Anthony, taking his bow, after his successful Sping/Summer ’16 New York Fashion Week Show. Welcome to week 2 of our premiere Just My Style series with pet couturier, Anthony Rubio of Anthony Rubio Designs. This week Anthony is tackling the common issue of fit: what to look for, how to know when it’s not quite right and what you can fix yourself, best fabrics to buy and more. So, grab your favorite beverage, get cozy and let’s go! Fit by Anthony Rubio   Bogie in a sheer lace and sequined jacket by Anthony… [Continue Reading]

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Personal advice and tips from a famous pet fashion designer? I’m in; what about you?! The pet fashion landscape has become overwhelming. So many choices. Chic or so no; fabulous or forgettable; stripes, plaids, black & whites…how do we know what’s in style and how to wear it or find great fashion before anyone else?  That is the Bark & Swagger mission, so I’m excited to kick off 2016 with the first of many series on fashion, home decor, travel and more.  It’s called Just My Style, and the premiere series features one of the most sought-after pet… [Continue Reading]

  Gone are the days when the sock gift was the “ugly Christmas sweater of the feet,” as writer Liana Satenstein aptly put it. Socks have become fashionable, according to Vogue, so it must be true! 🙂 Ok, I’ve always loved a quirky sock. But now, women of style are wearing them with their Manolo’s, oh my! Brands like Stance are making ultra cool ones for men and women and ultra cool men and women are buying and wearing them. What the fashion elite don’t realize is that doggies have been rocking adorable socks for a few years now. You can… [Continue Reading]

Who knows Tinkerbelle? No, not the one with the wings and twinkle toes, although some many say that this Tinks has those, too. I’m talking @Tinkerbellethedog, the Instagram sensational pixie with more than 60,000 followers, a dog model who’s worked for Ralph Lauren and Coach. I’m talking celebrity birthday party favor giveaway, dahlink!   What? A birthday party? Favors? Giveaway? Oh, yes! Tinks is a friend and her mom, Sam, invited Bark & Swagger to her big birthday pawty recently. It was a major bash in a loft space in New York City. There was music, yummy food for pups… [Continue Reading]

I love shopping; there, I’ve said it. There’ve been plenty of people in my life who haven’t been thrilled by this, but I am who I am and shopping makes me smile. Do you feel me? That’s why opening a boutique filled with garments and accessories I love is such a thrill. You’ve heard about my upscale dog boutique – the Bark & Swagger Boutique –  opening yesterday. Now, I’m going to tell you about the beautiful things in the shop and the stories behind them, because well…I love stories, too. Yaks Giving Back from Bhutan     When I… [Continue Reading]

Gwen Stefani is making waves in fashion again! This time, it’s for our pets. The latest celebrity to enter the space, Stefani is doing it in her own inimitable style. This week, The Voice coach, in partnership with Petco, launched Harajuku Lovers clothing and accessories. A punk rock trendsetter in her own right, Stefani brought her style to the masses with her whimsical L.A.M.B. line for women. According to the Petco site, “The line features more than 30 trend forward products such as the cozy Union Jack Sweater, colorful Doughnut Toy, fashionable black and white Checkers sock and a snazzy Fedora Hat. From high-style apparel… [Continue Reading]

Alissa and Izzy   Genuine; creative; conscious; cool. That’s how I’d describe Peace. Love. Paws., a great gift and accessories brand and a holiday gift idea to how your love of your pets. I had to share! Like us, founder Alissa Gander is a true animal lover, who built her brand on the love she feels for her pets. Discover who they are, why I love them and how you can win some PLP pieces of your own! Celebrating the love Peace. Love. Paws. came to be when Alissa Gander was trying to explain what it felt… [Continue Reading]

Couple Hilary Sloan and Noah, with Ella Bean, and Suzanne Donaldson, aka Mrs. Sizzle, and Edie.   Do you prefer buying from socially conscious brands? I do. I like when brands I trust are doing their part in the world to help others. It’s like paying it forward. I just went to this great Howl-oween fundraiser for the Humane Society of New York the other night, where some of the dog stars of Instagram gathered to draw attention to adopt, don’t shop, when adding a furry member to the family. It was organized by healthy, human grade dog biscuit… [Continue Reading]