Mrs. American Made

Dobbin Clothing: Dobbin Talks To: Blogger Ana Bogusky of Mrs. American Made

I realized I never reblogged this because the link was down for a while, but now they are back up. And out with a new Spring 2013 line. 

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As you know, Dobbin is 100% manufactured in the USA, specifically here in NYC’s Garment District. American manufacturing allows small companies like us to make high-quality product in small quantities and still sell them at fair prices. We’re so lucky to have access to the best pattern makers,…

Black and white and khaki all over #MadeinUSA Outfit details: Carol Little black and white print top; unlined khaki cropped jacket from Juicy Couture (from the days when they actually were “made in the Glamourous U.S.A.); black skinny jeans by True Religion; “Sela” short boots by Calleen Cordero This an easy casual outfit for a “nothing special” day, put together from a few favorite pieces. The black jeans go with everything and have just a bit of stretch so they are super comfortable. The short jacket gives the outfit shape and a little layer of warmth. The top is something I bought many years ago and I had no idea how much use I would get out of it. The company is no longer in business, but the top has traveled to many places with me and has been worn many ways. It is light, breathable and washable and does not wrinkle even if wadded up in the tightest corner of a suitcase. And it looks just as good with jeans (black, white, or blue) as it does tucked into a skirt for a dressier occasion. And there’s no need for a necklace with the lovely tulle flower detail along the collar. 
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Black and white and khaki all over #MadeinUSA Outfit details: Carol Little black and white print top; unlined khaki cropped jacket from Juicy Couture (from the days when they actually were “made in the Glamourous U.S.A.); black skinny jeans by True Religion; “Sela” short boots by Calleen Cordero This an easy casual outfit for a “nothing special” day, put together from a few favorite pieces. The black jeans go with everything and have just a bit of stretch so they are super comfortable. The short jacket gives the outfit shape and a little layer of warmth. The top is something I bought many years ago and I had no idea how much use I would get out of it. The company is no longer in business, but the top has traveled to many places with me and has been worn many ways. It is light, breathable and washable and does not wrinkle even if wadded up in the tightest corner of a suitcase. And it looks just as good with jeans (black, white, or blue) as it does tucked into a skirt for a dressier occasion. And there’s no need for a necklace with the lovely tulle flower detail along the collar. 
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Black and white and khaki all over #MadeinUSA Outfit details: Carol Little black and white print top; unlined khaki cropped jacket from Juicy Couture (from the days when they actually were “made in the Glamourous U.S.A.); black skinny jeans by True Religion; “Sela” short boots by Calleen Cordero

This an easy casual outfit for a “nothing special” day, put together from a few favorite pieces. The black jeans go with everything and have just a bit of stretch so they are super comfortable. The short jacket gives the outfit shape and a little layer of warmth.

The top is something I bought many years ago and I had no idea how much use I would get out of it. The company is no longer in business, but the top has traveled to many places with me and has been worn many ways. It is light, breathable and washable and does not wrinkle even if wadded up in the tightest corner of a suitcase. And it looks just as good with jeans (black, white, or blue) as it does tucked into a skirt for a dressier occasion. And there’s no need for a necklace with the lovely tulle flower detail along the collar. 

