Splendid fashions stemmed from an attorney’s desire to create the perfect T-shirt. After years of searching, Splendid founder and designer, Moise Emquies, discovered the magical combination: 50% supima cotton and 50% micro modal.

Today, the “clean, simple and effortless” look can be found in a collection of not only t-shirts but dresses, shorts, tanks, and more. Stylish celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Julia Roberts are fans of Splendid, wearing the label both in and out of the spotlight.

Splendid Littles incorporates Emquies’ luxurious fabric in its baby collection. Kate Hudson’s son, Ryder, was spotted wearing Splendid Littles while on set of his mom’s new movie “A Killer Inside Me.” Ryder’s soft, striped Bermuda shorts are just one example of the soft, adorable clothes for babies, toddlers, and kids — boys and girls alike.

Splendid is sold at high-end stores including Barneys, Henri Bendel, Scoop and Fred Segal as well as online.

Liev Schreiber and his son Sacha recently planted trees for a reforestation project in Galilee. Sacha was handsomely cool and casual in his button-down shirt and cotton shorts… makes doing good look even better, doesn’t it? You can get this look for your little guy at ChildhoodClothing.com.

These snazzy lightweight cargo shorts are 100% cotton and feature a cargo pocket and elastic waistband ($28). Pair them with an airy snap-button shirt (shown at left, $36) or soft jersey T-shirt for a truly comfy ensemble. If the air gets chilly, add the 100% fleece cotton “I’ll Fly Away” full-zip hoodie (shown below,$26).

ChildhoodClothing designer, Kelly Loubet, creates adorable outfits for girls, too, like applique tanks, flowered capris, and polka-dot tunics.

So whether your kids are busy with charity work or just chillin’ at the park, ChildhoodClothing will help them always look their best.

Tell us: How do you teach your children to “give back”?

Celebrity photo: Jewish National Fund (JNF)

When it comes to fashion, pop singer Katy Perry said she wants to “look like a party.” She consistently shocks critics and paparazzi alike with her wild ensembles, but there is one thing Katy Perry — her unabashed use of color. Bright, bold colors are all the rage this season, especially for teeny tiny babes.

From lime green to tangerine, The Children’s Place is a fabulous source for colorful baby clothes and accessories. You can find tops, bottoms, socks, and shoes in a rainbow’s array of hues — for newborn girls and boys alike.

White is so last year. The Children’s Place offers wonderful alternatives with onesies, rompers, blankets, hats, bibs, and socks in adorable solid and patterned pastels. You’ll find dresses, tops, pants, shorts, and shoes to mix and match. Check out these adorable items:

ruffle her flowers
Your baby can wear these items as a set or with other complementary items from The Children’s Place.  The multicolor ruffle-tier dress looks so cute over a simple white bodysuit, and the sunhat and gladiator sandals are perfectly matched. The Children’s Place runs great sales, and you can buy all four of these pieces for under $40! Sizes range from 0-3 months to 12 months.

tropical turtle
It’ll be hard to miss your bright little fellow in this funky outfit. This awesome ensemble consists of a tropical shortall over a striped stringbean onesie. A fishbucket hat and treker sandals complete the look — all for under $35!

Check out The Children’s Place for biggersizes, too. Your older kids will look like they just stepped off the runway…

My mother-in-law isn’t a big fan of colorful baby clothes. She thinks every newborn (boy or girl) should be dressed in white from head to toe. I, on the other hand, think babies are perfect models for bright, fun clothes. What do you think?

In the well-appointed nurseries of celebrity babies — think J-Lo’s twins — there’s bedding and draperies of shimmery satin, lush chenille, and other sumptuous fabrics. But why save these luxuries for baby’s room alone? Lavish your baby in opulence everywhere she goes. She doesn’t have to be a model or a famous celebrity to sport luscious fashions and superb comfort.

Bebe Bella Designs offers a delightful array of infant clothing and accessories made of the finest fabrics. From bibs and booties to loungewear and blankets, every adorable item from Bebe Bella Designs embodies the “feel of fashion” and the ultimate in comfort. Your little one can enjoy simple elegance while modeling the latest trends.

Bebe Bella Designs offers great baby shower items, too. More US babies are born in August than in any other month, and July and August are often busy with baby showers. Visit Bebe Bella Designs today and use coupon code CUTEKID for $15 off your order!

