The Coat Edit!

Brave the elements in style and choose from our favourite Autumn Winter coats.

Something for him...

• Mini A Ture Boys Coat, £89
• Scotch Shrunk Double Hood Boy's Coat, £149
• Petit Bateau Baby Boy Raincoat, £65
• Petit Bateau Baby Boy Quilted Coat, £65
• Scotch Shrunk Pea Coat & Mittens, £139

     

Something for her...

• Molo 'Hestia' Girl's Bubble Coat, £105
• Petit Bateau Baby Girl Quilted Coat, £65
• Mini A Ture Baby Girl Zip-Up Coat, £99
• Scotch R'Belle Girl's Reversible Coat, £149
• Scotch R'Belle Reversible Gilet, £89
• I Love Gorgeous Leli Fur Coat, £139

      

Something for mum...

• Noa Noa Winter Coat, £209
• Noa Noa Woollen Poncho, £119 (available in black or grey)

  

Buy 2, get 1 free!

Buy 2, get 1 free October promotion

Throughout October Pixie is offering 3 for 2 on it's range of Black White Denim Basics.

Black White Denim Basics is a capsule collection of premium essential wear, designed by Black White Denim owner, Jo Davies, and handcrafted in England. The collection comprises eight styles of cotton and jersey tops and bottoms, including, short and long sleeve round and V-neck tee shirts, sleeveless vests, camisole vests, a trapeze top, and a legging. 

Buy 3 Black White Denims Basics at pixie in October and you will get the cheapest FREE. Offer ends 31st October.

Back to school with Pixie

The new season has landed at Pixie and we welcome a host of exciting new brands including edgy kids streetwear fashion brand Ruff & Huddle, colourful and vibrant fashion accessories from La Marelle, beautiful hand-crafted jewellery from Exquisite, and the ever popular Mini Micro and Micro Sprite Scooters (in-store only).

Gillian has developed a product range full of pieces which parents will covet for their children, supported by a programme of customer events that memories are made from.

Cool clothing label, Ruff & Huddle, will join the Pixie family of popular brands including Supertrash, Scotch & Soda, I Love Gorgeous, Angels’ Face, Levi’s, No Added Sugar, The Little Taylor and Mini A Ture; to offer all the latest designer trends for the little ones.

Micro Scooters will take up position alongside world famous construction toy Lego and Duplo, and activity toy brand Djeco creating an extensive selection of educational toys and games that engage and entertain.

Not forgetting mum; Pixie is the one of seven independent British boutiques handpicked to stock Black White Denim Basics, a new capsule collection of premium essential wear, designed by Black White Denim Founder Jo Davies and handcrafted in England.

Looking for something a littlee different this Christmas? Pixie has joined forces with local brand Calli’s Corner South Manchester to hold a series of in-store events. Come along and make one of a kind keepsakes and jewellery featuring imprints and castings taken of your little ones hands, feet, and fingers.

Experience the new collections in-store and online now and find an Autumn you will adore at Pixie. Click here to see our current events programme.

Local retailers shortlisted for major Award

Local independent retailers, Pixie and Shoetique, have been announced as finalists for the national Drapers Independents Awards 2014.

Drapers are the authority in the UK fashion business and their awards celebrate innovation and talent within the fashion retailing community, identifying who is leading the way in the independent sector.

Pixie, a baby and childrenswear boutique, was nominated in the niche retailer category and is a finalist along with six other stores in the UK. Shoetique, a footwear retailer, was nominated for the multichannel operator category and is a finalist along with seven other stores in the UK. Both stores are based in the heart of Hale village in Cheshire.

Gillian Franks, owner of Pixie boutique, said: “This is a prestigiousaward and we are honoured to be short listed amongst a number of other successful boutique businesses.”

Passionate about making the Pixie shopping experience one to remember, Gillian has developed a product range full of pieces which parents will covet for their children, supported by a programme of customer events that memories are made from.

Gillian continues: “It’s always been my dream to have my own children’s clothing store. As a mum myself I understand the journey you go on and I was determined to create a shopping experience that supported and developed this magical time. I am so thrilled that not only is this dream now coming true, but that my efforts have been recognised by the industry.”

Both stores had to complete a rigorous application process followed by a store visit from the Drapers editorial staff. The criteria for the judges was mix of good financial performance, a well-devised business plan and lively execution, in addition to an excellent looking store which stands out from its competitors.

