The Empire Waist Fairy Dress ($20 wholesale) from Teres Kids is a big hit with little girls, reports owner Alexandra Merlino. Made of the finest organic cotton, the dress, also available in morning glory, orchid and lavender, flatters with a high waist; the full skirt is cut for comfort. (Fits sizes 2 to 8 years.) For more information, call 917-721-3127 or visit tereskids.com.

The newest way to wear color is to work one shade in different, unmatched tones. For Spring/Summer 2012, designers at the casual chic Olive Juice team the delicate pinstriped Simone blouse in pale pink and white ($22.50 wholesale), with the mauve Jacqueline Cardigan ($24.75) and cherry and white checked Marta Skirt ($24.25). Buyers love the look! (Fits sizes 2-12 years.) For more information, call 800-595-8870, or visit olivejuicekids.com.

If a picture tells the story, then the Cupcakes & Pastries' Spring 2012 collection is a winner. "This collection was fun to make and I think it's the best so far," says designer Inshi Khanna. "It has romantic volumes, great new easy-to-wear silhouettes, and bohemian influences inspired from culture, vintage classics, fairytales, Indian energy and more." One example: The Maxi Dress in a rich floral colored in cool shades of blue. The Lurex and lace trims are a Cupcakes & Pastries' trademark (Fits 12 mos. to 12 years, $34-$36 wholesale). Stop by the Tiny Ginger Showroom at the upcoming Children's Club (booth #2111) to see the entire line.  For more information, call 646-645-9773, or visit cupcakesandpastries.com.

Sandra Stollar, president and designer at Igloo Island, is unveiling her expanded Ambition Activewear collection at Children's Club (booth #3710). The line of breathable, stylish activewear for tweens is inspired by Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Campaign, an initiative to combat childhood obesity. Motivated by the First Lady, as well as Stollar's 11-year-old daughter, the designer says, "I created Ambition clothes with inspiration from my daughter and her teammates on her local gymnastics team. The girls not only appreciate how the clothes make them feel as confident young athletes, they also love the way the line plays with fabrics, prints and colors." (Fits sizes 7 to 14, junior 2-4, $12-$22.) For more information, call 212-366-6800, or visit iglooisland.com.

Fans of Wati get more of what they love for Spring/Summer 2012: DRESSES! Says Wati Grossman, the collection's designer, "Our customers love our dresses, so we've added lots more this season. They're fun, playful, refined but well-priced, and the focus is on the purity of childhood and the lazy days of summer." Grossman's featured fabric is an "African chic" pink and taupe ikat print. Come see the collection (fits sizes 4 o 14, $13-$28) at the upcoming Children's Club Show (booth #3126). For more information, call 650-224-7478 or visit watidesign.com.

IC Clothing LLC, a company founded by industry veterans, will debut Intakt, their new collection for boys, at the upcoming Children's Club (booth #1911). The company describes the line as "stylish, sensible and fun surf, skate and street inspired tees, shirts, hoodies, shorts and pants for boys 12 months to 7 years." The pieces have the casual shapes and weathered tones boys and their parents will love. (Wholesale prices start at $11.) To order call 415-800-4545, or visit intaktclothing.com.

Tina Salibello, owner/designer of the elegant Velvet & Tweed collection, will debut Spring 2012 at the upcoming Children's Club Show (booth #1928). The collection, says Salibello, "offers dressy and age-appropriate styling, a delightful alternative to bejeweled T-shirts and miniature designer jeans." While the designer's line is based on classic fashions, the spring looks mix playful prints and nostalgic elements for a touch of retro charm. A boy and girl in Velvet & Tweed's fresh linens and sherbet-colored cottons. (Fits 6 months to 6 years, $10-$34 wholesale.) For more information, call 415-821-9363, or visit velvetandtweed.com.  

Amelia, one of the chic European collections at the Drew NY Showroom, is offering classic, feminine styles in sweet patterns for Spring 2012. Two that showroom manager Faigy Drew will exhibit at the 7/31-8/2 Children's Club (booth #1925) are Dodi, a nautically inspired overall in bright royal blue and white cotton knit; and Megan, a throw-on-and-go A-line in a delicately colored floral print. (Fits 3 months to 8 years, $16-$60 wholesale.) To order, call 718-232-0012, or visit ameliamilano.it.

 
The folks at Sweet Peanut have a sweet surprise. Their charming cotton knit pieces for infants are now 100% organic. Wonderful, yes, and it gets better. Danielle Wilson, owner and designer, hasn't raised a single price. With pieces wholesaling at just $9-$16, a bevy of adorable new prints, and the softest, most breathable cotton in the market, there's no excuse not to go organic. For Spring 2012, Wilson has introduced three mini-groups of coordinating separates. Shown are pieces from the Life Aquatic group, in cool shades of green, blue and yellow; and the ultra-feminine, sherbet-toned Big, Blooming & Bold line, with prints to mix and match. (Fits NB to 24 months). Visit sweetpeanut.com. 

Originally published September 7, 2011

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