Kid Fashion

April showers bring May flowers, or so they say. But this month, why not imagine what a warm Hawaiian rain would inspire – plumeria, hibiscus and other fragrant, tropical blooms? This season’s bright, tropical florals can easily get a little kid into an island state of mind.

Toddler girls will look adorable in the cute and casual digs of Gymboree’s Tropical Garden Collection, perfect for weekend outings to the park or beach.

> Tropical Flower Crochet Halter Top, $22.50; sizes 3-6 months to 5T

> Tropical Garden Cuffed Short, $15; sizes 3-6 months to 5T

> Tropical Garden Sunhat, $12.50; sizes 0-12 months, 12-24 months and 2T-5T

> Tropical Flower Patent Sandal, $24.50; sizes 3-8 months

Available online at gymboree.com and in retail stores in the Inland Empire: Galleria at Tyler in Riverside and Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos in Corona.

Why should girls get to have all the fun when it comes to Hawaiian florals? This shirt from Knuckleheads – a Vancouver company whose urban-inspired threads are popular with celebrities – offers boys a touch of island flair, without sacrificing the cool factor.

> “Gutterball Grey Hawaii” shirt, by Knuckleheads
$38; sizes 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2T-4T and 5-8
 
Available in select Inland Empire stores. Go to knuckleheadsclothing.com for a list of local stores. fam

Kelly St. John is a contributing writer.