NAUGHTY & NICE

THE DAY THAT JESSICA PLAYER, THE ACTRESS, MET BRIAN Bonsall , the actor, she introduced herself: “I’ve seen you on TV. You’re so cute I can’t stand it.” The shy type, Brian didn’t answer. He kept his eyes on a smokestack outside the window. He’s 5 years old and plays the youngest child on NBC-TV’s “Family Ties.” She’s 4 and plays an heiress on ABC-TV’s “Dynasty.” Brian and Jessica climbed into these kid-size versions of ladies-and gentlemen attire, which are designed with a child’s sense of playfulness: sweaters covered with cartoon characters; overalls with country-Western-star ruffles; mismatched suspenders; taffeta skirts with polka-dot poufs. Even dressed up, kids will be kids. And the newest looks let them be themselves.

Styling by Claude Deloffre and Beth Bickson; hair and makeup by Tracy Lerman/Celestine-Cloutier; furniture from Lisa O, Santa Monica.