It’s time for the details of our Bobo Choses Bag Giveaway. We have eight bags in total, four shoppers for mum and four owl adorned satchels for a little one.

We call it a giveaway, but really we need something in return… Numbers! Bodies, friends, fans,’ likers’, whichever term you prefer. The more the merrier etcetera, etcetera. In swelling our numbers and increasing our reach we will be able to offer more brands, more promotions, more giveaways. Sound like a fair trade so far? All that we require of each of you 1 through 292 is to suggest our page to your friends, even  just one friend. Contact us on info@mashngravy.com with a few of the friends you have recommended us to and if any appear on our list you will be eligible to be entered into the draw for one of four shoppers. You will, then, if successful, chooses one of your friends to receive the satchel. The closing date for new friends in this competition is Friday 16th September 2011, 7pm. That evening four of you who have taken the trouble – and we thank yo in advance – to email us your list, will be contacted if any of your friends has joined us here. It only takes one, to deem you eligible for the draw. Good luck everyone.

There’s no denying that we adore Scotch Shrunk and little sister R’belle. Exquisite detail is to be found wherever you look, and that’s not to say that the garments are adorned with bling. Oh no, the little things to which we allude are much more subtle – more like little love notes, hidden in a lunch box – a token of affection or appreciation if you will.

Have you ever noticed the little messages  secreted in the garments? We believe that they exist to let the lucky owner of this new piece of clothing, know that the very lovely people at Scotch and Soda give special attention to the details – not just these discrete messages, but all of the little things which make a piece of clothing special , just to show you that they put all of their creativity, devotion and effort into all the aspects of designing and manufacturing Scotch & Soda clothing: the lining, the pockets and indeed, the labels.

Have a peek inside the collar of your shirt, or your trouser pocket, and you may find that it carries a dainty message about that special garment for you. Celebrating the beauty in life that is found in the detail. Applauding your unique taste and sense of style by including little hidden treasures in unexpected places.

Consider it a genuine ‘Thank You’ from everyone who contributed to the cardigan, dress, jacket or pair of jeans that you chose to make your own.

A nice touch, don’t you think?

We know how much you love Munster for their incredibly cool, culturally aware graphics and supreme quality detailing. As if you really need another reason we’d like to draw your attention to their ongoing charitable T4T initiative, which aims to help orphans in Cambodia and Vietnam where the production of their garments take place

Each season, Munster Kids commissions an artist to design a series of original prints for Munster’s T4T Shirts. This season, Munster has secured the talents of New York based artist Matthew Langille, who, in his time has also produced graphics for Swatch and Marc Jacobs.

Each T-shirt sporting Matthew’s design supports the T4T charity efforts when purchased – therefore, for each shirt sold, Munster donates a t-shirt to an orphaned child in the areas they support.

Due to the success of the project, Munster has managed to donate over 1,500 tees and jumpers to kids in need, and next season they will broaden the initiative to include T 4 bikes and T 4 books.

If you’d like to be a part of this, two T4T designs will be available at Mash n Gravy, this season. Keeps your eyes peeled

At Mash n Gravy HQ we are suckers for a cool range of soft toys, especially of the quirky and slightly odd variety. The talented Danish designers behind Lucky Boy Sunday, Camilla and Camilla are very fond of offbeat characters and their collection includes an unusual family of friends each knitted from 100% soft alpaca. Equally at home in a child’s bedroom or as a design piece in your favourite space.

Alpaca wool is the natural fibre harvested from the Alpaca. It is soft, durable, luxurious and silky and while similar to sheeps wool, it is warmer, not prickly, and has no lanolin which makes it hypoallergenic. In recent years, interest in alpaca fibre clothing and luxury goods has surged, in part, because Alpaca ranching has a reasonably low impact on the environment.
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Founded in 2006 by two mothers living in Denmark. One Japanese and one Bolivian, their backgrounds differed greatly, however, their common goal was to produce high quality, natural products with simple design, thereby allowing the fabric and craftsmanship to speak for themselves.

