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Fall Looks at Affordable Prices
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(Sep.06.10)
I recently got to preview the brand new George Fall/Winter line, debuting this week at Walmarts across the nation. The George line is exclusive to Canada and has made huge strides in bringing current looks to families at affordable prices. I was truly surprised by what I saw as far as the looks put together. (Maybe I can convince a stylist to move in with me...)
The next day, I headed to a shopping event at Children's Place (with similarly great prices and good quality) and it wasn't long before I began to notice some trends in what was being presented for kids.
The mini-me look was front and centre at George. Plaid for boys and girls, faux leather bombers, tutus (the must-have girls' piece of the season) and textured knits look good at any age, and especially at these prices (everything began at just under $10 and topped off at around $30!) Lots of layering too, which I love, because in Canada you can go up or down 10 degrees Celcius in one day. Holiday looks for girls were typically sweet, bright and splashy (with an obligatory Santa-inspired, red velour look), but the gold and velvet dress (pictured centre) did get me excited for dolling up my three-year-old this winter.
At Children's Place, the looks got a bit more fashion forward -- mini-me layering with a kid-coloured and embellished twist. A cotton motorcycle jacket, loads of plaid and pleats, metallic high tops and leggings in every pattern and colour made me think of a modern Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan. I remember clearly how much fun it was getting dressed in the era of Molly Ringwald, and while I'm not rushing to add much 80s flair to my own wardrobe, for kids I think it makes perfect sense.
Boys looks were more traditionally preppy or athletic, with graphic embellishments to give them a bit of an update. Speaking as the mother of a son, much like their dads, boys know what they like and aren't ready or willing to take big fashion risks. But I am very tempted to buy a fake leather bomber and some aviators and force Nate to go as Maverick from Top Gun for Halloween...