Babe. Of The Week: Emma

1. What's the occasion? 
A friend's wedding barbecue.

2. Why did you pick this outfit? 
Rompers are very on trend right now and very versatile because they can be dressed up or down. I was skeptical of how a romper would work on my body type, but was very surprised with it's flattering fit.

3. What is your favorite trend this season?
Bold prints. They add a summery feel to my very neutral wardrobe.

Emma is wearing our Charlie Jade Silk Amy Romper.

5 Key Fashion Tips For This Season

1.  Accent your wardrobe with colorful accessories

-Mix casual clothing with bright accessories

2.  Wear multiple necklaces

-Get the layered look by overlapping necklaces of different lengths

3. Show a little skin

-Pick pieces that show a little skin without revealing too much

4. Mix and Match prints

-Change up your look by adding a combination of printed separates

5. Make your own personal Look Book

-Take photos of your outfit daily to inspire new looks and reference old looks. Selfies!!

All merchandise is currently available in store :)

STYLE PROFILE: TBags Los Angeles

TBags Los Angeles was started in 2001 by Shadi Askari-Farhat and Su-Lyn Tay, who met while completing  their post graduate degrees in merchandising and product development at the Fashion Institute of Design and  Merchandising in LA. They both realized that there were a lack of affordable but inventive lines in the current market and saw an opportunity to change that. While they were still in school, they began to work with vintage fabrics, suede, and upholstery to create stylish and unique handbags. Quickly, their line was picked up by high end boutiques and department stores. Since then, it has evolved into an in-demand clothing brand that still stays true their original ideas.

“We create clothes that we wish we had hanging in our closets,” says Shadi. “It’s not about trend or the look of the season, it’s about creating what we think is missing.”

“It was a natural progression,” says Su-Lyn. “We were using all sorts of vintage fabrics and giving them a contemporary edge through the use of modern silhouettes. The idea of draping, shape, and pattern translated easily into a fresh and modern collection of pieces that easily went from day to night.”

Known for their signature prints, lux "non-wrinkle" fabrics, and their overall inventiveness, TBags Los Angeles has earned a special place in Babe.'s heart.

   

Cutest Cover Ups!

Vacation season is upon us! Time to bust out those bikini's and swimsuits! While some of us are ready to bare it all on the beach, some of us might want to invest in a cute little cover up to wear on the beach or at the pool bar. Introducing Echo Designs! This is a new line for us here at Babe. but we are already obsessed. Check out these new styles! And did we mention they are all under $78!

Summer Preview!

With Spring time coming to a close, it's almost time to get your beach, pool, and vacation clothes ready for Summer (eeeeek!, we know.) Lucky for you, Babe has finally gotten in some great pieces to add to your Summer wardrobe. Whether you are at a pool, a bar, or a pool bar (we hope), it is important to be effortlessly chic and comfortable, because nobody likes pool hair.

                                       

Left to Right:  YA Coral Stripe Racer back Dress ($52),Splendid Neon Athletic Slub Tunic ($96), TBags Los Angeles Strapless Crochet Overlay Dress ($188), Tolani Rachel Dress ($158), Ella Moss Print Caftan ($136), BCBGeneration Jackson Bleached Short ($78), Ella Moss Silk Floral Racer back Tank ($142)

STYLE PROFILE: Splendid

As many of you know, Babe. is a huge fan of Splendid. The luscious materials, fashion forward styles, and bright colors, keep us coming back for more.

Splendid is the brain child of  Moise Emquies, a law school graduate, who is now credited with creating the world's most perfect T shirt.  While waiting for the results of his California bar exam, his friend asked him to dabble in design and make a shirt to sell in her boutique. Emquies dove into the opportunity, learning everything he could about textiles, design, and what it would take to make the ultimate shirt. He found the highest quality fabric he could and his first design sold out very quickly. During this time he had gotten a job at a law firm, but still continued to design shirts for his friends boutique.  He improved and modified his shirts with each design and eventually opened his own fashion company called Leopold.  Through Leopold, he was was introduced to Pamela Protzel, who would later become the head designer of Ella Moss (another Babe. favorite ;)) which is also owned by Emquies.

Splendid is the culmination of  the softest fabrics and most color absorbing yarns in the world in order to make the ultimate t shirt.  After a ten year search Emquies has found the perfect combination, using 50% supima cotton, which gives the fabric body, and 50% micro modal, which is a super soft form of rayon that deeply absorbs dye. In 2002, Splendid the brand was born, with a full t-shirt collection including 9 different body styles. Since then, the brand has expanded, carrying all types of clothing for women, men, and children.   Splendid is also mostly manufactured in the USA, which also makes it stand out from other brands. Comfortable, stylish, and effortless, Splendid makes us look like a million bucks while feeling like we are wearing light weight pajamas.

Here are some Splendid styles currently available at Babe. Being stylish never felt so good!

 

Preakness Palooza!

With Preakness just around the corner, I'll bet you are starting your Preakness shopping and wondering what to wear. Whether you are sitting in the Grand Stand or just taking in the sounds of Pitbull and Macklemore on the Infield, Babe. has everything you need to get you ready for Preakness!

Grandstand Girl

(From Left to Right:) Three Quarter Sleeve Dress, TBags Los Angeles ($168), Sophie Black Dress, Dress The Population ($178), Jade Pleated Top Dress, YA Los Angeles ($64)

All that's needed to complete the look is a fun fascinator, a pair of wedges, and a cocktail!

Infield Chic

(Clockwise:) Maddy Top in Peacock, Show Me Your Mumu ($88), Jackson Short, BCBGeneration ($78), Gingham Top, Splendid ($96), Jasmine Lace Top, Ella Moss ($144)

Cute, Comfortable, and Cool, all things that we want to be on the infield this year.

All of these items are currently available in store, and will definitely ensure that you have the cutest outfit at Preakness! In the meantime, check out our Pinterest board for some other inspiration! This Black Eyed Susan Cocktail looks amazing!