STYLE PROFILE: ADA COLLECTION

ADA Collection was founded in 2004 by Ada Komorniczak, who realized her inner talent for design while earning her International Law & Society degree and Master’s degree in Business. It was then she decided to pursue a project of her own. While traveling in South America, Komorniczak stayed in Argentina where she became inspired by the one-of-a-kind colors, textures, and finishes used to hand craft leather. In Argentina, she also met her business-savvy and entrepreneurial husband, Gaston Deferrari. Together, they started building their line of functional and versatile handbags made with rich leathers, known today as ADA Collection.

Since then, ADA has expanded their popular collection to include belts, wallets, and other leather accessories made with the same rich and smooth leathers, unique shapes, and functional details used in their handbags line.  

Here at Babe, we love the ADA wrap belt’s sophisticated yet functional style, which makes it one of our favorite summer accessories. 

The best part: it can be tied an endless amount of ways! Watch the video below to learn how to tie, wear, and style the wrap belt with your wardrobe. 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=H1lJ7dFOqvA

Babe. Of The Week: Monique

1.       What’s the occasion? Just because!

2.       Why did you pick this dress? Maxi dresses are such an easy go to, because you can wear them anywhere and for any occasion. I also bought a Deux Lux clutch at Babe which is the same coral color as the polka dots in the dress!

3.       What is your favorite trend this season? I like that anything goes, and nothing is too matchy-matchy. I also love that this season is really about embracing personal style, which for a woman over 40 has taken a long time to develop!

Monique is wearing our Hourglass Lilly Dot Maxi Dress in Navy/Coral, just in and only $78!

Babe. Of The Week: Anna

1. What’s the occasion? Looking for a good staple to wear during the hot Baltimore summer.

2. Why did you pick this? I loved the cut-outs, I thought they looked very unique.

3. What is your favorite trend this season? ROMPERS! So excited to finally own one. 

Anna is wearing our BCBGeneration Dewberry Print Romper, originally $118, but now on our Sale rack for 20% off ($94!)

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!