I wish I had ordered more!

I'm packing Spring orders at the same time I'm finalizing my Fall 2011 collection and my sewing room looks like a complete mess. I'm having a hard time finding my tape measure and scissors! Oh well, just a few more days and then I'll organize it... maybe.
I'm always conservative when placing orders to my manufacturer, I always worry about how each collection will do. Last year when I placed my Spring 2011 orders, I was very conservative. With the way the economy is going and so many little boutiques closing shop I ordered just a little extra inventory in each style.
I should have ordered more! I'm very happy to tell you I picked up 2 new boutiques, one in Saudi Arabia and one in Alabama :), they will be carrying my line in a matter of weeks, now the little extra inventory I had ordered is going to them.
So this little number below is already sold out in most sizes, if you want this dress I have in sizes 18/24 months and 8/9 years only. Let me know quick, they are going fast!!

The dress is 100% silk, the print has little birds and flowers. $48.

Featured Boutique: Papillon

I'm so lucky and proud to have my line sell at Papillon, this sweet, unique and hip children's boutique is owned by marketing guru and entertainer, Lisa Newberry.

this is beautiful Lisa at her store, rocking a Pettiskirt!

Lisa is great to work with, she is a hardworking mom, super sweet, has great style and she's been very supportive of my collection season after season.
Papillon is located in Marina del Rey in the Marina Waterside Shopping Center.  They carry unique, organic & eco-friendly clothes and accessories for boys and girls ages newborn to 8 years old; in addition to books, toys, dolls, baby mats, stuffed animals, music, gift items, diaper bags & wraps for mom.

such a cute store

What makes Papillon unique is that they offer items you can't get anywhere else - from all over the world.  Mobiles and hand puppets made in Bangladesh, swimwear from Denmark, dresses, skirts & tops made in India and Bali, dolls, skirts & jackets from Vietnam & Nepal, toys from Germany, hats from Switzerland...and that's just to name a few. 

Here are some of my Petti-tanks and Petti-Skirts

They also do an excellent job at giving back, they continually support children's health & education in Nepal, through the Spiral Foundation; in addition to donating proceeds from special events to children's cancer research with St. Jude.  And most recently, Papillon joint the efforts of raising awareness of the Jenesse Center, the domestic violence & intervention program and Halle Berry's "What a Little Love Can Do Project".

Each month Papillon offers special events, such as book readings & signings, jewelry making parties, trunk shows, holiday bazaars, mom's night out events and more. And you'll always find Lisa's daughter Sasha on hand to keep the kids entertained.

Beautiful Sasha wearing Alejandra Kearl Courtyard collection

Shopping at Papillon is always a fun and unique experience!

Papillon
a unique children's boutique
4712 1/2 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 301-1711
papillonkids@verizon.net
www.papillonbaby.com

Featured Store: Bella Vita

From now on I will be sharing with you some of the great little boutiques that carry my line. I have a personal relationship with each of these boutiques and I'm so proud of the work they do and the support they give me.
Today I will tell you a little bit about Bella Vita:

Bella Vita is a unique boutique located in the Rockridge Shopping district of Oakland, CA.  Jennifer is the owner, she has wonderful taste and her store is a great mix of new and vintage finds. She is proud to feature local and independent designers and merchandise made in the USA.

handmade bambis

laser cut wood jewelry from local designer orange slice

a pretty headband

Alejandra Kearl Fall 2009

Handmade Shrug

Alejandra Kearl Spring 2010

Bird Necklaces

Bella Vita is located at 5407 college Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 - 510.653.1639

You can also shop online here

and see Jennifer's wonderful blog at bellavitahome.blogspot.com

Take a look at her great store when you get a chance and tell her I sent you, have a great day!

Hippo Valentine's Sale at Jackapotamus

Jackapotamus is the first boutique that started selling my clothing. It used to be called The Artist Web, my friend Cassie, designer of Jackapotamus (a cool t-shirt line) took over a couple of years ago and has turned it into a very successful boutique filled with handmade items by mainly local designers. The store is on 2806 Main Street, Santa Monica.

This is what's happening now:

Stop by and take advantage of all the great deals we will have; clothing for boys and girls from baby to size 12, vintage toys, eco toys and gifts all on Sale.