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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

HOW TO DRESS A BABY

#TGIFF- THANK GOD IT’S FASHION FRIDAY…



“Many parents have little or no concern for their baby’s image, as long as they are dressed warmly,” something 25 year old, Silvia Njoki, can confidently utter. The fashion stylist and writer’s gorgeous five-month-old baby girl, Nielsine, dresses to impress. She even has a super cute Ankara ensemble, consisting of a dress and a matching head band. “[It was made] in just a few hours! I have my own head scarf matching her outfit—it’s magical,” beams Silvia. She studied Fashion Styling at Central St. Martins, London and Milan’s Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti.Most of her baby’s wardrobe is hand made and unique, making many mums, and wannabe-mums, green with envy over the mother-daughter’s stylish clothes. “I get several requests to supply similar sets – primarily in Ankara fabrics. Beautiful and stylish outfits do come at a price and being in Kenya can sometimes be hard to access some designs, ” the designer shares. Silvia’s style is influenced by various trends, fashion blogs, personalities and colors; and that of her adorable baby—“The same standards until she is old enough to realize her own style,” states Silvia. Babies will always burp/throw up, messing their outfits. So what’s the secret to fashionably dressing a baby in clothes that will last? “Try matching fitting funky designed bibs with dresses. On normal days; stick to the basic clothes with fasteners for easy access while changing diapers. For special occasions; go for more fancy pieces,” she advises.“Watch out for loose buttons, pieces and beads; they can choke a baby!” cautions Silvia who emphasizes that comfort must be the overriding priority.
Silvia’s craft started out when she purchased a sewing machine. While making her own outfits, she thought to herself, “I could try my hand on a little something for my baby girl”, not knowing how delightful her now-famous little outfits, which can be viewed via her DIY blog, would turn out to be. “Go for natural fabrics. Own fewer but well fitting baby clothes to avoid a mini fight at dress time. For socks, shoes, bibs and head-bands; have fun with colors, prints and designs,” she recommends.
Her blog: www.silvianjoki.com is devoted to easy-to-emulate DIY fashion crafts.
By Anyiko Owoko.


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