You, as fabulous as me? I doubt it…   It was all about the total package for the Paw Vogue Fashionista 2014 Contest. And, for us judges – myself, FidoseofReality’s Carol Bryant and News 12, Connecticut’s Lauren Collier – it was also about the Meow-wow factor. The undisputed feline diva, Coco the Couture Cat, trotted off with an across-the-board sweep to take the top honor. In her submission picture, mom Teri Thorsteinson dressed her in a statement gown designed by Lola Teigland. The dress was siren red, perfect for the kitty with attitude, who doesn’t get… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links   Fashion lovers of the two and four-legged kind, rejoice! There are great canine fashion reads that make for perfect stocking stuffer ideas. Here are some of my favorites:     How To Become A Top Dog Model Does your dog have the Blue Steel pose down cold? It’s not just human models like Derek Zoolander who can evoke the fabulosity of fashion with a simple gaze. Budding pooch posers can kick start their careers with the first complete guide to becoming a dog model. Written by fashion designer and former model, Jo… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Have you started your holiday shopping yet? It seems people are doing this earlier and earlier each year. There’s something to be said for getting it done before the stores are crowded. Trying to walk Fifth Avenue here during the holidays makes me feel like a sardine in a can. You shouldn’t have to, either, so I’ve sourced beautiful, helpful and easy holiday gift ideas, all in one place. Any one of these is a gift you can with confidence and love. Take a look. Harper & Hound I came across this brand through… [Continue Reading]

Bjorn & Ann Gärdsby of Manfred of Sweden, with Manfred in Venice, California   Do you have a favorite designer brand where everything they create, you’d love to own? I feel that way about Manfred of Sweden, one of the most exclusive and creative dog fashion brands in the world. International fans, museum exhibitions alongside iconic fashion designers and apparel that showcases such vision and talent, you won’t see creations like this anywhere else. Manfred of Sweden’s founders, Bjorn and Ann Gärdsby, turn down most interview requests they get, and they get plenty. That’s why I’m… [Continue Reading]

My husband is bald. His head gets cold in the dead of winter. So, I can only imagine how our hairless or very short-haired breeds must feel when the temperature dips, even a little. Clothing for Greyhounds, Whippets, Chinese Cresteds, the Xoloitzcuintli, heck, even my Sophie, is in demand. In this installment of Fashion for all Shapes and Sizes, get ready to discover some great options to keep our hairless, thin-haired and slender breeds toasty this season. Stylish Snood   Stylish Snoods For a snug and warm neck this winter, your Crested or Greyhound might love a… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Kristy Hinze Clark The International Association of Pet Fashion Professionals, founded by friend and colleague Laurren Darr, bestowed a best designer award on this label. I’m talking about Legitimutt, a brand I came across a couple of years ago and tweeted about at the Global Pet Expo last March, for their stylish slickers.  The brainchild of former Australian supermodel, Kristy Hinze Clark, Legitimutt takes classic designs and gives them a bit of flair. What originally launched with collar, leashes and quilted horse blanket coats, has grown into a collection… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Holiday is the time to splurge on that one great thing. Whether you’re entertaining, party hopping or simply stepping out, it’s the best excuse to don some dazzling creation and feel like a million bucks. And, that means you, too, mom and dad! There are some stunners in holiday dog apparel that dress our darlings like the beautiful gifts they are. And, they possess my pre-requisites: shine, shine and more shine! Here are a few I love and where to buy. I’ll be recommending additional pieces I love over the next couple of… [Continue Reading]

Sophie and Holly The Titanic; The Shake Shack (with take out bag); Stevie Nicks; a Robin Williams tribute…creative and, definitely fierce, fashion was in full display at this year’s Tompkins Square Park dog Halloween parade. With my friend Nina and Sophie’s good friend, Holly the Havanese, we schlepped costumes, bags, goodies and my camera down to the East Village to experience the marvel and mayhem that is the parade. It didn’t disappoint! Sophie was a pretty peacock this year. Holly was an adorable ballerina in pink. I was planning on taking Jasper, too, as the zebra boy… [Continue Reading]