Lilibell's Couture is lovely little shop that makes adorable dresses, tutu dresses and vests (for you boys) that all double as harnesses, as well as just harnesses. How cool and convenient is that? No more trying to look fashionable and struggle with a harness at the same time, plus it's a quicker on/off and it's less bulky and cooler.
A bit about the shop owner and why she started Lilibell's (like my BFF, Lily!) Couture:
I'm a 40 something Mom of two fabulous furbabies, Chewy & Lilibell. I work in the legal field full time and in my spare time I design and sew clothes for my two Chihuahuas.
Lilibell's Couture was born out of my frustration of being unable to find matching boy and girl outfits for special occasions and also the lack of D rings or leash attachments on many outfits. I've been sewing since I was little and one day, after buying my new Janome, decided to start sewing clothes for Chewy and Lilibell! A good friend of mine gently encouraged me to start selling my designs and that is how Lilibell's Couture came about.
One of my very favorite things about this shop is that they have things for boys and girls, and they match! Check out these two Easter outfits (taken from Lilibell's Couture Etsy shop):
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| For the ladies |
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| For our men (or brothers/minions) |
PROS:
GREAT customer service! Nadine (the owner of Lilibell's Couture) is such a sweet and funny gal.
A-Freaking-Dorable!
Light, cottony material, which makes it both breathable and sleek.
Like I said, they come with optional D rings.
20% of the sales goes to Noah's Arks Rescue
Easy on, easy off.
Washable.
Nearly all the items are very reasonably priced.
Lots of things to choose from, including holiday wear.
CONS:
I would really like to see buckles on the front and possibly belly of the clothes.
She only sells up to a size 15-17" chest, which I just barely squeaked into with my gawjuss chest. It'd be nice to see these for bigger dogs, too.
This is breed specific, but the edges of the dress are just a tad too long for me.
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| It's for me! |
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| "Mine, mine, mine!" Excuse Mom's pale, bony hand. :p |
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| It came in pretty pink tissue paper! So classy. |
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| I think it'd be great if there were buckle/snaps (you know, like the ones on nylon collars!) here. |
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| Epic cuteness! |
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| Pose |
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| Pretty business cards |
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| It closes across the chest and under the chest/belly |
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| Aww! |
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| Going for a walk |
Overall, I give this harness 4 paws up! Make sure you go by Lilibell's Couture, and tell em Nola sent ya!
Kisses and Tail Wags,
Dachshund Nola
Woof! Woof! You look very LOVELY Nola. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
ReplyDeleteWe just LOVE the name of the shop! It's got to be good stuff with a name like that :)
ReplyDeleteYou look so beautiful in that dress Nola. You sure look mighty pretty in it.
Hugs,
Lily Belle
So cute! I'd be a little nervous depending on just the velcro to hold it all together though. BOL - keep in mind, my boys think they are sled dogs...
ReplyDeleteSam
You look super cute in that dress!
ReplyDeleteTHAT Dress looks LOVELY on you Nola... So feminine .
ReplyDeleteNow about that Velcro.... WE have dual duty Car harness/Walkin Harness thingys that MOM Made fur Ernie and Me... Even with as hard as ERNIE pulls... as long as DAD puts it on RIGHT... we have NEVER had any trouble with it not holding. Dad got Ernie's on once... with the Velcro only Half way in place.. and it did come loose a little bit... ALSO... with VELCRO vs.. buckle... there is some Built in.. adjustableness. Just sayin.
OH.... I furgot to say that the time Dad didn't get it on right... Ernie was STILL totally safe beclaws the other set of velcro DID hold him nice and secure... until mom got the Chest pawt... pressed together Straight. No worries.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is gorgeous and you are as cute as ever in it.
ReplyDeleteMillie
What a cute dress!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, we love Lilibell and Chewy!
ReplyDeleteYour dress is so beautiful, we don't know how Nadine makes such gorgeous clothes for dogs - they are better than human clothes!
You look divine Nola.
Dip Bridge and Elliot x
What pretty stuff! My Lily has a very similar dress
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Benny & Lily
Diva Shasta here - O-M-D! GURLLLLLL, u iz one cute diva lady in that dress. I went over tue Lilibell's Couture an'all her purty thingz r tue small fur either of us Beaglebratz an'velcro wood just not werk - egspeshally fur Shiloh :( . BUTT fur such a little lady az yourself - u r WERKIN'IT GOOD!
ReplyDeleteDiva Shasta
Your sure look beautiful in our harness
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning. Our Lady is sad these things don't come in big for us (we are not as sad). Have a great day. Lee and Phod
ReplyDeleteOh, pretty dresses! My fiance isn't really into putting Elka in non-utilitarian clothes, though. Of course, Elka's chest is far larger than 16 inches (her neck is 15)!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I need this. I have a few dresses but mom can't put on my harness with them because there isn't a place to hook my leash. I love the polka dots, cuuuute.
ReplyDeleteWe will have to check it out for the Grandpuppy. He is an Italian Greyhound and very small. ~Tuiren & Scylla
ReplyDeleteOoohh, that's a really smart idea! I love the matching boy/girl outfits, so sweet!
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely in that gorgeous dress, Nola! So cute.
xoxo
Marquie, Lassie & Petal
Oh my goodness, you are super cute!!!! Maybe the seller will take away some friendly notes about adding buckles/snaps to her close to accommodate our bustier weiner dogs.
ReplyDeleteOh my goshies, how ADORABLE! Definitely too cute for words. ;)
ReplyDeleteWoofs & huggies! <3
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
Looking good!
ReplyDeleteThat was very informative.
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT outfit! Nola has Auggie tried to wear it yet?
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Nellie
I love that there is a harness clip on the dress! Too bad I just have boys - I'd love to dress up my doxies in beautiful girly clothes!
ReplyDeleteNola you look absolutely fabulous in that dress!
ReplyDeleteI wish they made those for bigger dogs. I'd totally get one... Or six.