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Blonde Designs is an inspirational blog focused on invitations, parties, and good design. We are Angie Gubler and Kristin Rees, best friends, graphic designers and moms.
We are both former art directors at Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings, respectively. 
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Friday
May142010

perfect girls' summer wardrobe

I love to shop for my girls. In fact, I prefer it far more to shopping for myself. If I could start from scratch and purchase a whole new summer wardrobe for them, I would get the following (beginning at the top left corner):

Mini Boden sandals: the perfect summer staple. We buy these every summer; Charlotte and Amelia love that these require no buckling.

Olive Juice stripe dress: I love the graphic fabric and I'm always a sucker for a ruffle.

Crewcuts tank: cute and casual and great colors.

Gap gathered t-shirt: love the neckline and that it's plain (I'm not a huge fan of graphic t's).

Crewcuts bermudas: the perfect summer staple. I'd like these shorts in multiples.

Crewcuts tulle skirt: for when your girls are feeling fancy (for my Amelia, that's everyday!).

Crewcuts striped swimsuit: I am in love with this classic swimsuit and am hoping it will go on sale. Please oh please let it not sell out before I buy it in a size 6 and a size 8!

Saltwater sandals for Crewcuts: love the vibrant colors and white bottom.

Pears & Bears dress: Kayce Hughes always gets it right. I love the classic shape and the summer stripe fabric.

I would love to hear what your girls can't live without this summer....

Reader Comments (9)

Ditto. Love your finds. Buying for myself is so much trickier then kids.

05.14 | Unregistered CommenterDiana

So Serendipitous!!! I was just moaning to myself that I didn't know where to find cute summer clothes for my daughter now that she is 6 and needs something not too young - not too old. I love all your picks! Thanks so much for the help.

05.14 | Unregistered Commenterheather

Lately, I haven't been able to see any pdf documents that you are posting. For instance, I can see the picture of the bread but can't see the pdf of the bread recipe. I can't see the pictures of the clothes that you are speaking of even though they sound great. I am not very techie but it sounds like other people from previous posts are having problems viewing the pdf pictures too. Any one that is computer knowledgeable wants to chime in and help us less fortunate ones how to fix the problem?

05.15 | Unregistered CommenterKim

...and where can i get these in my size?
seriously, SO CUTE

05.15 | Unregistered Commenterstefi

Your favorite go-to shops are my favorite go-to shops! I'm also a mother of girls, and these are my sources for when I need to create new little wardrobes from scratch (each spring and fall x 2 girls). I'd also add Jacadi to this list. Quality, classic children's clothing is worth every penny! I purchase fewer, but much higher quality clothing, and take care of them! The only problem I've found with this strategy is that I want to keep every item of clothing I've ever bought for my children -- I can't bare to part with them!

I adore all your picks. For my 2-year old daughter, I just bought the gold Saltwater sandals and she LOVES them. I couldn't think of anything more versatile for the summer.

Here are a couple summer staples I purchased for her at Target - though I think they have a bit of the Crewcuts look to them:

Pattern shorts:
http://www.target.com/Infant-Toddler-Girls-Cherokee-Table/dp/B0030GBDBQ/ref=br_1_29?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&qid=1274101518&searchView=grid5&sr=1-29&node=13749091&searchRank=pmrank&searchPage=5&searchSize=30&id=Infant%20Toddler%20Girls%20Cherokee%20Table&searchBinNameList=purchasing_channel%2Csubjectbin%2Ctarget_com_age%2Ctarget_com_gender-bin%2Ctarget_com_character-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin

Ombre dress:
http://www.target.com/Infant-Toddler-Girls-Cherokee-Rosette/dp/B002YIPHVS/ref=br_1_26?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&qid=1274101662&searchView=grid5&sr=1-26&node=13749031&searchRank=pmrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Infant%20Toddler%20Girls%20Cherokee%20Rosette&searchBinNameList=purchasing_channel%2Csubjectbin%2Ctarget_com_age%2Ctarget_com_gender-bin%2Ctarget_com_character-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin

Knit dress:
http://www.target.com/Infant-Toddler-Girls-Circo-Ruffle/dp/B0034HCSM4/ref=br_1_30?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&qid=1274101722&searchView=grid5&sr=1-30&node=13749031&searchRank=pmrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Infant%20Toddler%20Girls%20Circo%20Ruffle&searchBinNameList=purchasing_channel%2Csubjectbin%2Ctarget_com_age%2Ctarget_com_gender-bin%2Ctarget_com_character-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin

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06.20 | Unregistered Commenterrogelio

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