It took place in their home in Barrie in a small corner of their kitchen.  It was a perfect spot.  Beautiful wallpaper, lots of windows, natural light and hardwood floors.  Now, in true fashion of girls, when we actually wanted and NEEDED Maddison to play Dress-up she wanted nothing to do with it.  She even took off her dress a few times!!!  Maybe she was just playing camera shy??  So, after a quick nap and some M&M’s as payment (hehe) we all ended up having a blast dressing her up with different scarves and hats and putting on all the sparkly jewelry.

The shoot itself only lasted about 45 minutes (before she got too bored with playing in the same corner and mommy saying “look at the camera Maddison”) but it was the perfect amount of time to get some adorable photos.  Hope you agree!  

Now, a big question as a photographer is who to get to do YOUR photos for big events like this.  Luckily, I happen to have an amazingly talented friend who you may or may not know of, Lisa Mark of Lisa Mark Photography.  I inquired with her about doing my maternity photos since I know she has an amazing talent and I love her style, so we met at the “Badlands” near Forks of the Credit in Brampton to do my shoot.  Little did I know she was planning all along to do this for me as my Baby Shower gift and she handed me two framed and completed photos at the shower.  I couldn’t have asked for a better gift… love you Lisa!!

Now I won’t continue to bore you with the details of my whole journey, but really wanted to share these, and of course photos of my handsome son.  

*Special Thanks to Lisa and Justin @ Lisa Mark Photography and congratulations on your own little bundle of joy, to be expected any day now.

Have you entered yet? Need to know the details??

By Entering, you are in the running for:

Full Wedding Coverage {Bridal Prep – The Moment You Leave} 2 Hour Engagement Session 1 Extra Session {Perfect for Boudoir, Trash The Dress..} CD Of All Finished Images, High Resolution High Quality Coffee Table Photo Album Bridal Shower Coverage {Can Be Used For Bachelorette Party} Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner Coverage Worth $2000!!
The Rules:

• Not available to those who are currently booked with Days Photography for Wedding Coverage
• Wedding must be in 2012-2013 season
• Eligibility dependent on Days Photography Schedule
• Must be engaged

How To Enter:

Send us an email to daysphotography@hotmail.com with “I Want To Win!” in the subject line. Tell us about your wedding, what your inspirations are, your colors, your dream day! Include photos of you as a couple and your ideas! Tell us your love story including the engagement! And tell us what you’ll do when you win!!

The Nitty Gritty Details:
Entries must be received by 11:59 PM on March 1st, all qualifying entries will be posted on Days Photography Facebook by March 15th for voting. Have your friends and family like Days Photography on Facebook to vote on your picture, the one with the most votes by April 1st will win!

If cheating is suspected, those involved will be immediately removed from the contest, all entries must be verified so no short cuts!

Staci Sull

A Lasting Image Photography

317 Commercial Street

Emporia, KS 66801

www.alastingimagephoto.com

staci@alastingimagephoto.com

(620) 475-3953

Stay updated on specials and happenings with A Lasting Image!! Click on the link below then click “Like”

Member of Professional Photographers of America

Plan to attend the first annual Diva Night! Doors open at 7:00 this Friday, January 7 at 317 Commercial Street in Emporia. Leave the men and kids at home so you can relax, eat, drink, and shop with local businesses that cater to women. The first 25 attendees will receive a special gift bag filled with goodies and deals. Free admittance! Bring your friends!

Family Portrait Reserves

“The Family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” – George Santayana

Why not celebrate your family with A Lasting Image? Book your family portrait session by January 31 and receive a complimentary 5×7 portrait! Adorn your wall with your favorite masterpiece. Promotion ends 01/31/11. Not valid with other promotional offers. No cash value.

Model Search

Do you have an adorable model-in-the-making? We are looking for fresh faces—ages birth through 18 to participate in the 2011 Charity Model Search benefiting Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.

For a reduced session fee of just $35, you may enter your model into the contest! Grand prize winner will receive a $2500 travel voucher, and a $100 Target gift card. 2nd and 3rd place will each receive a

$500 savings bond and a $100 Target gift card. Sessions are limited so call for more information and to schedule your session today!

Birthday Special

Attention January birthdays! We have a special just for you! Sign up for our Birthday Club and get a free portrait session every year compliments of A Lasting Image!

Valentine Angels

Heaven must be missing an ANGEL… Join us for our Limited Edition Valentine Angels session on January 15. These adorable portraits are perfect to send out as Valentine cards. Limited Edition pricing will

be in effect, session fee is just $35 and packages start at $59. Availability is limited—call to reserve your session today.

Wedding Portraiture

You’ve found your soul mate. Now you can be sure that the memories of your wedding day will be captured beautifully with A Lasting Image’s professionalism and reputation of excellence. We have

been creating breathtaking portraits of area brides for over 7 years, and we would be honored to add you to our list of satisfied customers. Our schedule books up quickly, so call today.

Winter White Sale

Our Winter White Sale is on NOW! For a limited time receive 20% off 16×20 or larger wall portraits and 10% off any 11×14 or smaller portraits from any 2010 session.