Springtime neutrals #MadeinUSA Outfit details: Three Dots print top from RueLaLa; jacket by Nanette Lepore; gray skinny jeans by Bullet Blue jeans; “Sela” short boots by Calleen Cordero; earrings by Marie Louise Designs, Miami; vintage brooch from my mother and grandmother I just love when I can do head to toe made in America looks like this. I wore this outfit last week to dinner with Governor Hickenlooper at the Governor’s Mansion, and I liked it so much I repeated it this week. Glad I was able to get some better photos of it! I noticed on The Pleated Poppy’s WIWW post that her children took her photos and it made me wonder how many of us might be doing the same. My lovely daughter snapped these shots of me. So I decided to add my link  to the list. 
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Springtime neutrals #MadeinUSA Outfit details: Three Dots print top from RueLaLa; jacket by Nanette Lepore; gray skinny jeans by Bullet Blue jeans; “Sela” short boots by Calleen Cordero; earrings by Marie Louise Designs, Miami; vintage brooch from my mother and grandmother I just love when I can do head to toe made in America looks like this. I wore this outfit last week to dinner with Governor Hickenlooper at the Governor’s Mansion, and I liked it so much I repeated it this week. Glad I was able to get some better photos of it! I noticed on The Pleated Poppy’s WIWW post that her children took her photos and it made me wonder how many of us might be doing the same. My lovely daughter snapped these shots of me. So I decided to add my link  to the list. 
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Springtime neutrals #MadeinUSA Outfit details: Three Dots print top from RueLaLa; jacket by Nanette Lepore; gray skinny jeans by Bullet Blue jeans; “Sela” short boots by Calleen Cordero; earrings by Marie Louise Designs, Miami; vintage brooch from my mother and grandmother I just love when I can do head to toe made in America looks like this. I wore this outfit last week to dinner with Governor Hickenlooper at the Governor’s Mansion, and I liked it so much I repeated it this week. Glad I was able to get some better photos of it! I noticed on The Pleated Poppy’s WIWW post that her children took her photos and it made me wonder how many of us might be doing the same. My lovely daughter snapped these shots of me. So I decided to add my link  to the list. 
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Springtime neutrals #MadeinUSA Outfit details: Three Dots print top from RueLaLa; jacket by Nanette Lepore; gray skinny jeans by Bullet Blue jeans; “Sela” short boots by Calleen Cordero; earrings by Marie Louise Designs, Miami; vintage brooch from my mother and grandmother

I just love when I can do head to toe made in America looks like this. I wore this outfit last week to dinner with Governor Hickenlooper at the Governor’s Mansion, and I liked it so much I repeated it this week. Glad I was able to get some better photos of it!

I noticed on The Pleated Poppy’s WIWW post that her children took her photos and it made me wonder how many of us might be doing the same. My lovely daughter snapped these shots of me. So I decided to add my link  to the list. 

Print mix #MadeinUSA Outfit details: “Funkadelic” dress by Nanette Lepore; “Zoli” shoes by Calleen Cordero; light khaki blazer vintage Theory Here is the same dress, worn two ways. The dress has kind of a retro feel to it, but at the same time it mixes prints in a very modern way. Today was gorgeous and I wore it with a light jacket for work and some orange sandals. The dress is so amazing that it really doesn’t need anything else.  And here’s how I wore it this past Winter. I added a black long-sleeved blouse, black tights and black boots to keep warm, but I knew it was much more than the dress called for. I feel like I will wear it more now that it has finally warmed up here. Be sure to check out the other stylish ladies on Visible Mondays with Patti at Not Dead Yet Style and have a great week!
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Print mix #MadeinUSA Outfit details: “Funkadelic” dress by Nanette Lepore; “Zoli” shoes by Calleen Cordero; light khaki blazer vintage Theory Here is the same dress, worn two ways. The dress has kind of a retro feel to it, but at the same time it mixes prints in a very modern way. Today was gorgeous and I wore it with a light jacket for work and some orange sandals. The dress is so amazing that it really doesn’t need anything else.  And here’s how I wore it this past Winter. I added a black long-sleeved blouse, black tights and black boots to keep warm, but I knew it was much more than the dress called for. I feel like I will wear it more now that it has finally warmed up here. Be sure to check out the other stylish ladies on Visible Mondays with Patti at Not Dead Yet Style and have a great week!
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Print mix #MadeinUSA Outfit details: “Funkadelic” dress by Nanette Lepore; “Zoli” shoes by Calleen Cordero; light khaki blazer vintage Theory Here is the same dress, worn two ways. The dress has kind of a retro feel to it, but at the same time it mixes prints in a very modern way. Today was gorgeous and I wore it with a light jacket for work and some orange sandals. The dress is so amazing that it really doesn’t need anything else.  And here’s how I wore it this past Winter. I added a black long-sleeved blouse, black tights and black boots to keep warm, but I knew it was much more than the dress called for. I feel like I will wear it more now that it has finally warmed up here. Be sure to check out the other stylish ladies on Visible Mondays with Patti at Not Dead Yet Style and have a great week!
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Print mix #MadeinUSA Outfit details: “Funkadelic” dress by Nanette Lepore; “Zoli” shoes by Calleen Cordero; light khaki blazer vintage Theory Here is the same dress, worn two ways. The dress has kind of a retro feel to it, but at the same time it mixes prints in a very modern way. Today was gorgeous and I wore it with a light jacket for work and some orange sandals. The dress is so amazing that it really doesn’t need anything else.  And here’s how I wore it this past Winter. I added a black long-sleeved blouse, black tights and black boots to keep warm, but I knew it was much more than the dress called for. I feel like I will wear it more now that it has finally warmed up here. Be sure to check out the other stylish ladies on Visible Mondays with Patti at Not Dead Yet Style and have a great week!
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Print mix #MadeinUSA Outfit details: “Funkadelic” dress by Nanette Lepore; “Zoli” shoes by Calleen Cordero; light khaki blazer vintage Theory

