Part of Back-to-School is shopping for school clothes. The first piece of advice we would like to give you is to wait until your child has been back to school for a week before buying new clothes for the little darling. We now save a lot of money by not buying something that is just hopelessly uncool. The second piece of advice we would like to give is to check out these two terrific websites.

Best Dressed Kids (www.bestdressedkids.com) is a site that prides itself on providing "nice quality clothing that (is) stylish, practical, reasonably priced and easy to care for." In addition to brand such as Fresh Produce and Juicy Couture, they offer a variety of ch! eerleading items. There

is also an excellent selection of shoes, even for the older kids. We also really appreciate the fact that every item of clothing is clearly identified by the amount of shrinkage, care requirements and fiber content.

La La Ling (www.lalaling.com) specializes in the smaller tykes - maybe heading off to pre-K or the first couple of years of "real" school. It combines the ultra-hip style of its Los Feliz, CA home with the spread of the Internet. Besides wowing all of the other little ones at school, your sweetie can also relax in a La La Ling-style bedroom and playroom, as La La Ling carries a fabulous line

of furniture and soft goods for the small set.

Start clicking - you know it will be easier than trudging from store to store. . .

Your rested-footed Girlfriends

Suzanne, Terri and Alex

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