With the holidays starting to wind to a close, pre-orders for spring and summer clothing from upscale kids’ designers are starting to pop up all over the place.  I am always anxious to get a peek at the new Baby Lulu lines, as these are often my favorites each season.  This spring’s Utopia line appears to offer a lot of fun, with some edgier looks than I am used to from this designer.  Available for pre-orders now, the line is scheduled to begin shipping on February 10th.  One of my favorites from the line is this Salmon Niki Tee.  It features a beautiful screenprint on the front and a fun faux tie at the neck.  It is available in sizes from 12 months up to 10 years and can be pre-ordered for $26 from ForgetMeNotKids.com.

Although I generally prefer two piece sets for newborns, I ended up falling in love with this one piece from one of my favorite brands, Baby Lulu, and buying it.  I think it is the first one piece outfit that I have bought for our baby-to-be.  It features the same characteristic style that I have always loved in Baby Lulu–fun, feminine, fabrics, a mix-and-match color scheme, and great embellishment.  I love the contrasting fabrics and the little crocheted flower at the neck.

The Baby Lulu Margherita Ruffle Romper is made from 100% soft cotton and comes in sizes from 3 to 24 months.  It snaps up the legs for easy diaper changes.  I know my daughter is going to look great in this little outfit.  I also bought the matching hat to complete the look.  You can purchase this outfit for $34 (the matching hat is another $11) at forgetmenotkids.com.

I just got a great deal on this holiday dress for my toddler, and I am very excited about it.  This Square Neck Ruffle Dress is from an older Baby Lulu line, Wallpaper Leaves.  The color scheme is perfect for the holidays.  I love this particular dress because it is fancy without being over the top.  Your little one can wear it to a party or for holiday photos, but it won’t look out of place for everyday wear.

This adorable dress features a print of pink leaves in a red background, and is embellished with two sweet little butterflies at the waist.  You can currently buy the dress on sale for $29.40 at one of my favorite Baby Lulu retailers, ForgetMeNotkids.com.

I saw this while I was out shopping today and think it is positively adorable.  Unfortunately, I’ve gotten more attached to gender-specific clothing which each daughter, so I don’t see myself putting this on the new baby.

I absolutely love it for a little boy, though, and cute boy clothes are not so easy to find.  Made by Pepper Toes, the boys’ branch of one of my favorite brands, Baby Lulu, this romper is knit from a super-soft cotton.

It’s extremely comfortable and is very soft to the touch.  I love the embroidered owl on the front, and the color scheme is perfect for fall.  It buttons up the back and has snaps at the legs for easy diaper changes.  You can pick one up for $44 at oliebollen.com.  I think it would make a great shower gift for a fall baby.

Pepper Toes is the boys’ version of my all time favorite brand for my girls, Baby Lulu. Although Pepper Toes doesn’t quite blow me away in quite the same way that the Lulu fashions do, I like their simple styles, and will definitely be stocking up if I turn out to be carrying a boy.

Truth be told, I have actually already squirreled away a few pieces just in case (they can always be given as gifts if need be, right?). I like these Air Mail overalls because they are simple and appear to be quite comfortable.

I assume they will retain their color and hold up in the same way that Baby Lulu items always have for us. The retail price of these overalls was $47, but you can buy them on sale at forgetmenotkids.com for $21.15, although the size selection is limited.

Baby Lulu is hands down my favorite line of clothing for my daughters. The clothes are beautifully-designed and well-made. I’ve had a few seams unravel over the years, but considering what my girls put them through, they have held up very well. I love the way this line blends the classic and the trendy. The designers have a great eye for color and pattern combinations. Most of the clothes are made of super-soft cotton, so you can dress your little ones well without worrying about their comfort. Their bathing suits are by far the cutest we have ever owned. The line has become a favorite of celebrity moms such as Heidi Klum, Denise Richards, Marcia Cross, and Brooke Shields. The down side of the line’s popularity is that it is often difficult to find it discounted. Even on ebay the prices reach close to the suggest retail, and sometimes above for hard to find items. One of my favorite Baby Lulu retailers is forgetmenotkids.com. The dress shown is from the Pop Art line, and retails for $34.