There is an average of 180 days in the school year! Are your kids wardrobe-ready? Don't stress. Our local retailers are prepared with some great options that will have kids of all ages looking as sharp as a #2 pencil this year!
Precious Ella wears a Little Joule pink and navy striped sweatshirt, $30; Deux Par Deux white floral fingerless gloves, $20; Little Joule floral backpack, $25; Little Joule denim mini-skirt, $25; and Little Joule purple leggings, $15; all from Milk and Honey Kids. Her “Jenna” purple leopard shoes, $35, are available at Stride Rite.
Our hipster kindergarteners Calem and Parker are ready to rock Grade K! Calem wears a Deux Par Deux black “Bernadette” pleather skirt, $44 (preorder only); a Kate Mack black tee shirt with rose detail, $20; an American Widgeon grey “Shooting Star” faux fur vest, $28, all available at Milk and Honey Kids. Her Keds leopard “Carolee” sneakers, $42, are available at Stride Rite, and her awesome oversized specs, $6.99, are available at Against All Odds.
Parker is wearing an Unlisted by Kenneth Cole black “On Your Pose” dress shoe, $35, available at Stride Rite, a San Diego Hat Company black wool felt fedora, $16.99; a Little Joule blue and white striped tee, $15; and Little Joule tan trousers, $25, available at Milk and Honey Kids.
Our fabulous first graders are a colorful bunch. (From left to right), Brooke wears a Little Joule blue and pink long sleeve polo, $25; Little Joule pink corduroy pant, $25; available at Milk and Honey Kids. Her brown “Tenley” t-strap shoes, $55, are available at Stride Rite. Amari is wearing a Little Joule green and white polo, $25; a Little Joule red and blue striped anchor zip-up hoodie, $30, available at Milk and Honey Kids. His jeans, $29.95, are from The Children's Place, and his Sperry Top-Sider navy “Halyard” lace shoe, $40, is available at Stride Rite. Lindsay looks great in her Little Joule purple and blue polka dot dress, $25; her Deux Par Deux pink polka dot tights, $24; and a pair of Joules multi-colored striped rubber boots, $25, available at Milk and Honey Kids. Sir Henrick wears a Little Joule blue can of worms tee, $20; a Little Joule multi-colored sweater vest, $25, and Little Joule jeans, $25, from Milk and Honey Kids. His Sperry Top-Sider navy “Halyard” Velcro sneakers, $35, are available at Stride Rite.
A well groomed Addison and Drew prove looking sharp and tailored isn't just for grown-ups. Addison wears a Reina Batata blue and white shirtdress, $30, from Milk and Honey Kids with Jessica Simpson black “Kamella” flats, $38, available at Stride Rite, and a graphic long-sleeve henley, $16.50, from The Children's Place. Drew draws attention with his Jack Thomas by Wes and Willy navy checkered button-down shirt, $19.99; and his Wes and Willy navy blazer, $47.99, from Milk and Honey Kids. His look is completed with a cuffed Super Skinny jean, $29.95, from The Children's Place, and a pair of Sperry Top-Sider Authentic Original Sahara loafers, $54, from Stride Rite.
Our young musicians strike a high note for fashion. (From left to right) Keenan wears a City College by Wes and Willy navy cuffed corduroy jacket, $29.99; and Tea Collection jeans, $49, from Milk and Honey Kids. He is also sporting a rock ready graphic tee, $10.50, from The Children's Place, and a pair of black and white “Warren” sneakers, $14.95, from Stride Rite. Nick on drums wears a grey vest, $24.95; and awesome yellow graphic tee, $18, from The Children's Place. His Flying Monkeys acid wash skinny jeans, $19.99, are available at Against All Odds, and his Sperry Top-Sider black “Halyard” lace shoes, $40, are available at Stride Rite. Victoria on guitar wears a Biscotti black floral appliqué dress, $41, from Milk and Honey Kids With Poof black and white tie-dye leggings, $9.99, from Against All Odds with Jessica Simpson silver “Jovie” flats, $45, available at Stride Rite. Michael is singing up a storm in his Wes and Willy blue henley, $19.99, from Milk and Honey Kids and Super Skinny jeans, $29.95, from The Children's Place. Sneakers not available.
Waiting for the bell to ring is Lauren in her Ragdoll & Rockets zig-zag multi-stripe sweater dress, $23; A Dozen Roses red fleece beret, $17; Ragdoll & Rockets brown leggings, $23, from Milk and Honey Kids. Her Tommy Hilfiger silver “Brigid” loafers, $19.95, are available at Stride Rite.
