Spooky but Sweet: Halloween ideas from Organic Zoo & Meri Meri

Spooky Season

Ready to make a stylish statement this Halloween? Look no further than the sweetest outfits for your little one from Organic Zoo in their hero 'Midnight' print. It's the perfect nod to dress-up season, yet versatile enough to wear all year long. Made using the softest organic cotton, there's nothing to be afraid of here! Pair these adorable pieces with the most imaginative collection of Halloween accessories from Meri Meri, and you'll have the cutest little pumpkin in the patch or the most charming bat at a deliciously spooky tea party at home.

Collection Highlights

Some of my favorite finds from Organic Zoo and Meri Meri include:

• Charcoal Midnight Oversized Dungarees

• Charcoal Midnight Kimono

• Charcoal Midnight Leggings

• Black Midnight Bloomers With Braces

• Trick Or Treat Pumpkin Basket Bag

• Wizard Party Hats & Wands

• Making Magic Cupcake Kit

• Vintage Halloween Surprise Balls

• Pumpkin Witch Mini Doll

Personal Thoughts

This adorable roundup has me buzzing with excitement that it's Halloween Season! In fact, I'm watching Hocus Pocus right now! Halloween is our family's favorite holiday – we just love everything about the spooky season. Pumpkin everything (especially pumpkin patches), decorating with ghosts and witches, getting dressed up in creative costumes, and all of the candy, of course!

When Mario was young, I struggled to find cool Halloween-themed clothes that he could wear beyond Halloween day and still look fashionable through the fall/holiday season. That's why I'm so thrilled about Organic Zoo's "Midnight" collection – it's cute enough to wear all season long. I keep imagining your littlest one at a pumpkin patch; these options would make for the cutest Instagram moment, and I LOVE that!

I'll say it again: I wish these Organic Zoo pieces came in bigger sizes. Until then, enjoy these cozy treats for your little ones, and at least I can decorate with Meri Meri's magical accessories!

Website | organic-zoo.com & merimeri.com

Instagram | @organiczoo & @merimeriparty

Facebook | @organiczoo & @MeriMeriParty

Bobo Choses AW24 "Once Upon a Time" Drop 2 Baby Collection

A Fairy Tale Reimagined

The new Bobo Choses AW24 collection "Once Upon a Time" encourages children to reinvent the fabulous fairy tales of a lifetime, mixing characters and settings to generate new, unimaginable stories.

Playful Designs

Drop 2 of the collection features a variety of whimsical elements:

• Tin Soldiers

• A magic Shoe

• A Moon

• A Wonderland landscape

• A clever Fox

• A hungry Squirrel

The collection also incorporates stripes, color blocks, geometric motifs, and Bobo Choses logos throughout all drops.

Comfort Meets Style

Bobo Choses embraces unisex clothing with designs that are roomy and comfortable, allowing children to play and have fun all year round.

Baby Knitwear Innovation

• Lightweight 100% organic cotton

• Warmer wool blends

• New brushed Circulose® fleece

• Openwork and waffle fabrics

A Playful World

Bobo Choses creates a playful world beyond just clothes. From colorful clothing to artistic posters and workshops, it's a brand that sparks imagination and lifts our feet off the ground. Mario's grown up with Bobo Choses, from cute baby bodysuits to the cool tees he now wears. It makes me happy to see how the brand has evolved with him. This Baby Collection is just as adorable as ever, and oh, how sometimes I wish he was a baby again so he could wear these adorable styles, especially my favorites: the Hungry Squirrel denim dungaree and Little Tin Soldiers all over woven overall.

Enjoy the new Baby Collection!

Website | bobochoses.com

Instagram | @_bobochoses_

Photography: Anouk Nitsche

Styling: Mafer Navas

Production: Fantastic Mr Nilsson / Txell Hernández-Gil

HAMU: Tina Monzón

Models are: Lolita (mom), Oihane (mom), Joel (baby), Aitor (baby), Hugo (baby), Kylie (baby), and Li Xin (baby)

Bobo Choses AW24 "Once Upon a Time" Baby Collection

Reimagining Fairy Tales

The new Bobo Choses AW24 Baby collection, "Once Upon a Time," is filled with vibrant colors, playful prints, and adorable designs. Matching the theme of the Kid collection, it mixes characters and settings to create new, unimaginable stories. The standout baby prints mirror those in the Kid collection, perfectly adjusted for smaller sizes.

