Friday Finds - Easter Dresses

I watched Peggy Sue got Married last night, as you have seen before I love the styles worn during that time. I later started looking for pretty Easter outfits, here are some great ones:

Julianne More For Talbots

Found at River Island $80

Found at River Island $116

Etsy $258

Stylish One Piece Suits

I need to get in shape and there is nothing better to motivate me than looking and trying on swim suits.
Here are a few great suits I found.

J Crew $88

J Crew $88

J Crew $88

Nodstroms $146

Nordstroms $119

Spiegel $59

Spiegel $59

Featured Boutique: Papillon

I'm so lucky and proud to have my line sell at Papillon, this sweet, unique and hip children's boutique is owned by marketing guru and entertainer, Lisa Newberry.

this is beautiful Lisa at her store, rocking a Pettiskirt!

Lisa is great to work with, she is a hardworking mom, super sweet, has great style and she's been very supportive of my collection season after season.
Papillon is located in Marina del Rey in the Marina Waterside Shopping Center.  They carry unique, organic & eco-friendly clothes and accessories for boys and girls ages newborn to 8 years old; in addition to books, toys, dolls, baby mats, stuffed animals, music, gift items, diaper bags & wraps for mom.

such a cute store

What makes Papillon unique is that they offer items you can't get anywhere else - from all over the world.  Mobiles and hand puppets made in Bangladesh, swimwear from Denmark, dresses, skirts & tops made in India and Bali, dolls, skirts & jackets from Vietnam & Nepal, toys from Germany, hats from Switzerland...and that's just to name a few. 

Here are some of my Petti-tanks and Petti-Skirts

They also do an excellent job at giving back, they continually support children's health & education in Nepal, through the Spiral Foundation; in addition to donating proceeds from special events to children's cancer research with St. Jude.  And most recently, Papillon joint the efforts of raising awareness of the Jenesse Center, the domestic violence & intervention program and Halle Berry's "What a Little Love Can Do Project".

Each month Papillon offers special events, such as book readings & signings, jewelry making parties, trunk shows, holiday bazaars, mom's night out events and more. And you'll always find Lisa's daughter Sasha on hand to keep the kids entertained.

Beautiful Sasha wearing Alejandra Kearl Courtyard collection

Shopping at Papillon is always a fun and unique experience!

Papillon
a unique children's boutique
4712 1/2 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 301-1711
papillonkids@verizon.net
www.papillonbaby.com

Friday Finds - 1950's Dresses

These dresses are so romantic, pretty and classic. I love clothes that stand the test of time, the dresses below are 1950's inspired, but they are still very much in style.

All Dresses are by Dasha Pomeranzev

I want all of Dasha's dresses you can see them here, aren't they stunning?

My Favorite Oscar Dresses- 2011

I didn't watch the Oscars, but I looked through all the red carpet pictures to see what the Stars were wearing, here are my favorite dresses of the night:

Amy Adams wearing L’Wren Scott
Not a typical Oscar Gown color, but it looked amazing. It fits her like a glove!
The hair and make-up are great. I'm not loving the necklace over the dress,
but other than that I think she looks amazing.

Natalie Portman wearing Rodarte
Lovely! She is just glowing, the cut of the dress is perfect for her cute bump,
I also love the rich color and neckline of this gown.
Her jewelry is perfect, no necklace, just those great earrings. Beautiful!

Michelle Williams wearing Channel
Michelle made this simple dress just look stunning, her short hair and muted
make up all worked together to give her a timeless, very classic and elegant look.

Who was your favorite?

Mother's Song

I heard this poem while watching Disney Junior the other day and I thought it was so sweet I had to look it up so I could share it with you.
The intro is a few kids talking about poems (I love the little guy in the gray button up shirt), after that you will hear the poem read by Jenn Garner, so sweet!

Mother's Song a traditional Lullaby

Here are the words to the poem:

My heart is like a fountain true

that flows and flows with love to you

as chirps the lark unto the tree

so chirps my pretty babe to me 

There is not a rose wherever I seek

as comely as my baby's cheek

there's not a comb of honey bee

so full of sweets as babe to me

There's not a star that shines on high

is brighter than my baby's eye

There's not a boat upon the sea

can dance as baby does to me

No silk was ever spun so fine

as is the hair of baby mine

My baby smells more sweet to me

than smells in spring the elder tree

A little fish swims in the well

So in my heart does baby dwell
A little flower blows on the tree
My baby is the flower to me

Ten thousand parks where deer do run

Ten thousand roses in the sun

Ten thousand pearls beneath the sea

my babe more precious is to me.

I just love this poem, I can hear it over and over again, I now need to go hug my baby some more.

Featured Store: Bella Vita

From now on I will be sharing with you some of the great little boutiques that carry my line. I have a personal relationship with each of these boutiques and I'm so proud of the work they do and the support they give me.
Today I will tell you a little bit about Bella Vita:

Bella Vita is a unique boutique located in the Rockridge Shopping district of Oakland, CA.  Jennifer is the owner, she has wonderful taste and her store is a great mix of new and vintage finds. She is proud to feature local and independent designers and merchandise made in the USA.

handmade bambis

laser cut wood jewelry from local designer orange slice

a pretty headband

Alejandra Kearl Fall 2009

Handmade Shrug

Alejandra Kearl Spring 2010

Bird Necklaces

Bella Vita is located at 5407 college Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 - 510.653.1639

You can also shop online here

and see Jennifer's wonderful blog at bellavitahome.blogspot.com

Take a look at her great store when you get a chance and tell her I sent you, have a great day!