Author: Elena Koukis

December 31, 2016

January Sales

Yay for January sales! We have gone on a bargain hunt to search out the best buys to give you more time to work off that Christmas pud in the gym… Thank us later!!

Stella McCartney

As always – the fabulous Stella McCartney has made our list of must haves. The Stella McCartney sale is AMAZING. We love this two piece available here.

Mini Rodini

Another R&R fave – Mini Rodini have outdone themselves with this fabulous puffa. Of all of 2016’s trends, the resurgence of the puffa jacket was the most unexpected – and, it turns out, the most popular. Powering through into 2017 this 90’s classic is a street style favourite here to stay. Keep your little one warm and cool with this jacket for as good as half price at £64.00.

Oh Baby London

A brand with clothing designed for sparky little individuals great senses of humour, Oh Baby London fights against the dull and uninspired and, well, pastel garments so readily available. We are being spoilt with the sale items on the site – certain garments, such as this stripy number are down to a whopping £5!!! Get shopping here.

Bob & Blossom

Since we discovered Bob & Blossom we have been Obsessed. With a capital O. These letters are a super cute way to decorate a room – they have definitely made the R&R’s office a lot brighter. With certain letters available for a bargain price we recommend heading over to the site and snapping some up ASAP.

Molo

Just how cute is this dress! With the same print available on trousers and tops it’s a sure winner for the whole clan..
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Elfie

This smart reversible waterproof raincoat with Elfie’s signature pointy elfin hood is a gorgeous and stylish way to work the English weather.

River Island

Can we get this in our size please? Now £8! #bargain.

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November 14, 2016

Nightwear

Winter is officially here! Give your children a warm and dreamy night’s sleep in a set of the coolest children’s pyjamas around at the moment. Happy shopping!

G Nancy

Cute and comfy. There is nothing for adults and children to not like about GNancy’s collections of children’s pyjamas.

Buy our favourite pair of our bee print pyjamas here.

Minnetonka

Minnetonka have been selling a fabulous selection of kids footwear since 1946. Using only the finest quality materials with uncompromising craftsmanship, Minnetonka continues to define American culture with classic design, whilst keeping connected to its free-spirited roots. We love this pair of pink moccasins, perfect for keeping little feet warm this Winter. Even better – they are currently on sale at Alex and Alexa.

Rachel Riley

Rachel Riley is a British award-winning children’s clothing brand that we love here at Ray & Robin. They are renowned for their classic and luxury childrenswear, and in particular their children’s pyjamas. Their prints are designed in house, and they favour hand embroidery and hand smocking. For those of you that prefer a more traditional style we are happy to introduce you to these classic striped pyjamas.

Sleepy Doe

Born in Bath in 2016, Sleepy Doe provides timeless printed sleepwear and matching jersey bedding for children aged 0-6 years. All products are soft with subtle design details, bringing comfort and an effortless style to the mini bedtime wardrobe. We just adore this Mini Moons set. For the ultimate stylish children’s pyjamas sets look no further.

Mini Rodini

If you know anything about Ray and Robin you will know that we are all about Mini Rodini If we could we would dress ourselves, our kids and heck, even our pets in Mini Rodini. You can just imagine our joy when a bedding range was launched. How cool is this Python Bed set? Buy it here. If this is a bit too much of a statement they also have a super cool range of children’s pyjamas.
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Molo

Molo’s dedication to designing cool, kid-approved fashion extends to bed time & bath time with this bunny print robe. Crafted in soft cotton jersey and lined with absorbent towelling, this cosy design features a hood, tie belt and roomy pockets; a sweet treat for your little animal lover. Buy online at Harrods here.

Billy Bandit

You can wave goodbye to difficult bedtimes now that we have introduced you to Billy Bandit’s Glow in the dark children’s pyjamas. What little boy wouldn’t want to put these on? Buy from Childrensalon here.

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November 7, 2016

Party Wear for Stylish Kids

Here at Ray & Robin we love an excuse for a party, so with the festive season looming we have been on the hunt for beautiful party wear for some time now. Ensure your little ones are the best dressed party guests this season with our selection of the best party wear below!

Shan and Toad

What is cuter than seeing a child rocking a trend? A child rocking a trend in an outfit you would actually wear yourself! I mean, how cool is this two piece suit from Shan & Toad? Matchy-matchy is a look we have been down with for a while now and what’s not to love with this look? Velvet and hot pink! Yes please. At Ray & Robin we are all for little girls having an alternative to dresses for the party season.

Wolf & Rita

Boyswear can tend to be a bit more tame than girls party wear so what a pleasant surprise to see these fabulous shirts in Wolf & Rita’s The Lost Notebook Collection. We LOVE the Roberto Houses shirt, funky and fun and definitely not playing it safe, this is one for the cool boys.
Wolf & Rita’s garments are lovingly made in Portugal and each collection tells a beautiful story. The Lost Notebook was discovered at the beginning of the twentieth century in a flea market in Paris. The popular sketches were drawn by an unknown artist. They were the main inspiration for the AW16/17 collection.

No Added Sugar

Nothing says PARTY more than bright colours and wild prints. Look no further than No Added Sugar’s new collection for an outfit that will have your child feeling like the belle of the ball. To the left you can see Ray & Robin’s Deeanna modelling the wonderful Florence Look which you can shop here. If the dress is a little over budget (£89.00) but you have fallen in love with the print, no fear! You can buy the fabulous head band for a smidgen of the price here.

Wild and Gorgeous

Another show stopping matching outfit. Not for the faint hearted, but then how many 8 year old boys are? Wild and Gorgeous have nailed the casual yet oh so cool party wear for boys with their new range. If you do think double tartan is a bit too OTT of course you can buy the trousers and the shirt separately here and here.