Stuart Conroy, owner of Shoetique, said: “We are delighted and honoured that Shoetique has been nominated for ‘Best Multichannel Retailer’ at the Drapers Independent Awards. This nomination recognises our growth on line, via market places such as Amazon and eBay and of course our store in Hale, Cheshire. We are looking forward to attending the awards ceremony in September. Fingers crossed!”

Hale offers a unique shopping experience thanks to its exciting mix of premium fashion and international brands, childrenswear, womenswear, lingerie, accessories, toys, games and gifts. A representative from the Hale Business Association, said: “Businesses are still recovering from difficult economic times so it’s great to see that two of our local retailers are being recognised for their achievements. These awards are a great opportunity for us to shine a light on what is going well with the villages’ retail offering and encourage more people to visit.”

Summer holiday survial guide

The holidays are almost upon us and most of us are already preoccupied with planning how to keep the little ones entertained throughout the summer months.

Here at Pixie we want to recreate that feeling of when we were young and the idea of weeks with no school was the most exciting thing ever! 

Here are our top 5 tips to make this summer with your children, one to remember: 

1. Get creative! Your little ones can take the world of creative building everywhere with our range of world famous construction toy Lego and Duplo. Together with activity toy brand Djeco, our extensive selection of educational toys and games is guaranteed to engage and entertain.

    

2. Be prepared. Even if your plane's not delayed and the car doesn't break down, we all need distractions on summer holiday journeys. Pixie has a great range of portable playthings for every occasion from classic Melissa and Doug word game, hangman, to the John Crane ‘Shore Thing’ bucket, perfect for those days down the beach... or in the sand pit!

  

3. Your holiday home. Holiday still a few weeks away or looking to recreate that holiday feeling at home? Evoke the essence of warm, velvety beaches with this coconut palm candle from True Grace. Spend over £50 on our True Grace range and get a complimentary candle.

4. Go back to basics. Whether you’re packing for a holiday in the sun or enjoying a staycation in the UK, you need versatile essentials in your holiday wardrobe. The Black White Denim Basics collection at Pixie comprises eight styles of cotton and jersey tops and bottoms, including, short and long sleeve round and V-neck tee shirts, sleeveless vests, camisole vests, a trapeze top, and a legging. Something to suit every occasion.

   

5. …and relax! Whether you need to moisturize sun kissed skin or just take some time out to relax, our range of premium skincare products from Burts Bees, Green & Spring and de Mamiel, will protect and brighten, keeping you and your skin looking its best during the summer months.

   

Make a splash this Summer!

Pixie has everything you need to make a stylish splash this summer! We are a proud retailer ofSunuva, the kids UV swimwear brand. We also stock pretty bikinis from I Love Gorgeous, baby bikini bottoms and swim shorts from Petit Bateauand boys swimming trunks from Scotch Shrunk.

Remember as a kid when it would be that time of year to buy a new pair of jelly sandals for summer? Come rain or shine this sandal is ready to play and they are the perfect accompaniment to our swimwear range….

Black White Denim pops up in Pixie

Join us in-store from Tuesday 13 May to Saturday 17 May 2014 for a fashionable collaboration with our friends at Black White Denim!

This award-winning Womenwears indie will be showcasing a few of their gorgeous premium brands in a must-see pop-up shop at Pixie.

The shop will stock a selection of premium labels including J Brand, 2nd Day, Maison Scotch, Paige Denim, Hudson, Wildfox, Zoe Karssen and Etre Cecile, which are also stocked in the retailer’s original store in Wilmslow, Cheshire.

Black White Denim Basics, a capsule collection of premium essential wear designed by company founder, Jo Davies, and handcrafted in the UK, is already available in-store at Pixie, one of the independent British boutiques, handpicked by Jo to stock the collection.

Pixie owner, Gillian Franks, comments: “We are proud to stock the new collection from Black White Denim and we are delighted to host her pop-up shop next week. The brand compliments our current product range perfectly and helps us achieve our aim of offering only the best clothing products to our customers.”

Black White Denim has quickly built a loyal customer base in Wimslow since the store opened in September 2010, and the store has already embarked on a number of collaborations with other UK independents to stock their new Black White Denim Basics range. Jo Davies, comments: “Hale offers a unique shopping experience thanks to its exciting mix of premium fashion and international brands and a pop-up shop is a great way to take our concept to those who don’t know it’s out there.” 

Pixie is one of the independent British boutiques, handpicked by Jo to stock the Black White Denim Basics collection, which is designed to be the foundation of every stylish woman’s wardrobe. 

WIN AN ITEM FROM THE BLACK WHITE DENIM BASICS RANGE!

