It was only a few weeks ago that fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer passed away. I had always been a fan of her bold, citrus-hued prints, having eyed them from a distance over the years, and only recently saved up to buy. Once I became a mom and was introduced to her line for kids, my interest in acquiring an entire super-stylish wardrobe only intensified. Now my girls could share my love of dressing with pizazz (too bad my pocketbook couldn’t meet those expectations…) So, when we learned of this week’s launch of another fashion icon’s line for kids, I finally got a grip on reality: maybe now we could play the part of the savvy shopper who can look great, without breaking the bank. GapKids [&hellip
tween girls’ fashion Archive
I “heart” Strawberry Shortcake. That’s what I would have said about 30-someodd years ago when talking about my favorite doll. I’ll admit it: I wasn’t captivated by her adorable frock or her gaggle of fruity friends. For this little girl, it was the scented hair that really won me over, and this fascination kept me playing with dolls for longer than a girl would back in the day. As I got older, my thrill for scented things didn’t let up. When I “discovered” fruit-scented shampoos like Suave, my nose was in pure heaven and my luxurious mane just got a little more stylish–or as much as you could expect at age 13. Today’s girls who recognize the intoxicating power of scrumptiously-smelling hair will fall over [&hellip
My 8-year-old has suddenly become a fan of wearing extra-long T-shirts. It all started this past summer when she took an acting workshop, and some of the older, middle school-aged girls came to class with shirts one size too big. But rather than wear them loose, they wore their shirts knotted in the back for a more fashionable, fitted look. I’m hardly one to encourage following the fold, but at least this particular look kept the kids from looking unkempt. Although practical, the unadorned look still seemed to be lacking something…and that’s when we stumbled upon TagTailz. Designed to give some personality to your ensemble, these fashion accessories let girls celebrate their sense of style while achieving a pulled-together look. (Any mom contending with a [&hellip