Gift Sets for New Parents

My favorite part? The cutest gift packs for new parents! These include pajamas, muslin cloths, cuddly toys, and knitwear packs, all available in sizes from 1 to 12 months.

Color Palette and Style

I'm in love with the soft tones and light terracotta mixed with bright colors. The palette feels modern, perfect for babies, and ideal for the cozy fall season. They've also included neutral basics that are easy to mix and match. The rust tones give the garments a vintage look with a soft touch.

Versatility and Longevity

Bobo Choses offers stylish, easy-to-wear designs for babies that are unisex and perfect for passing on. Your little ones can enjoy and play in them for years to come!

Website | bobochoses.com

Instagram | @_bobochoses_

Photography: Anouk Nitsche

Styling: Mafer Navas

Production: Fantastic Mr Nilsson / Txell Hernández-Gil

HAMU: Tina Monzón

Models are: Lolita (mom), Oihane (mom), Joel (baby), Aitor (baby), Hugo (baby), Kylie (baby), and Li Xin (baby)

Misha & Puff Fall 24

A Nostalgic Journey Through Fashion

Misha & Puff’s latest collection is an ode to the eccentric charm of the past: vintage shoes, suspenders, layered necklaces, scrunched socks, and hair ties—capturing the sporty attire from old family photos. The collection has vibes of natural and carefree styles with craft and quirk, creating pieces and combinations that evoke the joy of childhood and dressing up.

Design Elements

It features playful patterns and mix-and-match looks that range from classic to preppy, inspired by the vibrant energy of late ‘70s California and early ‘80s New York City.

New Denim Line

This season, Misha & Puff is also introducing a new denim collection. Handcrafted in Japan by skilled artisans, this collection uses the highest quality Japanese denim and time-honored techniques, upholding responsible manufacturing methods that honor both people and the environment.

Personal Impression

The collection is beautiful, eclectic, fun, and playful—everything I love about fashion!

Website | misha-and-puff.com

Instagram | @misha_and_puff

Credits | FOUNDER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Anna Wallack
PHOTOGRAPHER: Leonard Greco
DIGI TECH: Rob Gallegos
ART DIRECTION: Chrissy Beale Baker
STYLIST: Nicole Kurily
STYLING ASSIST: Shirley Viera, Anchor Artists
HMU: Rachel Berkowitz, Anchor Artists
DESIGNER: Anastasia Caras
COLLAGE ART: Agathe Berut

Organic Zoo Core Items

Sustainable Style for Small People with Big Personalities

I'm excited to introduce Organic Zoo, the brand for small people with big personalities! Inspired by nature and the joy of simplicity, Organic Zoo is known for its timeless, unisex prints. Their collections are sustainable, ethical, and loved by both parents and little ones. With a focus on timeless design and a sustainable lifestyle, Organic Zoo's new collections blend seamlessly with core items, offering mix-and-match styles perfect for layering.

Sustainable and Ethical Approach

Organic Zoo envisions a simpler, kinder world for our children to enjoy and inherit. The British brand, founded by Paulina Krzywosinska, emphasizes timeless, 100% organic clothing that’s better for both our little ones and the planet. Each collection features essential pieces rather than fast fashion trends. Organic Zoo designs adorable garments using soft organic cotton and the finest virgin Italian wool, in neutral shades and earthy tones.

Product Range

From leggings to sweatshirts, rompers to bonnets, their range includes classic building blocks for every season. The clothing is unisex and made to be outgrown rather than worn out, crafted to be passed on and enjoyed by other little ones.

In addition to clothing, Organic Zoo also repurposes remnants and archival materials from their collections to create 100% organic jersey cotton toddler bedding.

Personal Recommendation

I love Organic Zoo for their commitment to fair trade and the environment. Their signature minimalist style is non-seasonal and perfect for dressing both boys and girls. Mario and I are big fans of this brand, and our only wish is that their sizes extended beyond 0-5.

Enjoy!

Website | organic-zoo.com

Instagram | @organiczoo

Bobo Choses SS24 "A Folk Song" Baby Collection

Discover the Stories and Celebrations

Bobo Choses SS24 "A Folk Song" baby collection shares the same heartwarming tribute to folk traditions as the kids' collection. It's inspired by village folk festivals where children and adults gather in the streets with musicians, storytellers, dancers, and folkloric creatures to celebrate culture and life.

