If you thought you’d seen cute, with precious pups in adorable outfits, wait until you see the matching kids and dog clothing and accessories by Stella & Me. Just in time for National Kids and Pets Day, I discovered this company online and thought they made fantastic pieces. So, get ready for some cuteness overload, featuring fun fashion!   Rania Khouri   Here’s how mom, Rania Khouri, describes the brand: Stella & Me was founded in 2012 by a mother and daughters’ love for dogs and fashion. It all started when Celine, the daughter, wanted to dress… [Continue Reading]

  Wherever you live, if you walk your dog at night, being visible isn’t just a good idea, it can be a matter of life and death. How many have had near misses with cars or bikes? It’s scary, so when I discovered this great dog jacket at Global Pet Expo, I knew I not only wanted to share it with you, but I wanted to feature it in my Boutique.  The designer is Corky’s Reflective Wear, and these very clean, modern and yes, stylish, dog jackets have high tech, reflective tape that offers 360° visibility to 1000 feet! There’s more this jacket… [Continue Reading]

Don’t get me wrong; I love my daughter. She’s my heart. But, at 30 years old, Morgan has her own life across the country. And, like many of you with and without human children, I’m a mom to my animals, too. So, with Mother’s Day just around the corner, I went searching for something different that acknowledges the love we share with our pups, and how much they enrich our lives (kitty moms, no disrespect. I love them, too!). I discovered a very cool brand from Norway, called Furry Tales, making pop-culture-inspired jewelry for our dogs and us. I’m excited… [Continue Reading]

Want the perfect harness to look absolutely chic this Spring and Summer? What if, as an added benefit, it also calms your anxious dog? Meet Heavenly Beasts®, a new brand from Chicago, that’s taken the small dog harness and given it a fresh twist! Read on; there’s a giveaway! A lot of us dog parents grapple with pups who either get too hyped up or are too anxious to enjoy being out and about. It’s the hardest thing to watch your baby hunkered down in fear. This beautiful harness could solve your problem. Here’s how. Heavenly Beasts’ founder/designer, Laura Keivan,… [Continue Reading]

  Want your dog fashion in one place? Bark & Swagger is growing! I’m excited to announce a dedicated business page for G+, that will contain all of the fresh news on living stylishly with your dog. You’ll be able to see what’s trending, new items and exhibits added to the Boutique, special offers for the Bark & Swagger family and more. Follow me there!  When I launched Bark & Swagger, I wanted to share the wonderful designers, great apparel and accessories I found with other fashion lovers. I’d been designing luxury pet apparel with my brand, Couture by Sophie, named after… [Continue Reading]

The women of Easter, from Ladies Home Journal, April 1912, issue. courtesy of thevintagesite.com. Did you ever wonder what was the history of Easter fashion trends? Being a lover of all things stylish, I did! Here’s what I found. Easter has one of the richest legacies for finery, and it may be one of the last fashionable traditions left, albeit barely. For centuries, Easter Sunday dress was steeped in respect for the glory of God. It was defined by civility, formality and propriety. One of the most famous of en masse holiday attire – the New York City Easter… [Continue Reading]

Are you ready to discover the newest, most stylish products about to hit the market? Fresh from the massive Global Pet Expo, I’m still excited by all I’ve seen and I’ve got some fabutastic ones to share with you! OK, so fabutastic isn’t actually a word, but you get my exuberance, right? We’ll cover all things dogs with style would love, from dog fashion to accessories, from home decor to items designed to make your life easier. Let’s hit the ground running, so you don’t miss a thing! Pipolli   Named for her two French Bulldogs, Piggy & Polly, both… [Continue Reading]

Thank you Petco and BarkWorld for sponsoring this post and campaign. Discover the Petco Community.     Spring has arrived, fashion lovers! I have such a cute collection to share with you, a great giveaway fashion package, and I can’t wait to dish! OK,  Sophie, Jasper, Anabelle and Albie just got a big boost to their spring wardrobe and guess where it came from? Petco! They are stylin’ with new spring fashion for your pup, and this fashionista is impressed. Who doesn’t love saving some dollars when you don’t have to settle? Read on for details on my great fashion wardrobe… [Continue Reading]