LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR KIDS

There’s so many amazing reasons growing up in the city is cool, I should know, I was born and raised a Londoner and am now raising MG in one of the greatest cities in the world. Museums, diversity, culture, cuisine, history and then the oasis of gorgeous parks every mile or so, make this a fascinating city to grow up in. At the same time, the country side offers a wholesomeness, you’ll never find in the city, nature, adventure and animals outside of zoo cages. MG’s recently taken to declaring himself to be a spaceman, every time he wears is snowsuit or a cowboy in my old felt hat, which is why, for kids, imagination and a sense of far, far away crosses all geographical borders.

This year’s gift guide for kids celebrates the very best of city, country and far, far away little ones. So take your pick of the most stylish and imaginative of buys for a very merry Christmas.

On that note, this shall be my last post for 2014. It’s been a wonderful year hasn’t it? Lots of new mums to join the club, award nominations, Living etc shoots and MG being such a dude. Watch this space for 2015, there’ll be a tonne of exciting new developments for Style After Nine. Until then xx

SHOP IT!

CITY

1. Elephants in London Cushion £35, Victoria Crossman 2. Broadway Table Lamp £89, Made 3. Bernie’s Number Bus £39, Great Little Trading Company 4. London Buses PJ Set £26, Cath Kidston 5. Akid Knight Shoes £55, Abacus Kids 6. Spaceman MA-1 Jacket £80, Ruff and Huddle

COUNTRY

Green Owl Play Tent £29.95, Not On the High Street 2. Rocking Sheep £298.89, Smallable* 3. Le Toy Van Eggs and Dairy Crate £27, Selfridges 4. Knitted Paw Gloves £27.95, Scotch Shrunk 5. Cotton Twill Shirt £41, Petit Bateau 6. Growly Owl Slippers £20, Selfridges

FAR, FAR AWAY

1. Kalid Medieval Sword £10, Heals 2. Red Queen Dress £90, Tails and Tales 3. Mushroom Crochet Pouf £82, Amara 4. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland £12.99, Tate Modern Shop 5. Shwings Gold Shoe Wings £10, AlexandAlexa* 6. Glove Puppet £3.99, Ikea