SHH!!! Shabby Sister Surprises!

Well, I've got some exciting fashion-y things to share with you all today! Are you ready? ;)


To start, I want to take a moment to talk about "tween" fashion. I don't think anyone can ever quite forget what it was like to be an "In-Between" and the difficult fashion and clothing problems that came along with it. It's usually a very awkward stage; all arms and legs. And while trying to adjust to an ever-changing body, finding clothes that fit right and cover is just a nightmare. No longer able to wear the "little girl" clothes, but too small for the women's sizes, it can be hard on a young lady's self esteem when she doesn't have anything that fits or flatters. At least, that's how I remember things...

But... NO MORE!!! Finally, at last, there are some clothing companies surfacing that cater to this age group and provide fabulous designs that both Mom and girls with love. One of these pioneers in modest fashion, Shabby Apple, has just launched their new "tween" line - Shabby Sister - and the results are, quite delicious. Check out these looks - perfect for that budding fashionista!

My sister Kate just received her new "Seventeen" dress last week and loves it to pieces (she says it's so pretty, and she tends to be a tomboy ;). The only thing to keep in mind with this dress is that is does have some extra room for a bust, which my little sis doesn't need at this point. So, I just put a temporary tuck in the front and will alter it for future wear. When Kate was all dressed up I thought that she rather looked like "Alice In Wonderland" and we kept that in mind while taking these pictures (thus the bunny in the first shot :) - isn't she adorable?

If there's a young lady in your life who you think would enjoy a dress of her own, I've got a great deal for you. Shabby Apple is offering AmandaBeth readers 10% off the new Preteen line (as well as any other Shabby Apple purchases) until August 31st!!! Simply enter amandabeth10off in the coupon code box at checkout on the site.

Isn't that nice? :)

I just love this company's beautiful designs! (Oh yeah, and they also have an adorable line for toddlers!) Here's some favorites:

Cats Cradle / Greta Garbo - A lovely variety of colors...

"Shabby Apple welcomes you to great dresses that make dressing simple. After years of not being able to find stylish dresses that covered enough skin to make you really feel comfortable (without wearing a tank top, cardigan or long slip), owners Emily and CK decided to do something about it.They visited trade shows, marketplaces and designer studios only to discover the problem was not that department stores weren't buying the right dresses, but that designers weren't designing them. Shabby Apple is proud to offer you fantastic dresses that allow you to look fabulous, without having to compromise anything else. A return to what dresses were always meant to be-- a one-piece outfit. No need to add anything...no tank tops, no cardigans, nothing (except accessories, of course!)."

Bon Voyage / Some Like It Hot - Such gorgeous details!

"We at Shabby Apple Dresses love to help women dress but are also committed to helping women live as well. Thus we are supporting the fight against global poverty by partnering with Unitus-a non-profit organization that accelerates access to life-changing financial services for those at the bottom of the economic pyramid. Shabby Apple donates 5% of its net dress sales to support work in India (where Shabby Apple Dresses sources many of its dresses the textiles used to manufacture its dresses). In addition, each Shabby Apple Dresses customer has the opportunity to donate an extra five dollars to Unitus every time she buys a dress. Shabby Apple Dresses and Unitus are involved with 10 of India's most promising micro finance organizations that provide financial services to more than 1.6 million hard-working women and their families."

Washington Square Park / Upper East Side - Vintage-inspired looks! Yum...

And, although I've already done my monthly Classic Actress Style and shared a video, here's one of my favorite "Judy" clips, since we're already on the subject of "In-Between."


If I haven't made you thoroughly love her by now, there's no hope for you. ;)