My daughter Sadie is heading back to school next week for her final year of preschool.  I'm both elated that we'll be getting back into our regular routine and misty-eyed at the fact that my baby girl is already in pre-k.  When did that happen?  Needless to say, the first day of school has been a hot topic in this Macaroni household, and chief among our discussions has been the ever-important issue of what to wear.  Fortunately, our friends at Chaps sent Sadie two absolutely gorgeous outfits, each of which would play a perfect starring role in a first-day-of-school ensemble.  Indeed, the entire Chaps back-to-school collection is not only affordable (all pieces are $40 and under at Kohls.com), but also incredibly stylish.  From denim, cargos and plaid woven shirts for boys to knit dresses, ruffled tops and leggings sets for girls, Chaps really does have you covered when it comes to back-to-school shopping.  Just check out some of these fabulous back-to-school ensembles:


Sadie and I are loving the gorgeous Striped Chambray Dress and Ruffled Top & Floral Scooter Set we received, and I look forward to seeing her wear these pieces all season long.  In addition to the vibrant colors, smart patterns and well-constructed fabrics comprising each outfit, I'm also happy that, with the addition of a pair of tights and a cardigan, these ensembles will take Sadie right from the warmer beginning of September through the brisker months of October and November, so she'll really get a great deal of use from them (barring any unforeseen stains, of course - always an "X" factor when it comes to kids' clothes!).  To view and purchase the entire Chaps back-to-school collection, visit www.kohls.com.