cooking, going for a run while the sun comes up on the horizon, having a picnic in the mountains. Who would you most want to meet that you have not met? Why? I’m not very star-struck, but I would have liked to have been in the studio of Ettore Sottsass, Sonia Delaunay or Charles and Ray Eames.

What’s your favorite thing about fall fashion? Knitted jumpers.

the uNKNOWN MOUNTAIN JOURNEy PLAYLIST

New Slang – The Shins Not so Once – The Mighty Fools Judy and the Dream of Horses - Belle & Sebastian

Something Good – Paul Haig The Fox in the Snow – Belle & Sebastian Learning to Fly – Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

Holocene - Bon Iver Calgary – Bon Iver Mountain Sound – Of Monsters & Men Always the Sun – The Stranglers The Sun On His Back – Camera Obscura

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was crafting with the intensity of a professional athlete,” says Rachel Faucett, publisher, maker and cofounder of DIY blog Handmade Charlotte. Faucett’s rise began with a fortune cookie bloomer she sold on Etsy—she says she applied the laser focus and drive she learned in competitive sports (she was a professional tennis player) to crafting. Soon after, the 42-year old started a site for families looking for the coolest rainy day projects, delicious recipes and creative inspiration. “Focus on a niche and dive deep,” advises Faucett to other makers and entrepreneurs. She says her success came after she honed in on kids’ craft projects. Early on, she caught the eye of Anthropologie, who placed a bulk order of the diaper covers she was making on Etsy. She scrambled with the help of family, friends and a commercial vintage Singer sewing machine, to fulfill the order. Although it was a great boost, it was also a turning point. She says in lieu of manufacturing the finished goods, an enormous undertaking that requires production infrastructure, she decided to produce ideas, which came fast and furious to her. She then gave them away for free via her blog and social networks like Pinterest. This is when she really hit her stride. An early adaptor to social media, Faucett was named one of the 20 most influential pinners on Pinterest by Business Insider. Some of her DIY pins have been shared over a thousand times. Thanks to her success creating compelling and crafty content, she now consults for and contributes to brands like Martha Stewart and Disney Interactive and licenses her Handmade Charlotte brand name to Joann’s, Michael’s and other crafting stores. A dream come true for the creative force, Faucett has made a career of what she loves. She says work and home life are nearly inseparable. Living on a 500-acre horse farm with her husband and five children, ranging from 5 to 15 years old, she spends her work days in a studio on her property, up to her elbows in dry clay, leaves, moss, papers and paints, with her creative team, coming up with the next project to post. Found object color wheels, pom pom, acorn, leaf and gourd crafts and a buttermilk-moss painting project are in the works for this season. Faucett stays light on her feet and is always moving–her creative energy kinetic. She says, “Keep yourself in motion. Don’t focus on the destination –just the movement. It might not end where you think, but you’re always pivoting toward something.”

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DIY Leafanimals

photos courtesy of Handmade Charlotte.

Faucett shares a fun fall project with Babesta, so roll up your sleeves and get crafting! what you need: black&white markers, leaves, imagination! directions: -press leaves in a book (recommended leaves:tulip and maple, leaves from a common grapevine) -take a good look-what animal do you see?Animals with earswork well because of the leaves' shape. -transform that leaf into a fantastic fox, a curious cat or an omnipotent owl. Find more leafy crafts cooked up by Handmade Charlotte and shared with Babesta at blog.babesta.com.

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Keep yourself in motion. Don’t focus on the destination - just themovement.