Esencia’s products are made from the finest alpaca and llama fibres as well as organic cotton and utilise the craftsmanship of indigenous artisans from the Andes region. The principles of sustainability and fairtrade are of the utmost importance to this label and only suppliers who adhere to these principles are considered when sourcing raw materials.

The simplicity of Japanese design and the integrity of high quality textile production of Bolivia and Peru have been fused together to create a brand which offers the opportunity for socially aware, modern parents to choose beautiful kids clothing and accessories without compromise.
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For some inexplicable eason we have come over all Parisian, this season at Mash n Gravy HQ, with the addition of several French labels to our growing family of kids clothing brands.

The latest of which is Talc, a brand which we have long admired but have had difficulty in obtaining. We are delighted to say that our persistance has paid off and we are able to bring you this stunning collection, this season, and going forward.

Talc embraces the soft fabrics and minimalist design of classic children’ pieces, and yet has reinvented timeless pieces by giving them a thoroughly modern twist, through either pattern, colour or detailing.

Enter the beautiful world of Talc and you will want to visit time and time again.
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Exaggerated patterns, strong colours and organic shapes are what we have come to love and expect from wonderfully original French Label Bodebo.

Their latest kids clothing collection does not disappoint. These unique and beautiful shapes are the creation of talented designer Ann Ramirez.

Following on from the sell out ‘My Tights’ in the Autumn/Winter 2010′ collection, Ann has included leggings this season to clash beautifully with the colours and pattern in the labels latest story.

In store soon…
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The Buzz around the brand Bobo Choses is incredible right now and here at Mash n Gravy we feel that they can do no wrong.

Since their inception four seasons ago their clever use of sensible muted tones of classic colours juxtaposed with bizarre, often nonsensical graphics has become the Bobo Choses kids clothes brand trademark and has proved to be a winning formula.

We are looking forward to receiving the new collection in the coming weeks but here is a taster for you in the mean time…
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The Spring Summer delivery of Imps&Elfs has arrived at Mash n Gravy HQ and the fresh and vibrant colours just leapt out at us as we opened the boxes.

Spring is certainly on it’s way.

With colours officially described as ‘Jelly Red’ and ‘Happy Yellow’ you can just imagine the joyful palette which we are about to bestow upon you.

This season the collection pays tribute to sport. Passive or active, individual or on a team, sports lifestyle or life sportstyle, the definition does not have to be adhered to literally. Whether taking it easy at home or being away on an action packed adventure, Imps&Elfs make the wardrobe selection easy. Comfortable leggings, loose, soft pants tongue in cheek graphics and zingy colours mixed with enough pale and slate grey for the seriously sporty kid.

The cobwebs will be instantly blown away when this kids clothing collection goes online. Keep your eyes peeled…

You must certainly have been visiting another planet if you haven’t seen Yo Gabba Gabba! yet.

Airing in the UK on Channel 4 and Nick Jr it quickly became a sensation with parents of small children as it is unlike any other children’s TV show currently available . The cast includes DJ Lance Rock and five characters in soft foam costumes, Plex, Brobee, Foofa, Muno and Toodee.

Unlike most educational children’s shows, Yo Gabba Gabba was not developed by network executives. Instead the show was created by two Southern California fathers who shared a mutual disappointment in kids’ television. They both wanted to design a kids’ show that was both educational and entertaining while featuring real artists and real performers.

Parents have been won over by the show’s retro style, bright colors, simplicity, and entertaining music from many finger on the pulse bands such as The Ting Tings, Cornelius, The Roots, Mos Def, Money Mark, Mix Master Mike (The Beastie Boys) and Weezer, to pluck but a few from the list. Regular guests include Biz Markie, Leslie Hall and artist Mark Mothersbaugh. Guest spots have been filled by actors such as Elijah Wood and Jack Black and Pro Skate Boarder Tony Hawk, which brings us onto the relevance of this post.

The coolest Skate brand in the land – Vans – have been given the licence to produce the official footwear for the show. Here at Mash n Gravy we will have a selection of High Tops and Slip Ons featuring the popular characters, available early Spring.
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