To help celebrate the Black White Denim Pop-up Shop in-store at Pixie from 13 - 17 May, we're giving you the chance to win an item from the Black White Denim Basics range. Simply, 'Like' our Facebook page and 'like and share' the identifed photo. The deadline for particpating is Saturday 17 May.

Terms and conditions: To be in with a chance of winning you must be a fan of the Pixie Childrenwear Facebook page. The image above will be added to our facebook page, simply like our page, then 'like and share' the photo on your facebook wall. This free competition is open to all UK residents aged 16 and above. The prize is an item from the Black White Denim Basics range available at Pixie, Unit 3 Century House, Ashley Road, Hale, Cheshire WA15 9SF. The item will be selected by Pixie. The prize cannot be transferred, sold or exchanged. There is no cash alternative.

Posted: 09/05/14

Discover new brands at Pixie!

This season Pixie welcomes a host of exciting new brands including cool streetwear inspired label, Ruff & Huddle (coming soon for AW14), beautiful baby gifts from The Little Taylor, your favourite old school jelly footwear Sun Jellies, exquisite Crystal Jewellery, and handmade skincare range Green & Spring.

Passionate about making the Pixie shopping experience one to remember, Pixie owner Gillian has developed a product range full of pieces which parents will covet for their children, and some for themselves!

Remember jellies?

Jelly sandals were created in France in the 40's, long before the jelly shoe trends of the 80's and 90's. These coloured plastic shoes have been summer footwear favourites for over 65 years. Sun Jellies is bringing the original French jelly sandals to your shores. If you always wished you'd had a pair of jellies, now you can have a pair of the original jelly sandals.

French Heritage.

In 1946 post WWII the first ever jelly shoes were created by a Frenchman in response to a worldwide leather shortage. The French nicknamed them Méduse, meaning jellyfish. The iconic 'fisherman' style is instantly recognisable and has become famous throughout the world. An eternal symbol of summer, loved by kids and adults for generations. Our original French jellies are a retro classic, much imitated but never bettered.

Dilemma: Sale or new collections?

Browse our brilliant sale collections with up to 70% off all your favourite brands including No Added Sugar, I Love Gorgeous, Levis, Scotch & Soda, Mini A Ture, Toffee Moon, Supertrash and much more, online and inshore.

At the same time have a sneak peek of the new Spring Summaer 2014 collections from Scotch & Soda, Levis, Molo and Noa Noa Womens, already in-store and online. Our new season favourite for women is these allover print harem pants and we've included some style tips below to help you dress yours!

How to wear: Harem Pants

The slouchy fabric and loose-fitting style usually means they are supremely comfortable and as a result are more traditionally worn as part of a casual outfit (tucked into ugg boots etc). However the draped style also means that they are very versatile and with the right accessories can be the focal point of an equally glamourous outfit.

The top tip (when styling them up) is to always keep the top half simple, a sleek sillouette is absolutely essential when pairing with billowing shapes (the same rule applies for maxi skirts etc). A heel is a must (the higher the better) and we would suggest a more open shoe/sandal/boot (the edgier the better).

If you do go edgy with the footwear, then keep the top half quite classic [as well as sleek] - the trousers should always be the centre of attention! You could consider the following combinations (for the top half):

• A cropped blazer worn over a subtly embellished biker-tee/vest top. Add a long rope necklace to draw the eye up and down the centre of your body;
• A simple fitted tee (tucked into the trousers) with statement necklace (your stella and dot would be ideal);
• A cropped fitted tee/top (in warmer weather) and you could also add a statement belt to the trousers which will further emphasise your fabulous waist.

Have fun and let us know how you wear yours.

Posted: 12/01/14

Announcing the new Black White Denim Basics range at Pixie

Black White Denim Basics, a capsule collection of premium essential wear, designed by Jo Davies and handcrafted in England, is now available in-store and online at Pixie.

The Black White Denim Basic collection is designed by company founder, Jo Davies, and handcrafted in the UK. Every item is made with the highest quality cotton and modal mix, resulting in a softer, smoother fabric, that is both colour-fast and resistant to shrinkage.

The collection comprises eight styles of cotton and jersey tops and bottoms, including, short and long sleeve round and V-neck tee shirts, sleeveless vests, camisole vests, a trapeze top, and a legging. All items are available in black and white, with all but the trapeze top available in marl grey.

Pixie is one of the independent British boutiques, handpicked by Jo to stock the collection, which is designed to be the foundation of every stylish woman’s wardrobe.

Jo Davies, has drawn on her retail knowledge and passion for timeless design and quality to launch the collection. Conceived to act as the foundation blocks of every woman’s wardrobe, they have been designed in longer lengths, following extensive customer research undertaken by Davies. 

