If Suri Cruise taught us anything in 2011, it’s that stylish pre-school attire is just as important as learning to tie your shoes.

Inspired by shopping trips to Paris and, of course, les chic petits enfants, Canada’s Dote Baby was born, a brand-new online baby boutique for fashionable parents with a discerning eye.

The store’s extensive international brand selection (shipping to: everywhere) includes adorable, trendy pieces from Sweden’s Cheap Monday, Bébé by Australia’s Minihaha, as well as the must-have, celebrity-adored Minnetonka Moccasins.

For those who appreciate the finer things in life, for the little ones in your life, yourdoting hours are about to go into overdrive. —Caroline Gault

www.dotebaby.ca

Fresh from showing her Spring 2012 collection at LG Fashion Week in Toronto, Calgary-based designer Lauren Bagliore comes home to show a collection us locals can wear right now.

Bagliore’s Winter 2011 collection with her signature black and white with a hint of grey look will walk the runway at DaDe Art & Design Lab, Thursday, November 3 for a fashion show (tickets, $50). Watch for the familiar including Bagliore’s Desiree dress that can be twisted and tucked to work 15 different ways and the rare including limited edition coats numbered and signed like works of art. Italian sculptor Bernini inspired the collection, which uses draping and asymmetry for wearable looks with an edge. —Jaelyn Molyneux

At Dade, 1327 9 Ave. S.E., Calgary, 403-454-0243, www.dadeartanddesignlab.com

Spending an hour fantasy window-shopping on a fashion website is perfectly normal, however doing the same for a children’s clothing website seems weird.

But we just can’t tear ourselves away from Sweet William, the New York-based kids clothing and accessories site. With a beautifully curated selection of girls and boys clothes, Sweet William promises that all of their garments are made by environmentally and ethically responsible manufacturers. Our favourites include the Oeuf alpaca baby coat ($130) and the Nico Nico canvas poncho ($112, pictured.)

Set yourself a budget before venturing onto this site, and stick to it. If not you’ll end up with a well-dressed kid but a well-emptied bank account. —Alexandra Suhner Isenberg

www.sweetwilliamltd.com

Multi-billionaire Ralph Lauren went to Brooklyn’s warehouse district to find a muse for his new line Denim & Supply and he found an entire creative class of poets, painters and musicians.

Lauren recreated their slouchy layered look with denim jackets, baggy sweaters and cargo pants that look well worn, but never disheveled, right off the rack. Think authentic fading and just the right amount of wrinkle to make you look cool without looking like you tried at all.

Visit The Warehouse portal on www.ralphlauren.com to watch video portraits of Lauren’s artsy muses find out where they eat, drink, shop and hangout in the borough. —Jaelyn Molyneux

At The Bay, 200 8 Ave. S.W., Calgary, 403-262-0345, www.thebay.com

First the chic urban window display catches your attention and then the luxe smell of new leather draws you in. The M0851 boutique is open for business in Banker’s Hall.

Its smooth like butter outerwear, bags and accessories are designed manufactured and marketed in a leather workshop in Montreal, where sophisticated style comes with simple design and high quality detailing.

Leather sacs in classic chocolate brown and charcoal will tempt traditionalists while fall’s cobalt hued hobo bags hit a more trendy mark.

We’ll take one of each. —Jaelyn Molyneux

2nd floor, 315 8 Ave. S.W., Calgary, 403-265-0851, www.m0851.com

Western Canada is about to get a dose of British style in a big way.

After years of international shopping envy, British high street retailer Topshop is finally going to make its well-deserved place in our closets. Setting up a new home at The Bay and making its debut on September 17, Topshop offers an eclectic collection, taking cues from the ‘60s mod era, ‘70s glam to boho- inspired folkloric themes. What’s on our list? Animal prints! From seasonless leopard to Cruella de Vil’s dalmatian chic, Topshop always finds an ingenious way to play up the beast. —Anya Georgijevic

Topshop, Hudson’s Bay Company, 200-8th Ave. S.W., Calgary, 403-262-0345, www.thebay.com/topshop

Our Father who art in fashion heaven, thanks for giving us this opportunity to combine curse words and church in a way that makes sense.

