October 31, 2007
Shooting Star Burnout Hoodie by Free People
We think the Shooting Star Burnout Hoodie by Free People is the cutest hoodie we've seen in a while. It has a pattern of moons and stars, a hood with elastic banding, three buttons at the V-neck, and raw stitching throughout. It's available in berry, sapphire, and olive. The Shirt Snob is probably a little too old to wear something like this, but we're sure plenty of our readers could get away with it!
October 31, 2007
Kanika Top by Velvet
Here's a pretty simple blouse that would be a great addition to anyone's wardrobe. The Kanika Top by Velvet
is a semi-sheer top with a deep V-neck, wrap detail at the front, unfinished edges, and long sleeves. It'd be great with a pair of jeans or a cute skirt depending on how dressy you'd like to be.
Edited to add Nov 1:
We've also just discovered the same top at Tobi
under a different name, but in two other colors: indigo and fire engine.
October 31, 2007
Tie Front Shirt by Tucker
We feel silly about this, but here is yet another to with a tie at the neck that we don't hate! Maybe this isn't a feature that we can't stand, we just only like it on particular tops and have seen it misused often. The Tie Front Shirt by Tucker
is a 100% silk blouse that is semi-sheer, has a scoop neck, banding at the cuffs, short sleeves, and the neck tie. We think it works here because the top is so simple besides the tie, so the blouse isn't too busy. But no matter why it works, what matters is that it does and we like it!
October 30, 2007
New at Busted Tees Plus a Sale
Busted Tees has new designs out today. The Shirt Snob likes Triple Nerd Score a lot. The company is also having a sale now until tomorrow at midnight. Get all tees at $13.
October 30, 2007
V Neck Wrap Top by Nieves Lavi
Here is a fun print that you will have a blast wearing. The V Neck Wrap Top by Nieves Lavi
has a button closure and tie at the waist, ruching and banding at the cuffs, long sleeves and is 100% silk. And we love the paisley print, especially since it's made up of some great fall colors!
Draped Wrapped Tank by Helmut Lang
Here's an elegant and simple camisole that we love. The Draped Wrapped Tank by Helmut Lang
is wrinkled satin with a scoop neck, draping in the back, adjusable spaghetti straps, and a hidden side zipper. It'd look great with a variety of different bottoms.
Halter Wrap Top by adampluseve
If you want sexy and shimmery, the Halter Wrap Top by adampluseve
is a great find. This metallic top has a deep crossover V-neck, pleated banding at the bottom hem, two jeweled buttons on the left side of the bottom hem, and ruching at the back. This top will definitely get you noticed when you go out on the town!
October 29, 2007
New Tees at Threadless
The new Threadless designs are out! We like BEarth, Children Under the Bed, Delivery, and the reprint Ambition Killed the Cat. They also have this new feature called Thriftee, and here's how it works. They will have one tee up on their site for only $10, but it's only in one size and design. The first person to buy that exact tee gets it for $10. Once it's bought, another one goes up. And this goes on forever. So if you like cheap stuff, this is a good one to pay attention to. As we write, there's a girly XL up there!
New Designs at Fat Rabbit Farm
Fat Rabbit Farm has a few new designs out for their Fall/Winter collection. The Shirt Snob really likes the Elly and Phant with Itty Zip Up Top and the Cherry Blossom Hoodie the best.
Cashmere Sculpted Sweater by Chaiken
Here is another great fall color. The Cashmere Sculpted Sweater by Chaiken is a cashmere sweater with diagonal rolls and gathering at the V-neck to the right hip, long sleeves, and rolled hems. And the burgundy color is perfect for this time of year.
Ringlet Top by YAYA AFLALO
The Ringlet Top by YAYA AFLALO
is a fun and sexy top with a bunch of knots throughout the deep V-neck and up behind the neck. It's also 100% silk, has a double layer, an open back, and is sheer.
October 28, 2007
V Neck Pleated Top by Nieves Lavi
Here is a simple top by Nieves Lavi that is available in two beautiful prints. The V Neck Pleated Top
is 100% silk, has ruching and banding at the V-neck and elbow length sleeves.
