The Latest Trends In Kids Fashion, Fun & Lifestyle Blog — summer

Matching sets are all the rage. They blend both comfort and style into one easy-to-wear outfit. Moms and daughters alike love matching sets in the summer or winter, and Honey Pie Kids have gone big on matching sets from Design History Girls for the spring and summer. 

Design History Girls is a New York City-based brand with two decades of history and experience. Their clothes are everywhere—in magazines, worn by celebrities, influencers, styled in TV shows. Their brand features a classic, ready-to-wear look that is always on-trend. Design History Girls began as a line of beautiful cashmere, and has evolved and expanded to include more lines as well as girl’s clothing. Design History Girls favorites include: sweaters, tops, jackets and dresses. Each piece in the collection blends sophistication and playfulness with a feminine look. Design History’s girl’s line launched in 2010 to dress the “next generation of it-girls.”

HoneyPie Kids and the Design History Girls brand are a perfect match. Their sweet sweaters, eye-catching leggings and flowing dresses are big sellers in our store. Moms love Design History clothes because they get worn. They are stylish, yet not too precious. They are practical and fashionable, and for Spring 2023, we love that Design History Girls has made getting dressed a snap. 

This spring, both online and in the store, HoneyPie Kids is carrying multiple matching tie dyed sets. We love them! We have a bright top and skort set with eyelet detail at the sleeves matching the adorable, and easy, pull-on skort. We’re obsessed with the ruffled sweatshirt and pants set; the ruffle at the shoulder, and the color palate make us wish this came in adult sizes! We love the bold black stripes, accenting the long-sleeve henley and shorts set, as well as the top and shorts set in two color ways. A popular set in store has been the long-sleeve hoodie paired with ribbed biker shorts. The bright tie dye has been an easy choice for moms and kids alike. When the weather heats up, we highly recommend this adorable sweater-knit shorts and tank set. This comes in sizes for little girls, and it’s detailed with pointelle at the neckline.

One of the Design History Girls items that HoneyPieKids carries that is not a matching set is the long-sleeve tie dyed sweater with a small V-neck detail and a rolled hem. We love the color combo of this go-anywhere sweater!

Matching sets make getting dressed so easy, and we love providing mini fashionistas with an easy, but fashion-forward option. Many matching sets are solid colors, and we love that Design History Girls knows who they are dressing, and spiced up the sets with colorful tie dyed patterns for the active, but stylish girl. HoneyPieKids, Metro Detroit’s best boutique for high-end fashion is excited to carry Design History Girls, and whether you shop online or in person, do not miss each one of these fabulous matching sets—perfect for spring and summer! 

Ryley + Cru is a wonderful children’s clothing brand with three distinct lines: Ryley + Cru, Quincy May and Noralee. Honey Pie Kids is proud to carry this brand, not only because the clothes are stylish and modern, perfect for the well-dressed kid, but because the company itself is built on unwavering standards of quality and thought towards environmental impact, as well a generous spirit through substantial giving. 

Ryley + Cru is a brand designed and managed by a husband and wife team. Its signature look features beautiful, muted tones, soft, high-quality basics, and simple, modern prints. All three lines feature a different aspect of kid’s fashion, yet parents can count on Ryley + Cru, Noralee, and Quincy Mae all delivering on quality, wearability and longevity. 

Rylee + Cru

Rylee + Cru merges art and imagination in a collection of modern, muted clothes for kids. Each piece is made to be comfortable, easy for play and longevity. Many children’s clothing brands are flashy, sparkly, and showy, but Rylee + Cru features a sophisticatedly understated look. The muted brown, cream, and rust color palate isn’t common in children’s clothing, but it works well, and offers parents an alternative to fast, cheap fashion. Honey Pie Kids offers a selection of Rylee + Cru dresses, swimwear, separates, and accessories for girls, boys and babies. 

Noralee

Noralee is the dressier Rylee + Cru line. It features gorgeous dresses and suits with beautiful detailing. This line is perfect for summer weddings, special occasions, but is not so precious that it can’t be worn every day. Each piece is thoughtful and simple, but not stuffy or flashy, and gives a vintage feel through the layered, soft hues and textures. The accessories pair perfectly with the coordinating pieces. 

