Girl Stuff Review : Skipping Hippos

As girlie things go, I am more of a quality nut that a froo froo nut. My daughter, at only four and a half, is a fashionista. Clothing is her hobby, looking nice, a priority... well at least when she goes out. Around the house, she is usually in a bathing suit, even in the dead of winter, or a dress up outfit, complete with tu-tu.

Thats why when I put this gorgeous coat from Skipping Hippos on her, a huge smile came across her face. She instantly twirled around and declared herself "fancy". It had to be worn with only her "fancy" shoes, and a nice dress. Ironically, this dress coat can be worn as just that, a dress coat. the buttons pull together nicely, are sewn well, and the cut of the coat favors anything from a frock to a pair of leggings. The corduroy is that really soft cottony kind, and it was the first think I noticed - the utter softness of this coat. The retro appliqués along the bottom ( I think its lotus petals?) give it a sweet, pulled together look that just screams high end fashion. The lining is a cotton, polka-dotted material, with silly, feminine colors that are a subtle but perfect Mod accent.

The best thing is even though it is slightly long in the arms on my daughter, I can roll up the sleeves to get that cute cuff look, and it will fit her for two more years. That to me makes this coat worth it. It is not particularly warm even though it is of a heavy quality, so its perfect with a turtle neck for the crisp new England Spring!

So if you have a little Mary Tyler Moore in the making like me and you want a stylish coat people will notice when you walk into church this Easter, Target, or even a playgroup, I reccomend this unique coat for any occasion.

- Stacy & Sophia

Thats right folks we have a new writer here at Seven Dogs... Stacy and Sophia will be joining us on occasion to review girlie products that I just cannot (though I wish I could) force my son to test. LOL

Want one?
Skipping Hippos not only sells these fabulous coats (I personally want one in my size), but they are known for their great Ponchos. There are rumors they will be coming out with a boy's coat soon too and we are waiting on pins and needles!

Win it!
Skipping Hippos has been so wonderful, they sent us over one of their fabulous Ponchos to give away as well! The Poncho in question is a 12-24m in the Gretta style.

To enter :

• Leave a comment on this post. Visit the Skipping Hippos collection and tell me which is your favorite. No "i want to win" stuff without a little effort (and I do mean little!)
  
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• This contest will end Feb 22th at midnight!