Archive for June, 2007

Tulle Stretch Linen Baby Doll Jacket $44*

Comes in kelly green! Comes in kelly green! Er, and cement (shown), white, and poppy too.
*Down from $62.50.
at tulle4us.com

Straw, Totes!

My very fashionable soon-to-be Mother-in-Law is looking for a new straw bag. Below, some picks for a great summer tote.

Gap Scarf Carryall, $24.99 down from $39.50

Spiegel Leather-Handle Straw Tote, $29

J.Crew Straw Bag, $39.99 down from $55

Rafe for Target Printed Straw Basket Bag, $39.99

Cupcake Bowl $15

I only foresee one major problem with adding this absolutely adorable lacquer bowl to my vanity. (And filling with my jewelry, bobby-pins. . .) And it has to do with Buttercup Bakeshop and my willpower.

at roseandradish.com

Old Navy Girls Tropical-Print Hobos $9.50

The fun print, knotted straps, and the little tie closure make you think this bag is for big girls. But in fact, a Sharp Lily reader spotted it in the tots section at Old Navy. It might be pint sized but–as she smartly pointed out–it’s big enough to hold your wallet, cell phone, […]

Fetching Frocks

So Rachel from the delicious Coconut & Lime is going to Miami for the Mango Festival in July and is in need of some cute, classic, and comfortable-in-the-heat frocks. Below are some Sharp Lily winners. You can also check out Spring Dress Picks for a few previously posted–but no less fabulous–selections, and […]

Haute Towel?

Haute beach towels are all the rage these days (see also Missoni, Pucci, Hermes.) Now, as luxe and fabulous as each of these cotton beach towels (that are meant, as you know, to be thrown on the back of a lounge chair or on a patch of hot sand) are, if you don’t have […]

Isaac Mizrahi Pleated Garden Dress $39.99

Another Targ dress. It’s a tad on the busy side, but paired with simple kicks and cardigan, it could work, no?

at target.com

Isaac Mizrahi for Target Madras Sundress $59.99

Some reviews (on the Targ website) say the pleats near the hips could make for a tent-like appearance on some frames/statures. But it’s madras plaid. And silk. So I’ll take the risk, because I’m brave like that.

at target.com

J. Crew Grosgrain Bow Flip Flops $24.50

Flip Flop + Grosgrain + Bow = Happiness.

at jcrew.com

The Little Black UNIQLO Dress

While perusing what could possibly be the world’s most frustrating website (flash, clothing coming at you, etc.) I found more than enough great pieces to allay my aggravation. I forced myself to edit down, below are a (teeny) sampling of the goods.
Knotted Tank Dress, $69.50

Cap Sleeve Tie Waist Linen Dress, $69.50

Rolled Collar Linen […]