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Have a kid and want to get around the city with ease? Consider your child’s age and how long you’ll be out, and then figure out your preferred method of transport (taxi, subway, foot or bus) to forge a plan. We’ve put together the best tools to ensure safety and easy mobility. In a taxi or towncar, it’s car seats first! Our infant car seat of choice is the Nuna Pipa , compatible with an array of strollers using a car seat adapter. The top quality seat combined with your preferred city stroller frame (that inevitably features good suspension and wheels), means easy strolling! Want it all in one package? Check out the new Doona car seat with wheels. If your child has grown out of the infant solutions, we recommend calling Uber and using their Uber Family option. The surcharge is definitely worth the convenience to not be stuck carrying around a convertible car seat all day! Getting around town anywhichway CITY SLICKERS

Clek Olli car seat, 2773, $99.95

TAXIS & TOWNCARS

Nuna Pipa infant car seat, 14827, $299.95 on Nuna Mixx stroller

Doona infant car seat with wheels, 22879, $499

Bubble Bum inflatable booster seat, 16585, $29.99

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Subway G-series: We love the Uppa Baby , G-Lite and G-Luxe for subway travel, as they fold easily, are

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Footmuff season is here! Heat up your ride, whether it’s a stroller, car seat or carrier. What warmer do you wish for?

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Uppa Baby G-Luxe stroller, 20943, $260

Hands free carrying on your front (facing out and in), hip or back, the Ergo Four Position 360 Carrier makes hopping the A/C/E with baby or toddler as easy as ABC!

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Ergo 4 Position 360 Carrier, 18777, $160

In lightweights, there’s no smoother ride than the uber portable Baby Zen Yoyo , perfect for hopping on a train, bus or subway. Its tiny fold makes it very manageable, and its deep recline, excellent wheels and super suspension make it a perfect option for toddlers on the go.

Baby Zen Yoyo stroller base, 16745, $400; Grey canopy set, 16915, $69

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1. 7AM Enfant 212 blanket in chevron, 14154, $172; 2. 7AM Enfant Pookie Poncho, 18794, $118; 3. Elks & Angels sheepskin footmuff, 7584, $259; 4. 7AM Enfant Nido car seat wrap, 21002, $58

two FOR the ROAD The best in-lines for city kids

City Select stroller, 16747, $499.95; City Select second seat, 18519, $169.95

Hitting the road in the city with two in tow is made easier with Baby Jogger’s City Select . With the most flexibility on the market, it features 16 different positions. Your dynamic duo can be same or mixed age and the stroller can be adjusted to accommodate one or two kids in a jiff. Make any combo of bassinets, car seats and seats. Kids can face in, out, each other or back-to. We love its narrow footprint, making it simple to navigate busy city streets. It’s got great staying power too, with seats that can hold up to 45lbs. Got a third child? Add a glider board and go!

city select by baby jogger

Uppa Baby Vista stroller, 19202, $820; Uppa Baby Rumble seat, 20781, $180

Great storage options. Check. Flexible seating? Check. Start with one and add a rumble seat to accommodate two with your favorite primary stroller. We love the Uppa Baby Vista , because it provides one of the best single options that can turn into one of the bestdoubles.Usebassinetsorcar seats tomanagetheyoungest riders, orusetheseat for toting toddlers. Switch it up as you like and add the piggy back board. Now that’s easy strolling, city-style.

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Getting around the nabe, made easy GOTIME

SIT&STAND The ComfortWheeled Board by Bugaboo is themost anticipated stroller accessory of the season. It invites toddlers to sit or stand while riding. Attaching to the left or right of the stroller, the board also allows parents extra space for easy walking. Another option, try the Lascal Buggy Board that fits multiple strollers, but don’t forget, it’s standing room only.

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Bugaboo Comfort wheeled board, 18836, $125; Bugaboo Comfort wheeled board adapter, 23735, $19.95

Nutcase Polka dot helmet, 23792, $60

Lascal Buggy board maxi, 7571, $89.95

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Getting around town hands free is the easiest way to hit the streets with your little one. The assisted piggy back ride position using your Baby Bjorn One Carrier is the position of choice for bigger kids with tired feet. The One makes it easy to move from front to back with its buckle clips, simple color coding and padded waist band and shoulder straps. The simple, chic solution for mobility is our go-to for farmer’smarket runs, quick jaunts to the store or just for short walks outside to breathe the crisp fall air.

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The Micro Kickboard Scooter is a rite of passage for city kids. Breaking free of the stroller, they use their ownwheels to roll around the park or head to and fromschool. We love how theMicroMini &Maxi handle the city sidewalks. Don’t forget a Nutcase helmet for the ultimate safety in style.

