::ciao bella::

We are in the Big Apple again. O, architectdad and I just spent the entire day shopping for fall baby clothes. To bulk up for our big shopping trip, Uncles M + A took us to a restaurant in the EV called "the EU" (for European Union). If you've never had a BOMBOLINI, I highly recommend it. It's basically a custard/jam filled, sugar-coated donut. Mmm...delicioso!

We of course have already visited our favorite store in the East Village, Sons and Daughters, yesterday. Today, we went to several stores, including Calypso Enfant + Bebe in SoHo, as well as another store in the EV called Crem Bebee. There is so many beautiful clothes and accessories available in NYC. The one brand that stood out from all the rest was Album di Famiglia.

It is a high-end Italian brand that offers elegantly simple children's clothing and accessories. The aesthetic is a cross between Tadao Ando and Dieter from Saturday Night Life (80s reference for those of you who are a little more youthful). If you have been searching for elegant, zen-like, BLACK clothes for your baby, this is the brand to check out.

My favorite piece this season is the down-filled hooded kimono coat for baby. The outer shell is made from the softest brushed cotton; it almost has the texture of super fine cotton flannel. The available colors are subdued yet not severe. Even the black.

You can find Album di Famiglia products on Sons and Daughters or Estella NYC. Ciao-ciao!