Children's Fashion Stylist: something truly special

Oilily. Personally, I love it. The more over the top, the better. But it can be a little much for some people. And as children's clothing goes, it tends toward the super expensive. But if you are looking to add a little flair to your child's wardrobe, spring can be the perfect time to dabble in the brand. A little jersey dress or a great skirt may be in your budget - especially when paired with a tee for just $9.50 from JCrew.

Usually Oilily is all color and frivolity. This season, the collection has taken a turn toward the 70s. For older girls, the Tigra-K skirt is the standout pieces, but their best skirts are for toddlers. Each one is cuter than the last. The Twixy skirt with a horse applique is too stinkin' cute, and the print on the Tircle skirt is just gorgeous. The Derit pants for babies make me want to have another one all over again. If you don't have an Oilily location near you, a good selection can be found at www.littlelunablue.com. If you are discouraged by the current season prices, some great past season items can be found online. No one will know the difference.

Or try Oilily's offspring -- literally, the line is designed by the daughter of the Oilily founders -- Room Seven. Room Seven is my go to line for fantastic spring skirts. The fabrics tend a little more to the conservative side, but they are absolutely beautiful and can be dressed up, down, or downright offbeat, with the right top.

Room Seven is available on a number of websites: www.mybeautifulsophia.com has a small selection from the current collection available at 30% off, and www.chasing-fireflies.com has last year's absolutely adorable bubble skirt on sale for $29.99 paired with gorgeous Room Seven tank tops at $24.99. The only problem is deciding which color to pick. That's where your child's coloring is a good guide. I'm always tempted to pick my favorite, rather than remembering that with my fairskinned redheads turquoise and lavender are generally safe bets ... pink, no so much.