Gap Introduces GapKids 1969 Premium Jeans Collection

Yesterday, Gap introduced its latest collection of 1969 Premium Jeans – this time, made especially for GapKids. Re-engineered with a focus on style and quality, the new collection offers the most comfortable, long-lasting and versatile denim on the market for young fashionistas and fashionistos. Starting at $19.50, the new collection is making its debut in stores nationwide and online at gap.com.


Building upon GapKids' already premium denim offering, GapKids 1969 Premium Jeans take the fashion quotient up a notch with new fits like the Super Skinny for girls and Skinny for boys, elevated washes and fabrics, and the addition of signature details like the chambray waistband and blue rivet borrowed from adult 1969 jeans. Featuring a wide range of fits, washes and details that let kids express their personal style, every kid – from trendsetters-in-training to playground athletes – can find their favorite pair of jeans.

"As we welcome GapKids to our 1969 jeans family, we're thrilled to now offer 1969 Premium Jeans to all generations," said Mark Breitbard, Executive Vice President, GapKids and babyGap. "In building the collection we put a lot of emphasis on what's important to kids and their parents – quality, versatility, and a range of fits and washes. Simply put, we've got the best fitting premium jeans for kids at an accessible price point."

The 1969 Fit:
Featuring four core fits for girls and five for boys, the new premium jeans include classic rinses in hues from the darkest ink to light finishes and bold colors. Girls' fits include: Super Skinny, Skinny, Boot and Straight ranging in slim, regular and plus sizes. Boys' fits include Skinny, Straight, Boot, Original and Loose in slim, regular and husky sizes. With new fit blocks and adjustable waistbands, the GapKids1969 Premium Jeans not only complement growing bodies by making each pair go further, but also offer a consistent fit among different silhouettes making shopping that much easier for Mom.

1969 Kids Pop-up:
To celebrate the launch, Gap opened 1969 Kids on celebrity-laden Robertson Blvd in West Hollywood on Friday, June 25. The kids-centric pop-up shop, modeled after Gap's popular 1969 Jeans Shop for adults next-door, is anchored in the new GapKids denim collection and will be open for three months. The shop features a hand-selected assortment of fashion-forward and iconic pieces from the GapKids fall collection including plaid shirts, Junkfood graphic tees, crochet-detail tops, floral and chambray dresses, and a selection of fun accessories like watches, hats, pencil cases and key chains.

In addition to kids, the shop will feature babyGap 1969 Premium Jeans, launched earlier this year for babies 0-24 months.

Happiest Toddler: Keeping Caris Happy (Poll Contest!!!)

Parents.tv has tips to turn the terrible twos into terrific twos through communication, but every mom has her own techniques for dealing with their toddlers. Some moms are natural pros and seem to have a gift for turning even the most rambunctious two year old into a perfect angel. But, if you're like most moms you need a few strategies to make it through the day. So tells; what are your top techniques? Whether you're a mom, grand mom, aunt, or involved in any way in the care of a young child we want to hear your story. Tell us and you are entered to win this:

It's a $50 GapKids Gift Card. The gift card will be emailed electronically as a 16 digit code and can be used at Gap.com or any Gap website. A $45 physical card is available for contestants preferring to shop in the stores.

The Rules:

1) To enter you must first be a Fashionwithfifi.com Subscriber. If you aren't already a subscriber "Click Here", it only takes 20 seconds to sign up.

2) Leave a comment below telling us about your techniques for dealing with a rambunctious child.

3) One Random winner will be selected and will be announced on Friday, February, 19Th 2010 here on Fashionwithfifi.com and via email.

4) This contest is open to all subscribers. Subscribers living outside of the US and requesting the physical card will be responsible for shipping.

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Tips For Finding Maternity Clothes

Image consultant Claudette Fried has tips to go from maternity to post-pregnancy with a few select items.

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Fashion Circle Sale Alert: Gap.com 50% Off Sale

Right now and through the end of today, Gap.com is having a huge 50% Off Sale on all Women's and Men's Sweaters, as well as a 50% off GapKids and babyGap Cozy Fleece styles. This coupon applies to regularly priced merchandise. This is an online GAP.com Exclusive. This sale is not availible in store. This coupon also extends savings to select merchandise for Women's, Men's, Maternity, Boys, Girls, Toddler Boys, Toddler Girls, Baby Boy and Baby Girl. Click Here or on the coupon above to view inventory.

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How To Dress a Baby

Dressing a baby is a piece of cake—that is, after you’ve mastered a few tricks for maneuvering her head and limbs through those tiny neck and arm and leg holes.


Step 1: Choose clothes
Decide what the baby should wear based on the same factors you use to decide for yourself—the temperature, the time of day, and the activities you have planned. In general, babies should wear one more layer than you do. For comfort’s sake, choose soft cotton clothes and avoid anything with buttons or appliqués that could come loose, ribbons or strings that could wrap around limbs or necks, and rough inside seams that could scratch baby’s skin.

Step 2: Lie baby down
Lie the baby down on a safe surface, such as the bed or a blanket on the floor. Changing tables generally aren’t roomy enough to dress a baby safely and easily.

Step 3: Change diaper
Change your baby’s diaper first, if need be. Talk, sing, and play with the baby as you dress her to make it fun for both of you. And don’t forget to give her a big raspberry on the belly at every opportunity.

Step 4: One-piece outfit
If you’ll be out and about, choose a one-piece outfit that snaps or zips up the front from ankle to neck—they’re easiest to put on and take off for diaper changes. Lay the outfit out and place your baby on top of it. Slip her feet through the leg holes or into the feet, pull her arms gently through the sleeves, and snap or zipper her in.

Step 5: Two-piece outfit
If you’re opting for a two-piece outfit, put on the top first. Choose tops that will go easily over your baby’s head. A stretchy neck or snaps or buttons on the shoulders work well. If it’s a snap-top, simply lay the shirt open on the surface and lay the baby face up on top of it. Slip one arm into a sleeve at a time and snap the shirt closed. A kimono-style t-shirt with snaps on the side is best for infants, especially if their belly button hasn’t yet healed. A tee that snaps at the crotch, like a onesie, is best for older, more active babies—it’ll stay tucked in.

Step 6: Slip on shirt
If the top is not a snap-on, use both hands to stretch the neck of the t-shirt as wide as possible, then slip it over her head. To get her arms through the sleeves, reach into the sleeves, grab her hand, and pull it through. Lift her body slightly with one hand to pull the body of the shirt down so that you can snap it.

Step 7: Put on bottoms
Now put on the bottoms. Avoid bottoms that have to be zippered or buttoned; elastic-waist pants are ideal. Bunch up one leg at a time, reach in, and pull your baby’s foot through. Then lift her hips slightly with one hand while you tug the pants up and over her diaper.

Step 8: Slip on socks
If her feet are bare, slip on socks. Choose stretchy ones with a roll-down cuff; they’ll stay on better. Booties with elasticized ankles are also more likely stay on. Avoid patterned socks with loose strings inside—these could get tangled around those tiny toes.

Step 9: Put on hat & layer
Now pop a hat on her head, and any other extra layers she may need, and let her know what a fashionable little baby she is.

Did You Know?

During the 1600s, American babies were generally dressed in so much clothing wrapped so tightly that they were usually immobilized from head to toe.

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