August 31, 2008
Monthly Round Up - August
August was a month full of great finds. Here's an update on all that we found:
Blouses
Camisoles
Cardigan
Halter Tops
Hoodies
Outerwear
Sales and Sweepstakes!
Sweaters
T-Shirts
Tank Tops
Tube Tops
Wraps
August 31, 2008
Hand Printed Tunic by Binetti
Normally we wouldn't have thought that a print made up of paisley and owls would be something the Shirt Snob likes, but we are happy to be mistaken! The Hand Printed Tunic by Binetti
is a silk top with a V-neck, rectangle inset and topstitching at the empire waist, elbow-length dolman sleeves, and an adjustable interior tie.
August 30, 2008
Print Top by Binetti
We've been trying to figure out why we like the Print Top by Binetti so much as it's not something we'd usually write about, and we've decided it's because of the print. We like the color combination and think it looks fun to wear. This top has four wood buttons down the front, a drawstring tie at the waist, pleating at the bodice, and one inch cuffs at the elbow-length dolman sleeves. It's 100% silk.
August 29, 2008
Threadless Sale Price Drop
The Threadless sale is still going on, but now 146 designs have dropped to only $9 each. We aren't sure how long this sale is going to last this time, so take advantage while you can!!!
August 29, 2008
Warm It Up Jacket by Blue Life
The Warm It Up Jacket by Blue Life is a super fun fleece hoodie because it has ruffle trim with unfinished edges at the zipper and hood. There's also pouch pockets at the front, a zipper closure, twisted ribbed banding at the pockets, cuffs, and hem, and long sleeves. Available in charcoal and pirouette pink.
Irina Open Ribbed Cardigan by MLH
The Irina Open Ribbed Cardigan by MLH is different than many other cardigans this fall because it's only 19 inches long while most hang past the hips. This sweater has an oversized shawl collar, ribbed banding at the edges, and long sleeves. It's available in two colors, lagoon and steel.
Cable Knit Jacket by JMM
The Cable Knit Jacket by JMM is sure to be a favorite this winter for everyone who owns it. It has a single button at the collar, a belt wtih buckle at the waist, banding at the collar and plaket, and long sleeves. We prefer it with the collar button open, but either way it's great as a jacket and a sweater.
August 28, 2008
Rebecca Taylor Cami with Metal Beading
The Rebecca Taylor Cami with Metal Beading is a versatile top that can be worn with many different bottoms. Made from a stretchy silk, it has beading at the neck, ruching under the beading, an elastic back, adjustable straps, and ribbons running throughout. We adore the rose color too.
Dip Dye Shirred Top by Vince
We dont' believe that we've found a grey ombre top yet, like the Dip Dye Shirred Top by Vince. If you aren't a colorful person, this is the perfect way to be a part of this trend. Made from 100% silk, this top has a ruffle and gathering at the neck and a tie behind the neck.
Book Me Blazer by Nanette Lepore
The Book Me Blazer by Nanette Lepore is perfect for fall. It's a tweed jacket with a plaid print. There's five buttons down the front, a notched collar, inverted pleating at the hem, faux flap pockets at the front, leather strap detail at the pleated cuffs, and long sleeves.
August 27, 2008
Last Day for Shop Bop Sale
Today is the last day of the Shop Bop
sale. When you spend $150, you get $25 off. Spend $300, get $50 off. $500 gets you $100 off, and $1,000 gets you $250 off. Use code BOPFORFALL at checkout. This deal ends tonight at 11:59 PST.
Embroidered Blouse by JMM
The Embroidered Blouse by JMM is a pretty blouse with braided appliqué at the wide neck and down the front. There's also seam detail and contrast piping at the front and back and cap sleeves. It's 100% silk.
Tease Me Top by Nanette Lepore
New designs have been released by one of our favorite designers, Nanette Lepore! The Tease Me Top is a puckered silk top with ruching throughout, a scoop neck, cap sleeves, a hidden back zipper, and a lining. It comes in two colors: teal and cream.
August 26, 2008
Twist Front Top by Robert Rodriguez
The Twist Front Top by Robert Rodriguez is a silk-chiffon top that has know detail at the left shoulder on the asymmetrical neckline. There's also a horizontal seam at the yoke, cap sleeves, and it's semi-sheer. It looks very elegant and could be worn to many different occasions which we love.
Scoop Neck Ruffle Shirt by Rebecca Taylor
The ruffle trim at the scoop neck, arm openings, and back of the Scoop Neck Ruffle Shirt by Rebecca Taylor take what could be a boring tank and make it prettier. It also has a single button closure, keyhole, and smocked elastic banding at the back, is 100% silk, and comes in both black and peacock.
Long Sleeve Blouse with Tie by Rebecca Taylor
Something must be in the water because suddenly there are all these cute tops with ties at the front. Maybe this isn't a look we dislike after all! The Long Sleeve Blouse with Tie by Rebecca Taylor is one such top. It has ruffle trim and a tie at the V-neck, pleating at the bust, seam detail at the waist, ruching at the back, two buttons and ruching at the cuffs and long sleeves. It is made from a silk and spandex mix and comes in rose quartz and ariel.
