Sunday, December 2, 2007

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Well the holidays are here! The year went by fast almost as fast as the winter clothes are selling. Look out for new brands this Spring and they will start shipping in early 2008. PAUL FRANK now offers layette and 7-10 kids. We also are getting swim from WES N WILLY, RUBBIES, SUBMARINE, and, CHARLIE ROCKET.

This spring we will be getting shoes from PRIMIGI, NATURINO, OILILY, LELLY KELLY AND UMI. Don't make the mistake many customers made this season. They saw our fabulous selection of shoes and waited until this month to buy. Styles are sold out as well as size selection!

Other new brands are ED HARDY, RUBBIES, SUBMARINE, AWAKE, OOH LA LA MAMA, PAUL FRANK BABY, OILILY SHOES, ROSE CAGE, TO NAME A FEW...

Jana and I look forward to your next visit and remember we would not be here without our fabulous customers:)

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Holiday shop now and get 30% off

Our sale is still going on! We apologize to everyone who did not get our mailing! We sent them out weeks ago but many customers never got them...so, the sale has been extended!

30% off all kids apparel, shoes and maternity. And, additional 30% off clearance. This sale does not include crib shoes, accessories, or diaper bags.

Also, we are having the K'Ton Ton promotion. all friends and families of K'Ton Ton pre school who shop at mama i beba this week...a portion of their sale will go back to the school!

As the end of the year approaches, THANK YOU from us (JANA AND LISA) for your business. We would not be here without our fabulous customers. That is why we have these great sales!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, November 15, 2007

HUGE THANKSGIVING SALE STARTS THURSDAY 11/15!

We are having our huge sale for THANKSGIVING..the sale starts this Thursday. Everything is 30% off...shoes, clothing for baby/toddler/child/maternity, and additional 30% off clearance. We only do this a few times a year. So, stock up on Holiday gifts...if you wait it will be gone! We are having the sale until Saturday November 24th. We are open from 10-7 M-F, Saturday November 17 from 10-5 and Friday November 23rd from 9-7 and Saturday November 24 from 9-7. We will be closed on THANKSGIVING!

On Friday November 23rd we added accessories---yes, ALL accessories are 15% off...diaper bags, blankets, tights. This does not include special orders, pre-sells!

On Saturday November 24th, we have added 20% off remaining winter coats and remaining holiday.

We do not adjust prior purchases and we cannot hold any items. First come first deal!

Check out our web site at www.mamaibeba.com. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Thursday, October 25, 2007

GOOD NEWS! mama i beba is going up in sizes!

Many customers have been asking us to go up in size. So, we are going up to size 7 and 8 in girls...starting this Spring! We ordered bathing suits, casual separates, special occasion dresses, shoes to size 3 and 4, and PAUL FRANK. We did a test this FALL and brought a few bigger girl sizes in and they blew out of the store (tip...BEAUTIFUL GIRL just shipped us some cool fringe jeans up to size 8).

I don't know about you, but I finally put away all my kids summer clothes and put all the Winter clothes out. Much to my dismay, I needed a new jacket and tights for my daughter and cords for my son. Luckily, mama i beba still has an incredble selection left. We did some fashion shows recently and our CORKY COATS and holiday dresses were very well received...so those are getting very low in stock. We also bought those great lurex dressy tights from the DUTCH brand MP...they come in pink, gold, silver lurex. They really pop in a picture!

We also got some great tops in for maternity. Plus the new FLEURVILLE and PETUNIA PICKLE BOTTOM diaper bags are in!

HAPPY FALL!

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

What is up?

SCROLL DOWN TO TAKE OUR POLL!

OK...To those anxiously awaiting the GREGGY GIRL order coming in...you have a longer wait! I was told last week by the customer service rep @G Girl that there was a fire in their overseas manufacturer's plant. But, I would know more this week. To date, the orders have not cleared customs and from my experience, we will not see that order until NOVEMBER. But it will be worth the wait.

Soon, I will have the SPRING/SUMMER special occasion dresses. Since holiday dresses are selling out pretty fast, I ordered more for next season. We have had fashion shows which really moved our fall clothes especially girls 2t to 6x/7.

Our selection of maternity is fabulous. We have dressy dresses, shower dresses, jeans and more jeans, fun tops, sexy tops, nursing friendly tops, and that perfect work pant...in browns and blacks in your choice of fabrics and styles.

The new PETUNIA PICKLE BOTTOM bags are here. We sold 6 of them do to pre orders but the ones I have left are fab...see our site www.mamaibeba.com go to shop now and go to diaper bags.

