Babesta blog

Huggies Mess Maker is better than the real thing

Once you have kids, life gets messy. Just ask Huggies' Harry, who invites you to make a virtual mess on their new site, messmaker.com. 

It's pretty fun, and takes you away from the real mess that's unfolding around you while you hit the keys and see grilled cheeses, french fries, ice cream and purple grape juice splash onto the screen.  Below is mine. Try yours here.  

Karl Lagerfeld's Barbie Moment -Cast in Plastic, he's FANTASTIC!

You know you've reached the apex of Awesomeness when Mattel casts a doll in your likeness. Karl Lagerfeld was re-created in plastic, donning his signature black suit and sunglasses. This after designing some awesome duds for their most famous doll, Barbie, in celebration of her 50th birthday (at colette!). The elite icon of style seems quite enamored with the children's industry these days, but somehow we can't see him in the trenches with tots, no matter how well dressed. [via highsnobiety.com]

Where the Wild Things Are, Coming October '09

This trailer rocks and I can't wait to see this movie. And the Arcade Fire song in the background is awesome. Totally captures the mood. In theatres, October 2009. Link via traileraddict.com.

My Little Pony Re-Articulated by Artist Marika Surinen

For those not girly enough to have been enamored with My Little Pony, meet Marika Surinen's punked out version. Check out My Little Joker, Leia and Elvis - pastels are so yesteryear. 

photo: marikasurinen.com.

At China's Fashion Week, there's a new generation of style

The kids take a bow at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology Graduates Show 2009, which took place during China's fashion week.(Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images). As seen on Jezebel.com. I totally dig the duel color shoelaces on "mom", and the leg warmers and heart hats and drape-y, pom-pommed scarves. And who can't resist a giant love lorn handbag?

Dear Edwina, a fun family friendly show in Union Square!

I'm always looking for great things to do in the city with the fam - and heard about the play Dear Edwina. It's about a girl named Edwina Spoonapple (love the name!) and her family and friends. She reportedly hosts an impromptu advice show out of her garage. Sort of a Dear Abby in the kids world. 

Showing at the DR2 Theater in Union Square.

the particulars:

103 East 15th Street at Union Square

Friday 4PM
Saturday 1PM, 4PM, 7PM
Sunday 11AM, 1PM, 4PM

For TIX call : (212) 239-6200

A Playground for the Kid inside. Your Babesta's all grown up! Mannerspielplatz.

I loved this big idea! A playground for men!

Via Springwise:

"Roller coasters and ferris wheels are all very well as entertainment for some groups of consumers, but for others, there's nothing quite like the experience of operating heavy machinery. That, at least, is the premise behind Männerspielplatz, an amusement park for men that lets them get in touch with their inner construction worker.

For EUR 219, visitors to Männerspielplatz can shed their office trappings and get seriously dirty while playing with excavators, wheel loaders, Caterpillars, quads, Jeeps and more. The park, which is situated in an old factory site just outside Kassel, Germany, offers 18 stations for visitors to enjoy to their heart's content. Challenges include using a Komatsu Hanomag excavator to move huge stones; leveling the ground with a bulldozer; off-road riding on a Quad Unimog; and participating in an archery course. Participants must be at least 18 years old. A Class B license is required, and admission is limited to minimize waiting times." [viaspringwise]

Sunny Days are a'comin'!!! Sesame music & tees with Bert, Ernie, Elmo, Count and Cookie Monster at Babesta.

 If your tot is a fan Big Bird and all of his pals then he is sure to enjoy Sesame Street Playground! The CD/DVD combo is filled with Songs from Sesame Street Characters all around the world from France to Brazil (Vila Sesamo)! Suitable for all ages, it’s a great way to introduce different languages with the comfort of the familiar characters. 

While you're at it, add some cool Sesame Street tees so your babe can show off hilove for Bert and Ernie, Cookie Monster and The Count! 

  

Frank Kozik, Master of the Mustache - Some Facial Hair Raising Goodies at Babesta

I'm not entirely sure what's so funny about a mustache. For some reason, it gets me to smile every time. Babble found this sneaky disguise on Etsy, and the awesome lucite heart necklace is a la Frank Kozik for Tarina Tarantino. Lastly, the classic rabbit (Labbit) with a detachable 'stache by Kozik. 

Does whatever a spider can. He's a hero!

this is a cool story about a boy who was rescued by a fireman who dressed up as Spidey in order to make the save. 

Read and be inspired. Superheroes Rule!