It is time to head back to school and NorthPark Center is the best one-stop-shop. After a year of growing, stocking up on clothes is always important. Don’t forget these must-have accessories to complete the preparation.
TEEN GIRL
Teenage girls are keeping their eye on the prize: turning Sweet Sixteen. Treat her to a new keychain and phone case from Madewell to ensure she always has her license and house keys. The emoji pins are playful and perfect for decorating a chic backpack or tote. Lucky Brand has a plethora of staple flat booties for a long day walking the halls.
Madewell Pintrill emoji pins, $12 each
Madewell east-west transport tote, $178
Madewell leather carryall case for iPhone 6, $28
Madewell front door key fob, $19.50
Lucky Brand Basel flat bootie, $139
TEEN BOY
Teens are tough on their backpacks and textbooks tend to pile up as the year goes on. Invest in a new sturdy backpack from The North Face. With fall sports season approaching, don’t forget to toss the smelly gym bag and start over. Some Cowboys gear from the new Lids location (on Level Two between Nordstrom and Macy’s) can be a sweet treat at the end of a long day shopping.
The North Face Jester backpack, $65
Lids Dallas Cowboys New Era NFL 2012 On Field Classics, $34.99
Lids Dallas Cowboys New Era NFL Jersey Play Classic Cap, $24.99
Nike Team Training Max Air iD duffle bag, $100
YOUNG GIRL
Sneakers are in! These colorful glitter shoes from crewcuts are perfect for running around the playground. Pair them with some goofy socks from GapKids. Don’t pass up NorthPark’s newest retailer, ivivva athletica. They carry all sorts of activewear for young girls.
crewcuts Girls’ Slide Sneakers in glitter, $68 each
GapKids Graphic Socks 3-pack, $12.95
ivivva athletica Relay Racer Short, $46
ivivva athletica Drink Me Up H2O Bottle, $14
YOUNG BOY
When the cafeteria doesn't cut it, every kid needs to bring their lunch and snacks in style. The hanna Andersson patterns are super fun! Visit Sperry Since 1935 for a pair of slide-on sneakers so they look great but won't trip over laces.
hanna Andersson There & Backpack, $43.20
hanna Andersson What’s For Lunch Bag, $19.20
Sperry Since 1935 Big Kid’s Ollie Jr., $45 each