Dressed Up Denim
Mix versatile denim with the season’s hottest colors and patterns for easygoing yet sophisticated style. White jeans, $98; purple tank, $44; infinity scarf, $18; cuffed skinny jeans, $99; chevron top $49, medallion necklace, $25; navy blazer, $69, teal tank, $34.
Apricot Lane, Cary
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1. Riding in Style
Brightly colored helmets combine safety with swagger. Radon Blue Poc helmet, $219.99. Black and Pink Kali Protectives helmet with mount for camera or light, $89.99.
Cycling Spoken Here, Cary
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2. Happy Headbands
A classic accessory in a variety of cheerful, preppy patterns. Handmade in North Carolina, $20.
High Cotton, Raleigh
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3. Dapper Bow Ties
Machine washable, 100 percent cotton bow ties add Southern flair to your Sunday best. Adjustable, pre-tied bows fit neck sizes 12-17, $35.
High Cotton, Raleigh
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4. Be Bright
You already know your little one is bright — in this colorful apron-front dress, she’ll be cheery too! Handmade, $32
AnneMade, at The Perfect Piece, Cary
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5. Purple Passion
1 cool dress for hot August days + 1 tee or turtleneck = an A+ look to take your little one all the way through autumn! Handmade, $40
AnneMade, at The Perfect Piece, Cary
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6. Rise & Shine
When the sun shines and the birds tweet, getting ready for school is a treat. Best of all is a matching dress for her favorite doll! Handmade, girls’ dress, $42; doll dress, $8
AnneMade, at The Perfect Piece, Cary
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7. Golden Glow
Dotted shorts, $29, pair perfectly with a teal top, $32, and studded necklace, $28.
Apricot Lane, Cary
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8. Zip It
Zippered catch-alls make the grade, from pencil case to makeup bag and more. Handmade in various patterns, $12 each
AnneMade, available at The Perfect Piece, Cary
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9. Beating the Bell
Tardiness is all in the past with this colorful, easy to read wrist watch, $22.
Apricot Lane, Cary
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10. Stacked Bracelets
Slim bangles make a bigger impact when layered, $25 for three.
Apricot Lane, Cary
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