Marc Jacobs license, especially as I sadly missed the preview in London, and the collection showed a promising start with some really fashion forward sixties futurist dresses and a beautiful blue, fun fur coat with leather trimmings for girls.The main

At 5 am on Sunday morning I receive a text message stating that my flight has been cancelled, due to adverse weather conditions, my hopes of attending Amsterdam’s famous children’s fashion fair Kleine Fabriek’s 10th edition are dashed. Luckily

-like-your-gran styles, as seen at Sarabanda. Echoing the trend in adult collections, there were rabbit and mink trims on coats, hats and handbags, but the British market is more likely to have faux-fur versions of popular pieces. Girlswear featured an assortment

Trends may come and go, but the children’s look inspired by generations of royals (think Queen Victoria dressing her children in kilts at Balmoral; or little Charles and Anne in their double-breasted, velvet-collared Harris tweed coats) has run

of the featured clothing. Already on our wish list of must-haves is this dashing leather bomber jacket, the rather cool aviator shades and this beautiful trench coat. Recently launched at this summer's Pitti Bimbo is Florence, Gucci's children's collection

Top-end high street retailer French Connection launches its maternity range this November. The 26-piece capsule collection features popular designs from the Autumn/Winter 10, from jersey jumpsuits to military coats, all tailored to fit a blossoming

Chic leather coated in a water resistant sealant, the American cult classic Sun Sandal is practical come rain or shine. They will be available online at super stylish Scandinavian store, Kidsen, this month. From £34.99 (the sandals are also

colour - almost getting us in the mood for Christmas again! As seen at many other of the press previews, orange is still key. We love the orange boys coat with furry trimmed hood. Looks great styled with the coloured corduroy trousers. Don't miss... our

Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Puffin, £5.99)First published in 1990, this classic picture book by well-loved husband and wife team Janet and Allan Ahlberg is filled with eager young pupils learning all the new and exciting rituals

and pour on a few drops of food colouring. Hard boil the eggs. While still warm, roll eggs over the cling film – the creases in the cling film will create an uneven coating of colour. Leave to dry then repeat with a different colour. 2 Engraved eggs