pediped® released their Spring/Summer 2012 collection today, debuting over 75 new styles and color combinations across their three lines of footwear: Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®. Beach lovers will appreciate the bright and colorful water-safe shoes, while fashionistas are sure to adore the trendsetting color palette of jewel tones, metallics and bright accent colors.

Gladiator sandals are back (thank goodness!), and you can find plenty of athletic styles, Mary Janes and sweet boat shoes.

The most exciting news from pediped® is the introduction of their new sole for their Originals® line. Based on customer feedback, pediped® has created a more slip resistant sole. The new sole features a slip resistant diamond tread and is made of all natural high quality leather, just like before. The only difference – your baby won’t slip as much. So smart! The smooth slippery surface has always been the one thing I never liked about soft soles…

The eco-friendly, water-safe and rugged Adventure footwear Line has expanded to include over 15 styles, all of which include bright pops of color.

The Spring/Summer 2012 collection is now available online at www.pediped.com and in select retail stores.

It’s here! On Monday Burberry debuted their beautiful Spring Summer 2012 Childrenswear Collection, which like their previous lines includes Mini-Me looks inspired by their runway looks from the Men’s and Women’s Prorsum line.

A mega-trend color this year for all things “kids fashion” is blue and Burberry has used various shades of it throughout this collection, in particular – pale china blue, imperial blue, navy, military navy and turquoise. Beautiful accents of greens, jade, various shades of yellow such as celandine and gorse, oranges, military red, crimson, pink and purples can also be found in abundance.

Burberry has also got a little adventurous with their prints and patterns, something you don’t see too often.

You’ll find plenty of coats in the collection with focuses on tradition as well as some new styles – trench coats, heritage outerwear, parkas, pea coats, duffle coats, puffer jackets, quilted jackets, reversible jackets as well as a line of check shirts, mouliné knits, cashmere knits, jerseys, piqués, dresses and jumpsuits.

Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2012 Childrenswear Collection is available to purchase now in-stores and online.

Dare I say, I think the Spring/Summer 2012 collection from DKNY Kids is their best one yet! Split up into 5 different collections, all inspired by different subjects, the Spring/Summer line has one thing in common – lots and lots of color! Shaking off the chill of the cold winter months, DKNY jumps into Spring and Summer full force with uplifting color and city-smart charm.

Uptown chic gets a rock ‘n’ roll edge, in New York City. You’ll see plenty of flirty tiered skirts, sleek leather jackets, scarf print frocks topped with ruffled collar coats, red satin trousers (I know!) and full striped cardigans. Sweatshirts are glammed up with chains and sequined silkscreens jazz up the tops. Look for a palette with this season’s hottest colors – red and azalea blue.

You would think, with a name like Serenity that a collection of clothing would be toned down, perhaps slightly boring? Not so with this one. A calmer collection perhaps, but certainly not boring! Neutrals are touched with black and gold, metallic leather accents trim clean-lined cardigans and loose chine jersey tops look fab against skinny trousers.

Vintage City pays tribute to romantic strolls across the Brooklyn Bridge with hues of almond, pansy, lily and washed out blues. Tiny pink flowers are sprayed across sailor stripes and green belts add a pop of colour. Lots of ruffles and fringe is found on shirts, tees and scarves.

Nomad Chic evokes a Bohemian ’70′s vibe with soft hues of lily, powder pink, pale trench, grey and blue. Cotton voile is light in texture, tie dyed, and embellished with cut-work embroidery. long loose sundresses, lacy blouses and flowy tees all add to the ‘flower child’ look.

Then of course, there is Colorblock, splashing tutti-frutti shades of mint, peach and Hawaiian blue with voile scares floating in the breeze . What about the boys you ask? They get into the spirit of the season with a mix of vintage, military and bold Hawaiian florals. You’ll find lots of army jackets, bleached-out jeans, surfer tees, graphics, gabardine trench coats and cargo shorts. Neutrals are brightened with splashes of blue, green, vivid red and turquoise.

What do you think of DKNY Kids’ Spring/Summer 2012 line? Do you love it as much as I do?

I know that I’ve written about my two boys’ obsession with costumes in the past and that is because they absolutely adore them! We have many, though they all fit in somewhere in the superhero spectrum. Spiderman and Batman costumes abound, and with my oldest turning 5 soon, I am crossing my fingers we can start to move toward a wider scope as far as interests go.

Perhaps one of the adorable handmade costumes now available from UK Retailer Olivia Pink can be their first introduction to a new era of costume. Olivia Pink, who carry a line-up of great brands such as Melissa and Doug, Wonderland, and Fiesta Crafts are now featuring medieval-era inspired costumes to make play time more fun!

I have long been a fan of handmade costumes, as anyone who has ever purchased a stock costume knows that they fall apart in no time, and are made of cheap material. Olivia Pink’s costumes are completely unique and of the highest quality, made with love and care. The costumes and accessories are classical and would allow for much fun to be had during dress-up time. A replica of Rapunzel’s dress, embroidered tunics, gorgeous fairy tale dresses, crowns, cloaks and more are all available to contribute to imaginative fun.

For more information and to purchase one of Olivia Pink’s new costumes, you can visit their shop here.

My heart skipped a beat when I laid eyes on these beautiful baby shoes from Sonatina. Lena Aboo is the designer of these stunning little creations, and you’ll never guess where her inspiration came from – YouTube!Lena became inspired to create her own line of miniature baby shoes after watching a video of an Indian shoemaker create a piece of footwear out of the leather from a skirt found in her mother’s wardrobe.

With the use of a sewing machine and apiece of leather, Lena created her very first mini shoe. Each one of these incredible creations are made from nappa leather and you’ll notice most of them are influenced by the ’30′s, ’40′s and dance.

