liliputians NYC blog

There was a great surprise in my inbox this morning. I received an email that my Indie Designer Interview (that I had completed some time ago for blogger/writer/designer Mallory Whitfield) was posted on the Styledash web site today. I am really thrilled to be included on this site and in this ongoing series. I too find it so interesting to see what makes other creative types tick.

Starlooks Boutique is a newish mom-and-pop-run online store (with personal mom-and-pop customer service too) that offers a fun mix of clothing, toys, jewelry, unique gifts, and other cool finds for parents. One such example is Rock Star Baby’s line of organic beauty products (for baby and big people too) that contain no harmful parabens, laureth sulfates, phthalates/fragrance, chemicals/propylene glycol, or dyes that are usually found in most baby products - just natural ingredients. Starlooks focuses on Made in America products with some great classics such as Holgate wooden toys. My favorite is the Mr. Roger’s Trolley . . . almost wants to make me break out in song “Won’t you be my neighbor!”

Starlooks is also the newest retailer of liliputians birthday outfits and everyday-wear clothing for girls and boys. The owners of Starlooks have a great eye for unique kids apparel and goods (I mean, they DO offer liliputians, right?!?). They are parents to FIVE kids so they have truly become experts in this area! Although the Starlooks Boutique is already up and running with items being added daily, a BIG grand opening is in the works. Check back & we’ll keep you posted.

Liliputians has had another time out!  We’ve been mentioned in Time Out New York Kids magazine again!!!!!!!

I discovered this pleasant surprise last night while soaking in the tub, perusing my various magazines subscriptions.  Time Out New York Kids is one of my favorite periodicals for finding places to go, new boutiques to shop at, fun events for the family, and just learning more about this fabulous city where I’m lucky enough to live.

In April’s issue, there is an article entitled Spree For All, which interviews Joanna Dreifus, a fellow New York mom (and art historian like me) who blogs.  As I get into the article, I’m like “I know her!”  Ok.  Well I don’t “know” her, but I recognize her name, her blog’s name, mymomshops.blogspot.com, and she is also a liliputians customer.  Even further into the article I’m delighted to see liliputians mentioned.

From the article . . . “Dreifus typically writes about products she’s personally stumbled on; most are small companies and websites that parents might not otherwise know about.  Her favorites include New York City indie designer Liliputians (’I purchased both of my children’s birthday outfits there.’)”

Planning a child’s birthday party is a lot of fun, but also a lot of work! So I’m always looking for ways to simplify. MyKidsRegistry.com will help you organize and save time. I recently discovered this web site when its founder, Yvette Segal, featured liliputians birthday outfits. I was thrilled with the write-up (shown below) and just really impressed with the concept. What a great idea!

My Kids Registry helps parents or guardians plan and register their child’s birthday, holiday or special occasion. It’s like a wedding registry for the birthday boy or girl and so much more. Services are “online gift registries/wish lists, online scrap booking, online R.S.V.P., online invitations, local vendor partnerships, advice /ideas, and charities in lieu of giving a gift.” It’s literally a one-stop shop and will save you numerous phone calls, trips to the post office and more.

Liliputians is a Boutique Success! I guess we must be (blushing) if we were asked to do an interview for the blog with that name. Thank you again Natalie for inviting liliputians to Boutique Success.

The yummy cupcake-obsessed blog, All Things Cupcake, has served up some more appreciation for one of liliputians cupcake inspired designs. This time our Lil’ Cupcake Dress is in the cupcakecentric spotlight. We love cupcakes and love to see what kind of other cupcake creations these blogging mamas find. Thanks for the calorie free goodness!

I’ve said it before, but I love anything retro, kitschy, or vintage. It’s probably pretty apparent with in many of the liliputians designs and doesn’t really need to be said. Kinda stating the obvious.

Well you know I was in love when I found these classic valentine cards and stickers (on the coolest web site, All-Pop, with all sorts of other kitschy goodies) for my daughter to exchange at school. Vintage valentines like those were the inspiration for several new Valentine’s Day designs; the vintage valentines shirt, skirt set and pants outfit.

We need a time out. Not a reprimand for bad behavior, but a copy of the authoritative magazine on what to do, where to go, & when to do it. The magazine is Time Out New York or course!

The awesome liliputians retailer, Candy Plum, in rockin’ Astoria got noticed (again!) by the fashion editors at Time Out. They got a nice paragraph of a write-up that called out liliputians’ “cheery children’s clothing” among all the cool, indie brands that Candy Plum carries. Sweet!

Yesterday was BUST magazine’s annual Craftacular and it really was spectacular! For those not familiar with the event, BUST Magazine hand picked over 200 of the most unique and talented crafters from across the country to sell the best in handmade gifts and wares.

This year’s event was moved to a much larger venue in Manhattan (at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea) and gave shoppers a little more elbow room. Amy Sedaris was there signing her tongue in cheek cookbook, a dj was spinning some good tunes, and there was tasty food and refreshments as well.

This was my 2nd time attending and like last year, it really made me want to apply so liliputians NYC could be part of the event. I just don’t know it’s a realistic endeavor for December though with the holiday rush. We’ll see . . .

I did buy some really fun things though. Here’s what I brought home with me - the Veggies shirt from Squidfire (for my hubby), the Henry and Gertrude Criminal Lovers shirt from Jezebel (for me), a gnome doll from Sarah Apple (for one of my friends), a snowflake cookie from The Lower Eastside Girls Club Bake Shop (because it just looked so yummy and what a great cause!), and hopefully a pink kitten hat from DoingItHerself for Lily (she was sold out ).

Get yourself something, get your little one something, get something good AND FOR FREE with your $25 gift certificate!  One of my favorite blogs, This Mom Knows, currently has a giveaway contest for a $25 gift certificate for the online boutique Duck Duck Goose.

What do you have to do to enter?  Just visit This Mom Knows and leave a comment about what you’d like in your stocking this year.  Contest ends midnight December 12th.  I’ve already left my comment!