Check out these precious pieces from the Bebe Bella Designs collection:

Infant Capris and Tops in Minky Chenille with Satin Trim — The capris ($20) are roomy and comfy, like lounge pants, and the top ($28) is A-line-style with a snap-up back. Capris and top are available in a variety of trendy colors.  Sizes range from 0 – 12 months.

Bibs, Booties, and Burpies — These coordinated Minky Chenille accessories are made of the softest fabrics. Each item is superbly practical and delightfully stylish. Available in a variety of colors, the bibs and burpies (shown at left) are $12.50 each. Minky inside and out, the side-snap booties ($25) keep baby’s feet toasty warm and actually stay on!

Satin & Minky Chenille Blankets — Baby will be stylin’ with a cozy blanket to match her outfit. Blankets come in three sizes: The 15×15 blankee ($20) is just right for baby’s lovey. The 30×30 blanket ($40) is ideal for wrapping newborns. The 34×45 toddler blanket ($54) will become baby’s favorite keepsake.

Hats & Mittens — Cooler weather will be here before you know it. Make sure baby is prepared with a hat and mittens by Bebe Bella Designs. The Minky Chenille beanie-style hat ($14) stays put without the irritating chinstrap, and the Minky Chenille mittens ($12) are thumbless so there’ll be no struggling to put them on. Moms can bear the cold in comfort, too — Bebe Bella Designs offers hats, scarves and mittens for adults, too! (What a clever baby shower gift that would be!)

The name Bebe Bella Designs is a combined adaptation from the French expression for newborn, “bebe” and the Italian word for beauty, “bella.” Every lovely item is made in the USA.

Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers exhibits class in not only his actions but also in his apparel. Joe is a proud supporter of H.E.L.P., a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing Hope, Education, Love, and Protection to children everywhere.

Jillian Wolstein founded HELP  in 2006, after witnessing the poverty and hardships faced by millions of children throughout the world every day. The foundation established its first programs in Malawi, Africa, with the goal of carrying out its mission on a global scale.

Join Joe Jonas, Camilla Belle, and Star Trek’s Zoe Saldana as they promote the HELP cause for children in Malawi and all over the world. Visit the HELP site, shop for jewelry, apparel, and other merchandise, and learn more about Malawi and HELP programs.

Joe (left) is wearing the Panthera Collection Leather Necklace for H.E.L.P. while Camilla (right) proudly wears reused, restyled, recycled, earth friendly Chifundo African Trade Bead Bracelets, which are reused, restyled, recycled, and earth friendly.

If jewelry’s not your thing, shout out your support like Zoe with a T-shirt, hoodie, or even boxer shorts emblazoned with “H.E.L.P Malawi” or “What love means.” Apparel prices range from $15 to $40.

H.E.L.P is an excellent organization.  Tell us about your favorite charity…

The bohemian look is a popular trend this season, and teens and celebrities everywhere are flaunting this hippie-chick style. Vanessa Hudgens is a role model for edgy bohemian fashion — peasant blouses, loose-fitting skirts, and layered jewelry.

Now, even the littlest of girls can flaunt this fab look! Old Navy has everything they need to get started: flowery prints, tie-back waists, and ruffles in bright, feminine colors.

TOPS
Forget about plain, boring T-shirts. Funky bohemian styling starts at the top with flirty tanks and lettuce-edge tunics.

For big girls, Old Navy has smocked tees, empire tanks, and flutter tops featuring floral prints, crocheted trim, and embroidered detailing. You’ll find dozens of styles in pretty spring colors, all under $20!

Baby girls can be just as hip in their boho duds. Old Navy has ruffle-trim henleys and banded-waist tanks in darling prints and patterns. Look for cute, simple details – if the top is too fussy, she’ll be fussy, too! Old Navy’s selection is enormous with prices ranging from $5 to $15.

BOTTOMS
Pair the pretty tops with equally feminine bottoms, like cropped pants or flirty skorts.

The big girls can get Miss Hudgens’ look with pleated patterned skirts or belted Bermudas. Whether she likes to show a little leg or a lot, Old Navy has the perfect bottoms. From short-shorts and mini-skirts to capris and jeans, your gal will find the look she wants.