Hurry—this sale will melt away before you know it! Offer expires January 31, 2011. Not available with other promotional offers. No cash value.

Women’s Profile Makeover Party

Look your best on social, professional and dating networking profiles! Our Profile Makeover Party will be every Wednesday in January starting Wednesday January 12 and will be from 6 to 7:30 pm. You can upgrade your profile with a professional portrait, AND enjoy some much-needed down time. For only $25, this could be the most affordable makeover you’ve ever had! Bring a friend or two and you each pay half-price. By appointment only so call today before the schedule fills up!

Senior Wallet Reorder Special

Attention High School Seniors! If you didn’t order enough wallet-sized portraits, our wallet reorder special is for you. Order more by January 31 and you also receive a 20% discount on wall portraits!!

Offer expires 01/31/11. Not valid with other promotional offers. No cash value.

A Lasting Image has some exciting new sessions coming up. Whatever your portrait needs may be, we’ve got you covered!

Wedding Session

Planning is getting OLD, but your love is NEW. You’ve BORROWED some aspirin, but you’re still feeling BLUE. Leave your worries behind you and trust A Lasting Image, Emporia’s best in wedding portraiture to capture every gorgeous detail of your special day! We are affiliated with Celebrations, the only place in Emporia that you can plan your wedding details in one location, plus get awesome discounts!

Baby Portrait Session

Oh Baby! A Lasting Image is offering a complimentary baby portrait session AND 10% off all portraits ordered. Ages newborn to 12 months. Valid January 1, 2011 through January 31, 2001. Not valid with other promotional offers. No cash value.

Senior Session

Seniors! We have earned a reputation as Emporia’s finest source for senior portraits. Students from Emporia, Olpe, Lebo and many others have trusted us to take their senior

portraits for 7 years. There is still time to get your Senior Session before you graduate. Let us help you capture your moment!

Referral Program

Good News Travels FAST! At A Lasting Image, we are honored to have your business and we aim to exceed your expectations every time you visit us. Did you know, when you refer a friend you can receive a complimentary 8×10 or smaller portrait. The sky is the limit—every friend who books a session will bring you another complimentary 8×10 portrait for your next session—a $30 value! Good for one 8×10 or smaller print. No cash value. For new sessions only.

Birthday Session

Another birthday, another year, full of memories that you hold dear. Capture those moments before they fly away, and schedule your birthday session today! Kids ages 2-12 years get a complimentary portrait session with our birthday club. Call to sign your child up today-it’s free to join!

*Session must be completed during birthday month. Not valid with any other offer or discount. No cash value.

Home for the Holidays

There’s no place like Home for your Holiday family portrait. You pick the setting, you set the tone—casual to formal—we’ll come to your home! December 1 to January 31 A Lasting Image is offering in-home family portrait sessions for the holidays. Availability is limited, so call to reserve your in-home session today.

Family Holiday Fun

Join us on December 4th at our 317 Commercial Street location for the fast, convenient and affordable Family Formals special. This 15-minute session will give you a stunning family portrait that you will cherish for years. Same-day holiday card ordering and discounted pricing is the icing on the cake! Availability is extremely limited and by appointment only, so call today to reserve your session.

Get out your calendar and call to reserve your sessions today—spaces are limited! 620.475.3953 or 620.757.3953

There’s nothing spooky about these exciting upcoming promotions at A Lasting Image Photography! These great deals are the best treats you can enjoy this time of year!

Senior 2011 Back to School Bash – Sunday, September 19 2-5 pm

Let us help you get your party on AND upgrade your social networking profile image or get a pic for the yearbook! Our Back to School Bash is rockin’ at our 317 Commercial Street location from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. this Sunday the 19th. Mini-Senior Portrait Sessions are just $10, so tell all your friends! It’s your year. Put your best face forward!

Fall Sofa Sessions – October 23

The colors of Autumn—as vibrant, captivating and diverse as each member of your family. Capture fall’s beauty and your family’s unique memories with our Sofa Session special—the ultimate blend of nature and comfort! This family portrait special is a great twist on a classic outdoor portrait.

Halloween Happening Charity Event – Sunday, October 31 12-4 pm

We CAN make a difference and have FUN at the same time. Join us for a festive Halloween-themed canned food and blood drive! With a haunted house, tasty treats, and smiles galore, you’ll want to be sure to knock on our door! October 31 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at our 317 Commercial Street location. Bring a canned good (no glass jars please) or donate blood and receive a free downloadable portrait of your little ghost or ghoul (limit one per family). We need 15 people to sign up for the blood drive by October 24 so if you can help, please give us a call! All proceeds benefit Abundant Harvest and the American Red Cross.

Wedding Sessions

Fall and winter weddings are always gorgeous. If you or someone you know is planning a wedding, be sure the memories are documented by the best! Whatever the theme, wedding size, weather, and personality of your wedding, we will deliver the stunning results that Kansas brides have enjoyed and trusted since 2004.

