Darling Divas Boutique

May Flowers

2010-05-07T08:45:00.007-04:00

We've definitely been receiving our fair share of rain across most of the country, but as the saying goes, all those "showers, bring May flowers". Luckily for us, we don't need rain or water to enjoy the beatiful floral arrangements we have in store. Ranging from the sweet and innocent to bold and bright, summer dresses with floral prints are in full bloom at Darling Divas Boutique. Don't forget to stop and smell, or in this case just enjoy, the flowers!

MAY DAY! MAY DAY!

2010-04-27T14:42:00.002-04:00

Is your daughter's wardrobe in need of a rescue? Does she have an outfit that needs to be saved? Well, help is on it's way! Starting May 1st, we will be having a "May Day" sale. All Spring/Summer merchandise will be 25% off when you use the code "mayday" at checkout through May 3rd.

Item of the Week: Easter Bunny Approves!

2010-03-29T07:41:00.002-04:00

In honor of our little friend who will be visiting next weekend, we have chosen Cakewalk's Cup of Tea Shirt and Bunny Bag for our items of the week. Both items are from the popular "Elles in Wonderland" Spring 2010 collection. This week only they are 20% off... until Easter. Hurry, you don't want to be late for this very important date!

Buy and Save

2010-03-26T07:05:00.003-04:00

Don't forget you have until March 31st to earn one of our surprise codes worth $15, $25, $50 or even $100 towards a purchase in the month of April.

Spring Transition: Add Some Layers

2010-03-18T06:46:00.011-04:00

Sometimes less is more, but not with fashion. As we transition from Winter to Spring, it’s the perfect time to add some layers to your child’s wardrobe. The “hot” look will help add some warmth to those chilly Spring mornings, while allowing your daughter to show off a little individuality in her style. In addition, it’s a great way to extend and update their current wardrobe! Here are a few style tips to get you started:

Tip #1: Don’t be afraid to mix patterns and colors. You can really punch up the “wow” factor, with the layering piece.

Tip #2: Layer a shrug over a tank or summery floral dress and paired with jeans.

Tip #3: Choose layering pieces that are embellished for a bit of the bling-factor.

Tip #4: Pick a sweater made from soft fabrics to keep her warm and cozy all day.

Tip #5: Go simple for ultimate versatility. Solid cardigans, like white and navy, never go out of style.

Become a Passionista

2009-10-15T19:05:00.005-04:00

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Mammography Day (Friday, Oct. 16) and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure...

Darling Divas Boutique is hosting a Passionately Pink for the Cure Virtual Party on Friday, Oct. 16th (yes, that's tomorrow!).

Are you inspired to save a life? Passionately Pink for the Cure is a great way to do just that! It’s a fundraising program that inspires breast cancer advocacy and honors those affected by the disease. You’ll help raise awareness among your friends, family or co-workers and help end breast cancer forever!
So, get out your PINK wardrobe on Friday and become a Passionista. Wear it proudly to show your support for a great cause!

As an added incentive... everything PINK at DDB will be 25% off Friday AND we will donate 10% of all sales made on Friday, Oct 16th to Passionately Pink for the Cure. If you would like to make your own donation, please join the Darling Divas team at:

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Columbus Day Sale!

2009-10-09T08:55:00.002-04:00

We hope you are in the mood for a little adventure. There are so many great Fall items in our store right now to discover. Get ready to take the journey to www.darlingdivasboutique.com and we hope you find what you're looking for. In honor of Colubus Day, please use the code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 20% discount on all your new Fall purchases. You never know... sometimes the best discoveries are ones you weren't expecting to find.

Fall Back, Spring Forward

2009-08-20T07:15:00.004-04:00

No, it's not daylight savings time, it's Spring Market time! We haven't even received all of our Fall 2009 items and we have already returned from our Spring 2010 buying trip. You might think it's hard to get excited for a new season of tanks, shorts and sundresses, as most of you are just beginning to purchase sweaters, tights and jackets. And I might agree, however after seeing all the goodies that are available for Spring, it's not hard to change your tune! We were completely WOWWED with some our favorites lines, like Catimini, Room Seven, and Mim-Pi. But even more exciting are the fresh, new designers we found to bring in. Spring Pre-orders will start early January, so save that Christmas money!

Here are some of the Spring trends to watch out for!

New Colors: Navy, Navy, Navy! What would Spring be without the traditional nautical influence? However, this Spring you will find a twist on the classic: navy mixed with lime greens, pinks and bright yellows. In addition, you will find absolutely stunning shades of coral, in both prints and solids.

New Body Styles: Highwaisted dresses with bow belts, flutter sleeves and bubble sleeves on tops and dresses, and rompers - a welcome throw-back to the 70's.

New Themes: Folkloric embroidery on shirts and dresses, butterflies and deers, and lots of dots!

What a Doll!

2009-07-28T11:30:00.012-04:00

If your child enjoys playing with dolls; then she’s going to love these clothes. New for us this Fall, Lourdes is a line of children’s clothing that is both fashionable AND fun! Cute designs are adorned with fun motifs and removable dolls and are sure to be a hit!

