I have found myself gravitating towards black and white stripes for myself this spring. Am I the willing victim of solid fashion marketing? Maybe. Oh, well…as long as it’s cute, I guess I’ll take what the stores are subliminally spoon-feeding me!

And I’m loving the black and white striped options for little girls too! Though not classic “little girl” – no pastels, no flowers, no frills – there is something terribly sweet about a girl in stripes. Even black and white ones. Sweet and kinda punk rock at the same time. My kinda girl…

Black & White Stripes for Spring

Although it seems a bit contrary, a bit punk rock, black and white on a little girl can be quite sweet.

Girls’ Tees by Gap
Girls’ Sweaters by Pumpkin Patch

disclosure: I am a compensated ShopStyle affiliate.

My six-year-old daughter is just now reaching the age where she wants “trendy” clothes. I usually resist – throwing her the occasional bone by purchasing a graphic T at Target. I just don’t want her to grow up too fast. And I don’t want to waste money on clothes that will be “out” by Christmas.

Target is usually a good spot to find reasonably priced, trendier clothes for little girls. Old Navy is also inexpensive and not too grown-up in style for the most part.

I used to disdain Limited Too because I thought they offered clothing to little girls that was just too old-looking. Limited Too is no more – having been rolled into the Justice brand. And, for the most part, I think Justice does a good job at offering reasonably priced “trendy” without being trampy (let’s call a spade a spade).

I like these bathing suits offered at Justice.com (bathing suits are usually a good bellwether for the trashiness of kids’ clothing, I think).

All available at Justice.com, $29.50 to $36.50

BUT WAIT! Everything at Justice is 40% off from June 12, 2009 through June 22, 2009! FORTY PERCENT OFF PEOPLE! What are you waiting for?!