This Sunday, Church, my Style ($125) starts your morning with a mimosa-soaked brunch and a runway show followed by a sassy sermon by the Skinny Bitch herself Kim Barnouin. The straight-talking model-turned-author and holistic nutritionist has already spread her tough love thoughts on food, health and fitness. Now she goes sartorial with her latest book Skinny Bitch: Home, Beauty and Style. Barnouin talks all-natural lipstick, eco-friendly furniture and various other tricks to looking good while doing no harm. Advance copies of the book will be available at Church, my Style or at bookstores starting September 27.

Can we get an Amen? —Jaelyn Molyneux

Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave. S.W., Calgary, www.churchmystyle.com

It is way too easy to spend money on your kids clothing, everything looks so much more funwhen it's small. Here are our favourite pieces from the fall/winter collections.

We love this Crewcuts doggie tee because it reminds us of Givenchy’s pitbull collection. But, of course, in this tiny size it's far cuter. Crewcuts Girls' long-sleeve 3-D doggie tee, $44. At J.Crew, www.jcrew.com 

H&M has just launched a collection with All for Children with 25 per cent of all sales going to UNICEF’s work for children in Bangladesh. We love the floral prints in the girls collection, and this little boys cardigan with elbow patches is perfect for the back to school “professor” look. Cardigan ($29.95) at H&M, Toronto Eaton Centre and Pacific Centre in Vancouver from September 22nd.

We know that Burberry is a little bit expensive, but who can resist this adorable quilted coat? Justify its purchase by promising you’ll hand it down, plus it works for a boy or a girl. Ocean Quilted Coat with check lining $335, from Lola Home & Apparel, 510 Beatty St., 604-633-5017, Vancouver, www.lolahomeandapparel.com

The only problem with Vancouver-based Red Fish’s party dresses is that they don’t make them in adult sizes. Let’s hope our girls get invited to a lot of parties so they have an excuse to wear this! Party dress, $75 at Wear Else, www.wearelse.com or Red Fish Kids Clothing, www.redfishkidsclothing.com

Checks were a runway trend, and since our little boys are too cool for school, we are going to put them in little check shirts with matching shoes. Running shoes ($19) and shirt ($12) at Joe Fresh, www.joefresh.com  —Alexandra Suhner Isenberg

Harper’s Bazaar: Greatest Hits collects a decade of fashion dos in one beautiful book.

Bold Brit Glenda Bailey took over the helm of Harper’s Bazaar as editor-in-chief ten years ago. In that decade she has orchestrated photo shoots that had Linda Evangelista dancing with Karl Lagerfeld, Donna Karan dipped in gold and Naomi Campbell outpacing a cheetah. Sesame Street and The Simpson’s have been captured for Bailey’s take on haute couture. Marc Jacobs posed nude and Kate Winslet dangled from a New York skyscraper. All of those images and more are included in this 320-page collection of the best of Bazaar under Bailey’s watch.

It’s fashion meets fantasy at its finest. —Jaelyn Molyneux

$49.50 at Chapters, www.chapters.ca

Leather, layering and the reinterpretation of history’s best style trends. We’re falling for fall fashion with these five items to add to our wardrobe wish list.

It is too early talk toques as a necessary head topper, but a jaunty hat helps talk the edge off the fall chill. Anthropologie’s verdant fields cloche hugs the head and bells out with 1920s elegance all tied up with a matching wool bow. $58 at Anthropologie, www.anthropologie.com

This season’s Goldilocks of denim is Gap’s 1969 slim trouser jean. It is looser than the skinny jean but not quite as wide as the trouser. Instead, it is a just right silhouette that is fitted and flared in all the right places. $89.95 at Gap stores, www.gapcanada.ca

Luxe layering comes easy with the right blazer. Amsterdam brand Scotch & Soda’s cropped jacket in an all-over floral pattern create a prim and polished outfit. $225 at Scotch & Soda, www.scotch-soda.com

Tote all of your technology in Sarah Shell’s 442 McAdam media bag with separate pockets for your iPhone, iPad and computer. Embossed Italian leather, gold-plated steel hardware and a lambskin strap make it a grown-up version of your back-to-school backpack. $340 at www.442mcadam.com

John Fluevog’s Notting Hill boots were made for walking, or browsing British bookshops hoping to stumble across Hugh Grant. Their almond-shaped toe, side zipper and leather heel lifts make for comfortably classic footwear. $449 at John Fluevog, www.fluevog.com —Jaelyn Molyneux