Kids Birthday Special

Blow out those candles, eat your cake, and call us to set up your portrait session date! Enjoy a free portrait session and 15% off your order from your friends at A Lasting Image Photography!

Please remember to mention these specials when you call to set up your appointment!

Staci Sull

A Lasting Image Photography

www.alastingimagephoto.com

staci@alastingimagephoto.com

(620) 475-3953

Member of Professional Photographers of America

Now the tricky part of photographing any baby is getting them to cooperate, or even better..fall asleep when you need them too.  Easton decided that today of all days, was going to be the day he just did not want to nap.  He also waited until we took his diaper off to pee, and YES I got peed on!  And, he waited to finally take his one poop while he was wrapped in my pashmina. Lol.  Despite running into probably every roadblock you can when photographing a baby, when he decided to cooperate he made up for it all.  We were even able to get him in 3 different poses/outfits, it just took a long time from one to the next.

So, after all the hiccups here are just a few of my favourites.

Another one where I just couldn’t resist.

These shots were done in Ashley’s home, just using her seat to help keep her head up..although she seemed to like to snuggle with the blanket and tuck her head into her shoulder.   Despite it being very snowy, we had lots of natural light so I was able to get a lot more photos because I didn’t have to use the flash.  Most babies don’t enjoy the flash all that much.

So there she is, Maddison Paige at 1 week old.

You should all be able to see Maddison shortly, as I am also doing photos when she is born.

end, as it was her 1 month birthday on January 15.  My grandmother got her a frame for christmas, with a spot for an updated photo, for each month for the first 12 months. So, expect to see lots of Abby in 2010.

Abby at 2 Months

She was joking the entire shoot that she’s due any day, and that hopefully lil’ Jacob was just waiting for his photo op.  Well Yvonne, you got your wish.. hopefully I’ll get the pleasure of taking some photos of him.

UPDATE:  Sorry again, about the long delay its been a busy few weeks, but I did get the pleasure of taking photos of Jacob at just 1 week old.  Here are a few teasers.

Now, her’s was supposed to be my first one… but it worked out great because Yvonne wanted such a different style, I got to really go all out being “creative” with Nichole.  I must say, and this is NOT just because she’s my big sis, but watching season after season of “Americas next top model” really paid off….. she was probably THEE easiest client yet to pose!  POSE, click, POSE, click….it was perfect!  Unfortunately my brother-in-law had a business trip to Edmonton, so we couldn’t do any with the two of them together.  Maybe next time Scott!?!!? Hahaha.

I drove out to Burlington to meet with Yvonne and her husband Chris.  Immediately it was very comfortable, we had a blast playing with different areas to shoot and, since this was a first for us both, different poses we can try.  Now, Yvonne was looking for something in a more “photo-journalism” style that incorporated BOTH of them, instead of your more traditional style maternity photographs.  We were having such a great time, and again lucked out with such a beautiful day..then chris arrived so we could start the couple shots.

The two of them were so great together during the shoot, I think I only had to give them a few pointers here and there if something looked awkward..but they mostly just did what came natural.  I think I would still have liked to do more individual shots of her, to try to get some more artistic options, but I also think Yvonne’s general idea was great as most people do the artistic.  Hopefully I was able to deliver the fun maternity shots she was looking for.

Fenchurch

Bottletop ringpull bag from fenchurch is handmade in Brazil from old ringpulls. It’s got a very creative design using recycle products and all the proceeds from the bag goes to the charity Bottletop. The organization funds training programs to grow employment in Salvador and health education projects for the youth in the village. It’s refreshing to find something that’s got a great design, good for the environment and makes a difference in the community.

Alex Woo

The Little Pink Heart Necklace by Alex Woo was created especially to support women’s cancer research. The pink, suede ribbon can be worn as a necklace or around the wrist and the silver heart is a statement of strength and love for those who have survived or are battling cancer. Net proceeds from the sale of the Little Pink Heart Necklace go directly to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund.

Mia Joie

Mia Joie is founded by a part-time writing professor and offers stylish handmade shoes for babies and toddlers. Many of their items are also eco-friendly using organic cotton, bamboo jersey, eucalyptus, felt made from 100% post-consumer plastic, and reclaimed materials and trim.  They are supporters of Giving Chirldren Hope with 10% of the sales proceeds going to the organization. Giving Children Hope is a non-profit organization that promotes family sustainability, economic independence, and self-sufficiency so that children may grow in stable environments.

WEE TIDINGS

WEE TIDINGS are mini greeting cards for any occassion. I especially like the Fresh Tidings line for the chic style. And as we become more environmentally conscious, using mini cards for a big message is the way to go! It’s also for a good cause, 5% of the profits are going to American Cancer Society.

Jacaranda Style

This weaver bowl is made out of three quarters of a natural ostrich egg shell. It’s polished and perched on three brushed metal legs and an eco-friendly product with the eggshells collected after the ostrich chick hatches. A portion of sales on JacarandaStyle is donated to the Ethembeni School for Disabled Youth in South Africa. Established in 1984, the school serves 300 physically disabled and visually impaired children from all over South Africa.

