Guest Blogger Bethanie Lunn, author of The Modern Girl’s Guide and more recently, The Modern Mum’s Guide, discusses the must have label in every celebrity offspring’s wardrobe - Marie Chantal…

Sample Sales have been known to turn the normally sane citizen into a fierce, frenzied fanatic with an oversized expensive handbag and sharpened elbows at the ready and the latest Marie Chantal sale is definitely one to prepare for…

Created by Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, her five children are her influence (a girl and four boys), producing classic clothes and accessories with a modern, playful twist for girls and boys from birth up to 12 years old.

Whether you’re looking for wardrobe basics, statement pieces or a wow-outfit for special occasions, you’ll find it.  This wide appeal attracts everyone from the everyday Mum who wants the best for her children; to a strong celebrity following that includes Claudia Schiffer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba, Elizabeth Hurley, Milla Jovovich and Reese Witherspoon. Victoria Beckham is perhaps the brand’s biggest advocate though, choosing the brand for her daughter Harper’s public debut, and for various other high profile outings since then.

What’s in the sale?

For girls, luxe silk dresses give a touch of romance or get the preppy look with the divine pinny dresses. Adorable ruffle bloomers look fabulous teamed with the floral smock tops while the swing cardigans add a soft-to-the-touch cover up over the lighter floral print dresses.

For boys, a blend of practical yet stylish pieces from tailored crisp shirts to bold print jumpers in check and stripes. Highlights such as tweed waistcoats, woollen dungarees and cashmere sweaters give a nod to British Heritage and make for luxurious essentials to keep your little ones cosy as spring approaches.

Marie Chantal is an enchanting collection that is classic, clean and crisp yet with the sense of fun and playfulness that captures the happiness of childhood – I love it!