
THE BEST MAMA-KIDDIE STREET STYLE AT L.A.’S ECHO PARK CRAFT FAIR
Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano
Photography by Photographed by Marisa Vitale
Mother’s Day is always special in its own way, and in L.A. the holiday is made extra sweet by coinciding with the weekend-long Echo Park Craft Fair, founded by two “Mother mothers,” Rachel Craven and Beatrice Valenzeula. Filled with creatives from all over the country who flock to the modern, indie-minded market, it comes as no surprise that the style scene there is pretty stellar, for both adults and kids. Naturally, we were there once again to capture some of our favorite mama-kiddo looks, and since we just happened to be there on Mother’s Day, we asked our subjects to sum up their 2017 experience, as well. Enjoy!
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- Kelci wears a Beatrice Valenzuela dress and Rachel Comey shoes. Taj wears vintage and Bobo Choses. Sparrow wears vintage.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "Snuggling up with my kids and dear friends for a movie, take-out, and some mezcal, after a beautiful day selling my gold jewelry at the Echo Park Craft Fair. I bought myself a Shepherdess hide as a Mother's Day treat to myself. My favorite quote of the day: 'Mama you are so beautiful I can't even stand it,' from Sparrow."
- Peep our Mother Stories profile of Kelci and her kids.
- Caroline and Milo wear matching dresses by Black Crane. Caroline wears Martiniano shoes and a circle bag by Lupa. Milo carries a piki basket from Shop Merci Milo.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "Every Mother's Day we love to spend it with our artist friends at Echo Park Craft Fair! It's our little tradition and so far and we love it! This year we were selling our brass Rebel & Quill home goods that we hand make in our studio. "
- Jessie wears a vintage Calvin Klein top and vintage Levi's from Collection. Avery wears Maple clothing.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "Before we had Avery, my husband and I came up with a quote for every situation, 'When in doubt, love it out' and it's a pretty nice filter for life."
- Emily wears a Doen dress, Anthropologie shoes, and Fawn Design bag. Poppy wears a Misha and Puff romper and Salt Water sandals.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "After a fun visit with our friends at the EPCF, we met up with the big kids for a fun fancy lunch, which also included a pile of handmade presents and cards. As much as I love everything I found for myself at the fair, nothing can beat hand-painted gifts from toddlers!"
- This Misha and Puff romper is everything.
- Heather wears a Jesse Kamm trench, Clare Vivier bag, Celine slides, and Jessica Winzelberg earrings and necklace.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "Coffee in bed and morning snuggles with Scarlett."
- A custom engraved piece by Jessica Winzelberg. You can find Heather here and here.
- Hopie wears a Babaà top, Black Crane skirt, Maryam Nazzir Zadeh shoes, Block Shop Textiles scarf, and Annie Costello Brown earrings.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "I spent it being with my newborn niece as she experienced her first morning here on Earth! It was sunny, full of peonies, and we sang her an Emmylou Harris song." You can find Hopie here and here.
- Melissa wears a Gap shirt, Madewell pants, Thierry Lassry sunglasses, and Birkenstocks. Otis wears an Old Navy top and pants, and Pediped shoes.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "The day was the perfect mix of solo time and family bonding: kicking off with an unusually peaceful breakfast—greek yogurt parfait with coffee and a magazine (heaven)—followed by the fair, brunch at Ostrich Farm, and afternoon yoga." You can find Melissa here and here.
- Elizabeth wears a Babaà sweater and vintage Levi's. Francesca wears a Babaà cardigan, Nico Nico dress and leggings, and Avarcas sandals.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "I woke up to breakfast in bed, flowers, and cards at 6:45 a.m. A bit too early, but to see the excitement on my 8-year-old's face meant the world to me. These once-a-year occasions are finite and each one feels a little richer than the last. The love in those small gestures is worth more than a massage or any other cliche Mother's Day gift."
- The sweetest.
- Sarah and her twin girls wear dresses from Little Minis collaboration with Christy Dawn.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "My entire day was one of sunshine! It began with a latte from my favorite local coffee shop, Two Guns of Manhattan Beach, followed by incredible artwork from my son Judah. We then ventured outside the Southbay bubble to support our local artisans at the Echo Park Craft Fair, followed by a family brunch at Sqirl and a new Christy Dawn dress to top it off!"
- Marta wears a top and cardigan from Babaà, vintage jeans and sandals from General Store, and Clyde hat. Francesca, 6 months, wears a romper bought by her grandmother in Menorca and cardigan passed down from Marta's first daughter.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "We had sushi for dinner in Silver Lake together and my son was making jokes at me that had us all laughing for so long. We spent our day at EPCF and it was great. My first Mother's Day in the U.S.!"
- Rachel wears a Rachel Craven caftan and pants, Martiniano shoes, Clyde hat, Jessica Winzelberg earrings, and Building Block bag.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "I actually love working EPCF on Mother's Day. I am surrounded by totally amazing, hard working, inspiring, beautiful mommas all running their own businesses! This year my husband gave me the cutest Botanica Workshop undies for Mother's Day! Our ritual is that I get breakfast in bed and then head off to EPCF and have a blast with my EPCF community!" You can find Rachel here, here, and here.
- Melinda wears an Old Navy top, Target sandals, and Orendia Jewelry necklace. The kids wear hand-me-downs.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "Love my kiddos, but loved my quiet mani-pedi." You can find Melinda here.
- Abigail wears a Rachel Craven dress, vintage Levi's, Martiniano shoes, a hat stolen from her dad, and Ray-Bans. Elspeth wears a shirt and shoes by Abigail Chapin, vintage pants, and Hansel from Basel socks.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "I spent the day selling at the fair, and Elspeth was with her dad and cousins at the playground for the bulk of the day, so when they showed up I'd see them from across the street and get so excited. She would say 'mama!' and start kicking her feet and then they'd come hang with me. I still feel so lucky to see her and hang out with her every time."
- Rudy wears a Calypso top, Joe's Jeans, and Cathy Callahan bag. Shaya wears an H&M top, Gap jeans, and Native shoes.
- On Mother's Day 2017... "EPCF is our tradition on Mother's Day. I get served breakfast in bed by my husband and little boy and off we go to shop for gifts for me! Perfect day for this mama!"
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