Micro Kickboard Mini scooter, 22119, $79.95

Baby Bjorn One carrier, 18252, $190

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CITYBABY City dwellers always know how to make the most of their spaces—it’s like it’s in the water! So here’s a nursery collection that’s hitting the mark in the Big Apple. The perfect solution for smaller rooms, Spot on Square’s Eicho collection is chic and smart, adding a serene panache into baby’s nursery. Now available in skyscraper grey, the Eicho crib is just an inch or two over the size of a standard mattress, and the companion changer has a small footprint without sacrificing ample drawers and a perfect sized top surface for changing the baby.

GREY MATTER Who knew that a mattress could be such a style statement? Organic, eco-friendly and sophisticated, the Pebble Pure in grey makes a crib or twin bed a chic spot to catch your zzzs. Nook Pebble twin mattress, 23895, $695; Nook Pebble crib mattress in mist, 18422, $395.

Clockwise : Spot on Square Eicho crib, 23893, $690; Lexy Pexy Pretzel teether, 22038, $28; Lucky Jade City romper, 21262, $85; Oeuf Knit taxi, 12644, $80; Spot on Square Eicho changing table, 23894, $790

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1. Monte Rockwell bassinet, 20388, $495; 2. Nuna Zaaz high chair, 14824, $299.95; 3. Nuna Leaf Curve, 19955, $230; 4. Nuna Sena, 21713, $249.95

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Monte’s limited edition walnut and wool collection kicks up the luxe factor in the nursery. Some of Monte’s most popular designs of gliders, rockers and beds are available in handcrafted Italian wool spun at a family run mill outside of Florence, Italy. This special collection is made from 100% solid American walnut. Starting at $1295. MADE in ITALY

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PILLOW TALK Sleep is stylish with the toddler and twin Pebble pillows by Nook. These breathable, organic cotton pillows, are both colorful and comfy designed specifically for kids’ developing necks and spines. Appealing to their tactile sensation, Pebble pillows are filled with resilient memory foam. The toddler pillows have a different color scheme on each side, while the twin pillows come in solid colors and feature the signature pebble texture with a removable and washable TENCEL cover. Nook’s Pebble pillows are built for dreamers.

Oeuf River twin bed, 22000, $740; Oeuf River trundle bed, 22002, $296

Oeuf’s River Twin Bed N amed for the city’s water sources, Oeuf’s River twin bed is the latest sleep solution from the Brooklyn-based design company. The space saving gem is built for a city lifestyle, with all the features an urbanite would need. The end of the bed is designed with a shelf, doing double duty as storage for books or stuffed animals. Another option: use it as seating while putting on shoes and socks in the morning. The trundle allows for easy sleepovers, and if not being used as an extra bed, the pull out drawer can earn its keep as storage for clothing or bedding. RIVER of DREAMS

Top: Nook Pebble pillow, 18507, $100; Nook toddler dual sided pillow poppy/ daffodil, 23896, $38.

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Sunshine star crib sheet , 21391, $46

Little sleepy crib sheet , 19108, $48

Krispy dreme cushion , 22489, $46; Up up & away duvet cover , 22417, $198; Shake Shape fitted sheet , 22419, $76

SWEET SHEETS

New Aussie brand, Sack Me, might just have the yummiest bedding we’ve seen.

With a variety of saccharine delights so delish you’ll wish you could eat them, Australian designer, Li-Ann Scott, the force behind Sack Me!, is making bedtime a little more desirable. The collection, made in 100% cotton, is bursting with a bounty of donuts, bright shapes and vibrant balloons, breathing a breath of fresh, sweet air into the often humdrum bedding market. Lively quilts and pillows, duvet covers and sheets add yummy pizazz to a nursery or child’s bedroom.

Harlequin jester pillowcase , 22486, $36

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Fashion hits a high note this season with band tees, record-sized polka dots and rebellious prints.

Photography by Amanda Pratt Styling by Michel Onofrio

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Bengal tiger dress by Mini Rodini , 23320, $62.

