The 1960's was a decade of all encompassing change in the fashion world.  There were many different and amazing artistic and fashion influences; from the glamourous Jacky Kennedy, to the pop art of Andy Warhol, to the young kids of the British rock'n roll scene, just to mention a few.  All of  these wonderful emerging trends and silhouettes were so successful they are still influencing todays modern wardrobe.  So time to feel fabulous and embrace the 60's fashion sense!

It’s finally starting to feel like winter here in New York, but we’re already sick of it! Luckily, many of us here at teddy have plans to escape the city slush and take a winter vacation. I, for one, will be traveling home to California next week, and thought I’d share some packing tips for anyone else lucky enough to be venturing to warmer climates. The thought of California usually inspires images of sun, sand, and perfect temperatures; but I always like to remind myself that it is still winter on the West Coast. I definitely intend to soak up some 75 degree sunshine, but it’s best to remember that there’s a difference between dressing appropriately for mid-summer 75 degrees and mid-winter 75 degrees. I’ll be sticking to classic prints and keeping my color palette mostly dark with a splash of bright. It’s also always important to check the weather before you go on vacation. From growing up in California, I know that the temperature tends to drop drastically at night so I always carry a big handbag to hold extra layers! Here are 9 pieces I’d love to take on vacation with me:

-Kimie, Manager of teddy NY 

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Whether you prefer to spend your snow days hitting the slopes or drinking hot cocoa by the fire, teddy has the perfect pieces for your weekend at the ski lodge. From stylish hats and cozy scarves to comfortable cardigans and the perfect coat, we’ve got what you need to look your best despite the cold. Here you’ll find a few looks that are sure to appeal to indoor and outdoor girls alike!

We're getting ready for Spring here at teddy! This week Lucy and I visited the Fame and Intermezzo trade shows to do a little Spring buying. Of course, we stopped in to see some of our favorite lines like Ark & Co and Many Belles Down, but this season we were also happy to find some great new labels like Skies Are Blue and Ladakh. 

After scouring the show for the best possible finds, what we can promise for you this Spring are racks filled with your favorite cuts, colors, and prints. Brilliant colors will be all over the place this season, but some of our favorites were the brightest reds, deep pinks, and cool turquoise. Trending everywhere were animal, stripe, and micro prints, and we were sure to grab the best! Be on the lookout for the cutest owl print blouse - we can't wait for it to arrive! And, as always, we were on the hunt for the most beautiful summer dresses. Whether you like to keep it classic (little black), bohemian (flowy orange), or feminine (watercolor floral), we've got the perfect dress for you.  Even though winter seems to be finally settling in here in New York, look on the bright side! Spring merch will begin arriving in stores and online next month!

- Kimie, Manager of teddy NY

Take our advice for the best style for you shape and make it a dazzling holiday party week!

Want to flatter your shape while adding whimsy to your wardrobe this winter?  We here at teddy have got it covered!  From silhouettes to accessories we’re here to create a fabulous new look just for you! And remember, free shipping until December 25th!

These vegan leather clutches have two things in common... they are all inspired by gorgeous natural textures like reptile and ostrich, and they all go with just about anything!  The neutral hues make them a classic staple, tailor-made for versatility.  They're the perfect gift or stocking stuffer!

Each bag has ample space, a cell phone pocket, and disaster-proof magnetic closures.  With embossing and glittering gold embellishments, you may want to score these clutches pre-holiday so you can debut them during this season's festivities.  As party accessories go, they add drama and edge to a little black dress, sophistication to a bright, colorful outfit, and subtle shine to a neutral ensemble. 

Browse clutches for these bags + more holiday arm candy!!

And remember, free shipping until December 25th!

 At teddy, we all have firsthand experience with the drama of trying to pick out a gift for an impossibly tricky, lady recipient.  There are so many factors that can make gifting a difficult task: What if it doesn't fit her?  What if it's not her taste? What if she's allergic to chocolate - or worse - CHEER!?  That's why the teddy elves have scoured our merch to bring you six foolproof ideas.  We truly believe there is something here for every gal in your life.  Plus, we've skipped the overt holiday gear to ensure that even the scrooge on your list comes away happy...all for under $50!!

