Welcoming you back from the Easter bank holiday weekend, this week’s Half Pint Chic sale is a combination of Baby Graziella brands featuring Coccobirillo, Boys and Girls and Baby Graziella.

This beautiful Italian childrenswear designer offers a range of adorable clothing to get you ready for summer.  For the girls pretty t-shirts and dresses with plenty of frills, bows and diamantes and for the boys, smart nautical styles, crisp polo collars, bermuda shorts and fancy shirts for all occasions. Lots of red, whites and blues again, great for the Jubilee.

Baby Graziella is also a clear favourite amongst the mini celebrities including most recently, baby Clemency ,TV journalist Kate Silverton’s newborn.

We love, this gorgeous combination of red and white for the little ladies and smart and sporty navy set for the little soldiers in our lives.

This week the Huffington Post opened a blogging debate on whether we should care about children's fashion? 

The question feels a bit wrong headed - of course it isn't important - but it is fun and it is undeniable that children love to dress up, so provided that fashion is about them and what they want to do, rather than something imposed on them how can it be bad? 

The weekly sales we run at Halfpintchic.com,  we like to think, encourage experimentation and make it fun. The discounts mean parents can buy beautiful clothes without breaking the bank and the variety of brands introduces far greater choice for the kids (if you let them).   

Our latest sale features Scandinavian designer Lille Barn – beautifully made clothes in natural fabrics created to make dressing children easy and maintaining their good looks wash after wash. All garments (including their Merino Wools) are machine washable.

We say yes to children’s fashion, what do you think? Give us your opinion here in our comment box.

Easter is approaching fast and many of us will be lucky enough to escape for a while with the family and enjoy some precious time together.

Luxury travel gurus Babyfriendly Boltholes has helped us put together a super list of last minute breaks for you and the little ones, as well as some must have items from our special Easter Weekend sale.

French escape

 A New boutique house crammed with mid-century classics and boasting a heated infinity pool with views of snow-capped Pyrenees! This pretty white bag by Tartine et Chocolat is a great accessory for any little girl collecting eggs this Easter!

Beach bolthole

A Family-friendly hip hotel on Portugal's Algarve coast that combines cool contemporary interiors and a beach-side location with creche, kids club, indoor and outdoor pools and Easter egg hunts! This gorgeous rose swimsuit by Miss Blumarine will cheer up any beach babe.

Rustic retreat

A truly trendy Trullo near Ostuni on Italy' south-west coast that comes with funky furnishings a private pool and an organised Easter egg hunt. A lovely sundress like this green paisley one by Sunuva will be perfect for country walks paired with a cute straw hat.

Bay break

Family-friendly, mid-century modern is the feel of this surf-central beach bolthole, just a short stroll from Widemouth Bay in North Cornwall. These fabulous boys surfer shorts will be fun to wear in the waves.

Country chic

Quintessential country cottage with contemporary edge, just outside the market town of Shaftesbury. These comfy teddy bear pyjamas are great to relax in with a warm cup of cocoa before bed.

 Which is your favourite?

Happy holidays!

David Beckham was spotted with pretty in grey - baby girl Harper - celebrating the launch of Victoria’s new collection in New York this week.

We loved Harper’s little grey cashmere dress. Grey is the black of children's fashion, it still offers a smart look to an outfit without the boldness of black. We picked out some of our own LGF’s that’s Little Favs for the mini wardrobe and some tips to help brighten up grey.

• Look for citrus or fluorescent shades which always compliment the flatness and formality of grey. Yellows and greens are perfect for preschoolers who enjoy fun colours.
• To soften up if you are not that adventurous stick to plain pastel shades which are great with any grey especially dark grey shades
• A little grey skirt like this one by Baby Graziella works fabulously with a pair of candy floss pink tights. A super cute pleated wool skirt. It has an elasticated waist and sweet little green bow with shoe charm.
• Finally accessorise plain grey babygrows with a smart denim flat cap or a colourful headband for the girls

Have you spotted any cute grey numbers recently? share them with us!  

Warm your fingers and babies up with our latest boutique sale featuring a gorgeous selection of Bonnie Baby clothing for newborns up to 2 years old.

Spotted on celeb offspring including Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker designer and founder Tracy Samuel has created brightly coloured polo necks, leggings, scarves and hats to help keep your little snowmen wrapped up as winter resurfaces.

We love this Irma Cashmere Dress would look great with a pair of grey tights.

For the boys how about this smart patchwork navy Corduroy Dungaree, perfect with a white polo underneath.

Hurry you have until Saturday!

Happy shopping

Louis Bardo Bullocks, one of Hollywood’s most stylish tots, has given us a bit of inspiration for hats this winter.  He has already been seen sporting a range of fabulous head warmers, from knit beanies to khaki fisherman hats so we thought we would suggest some from our very own designer brands to help your babies stay warm and chic on those crisp afternoon walks.

We want see your how your minis are keeping warm this winter. Post your favourite picture on our facebook page and we will send a prize to the one with the most likes!

The Cashmere Cuddle hat

Little Barn’s Cashmere Cuddle Hat is soft and an adorable baby hat for ages 0-6 months.  £11.50 (was £25.00).

Hat and mittens

This Alpaca fleece lined mouse hat and matching mits is by Egg by Susan Lazar.  Available in three colours at just £30.00 (was £62.00)

The classic beanie

This super soft 100% cashmere beanie by Oscar and Valentine is great to keep the ears lovely and snug and comes with special bag – great gift idea. £21.00 (was £43.00)

The baby bonnet

Another classic Oscar and Valentine 100% Cashmere crochet trim bonnet with sweet hearts over the ears.  Special presentation bag included. £23.00 (was £48.00)

The question beckons - What will Beyonce's baby be wearing in 2012?

The subject of little Blue Ivy Carter has been exploding worldwide lately and Kelly Rowland, amongst others, has already been spotted shopping to buy the newborn a funky Bob Marley print babygrow.

If you want to follow in the fashionable baby steps of former the Destiny’s Child star’s little one we have a fabulous collection of designer babygrows at affordable prices in our Baby Chic boutique.

Check out this gorgeous green print Keep the Planet Cool playsuit from Little Green Radicals.

Cashing in on the new arrival of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s first child, Blue Ivy, a fashion designer has applied to make ‘Blue Ivy Carter NYC’ a trademark name.

The New York designer Joseph Mbeh filed an application with a US Patent and Trademark Office just four days after the little girl was born.

In an attempt to place a line of children’s clothes under the name, the application, which cost Mbeh just $25, was successful. It was unknown at the time that’ Blue Ivy Carter NYC’ was filed without the consent of the infant’s famous parents.

The New York designer, who also owns another fashion label, FourFront, has made a collection of mock up photos of girls in clothing with tags bearing Blue Ivy Carter NYC on them.

Designer children’s clothes for new-borns

Whilst you might not have the former Destiny’s Child cash flow or would like to set up a label yourself, you can still find some great gifts for new-borns.

We love these bootylicious baby booties from My 1^st Years. The leather sheepskin booties will keep new feet feeling fresh and comfortable.

They can also be personalised with delicate threading around the ankle. The £25 baby boots, suitable for 3-6 month year olds, are a particular favourite of Elton John and David Furnish. They are available in both pink and blue.

If you’re not crazy in love with fancy footwear, maybe these solid silver little acorns would make the ideal gift for a new-born. They too can be personalised, making a great Christening memento or just celebrating the new arrival. The keepsake gift can be attached to a leather cord, pink/blue ribbon or silver chain. The little acorns from Marie Walshe Jewellery will set you back around £55 approximately.

For more designer baby clothes and gifts, check out the Half Pint Chic sale.