When you were a kid, fashion was simple. Shoes didn't belong on particular feet; pockets were made for stashing pretzels.

But since then, children's clothes have seriously grown up.

Minneapolis designer Amanda Rydell has given them a playful push. A full-time nanny, she knows a thing or two about kids and has created My Little Dear. Her label combines sweet ruffle tees, flower headbands and fun screen-printed graphics that sometimes feature educational tidbits like this ABC shirt.

And there's nothing small-minded about that.

My Little Dear, $15 to $30 in sizes from 3 to 6 months up to 4T. Meet the designer at the Crafty Baby Trunk Show with locally-made products for babies, kids and kids at heart by Sweetpea and Co., Too Many Suitors and Numsi. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacifier, 310 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-623-8123.

Photo by Jeff Loves Jessica Photography

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If you're free on Wednesday night for the St. Paul Capitol Collective fashion show at the St. Paul Hotel (doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m.), respond to this email by 5 p.m. today with your name and phone number to win a pair of tickets. We're giving away four pairs! It's your big chance to check out fall goodies at Karma, Flirt Boutique, BlackBlue, Lula and Allee MetroChic. Winners will be notified on Tuesday evening.



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