We've got you covered with a starry bobble ring for your cool aunt (the back of the ring is elastic and fits all sizes!), hammered gold rectangle earrings (with mass-appeal) for your mother-in-law, fingerless gloves for your ever-texting little sis, a subtle green quartz necklace for your elegant mom, festive, sophisticated gloves for your boss, and a cutesy plum owl clutch for...YOURSELF (hey, you're gonna need something to carry all of these weighty accessories in)!

Click to browse the under $50 collection!

Here at teddy, when we sit around the design table, we talk all kinds of fashion particulars: silhouettes, trends, colors, moods, seasons, and on and on…  The one look that keeps coming up over and over again and that stands out among all of our discussions is the maxi dress.  Why you ask, ”the maxi?”  Because, if done correctly, it is simply the perfect dress - as perfect as any “perfect little black dress” can be - if not better.

So, we set forth to create our idea of the perfect maxi dress. For us, perfection lies with simplicity, and that is where this silhouette began.  A simple wrap that anyone can wear, the choice of fabric blend was vital for this dress.  Since there is a lot of it, it has to feel like butter against the skin.  We searched high and low and around the globe to find a 92/8 rayon spandex blend which makes you feel like you’ve just had a luscious body butter rub down (this can be our little secret) when you slip it on.

The seventies was an exciting time for celebrating individual spirituality, exploring indigenous cultures, and creating a unique style that combined hippie sensibilities with new-age bohemian flare. 

In the 1979 movie, The Rose, Bette Midler’s character, loosely based on rock legend, Janis Joplin, embodied the free-spirited nature of the era.  With billowy skirts, big floppy hats and beads, beads, beads, Ms. Midler was an unmistakable boho chick.  Check out The Rose Collection for our picks!

 Does your wardrobe feel dull?  Are you looking to add some spice to your closet?  Look no further, it’s time to Think Pink!  Whether it’s fuschia or magenta, a dusty rose or pale pink, this color adds a natural blush to your cheeks and feminine bounce to your step.   Perfect for the holiday season, make a statement in a bright pink evening dress.  Wanting something that says simple & classy? Pair ballet slipper pink with black and you can’t go wrong.   

Feeling more subtle?  Take cues from celebrities and add a touch of pink with a whimisical top, cardigan or scarf.  Need your look to go from day to night, add some pink semi-precious jewelry to fancify your outfit.   Women always feel their prettiest in pink! Shop the Pretty In Pink Collection!

Butterflies, owls, birds and rabbits have been flying (and hopping) off the shelves this season.  We've seen these adorable prints through trend reports in Elle, on fashion blogs like Eat.Sleep.Wear, and now you can find them on shopteddy.com, via our Brooklyn design studio! 

Here are just a few ways to style our animal skirts!  Also, try going preppy and pairing them with a collared button down, or edgy with a fuzzy or leather jacket.

These lovely, pleated woven skirts with side-zip closure come in rabbit, butterfly and owl prints.  If you're really diggin this look, you can also try our black or red bird dresses by one of our favorite vendors, Peppermint!

Affordable fashion is a key ingredient in the teddy recipe.  But the real bang for your buck is in finding a collection of accessories and apparel that work great together in your closet for optimal mix-and-match-age.  Here are just a few ways to style some of our favorite under $50 blues and neutrals!

Twiggy:

Pair the Black Fuzzy Sweater ($48) with the Black and White Striped Dress ($45) and Black Feline Sunglasses ($26) for an utterly Mod look.

Playing with Textures:

The scrunchy surface of the Slate Blue Tank ($40) is especially lovely with the Silver Cut-out Leaf Earrings ($32) and the Light Beige Faux Ostrich Clutch ($48), a gorgeous textured envelope bag.

Sweet Nostalgia:

The Black and White Chiffon Hearts Dress ($38) is adorably retro with the Slate Grey Super Soft Fuzzy Sweater ($48), the Grey Wool Cloche Cap with Bow ($32), the Better Day Blue Gem Earrings ($38.00), and the Oval Alice Blue Gold Ring ($45).

Shimmer after sunset in earth tones and romance incarnate! 

Browse through our semi precious section any time of year for classic staples that make styling easy.  Here are some pairings for your inspiration courtesy of the girls at teddy...

