These capsule holiday wardrobes are all your child will  need for a summer getaway, from swimwear and sunnies to a cotton robe and cool tees, worth over £500.   All the items are from renowned Alex and Alexa designers such as Burberry, Roberto Cavalli and D&G Junior, and cater for either boy or girl aged 2 – 12 years.

Click the link below for access to the website for the whole range of clothing available and hit the Facebook link for more information about the competition and your chance to win.

AlexandAlexa Giveaway! Enter to WIN 10 Luxury Holiday Pieces worth over £500!

The image below shows you a glimpse of the new clothing featured for New York fashion week, but it represents just a snapshot of the luxury brands and designs available in Spring / Summer 2011 for your child.

Layering, layering, layering – that’s the thing at the moment.  Clothing doesn’t have to be dull just because the weather is colder, simply add extra layers and combine clothing to give a great new look.  Wear leggings under skirts for extra warmth, and long sleeved t-shirts under tunics and sleeveless or short-sleeved dresses.  The combinations you can create are plentiful and at the same time you can help to make your daughters outfits look unique!

The selection of clothing above is from the new Winter 2010 collection from Boden, where you will find lots of lovely clothes for girls and boys that can be mixed and matched.

Autumn is my favourite time of year and I love the clothing that goes with the season too.  I’m not a huge fan of the sun and prefer to keep covered up, so a return to long sleeves and cosy tops is much more my thing.

The new Autumn / Winter 2010 collection from Boden is packed full of gorgeous separates that will give your daughter’s wardrobe a whole new lease of life.  The outfits above represent just a snippet of what is on offer this year and as ever with Boden, each item is available in at least 2 or 3 colourways or designs making the choices even larger.

We all love our children to look smart and presentable and when they are wearing Marie Chantal they can’t help but do just that!  With beautiful styles and fabrics, this luxurious collection of clothing for boys and girls from birth to 12 will be impressive for a formal day out, visit to Grandma or just relaxing days at home.

Subtle colours dominate the collection, which contains popular items such as sun-tops and dresses, Capri pants and jeans, t-shirts and cardigans, coats, shoes and accessories for girls, tops, trousers and very posh suits for boys, whilst for babies the Marie Chantal collection includes a fine modern silk christening dress.

Buy now and enjoy a 15% discount on the collection using voucher code:  SS10001

This hat is made from a khaki coloured corduroy which has a soft and warm wintry feel to it.  Lined with deep curly fleece, the combination of these two fabrics not only looks great, but feels good and keeps out the cold too.  The flaps can be fastened up like shown in the image, or pulled down to give extra protection from the wind for the ears.  Either way, the hat looks great.

It isn’t too late to buy that perfect outfit for your little one to wear for Christmas.  At Childrensalon last order date for Christmas delivery is 23rd December 2009 for the UK, 22nd December for the USA and 21st December for the rest of the world.  As a special Christmas treat for UK delivery, standard delivery is now free until 23rd December 2009 (for orders over £50)!  Not only are there some fabulous new outfits to tempt you, but also 386 different products are currently being offered at sale prices – what are you waiting for?

These Zoggs UV sun hats in deep blue or pink are very deep so will ensure heads and necks are well covered.

Other items of sun protection for children are also available.

That hat has been beautifully hand-knit in 100% wool, with a textured nose, tongue and eyes and has in-built tabs with ties under the chin to keep your child warm.  A soft lining has been added to the hat to ensure maximum comfort.

Available in either small / medium or medium / large sizes.

If the design of this cute hat appeals to you, you may be interested to know that a matching long-handled shoulder bag is also available.  Together or separately they would make a wonderful gift this Christmas.

Most kids are more style conscious these days than when I was a child, and it isn’t just the girls who cause angst with their parents when buying clothes.  Boys too are getting in on the act.  My own 11 year old has just been treated to his first shopping experience when he was given (almost) free range over the choice of clothing.  All part of growing up I suppose, but I can see disagreements looming in the not too distant future.

The outfit above is just a sample of winter clothing that is now available from Boden, and brings together nicely the styles that kids are going for at the moment, but they are also within the limits set by parents.  Therefore, both parties should be quite happy!  Cargo pants, baseball boots, college hoodies, padded gillets and beanie hats will be a popular choice this season.

This lovely knitted beret for girls is from Uttam Direct, the range that is rapidly becoming a real trendsetter.  Inspired by the East, Uttam embraces the traditions and beauty of Nepal, India and Japan, with styles, colours and fabrics that are easy to wear and bang on trend.  It is easy to see why top celebrities including Sienna Miller, Lily Allen, Fearne Cotton, Amanda Holden, Myleene Klass and Alesha Dixon have been seen wearing items from the brand.

Available in either plum, pink or blue in two sizes, the hat has been hand-knitted and is hand wash only.