If you live in the United States you can purchase these cute shoes through Sonatina’s online shop. The line isn’t available in-store in the United States or Canada yet, but can be purchased through a wide range of retailers in Italy as well as a couple of locations in Turkey, Taiwan and Russia.

Do your children wear sunglasses on those sunny days of spring and summer (depending on where you live!)? Mine do – sometimes – but it wasn’t until recently that I actually learned why it is important for little eyes to be protected. According to Babiator - the creators of an adorable line of kids sunglasses – children’s eyes are just not fitted with the same UV protection that adults are. They need the protection that good sunglasses have in order to ward off future damage. It makes total sense, and I am grateful to have learned this so that I can jump on the shade train with my boys.

Babiator glasses are the perfect place to start. The lenses are made of acrylic and offer 100% protection from UVA and UVB rays, and parents can rest easy knowing that they are made of rubber and are therefore naturally BPA and phthalate-free! It is obvious that not only are Babiators completely safe and functional, but they a perfect accessory for a stylish little kid. A pair of bold glasses are the perfect finishing touch to any cute outfit.

I know it can be tempting to grab a cheap pair of sunglasses for our kids. They are often cute enough, and would appear to do the appropriate job of protecting their little eyes. The reality however,  seems that like all “cheap” goods, you are getting what you pay for in regards to quality!

Visit Babiator to view their complete line of sunglasses for ages 1 & up.

Regardless of whether you are heading to the tropics, or just your local swimming pool, Stella Cove is sure to add a punch of color and class to your and your children’s beachwear wardrobe.

My daughter was recently sent one of Stella Cove’s swimsuits from their brand new Spring 2012 line and I fell in love immediately with the simple style suits and stunning prints. My favorite prints for spring?

Definitely Aishwarya and Sergia! So beautiful. Personally, I prefer the classic swimsuit which is why I am a huge fan of the tank style and halter tank bathing suits. For those of you who love the bikini look, Stella Cove has several new styles that are sure to please.

The boys’ fitted shorts are adorable and come in a wide range of prints, some of which match up with the little girl and women styles.  One of the things I love so much about Stella Cove, is that you can go matchy match with the entire family.  I have put together 2 collages to demonstrate how you can coordinate various swimsuits and cover-ups to match for the entire family.

In regards to pricing Stella Cove isn’t in the budget price-range in regards to children’s swimwear ($50-$100), but pretty affordable for their women’s beachwear as most of the good bathing suits I’ve seen on the market are over the $100 mark. Regardless, if you are looking for quality, fashion beachwear – Stella Cove is my ultimate go-to choice!

You can find Stella Cove at Barney’s New York, Lil Swanky’s online shop, or you can purchase directly through Stella Cove.

*Rachel Florio PR sent samples for review purposes.

Well now these are interesting!

Lotty Dotty is a company founded in 2009 by two American women living in Paris, France. They ladies were inspired by their childhood memories of playing with paper dolls and decided to create a line of high-fashion tees featuring screen printed doll figures that can be dressed interchangeably with velcro-backed mini outfits.

These unique tees are available in sizes from a child’s 4-10 and teen and adult sizes. Each one of Lotty Dotty’s tees are made from organic cotton and bamboo along with recycled materials.

So, what do you think of these new paper doll dress-up tees? Would you or your daughter be game to wearing something like this? It reminds me a little bit of Old Navy’s new tech line of clothing. Seems as though many companies are trying to integrate ‘something more’ in their designs.

If only there were a fashion line for moms as comfortable as Little Society’s kids collection! The line is designed for children ages 2-8 and boy are they comfy! Unlike many fashion designers, Little Society has provided a generous cut with their fabrics that are oh so soft. To build on their motto ‘small steps towards big change”, Little Society gives a portion of each sale towards charities that support the protection of endangered species and habitats.

Little Society’s Founder and CEO Taira Soo said, “For fall we created a line of casual wear with a cool attitude that kids can chill out in.” You will notice for Winter, Little Society really brings forth an 80′s vibe with the cuts and trend setting prints. Thing MC Hammer .

Although my girls love to wear dresses in the winter, they usually have to cover them up with sweaters as they aren’t quite warm enough. Little Society’s Jenny dress is like wearing a big sweatshirt, but without the fashion faux paus. This adorable dress is stylish, warm and oh so comfortable. It has been a staple piece for my eldest and looks fantastic on her.

The Paige pants and Paige sweater are spiffy as well and great wardrobe staples for the girls. The Zion sweater and matching Liam pants are the “Paige” for boys. Definite must-haves for colder weather.

These pieces are fantastic for traveling as they are so incredibly comfortable! If you are jetting off to somewhere warm this winter, Little Society will keep your kids comfortable and warm during their travels!

Prices range from $24-$52, however there is a pretty good sale going on with some of the pieces up to 50% off! You can purchase directly through Little Society.

*Company sent samples for review purposes.

Another big designer is joining the children’s fashion world and this time it’s Isaac Mizrahi. The New York designer officially announced his plans to launch a signature collection of clothing and accessories for newborns and infants. His company has teamed up with bon bébé and Xcel Brands in a licensing deal to both manufacture and distribute the line.

Although he is known for his adult fashions, Mizrahi isn’t a stranger to kids fashion, in fact during the ’50′s, ’60′s and ’70′s, his father Isadore ran a a boys’ apparel line called Rydal Manufacturing.

WWD reports that Isaac Mizrahi’s new baby line will include a black and white group, that is meant to ‘be a funny take on sophisticated adult clothing”. The 25-piece infants’ collection will debut in department stores and specialty stores in fall 2012, with girls’ and boys’ clothing expected to be added down the road.

Photo Courtesy of Issac Mizrahi