I want that outfit for me!

Just in! Check out this new outfit from Luna Luna Copenhagen:

Previously a designer for Jones New York Dress and Tahari, Luna Luna Copenhagen's Heidi Maria Schwark knows her stuff. She teams amazing design with comfort and style to create some of the cutest clothes around. She's a mom, so she knows that kids' clothes need to be easy-care, machine-washable with little or no ironing. 80% made in the USA!

Here's her website.

Silhouette Artist coming to Kool Kids!

Did you ever get a silhouette portrait from Disneyland when you were a kid? That was the first thing I thought of when I saw this video. What a classic way to represent your family on the hallway picture wall. Grouped together in a symmetrical composition, they will look modern yet playful. Or split them up and display each in your child's room. I love that one of the families in the video got portraits of mom and dad too.

On October 16th, from 10-2, silhouette artist Karl Johnson will be here at Kool Kids Couture! Please call the store to set up your appointment. (You must have an appointment.) Watch this video, he is amazing.

Riley Roos are such cute shoes!

Just got in some super stylin' Riley Roos for baby boys, in newborn to 24 month sizing. Riley Roos are flexible, lightweight, with a rubber padded sole and are a great choice for developmental footwear. Read more about Riley Roos on their website.

Do you want to keep the Avenue thriving?

As our friends at Baby Buzz left Willow Glen for Los Gatos, we started really thinking about what gives a downtown area a feeling of community and a unique character. How do we keep independent, locally owned businesses in business? Is it important to you that your downtown have a reciprocal relationship with residents?

It does take more effort for our local residents to shop on the Avenue, rather than online or at the mall. Maybe parking isn’t as convenient. Maybe you can find a better price online. But think about some of the benefits of checking out your shops here first.

When you shop at locally owned, independent businesses, more money stays in the community. The chart below gives an example of the same $100 spent at an independently owned shop, and at a non-locally owned business. 68% of money spent stays in the community with a locally owned business, as opposed to 43% for a non-local business.

From: the Andersonville Study

Cinda Baxter from the 3/50 Project, a group committed to supporting independently owned businesses writes: ”States are gasping for air as their sales tax revenues drop. Commercial property tax roles shrink as brick and mortars go dark. And our quality of life, directly connected to emergency services, sidewalks, streets, state agencies, school programs, park systems, etc. suffer.” The 3/50 Project Blog

The success of locally owned businesses is essential to keeping benefits of the community that can’t be measured by dollar signs. People who own the shop you walk into, really care about YOU, and care about the town. They want to make a profit, yes, but usually the bottom line is customer satisfaction and community enrichment.

“Local owners with much of their life savings invested in their businesses have a natural interest in the long-term health of the community. Community-based businesses are essential to charitable endeavors, frequently serving on local boards, and supporting a variety of causes." reclaimdemocracy.org

Think about your favorite locally owned, independent businesses here in town that you would not want to lose. Take an extra minute to stop in and support them FIRST, before hitting the freeway or the internet.

POSTED BY: Kimberly Wassenberg Hull

SALE SALE SALE

Beco on sale for limited time

Beco Carriers are on sale:

Butterfly II $125

Gemini $105

The Summer Collection is on sale until September 30.

Pre-order See Kai Run by the end of the week

10% off if you pre-order your adorable shoes. You have until Friday! Check out the styles HERE and give us a call with your choices.

Now Taking Pre-Orders for See Kai Run Shoes

These will ship next week, so check out the latest styles here on the See Kai Run website, pick your faves and call us up. We will order exactly what you need. You will receive 10% off if you preorder!

See Kai Run has 3 lines to fit your child up to 6 years of age!

See Kai Run-sizes 3 to 9

Kai-new line sizes 8 to 13

Smaller-0 to 24 months

Here is a cutie preview...

"I See London, I See France...

I don't see your underpants!" says Monkeybar Buddies. Let the girls be girls and play, play, play. No more ugly shorts under dresses or school uniform skirts. Monkeybar Buddies are also a smart layering option under soccer uniform shorts, or over dance leotards. Sizes 2T-16, $16.

Image from Monkeybar Buddies

Who Wants $20? I Do! I Do!

You do, too? Here's how it works: come in to Kool Kids Couture and spend $100 or more in one visit. We will give you a card that is good for $20 off your next purchase of $30 or more. The $20 must be used during this month of August, and must be on a different day from your original purchase. When I'm school shopping I always forget something and have to make a return visit to the store...now you'll get $20 the next time you go in! Cards will be given out til we run out, so hurry up and get in here!