Meet the Lively Cast

The collection introduces a charming cast of characters in its prints and artwork:

• The Parade Master

• Happy Masks

• Beautiful Flower Bouquets

• Playing Drums & Guitars

As always, Bobo Choses mixes and matches in a seamlessly quirky and playful way, adding an extra layer of fun to your babies wardrobe.

Comfort Meets Style for Baby

The baby collection prioritizes functionality and comfort, giving little ones the freedom of movement they need. It incorporates the same playful prints as the kids' collection on:

• Leggings

• Organic cotton t-shirts

• Bodysuits

Commitment to Sustainablity

Bobo Choses created this collection with the environment in mind, using earth-friendly materials. They also produce most of the collection locally:

• Manufactured between Spain and Portugal

• Most items produced less than 10 miles from their headquarters

Enjoy dressing your little one in these delightful, eco-friendly designs!

Website | bobochoses.com

Instagram | @_bobochoses_

Bobo Choses AW23 "Up Is Down" Baby Collection

Welcome to the World of "Up Is Down" – Uncover the Playful Absurdity

Bobo Choses' new baby collection for the AW23 season follows the same theme as kids' "Up is Down," imagining a world that can be redesigned, reinvented, and reimagined again. "Up is Down" is an ode to creative minds who love designing, inventing, and reinventing the world to improve it!

Matching Fun for the Whole Family

The "Up is Down" baby collection includes an exciting range of clothes matching the kids' collection, allowing families to coordinate their outfits in a fun and very fashionable way. I love a mini-me look, and I think nothing is cuter than mix-and-matching family members. I used to often dress Mario like me and/or his dad in coordinating outfits. Actually, he still matches us often and is a true mini-me to his dad!

While embracing unisex fashion, Bobo Choses' designs are spacious and cozy, allowing for many outfit combinations that can be passed on because they are cute for both boys and girls and ideal for year-round playtime - this is just one of the reasons I LOVE Bobo Choses.

Meet the Quirky Characters

The Baby Collection characters and designs are ready to make every day an adventure, inspiring giggles, snuggles, lots of joy, and inviting our little explorers into the world of Up-is-Down. The prints and patterns include classic stripes and plaids alongside fun characters that are the same as in the kids' collection and include:

• Mister Mushroom

• Rubber Duck

• The Elephant

• Mouse

Made with Love

As always, for AW23, Bobo Choses has crafted the collection with love and comfort in mind. Their soft-touch sweatshirts, playful dresses, and cozy outerwear make every day full of joy and cuddles! Enjoy!

Website | bobochoses.com

Instagram | @_bobochoses_

Bobo Choses SS23 "Living in a Shell" Baby Collection

Redesigned for little ones

Bobo Choses' SS23 "Living in a Shell" collection is inspired by sensitive, caring, and shy children - those who don't desire to be in the spotlight but rather live inside their own shells. This shyness makes them special, and this collection is a celebration for all of us who shine in our own light.

For SS24, Bobo Choses has redesigned their most popular kids' items for the littlest members of the family with their Baby Collection. Colors, prints, and shapes have been adapted to keep little ones cute and cozy, creating a fun and easy mix-and-match collection. This season, they are also introducing a broader size range for babies, with six different sizes: 3M, 6M, 9M, 12M, 18M, and 24M.

Meet the funny characters

"Living in a Shell" is a tribute to color, with fun and bold prints adapted for the baby collection to better suit the little ones. These prints include the same beloved characters as the kids' collection:

• Mr. Birdie

• A Pelican

• The Starfish

• The friendly Squid with a hat

• The hermit Crab

Organic & Sustainable

Fabrics are primarily organic to respect and protect babies' fragile skin and be soft to the touch. Garments are comfortable, allowing little ones freedom of movement while wearing cool and cute outfits that match the kids' collection - so the whole family can be dressed together. I love that!

Why I love the Baby Collection

Bobo Choses designs the coolest unisex clothing, which I've appreciated since I was pregnant with my son Mario 13 years ago. Back then, it was difficult to find gender-neutral baby clothes that were cool, fun, and playful while also being kind to the environment. That's when I discovered Bobo Choses, and we've been loyal to the brand ever since.

I'm thrilled that for SS24, the "Living in a Shell" collection offers not just clothing, but also a wide variety of accessories for the whole family, including muslin blankets and bib sets for babies. It's so exciting to see Bobo Choses expanding their product range to meet the needs of the entire household.