August 25, 2008
New Tees 8.25.08 Plus Threadless Sale
Even more tees are out this week, probably gearing up for back to school still. Here's our top picks:
Threadless is having a sale. All tees are $12. There are a crazy number of new designs too. Out of the new ones, we like Vampire!, Un Censored, Octadecapus, Remembering Last Night, and Russian Newborn the best. From the reprints, our top picks are Birds of a Feather, Splatter in D Minor, Runnin' Rhino, Byebi, Interpretive Dance, Insomnia, and So Lovely.
At Busted Tees
, we think Werewolf Barmitzvah
is pretty funny.
Arm Wrestling Champion and Know Your Cranes are the new designs at Snorg Tees.
Limitd Prints has their first design available for women: Bears at First Light.
Vintage Vantage has new designs out including Squeeze Me and Warned.
Every Little Counts has a new collection out for fall. We really like Fallen Leaves.
Waterloo has seven new designs including a new Ramones T-shirt and Bike is Life.
Finally, there are new tees over at Ffee. We think the best include I'm Green on the Inside and Bean Day.
New Shop Bop Sale!
There's a new sale going on at Shop Bop. Spend $150, get $25 off. Spend $300, get $50 off. $500 gets you $100 off, and $1,000 gets you a whopping $250 off. Just use code BOPFORFALL at checkout. This deal lasts until Wednesday, August 27 at 11:59 PST.
Alessandra Shirt by Elie Tahari
We've written about tops like the Alessandra Shirt by Elie Tahari before. We love varieties of the typical white button down blouse. This one ha a mandarin collar, split V-neck, six buttons down the front, ruching, seam detail and topstitching at the bust, two buttons and topstiching at the cuffs, and long sleeves. If you need something a little different for the office, this is a great choice!
Belted Jacket by Juicy Couture
It may be hard to see in this picture, but the Belted Jacket by Juicy Couture is a houndstooth jacket. It has a quilted mandarin collar, six buttons and button-welt pockets at the front, a tie at the waist, a vent at the back, ruching at the shoulders, layered elbow-length sleeves, and is lined. The outer layer is mostly wool while the lining is 100% silk.
August 22, 2008
Thermal Hoodie by Splendid
We're so glad that thermal tops are here to stay. We've found yet another that we want to buy, the Thermal Hoodie by Splendid. It has ribbed banding at the scoop neck, cuffs, and hem, pouch pocket at the front, a drawstring hood, and long sleeves. It comes in great fall colors too: evergreen, merlot, and pumpkin.
Echo Stripe Top by Marc by Marc Jacobs
The Echo Stripe Top by Marc by Marc Jacobs is interesting because it has thin stripes throughout that match how the top is designed, flowing with the pleating at the front and thick pintucks at the bust. There's also a crossover V-neck, two inch pintucked straps, and an exposed zipper with a contrasting placket at the back.
Double V Top by Bop Basics
The Double V Top by Bop Basics is a great blouse to show off your skinny waist. It has elastic banding at the natural waist, a crossover V-neck and back, a tie at the back, and short kimono sleeves. It's semi-sheer and comes in wine, navy, and orchid.
Twisted Bubble Top at MaxStudio
Bubble tops are not for everyone, but if you can pull off this look, we like the Twisted Bubble Top at MaxStudio
. There's folding and beading at the banding at the scoop neck and back, pleating at the neck, and the blouson hemline. It is 100% silk and would look great with skinny jeans.
August 21, 2008
Rugby Stripe Raglan Tee by Splendid
Looking for a slightly more interesting tee? We are fond of the Rugby Stripe Raglan Tee by Splendid. This striped shirt has a scoop neck, ribbed banding at the edges, 3/4 length sleeves, and is semi-sheer. Then of course there's the thick stripes throughout. It comes in navy/avocado and denim/berry.
Bonded Bust Square Neck Top by Vince
The Bonded Bust Square Neck Top by Vince is one of those simple cashmere sweaters that is a staple in so many women's wardrobes in the winter. This one has 3/4 length sleeves, a square neck, and ruching below the neck. Looks great with jeans or a tailored skirt.
Alli Tank by C&C California
The Alli Tank by C&C California is the perfect casual tank for your favorite pair of jeans. There's ruffled voile trim, rolled edge, and contrast banding at the scoop neck and back. Gathered elastic banding is at the empire waist, and there's a rolled edge at the bottom hem. The straps are 1/2 an inch wide. This top comes in blossom, willow, and navy.
August 20, 2008
Shirred Tee at MaxStudio
The Shirred Tee at MaxStudio is a top you can wear casually or just as easily dressed up. It has shirring sewn through with elastic at the empire waist, chain stitching and raw edges, a square neck, shirring at the shoulders and cuffs, and bubble elbow length sleeves.
Daphne Top by Ella Moss
If you like braiding, check out the Daphne Top by Ella Moss. There's braiding at the spaghetti straps, button tab detail at the straps, banding at the empire waist, ruchign throughout, four buttons at the front, and a lined bodice. It comes in emerald and black.
August 19, 2008
Michael Phelps Wins The Olympics Commemorative T-Shirt
If you are like 98% of the country and obsessed with Michael Phelps, check out the Michael Phelps Wins The Olympics Commemorative T-Shirt. The name makes it sound much more official than it really is, which makes us like it that much more. It's only available for a limited time, so get it while you can.
Trella Top by Velvet
If you want something sexy, we think the Trella Top by Velvet is perfect. It has adjustable spaghetti straps and shirring at the bust and empire waist. It comes in tulip, black, bluegrass, and graphite and looks great alone or under a cute jacket.
Band Scoop Top by Susana Monaco
