The Animated Life

It’s pretty safe
to assume that most kids love cartoons. From the comfort and novelty of
Saturday morning cartoons on television, to the fantasy world offered by comic
books, it’s easy to understand why children are drawn to the bright colors and bold
visuals. —

Next time you
face having to pull your child away from the latest animated marathon du jour,
tempt them with some cozy–and cartoon adorned–outfits from anime-loving
designer Simone Legno’s Tokidoki Bambino line. From onesies emblazoned with
Tokidoki classics like Sandy and the Cactus Pups, to camo print pants and adorable dresses featuring Hello Kitty, the edgy whimsy of the Tokidoki gang can keep
kids company (and keep them stylish) all day long.

And to all you
busy and hipster moms, don’t forget that Legno originally rose to fame with his
Tokidoki purses for adults. Check out his Galaxia Shopping Handbag if you’re
looking for a carry-all, or his Dixon Round Beauty Handbag to store make-up,
change or jewelry.

Starting at $28, tokidoki.it

Mia Weber is a
blogger and independent media producer. For more on Mia, see our
contributors list to the right. She can be reached at [email protected] and found on Twitter at @SoPreshBlog.

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