Shoes are blowing out fast and boots are starting to move,too. We also have a few CORKY COATS left and around 5 are on backorder for GIANNI, JACKSON, THE TWINS, DANICA AND BABY MARIA.

Our layette section is the best we ever had in terms of selection/variety/price. So, if you need a baby gift...NOW IS THE TIME!

Also, we are selling off our floor sample crib set from MADDIE BOO. It's the NICOLETTE set which includes a 18" dupioni pink silk skirt with matching tassels, an extra padded bumper with coordinating fabrics and extra long silk ties, a matching crib sheet, and a matching blanket. This set retailed for $799, get it now for $400 plus $40 to ship in the continental US. This set is on a beautiful white painted metal crib...an antique. The paint is an issue but if you need it for displays or whatever please ask!

We also have 2-3 piece SERENA AND LILY crib sets available 1/2 off. We have the CHARLIE and LULU.

HAPPY FALL!

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Baby it's cold outside...

Well, we are down to just a few coats and around 5 are STILL on backorder from CORKY. But, for those 5 patiently waiting...I call my girl LUCY at CORKY practically every day.

As far as holiday dresses, we are getting low. Jana and I ordered a lot smarter this year. Plus we had a fashion show and many dresses/outfits sold!

We did re order the Jaedyn B holiday dresses...but they are getting low on stock, too! I try and keep the web site up to date...www.mamaibeba.com

Finally, the new PETUNIA PICKLE BOTTOM BAGS have shipped. We have pre sold many of them but call/email us for what is available. Their new GLAZED bags...WINDMERE ROSE AND BLUE DANUBE are still not available until the end of the month.

Our maternity selection is fabulous. We have several styles of jeans as well as dresses. We have sale/clearance items which will fit any budget. And, we brought back zero to nine maternity which are comfy tee, tunics, leggings and sweaters all retailing from $20-$40.

The EURO shoes are selling out fast, we still have a nice selection of ankle boots for boys and the high boots for girls. We have fabulous imported tights to match back to the boots and many of our outfits.

SCROLL DOWN AND CHECK OUT OUR POLL!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Fall and we looks forward to your next visit!

Saturday, October 6, 2007

HOLIDAY DRESSES ARE HERE!

We tried a new holiday dress brand this year...JAEDYN B. They are retailing for under $100 and many have long sleeves. They run a bit big or if you like a t-length dress for you daughters..this is the brand for you. Luli and Me did not make all the dresses I ordered but the black velvet houndstooth and bronze/ brown dresses were made! Cest chouette had a small line so I only liked/ordered 1 style. Lastly, LE PINK has finally started to ship...LOLA is in the store and ANTIQUE JEWEL/SAMBA/WICKED/BLACKBERRY are on there way. You can view them at www.mamaibeba.com

I did not do BISCOTTI this season for many reasons...they are everywhere! Online at the big box stores and every boutique from Ft. Wayne to Barrington.

Holiday boys...we have several layette options from JACK AND TEDDY and Le Petit Ourse. For bigger boys, ELAND, Wes and Willy and TEA. I also have some fabulous CATIMINI boys dressy outfits but those have been selling out fast.

Me Too also has some great boy/girl special occasion options,too!

As far a shoes...the back to school ones are moving fast and the boots are, too! We have patent leather boots for girls in red and black. And, we have chocolate brown suede, pink croc, and pink with glitter. We also have booties starting at a size 18 or baby 2 in burgundy patent leather. For boys we have brown and more brown as well as beige/black/and blue options.

As far as coats, we are very low in stock. the pre sold ones were all picked up and the rest are moving just as fast. The web site is very close to accurate. Many styles are sold out...so no special orders! We accepted special orders from January to July of this year.

Any questions please email us at lisa@mamaibeba.com and jana@mamaibeba.com

Monday, September 17, 2007

Fall is here!

The trees are slowly loosing their leaves and mom's are putting away their kids' shorts and sandals. Luckily, mama i beba is here! We have great Fall sweaters and boots from PRIMIGI, NATURINO, AND UMI.

For the holidays, sparkly shoes from COASTAL PROJECTIONS and ballet shoes in leopard, silver and gold will be arriving from RAGG SHOES. Some will be here in October and the others in November.

Holiday dresses are starting to arrive. For babies, LE PINK wicked, lola and black berry dresses. And for toddlers LE PINK LOLA, JAEDYN B, CES'T CHOUETTE RED VELVET. FOR 4-6X, JAEDYN B, and LE PINK antique jewel.