What's in a Name? Petunia Pickle Bottom

Petunia Pickle Bottom was founded by a trio of friends in 2000. The head designer's father coined the name when she was a toddler. The trio changed the dreaded diaper bag into an item essential to mommy chic. Remember, not so long ago, when your only diaper bag choices were a baby blue quilted teddy bear print or a pastel pink baby footprint bag? PPB has taken silk brocades, cut velvets and hand-woven tweeds from the fashion world to make their bags something any mom is proud to carry. They've added accessories for you, such as wallets and shopper totes, and have increased their line to include bedding, carriers and layette, all with the same fashion-forward style that you have come to expect from Petunia Pickle Bottom.

For the whole story, read more HERE

Do You Love Hot Dog on a Stick Lemonade?

We found the recipe! I've tried it many times and it tastes just the same as at the mall-HEAVEN! Don't let the sugar amount freak you out, it's probably less than a Capri Sun or other sugar drink.

The recipe is here

You can make this into a kid activity. Put them outside if you are worried about lemon juice squirting all over your kitchen. I use a strainer over a Pyrex 2-cup measure to sort out the seeds and other yucky stuff.

Kids can:

Gather supplies

Pick lemons

Scoop sugar

Measure water

Juice lemons

Stir

Kids' contributions will vary according to age but you might be surprised at how quickly they learn and how happy they are to help.

Next post: how to make the hat. Just kidding.

Lincoln Avenue ON SALE

Saturday, July 23, from 10-6, Lincoln Avenue in Willow Glen is ON SALE! This is downtown WG's premier Bi-Annual sale, and dining and shopping are all within walking distance. Are you lucky enough to live in Willow Glen? Walk on down here! Our Summer Sale is in full swing, and if you print
THIS, you will receive an additional 10% off your purchase, but through Sunday only! After our Summer Sale, the prices go back up to the regular price, so hurry in soon.

SUMMER SALE

We are having our Annual Summer Sale to make room for all the cute Fall stuff!

Summer apparel on sale, one week only: 30-50% off from Tuesday, July 19, to Sunday, July 31. After the sale, prices go back up so come in now if you want to take advantage of the great pricing on this adorable summer apparel. Our gorgeous weather will continue...isn't that old sundress getting all stained with popcicles?!

Print this post and bring it in for an additional 10% off through Sunday the 24th only!!!

Is your angel looking a little shaggy?

Come on down and get the kids all cleaned up. Kool Kids Couture is hosting hairstylist Toni Guel every Wednesday starting July 20th. She will be here from 2-4pm doing boys and girls haircuts. The latest trend in hair these days is FEATHERS and Toni's got 'em! We are also offering Glamour Girl parties. Make-up, Hair, and all the glittery giggly fun that goes with it.
Please call us at the store to set up your appointment. 408-971-4101.
Haircuts: $15

Beco Baby Carriers Here Now

Active mom Gabby Caperon started Beco Baby in 2005. She started by sewing diaper covers, but the baby carriers quickly took over. Gabby wanted a carrier for her newborn son, and was not impressed with commercial US carriers. She began researching baby wearing in other cultures, and was inspired to make her own wrap style carrier. She sold this first wrap to a mom in the grocery store! Gabby made and sold a few different styles of baby wearing carriers, but did not like all the strapping and wrapping that was going on. In 2006 she shifted her business plan and designed the Beco, with easy on and off features, and a streamlined design. She sewed them all in the beginning and now has a small sewing center in Costa Mesa, California.

These carriers are machine-washable and can support babies from newborn to toddler.

Gemini $130
• 4 in 1 baby carrier
• Front carry (facing in and facing out), back carry, and hip carry
• Made in USA

Butterfly II $140
• Removable head rest and infant support
• newborn to toddler (7-45 lbs/3.5 - 20 kg)
• front and back carry
• made in USA and China

Big Weekend!

Kool Shoes, Dude

Native Shoes are here!

This creative and fun line of EVA injection-molded shoes is based in Vancouver Canada. More refined than the familiar Crocs, these kicks have design reminiscent of classic Vans, Topsiders and Chucks. They are lightweight, colorful, and oh-so comfortable. We have the Miller and the Jefferson in unisex sizes from 4/5 to Adult.

$29.95-$34.95

Check out this interview with founder Damian Van Zyll De Jong.