Monthly Archives: August 2014

  1. Ninja Turtles Movie Review: How the new version stacks up against the original

    NinjaTurtlesBabestaThe Babesta Crew decided to check out the new Ninja Turtles movie to see how this generation’s version stacked up against the original that we watched as youngsters. For the most part, the major movie reviews gave the film some lousy ratings. However, the Babesta Crew begs to differ, slightly. Yes, in the grand scheme of things, the movie does have some flaws, and surely won’t be considered for best picture at the Academy Awards. But we focused on watching from the perspective of a kid, not a snooty film critic. And all-in-all, we thought the movie was pretty good, and will make for a cool outing for the little ones this month. So if looking for something cool for the kids this weekend, strap the little ones up in the dopest strollers and take them to the movies!Let’s start with the good things! The CGI’d version of Splinter and the Turtles were definitely a huge upgrade compared to the lame “football mascot” costumed ninjas from our generat
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  2. Be Lucky Clothing for Kids

    5 Are you kidding me? Check out the new fall threads from Be Lucky! The Babesta crew, as you know, is always bringing the coolest in inner-city children’s fashion. “Do you carry this in adult sizes as well,” is the question we love to hear, and for this awesome Lightning Parka Coat, we get it often. Unfortunately, no, they don’t make the coat in adult sizes. You’ll just have to look a little harder to stay as fly as the kiddies.Be Lucky is a Babesta favorite. We love the Iron Boy sweatshirt, with stars stitched into the sleeves, and the Lightning Jogging Pants. The line's design combined with the subtle little detail flairs provide all the fl
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  3. Best Dressed Kids

    MUNSTER spray can teeMUNSTER PANDA TEE & ANIMALS BLK & WH PANTSWhat’s more awesome than having your kid as the best dressed person in the room? Well, in all “non-shallowness,” there are probably a bunch of things. But nevertheless, having your little one as the flyest dressed, even compared to adults, is still pretty dope! And once again, the Babesta crew has located another line to make this possible as Munster comes back hard with their Fall/Winter 14 collection.Munster’s collection really encapsulates what the flyest people are wearing today in the streets of New York City. And, at the same time, the collection also manages to stay kid authentic so they don’t just end up looking like awkward “Kidults.”For girls, the Love Tribe Ruched Leggings really fit the description of what’s fresh today in the world of  pants. And we couldn’t
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  4. Dr. Martens in the house at Babesta!

    doc martensHello 90s! I can't help but think back to my fave and first pair of Doc Martens from college when I see these off the hook floral boots for toddlers. Kids got it good these days!Shop Dr Martens at Babesta!
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  5. Cititours reviews Babesta

    Screen Shot 2014-08-04 at 11.49.08 PM  We were so excited when we read this review by Cititour! It's not easy ensuring that everyone is happy and we work hard to ensure that each shopper is given the attention they deserve. We think great service rocks and is the ultimate in luxury
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  6. Street Art Scavenger Hunt

     [caption id="attachment_3234" align="aligncenter" width="612"]Ron_English_BabyHulk_StreetArt_ScavengerHunt Image courtesy of Saddleshoe Tours[/caption]The Babesta Fresh Crew is always on the on the prowl for the latest fun and active things to do in New York City. We’ve come through with a cool outing to put you up on,,,,, wait for it,,,,, the graffiti street art scavenger hunt with Watson Adventures teamed up with Saddleshoe Tours. Burn some calories, bond with your teammates, and educate yourself, all while learning the roots of the coolest art genre in the scene! The street art scavenger hunt is a great w

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  7. Welcoming Quinn + Fox to Babesta!

    Quinn and Fox cool tshirts and pantsWe're totally stoked to welcome Quinn & Fox to the fall lineup at Babesta! We are smitten with their hand screened tees and sweatpants with the adorable and quirky circus prints! The company, founded in 2013 by self-described "parents of two curly haired girls," works with artists to design their funky graphics, and the tees and sweats are organic and made from scratch in California. And, per the kids who wear it, it's super comfy to boot!Shop Quinn & Fox at Babesta
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