I hope you'll enjoy exploring this adorable baby collection that celebrates the sensitive, caring, and shy little ones in our lives.

Website | bobochoses.com

Instagram | @_bobochoses_

Bobo Choses AW22 "Forever Now"

It’s Never Too Late to Have Fun

What is time? Who is time? What does time want? Bobo Choses' new AW22 "Forever Now" collection tackles these deep questions about Time. While we adults often struggle to manage time, children have their own unique way of relating to it. For them, time is flexible and friendly - a constant present. "Forever Now" reminds us all that it's never too late to have fun!

Meet the Funny Time-Led Characters

The AW22 collection features comfy fits perfect for playtime, adorned with geometric prints and unexpected color combinations. Funny time-led characters from the new book make delightful appearances, including:

• Mr. O’clock

• the Sleepy Dog

• the Walking Clock

• Moons

Styles Mario (and I) Love

Mario thinks this collection is super fun, and I couldn't agree more! Our favorites? The geometric pattern sweater, BOBO Hoodie, and the color block puffer jacket. Every piece is bold and playful, reminding us to forget about time for a bit and just enjoy life!

Sustainability at Heart

Bobo Choses goes above and beyond in their commitment to sustainability:

• They replace conventional materials with more sustainable options that have a lower impact on both nature and human health.

• Their garments are made locally: they work hand in hand with suppliers and manufacturers in Spain and Portugal, supporting and learning from them.

• Sustainable cotton (Organic and BCI) makes up more than half of this collection.

• They use technical fabrics made with recycled polyamide and polyester for outerwear.

There's so much to love about Bobo Choses! Don't let time slip away - head to their website and check out the collection now. Remember, in the world of Bobo Choses, it's always time for fun! :-)

Website | bobochoses.com

Instagram | @_bobochoses_

Celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month is observed during the month of February in the United States and our Family will celebrate it by remembering the many important people and events in the history of the African Diaspora. Since moving back to America Mario has asked us whether he is black or white and has many questions about the history of black people in America. He “feels sad for his own kind” and is eager to learn more about Black History. I am proud that Mario attends a diverse school and has open conversations about history, race and diversity. It gives me hope for our future generations, that perhaps one day, the world will celebrate our differences and see that there is strength in diversity, love & kindness. Wouldn’t that be a beautiful world!

Credits | 1. t-shirt | 2. dress | 3. t-shirt | 4. sweatshirt | 5. hooded sweatshirt | 6. hooded sweatshirt | 7. bodysuit | 8. onesie | 9. bodysuit | 10. baby set | 11. dress & doll | 12. jacket | 13. sweatshirt | 14. toy | 15. doll | 16. flash cards | 17. book | 18. book | 19. book | 20. book

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Harbour Clothing SS18

I love sharing the new brands I discover with you and I recently discovered Harbour Clothing, a minimal, playful and organic kidswear brand inspired by coastal living. This collection is comfortable and light - perfect for summer with bloomers, dresses, booties and sunsuits made from 100% organic cotton & double gauze cotton materials. All Harbour products are ethically made from the finest materials in factories within the U.S. and with every purchase from the brand $1 is donated to help foster children in the U.S. - I love that!

Credits | shopharbourclothing.com

Bobo Choses SS18 "Neverending Summer"

I am happy to share with you Bobo Choses Spring Summer 2018 collection Neverending Summer which is inspired by Jane Goodall’s life and the never-ending curiosity of children who love to ask questions.

"As a child, Jane Goodall was gifted with a chimpanzee cuddly toy. It was named Jubilee. Her love for it was the beginning of her love for animals.
At age four, curious Jane wondered where did eggs come from. She and Jubilee snuck into the henhouse and hid all day long until they observed the miracle.
She grew up and her curiosity led her to Gombe, Africa, where she spent her life watching and learning about chimpanzees."

Mario asks my husband and I about everything and we are always encouraging him to ask "why?" and to explore his curiosity. I love this Collection because asking questions should be encouraged to create original thinking minds like that of Jane Goodall. How many questions can you put into a neverending summer’s day?

quote |  bobochoses.com 

Credits | bobochoses.com | Campaign pictures by Raquel Chicheri | Art direction and styling by Adriana Esperalba and Mafer Navas | The models are Arnau, Catalina, Chloe, Joana, Martí, Momo, Roc & Teo