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Shopping for children's clothes, some people hate it and some are completely addicted! I can help you learn what to buy, where to buy it and when.
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Test Drive: 2012 Beatrix New York Backpacks and Gear for Young Kids

Back to School Trends for Girls: 70s Inspired
The 70s are back! Get inspired by the 70s and put together a cool, back to school look. But, don't get to literal; punch her look up with some modern details such as layered leggings and she'll have a back to school look that's modern and trendy.

2012 Kohl's Back-to-School Shopping challenge: $100 for 3 Brothers

Stylesight Children's Editor Nicole Yee
Stylesight Children's Editor Nicole Yee discusses trend forecasting for the children's market

Test Drive: Wittlebee Kids Clothing Club

Test Drive: Disney Pixar Brave Backpacks

Kohl's Coastal Cool Tween Test Drive

Back to School Trends for Girls: Embellished Tank and Skinny Jeans
Go back to school in style with an embellished tank, skinny jeans and a traditional cardigan.

Fall/Winter 2013 Trends
Fall/Winter 2013 Trends Tips from Stylesight Children's Editor and Kids' Trend Expert Nicole Yee

Back to School Trends for Girls: Ponchos
Ponchos are back for fall 2011 and this one from Tea Collection is soft, warm and lovely. Toss this over her favorite tee and pants and she's got an instantly updated look for back to school.

Exclusive Interview with Safe Haven Actress Mimi Kirkland
Fashion-focused exclusive interview with Safe Haven actress Mimi Kirkland.

Back to School Trends for Girls: Graphic Tee and Jeggings for
Get a trendy, back to school look for your girl that is trendy and comfortable. Dress her in a cool, graphic tee and a pair of jeggings!

Momspiration: Wunway Co-Founders Melanie Chu and Nicole Kim
Wunway offers complete looks of stylish, comfortable clothes for girls; an interview with the co-founders about vision, styling, and the future.

Back to School Trends: Graphic Tee and Equestrian Boots
For Back to School 2011, get her looking fab with a graphic tee and a pair of over-the-knee leather boots.

Momspiration: Wunway Co-Founders Melanie Chu and Nicole Kim (Part 2)
An interview with the co-founders of unique girls' shop Wunway about fashion and work/life balance for mothers.

Back to School Trends: Beautiful in Red
Look beautiful in red this season. Red is super trendy for Back to School 2011. So get a red dress and some cool footwear and she's ready for school.

Kids' Summer Fedoras
Check out these cool summer fedoras for kids.

Get the Look: Back to Preschool and Cute as a Doll
Back to preschool and cute as a doll--Gracie's back to preschool look by Tea Collection and Pottery Barn Kids is a hit.

Eco-Friendly Clothing and Gear for Kids
Eco-friendly clothing and gear for kids, from organic to vintage.

Get the Look: Back to School Casual and Cool
Get the Back to School Cool and Casual Look for B2S 2011

Design Your Own Kids' Clothes
Design Your Own Kids' Clothes online, from shoes and tees to capes and totes.

Get the Look: Ethnic Florals for Fall 2011
Ethnic florals are a must-have for back to school.

Valentine's Day Gifts for Girls
10 fashion related Valentine's day gifts for girls.

Get the Look: Back to School Simply in a Dress
Maddie chooses a simple dress by Roxy Girls for her Back to School look.


Discussion of kids' Halloween costume shops.

Too Cool for Preschool: Gracie's Back to Preschool Look
Get Gracie's adorable back to preschool look with cool fashions from Old Navy, Carters, No Slippy Hair Clippy and Skechers


10 Legging Styles for Girls



Ok, it's time to label all your kids' back to school clothes, supplies, gear, backpacks, lunchboxes and so on and so forth. What a pain right? Well, not any more. For Back to School 2009, give Mabel's Labels a try and you'll see why they are a favorite with celebrity parents like Tiger Woods, Reese Witherspoon, Tori Spelling, Jennifer Garner and many, many more.

Back-to-School Test Drive: Shaun White Backpack
Review of Shaun White Smooth Tech Geo Blaster Backpack

Kids' Fashion Test Drive: ZB's Children's Clothing
ZB's Children's Clothing is a mom-invented design of 4-in-1 pants for kids. These pants can be transformed from shorts, to long shorts/capris, to long pants, and even to grow-with-me extended length pants. This not only gives kids lots of style options, but it also extends the useful life of their pants. For fun, they've also made these pants...

Celebrity Kids' Clothes : What Celebrity Kids are Wearing
Get your kid styling in some cool, celebrity kid-approved fashions.

Nohi Kids: Affordable and Comfortable Designer Styles for Kids
Nohi Kids is an eco-friendly line of organic cotton kids' fashions that are as stylish as they are green.

Store Review: Axl's Closet
Read my review on Axl's Closet, an online super-store for kids.


Test Drive: Beatrix New York Toddler Backpacks and Kids' Backpacks
Dante Beatrix is a NYC based company that focuses on creating modern designs for kids and their moms. They use simple, cool graphics that are sweet enough for kids and stylish for moms and dad to appreciate. Dante Beatrix specializes in toddler backpacks, kids' backpacks and mommy totes.

13 Rain Jackets for Girls

Easter Basket Fashion Picks for Girls
A springy roundup of fashionable Easter basket gifts for girls.

