Beach and water, there’s nothing better than planning a holiday and shopping for those little outfits is part of the joy of becoming a parent. What’s more it doesn’t have to cost the earth.

Our latest sale is nautical heaven. Week-end a la mer, a brand which has become synonymous with Breton stripe styles,  offers French chic styles to help you create perfect half pint sailors this Summer.  The sale offers a range of gorgeous blue, red and white designs, as well as pink, blue and white outfits for infants.

‘New Nautical’ stripes are set to become a huge hit on the beaches this year so kit those mini wardrobes up now and save. 

To help you carry off one of the season’s most wearable trends accessorise your little ones’ navy stripes with a pair of orange sandals or a cool orange hat and if you are feeling a little more British this summer pair up with deep royal reds to join in the Jubilee celebrations!

This adorable nautical T-shirt is a bargain at £6.99 (rrp £15.50) matched with this great pair of red summer board shorts with elasticated waist and draw strings at the legs (£10.99 rrp £24.25).

This cute dress is fab for little mermaids walking on the beach (£12.99 rrp £28.50) great with a denim jacket!

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.