Cute in Any Language

“I want something cute” is the mantra of customers who are shopping for the little girls in their lives. Sugar and spice is very nice, especially when it comes in the form of comfortable clothes with appeal to make them fresh for the seasons ahead. Smart retailers seek fine detailing and easy-to-wear fabrics for summer, along with sweet style and original looks. Little ones are cute from the get-go, so what they wear should enhance their appeal as do the collections from Lali, Zara Terez, Posh and PAZ Rodriguez. Much of this merch has an international flavor, proving that “cute” when applied to tots is universal. Handmade trims, delicate embroidery, gemmed appliqués and soft, floaty fabrics are welcome additions to your shelves for seasons to come.

Made in India; Played in Everywhere

Lali means “little darling” in Hindi. With natural, airy fabrics and great design, shoppers can dress their little darlings so that they stay cool and stylish in the summer. The Lali Summertide 2015 collection has a vintage vibe derived from artisanal fabrics like hand-woven khadi, easy, breezy linen, and super-soft French voile. There are adorned dresses to satisfy m’ lil’ lady’s inner glamour girl, skirts begging for a twirl, and rompers in which to explore the playground and beyond.

The Stella dress comes in hand-embroidered fabric with metallic layering so it shimmers when the light hits it. Fully lined in cotton, it’s a twirler’s delight. For the flower children your shoppers love, show Flower Child, in bright orange with hand picoting stitches on the collar and hem, as well as Star — a sleeveless, cotton cambric print top in white with blue stars and shoulder ruffles, shown with balloon shorts in linen cotton that have a sweet vintage air.

All items in the collection fit sizes two through eight. Lali, founded in 2014 by Kinnari McDevitt, was inspired by a childhood shared in both India and the United States. The contemporary silhouettes with classically refined aesthetics create comfortable clothing that children love to wear and shoppers want to buy.

Airy and adorable: www.lalikids.com

In Zara Terez, Girls Never Blend In

For the tot that can’t be tamed, meaning all budding fashionistas, welcome Zara Terez Kids. Ever-popular leggings glam up any skirt or dress like the fierce Glitter Mirror design that makes young gams shine as brightly as those of a rock star. Twizzle leggings feature bands of bright colors down the sides while Raindrop with white on black adds a cool note.

The Skizzles Skater Dress, designed for the size 4 through 6x set, is a sleeveless burst of rainbows and circles, while Croc Ruby Leggings are the new red slippers, ready to take a little miss anywhere. All leggings have an elasticized waist for comfort and a slimming fit, are made of a poly/spandex blend and are machine washable.

Satisfy customers’ wishes for razzle-dazzle with the Vintage Mosaic Skater Dress, offering a dress of jewels that glitter. Purple dresses are sure-fire hits as girls gravitate to this tone and the Purple Skater Dress is no exception. The sleeveless Gumball Tank top shows a vintage gumball machine front and center; pair it with Tie-Die or Pink Floral Dance Shorts or show it with the Nail Polish Skater Skirt, printed with bottles of polish in every possible color.

The Pink Floral Dance Bag is the perfect hold-all for a little miss who needs to tote her stuff to dance class or to a sleepover in an all-over pink, white and purple peony print and a handy strap for carrying.

Pretty in pink and other brights: www.zaraterez.com

Posh Gets Girls in Step with Dancing Fashions

To unleash the inner dancer that lurks in so many girls, you can’t go wrong with designs from Posh International. This company has truly tapped into the psyche of young ladies, bringing out clothes to dance in as well as the fabulous Posh soft skirt with built-in leotard; on-trend purses ranging from soft plush designs with an attached snuggle animal for younger misses to bags that appeal to trendy tweens; leotards; and all the embellishments to meet a young dancer’s needs and wishes.

Duds from Posh fit the littlest of girls from babyhood up to 6X. Even the youngest cutie will be ready for her close-up in a fluffy petti dress or ruffled bodysuit, both with cotton/spandex bodices that breathe. Sizes 12 to 24 months also come with built-in snaps so diaper changing is a cinch.

Posh incorporates two distinct lines: Popatu, the costume and dress-up look that works for playtime, parties and everything in between, and Posies & Peonies for more casual outfits. For solid everyday looks, P&P shows casual knits in slightly muted colors in keeping with fashion for all ages.

CH-110 is an off-white sleeveless dress with a round neck opening featuring charming ruffles at the hem, three rows of ruffles on the bodice and another across the chest. CH-100 is a lace confection with contrasting colors on the skirt, lace inserts on the adorable short sleeves and a statement flower at the waist. Lavender and purple come together in CH-119, a dress with a lavender top and bottom with bright purple pops at neck and arm openings, a broad band at the hem and two flowers over the heart for extra enchantment.

Fill out your entire dance(wear) card at www.posh.us

PAZ Helps Make Special Occasions Picture Perfect

PAZ Rodriguez makes dresses for the moments in young girls’ lives that call out for cameras. The company, founded in 1970 in Spain, offers baby clothes to fit tots of both genders from size 0 to 48M as well as dresses for young ladies up to eight. Emphasizing natural materials like wool and cotton, PAZ zeros in on the details with exquisite laces and ribbons.

Summer 2015 brings over 400 styles, with tons of color options made in soft cotton. Display a breezy lavender and white dress topped with a short, seed-stitched cotton cardigan with three-quarter sleeves, as well as a dress, bonnet and sweater set for a lucky little girl. Each garment is edged in lace for a luxe look.

Small, soft shoes are tied with a ribboned flair. Textured, fully lined cotton knickers (think diaper cover-up) come in cream, enhanced with hand-made cream cotton lace panels and mother-of-pearl buttons . Pop these under a voile cotton dress with cotton lace trim on the neckline, sleeves, front and hem that buttons up the back for dressing ease and a little miss is totally ready for admiration from one and all. This ensemble fits 3 to 24 months.

For a picture-perfect outfit, feature the cotton blouse with a double ruffle in front and a pleated front with a lace panel enriched with satin ribbon. To cover little feet, there are knitted cream cotton booties with dark beige lace trim, a color combo that complements any outfit. Made in Spain as are all PAZ clothes, the booties have softly elasticized ankles so they stay on and fit babies from 0 to 6 months.

For stand-out style, look for the dress in a cotton and linen mix, patterned with a navy stripe with dainty navy buttons on the bodice as well as a big-girl bow. This is a perfect, light and breezy summer dress with cap sleeves for young ladies 6 months to two years old.

From Spain with mucho amor: www.pazrodriguez.com