Body Shop

The Body Shop initiated a campaign Stop Violence in the Home in support of customers and employees to get active against domestic violence. Proceeds from the sale of every Daisy Soap are donated to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to support the effort.

Lush

Lush is taking part in giving back to the community through its Charity Pot Body Lotion.  100% of the proceeds from the lotion is going to organizations of choice for a good cause.

Too Faced

This Love Lisa Beauty Battle Box is a beauty kit that came out of an inspiration of Too Faced creator Jerrod Blandino’s sister,  who is battling skin cancer. Too Faced is donating 42% of the proceeds from the sale of this product to the Too Faced Cosmetics Love Lisa Grant (Jerrod Blandino’s sister), benefiting the Melanoma Research Foundation.

Reestore

Reestore offers home furnishings and accessories created out of everyday waste objects: reclaimed trolleys, reject barrows, space saving hanging chairs, stools with recycling capabilities. I love their design as it’s unique and chic with a twist.

Sephora

Sephora is helping to fight breast cancer with its collection of pink ribbon products. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to organization helping raise awareness and finding a cure for breast cancer.

Bonnie Marcus Collection

Bonnie Marcus Collection is a line of fashionable and eco-friendly stationery. Their stationery are printed on recycle paper and can be found in high end retailers such as Neiman-Marcus and Bloomingdale’s. When you purchase their products, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and other organizations promoting breast cancer awareness.

Babysoy

Babysoy offers newborn clothing created from eco-friendly soybean fiber. Babysoy is conscientious and green by using renewable natural resources as the raw material for our baby wear — which is the leftover pulp from tofu, soymilk and other soy products.” Proceeds from Babysoy products go towards Healthy Child Healthy World and Half the Sky Foundation.

SIGG (Swiss Engineered Water Bottles)

SIGG offers swiss made water bottles. SIGG bottles are manufactured in an ecologically-friendly environment and are 100% recyclable after a long product life. Its unique design is very stylish and has even partnered with ELLE Magazine in offering limited edition designer bottles in an effort to fight global warming. The campaign involved 14 major designers including Donna Karen, Anna Sui, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors and more and their Signature bottles were auctioned off on ebay. All proceeds from the auction went to support StopGlobalWarming.org.

Although the bottles are no longer available, you can still get a customized bottle from SIGG. They are a member of 1% For The Planet, committing 1% of all sales to environmental causes. Another great way to save the environment and give back to the Planet.

FEED BAG

Lauren Bush, honorary spokesperson for the UN World Food Program, initiated the feed project to fight child hunger. “The FEED bag is a sturdy, reversible bag made out of natural burlap and cotton materials. The design of the bag was inspired by the big bags of food that I have seen being distributed to schools around the world. Besides being a cool bag, it is a tangible way to make a difference in the fight against child hunger. Every FEED bag sold will feed a child for a whole year in school!” This version of Feed Bag was designed for retail on Amazon.com.

Signorelli

Signorelli for the Cure Hat was designed for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. I love the pink crystal gym on the hat that spells “love” and 100% of the proceeds from the sale will go to breast cancer research. This is just one of the many efforts that Signorelli had put its design into a good cause. 

CLARISONIC

The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush made it to this list for its chic pink design for a good cause. This limited edition pink brush contributes ($10) to fight breast cancer with each purchase.

GUCCI

Gucci offers a baby line but you’d need to be on the UK Gucci site to see the offering. It doesn’t seem like they offer much variety but the categories they cover are Diaper Bags, Shoes and Carrier. In the US, their carrier can be found on Saks and bags and shoes have more variety at Nieman.

CHLOE

Chloe has a collection for children but only available at select boutiques. In the US, Neiman is their carrier but offering is very limited.

DIOR

I first came across the Dior Baby product when visiting the Desert Hills (Cabazon) Outlet on the way to Palm Springs, CA. Like many other name brands, their kid’s selection is not featured on US website and after digging, I did manage to see it on their Japan site. In the US, they can be found on Neiman (ofcourse) and eLuxury.com. Dior seems to have a lot more options when it comes to accessories and clothing and I just love their design and packaging!

ARMANI JR

Armani JR is Georgio Armani’s fashion line for baby, jr. and team. Here are just some of my favorites from their baby line.

BURBERRY

Burberry offers a more comprehensive baby line relative to the other high end brands. Burberry baby products are sold on Saks Fifth, Neiman and their online shop or physical stores.

DOLCE & GABBANA

D&G also has a JR line that covers from new born to JR. They have leopard prints for their infant line which I’m not too fond of. Some of their baby designs are a little too adult like for me.

FENDI

Who knew Fendi also offers baby products. I’m surprised to see some of the varieties they offer from baby carrier to shoes to bottles. I’m not a big fan of their design but it’s definitely a surprise to see what they got for the baby category. (Check out the bottle carrier below)

BILL AMBERG

Although not a household brand name, Bill Amberg (a UK brand) offers premium baby accessories. Below are my favorite designs from their baby category and let’s just say they are also not cheap.

