Cupcakes and Cashmere

Current Craze

February 24th, 2009

One Saturday last month, I was shocked to find only a skeleton of where my beloved Built by Wendy store used to be on 3rd Street. With my face pushed up against the glass, I’m sure I disturbed a few diners at the nearby cafe, but that store filled a much-needed niche for vintage inspired clothes with a bit of sass. Luckily, Wendy still has a wonderfully organized site and her Spring line is filled with preppy pieces that will be perfect for outdoor barbecues and daytime concerts.

1. Chambray Drawstring Tank Dress, $239.
2. Chambray Tiered Ruffle Skirt, $171.
3. Patio Stripe Boxers, $149.
4. Patio Stripe Sport Tank Dress, $214.
5. Patio Stripe Pleated Minidress, $214.
6. Window Blouse, $203.

P.S. Don’t you just wish you had this model’s hair? Oh and her tan wouldn’t hurt either.

http://deepinvogue.blogspot.com Deep In Vogue
Her hair truly is amazing! And i love crisp, clean lines of the clothes!
http://www.street-inspiration.blogspot.com hippiegirl
thanks
i’d love to trade links!
http://chicknamedhermia.wordpress.com Catherine
Wow those clothes are lovely …..wish they were a little less expensive tho
http://littleinsomniaclolita.blogspot.com andhari
I love the ruffle skirt!
http://kristymariko.blogspot.com kristy
your hair is just as awesome as hers!
i agree with catherine that this stuff is a little out of my price range, but i do love the ruffle skirt and outfit #3!
http://www.leeselooks.blogspot.com lisa
oh dear.
covet.
you are so bad emily!
always making me crave.

i agree- love her hair!
makes me want to go a tad lighter but i am scared to dye my virgin hair!
xx
http://www.luphia.blogspot.com Luphia
oh mine, i am so in love with the relaxed chic look, yes gorgeous hair & girl too!
http://christinaphillis.blogspot.com Christina
You are right about the clothes. Very cool! And, yes, I loved the model’s hair.
http://alreadypretty.com Sal
Do love me some chambray …
http://twoellie.blogspot.com paula
I love this stuff. Maybe I just need to buy the patterns and start making my own:)
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http://zombielace.blogspot.com zombielace
I especially love those shorts, I need them in my life before summer, STAT! haha…
http://www.thecherryblog.co.uk Nicki
number 5 is my absolute fave – i want! xx
http://being-red.blogspot.com valerie
i’m been commenting on everyone’s blogs about this line. i’m obsessed! that tiered denim skirt will be my next purchase…i just can’t stop looking at it! so they closed the LA store? that’s awful! thank goodness the whole think didn’t go belly up. what would we do?!
http://carlotta-myway.blogspot.com/ carlotta
her hair are just perfect!!
the clother are so beautiful, the striped shirt and the ruffle skirt are my fav..but no sellers here in Milan
http://www.korculastyle.blogspot.com lindley
her hair is awesome. love the color. and love all of these pieces!
http://www.thebudgetbabe.com Budget Babe
i could see you rockin any of these looks with ease!
Anne
eh. a little too plain.
http://www.baileyandmeister.com hanako66
these are so cute and yes…obsessed with her hair!
http://www.diamondcanopywinn.blogspot.com Winnie
The tiered ruffle skirt is so pretty!
http://www.snooknbubs.blogspot.com Heidi
Love the #5 dress. A website is never as much fun as a boutique. Boo hoo.
http://www.baileyandmeister.com hanako66
I just gave you an award on my blog:) Have a great day!!
http://www.ontheblogbandwagon.blogspot.com Wanderlusting
I’m sure if I lived in California or somewhere perenially warm and splendid, I would down with her clothes. I’m just too up North and not cooly casual enough for them
http://trendygourmandise.blogspot.com Trendy Gourmandise
i’m crazy about the ruffle skirt !
http://ohmishka.blogspot.com Michelle
These are gorgeous. I love the frills and stripes. Plus I would kill to have her hair!
http://bi-style.blogspot.com Julitta
Nice clothes! Gorgeous.
http://www.heart-of-light.blogspot.com/ Rachel (Heart of Light)
That stripe-y shirt makes it hard to continue on my shopping hiatus. Maybe I’ll use it as inspiration to finally sew up some of the BBW patterns I have lying around.
http://littlemollycake.com/index.php MollyCake
really good sales too, check back often and you’ll find all this on sale. i’d wear it all!
http://www.unbeweavable.blogspot.com Elizabeth Marie
Those are adorable! I know where that store is and I didn’t know it was gone
P.S I’m dying for her tan. I just did a swimwear post and I was thinking…ummm well these winter legs aren’t going to work!
Love your blog!
Jerry
You and this model have similar hair as well as skin tone. And the fact that you don’t recognize it is annoying.
http://www.siljesfashion.com silje
Wow, wish we had that brand here. Love that tiered skirt!!
http://www.chicsensibility.blogspot.com CHIC Sensibility
I love this collection. I really want that ruffle skirt. Thanks for the insight.
Stay fab,
CS
http://cafefashionista.blogspot.com Cafe Fashionista
Looks 5 and 6 are my favorites – though I want them all!
http://redotter580.blogspot.com Julia
The gray looks so sleek!
http://hildemollerknag.blogspot.com Becca
I love these garments. Totally checking out the online shop!
http://copperoranges.blogspot.com Lexie
i love those shorts! and the tan. and the hair.
http://fashionherald.blogspot.com fashion herald
i agree, she’s perfectly tan and love the hairstyle.
http://moderndreamer.blogspot.com S. Elisabeth
those outfits are adorable, but too far out of my price range. =(
http://nikymarie.blogspot.com Nicole Marie
i’m in love
http://freeteyme.blogspot.com freeteyme
#2,3 and 5 please!
http://notesfromdionne.blogspot.com Dionne C
Oooh, outfits 4, 5 and 6 are gorgeous! What lovely pieces!
http://shopinchic83@yahoo.com Shop In Chic
I love the tank dress and the ruffle skirt. Fantasic finds!
http://www.doodercity.com deana
I love Built by Wendy!
Thanks for posting her stuff.
http://www.saseaboutique.blogspot.com Katie Snead
number 5 is a MUST have! I am saving it in my favorites for a rainy day!
http://shesdressingup.blogspot.com She’s Dressing Up
Oooh love the tiered skirt!
http://simplygrove.blogspot.com simplygrove
What a great collection!!!
http://madebygirl.blogspot.com jennifer ramos
As always your selections ROCK…that striped top is calling my name…oh yea.
Jen Ramos
‘Cards & Prints You’ll Love…’
http://www.madebygirl.com
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http://www.ohdearleah.blogspot.com Leah Holden
hii,
love the blog!
do you wanna rade links?
xx
http://thelovelydove.blogspot.com Carissa
ooh, love #5. don’t love the price. that’s a wallet-buster. darn.
http://lovelyfringe.blogspot.com/ Adrianna
I’m totally in love with everything especially the ruffled skirt, and the #5 dress.