I was recently introduced to the British brand Boden and now I’m hooked.
Their clothes are stylish, classy and have a little bit of whimsy. And their Mini Boden line for kids is so stinking cute … especially their options for little girls. Every outfit I saw, I thought, Awwww, this would look so adorable on Mimi!!
Although that’s not to mean I didn’t see anything I liked for me. I recently did a little fall shopping, and as I was browsing their women’s line, I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw this ivory and navy sparkle collar striped shirt.
Seriously. This shirt couldn’t be more me if had I designed it myself, especially given my fascination with stripes. It looks fabulous with jeans and is perfect for weekends when you want to look casual but with a little something extra.
It also fits pretty true to size.
I also grabbed this super cute — and crazy comfortable — long-sleeved tee in (gasp) a print! I don’t usually go for non-graphic prints (see my love of stripes above) but something about this whimsical bird print, and the coral color, just made me smile.
It’s made of a light jersey material that feels like pajamas, and it also has a great fit: kind of drapey with slight Dolman-style sleeves.
My other fall purchase (for me, a least) was a striped (yes, stripes again) loungewear-style tank that has become my go-to at nighttime. I love the velvet trim and lacy straps, which just gives it a little something special.
Now let’s talk about the good stuff: Mini Boden.
Mimi is currently obsessed with dresses, so I knew that is where I wanted to start.
But, oh man. So. Hard. To. Choose.
I wanted to buy them all. The prints, the colors, the details! There was everything from cotton and jersey dresses that are appropriate for school to fancier dresses suitable for holidays or parties.
But when I saw this purple jersey dress, I knew we had to have it.
I loved the contrasting stripe sleeves (shocking, right?), and there was no doubt Mimi would go gaga over the fact that it has pockets (which are lined in the same contrasting stripes)! It also comes in a slew of different color combinations, too.
The quality is top-notch, too. I can see this lasting Mimi all fall and winter.
But you can’t wear a dress this time of year without tights, and really, would any other tights do besides ones with a fox print?
The only negative is that when Mimi saw them, she broke out into an ear-piercing rendition of “What Does the Fox Say?”
Here we are modeling our favorite outfits.
Now that I’ve shared our love for Boden, it’s your turn! I have a $25 gift card to give away to one lucky reader! I’ll make it an easy for you.
Just visit the Boden website and leave a comment below with your favorite Boden item that you would buy with the gift card. (Just be sure that when you comment that you use the email address that you can be contacted at if you’re the big winner!). This giveaway will end on at midnight ET on October 15.
Also, there is a crazy site-wide sale going on right now: think up to 40% off plus free shipping on orders over $50 until Sunday, October 12!
What Boden (or Mini Boden) item — or items — would you buy with your gift card?
Disclaimer: I received the items mentioned above to facilitate my review and this giveaway, but all opinions are, as always, my own.
Christine Rode says
I would love any of the dresses I could match with my boots this winter. Such cute clothes!
Jen says
Love mini – boden … such cute stuff !!!
Jen says
I would easily buy maggie the easy jersey dress in blue 😉
Jennifer says
I have loved Boden for years…my current favorite thing is the new tunic with the birds on it. Maybe for my birthday?
Leah F. says
I think I would choose the PEMBROKE VEST WE456 in the grey woven check. It’s so cute. Plus, it does not get really cold in NOLA, so a vest would be the perfect “winter” item!
Leah
JennyHS says
I’d love to use the certificate and splurge on something cashmere! Super cute prints even on the coats, makes getting wet or being cold a little more bearable.
Kate says
Jammie’s for the kids
Kim says
I would buy a new winter coat. I am a huge fan of Boden.
sandra says
The hotchpotch shirt
Ellie says
I love the Milano dress!
Christa Jones says
I would buy a new pair of jeans. I’ve been losing weight and am almost ready to go to the next size. Their boot cut ones look super cute & comfy!
lindsey lynch says
love the navy fair isle sweater for baby boys!
Colleen Boudreau says
I like the NEP CABLE SWEATER.
nadya kotik says
I love the Marilyn dress
Ida Mae says
I’d probably get the Biker Wellies! All this rain!
Melissa Moore says
I love the BUTTON CORD PINNIE dress.
Abby says
I want the bird shirt that you got! Love Boden – such great quality!
D SCHMIDT says
Visited the site and I really like the boys Patterned Sweater in Navy Rocket design
Karen H says
I love the Selina dress. So many cute things!
Cindy A. says
I would buy the Velour Romper Set in Navy Stripe.
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Baby-0-3yrs-One-Pieces-Play-Sets/Gift-Sets/70061/Baby-0-3yrs-Velour-Romper-Set.html
Calli says
I’d get the victoria dress for fall!
JenniferAnne says
I would get the Superstitch T-shirt with the dinosaur on it for my son!
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Boys-1H-12yrs-Tops-T-shirts/Graphic-T-Shirts/21734/Boys-1H-12yrs-Superstitch-T-shirt.html#main
JenniferAnne74 @ aol.com
Liberty T. says
It is so hard to choose but I think I would pick the Biker Wellies!
Michael says
I am a fan of the Sleeping Fox Knitted Play Set for our little man.
meredith says
I like the Pebble Scribble Star baby gift set
Marguerite T. says
I would love to have the Pebble Scribble Star baby gift set for my little grandson who is on the way!
Sara Hammer says
Oh wow- my daughter would love so many of these dresses! I can narrow it down to the Fun Applique Dress with either the bird or fox pattern, the Easy Jersey Dress in violet, or the Colourful Knitted Dress in either color. Too many to choose from!!!
Kelly says
love those fox tights!!! but I think I would want something for myself!