October 27, 2007
Smocked Blouse by Vince
We love smocking so of course the Smocked Blouse by Vince
is one we had to write about. This silk blouse has ten buttons down the front, a smocked yoke at the shoulders, a single button and ruching at the cuffs, 3/4 length sleeves, and is semi-sheer.
Racer Back Ruffle Tank by Laila Azhar
The Racer Back Ruffle Tank by Laila Azhar
is interesting because it has a large ruffled overlay at the waist, which we can't remember seeing before in a top. This tank also has a deep scoop neck, a racer back, thick straps, and is semi-sheer.
October 26, 2007
New Designs at Anne Maa Plus a Discount
Anne Maa Designs has a new collection out in time for the holidays. It's mostly made up of rough stones set in hand sculpted sterling settings, and all the pieces are very unique and quite stunning. Some of the Shirt Snob's favorites include the Rectangle Quartz Clutch Ring, the Stalactite Slice Ring, the Stalactite and Crystal Necklace, and the Ammonite Ring.
Also, Shirt Snob readers get free shipping when using the code "SNH" from now until December 31.
Bib Blouse by Chrissa
It took us a few minutes to figure out why we like the Bib Blouse by Chrissa
. After all, it's a pretty simple looking top. But then we realized that simplicity is not a bad thing. This blouse has a bib neckline with ruffle trim and pleating and a slight metallic sheen, so it's not totally boring like a plain tee. And we feel it's good to have some more simple tops in your wardrobe. This is a great one, and we think it's a great look with a cute pair of jeans.
Twill Becky Top by Foley + Corinna
If you want something sexy that will cover up your stomach a bit, the Twill Becky Top by Foley + Corinna
is a possibility. It has ruching and boding at the bodice and down to the body that will cover up any slight imperfections as well as a deep V-neck and V at the back, a hidden back zipper, thick straps, and a lined bodice. It's available in champagne and eggplant.
October 25, 2007
Birdflower Tee at Gama Go
Way back in April 2006 our boss took over the blog for a few days while the Shirt Snob recovered from childbirth, and much was written about Gama Go. For some reason, the Shirt Snob hasn't written about them since. Well, we are ready to change that now that we discovered the Birdflower Tee. We think it's such a cute design, so happy! We aren't sure whose tee it's printed on, but it's silk screened and is available on two colors: asphalt and white.
Silk Jersey Top by Foley + Corinna
The Silk Jersey Top by Foley + Corinna
seems to us to be about as refined as a tube top can be. This 100% silk top is lined at the bodice, has a ruched overlay, boning at the bodice, and a hidden back zipper. It'll dress up any bottom you want to wear with it.
Guilded Tulip Tunic Shell by Rebecca Taylor
We haven't seen anything like the floral print on the Guilded Tulip Tunic Shell by Rebecca Taylor
before, but we love it! This blouse has twisted banding at the scoop neck, a crossover pleat at the front, tie at the waist, asymmetrical bottom hem, cap sleeves, and two buttons and a keyhole at the back. It's a little busy but would look great with a simple bottom.
Beth Bow Blouse by Milly
There is nothing more feminine and romantic than lace! The Beth Bow Blouse by Milly
has lace throughout as well as slight ruching at the empire waist, satin banding, a tie at the V-neck, sheer cap sleeves, a hidden side zipper, and contrast lining. It's available in two colors: champagne and black.
October 24, 2007
New Tees at Supermaggie!
Supermaggie! has new designs out. We like them all, but our favorite is definitely Tree. It's just beautiful! Each design is available in a variety of different colors and tee styles. And make sure to check out their new hoodies too.
Nita Top by Velvet
Here is the perfect top if you have a little weight to cover in your stomach but still want to look incredibly sexy! The Nita Top by Velvet
has a twisted knot at the center of the bust that leads to a blouson shape in the body. It shows off a lot of skin and has a shimmery metallic fabric so you'll look and feel hot.
Private Party Top by Joie
The Private Party Top by Joie
would certainly be a fun shirt to wear to a party! This tank has satin banding at the top and bottom hems, ruchign at the bust and back, 3 buttons at the front, thick straps, and is lined. We love how perfect the eggplant color is for fall, but it's available in caviar too.
