Le Top and Rabbitmoon Casting Call!

We are looking for models for our upcoming photo shoot. If you think your child may have what it takes bring them to our go-see. Click on the flyer for a larger version.

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Beach Weather Already?

Paulo (wearing the Le Top "Under the Sea" pull over hoodie shirt with a red crab appliqué) and Miranda playing on the beach.

It’s only March here in the Bay Area but the weather has been so warm and sunny (with a few rainy days in between) that we’ve actually been hitting the beach since January! Last week we went to Pacific Grove. My husband was at a 3-day seminar and since he was staying at a swanky hotel, we decided to “join” him and enjoy the amenities that fancy lodging offers, such as a salt water pool and hot tub, breakfast buffets, and free freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Mmmmm!

While Daddy was sitting in an uncomfortable chair in a dimly-lit conference room, we were outdoors absorbing sun rays along the coast at the Asilomar State Beach. It was sunny but a little chilly and I wasn’t sure how long we would last at the beach. But as soon as we laid our blanket on the sand and the kids dumped out all their sand toys, the chill in the air seemed to dissipate. My kids were ready to go jump in the ocean! (But we didn’t. That water is FREEZING!)

After a couple hours, we packed it up and drove back to the hotel where we spent the afternoon swimming in the pool, then in the hot tub, then in the pool, then the hot tub (you get the picture), until Daddy came to retrieve us for dinner. What a fun day! Daddy should go to more conferences at ritzy hotels.

Paulo is wearing the Le Top "Under the Sea" lined swim trunks.

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Happy Birthday Billie!

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Beautiful Billie Beatrice Dane, turns 2-years-old tomorrow, Saturday, March 3rd. Have fun celebrating with mom, Rebecca Gayheart, Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane, and new baby sister, Georgia Geraldine.We think Billie would look picture perfect in rabbitmoon’s “Summer” collection sleeveless dress and capri pant with ruffle cuff. Enjoy your big day!

Tiered rows of diagonal ruched ruffles across the bodice sit atop a playful sunlit yellow and sky blue kaleidoscope patterned sleeveless sundress.Crafted with soft stretch cotton for dreamy comfort. Super soft stretchy cotton makes this summer sky blue pant comfy while offering versatile daywear style. Contrast yellow and blue kaleidoscope print ruffle cuffs add sass and flair.

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Zoop a Loop: PREMIER STORE SPOTLIGHT Q&A

We wanted to “loop” you into our favorite boutique in Lodi, California this week – Zoop a Loop! Not only is it the cutest for its fabulous fashion finds, cute jeggings, upscale Melissa & Doug toys and the best baby shower gifts in town…it is the “go-to” children’s boutique for many local Californians in the Lodi area! We interviewed boutique owner Tricia Monahan on the history of her store, the hottest toddler trends, what she swore she would never do as a parent, and her favorite Le Top spring collection! 

Zoop a Loop

Children’s Boutique & Party Place
21 Downtown Mall
Lodi, CA 95240
209.367.1444

 www.zoopaloop.com

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1.    Tell us the inspiration behind the name Zoop a Loop? How long has your store been around?
We’ve been a children’s store in Lodi, California for 20 years now. Unfortunately, I don’t know the story behind Zoop a Loop because it was founded many owners ago, but I absolutely love the name. It evokes animals, fun, a little craziness and whimsy and is the perfect name for a children’s boutique!

2.    Spring 2012 styles are coming into stores and brightening up any family’s winter wardrobe. What are your top 3 items (clothes, toys, giftables, etc.) for any parent shopping for warm weather items for a nice holiday vacation this winter?
Melissa & Doug have the most fabulous outdoor toys…butterfly nets, bug catchers, indoor/outdoor hopscotch games, and now they’ve added some great pool toys. Roxy and Quiksilver have the best hats every spring for boys and girls, and we love Le Top…the outfits are so fun, colorful and whimsical-perfect for spring!

3.    Any special events that you have planned at your store for spring? Tell us the inside scoop about any special events and especially the fun deals we can expect!
We often partner with nearby merchants for “tent sales” in the alley, we’ll have the Easter Bunny next month for several visits, and we always have great deals for the annual Lodi Street Faire in May!

4.    What is your “go-to” baby shower gift in your store for boys and girls?
My favorites are the handmade “Memory Books” that document all the milestones in the first five years. These beautiful albums are handmade by a local woman and the most unique that I have come across.

5.    What are your top 3 favorite baby or children books and why?
The very Hungry Caterpillar for the beautiful, colorful illustrations, Good Night Moon, because it was one of my daughter’s favorites and The Little House on the Prairie series because my mother read them to me as a child, and then I read them to my daughter…such good memories!

6.    Tell us…before you “had kids or grandkids, what is one thing you swore you’d never…?”  Say?  “Because I said so”!
I thought it would be so much better to just explain things to my daughter, but I quickly found out you can’t reason with a toddler and they can outlast you!