Back to School Test Drive Blog 2009: Backpacks for Kids
For Back to School 2009, About.com's Kids' Fashion Site's blog will become The Back to School Test Drive Blog. I have kids from preschoolers to tweens, girls and boys from all over the US Test Driving some of the hottest Back to School and Back to Preschool backpacks, clothes and accessories. They'll wear and use the items and then I'll interview the kids and their parents to see what's cool for …

Store Review: Urth Child
Online retailer Urth Child carries stylish organic and non-toxic clothing for kids.

10 Cool Rash Guards for Kids
Where to find rash guards that offer sun protection and style points for cool kids.

Tell Us What You Think of Shopping at Kohl's
Do you shop for your toddlers, kids and tween at Kohl's? Are you happy with their selection? Do you like their fashions? What do you think of their prices? Tell us all about it! See submissions

Write a Review for TJ Maxx Shopping
Are you a TJ Maxx shopper? Tell us what you think of shopping at TJ Maxx. What do you think of their selection? How are their prices? Have you ever found a fabulous deal? Are you happy with their service? Tell us your story; we'd love to hear it. See submissions See submissions

Write a Review for Shopping at Marshalls
Do you shop at Marshalls? Are you a fan? What do you think of their selection? What do you think of their prices? Are you happy with their customer service? Have you ever found an incredible deal? Tell us all about it.See submissions

Faded Glory Back to School Fashions for Boys
Walmart and Faded Glory sent 2 of my boy Test Drivers each a mix and match collection of their favorite Back to School fashions for boys. Faded Glory is one of America's go-to brands for reliable, affordable clothes for the entire family. But how did they stack up in a real-life kid test? Let's see...

Payless Shoes for Kids: Girls' Shoes and Boys' Shoes
Everyone knows that Payless had great prices on shoes for kids and adults, but what will my 4 Test Drivers and their mom think of Payless shoes? I had 4 kids take 4 pairs of Payless kids' shoes out for a Test Drive to see if they are stylish, comfortable, and kid-approved. Let's see what they had to say...

School Test Drive: Kids' Clothes and Accessories
Choosing comfortable, durable and stylish clothes for kids just got easier. I had kids from preschoolers to tweens, girls and boys, from all over the country Test Drive 2009's hottest Back to School fashions.

Test Drive: Kohl's Back to School Shopping for Girls and Boys
Kohl's and I challenged kids of all ages from all over the US to mix and match some of Kohl's Back to School fashions to see what cool for school. We've got Kindergartners, tweens, girls and boys all Test Driving Kohl's best Back to School items.

Saving Money on Kids' Clothing
How can you save money on children's clothing? I asked real moms all over the country how they save money on their children's clothes.

Harajuku Lovers Kids' Clothes by Gwen Stefani
Are you looking for something different in kids' wear? Then why don't you head on over to Harajuku? Harajuku Lovers is a new line of clothing by Gwen Stefani for men, women and kids who have "a fatal attraction to cuteness". The collection is heavily influenced by both Stefani's music and modern Japanese culture, particularly the Harajuku...

Survive Shopping with Small Children
Do you dread shopping for children's clothes with your children? Does your kid have a melt-down at the first site of a shopping mall? Here are some tips and tricks to help you survive a shopping trip with small children.

Shopping for Preteen Clothes – What to Do When You Can’t Agree
As your daughter enters her preteen years, it can become more and more difficult to find a common ground when shopping for her clothes. She's getting older, and she wants to express herself through clothing. Unfortunately for you, you might not agree with her new-found taste in fashion.

Test Drive: Kohl's Back to School Fashions for Boys on a Budget
Kohl's and I challenged soon-to-be first grader, Owen to a jump start on Back to School shopping for under $100. Most parents tell me that when shopping for Back to School clothes for kids, they look for stylish clothes that are easy to mix and match and are affordable. Let's see what Owen found for under $100.

Test Drive: Kohl's Back to School Tween Style for Girls
Kohl's sent my beautiful, tween Test Driver, Marly a box of some of their best Back to School mix and match items for tweens. Marly and her mom, picked their favorite items and mixed them up with Marly's own wardrobe to create some super-cool, tween-approved, B2S looks.

Shopping Challenge: TJ Maxx Back to School on a Budget Tween Style
TJ Maxx put one of my gorgeous, young Test Drivers, Ani, to the test to see how many fashionable items she could find to be ready for Back to School on a budget. Let's see what she got...

Test Drive: Back to School 2010 Looks by Polo Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren sent two of my Test Drives each a one of their hottest Back to School looks for girls and boys. These outfits are classic Polo Ralph Lauren, but with great 2010 styling. The preppy look is back and better than ever thanks to trend setting shows like Gossip Girl and Polo Ralph Lauren is leading the pack in Preppy Perfect 2010.

Marshalls Back to School on a Budget Shopping Challenge
Marshalls put my kids to the test to prove that you can get your kids ready for Back to School in style even if you are on a tight budget. I took my girls to Marshalls and let them loose. The two of them and I put together several fashionable back to school looks that are easy on the eyes and on your wallet.

Back to School Shopping Challenge: 77kids by American Eagle G…
Our first Back to School shopping challenge for 2010 was testing out the new 77kids by American Eagle store on its opening day. The Challenge? Each of my girls, Ellie 5 and soon-to-be-fist-grader and 8-year old Anna were challenged to find a super-cool Back to School outfit. They were allowed to put together any looks they wanted to come up with...

Stride Rite's E-Fit Tool Makes Shopping Online for Kids' Shoes Easier
I would like to buy kids' shoes online, but I'm afraid to choose the wrong size. What should I do if I'm unsure of what size my daughter needs?

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