My daughters both have really thick hair, so finding hairclips that stay in their hair has always been a challenging task! They both have long hair with fringes growing out so need the clips to keep the hair out of their faces. I have always tried to buy clips that look pretty and match with their outfits   However we have lost so many hair clips and spent so much money on them over the years, and consequently have a mass of odd clips in our hairclip box! I also think a bigger clip such as a flower finishes a pretty outfit for a party, so we have lots of those too!

Two years ago I bought in Denmark some gorgeous plastic flower hairclips which actually stay in their hair and look really pretty. I have hardly let them wear them as I have been so scared of them losing them! On very special occasions they have come out of the drawer. So imagine my delight when when I was offered the chance to stock these flower hairclips on my Raspberry Red website! I started selling them before Christmas and had to reorder as I sold out with so many people buying them as stocking fillers. The hairclips are from a Danish company called Aquin. They also make hairbands that look like old fashioned telephone cord! They come in lots of bright fun colours. I am a now stocking these too. My daughters with thick (but fine – they have lots of it though) hair have been wearing them and they do stay in your hair. You need to twist them around a few times, like you would a normal hair band. They make a really pretty fan effect in the hair too! To complete an outfit Raspberry Red is also stocking the Aquin freshwater pearl and bead bracelets.

Launched in Spring 2010, Helen Gordon’s collection is a nostalic journey into childhood. The clothes are created around her own unique fabric designs, which are inspired by traditional fairytales and vintage fabrics. The designs are classic and practical, evoking a simpler, innocent era with the use of retro patterns and a striking palette of colours. All products are made from the highest quality fabrics using ethical manufacturers.The pyjamas are made in the UK and the dresses are manufactured in India.

Check out these adorable Hansel & Gretel and Reluctant Dragon Pyjamas and these beautiful dresses….

Phister & Philina, made by Pure Kids is a beautifully designed Danish brand.  Phister & Philina create unique and hardwearing quality children’s clothes in beautiful colour combinations. They are proud to have their heart in everything they do – whether it is design, quality, production, customer service or employee welfare. Currently in our summer sale at www.raspberryred.co.uk with 30% off are these gorgeous designs:

Phister & Philina Once mini dress

Phister & Philina Raise mini dress

Here are some of our favourites from this summer’s Kitekids collection available on www.raspberryred.co.uk ….

I had a colour analysis done about 10 years ago. My mother took 2 photos of me wearing 2 different coloured scarves. In one of the photos I looked really ill and in the other I looked like I had just come back from a sunny holiday! The power that colour can have over how we look is astounding. I have definately changed my wardrobe over the years since having my colours done. It has had a real impact on my buying choices and how I look. I  feel more confident, feel much healthier and get far more positive comments about the clothes I wear.

I can certainly see when kid’s try on Raspberry Red clothes certain colours just lift a child and some colours do nothing for them. Some parents find it hard though to know what colours suit their children, especially when a child has strong views about what colours they want to wear, and want to wear the colour all the time! Girls and pink sound familiar! Chances are if you’ve had your colours done, your child’s will be the same as yours.

Pick the right colours for kids and you can get far more value for money out of their  clothes. Your kid’s will be happier, positive  comments boost confidence  and you will want to put them in the clothes more often! It will also make it much easier to buy clothes!

Some brands have designed a functional style which they update each year in different colours and patterns.

Some of my favourites include:

Phister & Philina summer dresses which kids can carry on wearing through the winter with a long sleeve top and trousers, tights or leggings underneath. The dress is wide with elasticated arms, so has the growth space to become a great tunic as your child gets older. I have one that has now been used for 3 years winter & summer! I am delighted to say Raspberry Red are now selling Phister & Philina clothes and this dress pictured is now available from Raspberry Red.

Some other favourites include Mini a Ture summer t-shirts, fantastic thick quality cotton, which because of the thickness can be worn in the winter with a long sleeved top underneath. Katvig A-line dresses.

These Keedo dresses in very cherry, flamingo pink, irish blue, blackberry,wildberry and teal are available at sale price at the moment online www.raspberryred.co.uk