7.    Describe the neighborhood of your store location in Lodi, California? Did you grow up in the local area?
The store is located in the Historic Downtown area of Lodi, with several blocks of boutiques, restaurants and antique shops. It’s a great place to stroll in the afternoon. I didn’t grow up here, but my sister moved here 20 years ago, and I followed her 7 years ago. I love the small town feel, and it really does fell like everyone knows everyone else.

8.    What are the hottest trends for kid’s clothes right now?
Skinny jeans and jeggings, but I am seeing a big turn back to skirts with leggings, especially for the older girls. Bright, fun colors and patterns with and anything with embellishments-lace, glitter, jewels, etc.

9.    Where are the best/essential family hangouts and places to go around your store location?
We have a movie theater down the street in one direction, a pottery arts painting place on the other side, and a Children’s Science Museum 2 blocks away, so families can spend a whole day downtown!

10.   What Le Top or Rabbitmoon Spring 2012 collection is your store’s favorite and why?
We love the Sun & Sea Collection with the bright colors, fish cut-out on the the back of the Capri set and tulle embellishments on the dress and bikini…so cute!

Zoop a Loop

Children’s Boutique & Party Place
21 Downtown Mall
Lodi, CA 95240
209.367.1444

 www.zoopaloop.com

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Zoop a Loop
Facebook page and click HERE

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Last Chance for the Casting Call Tomorrow!

The Le Top and rabbitmoon casting call for our Fall 2012 photo shoot is tomorrow. If you are still interested in having your child model our beautiful clothing then contact acoutis@letop-usa today with all the information outlined below.

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Casting Call on Friday

The Le Top casting call is just a few days away. If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area and have a child that wears a size between 9month and 3T (unwashed) that loves to ham it up for the camera then read on. Your child could end up modeling Le Top or rabbitmoon clothing. All the details are below. The deadline for submissions is tomorrow!

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Preparing your child for an Earthquake…

Two minor earthquakes occurred in the San Francisco Bay Area last week (and one this morning). It was the first time my daughter felt one, and it reminded me that it’s time to explain what earthquakes are and prepare her for the steps to take when one occurs. I may or may not be with her when it happens (and it will) and I don’t want her to panic. Preparing her for the inevitable seems like a logical way to do that.

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Le Top Darling of the Day: Dashiell

This little character, Dashiell (6-months-old), is from the City of Angels. Love his name! He started solid foods about a month ago and love, love, loves mangos. In this photos Dashiell is sporting a new hat he got that day from his Mom, and was quite impressed with his new look. We are too! Thanks Mom for sharing your handsome baby boy with us. This kid has got IT! Congratulations to Dashiell on your Le Top Darling of the Day title.

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Charlie Day to be a Father

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Actor/comedian Charlie Day, 35, from this summer’s Horrible Bosses is going to be a daddy. Day and his wife Mary Elizabeth Ellis, 32, who stars alongside Day as “The Waitress” on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, are expecting their first child in December.

Our “Petite Duckling” reversible double layer blanket would be perfect for baby on those cool winter nights.

“We’re five months along, and she’s feeling great. We’re excited.” he told PEOPLE Friday night at a party during San Diego’s Comic-Con. “We decided now is the time, and we were fortunate that it happened.”

Co-stars Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney, who became first-time parents to son Axel last September, have been generous with their parenting tips and “honestly, we’re gonna need it!” says Day with a laugh.

Le Top "Petite Duckling" reversible double layer blanket

Shooting will be on hiatus at the due date. “It’s going to time out perfectly,” Day explains. “We live in L.A., [so] my East Coast family and her Southern family may have to come see us this Christmas.”

Take a walk to the pond with your baby swaddled in this cozy and generous reversible double layer 30×36 size carriage blanket. This blanket features ultra-soft white patterned baby print and solid tea green on reverse side for versatility. It’s finished with sweet ducky embroidery and white baby patterned border. A newborn’s favorite gift.

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Kate Hudson has a BOY!

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Kate Hudson, 32, had thought she was having a girl, but this past weekend she gave birth to a beautiful baby boy! The actress and her fiancé, Muse frontman Matthew Bellamy, welcomed a “healthy baby boy” on Saturday, July 9 in Los Angeles. Hudson didn’t want to know the sex of her unborn baby, but had a feeling it was a girl!

Hudson has a 7 1/2-year-old son, Ryder Russell, with her ex-husband, Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson. This is Bellamy’s first child. So what is this little boo’s name? It has yet to be revealed…speaking of revealing, Le Top Baby‘s latest pre-fall collection just launched today on our e-boutique! We think the Le Top Baby “Woodland Friends” collection footed coverall would be too-cute for this handsome little boy.

Le Top Baby "Woodland Friends" footed coverall

Your little fawn will be snug and stylish in this blue woodland friends print cotton footed  coverall with asymmetrical wrap styling. Subdued autumn colors and mini fawn  embroidery on chest with coordinating forest friends on footies finish this sweet fall look. Side and underneath snaps for easy on and off.

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