Aside from name brand baby products, there are some really cool designs out there worth mentioning:

Mia Joie

Mia Joie offers eco-friendly baby shoes in low quantity, making it a unique gift for new mothers. You can find their shoes online and they also sell to boutiques around the world. All Mia Joie™ shoes come gift packaged in an eco-friendly and reusable fabric bag.

Robbie Adrian

Robbie Adrian is a designer brand of organic baby blankets. Their blankets are made of organic cotton with colors from low-impact dyes, making it  luxurious and earth-friendly. It’s also among the celebrities’ choice. (Christina Aguilera for one)

I first saw the blankets at Little Piggy Wears Cotton in Santa Barbara. They offer high-end European and American products for newborns to age fourteen. Although I didn’t see a lot of cute selections, one thing I loved is their packaging!

GUCCI

Gucci offers a baby line but you’d need to be on the UK Gucci site to see the offering. It doesn’t seem like they offer much variety but the categories they cover are Diaper Bags, Shoes and Carrier. In the US, their carrier can be found on Saks and bags and shoes have more variety at Neman.

CHLOE

Chloe has a collection for children but only available at select boutiques. In the US, Neiman is their carrier but offering is very limited.

DIOR

I first came across the Dior Baby product when visiting the Desert Hills (Cabazon) Outlet on the way to Palm Springs, CA. Like many other name brands, their kid’s selection is not featured on US website and after digging, I did manage to see it on their Japan site. In the US, they can be found on Neiman (ofcourse) and eLuxury.com. Dior seems to have a lot more options when it comes to accessories and clothing and I just love their design and packaging!

ARMANI JR

Armani JR is Georgio Armani’s fashion line for baby, jr. and team. Here are just some of my favorites from their baby line.

BURBERRY

Burberry offers a more comprehensive baby line relative to the other high end brands. Burberry baby products are sold on Saks Fifth, Neiman and their online shop or physical stores.

DOLCE & GABBANA

D&G also has a JR line that covers from new born to JR. They have leopard prints for their infant line which I’m not too fond of. Some of their baby designs are a little too adult like for me.

FENDI

Who knew Fendi also offer baby products. I’m surprised to see some of the varieties they offer from baby carrier to shoes to bottles. I’m not a big fan of their design but it’s definitely a surprise to see what they got for the baby category. (Check out the bottle carrier below)

• See all Coupons & Sales at BabyCenter
• Save up to 20% off select Strollers at BabyCenter Store.
• Totally Free Shipping on all DaVinci Cribs at BabyCenter Store!
• Shop U.S. & European Made Toys at BabyCenter Store.
  

FUNMUM

Funmum.com, a British brand, offers maternity clothes from casual to formal wear. I think they are one of the few brands that actually offer great style at a reasonable price. I’ve actually purchased their tops in the past and the material is super soft and comfortable. Because many of the styles are stretchy and soft, they can be worn even after pregnancy. Their style varies by season and the summer line below actually wasn’t as good as last year’s fall/winter design.

ISABELLA OLIVER

Isabella Oliver is one of the few trendy and chic maternity brands that I’d come across in the US. They are also among celebrity favorites and you can see who’s wearing Isabella Oliver here. And with style and celebrity support, comes a high price tag. Prices for tops could easily run over $100 a piece but if money is no object for you, they have a great selections to help you stay chic and stylish while pregnant. They do have some styles that are reversible so you are getting two looks for the price of one.

TONYCOHEN

Tony Cohen is an Amsterdam-based designer who creates feminine fashion that’s breezy and chic on a minimalist palette. Although not intentional for maternity wear, the breezy and ruffle looks have been chosen as alternatives to maternity tops/dresses. Here are some of his designs and his lines are available in local boutiques.

L’AVENUE DES BEBES

l’avenue des bebes is a French brand currently without a presence in the US. They do, however, ship to the US. I’ve purchased their tops in the past and have mixed feelings about their products. The tops sometimes look better in the picture than in person so with an international purchase, exchange or returns are tough. However, they do have some cute pieces and here are some styles from their summer collection. I think sometimes it helps to use the model as a reference for what to wear too.

FUNMUM

Funmum.com, a British brand, offers maternity clothes from casual to formal wear. I think they are one of the few brands that actually offer great style at a reasonable price. I’ve actually purchased their tops in the past and the material is super soft and comfortable. Because many of the styles are stretchy and soft, they can be worn even after pregnancy. Their style varies by season and the summer line below actually wasn’t as good as last year’s fall/winter design.

ISABELLA OLIVER

Isabella Oliver is one of the few trendy and chic maternity brands that I’d come across in the US. They are also among celebrity favorites and you can see who’s wearing Isabella Oliver here. And with style and celebrity support, comes a high price tag. Prices for tops could easily run over $100 a piece but if money is no object for you, they have a great selections to help you stay chic and stylish while pregnant. They do have some styles that are reversible so you are getting two looks for the price of one. 