The best season of dresses from LULI AND ME IS HERE! We have ordered a deep red dress, a black velvet and lace, and a fabulous bronzy brown dress. Some are sleeveless and some are short sleeved. If you want long sleeves, they are hard to find...how about a beautiful CORKY coat? We have a few styles left!

For boys, E-land red vests, beige cords, Tea has fabulous looks too...browns and plaids, and black Velvet and grey. For the babies, longalls from JACK AND TEDDY and we got a fabulous grey tweed-like longall from LA PETIT OURSE.

Maternity: we have OLIAN print shirts, skirts and dresses, Japanese weekend knits and great pants. MATERNAL AMERICA has shipped their fabulous teal keyhole dress and black jeans. T- bags has their new FEM line (fabulously expecting mom) which are cool prints...we have the one Halle berry has been photographed in...HOT!!!Also, Euro brands RIPE and NOPPIES have shipped their fabulous tops and pants. Lastly, the sweaters from BELLY BASICS this fall are the best I have ever seen. The thermals/hoodies form RUBY FAY are very cool for the hip mama to be. We even have the LOVE MY BELLY tatoo tees.

So, stop in to see our new brands and fall items or check us out at www.mamaibeba.com

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Anniversary Sale ended 9/8/07

We had our sale for 2 weeks this year...it also included 3 saturdays! It was very successful, saw a lot of new faces and many of my regular customers. The Euro tights were selling fast as well as shoes. The clearance items also were selling fast.

The next couple of weeks we will be getting the remainder of the CORKY coats, holiday dresses, PRIMIGI shoes and lots of Paul Frank. Speaking of Paul Frank, they started doing baby and big kid (sizes 8-12). They will start shipping late December, January thru March. There will be layette and infant hoodies, onesies, hats and receiving blankets. Many will have Julius the monkey and/or Julius's friends like Skurvy the skull and crossbones.

We also got new tees for baby that say AB CD like AC DC and "Elmo is my Homeboy" tees. I have been getting Diesel tees and accessory deliveries almost daily. We have a few new brands for maternity...Ruby Fay, T-Bags, Love my belly tees, Habitual jeans to name a few. For kids, the new brands are Greggy Girl, Diesel, 3 pommes, Noppies, Puma, Umi shoes, Janet baby, uncommonly good, C'est Chouette and baby legs.

Thanks for all my new customers and most importantly my regulars for their business and helping to make our store a success.

Saturday, August 25, 2007

3rd YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE STARTS MONDAY AUGUST 27TH

WOW! We have been open 3 years and we always celebrate by offering up to 25% off all NEW Fall clothes and shoes. So if you buy 1 item, take 15% off if you buy 2 items, you get 20% off and if you buy 3 or more items that's 25% off! That includes all maternity, shoes and layette thru 6x/7. We also are offering an extra 40% off all clearance items. Many of those items were already marked down a few times...so, buy back to school, holiday gifts, school picture outfits...you name it. We extended the sale this year from 1 week to 2 weeks. Many mom's are getting ready for back to school and we don't want anyone to miss out on these great savings!

PRIMIGI is coming. We have a HUGE order coming that just cleared customs. Also, fabulous new OLIAN maternity shirts and dresses are here.

Holiday dresses and boys outfits will be coming in late September. We have LULI AND ME, LE PINK, C'EST CHOUETTE, ELAND, TEA coming for boys/girls. And for maternity, we have OLIAN, MATERNAL AMERICA, RIPE AND NOPPIES. Lastly, JACK AND TEDDY layette boys and girls are here for holiday.

Many people have been asking for winter coats...well, our pre order book for CORKY COATS has been out since January...that's over 7 months. We asked everyone who walked through our doors this past spring/Summer to check out the book...I take special orders then and get a feel for what I need to stock. So, there are very few left over right now...the ones which were not pre sold have been selling once we put them out on our sales floor.

Corky is very slow at shipping their coats and they only send me 2-3 styles per shipment each week...but be patient they WILL COME!!! I just can't add on orders this late...CORKY COATS are in high demand and they only make what was ordered in EARLY SPRING. Just ask for Lisa and I will see what I can do or if you pre ordered one, I call CORKY every monday morning to see what is coming and the status of those not made yet. So, don't panic, if you pre ordered it will be here by 9/30/07.

Lastly, the DIESEL orders for girls and boys are coming in and selling just as fast...cute tees, winter down jackets for boys, hoodies, backpacks, socks, and hats. Aslo, BABYLEGS are here. The cutest Naturino girls and boys shoes/boots are here,too!

We already bought for next Spring/Summer...wow there are great things to come. The most exciting is Paul Frank baby! They only do 2t-6x/7 and then juniors. They now start and 0-6m and added S (7/8), M(8/10) and L (10/12). We may only do small and medium...but speak up next time you are in the store if you want large!

