December 31, 2009
Monthly Round Up - December 2009
Although it was a tough year for many, 2009 was a great one here at Shirt Snob. We found lots of beautiful tops for a number of different occasions. Here is a quick look back at the last month of the year.
Blouses
Camisoles
Cardigan
Hoodies
Outerwear
Polos
Sweaters
T-Shirts
Tank Tops
Tunics
December 31, 2009
Gibson Tunic by Joie
The Gibson Tunic by Joie
is a great way to look fabulous with little effort. Just through it on with your favorite jeans, and you are ready to go out with friends! This wrinkled cotton top has a tasseled tie and floral embroidery at the split V-neck, contrast whipstitching at the edges, and 3/4 length sleeves. It is also sheer.
December 31, 2009
Britees - London Infused T-Shirts
Britees is a very new t-shirt company that has a bit of London infused into each of their designs. There are mens, womens, and kids sizes in a variety of colors. We especially like Ode to B's and Where to, Love?
December 30, 2009
New Tees 12.30.09
Threadless's is continuing their $10 sale through January 4, so if you didn't get the tee you wanted for Christmas, buy it now! Their new tees include Children of the QWERTY, That Night We Talked About Our Dreams, and Rock is Dead. Reprints include Bad Teddy and Piggy Bank Heist.
Glennz Tees has a new design that actually made us laugh out loud, Caution: Bananas!
December 30, 2009
Louis Blouse by Joie
If you like the previous blouse, you'll probably also like the Louis Blouse by Joie. This top has a floral print throughout, ruching at the scoop neck, 12 buttons down the front, elbow-length raglan sleeves, and ruching and a single button at the cuffs. It is sheer and 100% silk.
Mesa Pintuck Top with 3/4 Sleeves by Joie
We love the paisley print on the Mesa Pintuck Top with 3/4 Sleeves by Joie. This blouse has a split V-neck, nine buttons down the front, pintucking at the front and back, ruching at the shoulders, pintucked banding, ruching, and a single button at the cuffs, and 3/4 length sleeves. It is 100% silk and sheer.
December 29, 2009
Houston Top by Joie
Need to add a little sunshine into your dreary winter wardrobe? We adore the Houston Top by Joie. The bright yellow color will lift anyone's mood! It has a V-neck, smocked elastic banding and contrast crocheted trim at the placket and edges, ruched shoulders, eight buttons and pintucking at the front, back and bottom hem, and short sleeves. It is sheer and made form a cotton and silk blend.
Dots Long Tank by Monrow
The Shirt Snob adores polka dots and is so happy they are becoming prevalent again. The Dots Long Tank by Monrow has polka dots throughout, a scoop neck, a rounded hem, and one inch straps. It is almost as long as a mini dress at 32 inches in length, and it is available in white and graphite.
December 28, 2009
Masha Smocked Top by Joie
We like the deep sea color of the Masha Smocked Top by Joie. This blouse features a split V-neck with tasseled ties, smocked elastic banding at the collar and cuffs, and short raglan sleeves. It is 100% silk.
Lavender Tank by Patterson J. Kincaid
If you loved all the floral prints that were available this summer, here is another one that would pair great with a jacket for now, and you can wear alone when the temperatures warm up. The Lavender Tank by Patterson J. Kincaid has a floral and bird print throughout, pleating at the scoop neck, a solid panel at the racer back, an asymmetrical hem, and spaghetti straps. It is long at 27 inches in length, and it is 100% silk.
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
We are taking the day off to celebrate the holiday with the Shirt Snob family, but we'll be back on Monday. Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2009
Fire Fly Top by Free People
We adore the boho clothes that Free People has so much of, such as the Fire Fly Top. This blouse is knit with a lace crochet overlay at the front. There's also short, woven metallic dolman sleeves, a scoop neck, V-back, and a shirttail hem. It is available in black cherry and antique.
