February 25, 2008

Spring to It

Kidz-Art Clothing

Four layers of long underwear and a wool face mask do not a pretty fashion statement make.

Rest assured your kiddo won’t resemble the Abominable Snowman for long — especially in new spring/summer clothes from Kidz-Art. The Amsterdam brand features soft cotton and knit short-sleeve cardigans, halter tops, cropped pants, and dresses for girls ages newborn to 6 years.

Brights like pink, purple, yellow, and green playfully contrast with boho-looking embroidery. Sweet drawstring ties and images of tropical fish keep everything youthful and sunny.

Now that’s something you can warm up to.

Available at LMNOP, 2570 North Lincoln Avenue, at Wrightwood Avenue (773-975-4055). To see styles, go to kidz-art.nl.

This Week for Kids

SLURP
Pickle Sickle
What: Refreshing, salty Popsicles made from pickle juice.
Why: Brine and dandy.
When: You need to chill.
Where: Online at picklesickle.com.

SPLASH
KeyLime Cove Water Resort Opens
What: New tropical-themed hotel/water park has twelve waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool, restaurants, and an arcade.
Why: Swim. Sleep. Eat. Repeat.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: 1700 Nations Dr., at I-94, Gurnee (877-360-0403).

SEE
Garth Fagan Dance Family Matinee
What: Company founded by choreographer of The Lion King musical melds modern, Afro-Caribbean, and ballet.
Why: Give it a twirl.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.
Where: Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph Dr., at Michigan Ave., Downtown (312-334-7777).