June 28, 2006

Maui Wowie

Here's proof that while you can take the girl out of France, you can never really take France out of the girl. When native Marion Girardin found herself transplanted to Hawaii, life in the tropics inspired her to create that most French of accessories – the perfect handbag. The result is Maui Rose, her line of beguiling bags for little girls that some big girls may find themselves eyeing with envy.

These charming soft cotton bags feature innovative shapes and a signature laid back style. Bright bold colors are jazzed up with details like appliqués, custom embroidery and inside-out seaming. Designs include a fish, heart, strawberry, hibiscus blossom and an adorable little Hawaiian girl (named “Lilo” of course). Available in three sizes and a variety of colors, each bag is lined in a vintage style pink-print cotton.

They're perfect for toting everything from favorite plush snugglies to beach gear to that essential mix of tiny plastic Barbie shoes, polished rocks, and glitter stickers that she calls treasure.

Sure, there's always a risk that handbags will become her must-have accessory. But look at the upside: everything she carries herself is a weight – literally – lifted from your shoulders. And as far as we're concerned, anything that encourages that sort of early independence is tres magnifique.

For more information, go to maui-rose.com; available online at mimmobaby.com.


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