Celebrity-inspired Puffer Coats for Kids

Written by Mary Fetzer on November 17, 2009 – 8:44 am -

Kids love to be outdoors in the cold weather, but we parents often worry about exposing them to the harsh, windy elements.

Take a cue from celebrity moms and dads, and stuff your little one into a puffer coat. The extra insulation in these Michelin-Man-style jackets offers warmth without weight.

Celebrity-inspired Puffer Coats

Liev Schreiber’s son, Sasha, (left) is comfy in babyGap’s Warmest Jacket in True Navy ($50). Heidi Klum’s beautiful daughter Leni (center) sports a fashionble Juicy Couture Kids Fur-Trimmed Puffer Jacket in Muse ($252). Olive Baron Cohen (right) has excellent taste as well, modeling the Juicy Baby Puffer Parker in Ivory($148). And Kingston Rossdale, Moses Martin, Ryder Russell, and James Broderick have all been spotted in the Appaman Puffy Coat ($90).

But kids grow fast, and they’ll wear these jackets for just one season. Here are some affordable — but equally cozy — puffer coats for your little ones:

Celebrity-inspired Puffer CoatsThe Children’s Place Color Block Puffer Jacket (left), $34.65, is a water-resistant coat with a toasty micro-fleece lining. Available in the gray/red/white combination for boys (left) and a gray/pink/white combo for girls (not shown).

Celebrity-inspired Puffer CoatLand’s End is famous for creating cold-weather favorites. The new Kids’ Pattern Quilted Down Jacket (right), $44.50, has a temperature rating of -30 degrees Fahrenheit! It comes in two fun colors: Rich Red Plaid and Dark Slate Plaid.

Celebrity-inspired Puffer CoatsRothschild, long-time maker of delightful girl’s coats, offers a Hooded Long Puffer Coat (left) for sizes 4-6X in this lovely pink with white “fur” trim. The longer length will keep her lower back and hips protected from the cold. On sale at Sears for $28. (Sears also has this coat in other colors for big girls, sizes 7-16 (not shown), $32.)

Celebrity-inspired Puffer CoatsBoys will look sharp the 77 City Trek Puffer Coat (right) at American Eagle Outfitters, on sale now for $49.50. It comes in Yellow Slicker (right), Classic Navy, and Green Felt.

Photos by Ron Asadorian/Splash News Online; Ramey; Gaz Shirley/Pacific Coast News


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Cute Kids Doing Good Works — Fashionably!

Written by Mary Fetzer on July 6, 2009 – 10:13 am -

Childhood ClothingLiev Schreiber and his son Sacha recently planted trees for a reforestation project in Galilee. Sacha was handsomely cool and casual in his button-down shirt and cotton shorts… makes doing good look even better, doesn’t it? You can get this look for your little guy at ChildhoodClothing.com.

ChildhoodClothingThese snazzy lightweight cargo shorts are 100% cotton and feature a cargo pocket and elastic waistband ($28). Pair them with an airy snap-button shirt (shown at left, $36) or soft jersey T-shirt for a truly comfy ensemble. If the air gets chilly, add the 100% fleece cotton “I’ll Fly Away” full-zip hoodie (shown below,$26).

ChildhoodClothingChildhoodClothing designer, Kelly Loubet, creates adorable outfits for girls, too, like applique tanks, flowered capris, and polka-dot tunics.

So whether your kids are busy with charity work or just chillin’ at the park, ChildhoodClothing will help them always look their best.

Tell us: How do you teach your children to “give back”?

Celebrity photo: Jewish National Fund (JNF)


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