Supersize This: Precious Pinafores


Updated 01/24/08 2:00 PM · Posted by babysugar · 4 comments

Etsy Pinafore Dresses

I love it when I find adorable frocks that remind me of something my own mother would have dressed me in back in the day. When I saw these artsy beautiful pinafores, I was in heaven. The darling linen dresses come in a variety of colors and have wacky stitching across the front kangaroo pouch and near the button closure on the back. You can custom order the dress for $58. They are available in Read more

Definition: Pinafore Dress


Updated 06/16/07 8:33 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 9 comments

Pinafore Dress n. Women's sleeveless garment, usually with full skirt, bib top and shoulder ruffle. The pinafore was a type of apron that was pinned over the dress and easily removed for washing. Buttons were frequently damaged with lye cleaning products, which was one reason why dresses were not laundered very often. The pinafore had no buttons, was simply "pinned on the front" which led to the Read more

Watch the Fall 2012 Carven Runway Right Now!


Updated 03/06/12 9:35 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Carven Fall 2012 Runway Show

For Carven's Fall 2012 runway show, designer Guillaume Henry turned out models in cheeky Peter Pan collars, playful pinafore dresses, and head-to-toe tapestry prints. Key-hole slits updated basic dress silhouettes, and intriguing cutouts covered everything from tops to skirts, even jackets. We can't get enough of this quirky collection; watch on to see the entire show. Read more

Carven Fall 2012


Updated 03/01/12 10:47 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Carven Runway Fall 2012

If you weren't already a fan of designer Guillaume Henry's clean lines and approach to It-girl style, Carven's Fall 2012 collection will prove a superchic match point. Drawing from a decidedly Medieval mood, the line boasted strong ecclesiastical references that included, but weren't limited to, cathedral-style laser cutouts, rich tapestry motifs, a stained-glass color palette, and scenery Read more

Lacoste Spring 2012


Updated 09/11/11 2:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lacoste: Spring 2012

Felipe Oliveira Baptista redefined the term "sport chic" today for his debut as the creative director of French sportif brand Lacoste at New York Fashion Week. From beginning to end, Baptista pulled us into his zone, offering up a bevy of polished sportswear via silk anoraks, sexy silk dresses, bold colorblocked dresses, and louche silk blouses. Crisp jackets and tunic-length tops were perfectly Read more

Baby Harper Beckham Is One Traditionally Dressed Lil Girl


Updated 09/09/11 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Victoria Beckham Holding Harper Beckham Picture

It looks like Victoria Beckham is sticking to her promise to dress baby Harper like a little girl! Back in July, the designer and then expectant mama told WWD, "I love the French clothes for little girls. I like little girls to look like little girls." Over the past week, Victoria has brought the lil one along on a few public outings, and each time the tot has been dressed in traditional bubbles Read more