Vintage Fleece Zip Foldover Jacket by Splendid
The Vintage Fleece Zip Foldover Jacket by Splendid is a fun take on your usual fleece cover up. It features an asymmetrical zipper and an off-center zipper at the front, an asymmetrical fold-over collar, asymmetrical bottom hem, and long sleeves. Great for after your workout or just hanging around with your friends.
December 23, 2009
Grisel Turtleneck Sweater by Theory
Heavy, cable knit sweaters are usually quite large and bulky, so we are thrilled to discover the Grisel Turtleneck Sweater by Theory, which is only 22 inches long. It features a turtleneck, exposed side zipper, shirttail hem, ribbed cuffs, and long sleeves. It is also 100% wool.
We The Free Scrapbook Denim Jacket by Free People
Denim has never looked so great! The We The Free Scrapbook Denim Jacket by Free People has patchwork detail and seams at the front, a fold-over collar, button cuffs, and 3/4 length sleeves. It is so different than other blazers out there, you will look unique amongst all your friends.
December 22, 2009
Camo Top by Alice + Olivia
The Camo Top by Alice + Olivia has a camouflage print as you might assume, but in the brown and white color, it is pretty instead of military. There is a drawstring at the neckline and waist, a tie keyhole at the bust, a peek-a-boo shirttail hem, gathered elastic cuffs, and 3/4 raglan sleeves. It is sheer, made of a stretchy silk, and can be worn on or off the shoulder.
Los Osos Top by Free People
The Los Osos Top by Free People is a nice variation on your average tee. It has a ribbed knit top with a scoop neck, scoop back, and lace crochet detail down the long sleeves. It is available in three colors: nude, washed black, and robins egg.
December 21, 2009
Ruffle Peplum Zip Hoodie by Juicy Couture
We love how the Ruffle Peplum Zip Hoodie by Juicy Couture is a dressed up version of a favorite clothing item. It has a zipper down the front with a heart shaped metal tag attached, canvas banding, a drawstring tie, and layered ruffles at the back, seams at the bodice, ruching at the shoulders, and 3/4 length sleeves. It's fabrication is heathered fleece.
Crinkled Silk Chiffon Tiered Camisole at MaxStudio
The Crinkled Silk Chiffon Tiered Camisole at MaxStudio
is a festive top for the holidays with its bright green color. There are tiers of crinkled silk chiffon throughout, a hidden side zipper, and adjustable straps. It is also fully lined. Looks great alone or under a black jacket.
December 18, 2009
Ikat Check Blouse by Marc by Marc Jacobs
The Ikat Check Blouse by Marc by Marc Jacobs is an adorable blouse perfect for the work place. It has a crew neck, five buttons down the front, ruffles and ruching at the yoke and shoulder, two inch slits, ruching and a single button at the cuffs, and short sleeves. There is also a print throughout.
December 17, 2009
Rebecca Top by Velvet
The Rebecca Top by Velvet has an intricate and quite pretty sheer crocheted panel at the neck. There is also ruching at the front and at the one inch straps. It is perfect to wear on your next warm vacation or save it for the spring once the weather gets a bit warmer.
Lisimo Top by Diane von Furstenberg
It's hard to see the details of the Lisimo Top by Diane von Furstenberg, but it is worth taking a closer look. This jersey top has layered and unfinished silk-chiffon banding at the scoop neck and cap sleeves and layered and unfinished jersey and chiffon banding at the bottom hem. It has a scoop back and is also semi-sheer.
December 16, 2009
New Tees 12.16.09
Threadless tees are a great gift because they have designs for everyone. New designs this week include Hey, Mr. Blue Sky, The Milky Way, Springfield Still Life, and Rain Bow. Some of our favorite reprints are You've Got Some Splaining To Do and Gingerbread Nightmares.
Supermaggie! also has some new designs, such as Doodle Birds and Fall Flowers.
Kimsy Sweater by Marc by Marc Jacobs
Here's a cardigan that will stand out from the others. The Kimsy Sweater by Marc by Marc Jacobs has 13 buttons going down the asymmetrical placket. There is also ruffle trim at the collar and placket, ribbed cuffs, and long sleeves. It is semi-sheer as well.
