Kid Fashion

April showers bring May flowers, or so they say. But this month, why not imagine what a warm Hawaiian rain would inspire – plumeria, hibiscus and other fragrant, tropical blooms? This season’s bright, tropical florals can get a little kid into an island state of mind.

Toddler girls will look adorable in the cute and casual digs of Gymboree’s Tropical Garden Collection, which are perfect for weekend outings to the park or beach.

> Tropical Flower Crochet Halter Top $22.50; sizes 3-6 months to 5T

> Tropical Garden Cuffed Short $15; sizes 3-6 months to 5T

> Tropical Garden Sunhat $12.50; sizes 0-12 months, 12-24 months and 2T-5T

> Tropical Flower Patent Sandal $24.50; sizes 3-8 months


Say Aloha to summer in one of Costa Mesa designer Anita G’s trademark bright prints – an island-inspired tye-dye flower dress. Pair it with a pink sandal by Cobian that offers comfort and a little extra height. Perfect for that poolside luau!

> Drop-Waist Dress in Tye-Dye Flower by Anita G $34; sizes 2T-10; anitag.com

> Tye-Dye Flower Scrunchie by Anita G $5; anitag.com

> Missy Pink Sandal by Cobian $19.95; sizes Toddler 9-Big Kid 6; cobiansandal.com

Available online and through selected retailers. See the company websites for details.

Why should girls get to have all the fun when it comes to Hawaiian florals? This shirt from Knuckleheads – a Vancouver company whose urban-inspired threads are popular with celebrities – offers boys a touch of island flair, without sacrificing the cool factor.

> “Gutterball Grey Hawaii” shirt by Knuckleheads $38; sizes 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2T-4T and 5-8 knuckleheadsclothing.com
 
Available in select Orange County stores.

Go to knuckleheadsclothing.com for a list of local stores.

Kelly St. John is a contributing writer to OC Family Magazine.