Sneak Peek | Two Els F/W 13 Collection

I am going gaga over Two Els new F/W13 Collection. Completely handmade by young fashion designer Hollie Kim in NYC, this collection will be her label's second collection.

I am amazed how strong and unique pieces she is delivering for each collection. With clear inspiration sources from native American/Aztec patterns and possessing some beautiful tailoring making skills, there is a lot to crave this fall/winter. I was going to mention our favourites but to be completely honest, there isn't one piece I wouldn't like to own!!

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Brand Watch | Handmade in NYC

There is so much to love about the handmade label from NYC, Two Els. I love that it is in fact handmade by mother of two Hollie. I love that she has kept the look and design timeless with gorgeous pieces in black and white and sprinkled it with some great patterns. I love how she has managed with the hard equation of mixing glamorous with playful and succeeded!

I get endless of inspiration from her instagram feed, so make sure you follow her to get the latest on this wonderful label. Visit their website for more information on where to find a stockist near you.

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Monochrome Love

Feeling the monochrome love lately so here is a round up of some of my favorites out there right now.

1. Shy Dance Cape by Two Els // 2. Bloomers by Aarekid // 3. Sailor Jack Doll by Lucky Boy Sunday // 4. No tee by Nununu // 5. Arrow temporary tattoos by Tattly // 6. Sacre blue sweatshirt by Mini & Maximus // 7. Tiny sharks Cap by Mini & Maximus // 8. Fragment bell dress by New Generals // 9. Lay Low Pants by Mini & Maximus // 10. Blanks raglan long sleeve by Munster // 11. Triangle Basket by Ferm Living // 12. Mesmerised book from Katey Love.

Wearing Today: Two Els

M wears: Top by Two Els / Tutu skirt by Two Els / Three dot legwarmer by Two Els.

Today we had a chance to wear and shoot some photos of this wonderful outfit designed by NYC based label Two Els. M was set on wearing it for Easter but with the cold weather that came in over the holiday it had to wait for a warm day like today. Both M and myself are in love with this outfit. The monochrome blouse with the puffy sleeves is such a beautiful design, and the checked tutu with a lace layer is gorgeous with it. The thin layer of lace has such a wonderful effect on the skirt and gives it a bit of extra volume. The thin legwarmers is a nice change and makes them more versatile since you can actually wear them in warm weather and the three dots gives any outfit a nice graphical pop!

If you missed our intro of this new label check out their quick interview right here.

Sponsor highlight | Two Els

Say a big welcome to my newest sponsor Two Els! Two Els is a new kids wear brand based in NYC metro area. Their motto is they believe children can be chic and glamorous and still be playful and cute. All their garments is 100% handmade and only comes in limited quantities.

I had the chance to ask the creator of Two Els, Hollie Kim a couple of questions and here are her answers.

Can you tell us a little about how Two Els started? What is your inspiration, and how did you come up with the name? 

I was originally a men's wear designer before I started Two Els. Actually there was about two years gap between my last career and Two Els. I stepped into the fashion world at Parsons and was one of the students with the "Big Dream", becoming a famous designer in NYC. But the reality was not so easy. I had worked here and there but never felt like I found the right place. Then I had my first kid Lana (2yr). Plan changed. I decide to put down everything and stay home for her till she goes to school. Then I had my second one Luhann (1yr). Still staying at home, enjoying the blast moments with my family but there was always something in my mind. Fashion! I couldn't stop thinking about designing and making clothing for the two years of staying home as a mom. Then there was always my amazing husband Jason who encouraged me to have my own clothing line. With his incredible support, even though my kids are still baby/toddler, Two Els really did happened and I can't thank him enough for that.

Two Els clothing mostly get inspired by NYC kids, the way how they look, talk and play. I tried to mix the glamorous and magnetic city atmosphere with vintage feel into the collection with silhouette and color.

Plus I enjoy playing with little details and shapes, keeping the color and pattern simple but eye-catching and hope it all shows in my collection.

I and my husband had so many ideas of our brand name but he came up with this name Two Ls which is from our kids' initial, Lana and Luhann than I changed Ls to Els. That's how we named our brand.

What makes Two Els different from other kids fashion labels?

Two Els is 100% handmade. I put my craftsmanship and joy of creation into every single clothing I make as well as my love for kids. Of course it takes more time and effort to complete them. But that represents how much I care about kids. Even when I pick fabrics, I make sure to put extra time and effort to find the right fabric that is practical yet chic. 

If you could describe Two Els in 3 words what would they be?

Chic, glamorous and playful?

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