"Top
Picks" for Winter 2008 Baby: Today's Heirlooms - Part
II
Since
1984 when Roberta and Russ Salton launched
BABY
BEAU AND BELLE,
customers have counted on the team for exquisite
christening and specialty infantwear. "We design our
collections to be versatile and each can be used for
special occasions such as birthdays, weddings and
Christening as well as everyday wear. Additional items
are available in each collection such as receiving
blankets, bibs, after-Christening wear and newborn
layette gowns. We use only the finest fabrics and sew
each piece by hand in the Seattle area to ensure our
standard of heirloom quality," says Roberta
Salton.
The Kristina silk Christening gown
(retails for $229, fits 3-6 months and 9-12 months) is a
favorite of Baby Beau and Belle's clients. The bodice of
this full-length dupioni silk gown has a beautiful
re-embroidered ivory and champagne lace overlay with
handmade satin and chiffon roses at the collar. The set
includes a matching lace bonnet and booties. Understated,
simply embellished designs are popular right now in the
special occasion market.
You can see why Baby Beau and Belle
customers are charmed by the Harrison. The white textured
jumpsuit is trimmed with ivory Venice lace and sports
shell buttons. The pale blue sweater and simple jockey
hat finish the set. The pieces possess a delicate
feeling, yet they're unmistakably boy. (Retail price is
$199, fits five sizes NB to 12 months.)
Visions of sugarplums will dance in
parents' heads when they see their baby in this pink and
white confection. The Hannah features a textured cotton
jumpsuit embellished with Venice lace, silk ribbon and a
floral garland with tiny pearls and shell buttons. The
set includes a pair of matching booties, a rose-colored
knit sweater and matching knit bonnet. (Retail price is
$199, fits NB to 12 months.)
Originally published December
21, 2007
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