Getting to meet Fiona Bell, founder of the children’s vintage clothing and textile company, Their Nibs, proves to be more of an adventure than I bargained for. We’d arranged to meet at her Kensal Rise, north London store. But upon entering the shop

■ Vary the stylist The most satisfying thing about the vintage look is its appeal for everyone – from a proud grandmother to the trendiest mother. A grandmother may style a vintage dress in a more traditional way, with a ballet-wrap cardigan and ballet-style pumps, but the same d...

1) Match a little girl’s vintage party dress with a bolero-style ballet wrap and ballet pumps for that added party glamour.2) The same dress could be styled with a long sleeve T-shirt underneath worn with a battered pair of canvas Superga-style lace-ups.3) Customise plainer retro...

Perfectly capturing childhood innocence, charming  illustrations of Belle and her rabbit Boo can be found clambering all over this subtly nostalgic collection.The Birthday Surprise, £11The delightfully illustrated picture book debut of Belle & Boo

Since opening their doors in London's Notting Hill in 2003, Their Nibs have gained a reputation as one of the finest purveyors of vintage-inspired fashions for children. Cowboys, aeroplanes, fairies, Russian dolls all feature among their collection. The passion for Their Nibs has...

by Tootsa McGinty and très chic wooden toys by French brand Janod.We can almost hear those sleigh bells now...Don't miss... Find out how Steiff, Bonnie Baby and P'Kolino fared in the Junior Design Awards 2012