Flutter Strappy Cami by Milly
If you want a sexy and strappy top, the Flutter Strappy Cami by Milly
is a good choice. This 100% silk top has draping at the front, ruching at the bust, a hidden side zipper, spaghetti straps, and is lined. We love the beautiful black and white floral design too.
October 23, 2007
Double Bow Tie Halter Top by Rachel Pally
If you have a great looking back, you can show it off in the Double Bow Tie Halter Top by Rachel Pally
. It has a totally open back as well as 2 inch banding at the neck, five inch banding at the bottom, a large tie behind the neck and another at the hips, and ruching at the banding. This top is selling out quickly, so if you like it buy it now before it's gone!
Very Light & Fashionable Raglan V Neck Top by Splendid
The Very Light & Fashionable Raglan V Neck Top by Splendid
isn't a super exciting top, but it has a few small details that make it a little bit unique. The Shirt Snob likes the slightly rounded V-neck which looks like the bottom of a heart. There's also a V at the back, ruching and banding at the neck, long sleeves, and it's semi-sheer.
Breast Cancer Tee at Privacy Wear
We are sure you've seen plenty of breast cancer awareness products all over the web this month, but we've found some tees we haven't seen before that we really like. The United We Cure Tee at Privacy Wear is a cute design. The website says absolutely nothing about the tee besides for sizing, so we have no idea what it's printed on, how it's printed, etc. But if you like the design, give it a try! It's also available in pink and olive.
October 22, 2007
New Tees at Threadless
We said that we'd still write about Threadless even after our not so stellar review because we know that so many of our readers love them, and we are quite fond of many of their designs. More designs came out today, and our top picks are Fall_ing, The Good Guys Don't Glow at Midnight, and the reprint Star Men in Moon's Milk.
Jeweled Tank by Mint Jodi Arnold
The Jeweled Tank by Mint Jodi Arnold
is perfect if you are looking for an elegant top. This tank is faceted with large black jewels as well as contrast appliqué. There's a single button closure, ruching and a keyhole at the racer back, and a hidden side zipper. It's also semi-sheer and 100% silk.
Design By Humans
Design by Humans is a tee company that sells a new shirt every day. It's a contest where you can win to be the shirt of the day, but also the shirt of the week or month too. A lot of their designs are hit or miss to the Shirt Snob, and a lot aren't available in women's sizes, but there are some good finds there too. You can also search just for women's tees. A couple of recent ones that we've liked include Attraction and Bad Pet.
October 21, 2007
Belinda Top by Joie
The Belinda Top by Joie
isn't super special, but we really like the thick brocade banding at the scoop neck. There's also a brocade panel at the racer back as well as pleating at the front and back.
October 20, 2007
Short Kimono Sweater by Lily McNeal
We're big fans of Lily McNeal sweaters here at Shirt Snob, so we're happy to have discovered a new one. The Short Kimono Sweater
has ribbed detail down the front and sleeves, a tie at the waist, and kimono sleeves. It's also made of camel hair, which is a little more exotic than what most of our sweaters are made out of. It looks cozy and a great addition to your fall wardrobe.
October 19, 2007
Accessory Friday-Fuss Jewelry
Fuss Jewelry is a jewelry store on Etsy that we are going gaga over. Maybe it's because there's a lot of gold (which is finally officially in style again, although we've never stopped wearing it) and fall colored stones, and we're a sucker for anything that reminds us of this season. But we just want to buy up the entire store. Some of the Shirt Snob's favorites include the Whiskey and Champagne Quartz Flower Earrings, the Flower Dangle Earrings, the Smooth Whiskey Quartz Drop with Sunburst and Rose Clusters Necklace, and the Champagne Bomb Ring.
Banded Hem Sweater by Jamison
The Banded Hem Sweater by Jamison
is a bright color that we rarely see this time of year, and that makes us love it that much more. This cashmere sweater has ruching at the bust and back, ribbed banding at the scoop neck, elastic banding and ruching at the bottom hem, and short dolman sleeves.
New Tees and Grab Bags at Snorg Tees
Snorg Tees has their grab bags back. Choose your size, and you'll get a tee that they aren't going to sell, whether it be because of a small stain, hole, misprint, or another reason for $5.95. They also have a few new designs, including Updog and Payback is a....