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KIDS’ FASHION BEC & SAM’S You’re never too old to be fashion-forward...or too young. Even wee ones can dress to impress after a trip to Bec & Sam’s. Enter to find a fabulously colorful and fun selection of upscale children’s clothing at this adorable shop. Here you’ll find unique, stylish and high-quality clothing that will outfit the small set for everything from play days to holidays. BELLA BELLI In addition to fab maternity fashions, you can shop for the bun in the oven and choose great diaper bags, adorable infant clothes, layette items, baby care products and books for the mom-to-be. BUDDHA BELLY Don’t forget about your own fashion needs when you’re shopping for your little one. Stop in at Buddha Belly and stay in high style through your pregnancy. Rita’s got everything from ultra-casual to formal, so don’t take nine months off from being fashionable. CONNIE’S CHILDRENS SHOP If you grew up anywhere near the eastside, we’re sure your parents took you to Connie’s, the colossal kid’s store. There are all kinds of clothes and a few toys, but where they really excel are the huge selection of special-occasion clothes like communion dresses and the cutest little teeny-tiny itsy-bitsy suits. F.K.O. For Kids Only is amazing. It is truly one of the biggest kids’ stores you are likely to encounter in the metro Detroit area. For Kids Only will keep your kids looking fresh in clothes from Sean John, Roca Wear, Pepe, Ecored, and other well-known brand names. From everyday casual wear to elegant formal attire for those Kodak moments, F.K.O. has the metro area’s largest selection of children’s wear and accessories, and they specialize in school uniforms. To support those growing pains, F.K.O is introducing a junior department. Their friendly associates make shopping fun for the whole family. HULLABALOO MATERNITY & INFANT WEAR Show off that “glow” with high fashion maternity wear. Here is a store that was created out of a true need—the partners who created HullaBaloo met in an on-line chatroom. They had a lot in common, both were pregnant and both were having a hard time finding the right maternity wear at a reasonable price. Brainstorming began, babies were delivered and a store was born as well. The result is a great place to find fashionalble, functional and reasonably priced clothes. Pick out the baby’s stuff too, as they cater to the infant and toddler as well. MADILU AND ETHAN TOO! Every child deserves a stylish start in life, and Madilu & Ethan Too! makes shopping as easy as A-B-C. With its original location in Grosse Pointe and a bright new store in Northville, Madilu & Ethan Too! specializes in fashions, toys and gifts for baby and big kids alike. Clothes range from layette to size 14, and include Lilly Pulitzer, Polo and Petit Bateau. Don’t miss adorable shoes from Keds and Robeez, and deck out the nursery with furnishings and bedding from lines such as Brat Decor, Caden Lane, House Inc. and Relics. Visit the website for more information, or to shop online for adorable personalized photo gifts. MIA BELLA From blankies to bibs, bottles to cribs, this charming mommy-to-be and baby boutique is full of delights for mother and child. Expectant gals can stock up on nine months’ worth of career clothes, weekend wear, jeans, bathing suits and cover-ups by Matthew Cole, Japanese Weekend and Belly Basic, making for a way-stylish pregnancy whatever the season. And while you’re shopping for yourself, you can also prepare for your bundle of joy: Mid- to high-end children’s clothing by Kissy Kissy, Kushies, Sarah Louise and Baby Trousseau will keep your newborn outfitted through size 4T. And Mia Bella doesn’t stop with clothes—create the coolest nursery in the moms’ club with help from owners Kelly Karadsheh and Rosalie Whyman. The mother-daughter team paint murals, create custom bedding and furnish baby’s room with a mix of new and vintage furniture. Tip off Grandma to Mia Bella, too. We guarantee she’ll get addicted to gift shopping for two generations here. THE PURPLE BEAR The Purple Bear has been an area favorite for adorable kids’ clothing for a long time. Oodles of cuteness from such brands as BoBo Brooklyn, InkyDink T’s, Kit and Kim and Oilily. Lotsa great toys and accessories too! SEASHELLS Parents consider the best for their child(ren), and the best is what Seashells Children’s Footwear and Other Treasures has to offer. This charming store is stocked with the finest brands of shoes for babies, toddlers and active boys and girls of all ages. Not only are the shoes adorable, but Seashells wide selection is suited for virtually every activity—and, thankfully for Michigan, all kinds of weather. Sandals and flip-flops will cool their feet in the summer, and boots will keep their toes toasty in the winter. Notable lines include the comfortable Nina Kids Collections and Naturino Rainsteps, which protect against rain and snow. Other goodies at Seashells include wooden toys, watches and super-cute Blabla Pillow Chums—little football-shaped heads of handknitted stuffed animals. SPROUT—A NEIGHBORHOOD KID'S STORE If you're looking for generic, old-fashioned kidswear, you won't find it at Sprout. This modern, urban children's shop specializes in miniature versions of today's hippest trends, from newborn to size 12. Sprout's clean, contemporary design will make you feel like you've stepped into a Manhattan boutique, but your kids won't have to board a plane to get a head start on hip. Boys and girls clothes are separated for easy browsing, and Sprout stocks everything from cool jeans and tees to twirly dresses little girls love to wear. Owners Amy and Lauren, moms themselves, make sure everything is super stylish, soft and cozy. Popular labels include Trunk, Charlie Rocket, Cotton Caboodle, Splendid, Wes and Willy and Joe's Jeans. Wee ones love colorful ballet slippers, belts with fun, interchangeable buckles and superhero towel capes for girls and boys. Toys and movies keep kids busy while parents shop, and the candy jar is always full.. SYD AND SAMZ Tweens, forget the mall. Now there’s a boutique just for you. Syd and Samz in Royal Oak specializes in cool clothes for trendsetters ages 6 and up, with sizes starting at 7. The warm and welcoming tween boutique carries jeans by Miss Me, Tractor, Jade, Pinc and Seven. Girls love Bejeweled studded tanks, leggings, tunics, capris and fancy party dresses, while boys snap up snarky T-shirts and skull chains to clip onto the belt loops of their Joe’s Jeans. Kimberly, mom to 10-year-old twins Sydney and Samantha, opened this unique store late last year to give guys and gals a one-stop shopping experience. Ever-expanding inventory includes shoes, jewelry, hair accessories, High School Musical purses, Cheetah Girls wristlets and fun stuff for summer camp, including tees that read “What happens at camp, stays at camp.” Watch for more junior sizes coming soon, along with a small selection for parents who are young at heart. © 2008 Guide to Detroit, LLC |