As my son let the dogs outside this morning, he exclaimed, “Its cold outside!”.¬† I smiled and thought about how i’m so used to this as I grew up in the city of Chicago!¬† (In the Windy City, we complain but inside we subconsciously look forward to the change of seasons.) Although I’m accustomed to the changing climate, I try to keep in¬†mind that my little ones are still a lot more sensitive to¬†the cold weather¬†than I am.¬† Coats are of utmost importance for little¬†bodies!¬† Now there’s a very good excuse to purchase him or her a new little winter coat.¬†Here’s what I usually do:

1. Invest in a nice durable coat for everyday use.  Diesel makes nice nylon puffer coats that are great for boys and girls.  They keep them very warm without skimping on style.  My favorites are the Diesel Jiuppob Jacket in Midnight Blue and the Diesel Jeudux Jacket in Orange. 

2.¬† Get a nice dress coat for holidays or special occasions.¬† I’ve been to holiday parties, funerals, weddings, and other special occasions where I see kids dressed up pretty nicely but they are wearing this big puffy casual coat.¬†It just doesn’t fit for those occasions and its very obvious.¬†Dressy coats are so nice and classy.¬† I LOVE Marie Chantal coats for the girls.¬† They are all very well made and have the prettiest of details.¬†¬† Ben Sherman makes very, very nice coats for boys.¬† Their coats¬†are great because they can be dressed up or dressed down.¬† Plus, most of their coats are brought down from the men’s line so your little guy can be just like daddy!¬†

Regardless of which coat you choose, remember that coats are the first thing people see on your kids.  They are a bit more of an investment than any other regular piece of clothing but its totally worth it. 

Shop totsnstyle.com now for sales on new styles for your fall wardrobe.¬†¬†¬†Whether your looking for pretty Ella Moss Girl dresses or¬†classy Ben Sherman dress shirts, we have what’s in style at 25% off.¬† Also visit us for key wardrobe pieces by Diesel Kids¬†on sale as well.¬†

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It is so entertaining to scope for new products to bring on board to totsnstyle.com.¬†¬† As a mother and a business owner I have come to appreciate the stories behind beatiful fashion creations.¬† Here is one I wanted to share with you.¬† I love the Felix Rey Diaper Bags and I know you will too.¬† Beautiful designs with a mix of trendy and classic accents that are unlike others in the “baby market”.¬† Here is their story.

Sulaika Zarrouk and Lily Rafii, the design duo behind Felix Rey handbags, joined forces in March, 2001 to design accessories for the smart and stylish girl-about-town, one who longs for colorful bags that add the perfect finishing touch to any outfit and excessive collection of shoes. Lily and Sulaika know all too well from personal experience that their customer had probably gone a tad over-budget on one too many Manicures and Manolos so the pair set out to offer affordable luxury in their handbag collection.

Prior to the launch of Felix Rey, Lily, a Georgetown graduate, worked at Morgan Stanley gaining a crash course in finance. After graduating from NYU and FIT, Sulaika landed a job in Collection Design at Donna Karan. In 2001, Lily took a dramatic turn from finance and joined Sulaika to create Felix Rey. Their feminine and flirty designs quickly gained a cult following, flying off the shelves as soon as they landed at Bergdorf Goodman, Takashimaya, Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel and Kitson, to name a few. Felix Rey accessories take a fresh and feminine approach to vintage inspiration, including touches such as bows, ruffles and hearts. The bags are in a class of their own – it’s no wonder that the collection has been touted as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” meets “Sex and the City.” It is perfectly suited for the modern girl with a whimsical flair for style.

In just five years, the company has become hugely successful, scoring coveted placement on Sex and the City and gaining loyal customers in celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton. Style-making celebrities aren’t the only people who have taken notice of their darling bags. Luca Orlandi personally commissioned Lily and Sulaika to design bags for his clothing line Luca Luca. They also do private label for the trendy boutique Scoop.

Not content to rest on their laurels, the pair continues to arm themselves with experience to keep their hold on fashion success in a fickle industry. Last fall, Lily enrolled in the executive MBA program at Columbia. Judging by their consistent progress and growth, the best is yet to come for Felix Rey. A steady rise to fashion triumph with staying power was, after all, their careful business plan.