Hey! Remember when I used to post all kinds of
meaningful things? no? well how about when I used to post about my mail?
My catalogue mail, you silly....Wasn't that fun? Didn't that used to be fun?!
Well, just the other day, I received two catalogues (yes, I spell it that way) that simply could not be ignored.
I thought you might like to have my thoughts on them.
They are both children's catalogues which, as you can imagine, is kind of an odd thing. I haven't purchased any children's clothing in a long long time - but perhaps these companies are seeking new audiences?
Anyway, the first one was from
Tea.
I think that's sort of a funny name for a kid's clothing line, but whatever.
I actually like some of their things -

If I ever dressed little girls, in colors, and florals (I'm a little dizzy) then I might have looked at these frocks.

The copy says:
Japanese street style. I'm not so sure but I think some people might believe that.

Of course I'd like this sweater for ME.

And I would like this little girl as well.
Funny thing, I tend to only look at girl clothing when I browse like this.
I guess it's because I've seen plenty of this

not that he, and his tiny tee shirt aren't adorable too.

Cute!
The prices seem reasonable, the outfits are sweet and they aren't especially commercial looking, which I like, so barring any bad reviews, I'd buy something for someone from Tea.
Ah, you're thinking, there was a second offering in the mail that day, wasn't there?
Oh.
Yes.
I received the
Wishcraft catalogue as well.
The Wishcraft catalogue is the polar opposite of the Tea catalogue as far as I can tell...

Wishcraft sells costumes - and, by the way, just about all of them are available in adult sizes as well...you know...if you find yourself taken by any of these.
I was fortunate enough to have Middle with me while perusing this one. We know this is,
technically, a flamingo costume, but Middle and I sort of feel it leans more toward Vegas showgirl. In either case, we find it comical. (And we were pleased that it was not revealing.)

This Ghostly Girl outfit is something, isn't it? It's even better with the cape:

Unlike the selections from Tea, I cannot see myself dressing a child in
any of these - though I admire them as it appears to me that they are well done.
I'll bet little girls are drooling over this stuff -

Fur trim!

A little bit over the top, though, yes?

Crossing the line? I think so....
Sadly, the boy's line isn't nearly as impressive:

None of my boys would have gone for this.

Middle deemed this pirate "too chauncey."
And this?

Is the poorest excuse for an Indiana Jones costume I have EVER seen.
Halloween is always a good time to humiliate infants.

Most babies look a bit like Yoda to begin with, IMO.
And - if you're dressing the infant, you may as well bring the dog.

(I'm wondering what's in her basket.)
So, there you are.
My mail from Tuesday.
You're welcome.