Jo Davies comments: “Layer them up, or dress them down, the Black White Denim Basics are designed to work with your existing wardrobe favourites and will become your go-to items. Week in, week out, you can be sure that they’ll never let you down.

“What’s more, when you shop the Black White Basics collection, you’ll be flying the flag for British fashion and manufacturing.”

Pixie owner, Gillian Franks, comments: “We are delighted to have been selected by Jo to stock the new collection from Black White Denim. It compliments our current product range perfectly and helps us achieve our aim of offering only the best clothing products to our customers. Quality and durability are very important to us.”

  

Other womenswear brands that Pixie stock includes Noa Noa, Estella Bartlett and Ruby & Ed. The eight piece Black White Denim Basics collection start at RRP £50.

Black White Denim Basics are available in-store and online at www.pixiechildrenswear.com. They are also available online at www.blackwhitedenim.co.uk.

We pride ourselves on buying only the best brands for our customers, so we are delighted to be one of the independent boutiques selected to stcok this range. We hope you enjoy it.

Competition Time: Win Pixie Vouchers!

We're excited. We're almost at 1,000 likes on Facebook! To celebrate we've giving away £75 worth of Pixie Vouchers. Every time we reach a 100 milestone (800, 900 and 1,000) we will randomly pick someone to win a £25 voucher to spend on new season stock.

Join the conversation....'Like' us on Facebook and be in with a chance to win.

Terms and conditions: This free competition is open to all UK residents aged 16 and above who ‘like’ the Pixie Childrenswear Facebook page. There are three prizes; each prize will consist of £25 Pixie Vouchers. The prize cannot be transferred, sold or exchanged. There is no cash alternative. Vouchers are valid in Pixie, Unit 3 Century House, Ashley Road, Hale, Cheshire WA15 9SF and can be spent on full-priced products only. 

New Term Essentials at Pixie

The new season has landed at Pixie and this term the stylish childrenswear, toys and gifts boutique in Hale Cheshire, welcomes a host of exciting new brands including edgy luxe label Supertrash, bohemian-inspired handmade jewellery from India Rose, and world famous construction toy, Lego.

Gillian Franks, Pixie’s new owner since taking over the brand at the start of this year, has had a busy summer. Passionate about making the Pixie shopping experience one to remember, Gillian has developed a product range full of pieces which parents will covet for their children, supported by a programme of customer events that memories are made from.

Dutch clothing label, Supertrash, will join the Pixie family of popular brands including I Love Gorgeous, Angels’ Face, Levi’s, Scotch & Soda, Estella Bartlett, No Added Sugar and Mini A Ture; to offer all the latest designer trends for the little ones.


Lego and Duplo will take up position alongside activity toy brand Djeco creating an extensive selection of educational toys and games which engage and entertain, and in addition to the popular Pixie Portrait Days with renowned children’s photographer Camille Wesser, Gillian has joined forces with local brand Kiddies Keepsakes to hold a series of in-store casting days.


Not forgetting mum. Pixie is the only stockist of Noa Noa Womenswear in the North West and the only stockist outside of London for award-winning beauty range, De Mamiel.


Gillian said: “It’s always been my dream to have my own children’s clothing store. As a mum myself I understand the journey you go on and I was determined to create a shopping experience that supported and developed this magical time. I am so thrilled that this dream is now coming true.”


Experience the new collections in-store and online now and find an Autumn you will adore at Pixie.

I Love Gorgeous Pink 'Heart' Gwyneth Dress, £85

Autumn events at Pixie

To help make the Pixie shopping experience one to remember, Gillian and the team have developed a programme of customer events that memories are made of.  

Portrait Day - Sunday 29 September 

The popular Pixie Portrait Days with renowned children’s photographer Camille Wesser, will continue and the next one will be held in-store on Sunday 29 September, 11.30am – 3.30pm. 30 minute slots per family are available. This is a free sitting so all you pay for are any prints/cd's etc that you want from the online gallery of your images.

Casting Day - Sunday 20 October

Pixie has joined forces with local brand Kiddies Keepsakes to hold a series of in-store casting days. The first event will be held in-store on Sunday 20 October, 11.30am – 3.30pm. 

The appointment times vary from half an hour for a cast, to a few moments for a piece of jewellery and the prices start from £40 (depending on the frame size of your cast). Capture every tiny detail with a 3D or a pure silver cast.

These are popular events so places fill up fast! To book your appointment call the store on 0161 927 9259.