We hope to see you for our huge sale:)

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Are you ready for back to school????????

The DIESEL order came in...the cutest baby sets, cool gear for kids...including baseball hats, backpacks, belts and jackets. Also, NOPPIES kids have arrived (we sell the maternity,too!)

The UMI shoes are starting to arrive...as well as the NATURINO shoes. We have a huge PRIMIGI order coming once customs gives it the ok!

The charcoal rose CORKY coats came in along with the green leopard. So...check your voice mail if you pre ordered those styles because they came in today.

We got another fabulous shipment from JAPANESE WEEKEND. Brown pants with a brown and turquoise patterned blouse or choose the dark red and cream blouse. We also got a cool black blazer.

We got a large order of ROCKIN BABY SLINGS/POUCHES but they are almost sold out...We broke down and bought BABYLEGS...you know the legwarmers that help the first walker/heavy crawler maneuver around without ruining the knees of their pants and prevents boo boo's. They should be in our store in the nest few weeks!

Ask to see pictures of the holiday dresses...you may want to reserve your child's size soon. Come in soon for the best selection of back to school clothes and shoes as well as the hippest styles for soon to be mom's.

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Fall is here!

I have to say, we have cleared out most of Summer and it's all about Fall in the store. All holiday boys have arrived except E land and TEA which comes in September. Look for the warm chocolate browns and light blues and matching sibling dresses.

Look out for the new AB*CD tees and Santa is my homeboy tees.

Speaking of holiday dresses, they are all online now. We ordered Jaedyn b, Luli and Me, Jack and Teddy, Le Pink and C'est Chouette.

The Small Paul hoodies, rain boots, back packs and Julius 2 fer tees have arrived. Robes, pj's and more tees will be arriving monthly. For the holidays, Julius the monkey and Skurvy the skull pj sets, and they make great holiday gifts.

Fall maternity is starting to arrive. Japanese Weekend has this fabulous black pant which is work friendly and can work back to the fun and trendy tops. All of the Zero to Nine fall has arrived with prices starting at $25 to $40 for trendy sweaters, tunics, yoga pants, cords and leggings

Thanks to all who have already bought Corky coats...within 24 hours of receiving them...they were purchased. Many in the pre sale "book" have been sold. So hurry in to see what is left and consider the Me Too jackets and boys Deux Par deux bomber jackets....

The green leopard and charcoal rose Corky coats will be arriving this week...if you pre ordered expect a call!

Look forward to seeing you..Lisa and Jana

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Summer is almost over...already?!

Wow! Summer went by fast! Corky coats are here! Still waiting for more styles...if you got a call that your coat is in...please call us back! Also, do not use info@mamaibeba.com to contact us...use lisa@mamaibeba.com or jana@mamaibeba.com.

The brand Me Too has finally arrived. Me Too is a Danish brand for small children who care what to wear.......amazing fabrics, colors and prints.....your child will love these amazing danish designs....We have found their clothing to run true to size to a bit big. WINTER JACKETS RUN A FULL SIZE BIG. Cotton fabrics are not pre-washed so there will be some shrinkage....

We just got the coolest maternity tunic in from T- bags in LA from their new F.E.M. line which means fabulous expectant moms. The fabric is very soft and the design is very fashion forward. Also, we just got the the Naturino fall shoes/boots for kids. Lastly, the Glamajama's for Mom's with matching layette outfits are so cool.

Look forward to seeing you for back to school clothes and those looking for maternity clothes.

Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bags have great new fabrics for Fall and a new style...the Cross Town Clutch. Many old fabrics have been discontinued. Look for the new glazed fabrics which is a matte coated canvas available in 5 different patterns as well as new brocades, chenilles and the ever popular satins. We can't wait to place the store's order:)

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Huge Sale extended until Saturday August 4, 2007

We decided to extend our sale for 4 more days! The sale ends August 4th. Some clearance items are already over 50% off and add the extra 40% off.

Many customers couldn't make the sale so hope this extension helps...

Coats are here. We received the Corky Fuchsia paradise (12m-24m), the coat and hat set is $108. And the Pink Paradise in toddler, includes the hat for $120. Mittens are $16. We also received the boys-seeds coats in brown corduroy and burnt sienna...remember these are lighter weight than the other boys coats from Corky...so, they retail for $38-$48.

Next week, the Monet flower swing coat and the pink wave coats are coming...Mia, baby Georgia and Joanna...your coats are on this order...they will be in by 8/8/07.