The Lourdes brand, established over a decade ago in Portugal, quickly became known for their small decorative, hand painted articles. Their originality and creativity gained such recognition that they soon added a children’s collection. Always creating with a base of natural materials such as cotton, linen or wool their exclusive designs have created a distinguished style of dress for children.

But what makes these pieces so special, are the dolls that can easily be removed by snaps! The snaps are very solid, yet manageable for even small hands.

Come see the rest of our Lourdes line for Fall at:

http://www.darlingdivasboutique.com/lourdes-preorders.html

Christmas in July? Almost...

2009-06-07T07:02:00.009-04:00

June brings us the beginning of Summer and also the beginning of Fall Pre-orders! Hard to believe and maybe harder to even think about, but for anyone who loves a sneak peak of what's to come, this is definitely for you! Pre-orders give you a chance to view what's to come and even put a deposit on your most desired outfit. Also, it's a nice way to budget your boutique purchases. As an added bonus, all pre-orders will receive FREE SHIPPING! Just chose "preorder" from the shipping options drop-down box.

Currently, we have Catimini, Paper Wings, Chase 'N Sky, Misha Lulu, Pink Chicken, Mim-Pi, No Added Sugar, Marilyn Tov and Lourdes lines available for pre-purchase. In addition, throughout June and July we will be adding Room Seven, Neige, Deux Par Deux, Floriane and others. So, check back often!

http://www.darlingdivasboutique.com/pre-orders.html

European Lines - 30% Off

2009-05-17T20:38:00.002-04:00

Wow! All of our awesome European lines are now marked down 30% off retail! Lines like Catimini, Mim-Pi, Claesen's, No Added Sugar, Room Seven and much, much more!! Get them now while the selection is the best!

Misha Lulu

2009-02-22T18:05:00.005-05:00

Misha Lulu is a family owned and operated fashion brand, founded by Joe and Karen Salazar. Karen, a native of El Salvador, came to the United States in the late '80's to study fashion design. She married Joe Salazar, a graphic designer, and moved to South Pasadena with their daughter Isabela.

Inspired by her faith, Latin culture, motherhood and her European travels, Karen was determined to leave corporate America, and in 2005 she created her very own collection of t-shirts that reflected the Salazar's love for art, nature and family. The result was Misha Lulu, the name Karen gave to her imaginary friend when she was growing up in El Salvador.

Since then, Misha Lulu has grown from a small t-shirt collection to a cohesive multi-category lifestyle brand which is designed using organic fabrics, original graphics, fun prints and exciting silhouettes, which have truly positioned themselves in the toddler market. The Misha Lulu character has now come to life through the Misha Lulu clothing line and serves as the inspiration behind it. You are going to fall in love with Misha Lulu!

We have just received the first two groupings for this season and they are truly unique. The first is a carnival of pinks and blues, abounding with elephants and polka dots. My favorite piece from this group is called the Elephanito Jumper:

The second grouping is called Prairie Misha. Inspired by nature, it has an organic feel with brown ginghams, red strawberries, blue birds and cute mushrooms. A new silhouette for Misha Lulu this season is called the Afternoon Dress, perfect for a summer day:

You can see these and other Misha Lulu designs at:

http://www.darlingdivasboutique.com/misha-lulu.html

Why the Chicken Crossed the Road

2009-02-10T17:38:00.005-05:00

From Earnshaws Magazine, February 2009 edition

Just two years after Pink Chicken launched it's bohemian-inspired girls' line, the New York apparel company is opening its first store. "Everything for us has happened organically," said owner/designer Stacey Frase, whose business began above her garage in Amagansett, N.Y., where she and her family spend their summers. This May, Fraser will open a 200-square-foot Hamptons boutique in a former ice cream shop on Main Street. "The location is ideal not only because it's close to [the] summer home", she said, "but because the area's laid-back resort feel echoes Pink Chicken's aesthetic." The line offers '60's inspired print dresses, rompers and diaper covers as well as knits and leggings for girls sizes 12 months to 8 years; Fraser has also added a handful of coordinating women's dresses.

We are so excited to be carrying this new and upcoming line at Darling Divas Boutique. We love the fresh fun styles and great prints. Check out Pink Chicken's unique styles at:

http://www.darlingdivasboutique.com/pink-chicken.html

Tiers of Joy

2009-01-09T06:26:00.005-05:00

It's as simple as adding a layer of fabric, but the result is often a dramatic silhouette and a visionary treat. Designers have been using tiers and layers for centuries, but you'll be pleasantly surprised to see the updated creations for this Spring. Styles can vary from a romantic tiered sundress, like the Delta dress from Room Seven:

a hip bohemian skirt, like the Anna skirt from Pink Chicken:

or a fun and flouncy skirt, like the Labo skirt from Catimini:

Regardless of the style you choose, it will surely be treasured by the little one in your life. And, I hope, fill you all with tiers of joy!

