Atlanta - October 31, 2006

Kid Yourself

Spring & Clifton Clothing

In your quest for youthful exuberance as a grown-up, you’ve consumed your fair share of lollipop rings, candy necklaces, and edible lipstick.

But when you’re ready to play the part in something just a wee bit more sophisticated, toss on something by Spring & Clifton.

Consider the line of tartish separates an age-appropriate ode to your preppier, sexier youth (or at least the one you’ve always imagined you had). In creating the winter collection, designer Michelle Zacks drew on that kind of inspiration for the line’s bold striped scarves, cable-knit tunics, and deep V-neck tops.

Turn back the clock (and turn a few heads) in the ivory and black puff-sleeve dress. Or bundle up, Catholic school-style, in the black cocoon sweater and jeans.

Thus proving you know that cheeky frivolity doesn’t have to mean childishness.

And dressing up doesn’t always have to mean growing up.

Available at Blue Genes, 3400 Around Lenox Drive NE, suite 214, Buckhead (404-231-3400); Bloom, 3005 Old Alabama Road, suite 410, Alpharetta (678-297-9755). To see styles, go to springandclifton.com.