Kids Atlanta - June 15, 2009

Little Miss Thing

Leila & Grey Clothing

Little Miss Thing sat on her swing
Wearing her Leila & Grey.
In bright print dresses
And bows in her tresses.
Her outfits were perfect for play.

You know the story. Two old friends with a passion for fashion start a children’s clothing line.

But keep reading: You’ll find it hard to resist the glam factor of the zinnia-print Ava shorts or the flapper-style Coco dress.

The premier collection launched this spring (in girls’ sizes 12 months to 8 years old), so you won’t see every other gal twirling her way through the park in these threads. Plus, the unique fabric combos and pleasing price points ($22 to $74) give this tale a twist.

And a very happy ending.

Available online at leilaandgrey.com.

SHOP
Green Pomegranate
What: Grand opening of vintage shop that sells handmade, apron-style dresses and other goodies like bonnets, jams, and boys’ rompers.
Why: Home is where our heart is.
When: Opens Tues., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1002 Virginia Ave., Virginia Highland (404-885-9511).

SEE
Screen on the Green
What: Enjoy family-favorite Home Alone on the park’s Great Lawn.
Why: The perfect place to park it for a flick.
When: Thurs., 6-11 p.m.
Where: Centennial Olympic Park, Great Lawn, 265 Park Ave. W., Downtown.

DO IT WITH DAD
Mid Summer Music Fest 5K
What: Celebrate Dad’s Day early with a 5K run/walk, postrace tunes from Guster and Rusted Root, and a fully loaded kids zone.
Why: A run, kid fun, and some cold ones make it perfect.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.
Where: Mary Lin School, 586 Candler Park Dr., Candler Park. Registration closes Thurs., 3 p.m.