Paoul Shoes

Are these ballerina flats even real? They are what every girly girls dreams are made of! The only place to shop for dance shoes is Paoul’s. Beautifully made, and as seen in Vogue Bambini, a pair of these glittery pumps would transform any outfit into party wear.

Woodstock London

One of the beauties of being young is the complete freedom to wear whatever you want, whenever you want. With no reason. Sadly, long gone are the days where I could stroll into M&S wearing a glittery crown and a Batman onesie. Our children still have that pleasure so lets turn a blind eye when they come downstairs wearing everything yellow that they, and you own. Or when they decide that yes, popping to Starbucks is the perfect opportunity to debut their sequinned dressing gown. Yawn to the jeans and t-shirt crew. Woodstock fully embraces and celebrates children’s creativity. Check them out for animal ears, moons and stars, pom poms and crowns.

Paul Smith Junior

The whole suave vibe is just too cute when it comes to boys party wear. Paul Smith junior have nailed the boys smart casual look. Staying true to their typically British style, the Paul Smith Junior collection is similar to the adult range with mini me signature stripes, playful prints and tailored suits, just like dad’s. This navy ‘Marron’ bow tie features a dark red ‘spot’ jacquard and is made from a smooth twill cloth with an adjustable buckle and easy fastening clasp.

Simonetta

Well, well well. What do we have here? Only the best coat in all the lands. Although it is tempting to stay true to the good old trusty Winter coats as December approaches so does the party season. This faux fur beauty will not let those special party outfits down. Buy here!

Minna Parikka

We are all ears for the adventures little party girls will have in these loafers with a twist. Minna says of her shoes ‘Life is too short to take style too seriously.’ Which we think is a great motto, especially when it comes to party wear. With fabulously crazy designs for little girls and women matching with your daughter has never been a better look. If you are a bit stuck for present buying in the festive period we would definitely recommend a pair of Minna’s shoes. Worn by stars such as Taylor Swift, Cara Delevigne and Pixie Lott any young girl would be super smug to own a pair. Thank us later. 🙂

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September 12, 2016

Kids’ Dig’s – Nursery

We’ve rounded up the very best selection of nursery furniture here at Ray & Robin. Contemporary, traditional and vintage, we’ve got all bases covered. Style and substance are very important to us, so you can read on and rest assured that all items are impeccably well made as well as gorgeous. Happy shopping!

Combelle

Made in France, Combelle’s high chairs have been welcome additions to nurseries for almost 100 years. Combelle is a family business with the third generation of Combelle’s currently ensuring that the same craftsmanship that they have always been known for is still very much a huge part of the brands essence. Each item is made with 100% solid beech wood from trees that are over eighty years old! We love this bright pink high chair. A perfect blend of traditional design and modernity. Guaranteed to add a touch of pizzazz to any nursery. Available in other colours for those who fancy a softer approach, or personalised for a special touch.

Flensted Mobiles

In 1953 Christian Flensted made his first mobile to celebrate the christening of his daughter – He cut out three storks, mounted them in two straws, and the first Flensted Mobile was made. After sixty years the Flensted mobiles are still designed and made in Funen, Denmark – the island of Hans Christian Anderson. Beautifully created with wonderful traditional designs for kids bound to add a special touch to any nursery. We love the five flying swallows mobile ourselves but there are many great, quirky designs to be bought, hot air balloons, sailing boats and some super cute happy frogs for example.

2Modern

The hunt for a decent, comfortable nursing chair that isn’t going to break the bank is much harder than we thought! The Nursery Works Empire Rocker is incredibly comfortable as well as supremely stylish. Modern and finely upholstered with solid ash hardwood legs this smooth rocking chair is a perfect addition to any nursery.

Olli Ella

Olli Ella was founded on the idea that just because something is made for a nursery, it needn’t look out of place elsewhere. This is a wonderfully useful concept for parents as kitting out a nursery is expensive! They stock gorgeous pieces that work just as well in an adults space as they do in a kids space. Kooky, hand picked pieces that give a wink to the founders exotic travels abroad, Olli Ella’s designs are inspiring and beautifully made. This hanging moses basket couldn’t be more up our street – hand woven by female artisans in South America it brings as a bohemian yet Scandi vibe.

The White Company

A delightful and practical addition to any nursery should always be given a warm welcome. There are too many brands offering nursery staples such as changing mats and floor play mats that are basic. The Bella Bunny Mat is made of soft cosy materials, with a padded base and a raised surrounding the mat is an ideal safe place to pop baby to help them unwind and relax.

Dragons of Walton Street

Dragons furniture is mainly wooden, hand painted with images from their thirty year old portfolio of artwork. They hold exclusive agencies for hand painting Beatrix Potter, Bell and Boo, Flower Fairies, Paddington Bear and Brambly Bear. Hugely imaginative and very well made these British designs are traditional and extremely luxurious. A treat for any nursery. As well as selling furniture Dragons are happy to help design a nursery top to bottom. Their artists, carpenters and designers work seamlessly to transform a favourite story, passing idea or vibrant colour into a beautiful and functional interior.

Airlin Spindle Changing Table

We have fallen in LOVE with every piece of furniture at RHBaby & Child. This vintage bench is Swedish, and inspired a whole collection for the brand. Don’t be fooled by those delicate spindled legs, this ornate baby changer can hold any baby with ease. The beauty of this elegant changing table is that once your little one has moved onto potty training it can leave the nursery and be used as a very special shelving unit anywhere in the house. We think it would look fabulous in a bathroom laden with big fluffy towels.

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Author: Elena Koukis

January Sales

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Nightwear

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Party Wear for Stylish Kids

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Kids’ Dig’s – Nursery

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