Quinn Top by Tart
The Quinn Top by Tart has a T-back with a bunch of crystals, which will help you sparkle when you are out on the town! It also features a scoop neck with ruching and spaghetti straps. It's made from a stretchy modal.
December 15, 2009
Stevie Sweater Jacket by Marc by Marc Jacobs
The Stevie Sweater Jacket by Marc by Marc Jacobs goes well with t-shirts, nice blouses, skirts, or even jeans. It has a sheer mesh overlay, metallic stripes, cutouts, a smocked elastic inset, and snap closure at the knit belt, ruching at the shoulders, cutout metallic-striped banding at the placket, neck, and hem, and long sleeves. It is made from a silk, cotton, and cashmere blend and is also lined.
Corset Top by Rory Beca
The sexy black cherry can be worn alone or under a cute cardigan. It has quilted banding at the sweetheart neckline, a quilted inset at the front, underwire cups, seam detail, boning at the sides, an exposed back zipper, and adjustable spaghetti straps. It is made of a bamboo and polyester blend.
December 14, 2009
Trapeze Pea Coat Sweater by Free People
The Shirt Snob sees the Trapeze Pea Coat Sweater by Free People more as a cardigan than a coat, but it's still cute. It has metallic stripes throughout, a shawl collar, rolled edge and six buttons at the open placket, and long sleeves. It is made of a mix of fibers including 51% wool, and it is available in oatmeal and navy.
Hetta Sweater by Marc by Marc Jacobs
The Hetta Sweater by Marc by Marc Jacobs is a cute polo top with stripes, a single button at the chambray fold-over collar, four hidden buttons at the neck, ribbed banding at the hem, rolled edge at the cuffs, and short dolman sleeves. From afar, it doesn't look like a sweater, but it is indeed knit.
December 11, 2009
Ann Top by Myne
The Ann Top by Myne is great for the office and for going out for drinks afterward. It has a funnel collar, ruffled trimmed placket, no sleeves, and an exposed zipper down the front. It is made of 100% silk.
December 10, 2009
Sumatra Top by Nanette Lepore
Here's a very unique blouse. The Sumatra Top by Nanette Lepore has a wrap overlay that ties in front of the top. It also has a fold-over collar, nine buttons down the front, pleating at the waist and black, knife pleats and four buttons at the cuffs, and long sleeves. It is long at 29 inches and made of 100% silk.
Michelle Feis Collection
Michelle Feis Collection are t-shirts that have an outdoorsy spirit. They are printed on organic shirts and designed using hand-painted graphics. There are six designs currently available, and they are very artistic and use vibrant colors. Our favorites include Nature Lover and Earth Day.
December 9, 2009
Amber Top by Wink
The Amber Top by Wink is a simple tank from the front, but a complex and interesting one from the back with a cascading ruffle. There's also a V-neck, pintucking and darting at the bust, a racer back, asymmetrical hem, and adjustable spaghetti straps. It is 100% silk.
Virginia Tunic by Ella Moss
The Virginia Tunic by Ella Moss is the perfect romantic and feminine blouse. It has embroidered trim at the scoop neck, six buttons down the front, a drawstring waist, ruching at the neck, shoulders, and cuffs, and 3/4 length raglan sleeves. It is semi-sheer as well.
December 8, 2009
Margana Pleated Top by Joie
If you liked yesterday's Sebelia Embroidered Top, you'll probably also enjoy the Margana Pleated Top by Joie. This beauty has floral embroidery throughout, tiny cutouts at the front, seven buttons at the front, ruching and contrasting picot trim at the scoop neck, contrasting picot trim at the placket, gathered elastic banding at the bottom hem, contrast picot trim and gathered elastic banding at the cufs, and short raglan sleeves. It is semi-sheer too.
Pirate Bath
Pirate Bath is a new t-shirt company started by a college student in California. They are simple and eye catching and would look great with your favorite jeans. Right now there are five designs for sale, and hopefully more will be coming out soon.
