Spring is full of natural mood enhancers: buds on trees, open-toe shoes, sidewalk chalk.

Add little girls wearing Nellystella to the list. The debut collection for tiny twirlers blends whimsy, tradition, and creativity into one delightful package.

Designer (and Parsons grad) Nelly Chen executes children’s wear with the same attentive construction and craftsmanship she would women’s wear — just on a smaller scale. Hand-drawn prints and feminine detailing like flutter sleeves, full skirts, and eyelet trim make each piece smile.

Standouts include playful cotton sunsuits in floral or rainbow prints, cashmere-cotton blend cardigans for chilly mornings, and sundresses ready to skip down the street.

Available online at darlingdivasboutique.com, estella-nyc.com, and finnsfinds.com, $24-$85. To see styles, go to nellystella.com.

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Photos: Leaf Yeh / Courtesy of Nellystella; Courtesy of Giggle