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Claridge's Charleston treat for Mother's Day
By Catherine O'Dolan on 27/02/2013 11:58:00
There are times when all mummies need a teensy moment of escapism from the (wonderful) world of children and chores. So how about a spot of Great Gatsby-style glamour within the gloriously Art Deco hallowed halls of esteemed luxury hotel Claridge
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Junior reviews A Monster in Paris
By Catherine O'Dolan on 11/06/2012 16:34:02
Frankenstein meets Moulin Rouge in this glamorous Gallic caper
of delivery man Raoul and his sidekick Emile’s meddling experiment that goes wrong, the explosion that caused a teensy insect to grow to gargantuan proportions has also bestowed upon the creature a soulful singing voice and some nifty dance routines. Cue a
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Elsy catwalk Spring/Summer 2011 catwalk report at Pitti Bimbo
By Catherine O'Dolan on 24/06/2010 18:06:42
A girlie show of frills and frothy dresses is the final catwalk show of the first day at Pitti Bimbo
There was a distinctly holiday feel at Italian brand Elsy's catwalk show where an array of young girls sporting frills and raras trotted down the catwalk to a thumping, stomping beat. The collection is a bit like postcards from around the world
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Ice Iceberg AW11 Catwalk Report
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/01/2011 16:01:38
Junior reports on the latest catwalk shows at Pitti Bimbo: Ice Iceberg
noisy punk rendition of What A Wonderful World as giant red and white balloons fell from the sky, giving the models another chance to dance and bop.
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Rocking The Runway at Pitti Bimbo 2013: How to be a child model
By Catherine O'Dolan on 24/01/2013 16:33:00
Insider tips for strutting your stuff down the catwalk of Florence's kids fashion fair
, that helps too.Read these tips in our behind-the-scenes mini guide to making it to the top of the children's fashion world:Love to dance! At this season's show by Italian designers Monnalisa, we were treated to various dance moves to Gangnam Style (with
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27–29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/04/2011 14:00:16
Junior's guide to the best family festivals ever checks out the Off The Tracks festival
The Christians and Los Pacominos featuring Paul Young. There’s also an expansive musical offering that blends world, roots, folk, dance, trance and fusion set around three stages in and around the pretty courtyard of the Donington Park Farmhouse.For the kids A
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LARMER TREE FESTIVAL: JULY 1-3
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:21:06
Junior Festival Guide checks out the Larmer Tree Festival 2011
. Musical interludes Billed as “a festival of acoustic folk and world music, but also roots, blues, jazz, Americana, and reggae”, Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra open the festival, followed over 80 acts across six stages. For the kids Hands On! workshops
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27-29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:15:16
Junior's Family Festival Guide kicks off the season with the Off The Tracks festival
include The Christians and Los Pacominos featuring Paul Young. There’s also an expansive musical offering that blends world, roots, folk, dance, trance and fusion set around three stages in and around the pretty courtyard of the Donington Park Farmhouse
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Girl Power: 10 rules for raising successful daughters
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/02/2011 12:12:11
They might say it's a man's world, but girls can be bright and brilliant too!
, drama, dance, sports. Learning to manage busy schedules teaches them organizational and planning skills, but make sure they have some quiet time too.7. Allow your daughter to be competitive Girls sometimes avoid competitive activities unless
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The Family Festival Guide 2012
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/05/2012 10:16:32
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
Off The Tracks Festival, Donington Park, DerbyshireMay 25–27Small is beautiful is the mantra of this twice-yearly affair with a mix of world music, roots, folk, dance and trance set across three stages. There’s also plenty of arts, crafts
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