Kith+Kin

•WOWZERS•
Where has the time gone. Things have been mega busy this past year in my freelance work, and I’ve found making time to create content here has fallen way down the list, not least because I find it really difficult to do. How do you find time, energy and the creative thinking it takes to make this instagram malarkey work?? .

•MEGA•
order from my pal 😊 still some sizes left of the limited edition range. You can order from the website but I’ll be posting out after 27th Dec-lots of the eating and game playing to be done from now til then.

•That’s a wrap•
bog roll wrappers being put to good use for some xmas gifts!

Rye shortbread anyone??
Going through cupboards and attempting to use up as many jars and bags of ingredients before we move.
Still 50% off online, as that stock needs to go before we move too!

•50% OFF•
Know a small person who’d love some super cosy organic cotton clothing? Got to the online shop and get yourself a bargain or two whilst stocks last.

•50% OFF ONLINE•
Get a Christmas bargain over at the online store. It’s all got to go so tell your family and mates!

•FREE SHIPPING ALL WEEK•
Go on treat that little person in your life to some super cosy organic cotton garb. I’m still pretending that it’s summer by wandering about the house in a t shirt. Who else is hanging on to the dregs of summer? Use the code freepost at the checkout.

To give kids the fullest starts in life and not stifle them with gender expectations this is a great little thought to keep in mind. Spotted in Napoli last month on holiday.

Lovely mention in We are Scamp blog post-check them out!

* Gender Neutral Brands You Will Love *

Gender neutral has become an emotive word. Check out our new blog post featuring 5 original independent gender neutral brands we think you guys will love.👇👇

Tobias & the Bear mini rodini Tootsa MacGinty Kith+Kin Indikidual

•FLASH SALE• ⚡️⚡️ A mega 50% off this weekend, get in quick! Runs until Sunday so I can do a post out on Monday as the next day I’ll be relaxing in Italy. ☀️🍸🍷📖.

•SUMMER•VIBES• Palm pose ready. That cheeky discount is still running-this tee now only £12.60 from £18-get in! Use Spring30 at the checkout

•FREEBIE• With every purchase you'll get this double sided poster, printed on recycled card. Milestone cards for keeps and a how to guide on extending a babygrow. And there's 30% in store- code Spring30

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY. This year the focus is on plastic pollution. Small acts and changes in our shopping habits make big changes. I've been using organic cotton buds which have a paper stick by Macdonald & Taylor, and more recently taking a reusable pint glass to theatre and music venues (that's just how I roll). It's easy to feel overwhelmed by how much there is to tackle but starting with a few small things it becomes easier to add to. This picture was taken by Justin Hofman.

HOMEWORK. I've only got one pair of trousers left without a hole or rip in so this weekend I will be mostly repairing. I made this little step by step guide to darning those holes that appear- get em' before they get bigger!

FEARLESS!
Roald Dahl said "the more risks you allow children to take, the better they learn to take care of themselves". This little scruff leapt out of the box twice today whilst not able to fly, and despite it's protests I put it back in the bird box. I feel it might be an insight to my yet to be tested parenting style 😅might need to look at that...

Great event coming up! See below reasons as to why you should be attending ...

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Some people think that because women got the right to vote 100 years ago, that the equal pay act was passed in 1970, and because it was 2010 when an equality act said it’s wrong to discriminate based on gender, race, age, sexual orientation (to name just a few), that we live in an equal world.
Did you know that in a 2017 survey, girls (of all ages) felt overwhelmingly that subjects like economics and politics are more for boys than girls? Did you know that su***de is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK? Did you know that over a third of female students in mixed schools have experienced harassment? Did you know that boys and girls brains are the same, but by the age of around 7 they’ll have received 1000s of messages telling them just how different they are?
Equality starts in childhood. What we say to, and how we treat our children will shape their world. If you’d like to shape it into a more equal one, then you might like to come along to the next Raising Humans event we’re hosting on 5th June. In December last year we held a panel event where and talked about why they think equality in childhood is important. On the 5th June they’ll be discussing it again, but this time we’ll also be eating the amazing food from Susan Foynes, chef extraordinaire and founder of (and as many of you know, co-founder of ). Drinks and canapés on arrival, a delicious main course followed by fascinating conversation and pudding. Please click on the link to secure your ticket. This event (being held in the wonderful ) is very limited in numbers so grab your seat at the table quickly! Click on the link in the bio to buy your ticket. .

It's a miserable day outside but here's something to be cheerful about-30% off at the online store. Get in before it goes.

On this day, 24th April 2013 at Rana Plaza, Bangladesh, 1134 people lost their lives and a further 2500 were injured when the garment factory they were working in collapsed. Consumers have the power to demand more from fashion companies to guarantee workers are safe and respected in the workplace. I'm proud to work with to produce the Kith+Kin range, you can visit their page to see . Image by who started the conversation and continue to advocate for better conditions in the fashion industry.

30% OFF!! A gobsmackingly great offer here all spring! Spread the word. Use the code Spring30.

ASLEEP ON THE JOB.
Whoa! So it's been a long time since I last posted, apologies for the silence. I have been busy, busy with my fashion freelance work and as most self employed people know, you gotta make hay when the sun shines. Work is at a manageable pace now so I've got a bit of time back to check in regularly. Hope you've all been well. Lx.