Breanna wears a Levi's denim button-down shirt, $39, from Against All Odds and denim jeggings, $19.95, from The Children's Place. Her San Diego Hat Company purple wool felt fedora, $16.99, is from Milk and Honey Kids and her Jessica Simpson brown “Jovie” flats, $45, are available at Stride Rite. Suspenders not available.
Griffin wears a Joules “James” check button-down shirt, $25; and a Joules “Milford” navy quilted jacket, $45, from Milk and Honey Kids. His Super Skinny jeans, $29.95, are from The Children's Place and his Sperry Top-Sider navy “Halyard” lace-up shoes, $40, are available at Stride Rite.
Chatting it up on the school yard is Aliciana in her Ragdoll & Rockets white fleece vest, $32; Ragdoll & Rockets navy striped long sleeve tee, $23; and Ragdoll & Rockets red skinny jeggings, $23, from Milk and Honey Kids. She also wears Keds white “Taylor” sneaker with charms, $38, from Stride Rite. Her Skullcandy Hesh Paul Frank headphones, $54.99, are available at Against All Odds.
Gabriela is wearing a Kate Mack long-sleeve black shirt with rose detail, $20; a Kate Mack Dalmatian faux fur skirt, $27; a pair of Joules striped fingerless gloves, $12.99; and a Sarah Louise cream sweater knit scarf, $19.99, available at Milk and Honey Kids. Her Sketchers Twinkle Toes “Shuffles-Triple Up” sneakers, $48, are available at Stride Rite.
These two cuties enjoy recess in style. Spencer wears a Wes and Willy grey flannel shirt, $19.99; Wes and Willy brown corduroy pants, $19.99; and a Wes and Willy grey knit cap, $14.99, from Milk and Honey Kids. His Sperry Top-Sider dirty buck “Tevin” suede shoes, $48, are available at Stride Rite. Socks not available.
Maya is wearing a butterfly-embroidered tank, $12.95; denim jacket, $24.95; and a boho tiered skirt, $19.95, from The Children's Place. Her Jessica Simpson brown “Jovie” flats, $45, are available at Stride Rite.
Our Little Miss Popular, Gigi, wears a Disney pink Mickey Mouse tee, $14.99, from Against All Odds, a Kate Mack pink faux fur vest, $35; Kate Mack pink faux fur skirt, $35; Kate Mack black leggings, $19, from Milk and Honey Kids. She also wears a pair of hot pink “Buffy” sequined shoes, $36.50, from Stride Rite.
Sharing a secret in the hallway is Jacqueline in her Swoon black lace cardigan, $21.99; and her Zenana Outfitters brown tank dress, $7.99; from Against All Odds. Her leopard-print bubble skirt, $19.95, is from The Children's Place and her Jessica Simpson black “Mandi” flats, $45, are available at Stride Rite. Daniela wears a Kate Mack royal blue striped dress, $35, from Milk and Honey Kids and Tommy Hilfiger silver “Brigid” loafers, $19.95, available Stride Rite.
No school experience is complete without them. Justin wears a grey zip-up hoodie, $29.95, from The Children's Place, a navy skull crew graphic tank, $10.50; and Tea Collection jeans, $49, from Milk and Honey Kids. His Kenneth Cole Reaction brown “Shout N' About” sneakers, $44, are available at Stride Rite. Megan wears an M.A.O. grey lace-back tank, $5.99, from Against All Odds and a navy and pink varsity jacket, $29.95; and pleated denim skort, $16.95; from The Children's Place. Her Keds navy Classic Canvas Champion sneakers, $19.95, are available at Stride Rite. Socks not available. Justin's twin Joey wears a white graphic long-sleeve henley, $16.50 from The Children's Place and Tea Collection jeans, $49, from Milk and Honey Kids. His Nike black “Free Trainer” sneakers, $78, are available at Stride Rite.
Retailer List
Against All OddsLehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall | 610.266.7516 | aao-usa.comThe Children's PlaceThe Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley | 610.791.4891 | childrensplace.comMilk and Honey Kids3900 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown | 484.223.0045 | milkandhoneykids.comStride RiteThe Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley | 610.797.7462 | striderite.comProduction Assistant - Jessica KroopeHair & Makeup - Katelynn WalshModels are courtesy of Image International, Allentown,The Reinhard Agency, Philadelphia, and GlobalManagement 101, Forty Fort, PA.
Photography by Emily Bleasdale | Illustrations by Sara Chew | Fashion Stylist Sara Nelson
