Kids love to be outdoors in the cold weather, but we parents often worry about exposing them to the harsh, windy elements.

Take a cue from celebrity moms and dads, and stuff your little one into a puffer coat. The extra insulation in these Michelin-Man-style jackets offers warmth without weight.

Liev Schreiber’s son, Sasha, (left) is comfy in babyGap’s Warmest Jacket in True Navy ($50). Heidi Klum’s beautiful daughter Leni (center) sports a fashionble Juicy Couture Kids Fur-Trimmed Puffer Jacket in Muse ($252). Olive Baron Cohen (right) has excellent taste as well, modeling the Juicy Baby Puffer Parker in Ivory($148). And Kingston Rossdale, Moses Martin, Ryder Russell, and James Broderick have all been spotted in the Appaman Puffy Coat ($90).

But kids grow fast, and they’ll wear these jackets for just one season. Here are some affordable — but equally cozy — puffer coats for your little ones:

The Children’s Place Color Block Puffer Jacket (left), $34.65, is a water-resistant coat with a toasty micro-fleece lining. Available in the gray/red/white combination for boys (left) and a gray/pink/white combo for girls (not shown).

Land’s End is famous for creating cold-weather favorites. The new Kids’ Pattern Quilted Down Jacket (right), $44.50, has a temperature rating of -30 degrees Fahrenheit! It comes in two fun colors: Rich Red Plaid and Dark Slate Plaid.

Rothschild, long-time maker of delightful girl’s coats, offers a Hooded Long Puffer Coat (left) for sizes 4-6X in this lovely pink with white “fur” trim. The longer length will keep her lower back and hips protected from the cold. On sale at Sears for $28. (Sears also has this coat in other colors for big girls, sizes 7-16 (not shown), $32.)

Boys will look sharp the 77 City Trek Puffer Coat (right) at American Eagle Outfitters, on sale now for $49.50. It comes in Yellow Slicker (right), Classic Navy, and Green Felt.

Photos by Ron Asadorian/Splash News Online; Ramey; Gaz Shirley/Pacific Coast News

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?

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…?