The big winners – Amy and Danny Cox with Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead. A pup pack, all dressed as sheep, being herded by their humans, dressed as sheepdogs? A majestic black Great Dane, shining as a knight in silver armor with his warrior princess? A couple dressed in mardi gras meets muertos, with their three ghoulishly grand turned out Chihuahuas? It must be the Thompkins Square Park Halloween Pet Parade, which featured my picks of the best Halloween pet costumes this year! It was quite the experience this year! This annual event, now… [Continue Reading]

Lolli, the Disco Dog What if you could take night time visibility of your dog to a whole other level? What if this solution could also give you the ability to showcase a positive message to your community? I came across this innovative dog coat on the cutting edge of pet technology-inspired products that I have to share! It’s called the Disco Dog vest and it takes dog safety lights into the fashion arena. Picture this. A cute little Dachshund is trotting down the street, oblivious to the blazing billboard on its side, proclaiming hello to the… [Continue Reading]

Do you ever see fashion that touches you on a deeper level? I see pieces I love all the time, but this was different. This necklace’s message spoke to me. I saw it at the Women in the Pet Industry Network conference last August. It was being given to each of the women honored as exemplary in their individual categories. As soon as I read what was inside, I knew I had to have it and I made it my business to find out the designer. I’m sharing this with you, because these are perfects gifts for animal lovers and as messages of… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links     Did you know that October is International Pet Fashion Month? Now, we don’t need an excuse to write about fashion, do we? But, I am going to take this opportunity to share some of my favorite pet fashion from around the world. You ready? Let’s go!   London, UK If warm and cozy is your aim, then cashmere is your game and no one does it better than Ruby Rufus. Ruby Rufus Isaacs, chief designer and founder, comes from the world of women’s fashion. She’s perfected the stylish cashmere sweater and… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links   Laurren Darr & Bella Lipstick on a Pug, you say? Why would anyone put lipstick on a pug?! Well, if you’re a little girl obsessed with fashion (like I was), and you have a lot of imagination, you might create dress up time with your best furry friend, a pug named Tuttie. And, that’s exactly what my friend and industry colleague, Laurren Darr, did. She’d tell you any day of the week, “I love pugs!” Now, she’s written about one, in particular, and this magical time in her… [Continue Reading]

She poses with a sense of purpose. Gigi, of @GigglesbyGigi, is the newest dog fashion model and a rising star on the doggy scene. A plains girl (Montana born and bred), with anything but plain sensibilities (ok, couldn’t resist that one), Gigi resides in that sweet spot between fashion plate and fierce protector (more on that, later). Yes, the glamorous little Chihuahua has a closet full of adorable clothing and accessories. Yes, she literally waits by her dressing table for mom each morning, so she can…get dressed, of course! And yes, Gigi turns heads wherever she goes, with neighbors expectantly awaiting her outfit… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links   Isaac and Harry   Big personality.  Classic style. A fashion world trailblazer, filmmaker, author and tv host. Even Nicki Minaj and Pharrell have tagged him in song. Who’s this Renaissance man?  He’s Isaac Mizrahi and I had the pleasure of speaking with him recently about fashion, yes, but also his other big passion – dogs. Sit back and discover Isaac’s dog love story. He’s definitely one of us. Don’t miss a great video at the end of this story, one you’ll appreciate all the more, after having read this. :-)… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links       Who’s up for going shopping with me?! Fall is pretty much here; we’re looking to freshen up our wardrobe or maybe we’re planning a trip, now that the kids are off to college and we’re taking the fur kids. We have to have a stylish carry bag, blanket and other goodies to keep our furiends comfortable. Or, maybe we’re up for a new experience; one that mixes shopping with socializing (I love both, don’t you?) and offers a wide variety of quality items for your pet. I’m talking about my… [Continue Reading]