Great blog by a great person!

Boys and Femininity: What Are We So Afraid Of? | Think or Blue When it comes to boys and princess culture, society is still intolerant. Here's what really scares us about boys and femininity, and how to overcome it.

And to all you last min.com shoppers. If you order online after this date but want it in time for Christmas, you can select the option to collect from the studio in Shoreditch up until 22nd. I'll even make you a cuppa!🎉

*T O N I G H T*
8pm

Take part in the marvellous online market, selling only the most rad unisex baby and kids wear, organised by the awesome Let Clothes Be Clothes campaign. I'll be there!

Tonight is our first Great Unisex Christmas Market! Starting at 8pm...

Featuring Little Green Radicals-Fairtrade Organic Clothes, Tootsa MacGinty, KA-BOOM, Beb & Ooo, Mimi and Will, Sewing Circus, No Pink Please and much much more!

The album is up, and can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.996549563818943.1073741835.427435487397023&type=1&l=22f275d2f3

Plus we will link to the album on our page tomorrow as well.

How this works:

Its really simple, but don't worry, our admins will be on hand to help out too!

The market runs from 8pm to midnight tomorrow night (Thursday November 30th)

At 8pm a password will be released which will declare the market open.

Comment SOLD and the PASSWORD in the comments of the item you want (on the photo album here on Facebook) - plus the size you need.

Its first come first served, so be quick!

For Little Green Radicals customers, use code "letclothesbe" on their website to purchase the 5 items available in the album.

How to pay:

Contact us via PM (private message) Don't worry, we won't take your money! All we need from you is:

1. What you want
2. The size you want
3. Who the brand/seller is
4. A paypal email address to send an invoice to (don't worry, nothing can leave your account without your say so!)

We will then pass on these details to the brand/seller and they will send an invoice and ship your items!

Enjoy the evening, and help us celebrate the best in unisex clothing from the UK :)



Pinkstinks Let Toys Be Toys - For Girls and Boys

P E A C H Y.

This sleep suit is made in 200g/m organic cotton, which translates as proper warm, super soft and no nasties.

All this week you can get 20% off at the online store with the code NOV20. All orders include a freebie set of milestone cards just a little thanks from me. Offer finishes midnight 2/12/17.

D A R N*I T. This is actually a pretty bad example as i'm a bit slap dash about my repairs but there are some beautiful examples online. There's a whole lot of squares promoting discounts and there's a few squares in my feed saying don't shop, mend & make. This is a real dilemma for me, I'm acutely aware of how much stuff we buy needlessly because we've been seduced by money off and how infrequently we bother to repair but I am also a small business owner trying to make clothes in a responsible way. I've decided to take part in the discount mania and offer 20% off, firstly as a small thanks to all the rad people who have followed me and took part in/support the comp. Secondly, with each purchase I include a how to guide on extending the life of clothes. This hopefully inspires you to get crafty with your garms. The checkout code is NOV20, runs Fri-Sun.

WHY IT MATTERS. I've worked in fashion a while now and am very familiar with it's appetite for exploitation in the pursuit of profit. When set up Kith+Kin one of core requirements was that manufacturers I work with have social compliance in place. This essentially means there is no child labour, no forced labour, no discrimination, workers are free to associate and have the right to form collectives, are paid fairly, paid for overtime, and work in a safe environment. GOTS and SAI8000 certification are top external awards for ensuring your garment was made by workers who are respected and protected, look out for these when purchasing online. Want to know why this matters... Watch the trailer for 'The True Cost'.

Today we remember and honour our trans sisters/siblings who lost their lives to transphobic violence and discrimination, and recognise the continued threat of violence to those who live out their truth. Our genders and the way we express them evolve over our lives and as a feminist I want to make sure I'm building a future fit for everyone. I made this t-shirt to raise funds for Sisters Uncut, a group who fight for life saving domestic violence services, including specialist services for LGBT* folk. As the amazing Flavia Dzodan said "my feminism will be intersectional or it will be bu****it". Tee can be found at www.neon.teemill.co.uk

Last day to enter the comp for a rad t-shirt. Has been great getting to know other parents supporting the amazing campaign run by For info on how to enter head over to

*WOOP* Kith+Kin Design is now a Let Clothes Be Clothes approved retailer. We've got their Best Practice award because smashing gender stereotypes in clothing is what it's all about!

The high price of low cost fashion. Powerful words by also featured in 2nd issue zine.

I did a little Q&A with about Kith+Kin, head over to her blog to discover why gender neutrality and sustainability are important to me and what approach I take to make Kith+Kin unique. www.musingmum.co.uk

Words with pictures, my favourite kind of book!

FRIYAY!

I did a little Q&A with Musing Mum to talk about how I got started and why there is an emphasis on gender neutral in my work. Also.... the competition on Instagram is still running, get yourselves over there to find out how to enter.

Q&A with Kith + Kin Design founder For the next couple of weeks I’m in the proud company of Louise, founder of Kith + Kin Design, for our competition collaboration. Regular readers will know that I’m pas…