Photo Contest Winner

The Votes are in and we have a winner! Drum roll please.....


Congratulations to Miss Peyton of Arlington, VA! You are our first ever Anna-Kate's Closet photo contest winner!
Peyton is wearing a happy birthday tutu and hat from our shop at her first birthday party. And we have to admit she rocked it well!




Thank you everyone who submitted your lovely children into the contest it was a close call and a tough choice!

And congratulations again to Peyton, you can stop by the shop at anytime during our hours to pick up your prize!

~The Staff at Anna-Kate's Closet

Super Cute New Sibling Tees

We just received a shipment of super cute "Big Brother" and "Big Sister" short sleeved t-shirts. They are made from organic cotton for an extra soft and eco-friendly feel.









These tees make the perfect gift for big sisters or brothers for any occasion. They can also be a great gift for the big sister or brother-to-be and can help to make them feel important when welcoming the newest member to your family. So stop by and get one before it's too late!

~The Staff at Anna-Kate's Closet

Happy Birthday Anna-Kate's!

Anna Kate's Closet is celebrating it's 3rd year in business and we want to share our excitement and success with you! For the entire month of June we will be having cupcakes every Friday and amazing sales you won't want to miss!
And don't forget to check out our newest birthday merchandise, the perfect accessories to make your little one's birthday complete!








So please come and help us celebrate, We hope to see you soon!

~The Staff at Anna-Kate's

Need A Father's Day Gift?

Need a gift for Father's Day? There is still time to order customized Father's Day tees. Order by June 4th and received NO RUSH charges. Stop into Anna-Kate's Closet this week to order a fun & fabulous tee for Dad. Ssshhhh...guess what Anna's dad is getting for Father's Day??

Each tee is $33, plus $7 shipping. The tee will ship directly to your home or address provided. Other colors are available and they come in size S, M, L, 2XL, 3XL ($2.00 extra for XL sizes).

Rush Charges are $30 - so hurry, order your tee on or before June 4, 2010.

Coming This Week

Did you ever dream of being an astronaut, a famous fashion designer, or even an artist when you were a kid? Let's be honest, who didn't? Well our dreams may be far off in the past but for our kids they are just beginning.
Anna-Kate's is happy to announce this week we will be getting in a line of kids arts and craft and hobby kits to help pursue their dreams and let their imaginations go wild.
The Little Experience is a company dedicated to this mission of the imagination and we are excited to bring their products to our store.
The items we are making available include
The Build it Space Rocket ~ $7.00
The Stitch & Dolly Kit ~ $15.00
Baby's First Canvas Kit ~ $20.00
The Stitch and Flowery Handbag Kit ~ $20.00
The Baby Mini Combo Pack ~ $7.00
The Girl Mini combo Pack ~ $7.00
The Stitch it combo Pack ~ $15.00

So stop by and pick one up for the future rocket scientist in your life!
We look forward to seeing you soon!

And don't forget to read about our photo contest in the previous post!

~ The Staff at Anna-Kate's

Anna Kate Photo Contest!

Grab your cameras, your kids, and your favorite looks from Anna Kate’s Closet, and enter our first ever photo contest!

The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Anna Kate’s Closet as well as a bucket full of goodies just in time for summer fun!

Rules:
* One entry per child so make sure it is your favorite outfit (It’s so hard to pick just one!)
* Please send all pictures to our email annakate07@gmail.com or bring a hard copy into the store
* All entries are due by midnight of June 26, 2010
* Have fun and be creative!

Prize Includes:
* A custom beach bucket with the winning child’s name
* California Baby suntan lotion. All organic and safe for your child’s delicate skin
* A pair of sunglasses stylish and safe to protect those pretty little eyes
* $50 gift certificate to Anna Kate’s Closet

We will announce the winner on Monday June 28. Your child’s picture will be featured in our store as well as our blog, facebook page, and newsletter.

If you have any questions feel free to reach us though email, facebook, or phone.

Best of luck!

~The Staff at Anna Kate’s

Peace Love Mom...Find Us On Face Book to WIN

WIN a Peace Love Mom tee by simply telling us your "favorite" mom moment. Winner will be announced Saturday, May 8th just in time for Mother's Day.

Teacher Appreciation and Mother's Day This Week

Stop in to see me at the shop today. I'm putting in new inventory from MeToo and all "Mom" tees and wraps are 20% off through next Saturday, May 8th. Check out our new hip vintage burnout tee for Mom or Teen.



Don't forget that next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. We have the perfect little gift, a Sydney Hale candle for $16.00. Stop in to pick out the perfect scent (Sweet Water, Valencia, Del Mar, or Havana. Get them while supplies last.