December 7, 2009
Sebelia Embroidered Top by Joie
We haven't seen a bohemian top in a while, so here is the Sebelia Embroidered Top by Joie. It features a scoop neck, floral embroidery and a hook and eye keyhole at the neck, pleating at the shoulders, contrast picot trim at the keyhole and edges, gathered elastic banding at the cuffs, and 3/4 length sleeves. It is also semi-sheer.
Mulholland Cardigan by Ella Moss
The Mulholland Cardigan by Ella Moss is versatile, going well with jeans, work clothes, and everything in between. And black matches so much too! There is a draped shawl collar, two vertical drawstrings at the back, mesh banding at the extended front hem, and long sleeves.
December 4, 2009
Button Over Cardigan Sweater by Elizabeth and James
The Button Over Cardigan Sweater by Elizabeth and James is the perfect sweater for staying warm but still looking great. It works well with jeans or even for work. There are patch hip pockets, five snap closures with the top two being adjustable, and long sleeves. It is also semi-sheer.
Corset Top by Black Halo
The Corset Top by Black Halo is sexy and head turning. It has a plunging V-neck, sheer shoulder straps, and an exposed gold zipper on the left side. It looks great with a skirt as shown or your favorite pants.
December 3, 2009
Pisces Embroidered Top by Joie
The Pisces Embroidered Top by Joie is gorgeously feminine blouse with its eyelet embroidery at the front. There is also a scalloped edge at the wide neck, ruched shoulders, nine buttons at the back, scalloped cuffs, and pintucking at the 3/4 length sleeves. It is also sheer.
Plunge Tee by Gryphon
Here is a glammed up t-shirt that we adore! The Plunge Tee by Gryphon has beaded tulle banding and cutouts at the scoop neck as well as a deep V-back and beaded chiffon overlay at the back. Wear with skinny jeans and your favorite heels, and you'll wow everyone you see.
December 2, 2009
New Tees 12.2.09
For all you Glee fans, Glarkware has a great new design, Delicious Resentment.
Threadless is continuing their sale for another week, and they also have free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Their new designs this week include The Midnight Forest, This Game Sucks, and Blooming.
Over at Snorg Tees, there is Biff Tannen is a Jerk and They All Matter.
Blouse with Raw Edge Detail by Generra
Add a bit of romance with the Blouse with Raw Edge Detail by Generra. This eyelet tunic has ruching, frayed banding, and a tie at the crew neck, pintucking and six buttons at the placket, ruching at the front, ruching and a button at the cuffs, appliqué detail, lattice banding, and ruching at the 3/4 length blouson sleves, and a shirttail hem. It is sheer and long at 28 inches.
Alex Stripe Sweater by Marc by Marc Jacobs
The Alex Stripe Sweater by Marc by Marc Jacobs is interesting because it doesn't look like your typical pointelle top. But there are pointelle details throughout as well as cable knit details, a ribbed and ruffled turtleneck, four buttons at the back of the neck, ribbed banding at the hem and cuffs, and long sleeves. It is made from a wool and cashmere blend.
December 1, 2009
Pleated Blouse by Milly
Paisley is hard to pull off on a top, but the Pleated Blouse by Milly is done right! This top has pintucking and a ruffle at the wide neck and 3/4 length sleeves. It is loose fitting, semi-sheer, and 100% silk.
Steffie B Embroidered Top by Joie
The Steffie B Embroidered Top by Joie is a stunningly beautiful and feminine blouse that will turn heads. It has eyelet at the hem and cuffs, three buttons at the split V-neck, lace banding, pintucks, and twisted pintucks at the bib, ruching at the shoulders and front, darting at the back, scalloped hem and cuffs, and cap sleeves. It is sheer and made of wrinkled voile.
Monthly Round Up - November
November has been a lovely month while we gear up for the holidays. Here is a quick look back at all the shirts we discovered:
Blouses
Cardigan
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