TONYCOHEN

Tony Cohen is an Amsterdam-based designer who creates feminine fashion that’s breezy and chic on a minimalist palette. Although not intentional for maternity wear, the breezy and ruffle looks have been chosen as alternatives to maternity tops/dresses. Here are some of his designs and his lines are available in local boutiques. 

L’AVENUE DES BEBES 

l’avenue des bebes is a French brand currently without a presence in the US. They do, however, ship to the US. I’ve purchased their tops in the past and have mixed feelings about their products. The tops sometimes look better in the picture than in person so with an international purchase, exchange or returns are tough. However, they do have some cute pieces and here are some styles from their summer collection. I think sometimes it helps to use the model as a reference for what to wear too.  

BURBERRY

Burberry offers a series of diaper totes and baby accessories. And like any other luxury product, it comes with a big price tag.

Baby Bag

This diaper bag comes in the signature black leather trim and buckle flap. I’m a fan of Burberry’s bags but not sure about having it for a diaper bag since the light color might get dirty easily. If money wasn’t an issue, it’d be nice to have a few and carry this around for special occasions. For a list of baby Burberry products, you can check out burberry.com or neimanmarcus.com.

Messenger Diaper Bag

Besides the signature prints on the Burberry diaper bags, I came across this one on Neiman Marcus that’s a little more unique. As seen in the picture, it comes in either pink or beige and a Burberry logo in the front of the bag. It doesn’t appear to come with any additional accessories so seems to be pretty slim down but only at $241. There are also other messenger diaper bag options that offers a bit more but at doubled the price. You can see more options here.

STORKSAK

Storksak is a British brand that focuses on offering fashionable and functional products for parents. They do sell in the US market and have been featured in many celebrity, fashion and maternity magazines. And any time you’re associated with a celebrity, you know the price is not going to be cheap, especially for a diaper bag.

UNISEX SAKS

One of my favorite unisex diaper bag is this Jamie Black style offered at Storksak. I think men will like this for not only the style but also its functional designs as the bag is designed to fit most laptops. Also see Storksak’s bag on June 2008′s Star Magazine featuring Brad Pitt (as the Dapper Dude) and his sons. Share it with the guys so they can feel cool in a diaper bag. (Compare prices on Amazon.com – $198 vs. $210)

Elizabeth Chalk

The Elizabeth Chalk line is another style from Storksak that caught my eye. I think it can do a bit better on the style but it’s already very stylish and trendy among diaper bags. The chalk color is a Spring ’08 design and seems like it’s a favorite among many. Other things that are unique with the Storksak design includes featured removable thermo-insulated bottle holder, micro-fiber padded changing mat, and key-ring clip. Again, price of this is pretty high among diaper bag selections.

LOUIS VUITTON

Louis Vuitton has a couple of selections for baby bags. They are very expensive, not surprising, but good to know that there are choices out there for LV lovers.

Monogram Mini Lin Diaper Bags

This LV diaper bag is listed for $2,120! I think it’s hands down the most expensive one that I’ve featured on here. The bag comes with a separate diaper mat (Monogram-embroidered of course) and has lots of space/compartments to store things. The straps are removable (with shoulder pad) so you can choose to carry on the shoulder or handheld. You can see more views of this bag and its inside compartments at eluxury.com.

FELIX REY

Felix Rey started with the goal to design colorful bags for smart and stylish girl-about-town. Their feminine and vintage inspired bags are often seen with their signature touches such as bows, ruffles and hearts. It’s also a brand that is featured frequently in fashion and celebrity magazines. See who’s wearing Felix Rey in Hollywood here. (Their bags can be found on Saks 5th Ave and Neimanmarcus.com)

Lucia Patent Diaper Bag

This Lucia Patent Diaper Bag is great for mom’s who need to look modern and professional on the go. The front of the bag is accented with bow detail and “FR” logo plate in the lower left corner. I’m curious about the weight of the bag since it features goldtone hardware straps and aluminum top handles. This might be one that you’d travel light to balance style and comfort. In addition to black, it also comes in Leopard prints at Neimanmarcus.

GINA ALEXANDER

Gina Alexander is a L.A. based designer offering customers to design their own bags using personal photos.

Medium Flower Leatherette

This was one of my most favorite designs. I really liked the feminine touch that the flower adds to this bag. There are several other designs available and since every bag is unique, I think it’d make a great present for new mothers. Especially to show off their cute babies. Check out more styles here. For those who are into name brands, Anya Hindmarch, a British brand, also offers persoalized prints for their “Be a Bag” line.

DEBBIE ROTT

Debbie Rott debuted its first collection in 2005 and focuses on wearable diaper bag designs. Their designs are a little more edgy and fun especially for moms who looks to show the rocker style in them.

Eva Rocker

This Eva Rocker bag comes in several different choices, including Leopard! My personal favorites are the light gold shown here and red. I’m not a rocker girl but I’m a denim girl and this would go great with a casual look. And with the rocker/biker style bags in fashion this year, it’ll sure make any new mother stylish and trendy. You can find a selection on carlapie.com.

