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Go back to school in style
Trends for this fall focus on comfort and affordability

By Meredith Jean Morton

V.I.P. Kids at 6256 Cypress Gardens Blvd. in Winter Haven's High Pointe Centre.

Styles by Sandy Altamirano, V.I.P. Kids

Hair by Melony White, Millenia Spa

Some models from Winter Haven's V.I.P. Kids show off popular and affordable looks for this school year.


	Lucy and A.J. Otero get ready for school. Lucy is wearing flowered bermuda shorts ($19.99) and a T-shirt with shrug set ($12.99). A.J. is going for a surfer look with a patterned T-shirt and cargo shorts set ($19.99).


	Maddon White sports a camouflage theme with cargo pants ($34.99) and a knit shirt ($19.99). Lucy Otero is wearing a Merimekko by Sweet Potato floral print dress with white leggings ($35.99). A.J. Otero gets serious with his Road Block plaid shorts ($20) and white T-shirt.


	Maddox shows off a layered look with shirts and jeans by BT Kids ($38 set).


	Maddox White wears a knit Spongebob Squarepants shirt and shorts set that is $24 at La Boutique. "The outfit is really cool and comfortable." says Sandy Altamirano, owner of V.I.P. Kids and La Boutique. "That's the number one important thing for kids."


	Lucy Otero shows off a tye-dyed short and T-shirt embellished with sequins. The set is $25.99 at La Boutique.


	A.J. gets artsy with plaid shorts ($24.99) and a C.R. Sports polo shirt ($15.99).