Trees at Sea

Turquoise, Green & Gold Beaded Bracelet, Star Gazer Powder Blue Ring, Green Onyx Gold Plated Ring, Smokey Topaz Gold Plated Pendant Necklace

Love Story

Gold and Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings, Oval Alice White Gold Ring, Smokey Topaz Gold Plated Ring, Ruby Gold Plated Ring

Sadly, we can't always go home before grabbing cocktails after a long day, and that's why the fashion gods created beautiful and versatile pieces that can take us from sunrise to sunset.

The Take Me Out Tonight Dress has back-baring, criss-cross straps, and sexy, tear-drop cut-outs in the front... but no one would know it underneath the Stone Faux Suede Tuxedo Jacket.  Lose the coverup at night for a truly jaw-dropping look.

Start with the Abstract Racer-back Tank and the Fig Knit Swing Mini, and add the Knit Cardi with Full Lace Back.  Pair these with a subtle necklace like the Blue Quartz Drop and some simple black flats with a bit of embellishment. 

Kick this look up by trading in the cardigan for a black fur vest, the necklace for a bolder piece like the Smokey Citrine Laureate, and the shoes for some tough-girl booties.

• Name: Katie
• Hometown: Providence, RI
• Favorite Color: Tangerine
• Sign: Capricorn
• Everyone Should Own: An over-sized, racer-back tank
• Still Wearing My: Cut-offs from 10^th grade
• Last Station Created on Pandora: Tom Petty
• Fav Season to Splurge:  Any season that boasts 65 degrees+ weather
• Fav Mag: Glamour + House Beautiful

You can find Katie’s teddy favorites, as well as other staff picks here!

As trade show regulars, we advise you to stay focused, hydrated, and leave the 6-inch heels to the trained professionals.  Last week, teddy was at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC, along with 14,000 other attendees, shopping Coterie for our favorite ready-to-wear & accessories vendors while also keeping an eye out for interesting fashion rookies… 

1.  With over 1,200 exhibitors, there were a lot of styles to file through.  We fell in love with Willow & Clay (you will too, check out their gorgeous lookbook.  The prints are heavenly).  teddy co-owner and buyer, Lucy, poses with some of the spring styles that she picked up (well in advance!) for the website and stores.

2.  Lucy chats with a rep from Marlyn Schiff, a familiar brand on the teddy jewelry roster.  FYI: Lucy’s due in October!

3.  We made a quick stop at Moda Manhattan for AccessoriesTheShow and FAME, which features Junior and Young Contemporary apparel.

Sloane Ranger wants to cover your otherwise boring luggage and laptop cases in a spray of colorful ponies, Scotty dogs, owls and whales…and we’re not complaining. These new kids on the block are quickly becoming one of our favorite new vendors. What can we say? We’re a sucker for details…

Click these products to see some of our Sloane merch!  And check out this link for the full teddy collection.

This Fall, everything old is new again!  We've seen it popup on the streets of New York and in the recent shows of designers like Carolina Herrera and Antonio Marras.  Right now at teddy, we're deeply inspired by sweet 1950's prints, flouncy full dresses, sexy secretary skirts, fitted bodices and the hot Greasers jackets that add the edge needed to level the saccharine.  

Why the 1950's you ask?  Drawing upon this era allows you to be bold yet kitschy and to celebrate your femininity with silhouettes that hug your curves in all the right places.  And, even if you don't have many curves to speak of, these Fall styles worn by some of our favorite celebs will help you fake it! 

Emma Stone somehow manages to be one-part sexy and one-part hilarious.  Here she pulls off both sweet and gritty in a full-skirted frock like our teddy label Butterfly Print Party Dress, a fierce cover-up like the Soft Motorcycle Jacket and a tote like the Caramel Mini Retro Purse.

Pippa is a classic Betty in a printed dress like our Chiffon Hearts, a black jacket like the Cropped Black Blazer and a carry-on like the Faux Ostrich Clutch.

Lake Bell stole Meryl Streep's man in It's Complicated and she's stolen our hearts in this gloriously ladylike ensemble.  Try our Chiffon Tank, Black Tulip Skirt, and Teal Woven Wristlet for a similar effect.

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