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Christmas in July Sale

Our 3rd annual Christmas in July sale has been a huge success. We started it this year on a Wednesday thru the following Tuesday (July 31st). Many customers are amazed how much they are saving. We tell everyone who walks in about the sale but once we ring them up...it sinks in..40% off the LOWEST price. Many clearance items are already reduced to over 50% off...so, that extra 40% off is HUGE!.

And all summer items are 40% off, too. So, everything is on sale except new Fall, Fall shoes, accessories and non-seasonal items.

If you are thinking about back to school and coats...they are coming...I should have gotten a shipment of coats last week...! We have been getting Fall items in and I have slowly been putting them on our web site/online store. We are low in diaper bags because the new fall ones have yet to be seen.

So Tuesday July 31st is the last day of the sale...we MAY extend it so, keep in touch for details:)

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Few times left for the Free photo session!

We have been very pleased with the turn out for the Ann Latinovich photo sessions. We started the promo Monday and it goes though this Saturday. Here is the deal, spend $150 or more and receive a free photo session(appointments are in August) with the fabulous Ann (http://www.annlatinovich.com/). Many customers have been buying last years' holiday dresses at a huge discount and having their kids picture taken by Ann...all before school starts!

Corky coats should be shipping as early as next week. All coats are priced with their hats and mittens are additional $16...let us know if you want the mittens...they usually ship AFTER the coats. See the coats at www.mamaibeba.com.

Many customers have asked where is the new Fall...well that ships now until the end of September. Last year it came in much earlier and it just sat...people want to see it but not buy...at least, not yet! So, having it come in later, the store looks less cramped plus I still am selling shorts, sandals and sun dresses. If you are anxious to see the Fall, ask to see pictures of our orders from our pictures we have them by brand!

In August, we go to market to buy Spring /Summer 2008. We buy according to how the previous season went. That makes us better every season at what we do and what our customers want.

Lastly, have you met baby VUK yet. He is there every Wednesday

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Jana is back!

Stop by a visit...Jana is back from maternity leave and if you are lucky, she will have baby Vuk with her for you to meet! We are getting ready for the ANN LATINOVICH photo shoot promotion which starts July 16th. Also, pictures of 2007 Holiday dresses are being downloaded on our website, www.mamaibeba.com as I type!

Also, we put out last years' holiday dresses at a huge discount...Biscotti, Luli and Me, and E-Land. We also have some NATURINO shoe styles in for Fall. Also, for the week of July 9th, if you mention the sign we have in St John...get 20% off your sale!

Monday, June 11, 2007

Summer 2007

This Spring/Summer the trend has been dresses and more dresses from newborn to 6x. We have been having to re order dresses all season to keep up with the demand. Now, I cannot get anymore...manufacturers are working on Fall/Winter 2007. We have/had lots of oranges and turquoise prints and solids. Plus, many of these dresses go nicely with the Rachel Weissman hair accessories.

For boys...skulls, rock-n-roll, vintage tees and, of course, Paul Frank is in big demand. Coupled with the Charlie Rocket shorts and pants. The Wes-n-Willy bathing suits with rash guard tops and coordinating bottoms are almost all sold out. We have cool camo sandals by Naturino to go with almost anything.

For maternity, the long tunics for summer are selling out fast. Also, we have lot's of fun prints in halter and sleeveless dress options for that party, shower or just to go out for a nice dinner. Plus jeans and more jeans. We've introduced CHILDISH- a new brand featuring the Heidi jean and a cool long green cotton gauze strapless dress-HOT! The Mia Bossi diaper bags are in big demand too! We also started an outlet for drastically reduced maternity bargains on our website, www.mamaibeba.com.

Also, We have been selling a lot of the Lelli Kelly shoes these days as well as the sporty Teva sandals. Also, the PRIMIGI and NATURINO SHOES for boys and girls have been doing great. We will probably be out of most Summer clothing by end of July which is great because FALL deliveries are coming. Also, CORKY coat pre orders are being taken.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

mama i beba getting ready for Fall 2007

WOW! We will be celebrating our 3rd year in business. We started with 25 brands and now carry over 200. Thanks to all my customers who have come back again and again. You can now shop online at www.mamaibeba.com with 2 receiving options: in store pick up for local customers or UPS delivery and register your info online for internet sales and discounts.

Jana had her baby, a boy...named VUK which means wolf in Serbian. Both mom and baby are doing great as well as big brother Aleks.

Also, the fabulous local photographer, Ann Latinovich (www.annlatinovich.com) will be doing free mini photo sessions. More information will be available soon...you must be on our mailing list to receive the postcard detailing this exciting offer.