Kathy Ireland and Elizabeth Taylor, with one of her beloved Maltese You may wonder what former supermodel and current business mogul, Kathy Ireland, and the iconic Elizabeth Taylor have in common. Inspiration. Read on to find out how one honors the other in a new pet product collection. Hers may be the world’s 28th most licensed brand and more successful than Martha Stewart’s, but in front of a roomful of femmeprenuers at Global Pet Expo recently, Kathy Ireland’s eyes flashed with sassy glee. She’s telling a story about overcoming adversity, something Ireland has done many times… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Hot PinkHeavy Metal Harness w/ silver Diva Dangle Rebecca Bissi has a lot of energy. In our interview, we talked talked talked for over an hour, the passion for what she’s doing apparent in her enthusiasm. To look at the designs for her brand, Chien Coature, is to be in awe. The creative and often complex pieces, the craftsmanship, her aesthetic…many of her designs look like you’d find them in Bergdorf Goodman. Ultra luxe. Bissi falls into that category of a small handful of pet fashion designers who I… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Bathing Sophie is a necessity, not really a joy for either of us. Maybe you feel the same way. She shakes; I’m stressed. I worry about getting soap in her eyes and that she’s stressed. But, I’ve found a fantastic tool in my dog grooming arsenal in celebrity groomer, Jorge Bendersky’s new book, DIY Dog Grooming: Everything You Need To Know, Step by Step. This book, unlike many you might find on the shelves, is made for us, the dog owner. Maybe taking our baby to a professional groomer is too… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Who wants to even think about it. According to statistics, 9 dogs out of 10 are expected to have an emergency in their lifetime. Jeez. When I read that, and started exploring  information on emergency dog care, how unprepared I am made me very nervous. So, I’ve vowed to get ready, just in case the unthinkable happens. I want to share with you what I’m learning/doing, so we can be prepared together. According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), 25% more animals could be saved if just one Pet First-AID… [Continue Reading]

  Marie Antoinette DressReplica by Roni Penberthy It was a sight to behold! Hundreds of dog fashion lovers and their four-legged friends descended upon the 18th floor of the Hotel Pennsylvania Friday night to showcase pet fashion, rescue dogs and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the New York Pet Fashion Show. With this year’s theme The Crown Jewels of Fashion and Rescue, participants arrived in dazzling displays of royal regalia and designers crafted stunning creations harkening back to the Victorian era. Ornamentation, a key aspect to Victorian dress, ruled, with crystal and gem-encrusted treasures rocking… [Continue Reading]

It all started in a little atelier in the Ukraine. A master tailor passed his craft down to his son, who passed it down to his daughter. And what she did with it, has taken doggy design to a new level. Olga Yuditsky, founder of Orostani Couture, is one of the few designers today doing true couture, worthy of the finest fashion houses. I’ve highlighted pieces of hers in my stories before, but here is her story of how she went from the Ukraine to Chicago, by way of New York and Italy, to create doggy design to die for.… [Continue Reading]

19th Century LydiardGirl w/small dressed dog It’s fashion season, with New York Fashion Week about to kick off. Just preceding it, the dogs have their day, or I should say night, when the highly anticipated New York Pet Fashion Show hits the Hotel Pennsylvania this Friday, February 7th, and the city witnesses the epitome of doggy dress up. It used to be called the Pre-Westminster Pet Fashion Show because it does, indeed, precede the Westminster Kennel  Club Dog Show, one of the largest and most prestigious dog shows in the world. So, NYC is abuzz this week,… [Continue Reading]

  Evenings hanging in my Pupsaver Petite. Now, I can go everywhere with mom!   ** THIS POST WAS UPDATED ON DECEMBER 8, 2017 ** This is such an important topic, I’ve updated a 2014 post with fresh info. I am not an affiliate of Pupsaver; I’m a big fan of the product and the family who created it. Bark Bites for those on the go. The full scoop below. * Statistics show that driving with a dog unrestrained is dangerous and causes more accidents. In some states, it is illegal. * An unrestrained 10-pound dog in… [Continue Reading]