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Pencil Skirts, Key to Building a Timeless Wardrobe
Jessica LeSueur
Posted on April 13 2014
Few things are better than opening your closet and reaching for the perfect outfit. A look that is timeless-yet-modern, classic-yet-cool- a look that will help you to feel dynamic, chic and confident. Adding timeless pieces (link “Shabby Apple” site) to your wardrobe is the perfect way to feel certain that each time you reach [...]
Layering for Spring: The Eucalyptus Jacket Review
Frances Johnson
Posted on April 10 2014
One of my favorite things about the onset of Spring is ditching all my bulky blazers and heavy coats and swapping them out for light and colorful jackets. Shedding winter makes the world feel like a new and magical place, doesn’t it? Shabby Apple’s Eucalyptus Jacket is just the thing to get you started. The soft [...]
Women Who Inspire: Frida Kahlo
Alicia Barney
Posted on April 08 2014
Shabby Apple is a woman-owned, woman-run company aiming to empower women as well as dress them. With that mission in mind, this series highlights the many women who inspire us.Meet Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter and artist who expressed herself through intense and distinctive work.Five Things To Know: 1. She survived a devastating accident.In 1925, [...]
Audrey or Katharine: Favorite Outfits from the Hepburn Greats
Rebekah Baker
Posted on April 06 2014
Katharine Hepburn prefers fashion-forward masculine styles, while Audrey is renowned for timeless, feminine fashions. It's true, both Hepburns have totally different personalities and tastes, but when it comes to style, the icons both left their mark on the fashion world. So, which one has influenced your own wardrobe the most?As Audrey Hepburn said, “Once you [...]
The Gentleman's Game of Cricket
Jasmin Bollman
Posted on April 03 2014
Shabby Apple took to the pitch for our recent Sydney City photo shoot - the cricket pitch, that is. The game is beloved around the world, particularly in Australia, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate our breezy collection of dresses, skirts and tops than with a shoot that allowed the pieces [...]
Women Who Inspire: Julia Child
Alicia Barney
Posted on April 01 2014
Shabby Apple is a woman-owned, woman-run company aiming to empower women as well as dress them. With that mission in mind, this weekly series highlights the many women who inspire us.Meet Julia Child, the larger-than-life cookbook author and TV chef has been credited with inspiring generations of Americans to learn to cook. Five Things To [...]
Vintage-Inspired Photography
Courtney Bowlden
Posted on March 30 2014
Spring Break, Shabby Apple Style
Frances Johnson
Posted on March 27 2014
Though the snow falling outside my window has clearly not received the memo yet, spring is officially here! That means it's time for spring break, and a little vintage update to your tropical getaway wardrobe.First up: a pair of high-waisted shorts. You can go truly old-school with a bright solid, a simple stripe or polka-dot [...]
Women Who Inspire: Martha Graham
Alicia Barney
Posted on March 25 2014
Shabby Apple is a woman-owned, woman-run company aiming to empower women as well as dress them. With that mission in mind, we’re starting a new series to highlight the many women who inspire us. Women Who Inspire will celebrate individuals who have done interesting things and that make us want to do more, too.Meet Martha [...]
Frank Sinatra & the Shabby Apple Girl
Jasmin Bollman
Posted on March 23 2014
Chances are, you have a favourite Frank Sinatra song even if you don't realize it. Frank's songs are so ubiquitous, so ingrained into our shared cultural experiences, that it's impossible to not have one that you find yourself singing to yourself every now and then. Frank's popularity was at its height during the Golden Age [...]
Designer Sketches: Tropika Paraíso
Shabby Apple Team
Posted on March 20 2014
Tropika Paraíso, our 2014 swim collection, launched this week. Here's a look at the original sketches that helped to inspire production of the final line:Named in the native language of the Caribbean, the tropical-inspired collection features retro swimsuits and cover-ups, ideal for beach vacations or weekends spent lounging by the pool. The suits are flirty and [...]
Tropika Paraíso, a Collection from the Caribbean
Frances Johnson
Posted on March 17 2014
There are some places in the world that seem infused with a little bit of mystery and magic, where time moves a little more slowly and the nostalgia of the past is actually a thing of the present. The sultry islands of the Caribbean are just such places, and they provided plenty of inspiration for [...]
Inspired by the Roaring 20s
Jessica LeSueur
Posted on March 16 2014
Who else watched The Great Gatsby last year and was in awe over the fashion? Flapper dresses, high heels, short hair, pin curls, elegant evening wear, cloche hats, and some seriously insane jewelry--what’s not to love? It was effortless elegance. Welcome, ladies to the 1920's.We all have the twenties to thank for a major shift in [...]
Designer Sketches: Sydney City
Shabby Apple Team
Posted on March 10 2014
“Australia inspires even the smallest of details,” says Shabby Apple Creative Director, Autumn Kimball. The Sydney City Collection is all about details--tailored lines, fit-and-flare shillouetes, girly ruffles and bright custom prints.Yellows, greens and whites dominate our second spring line, while hints of tangerine and purple add an unexpected pop. It's a refreshing take on a [...]
Behind the Scenes in Sydney, Australia
The Shabby Apple Team
Posted on March 09 2014
Sydney City launced this week--the new collection is bright, feminine and full of fun.Take a peek behind the scenes to see for yourself: Sydney City: Bright Colors, Big City, New Collection from Shabby Apple on Vimeo.Sydney City pieces featured in the video: Lyle DressCricket DressCanary SweaterCanberra Dress (coming soon!)Merigold Dress in blue (coming soon!)Kali BraceletsVerde [...]
Sydney City Collection: Pieces for a Perfect Day
Frances Johnson
Posted on March 09 2014
There are few things more satisfying than planning the perfect day. You know, one filled with your favorite people, places, and pastimes. And a perfect day is only improved by the perfect wardrobe. The only catch being that the perfect wardrobe for a perfect day needs to be versatile and easy-to-wear, something that can [...]
An Aussie Daydream
Frances Johnson
Posted on March 06 2014
The Oscars and a Nod to Old Hollywood Glamour
Frances Johnson
Posted on March 03 2014