Hide your baby girl’s diaper with adorable bohemian bottoms. Show off her chubby legs with a pair of ruffled “panties,” plaid bubble shorts, or a white denim mini. You can afford a nice variety at Old Navy, where the price is about $8 to $12 each.

DRESSES
There’s nothing quite as sweet as a young girl in a pretty summer dress.

Your girl will feel all grown up in a flowing maxi dress or a halter sundress. They’re perfect for church, parties, parades… and they’re great as swimsuit cover-ups, too! Every one of Old Navy’s dresses is under $20. It will be hard to choose!

Your baby will look adorable (and will be a breeze to change!) in a smocked sundress. Make it boho by selecting funky patterns or cool beading. Old Navy has dresses in comfy cotton, soft jersey, and fluffy terry, some as low as $5!

SANDALS
Complete the look with a pair of fun sandals or flip flops.

Choose a pair of flip-flop wedges or strappy sandals for your big girl. They’re comfortable and practical, casual and dressy. Old Navy’s patent thong sandals are $12.50 per pair.

Whether she’s walking or not, you baby girls can flaunt her precious piggies in a pair of braided sandals. Select sparkly metallic or cool canvas – only $14.50.

ACCESSORIES
The bohemian look covers everything, including accessories.

Bigger girls can layer bracelets and necklaces or strut their style with a rope-strap beach bag. The bags are just $9.50 and come in trendy colors like Cayman Pink, Kayak Blue, and Fudge Brownie.

Babies may be too young for jewelry or purses, but they can still accessorize! Protect her delicate skin and eyes with a floppy sun hat or a pair of tinted sunglasses. Old Navy has a great selection, and everything is priced under $10.

You can find similar styles at these stores, too:

The Children’s Place
Crewcuts by J. Crew
Gymboree

Which look is better for little girls: classic or trendy?

They’re ba-a-a-ck!

Leggings are alive and kicking.

Jennifer Hudson, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and other have been spotted with what fashionistas now refer to as “liquid pants.” Celebs pair them with bubble jackets, sequin tops, T-shirts, and mini-dresses. We’ve seen these abominations in spandex, leather, see-through sheer, and even denim. So does that mean you should to step into a pair of stirrups? Please don’t…

While we abhor the thought of wearing unflattering leggings ourselves, we love them on our children. They’re comfy, practical, and so easy to for kids to wear. Whether your little girl is an infant or a tween, you can find leggings to go with just about every outfit. You’ll find the adorable rose pink leggings shown here at Bella and Gracie’s Online Boutique for just $7. Or check our more fun styles from these retailers:

The Children’s Place
When it comes to mix-and-match kids fashions, The Children’s Place is the place to go. You can always find a colorful array of tops, bottoms, socks, and shoes that look great separately or together. This year’s selection of leggings is fab — solids and patterns, capris and ankle-length, embellished with bows, lace, and ruching. And there are dozens of pieces to match each pair! Pick up a bunch of different colors and styles at prices as low as $5.99 each!

Land’s End
Land’s End is known for high-quality comfort. With sizes ranging from toddler to big girl plus, Land’s End offers a fun variety of leggings made of a stretchy cotton/Lycra blend (”no baggy knees”). Choose from tight-fit capris, regular fit ankle-length, or yoga flare styles. Prices range from $12.50 to $18.50, but if you buy three or more pairs, you can save up to $2.50 each!

Target
With affordable brands like Xhilaration, Circo, Champion(R), and Mossimo, Target gives us an enormous selection of leggings for infants, girls, and teens for as low as $2.50 each. Pair them with a coordinated sundress or fun tunic for an instant ensemble! Check out metallic lace trim for infants, French terry cloth for girls, and boot-leg cut for tweens.

EarthMoment
Want to shop for leggings and fight global warming at the same time? Buy through EarthMoment, a no-cost online portal partnering with more than 1,000 retail companies, and a portion of your purchase will be dontated to the fight against climate change. Through EarthMoment, you’ll find dozens of leggings from Zutano and Patagonia. For every $12 pair sold, EarthMoment donates nearly 40 cents — at no additional cost to you!

Children of the 80s and 90s, ‘fess up: Were you a leggings junkie? Are you still…?