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How does a fashion blogger dress her kids?

Because nobody wants to seem daggy.

I’m pretty picky when it comes to clothes for my kids.

I want quality, comfort, coolness and a price tag that fits their age.

Not easy to find. Particularly with daughters.

That’s why I did a happy dance when Boden Clothing launched in Australia late last year – it ticks all my boxes.

My sister introduced me to the chic British label while she was living in London and both my girls grew up in Baby Boden gifts from their Aunt.

Boden is where you’ll find the perfect pointelle t-shirt, retro tunic dresses, denim jackets, skinny jeans that are made of denim not elsastyne, boots without heels, pretty sneakers and the best – and I mean the best – anoraks, pea coats and blazers.

The childswear range has been expanded to dress boys and girls from 0-16. Delivery to Australia is $10 and takes 3-5 days.

To celebrate the new season collection, I collaborated with Boden on this shoot featuring my daughters Ella and Lulu and their cousin Lily.

Shop it like it’s hot.

CLICK TO BUY: Johnnie B Tessa Jumper $48; Johnnie B Skinny Jeans $48Johnnie B Suede Boots $108

CLICK TO BUY: Johnnie B Tessa Jumper $48; Johnnie B Skinny Jeans $48

CLICK TO BUY: Mini Boden Pretty Pointelle T-shirt $16Mini Boden Heart Pocket Jeans Skirt $36

CLICK TO BUY:  Mini Boden Stripy Ruffle Logo Dress $44Mini Boden Essential leggings $18; Mini Boden Spotty Hi Tops $54

CLICK TO BUY:  (Lulu, left) Mini Boden Pretty Pointelle T-shirt $18Johnnie B Lois Skirt $46(Ella, right) Mini Boden Pretty Pointelle T-shirt $18Johnnie B Ainsley Skirt $6; Johnnie B Suede Boots $108

CLICK TO BUY:  Mini Boden Fun Printed Dress $46Mini Boden Canvas Hi-Tops $54

CLICK TO BUY: Mini Boden Rainbow Knitted Dress $64; Johnnie B Suede Boots $108Mini Boden socks $30 (pack of 7); Sunglasses $20

CLICK TO BUY: (Ella, left): Mini Boden Towelling Shorts $24; Mini Boden Towelling Zip Thru $38(Lily, right) Mini Boden Towelling Shorts $24; Mini Boden (boys) Waffle Mariner T-shirt $28; Mini Boden Canvas Hi-tops $54

CLICK TO BUY: (Ella, left): Mini Boden Towelling Shorts $24; Mini Boden Towelling Zip Thru $38(Lily, right) Mini Boden Towelling Shorts $24; Mini Boden (boys) Waffle Mariner T-shirt $28; Mini Boden Canvas Hi-tops $54

CLICK TO BUY: Hotchpotch Swimsuit $28Mini Boden (boys) Jersey Anorak $60Mini Boden Canvas Hi-tops $54

CLICK TO BUY:  (Ella, left)Johnnie B Skinny Jeans $48; Johnnie B May Jumper $62; Johnnie B Suede Boots $108; (Lulu, right): Mini Boden Spotty Denim Shirt $42; Mini Boden Super Stretch Slim Fit Jeans $36Johnnie B Suede Boots $108

CLICK TO BUY: Mini Boden Spotty Denim Shirt $42

CLICK TO BUY: (Ella,left)Johnnie B Boatneck Tee $22Johnnie B Ainsley Skirt $64;  Johnnie B Suede Boots $108 (Lulu, right): Mini Boden Stripy Hotchpotch Dress $36Johnnie B Suede Boots $108

CLICK TO BUY: Johnnie B Pointelle T-shirt $24Johnnie B Turn Up Shorts $42

CLICK TO BUY: (Lulu, left): Mini Boden Fun Jumper $54; Mini Boden Spotty Tulle Skirt $48Johnnie  Suede Boots $108; (Lily, middle); Mini Boden Applique Hoody $44; Mini Boden Spotty Tulle Skirt $48; Leather Chelsea Boots $75;  (Ella, right)Johnnie B Cora Cardigan $62 (worn backwards); Mini Boden Spotty Tulle Skirt $48Johnnie  Suede Boots $108

CLICK TO BUY: (Lulu, left): Mini Boden Fun Jumper $54; Mini Boden Spotty Tulle Skirt $48Johnnie  Suede Boots $108; (Lily, middle); Mini Boden Applique Hoody $44; Mini Boden Spotty Tulle Skirt $48; Leather Chelsea Boots $75;  (Ella, right)Johnnie B Cora Cardigan $62 (worn backwards); Mini Boden Spotty Tulle Skirt $48Johnnie  Suede Boots $108

Photography by Carlotta MoyeStyling & Words Paula Joye

You can find more from Paula Joye her on website TheJoye.com or follower her on  Instagram.

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