Apaprently, the Portamee Baby Carrier, which bills itself as the “Prada” of baby carriers, is becoming the new favorite of celebrity dads such as Tom Cruise.  It is also receiving a lot of media attention, and has been featured on the Today Show. 

What makes this carrier so special? One distinguishing feature is that it is made with high end fabrics and leather trim.  It is also designed to help eliminate back fatigue with a lumbar support.  Its simple design is made to appeal to dads on the go (although it works perfectly for moms too).  Not only is the appearance very masculine, but the carrier comes with built-in features such as pockets for keys, cell phones, wallets, and other gadgets in addition to baby essentials.

The carrier is intended for use with children from about 4 months of age up to 35 pounds.  An optional headrest allows you to use the carrier with a newborn as well. The cost of this carrier is higher than most, but if it suits your style and money is no object, you can purchase one for $180 at LaLaLing.com.

If you like high fashion clothing and accessories for your daughter, and don’t mind paying premium prices for upscale products, you might want to check out these patent leather Mary Janes from Prada.  I always think that Mary Janes are a perfect fall shoe–they provide just the right transition between summer and winter shoes.  And what better color for fall and winter wear than this deep red?  These shoes would look great with both casual wear or slightly more dressy attire.  They would even work with some holiday dresses.

If you would like to invest in a pair of these shoes, you can buy them for $185 at SaksFifthAvenue.com.  They are available in sizes from a toddler 9.5 to a child’s 3.