The epitome of cuteness, this works great for layering under a vest for a fun “back-to-school” look, or pairing with your favorite jeans! Even better, it’s on sale today only: 30% off. Limited sizes available. Previously $36, now just $25. Get it while you can. But look out, your younger sister might be borrowing it from your closet every other day.

Shop the Bouquet Top

NOTE: All sales are final on FF purchases

The delightful denim dress that’s flattering on any body type is yours 20% off, with free shipping. Get it for $44, (previously $55) and pay no shipping charge! Friday only. Feel feminine and cute at a modest price. ☺

Shop the Stardust Dress

NOTE: All sales are final on FF purchases, shipping refunded after purchase

Sometimes your dresses become like dear friends, well this dress is exactly that.

In all started with two girlfriends…
In Junior high we used to buy matching shirts for our birthday every year. As we got older matching shirts weren’t so easy to find to fit our different body types (and let’s face it, it wasn’t so cute anymore: ). On our last attempt, our 16th birthday, we were near frantic- we couldn’t find a single top that matched our criteria. It was just when we were about to give up our birthday tradition, when we saw it. The cutest blue and white striped dress you’ve ever seen. It fit, and to this day I can’t wear that dress without a feeling of exuberance coming with it.
So here we are, still matching, and still loving it. (we do call each other to make sure we aren’t wearing the same dress to the same party! Yikes!)

Never have I received so many compliments as when I wear that dress. Rumor has it- you’ll get them too.

In honor of all long-lasting friendships, we’ve called it the “Best friend Shirtdress”.
From it’s pointed collar to it’s flattering tie waist, and appropriate length- it will become a closet favorite, guaranteed.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Ender! (#4)  our 12-hour lipstick winner:)

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(Thanks to Random.org)

So you walk into Target, head to the girls department looking for a cute school dress—> and what do you find?

A be-sequinned halter top with the words “Girls RULE” plastered across the bust. But don’t worry- it’s in baby pink with hot pink polka dots to keep it innocent.

uh huh sure.

 What happens when your little sister doesn’t want to look like Hannah Montana? 

That’s when you’re really glad Shabby Apple opened their Pre-teen line.

Women’s style in miniature, these dresses are mature yet girly. Modest but spunky.

My sister Brooke (11) who’s tall for her age (6″ taller than her twin brother;) loves the “GI Jane”. It’s perfect for romping, climbing, washing & wearing while still looking like a lady in training.

Do your sister (or daughter) a favor, ditch the jeans for a day.

From Kate @ Shabby Apple:  $10 off your order through Septebmer 10th!

Use Promo code: empoweredtraditionalist10off  (insert in “coupon box” at checkout)

Hey Girls! Yes, it’s that time of the week, and our special today is our Regent Frock (any of the 4 colors). For the next 24 hours, get this dress 35% off! It was $62, now you can get this darling, one-of-a-kind, suit-any-occasion dress for just $40! Hurry while you can, Friday only!

NOTE: All sales are final of FF purchases

Whatever else she may be, Michelle Obama is rapidly becoming a style icon of enormous magnitude. Her chic, vintage inspired combinations flatter her figure while maintaining modesty and sophistication.

She truly has a beautiful sense of style.

One of her excellent staples is wide belts, nipping in the waist at the smallest part of the ribs.

Do: 

-Wear the wide belted over a long cardigan (see the peach combo)

-Wear Contrasting  and monochomatic belts.  The matching belt makes a softer statement, so vary it depending on the desired look.

-Wide and skinny belts. If you havn’t tried a wide belt- do it now.

Too good to be true?

Not this time.

I love this product as it provides true lip-color for 12+ hours. Fantastic for photo shoots, work-days or formal events. We’re giving one away just to say how much we like them.

Enter you name in the comments field to add your name to the drawing.

With a total of 94 votes, the June Wrap is clearly our winner!

You will hear more from Bernadette as we get closer to the Spring launch- For now, we are content to wish her congratulations and many commendations on a job well done!

Warm regards,

The C-T design team

Hey All,

The CT team is currently on the East coast, yea, I’m writing from a internet cafe in the beautiful state of Maryland-

So give us a few days as we process all these fabulous votes and announce our winner !

yay for contests.

-CT