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From left : Eat my dust hoodie, 23661, $74, and Denim cruz pants, 23650, $70, both by Munster Kids ; Grateful Dead raglan, 23522, $39, by Rowdy Sprout . Silver cap skull sweatshirt by Munster Kids , 23644, $64; Skinny jeans by DL1961 , 19177, $27.30. James Brown tee, 23845, $39 by Rowdy Sprout ; Pleated knit pants, 22230, $52, by Omamimini . Opposite page : Exclusive Grade Pending tee by Babesta x Rowdy Sprout , 22812, $37, Piano man sweatshirt by Nobodinoz , 22795, $79; Arlen washed jeans by Molo , 22896, $74.

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Denim biker jacket by Nununu , 23021, $98; Jimi Hendrix raglan by Rowdy Sprout , 23536, $37; Knit pattern leggings by Agatha Cub , 22625, $68.

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Cat fur bubble jacket by Popup shop , 22839, $144. Opposite page : Zip-up sweatshirt jacket by Omamimini , 22249, $68; Smiley face dress by Nobodinoz , 22796, $64; Faux leather leggings by Omamimini , 22222, $40. Smiles sweatshirt by Nobodinoz , 22761, $56; Arlen washed jeands by Molo , 22897, $74.

Faux fur coat - silver by Omamimini , 22210, $196; Blondie swing tee by Rowdy Sprout , 23566, $37; Leopard and birch leggings by Molo , 22939, $52. Opposite page from left: Zip up sweat shirt jacket, 22251, $68 and faux leather leggings, 22223, $40, both by Omamimini ; Smiley face dress by Nobodinoz , 22798, $64. Smiles sweatshirt, 22761, $56 by Nobodinoz ; Arlen washed jeans, 22897, $74, by Molo .

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From left : Grateful Dead tee by Rowdy Sprout , 19842, $37, Yellow fish track skirt by Mini Rodini , 20427, $56; Sunrise quilted denim jacket by Tootsa MacGinty, 20890, $96, Field ocean runner shorts by Agatha Cub , 19358, $44. Opposite page : Tribe Called Quest tee by Rowdy Sprout , 19917, $37, Leopard harem pants by Tootsa MacGinty , 20885, $70; The Police tee by Rowdy Sprout , 19897, $37, Indigo baggy shorts by Omamimini , 19515, $44.

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6 babesta beat fall/winter 2013 From left : Jimi Hendrix sweatshirt by Rowdy Sprout , 23577, $41; Pleated tweed skirt by Little MIss Galia , 23046, $89, Faux leather leggings by Omamimini , 22222 , $40. Cowl neck sweatshirt by Omamimini , 22246, $44 over Circle 360 dress by Nununu , 23129, $60. Skinny jeans by DL1961 , 19118, $41.30. Jimi Hendrix tee by Rowdy Sprout , 23538, $37; Denim biker jacket by Nununu , 23021, $98; Knit pattern leggings by Agatha Cub , 22625, $68. Johnny Cash raglan tee by Rowdy Sprout , 23532, $37; Circle zip hoodie by Nununu , 23012, $82; Quilted sweatshirt by Nununu , 22983, $65; Alabama jeans, 21038, $69.30, by I Dig Denim .

Prop Stylist Andi Burnett Hair & Makeup Clelia Bergonzoil @Utopia

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Fall fashion soars to new heights with a full flock of festive fabrics and prints.

Photography: Amanda Pratt Styling: Michel Onofrio

Floral jacquard pleated dress by Little Miss Galia , 23041, $109; Blue knit puff beanie by Baby Degen , 22287, $44; Brooklee 8 eye black boots by Dr. Martens , 19094, $65.

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Madelyn cat sweatshirt by Molo , 22916, $59; Skinny jeans by DL 1961 , 11919, $59. Opposite page : Crochet and tweed striped dress, by Little Miss Galia , 23035, $139.

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From left : A-line tweed dress by Little Miss Galia , 23038, $149. Buckets sweatshirt dress by Munster Kids , 23664, $60 over horse print dress by Bobo Choses . Phone home tee, 23628, $44 and Denim cruz pants, 23650, $70, both by Munster Kids . Knit pattern sweater by Agatha Cub , 22632, $78; Skinny jeans by DL 1961 , 19119, $59. Bird print dress by Bobo Choses .