AMYKATHRYN

Amykathryn was founded by designer Amy Hall, who turned her attention to her natural affinity for fine Italian fabrics, particularly in accessories after opening a gallery in 1999. Amykathryn is another brand that took celebrity notice after its launch in 2002 and like any other product associated with hollywood stars, it succeeded in the marketplace quickly.

Gladiola

The Gladiola weekender / diaperbag is among my favorites offered by amykathryn. It looks very trendy and seems like it’d go with either a casual or semi-formal look. The Gladiola comes with a matching diaper changing pad and the adjustable and removable shoulder strap and handles are convenient for switching up the looks. The bag is also medium priced making it more affordable than the other designer brands.

FLEURVILLE

Fleurville was started by two parents who couldn’t find inspiring products and designs for their new born. Their products are very modern in design and as the company grows they have began to focus on integrating design and environmental qualities into the product line. They’re a certified ‘San Francisco Bay Area Green Business’ and their eco-friendly bags were showcased on The View recently, among other celebrity coverages. See which celebrities own a Fleurville bag.

Escape Pod

This is actually a small bag that is intended for short trips since it only fits a wipe case, some diapers and a changing cloth. Despite the limited organizing space, I love their modern prints and eco-friendly product design. It also comes in other fabric designs.

ROMALAMA

Romalama is an Australia brand that has offerings in the US. It’s another brand that grew out of a need for more modern and stylish products for new mothers. What differentiates their style are the clean lines and shape.

AVA

The Ava leather diaper bag is my favorite Romalama bag. I think it must be the leather and the fact that it comes in both chocolate and caramel, my favorite colors for bags. The clean style and shape reminds me of J CREW style and something that I’d see a catalog model carry.

ROWDY

Rowdy is a new brand that launched just a year ago by parents who demanded better and more stylish products. They are also on the more edgy side which some would appreciate.

The Rocker Convertible

I have a mixed feeling about this design but nevertheless I think it fits the unisex design category and husbands might not be embarrassed to carry. I think what’s bothering me is the tassel and might look better without it. The bag also comes in black and Copper which might be better selections. Once nice thing about this bag is you can wear it as a backpack or on the side. (Click to see more views of the diaper bag)

JUICY COUTURE

Juicy Couture offers both maternity fashion and diaper bags, although their maternity clothes need to catch up a bit on style. There are some fun diaper bags offered by Juicy Couture and my favorite one is the below.

Scottie-Print Stroller Bag

The Scottie-Print Stroller bag comes in a pink or yellow tone. It comes with burping cloth, bib, and blanket from their Couture Baby and Juicy Couture lines. (See pictures here) Here’s where you can compare with the Camomile Lawn (yellow) style.

JP LIZZY

JP Lizzy also started with a designer mom who believed a diaper bag should live on after its purpose has been served. My favorite line is their Lesisure Totes collection which are stylish and fun.

Scarlet Poppies Leisure Tote

This Scarlet Poppies Leisure Tote is feminine and chic. The floral design goes well with spring and summer wear. The down side of this selection is probably the lack of accessories that other bags include, like matching changing pads. However, the price of the bag is a lot more affordable at $72. Matching clutch also available in the same floral design.

COACH

Coach also offers diaper bags and the one below is their Optic Signature Baby Bag.

LYCHEE LINE

Recently came across the Lychee Line brand, where the essence of the brand originated from South Africa’s rich culture, art and exotic tradition. Its Madeline line is a pleasantly disguised diaper bag designed for modern mom. “Each is handmade with high quality custom faux leather, lined and and flaunts a stretchy pocket on the outside that holds a bottle (water bottle, baby bottle, sippy cup, or coffee cup). Comes in chocolate, black licorice, key lime, green apple, blueberry, and raspberry.”

RIAN

Rian offers leather bags that features cartoon like prints of major cities around the world as part of its design. The design is fun but with a high price tag.

Tower Mommy

The Tower Mommy line features Paris as its print and comes in three different color choices. The diaper bag comes with changing mat and inside bottle holders an diaper pockets with dividers.

PETUNIA PICKLE BOTTOM

Petunia Pickle Bottom was also founded on the desire to bring style and sophistication to modern parenting. Its design uses bold lines and daring colors and fabrics to create a distinctive style to differentiate from other bags in the market.

Cosmopolitan Carryall Pistachio Layer Cake

This doctor style bag is vintage inspired with European cut velvet and coordinating Moss Green wool tweed and Moss Green lining. I’m not a fan of velvet but I’m sure there’s an audience out there for it. They also have the Society Satchel another unique design. I have seen the Satchel in store and to be honest it was a little too old looking for my taste.

OiOi

Oioi is an australian brand but available in the US market. It seems like most of their designs run in black or charcoal colors and my favorite is the Black Floral Jacquard Carry All below.

