After a couple of false starts, thanks to ruthless New York living (they were swiped from my Brooklyn stoop), the bloomers in black and accompanying ruffle skirt (Sandeep insisted) arrived on my door.

Before sitting down on a blanket, Rae removed her bottoms, revealing a cheeky pair of ruffled bloomers with a floral pattern ... was similar to styles the Baby One More Time songstress has ...

Recently, I became the proud owner of my first pair of bloomer trousers ... I opted for an equally flowy top to mimic the ruffles on the trousers, my trusty Frye Campus boots, ‘70-inspired ...

We're always on the lookout for new baby knitting patterns to add to our repertoire – they make such a lovely gift for a new arrival! And we've got a great free pattern for a knitted romper that ...