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Loose panda dress by Popupshop , 22826, $82. Opposite page : Faux fur vest - indigo by Omamimini , 22219, $156, over Frenchies skater dress by Kira Kids , 22868, $48; Puff ear hat by Mini Rodini , 23346, $54. Jungle furry vest by Nununu , 23152, $106, over Clouds knit sweater by Bobo Choses , 23203, $82; Black dots skirt by Molo , 22932, $69.

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Bark ash sweatshirt by Agatha Cub , 22652, $58; Symbols pants by Bobo Choses , 23248, $72. Opposite page , from left : Triangle mountains sweater by Bobo Choses , 23253, $98; Puffer tie dye pants by Munster Kids , 23615, $70. Swan sleeve sweatshirt by BangBang Copenhagen , 22551, $78; Indian pink tutu by Nobodinoz , 22788, $56.

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From left : Lucy swan dress by BangBang Copenhagen , 22575, $98. Cat zip hoodie by Popupshop , 22821, $84; Arlen washed jeans, 22894, $74, by Molo . Gorilla romper by Popupshop , 22831, $86; Puff ear hat by Mini Rodini , 23346, $54. Panda loose sweatshirt by Popupshop , 22816, $64; Skinny jeans by DL 1961 , 19119, $59; Brooklee 8 eye black boots by Dr. Martens , 19094, $65.

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Prop Stylist : Andi Burnett Hair & Makeup : Clelia Bergonzoil @Utopia

Wink tee by Mini Rodini , 23290, $70; Rock sand reversible bomber by Agatha Cub , 22640, $108; Honey tutu by Nobodinoz , 22784, $56. Opposite page : Furry ears jacket by Nobodinoz , 22803, $109; Sir horse tee by Bobo Choses , 23216, $48; Chloe skinny jeans by DL1961 , 19119, $59; Brooklee 8 eye black boots by Dr. Martens , 19094, $65. Tusnelda dress 22579, $66, and Hippo hipster hat, 22568, $34, both by Bang Bang Copenhagen .

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M iffy , the cherished girl bunny, has been delighting children since her debut in 1955. This year we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the cute character with a movie premiere in London’s West End and an Art Parade that takes vinyl “Miffys” designed by an array of contemporary artists on a world tour. Renditions of the rabbit have been released throughout the year. The final Miffy got a luxurious touch, rendered in gold by Dutch artist Marte Röling. Throughout Japan and Holland, where Dick Bruna’s imagination created Miffy more than half a decade ago, the statues are on display to delight the bunny’s fans. Each of the 60 artists who participated approached her from a different perspective. One of Holland’s most well-known contemporary artists, Rob Scholte, describes his Miffy design entitled Grijs (the Dutch word for grey): “I definitely don’t see the world as black and white. Light doesn’t need darkness.” Japanese designer, Sebastian Masuda shares his Miffy, My Colorful Rebellion—Harajuku Miffy, a bright and imaginative response that arises from deep within her. The statue shows what happens in Miffy’s imagination when she encounters the rich urban culture of Harajuku, a city of freedom and the cradle of a new culture. Another Miffy favorite was designed by New York-based artists Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. The result was an international mashup of florals, Drew Barrymore and Lara Stone (a Dutch model). The statues will be auctioned off for UNICEF after the tour is completed September in the Netherlands and late December 2016 in Japan. Happy Birthday Miffy! SPIFFY MIFFY Celebrating 60 years of Miffy!

Art Parade photos courtesty of nijntje/Miffy art parade

Miffy XL light , 12681, $299.

Etiquette releases special edition socks featuring Miffy! Miffy blue socks (single pair), 22955, $10.

“The Miffy Art Parade” is currently on display as part of a tour in Japan and the Netherlands. Shown left to right: Miffy renditions by Hobonichi, Rob Scholte and Sebastian Masuda.