Facelift in progress at Anna-Kate's Closet & Extended Store Hours!

Anna-Kate's Closet is really excited to be able to offer evening hours after almost 3 years in business. Beginning Tuesday, May 4, 2010, we will be open until 7:00 p.m.! Yeah! Please stop in and meet our newest sales associates: Emily Groves.

New Store Hours Effective May 4, 2010:

Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 - 7:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 7:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 7:00
Friday: 10:00 - 7:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00

Also, we have begun the process of "updating" our look on the web and our logo. We are working with a graphic designer to help us with our facelift. We would love to hear your comments on what changes or services you would like to see on our website or in the store. Stay tuned for a peak at the new logo.

Purchase Your Mother's Day Gift at Anna-Kate's Closet

Mother's Day is just around the corner and now is the perfect time to purchase a unique gift for Mom (or yourself). Anna-Kate's Closet has a wonderful selection of novelty items just for Moms. Need some ideas? We love our new burnout v-neck tees, hand poured soy candles, cable knit 3-in one wraps, and our favorite - Bliss Tote.

Sea Monsters by Little Joules

We just love these bold soft tees from Little Joules. Bring out the sea monster in your little man. Shop in store at Anna-Kate's Closet, 2491-A N. Harrison Street, Arlington, VA 22207 or online at www.annakatescloset.com. Hurry, these tees are going fast!

Peace, Love, Harmony...BLISS

Every mom loves to feel what our new products say! Stop in today at Anna-Kate's Closet or shop online http://www.annakatescloset.com/cgi/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=WOM0 for these body & soul inspiring products.

This Little Piggy Likes to Draw...

Need a gift? Or something for on-the-go? We love these art folios and so do kids!
Beautifully crafted in your choice of cute patterns, this velcro-secured fold n' stow art case will keep your kids steeped in creativity (and happily occupied) at home or on the road. Each organized ArtFolio comes complete with a drawing pad and 12crayons - sure to inspire the most discerning petit artiste.

You may purchase the art folios in the store or online (www.annakatescloset.com)!

Rabbit Moon Cupcake Collection

I don't know about you, but we are so ready for Spring. Are you heading south for Spring Break? You will not want to miss the darling cupcake collection from Rabbit Moon. Size ranges 0-3M to 4Y.

Caden Lane - Home Grown Collection

We love Caden Lane's new Home Grown Collection of vintage inspired clothing, blankets and accessories for your baby, toddler and child. We received our shipment over the weekend and just love it. Putting it into the store today so stop by and check it out. We are working around the clock to put all of our new spring inventory online.

Too many bows? This is the perfect accessory for your little girl's room and it will hold all of her darling bows. We have 6 styles in stock.

Big Sister (Big Sis) short sleeve t-shirt. We also have the Little Sister (Lil Sis) light pink t-shirt to coordinate. Perfect baby shower gift or coming home present.

Big Brother (Big Bro) short sleeve t-shirt. We have the Little Brother (Lil Bro) light blue t-shirt.

Darling stroller blankets, bibs and lovies. Lil Man collection is show here.

We are taking a day! Closed Sunday, Open Monday

Lemon Loves Lime is coming to Anna-Kate's Closet! We expect to receive this shipment within the next two weeks.

In our ongoing quest to bring you the very best in children's fashion we will be out of the shop on Sunday, February 21, 2010 to find you amazing fashions for Fall season. However, we will be open on Monday, February 22, 2010 during normal business hours.

We apologize for the inconvenience but know you will be delighted with all we find!!

LeTop Spring 2010 - Lots O' Fish Collection

Are you ready for school?…a school of fishies that is! le top’s Lots o’ Fish collection is swimin’ with fun! The whimsical fishy print pairs up with cheerful orange and white stripes, creating clever clothing combos that are perfect for spring. The darling skirted boy-leg swimsuit is ready for fun times at the beach. Swim fishy swim! Available now at Anna-Kate's Closet in sizes 3 month to 6x for girls.

Vintage Onesies, Caps and Bibs...

Check out our newest addition to Anna-Kate's Closet. Vintage Wearables which are just so darn cute. The perfect baby shower gift or little something for your darling princess or lil' man. Each styles comes in the following size range: 0-3M, 3-6M, 6-12M, 12-18M. All styles also have matching bibs and caps.

My Halo Is In The Shop (comes in soft pink/brown ringer and blue/brown ringer onesie, cap and bib).

Smart Like Dad and Gorgeous Like Mom (as shown)

We also have Play Date? I'll Have My Mom Call Your Mom (in pink/chocolate ringer and blue/chocolate ringer).

Hurry, these darling vintage onesies won't last long.