Zaara's Closet

Shopping for Thanksgiving party already? If you have a little princess at home, look no further than the Lipstik Pink Sequin Rose dress. Available in sizes 4, 5 and 6. Reduced from US$64 to US$48 in Everything But the Princess (get another 20% off on Nov. 1 with coupon Spooky). Pair with the Me Too Silver Rosette Lulu ballet flats. Now all you need is something to keep her warm and cozy as temperatures dip. I have just the thing for you. The Luna Luna Muse Jacket is down to US$54 (from US$74). Size 3T, 4T (add US$4 for 4+ sizes). You are so welcome… Come back again soon to see what else I have found for you.

No one makes children’s winter coats like Deux par Deux. No one. The Casse Noisette coat from the 2010 collection is on sale for US$55 at Smug Baby (originally listed at US$74). Sizes 12m, 18 m and 24 m. If only they had one in 3T or 4T! Another strong contender for the cutest coat this year is the Ainsi Font Coat with the flower applique around the chest.

Shop the Japanese inspired Red Riding Hood look  at Du Pareil Au Meme (DPAM)! Hooded boiled wood coat for 24 month- olds (US$47); Lakmi tee (US$10.5) for 18 month old; Lakmi pants  (US$17) for 3 to 23 month olds; and boots (US$72 at many sizes). Alas the doll motif dress is available only in size 12 months.

DPAM is offering free shipping (Nov 7-21) to international destinations including the US for orders over US$140 (Eur100). Great opportunity to get an incredibly cute ensemble for your posh tot: the Kimo Dress  (sizes 3 to 10 years for US$38), the Kimomant Coat (sizes 3 and 3 years for US$58)  and the Descoeursf Boots (US$72 for sizes 7 to 11 and more). You save US$28 on shipping! Click on DPAM under Categories on the side bar for the best in the current DPAM line.

Fuchsia Sweater Coat by Catimini (available in size 9 and 18 months at Comfy Kids for US$84) or Lakmivest Hooded Jacket  by Du Pariel Au Meme (size 6 and 12 months for US$44.21) for your little one? Or will it be the Gourmandises Red Jacket by Berlingot available at Bibaloo in sizes 9, 12, 18 months for US$44.25 (shipping to the US and Canada is approximately US$15)?

How cute is the Deux par Deux Ombrella set, especially at the prices offered by Popodona: the mitts are available in size 18 m to 4 yrs at US$14.5, the hat (size 18 and 24 m) at US$18, and the oh-so-delicious poncho at US$33.5 for size 3, 4 and 5 yrs.  

Russian folk art nesting dolls are showing up on up market children’s clothing lines this year. A Russian nesting doll (also known as the matryoshka or babushka doll) is a set of dolls, decreasing in size, placed one inside the other. I remember my father bringing these dolls from his travels and was filled with nostalgia when I saw them on Fall 2010 children’s clothing. Already spotted them on a backpack by Monsoon UK (absolutely adorable), on a dress by Oilily, a dress and coat by DPAM, a tee by Tea Collection. Leave a message here if you spot any other. If you decide to get these (I sure did!), don’t forget to mention Zaara’s Closet.