You can find these, and other examples of tiered clothing at our website:

www.darlingdivasboutique.com

Be sure to check us out!

Starting the Year off Fresh and New!

2009-01-01T08:01:00.009-05:00

I love January first! What a fun and exciting day. You can start over, with all new resolutions (that haven't been broken) and everything seems fresh, new and clean! Also, this is the time when you start seeing signs of Spring in the stores. Out with the old and dark items and in with bright, cheery prints and colors! So, I'm thrilled to add four new lines to our expanding collection of Spring designs!

We now have one of my favorite lines available for pre-order, Misha Lulu! Misha Lulu is a family owned and operated clothing company. The designer, Karen Salazar, and her husband have created an infant and toddler brand inspired by their heritage and the Latin culture. The result is a retro-modern collection that is a reflection of faith, art and nature.

Another new line for us is Kids Ink, a collection of fun and fresh clothing for infants, toddlers and kids! Their signature designs and ultra-soft fabrics provide both great fashion and supreme comfort. Based in Southern California, the Kids Ink collection is inspired by pop art, whimsical fantasy, and an eclectic mix of cultures. This is a perfect line for your little fashionista and rockstar! And best of all... Kids Ink is proudly made in the USA!

Check out these, as well as other new lines at:

http://www.darlingdivasboutique.com/

Trend Watch for Spring - Liberty Prints

2008-12-19T20:04:00.009-05:00

Long live Liberty... You'll notice lots of liberty prints this Spring in a variety of shapes. Liberty style fabric is characterized by tender palettes, attractive flowers, and detailed movement. Designers embraced these floral fabrics using them to create very feminine pieces with a slight hint of simpler days.

One such designer is Brechtje Olsthoorn from Room Seven, who grew up watching her parents design and produce the Dutch clothing line, Oilily. Fabrics have always played in important part in her life. "All my life I've been used to seeing fabrics, colours and motifs all around me. I guess this has eventually inspired me to go down along the same path of playing with fabrics, shapes, flowers and colours."

She started her own company in 1994, designing a bedding and accessories collection. Eventually she added a children's clothing line, using the same colorful mix of checks and prints that creates the typical Room Seven look.

Check out more of Room Seven and other liberty prints at

http://www.darlingdivasboutique.com/room-seven.html

2008-11-29T15:32:00.003-05:00

Our website is now up and running! We've already received our first shipment of dresses and we're adding pre-sale items daily. It won't be long before our store is filled with garments galore for both your darling diva and dude! However, if you're the type that doesn't want to miss out on the best pieces or to ensure you have the correct sizes, you may be interested in our Pre-sale option. It's a great way to guarantee you'll receive the items you are wanting when they arrive in our store. For more information you can go to our Pre-sale section on our website at:

http://www.darlingdivasboutique.com//pre-orders.html

Oh My, Ooh La La!

2008-11-11T12:54:00.006-05:00

Our first shipment is on it's way and soon we will have our website up and running. Yea!! Ooh La La Couture dresses will be here soon and just in time for Holiday parties. What little girl wouldn't feel so posh in one of these special flouncy dresses made with ribbons, bling and tulle?! I think Fancy Nancy would definitely approve!

http://www.darlingdivasboutique.com/ooh-la-la-couture.html

Blythe Dolls... ahead of their time

2008-10-26T17:44:00.003-04:00

Blythe dolls were originally created in 1972, designed by Marvin Glass and Associates and manufacturered by Kenner. After only a year of production, it was decided Blythe's big head and changing eye color was too scary for children.

After many years, a friend introduced photographer Gina Garan to Blythe and she instantly fell in love. In 2000, Gina produced a book called "This is Blythe" with images she photographed and collected of the original Blythe doll. Blythe become an instant hit and has now achieved cult status.

What was initially a failure in the toy industry, has made a comeback and is the inspiration to one of my favorite Spring lines... Mim Pi. As you will soon see, dolls will be a big trend in fashion this Spring.

Trend Watch: Retro clothing

2008-10-06T12:31:00.002-04:00

Lola & James is an innovative, eco-conscious children’s clothing line created by Paula Scolaro-Sikking, a Montreal-born graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. The line features bold and creative looks such as vintage concert t-shirts, colorful designs made from recycled fabrics and materials, and customized recycled cashmere blankets. The line caters to both boys and girls, sizes 0/6 months to 10 years old. Formerly branded under the Claude label, Scolaro-Sikking launched Lola & James in the spring of 2007, motivated by her best muse, daughter Lola James born in May 2006. Lola carries the same one-of-a-kind, independent streak as the clothes she inspires.

Celebrity clients have included Kelly Ripa, Angelina Jolie, Courtney Cox, Eddie Vedder, Bruce Willis and Gwen Stefani.

Check them out: http://www.lolaandjames.com/

Welcome!

2008-10-05T20:04:00.000-04:00

Designing stage... that's where we are right now. It's all coming together and I can't wait until the finished product! It's definitely a work in progress right now, but I can see the light... And just wait until you see some of the great new lines that we're carrying for Spring. Soon, that's all I can tell you.