Black Floral Jacquard Carry All

This diaper bag has a slightly different shape than the others that I’d featured above with black/charcoal floral prints. The interior has green lining and comes with a large padded microfibre change mat. (See review on Amazon)

LeSPORTSAC

LeSportsac is known for its colorful designs and fun prints. Their casual nylong bags are lightweight and functional which makes it easy to carry around. Although the diaper bag shapes are not exactly hip and stylish, I like the cute prints on this and comes with a changing pad. (If you’re an Amazon.com shopper, don’t forget to check out the seller’s offers when comparing prices.)

CHLOE

Chloe, another expensive name brand label, also offers diaper bag selection. The white Chloe Diaper Bag below is made in France and being sold on Nemian Marcus for $812!

Dior

Dior offers a baby collection for their fashion line and the white Dior Diaper Bag below is a new find on Neiman Marcus. I can’t imagine keeping clean of a white diaper bag but I guess for those who are more concerned about fashion than function, this might be one for consideration. It looks like the inside opens up into a gray teddy bear-print changing pad and sold for $450.

GUCCI

If you’re looking for an Italian made diaper bag and not worried about price, this Gucci Diaper Bag is up for consideration. This beige-ebony diaper bag also comes in black and currently sold for $975 at Neiman. I’m not too fond of the style since it’s a little bulky looking like a camera bag.

ALLEN AVE

Allen Ave offers diaper bag designs that are friendly for both mom and dads. Their Cevan Metro Premium Bags are versatile for baby or everyday bag.

Many of the brands I came across in the maternity category started by woman entrepreneurs who left their day job to start their own business. And most importantly, they were successful at it. So aside from the great designs, it was encouraging to find these success stories and learn from it.

i. Intimates: I’m starting with this category after seeing countless ugly bras designed for pregnant or nursing moms. Pregnancy is probably when women are most aware of their self image and having sift through hundreds of designs, I’m appalled at the lack of choices available in the market. To keep hopes out there, below are some of my favorite finds. Keep in mind that some international brands may not be available in the US.

BENDON

Bendon, a New Zealand brand, has several sub-brands in the nursing bra category. Few designs that were my favorites were:

Bendon Lace Nursing Bra

This style comes in two different
colors on nordstrom.com: crystal
blue and black. It provides
underwire-free support and
soft shaping. Can also be found
on figleaves.com.

La Mere Nursing Bra

This style is under the the subbrand
Elle Macpherson Intimates. It comes
in four different colors and can also
be found on nordstrom.com or
figleaves.com.

FREYA

Freya, a UK based company, offers chic and sexy lingerie to customers around the world.

Rosalie

Rosalie nursing bra is listed under
Freya’s best seller styles and comes
in couple colors. You can read reviews
on herroom.com. Freya has some very
cute regular bras you might want
to take a peak on, Charlie and Matisse are just a few.

BELABUMBUM

Belabumbum is known for its bold color choices with fabric imported from Brazil. It has a few great choices for maternity lingerie and it’s another cute site that is just fun to browse around.

Copacabana Nursing Bra

I liked this style for the simple
and casual look. It has also
comes in a set with boycut as
shown on the product site.
Belabumbum is also featured
in some of the well known fashion and parenting
magazines.

HOT MILK

HOT milk is another New Zealand based company who produces maternity and nursing lingerie. They are by far the sexiest and most stylish brand I’ve seen in the category. It’s too bad that they are currently only found in Europe and Asia markets.

Delicate and Dangerous

This style is made of pink satin
with French blue and cream floral
embroidery. It looks super sexy
in the picture and hope they will
become available in the US soon!

Baby Doll Delicious

Another favorite of mine is
this sunflower embroidered
maternity bra. I just love the
color and chic style!

BELLA MATERNA

Bella Materna is a Seattle company focused on luxury nursing & maternity essentials. On their site, they mention their products are all made in the US!

French Lace Nursing Bra

This is probably the sexiest style
I’ve seen among all US brand offerings,
with a premium price tag. It’s US made
imported French Lace and Italian
nylon/Lycra.

AMORALIA

Amoralia is a UK company started by Jules Fossett, an ex-advertising strategist, who saw a need for stylish maternity lingerie.

Nougatine

This was another stylish nursing bra
that caught my eye. It comes in three
different colors and my favorite is
actually the Caramel shown on the site.
Catriona Mackechnie in the US carries them.

Noisette

This is an interesting style that
combines vintage and modern look.
The cup has fresh balconette shape
for a feminine look. I’d only found this
on Amoralia’s site so check about their
international shipping policy.

CONDESSA

Condessa is an LA based company that offers “fine lingerie that is also nursing – accessible.” They don’t seem to have many options but the couple that they offer are quite good options for stylish nursing bras.

Cassandra (Lace)

The Cassandra-Lace line has the most
style among the selections available for
this brand. It is designed in 3/4 lace cup
and 1/2 cup cotton lining for comfort.
See more colors here.

Veronica

I was very surprised how this demi
cup nursing bra could be so simple
yet modern and stylish. Don’t know
if it’s good photography but I think
the shimmering material definitely
adds the extra shine needed for a
stylish glow.