Eco-Clothing

2011 is all about shifting into eco-conscious fashion for kids, so clothing made from bamboo and organic cotton will not only have your little one on-trend, but you will also be supporting the green cause. A fun and casual t-shirt like Café Press’ Violin shirt will makes a great addition to any kids’ wardrobe.

80’s Rock Inspired Styles

Although the 70’s are the on-trend choice for Spring 2011 in the women’s fashion, the 80’s are making their mark as one of the season’s hottest trends for kids. Excluding the heavy leather jacket look, you can expect anything from leg warmers to leggings, and neon colors to metallics. Your young fashionista will be on-trend with something bright like The Children’s Place’s Lace-trimmed Capri Leggings, as well as in metallic flats and garments with graffiti accents.

Pastels and Neutrals

Toning things down a bit, pastel and neutral colors are hot for kids’ spring fashion. A variety of soft colors are on the radar including yellow, blue, green and peach. Grab a few key pieces in one of these solid colors and combine with light neutrals such as gray, camel and white. Khaki shorts for boys are essential while white cardigans are the must-have staple for girls.

Mix ‘n Match Clothing

With all of the gorgeous soft colors and patterns trending for spring, it’s hard to not just want to wear only one at once! The good news is that mix ‘n match fashion is on the radar and combining different patterns will be on the hot list for kids fashion.  In fact, there may already be a few great pieces in your youngster’s closet that can be mixed and matched to be on-trend this spring. For the best look, match two distinct patterns, such as florals and stripes, in the same color scheme to maintain a coordinated look. For boys, stripes and plaid is hot this spring.

Accessories

Rather than investing in an entire new wardrobe change for your child, adding a few key accessories to their outfit can create an entirely new look. For girls, crossbody bags, chunky jewelry, boots and flat sandals can lend an old dress a completely new style. Boys aren’t excluded from accessorizing; fedora hats, sports watches and bold sneakers are a stylishly easy way to make their attire stand out from the rest.

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I was dressing for a little backyard b-day party yesterday, in 90 degree heat I might add, and when I put on my new maxi dress with some flat gold sandals I was still thinking, where’s the fun?  Then I grabbed my antique gold lockets hanging from a long chain to layer over my usual necklaces and there it was.  So, let’s talk lucky charms.

To begin with, have you noticed that Tiffany and Co. has completely extended and revamped its charm offerings in materials from the relatively affordable sterling to big-time treats of gold, enamel and diamond?  The Tiffany’s collection includes everything from the little princess friendly crown or cupcake, to the initials, martini glasses, or “Olympian” charms based on antique Tiffany silver, that will delight the grown up girl.  I also love the ideas Tiffany has for adornment options: don’t just charm a bracelet or chain, but hang one on a key chain, on your belt, or my personal favorite, on your purse.

And recently, just about everyone is getting on board the charm train.  I even found some cute little danglers at Gap Kids last week.  Perfect for the little charmers, you can get a tiny shoe, frog, rainbow, etc., as well as a bracelet to hang them on; all at a price that won’t make you freak out if your little one looses her jewelry while hanging upside down from the monkey bars.

The big idea I want to dangle in front of you though, is the charm necklace.  Now, I know full well that the “statement necklace” is all the rage and delicate pieces have been deemed out by the fashion police and their deputies.  However, when something is a great element of your personal style, I say as always, buck the trend or make it your own.

My current faves are a layer of multiple necklaces with personal charms.  I know this look has been around for a while, but I love it to much to break up with it.  My personal charms now in rotation are a gold and diamond butterfly from the 70’s that I inherited (o.k., stole) from my mom, mixed with a white gold Elsa Peretti bean that was a gift from my BFF.  At this point, I am feeling the need for all the good luck charms I can get.

If you want to take some of your personal baubles like a star, a child’s initial, a locket (like Faith Hill has) and make it more of statement, why not mix two or three charms with a heavy chain and a strand or two of pearls?  I think you will find the result…charming.

Photo Info: These cute and affordable charms found on fun little site CharmedandDangerous.net. Also take a look at the fun charms Smarter.com features.

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Here are some of my faves from the men’s line:

                               

Genmen-Cotton Lawn Shirting: $150                                 Prj-Classic Old School Jacket: $150

                               

       Tailgate – Sip N Eat Tee: $45                                            7 diam-Keepers of the Peace: $80

Click here to visit Lisa Kline Men. 

And for the kiddies….

   

           Spltl-Scatter Flower Print Dress: $51                            Pumak-Roma Pf Fe Inf: $48

    

                    Amp-Ramones S/s Tee: $41                                      Child-Onsie W/Bolt: $38

Click here to visit Lisa Kline Kids.

Now until May 31st get FREE GROUND SHIPPING on all order over $50 at all Lisa Kline stores.

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The designer only made a few of these anthracite water snake and rhinestone handbags– one for each of her ten bridesmaids and one for Eva, of course.

Paris and a snake skin clutch–not a bad weekend.

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