I hadn’t thought Heidi would be so girly, but she’ll sprint to anything pink on her little knees and elbows, then flutter those huge eyelashes at us when we clap her progress. She’s every inch the little princess.
So when this cream tutu arrived in a simply lovely presentation box from Angel’s Face, I knew it would suit Heidi down to the ground. A perfect gift for special girls, it arrived impeccably wrapped in pristine grey and white tissue paper with an accompanying brochure crammed full of beautifully shot flyers and next year’s catalogue. When you strip the paper off, you’re left with a vintage style hate box that will house your tutu to keep it in perfect condition. Lifting off the lid, the sumptuous layers spill out like candyfloss! It’s a seriously impressive array of packaging!
So who are Angel’s Face?
Angel’s Face was created by mother of three, Keely Deininger, in 2007 as a kitchen table business. Throughout her life, Keely has always displayed a flair for creativity, designing her own clothing from the age of 8. After a busy career in fashion design, when her third child was born, she left her corporate career behind her in order to pursue a lifelong dream of owning her own business.
The key product from Angel’s Face is the pettiskirt, a wonderfully full ruffle tutu skirt available in a multitude of colours; from vibrant pinks, to dove greys, from ruby reds to dusky emeralds.
Having now expanded the collection to include tutu dresses, ruffle tops and coordinating cardies, Angel’s Face has evolved from the kitchen table to a brand selling worldwide, which is carried in the finest department stores such as Selfridges, John Lewis and House of Fraser.
And what does Heidi think?
It’s a hit. She’s worn her ivory tutu both on its own, and with pops of colour and she looks totally adorable in it. It’s so soft, she can’t help but sink her tiny fingers into all the frills; there’s no coarse cheap lace that might chaff or irritate baby, it’s made from 100% pure nylon which feels like silk against her baby soft skin.
The baby version (as modeled by Heidi) has an elasticated waistband to accommodate growth up to 1 year. Heidi is now 8 months and this fits her perfectly with plenty of room to spare, although I’m certain it would have fit her from 3 months onwards. There’s a large silky bow at the front too although this is just for show and doesn’t serve to tighten the skirt.
Heidi’s tutu has taken on even more special meaning as, during our photo-shoot, she let go of the sofa for the very first time and managed to stand on her own for a whole minute! I’m so proud of her - at just shy of 8 months we’re now convinced she’ll be walking by the New Year.
Speaking of photography, this is the ultimate photo prop for babies and girls up to their teens. Whether you’re taking your baby to a studio, or just want some gorgeous photos of your little madam on a nature walk, the silky ruffles look positively amazing and there’s plenty of movement too!
The pettiskirts are perfect for aspiring ballerinas or Frozen fans, for christenings, wedding or birthday girls. When babies are bundled up in your arms, it cascades beautifully and hides away frilly knickers or nappies - and also looks pretty bobbing away from you across the living room carpet. When baby finally grows out of it, you can tuck it away in her memory box to pass down to her own little girl (if she’s lucky enough to have one) in some 20 years time - if you’re reading this some years in the future Heidi - At least 20 years please!
Surprisingly it’s machine washable but I’m not sure I’d go down this route, gentle hand-washing seems the safest option to ensure it continues to look as beautiful as it does when you first open that box.
Heidi’s tutu is £35.00 which is a fraction over their biggest rivals Miss Francis. For older girls, prices go up to £60.00 for their most expensive nylon and lace mix. It is an investment, but a worthwhile one for all those photographs and special occasions. If it hadn’t been so soft I’d have balked a little at the price, but the quality is just amazing and I can’t see how anyone could possibly be disappointed. Oh, and there’s also free delivery for orders over £30, with a free keepsake angels wings bracelet if you spend over £40.
To find out more about Angel’s Face head to Angels-Face.co.uk or follow the brand on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook for more inspiration