Infant

Influencers Instagram He rocks so many of Babesta’s favorite brands with the effortless style only a one-year old can pull off. Meet Vida , the latest Itsy Bitsy Instagrammer you have to follow. T hanks to social media the game has changed, and today’s big gest fashion influencers are getting younger and younger. So when we saw the super-fly style of Vida (aka BadBoi_Vivi), we knew he was one to watch. Vida’s style is a reflection of his funny, sensitive, sweet, cat-loving personality and his mom, Natalie’s stylish eye. Bursting from Vida’s closet is a collection of indie designs including Mini Rodini and Bobo Choses, two Babesta style staples! “It’s really easy for me to get carried away when shopping for baby clothes,” explains Natalie. “Everything is so much cuter when it’s tiny, right? But I make sure to buy items that I know we will get lots of use out of. These pieces are usually fun, bright, have amazing graphics and great textures.” Little Vida is looking forward to seamlessly transitioning his layette from summer to fall (still a must in sunny LA). “I can’t wait for layers! Lots of darker staple items; boots, chunky cardigans and denim jackets,” says Natalie, who notes that his vintage Levi’s jean jacket is a can’t-live-without, noting, “It goes with everything in his closet!” of

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Fave Fashion

Vintage Levi’s jean jacket

Must Visit

Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasedena (A.K.A. Baby Coachella) @tinykaper, @momcrushmonday

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Vida's New Nursery

We loved watching Vida’s nursery unfold on Instagram and needed to share. Mom Natalie says: “I’m constantly looking into changing up his room to go with his personality and interests at the time. I flipped over a basic bookshelf and painted it. I thought it would look nice against a black chalkboard wall (which would entertain him for years to come). I then picked up some colorful tape and freestyled a geometric wall. It took about 20 minutes and the best part is if we get tired of it, I can easily take it down. It’s cheerful and fun, just like him!”

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Agatha Cub leaf mint snaptee, 22613, $42

Baby Degen Blue knit puff beanie, 22287, $44

Molo Bright birds baby pants, 22908, $39

Gogo’s Chop Shop Lil Dapper heart plush, 21937, $32

Easy Peasy Mexi wing booties, 23026, $56

Mini Rodini Love heart ruffle dress, 23331, $84

Hansel from Basel Kissypoo leggings, 22263, $20

Nobodinoz Furry ears jacket, 22805, $109

Easy Peasy Blublu porcupine booties, 23025, $52

Lexy Pexy Luxe bag teether, 22034, $28

Baby Degen Blue and orange striped booties, 22283, $44

Nobodinoz Smiles sweatshirt, 22760, $56

Elks and Angels Flat bear, 7538, $49

Baby Degen Orange tassel puff beanie, 22288, $50

Baby Degen Orange

eye pants, 22281, $90

My Name is Simone Major B doll, 21524, $30

Petites Pattes Faces sock set (set of 3 pairs), 21337, $26

Mini Rodini Bengal tiger sweatshirt, 23280, $76

Mini Rodini Panda snowsuit, 23264, $289

Milk & Soda Crown headband, 21442, $16

Gogo’s Chop Shop Lil ice cream plush, 21933, $32

BANGBANG Copenhagen Grow dot knee leggings, 22565, $30

Tinycottons Small dots dress, 22751, $52

OMAMImini Faux leather leggings, 22223, $40

AKID Axel lips sneakers, 23414, $75

Agatha Cub Pineberry wine backpack, 22665, $78

BANGBANG Copenhagen Swan sleeve sweatshirt, 22553, $78

Dr. Martens Brooklee B 4 eye silver boots, 19093, $75

I Dig Denim Noor slouchy knit beanie, 23388, $26

Popupshop Panda loose sweatshirt, 22819, $64

NUNUNU Circle baggy pants, 23068, $62

Rowdy Sprout x Babesta Grade Pending tee, 22812, $37

Molo Arlen washed jeans, 22897, $74

Native Jimmy boots, 23457, $60

Dr. Martens Brooklee wiggly world boots, 23739, $75

Micro Kickboard Maxi T-bar scooter, 22115, $129.95

I Dig Denim Luke bomber jacket, 23373, $139

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