Gear: Basics for Little Guys

romper by Tooby Doo 

In between Maine escapades, I've been stocking up on new clothes and shoes for Axel and Oscar, and thought I'd share links to some of my favorite clothing brands for little boys.

Yesterday in Camden, we picked up one-pieces from Kickee Pants, Tooby Doo, and Jaxx Wear for Oscar. Amazing, soft cotton and lovely designs. For baby wear, I'm also partial to Kate Quinn Organics and Egg by Susan Lazar.

For Axel, who wears things into the ground, I really like Old Navy and Carter's for basics and Tea or Mini Boden for nicer things, with shoes by Native and Igor for summer and by See Kai Run for fall and winter.

I've also got my eyes on these PJs from Hatley for the colder months and these from Hanna Andersson for Serena and Lily for when Axel is a little bigger.

I'm getting pretty excited for back to school, if you can't tell.

Festive, Foggy London

London, 2012

Earlier in the week I was busy wrapping up the presents we (bravely? ill-advisedly?) lugged across the ocean and bustling to a few meetings with some English editors for work.

Axel's grandparents babysat while I did a little bit of last minute shopping as well.

For whatever reason, I find (window) shopping in London so much more fun than in New York.

Perhaps it's just that everything is new to me, but I love all the cozy wares at Jigsaw, the fabulous cook books at any old book shop, the pretty little tea tins in the traditional food halls...and, of course, the children's wares.

Axel really doesn't need any new clothes right this second, but wandering around the city set me off on a nostalgic English clothing kick and I couldn't help squealing over these little boys' rain boots from Hatley and admiring this handsome little rain coat from Seasalt. Tomorrow, we're heading to Notting Hill for more perusing.