Quincy Mae

Quincy Mae is a collection of beautiful, organic baby basics in earthy colors and subtle prints. These will become go-to choices for baby because of the soft fabric and thoughtful design. The collection features coordinating bamboo swaddle blankets, hats, bodysuits and matching sets. 

Sustainability

Rylee + Cru takes its sourcing and sustainability seriously across all three brands. They have built their team to ensure fair wages and safe working environments. They work exclusively with WRAP factories, guaranteeing their products are made responsibly. They have built personal relationships with their overseas partners to maintain their high standards. All of their fabrics are sustainably and ethically made from natural fibers and dyes. They are free from chemicals, pesticides and all the yucky stuff we don’t want our kids to wear.

Generous Giving

Rylee + Cru are serious about giving back, and use their brand to promote good on the local and national level, giving generously to the less fortunate. The business is build on “philanthro-capitalism” meaning business has the ability, and responsibility, to create support and financial resources for those in need. As a company, they’ve given hundreds of thousands of dollars to many organizations. 

Honey Pie Kids is proud to sell this amazing brand. Rylee + Cru embodies the best of children’s clothing, and if you haven’t already discovered this heart-fueled, sophisticated and modern brand, shop online or in store today. 

Shade Critters®: A New Suit for Summer!

Honey Pie Kids is thrilled to now carry Shade Critters®—right in time for spring break and summer! Shade Critters® is a fabulous swimwear brand for girls, boys and toddlers. The swimsuits and trunks feature built-in SPF 50+ fabric for 98% blockage of harmful UV-rays. Honey Pie Kids loves the stylish features of these swimsuits. The details and patterns are to die for! We especially love leopard, and Shade Critters® has a few to choose from. The first is for the littlest swimmer in this two-piece leopard ruffle rash guard set. Trimmed with petite pink bobbles, this bathing baby will dress to impress! We’ve got leopard for the bigger girl too in the pink, one-piece leopard magic sequin swimsuit. Shade Critters® know kids grow, and many of their swimsuits have adjustable straps at the shoulders so they grow with your kids. Honey Pie Kids also carries a Shade Critters high-waist Dalmatian Leopard Bikini. The smocked top and puffed sleeves add fabulous style to an adorable suit. 

Honey Pie Kids, Michigan’s most fashionable children’s clothing boutique, also stocks Shade Critters®’ embellished girl’s swimsuits. They’re so cute. We love the one-piece tutu beach bunny swimsuit, and that it comes in infant and toddler sizing. The attached tulle skirt features a cotton tail in the back and adjustable shoulder straps. Another embellished swimsuit is the organza-sleeve butterfly swimsuit and tutu. The butterfly-printed tutu is detachable and easily slips on and off with an elastic waist. The skirt coordinates with the butterfly organza ruffle at the shoulder. The printed butterflies on this adjustable-strap one-piece makes every girl feel beautiful. Another fun embellished one-piece bathing suit is the pink flamingo swimsuit. The fabulous ruffles decorate the shoulders of a flamingo-printed one-piece. Honey Pie Kids carries this bathing suit in infant and toddler sizing. There’s nothing cuter. 

For the mermaid in your home, we recommend the one-shoulder, tie dye sequin bathing suit. Shade Critters® sells a coordinating mermaid skirt for the dedicated mermaid. This lovely suit glimmers and shimmers just the way they want it to. One of our favorite two-piece suits for the young bathing beauty is the high-waist purple palm swimsuit. Paired with a wide-brim straw hat, this bold suit makes a statement. 

We’re excited to offer Shade Critters® swimwear in store and online, don’t miss this fabulous collection of practical, yet highly stylish bathing suits. It is the perfect time to evaluate last-year’s swim suits. Not only to see if they fit, but to see if the sun or chlorine has aged or damaged any from last season. A well-loved suit will show wear and tear in the bum, and in the elastic around the legs. Shopping early for swimsuits for spring break and summer is a good idea. Not only does Honey Pie Kids sell out quickly, we sell out of the most popular sizes first. Make sure your kids are the cutest at the pool and the beach this summer, but checking out Shade Critters® at Honey Pie Kids.