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Shopping

10 items under $10
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With all the doom and gloom of the economy, we thought we’d do our part to help by encouraging you to KEEP SHOPPING! You may be counting your change to get a cup of soy latte or packing a lunch instead of buying out, but that doesn’t mean your children have to suffer. Last issue, we brought you 20 stylish items under $20. This issue, we decided to trump ourselves and bring you 10 stylish items under $10. Start shopping…

1. (Left)Yellow tunic by Cheerokee ($8.99) – Tunics are back (did they ever leave?). This yellow flowered top from Target is the perfect fashion update for your little girl.


2. (Right) Gathered neck top ($9.99)- As your little one waits for summer to arrive, this top will help her to weather the cooler days.


3. Surf polo shirt ($8)- Casually sharp, this polo shirt from Crazy 8 works for every occasion or just a day on the playground.



4. Cameo cadet hat from Crazy 8 ($4.99)- Do they make these in adults sizes? That’s what you’ll be asking when you see your little boy or girl wearing this army-inspired cap.


5. Twill pageboy cap from Crazy 8 ($4.99)- This classic cap adds instant style to any outfit.


6. Rock tee from Crazy 8 ($9.50)- Rock and Roll is in, yet again.
 
7.Wonderkids Girls Pajama Set from Kmart ($8.99)- Perfect for slumber party or lounging around the house.


8.Camo shorts from Walmart ($3.50)- What a deal? Instant style for your little one for a little more than the price of a cup of coffee.



9. Track suit 9 from Walmart ($6)- This complete track suit is well worth the $6 price tag!


10. Pink Balero Cardigan from Walmart ($6)- With the ruffled details, this is the ideal cardigan for cooler spring days and summer nights, adding instant cuteness to any outfit.
       

Best Boutiques of LA  
 
Naked Baby Boutique
12334 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA
818-760-8851
www.nakedbabyboutique.com
 
In 2006, inspired by their infant son, Kai Micah, and the lack of exciting, funky clothing available for infants, Meadow and her husband Courtney decided it was the perfect time to jump into the children’s clothing business specializing in infant and toddler clothing. Naked Baby Boutique is located on the quaint and trendy Ventura Boulevard shopping corridor in eclectic downtown Studio City, California just over the hill from Hollywood. It offers a diverse selection of trendy, funky, unique and traditional clothing and accessories from infant sizes through child sizes 6X/7. Celebrity clients include: Britney Spears, Bobby Brown, Nicole Ritchie, Felicity Huffman, Sarah Chalke, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Josh Lucas, Brittany Daniel, Nikki Kodjoe, David Grohl, Julia Roberts, Larry Birkhead. They carry popular lines like Splendid, Junk Food, Kingsley, Little Ella, Joe’s Jeans, L.A.M.B., Trunk Ltd., Chaser, See Kai Run, Pink Chicken, Luna Luna Copenhagen, DKNY Kids, Okkies, Puma, Tea Collection, Appaman, and Kaiya Eve, among others.
     
 
Kitson Kids
115 S. Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA
800-814-8447
www.shopkitson.com
 kitson, on hip Robertson Boulevard, in Los Angeles is the favorite stop for many celebrities and the who’s who in Hollywood. The new kitson kids, located right across from the Newsroom Café is no different, the store is filled with all the hottest new lines for babies, toddlers and tweens. In addition to being a store, the Kidson Kids namesake is now a shoe label as well. Kidson carries just about every trendy label for children you could want, including True Religion, Seven, Little Marc Jacobs, Flowers by Zoe, Raer, C&C California, Splendid, Hiho Batik, Amber Hagen, Ben Sherman and more. The children’s boutique also has toys, books and tons of fashionable dolls, including the Fashion Angels Living Dolls (http://www.acaramiamagazine.com/fashion-angels).
     
 
La La Ling
1810 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles CA
323.664.4400
www.lalaling.com

La La Ling is the one-stop shop where you can find a collection of the most inspiring, modern, design-conscious options in fashion (for newborns to age 6), nursery furnishings, toys and accessories...all to celebrate your little ones in grand style! With just over 1,000 square feet located in the bustling and hip neighborhood of Los Feliz, La La Ling is one of L.A.’s first true concept stores in that it is an interactive experience the second you walk through our doorway. Besides the vibrant motif, the large scale 3-D artwork on the ceiling and the modern artwork adorning the walls, it is a shopper’s paradise. From ultra-stylish fashion, to the latest in clean, modern nursery furniture, to artwork, to crib bedding and rugs... all share a common thread in that they feature the very best in design and functionality, all with a clean, modern twist.
     
 
Bel Bambini 
464 N. Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA
(310) 855-9272
www.bel-bambini.com
 
Bel Bambini, Italian for “beautiful baby”, is a unique and exquisite boutique where your child’s needs come first. Bel Bambini has created the largest collection of children’s fashion and furnishing in the area. This one-stop shop, located on trendy Robertson Blvd., houses the most luxurious, custom and one-of-a-kind items available for infants, toddlers and pre-teens. The store includes a lounge, complete with plasma screen TV, toys and books, along with complimentary refreshments, private nursing rooms and of course changing tables and wipes. Shopping for all your baby needs has never been a more pleasurable or Bambini-friendly experience. Celebrities like Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Salma Hayek, Tori Spelling, Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears frequent Bel Bambini while shopping with and without their children. They also organize baby showers at their store or at home and offer interior design services for nurseries to preteen bedrooms. Visit them online at www.bel-bambini.com.
     
 
Pumpkinheads
11640 San Vincente
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 206-6760
www.pumpkinheadkids.com



The high end boutique, located in the luxurious Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, opened in 2005 and offers the finest in children’s clothing, accessories and gifts. Ella Moss, Diesel, True Religion, Catimini, Miss Sixty and many more. Owners Jamara Ghalayini and her husband and actor Mo Gallini are completely devoted to Pumpkinheads and the idea of making a real and measurable difference in the lives of children in their community. As of September 2007, Pumpkinheads fund raising efforts have generated more than $128,000 through their charitable endeavors. It is their hope that Pumpkinheads will inspire many and help many more in the process. For more information on how you can make an immediate difference that will literally change the life of a child, contact them at 310-207-6760.