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!

Festivus Shopimus!

Warm weather is here! Or right around the corner depending on the day... And that means Festival season is upon us. Whether it be a music festival, a street fair, or simply the Farmer's Market , we still think it's important to look super cute! Here are some key spring festival pieces that you NEED in your wardrobe:

1. The Perfect Sundress.
This coral shirt dress from Three Stones is casual and comfortable. It also has a super cute back cutout detail that we are loving this season!

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2. Cool Cut offs- 

Everyone needs a go-to pair of denim shorts, and we promise the Mavi Emily ripped shorts in Nolita are an essential for your wardrobe.

3. Something sheer!
We love this trend and it looks great layered with crop tops and camis. This sheer Maddy top from Show Me Your Mumu is perfect layered with a printed top and denim shorts.

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4. Layering tops. 

Layering tops are so versatile and can add a bit of fun to any outfit. Layer it underneath looser fitting tops, knits, and sundresses. Added bonus, you won't need a bra!

5. Scarves forever!

Scarves are a simple and easy way to accessorize any outfit. Wear them with anything in any season and they just work!

So, wherever you're going to spend your day, remember that there are all sorts of ways to make your outfit cute while having some fun with it.   Now... Go out and have a blast!

Jeans, Jeans, Jeans!

OK so, by now you know, Babe is the place to go for the most perfect-fitting jeans in all the land. (and if you didn't, now you do!) Well, we are very excited to share all of our perfect-fitting jean options!

DL1961 X-FIT (No bag, No Sag) Styles include:
- The JOY Flare in Nirvana: Perfect to pair with a fun pair of wedges and a cute top for a bohemian chic spring look.
- The AMANDA in Mayhem: These skinny jeans have the perfect spring vibe with just the right amount of destroy detail.
- The CINDY in Mariner: Simply the best slim bootleg jean on the planet. Nice and clean and the perfect amount of slight flare at the ankle.
- The EMMA denim legging in Skye as well as a new, lighter Nolita wash: The perfect ankle length super skinny that works with just about any top and/or shoe.

Last but not least: Have fun with the Batik Wash in the MAVI Ankle Length skinny: A great way to incorporate a novelty denim into your wardrobe.

Spring jeans are here: We <3 Spring and we <3 Jeans!

Our Vine Video Debut

Check our our first VINE Video: Our favorite Weekend Looks!
Pay attention - there are a lot of styling tips in here!

DOs and DON’Ts of Neon

I know the neon trend seems a bit daunting, but it's actually a lot easier to pull off than it seems as long as you follow these simple rules: 

DO:
Keep It Simple- Pair your neon with neutrals so that you don't look like an extra from an 80's music video.
Accessorize!- Neon accessories add the perfect pop of color to any outfit.
Be color conscious- Make sure to pick a hue that will compliment your skin tone.
Take baby steps-This trend can be intimidating, so if you are feeling shy about wearing something so bright, start slow! Add in a neon bag or necklace until you are more comfortable with all of the color.

DON'T:
Never go full neon!- Bright clothing + Bright accessories + Bright makeup = A big ol' mess
Colorblock opposing neons.
Wear neon pieces with a lot of detailing.- It's a little much.
Be afraid to try something new!- Why not have a little flouro-fun?