Here is the same dress, worn two ways. The dress has kind of a retro feel to it, but at the same time it mixes prints in a very modern way. Today was gorgeous and I wore it with a light jacket for work and some orange sandals. The dress is so amazing that it really doesn’t need anything else. 

And here’s how I wore it this past Winter. I added a black long-sleeved blouse, black tights and black boots to keep warm, but I knew it was much more than the dress called for. I feel like I will wear it more now that it has finally warmed up here.

Be sure to check out the other stylish ladies on Visible Mondays with Patti at Not Dead Yet Style and have a great week!

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Tribal turquoise #MadeinUSA Outfit details: tribal-print scoopneck tank by Karen Kane from RueLaLa; turquoise jacket by Theory from Rags consignment, Boulder; black skinny jeans by True Religion; turquoise/white striped jersey scarf by Michael Stars; “Sela” short boots by Calleen Cordero This is an example of a versatile outfit for my unpredictable days as a mom. First, I did some work from home, then drove to an appointment in town, ran some errands, came back home to pay a few bills, took the kids to the grocery store for cookie-baking ingredients, came back home for a bit until it was time to ride our bikes to the Awards ceremony at the High School, then we rode to dinner and later home to watch the finale of American Idol. Whew! 

Tribal turquoise #MadeinUSA Outfit details: tribal-print scoopneck tank by Karen Kane from RueLaLa; turquoise jacket by Theory from Rags consignment, Boulder; black skinny jeans by True Religion; turquoise/white striped jersey scarf by Michael Stars; “Sela” short boots by Calleen Cordero

This is an example of a versatile outfit for my unpredictable days as a mom. First, I did some work from home, then drove to an appointment in town, ran some errands, came back home to pay a few bills, took the kids to the grocery store for cookie-baking ingredients, came back home for a bit until it was time to ride our bikes to the Awards ceremony at the High School, then we rode to dinner and later home to watch the finale of American Idol. Whew! 

Since I started this blog, I have become very selective in what I buy and where I spend my dollars. Mostly, this is because I am trying to make better choices, live sustainably, and support made in USA.

What if you could buy clothing that was made domestically, from recycled materials - and their company made huge efforts to clean up the earth? Well, that is exactly what you get with Eco Green by Aqua Swim. They have adorable and great-fitting swimsuits in many colors and styles, and some are made of “repreve,” a fabric made of 100% recycled materials. 

And they work hard to keep the beaches clean so your beach trip is as beautiful as it should be. They have “partnered with United by Blue to host several cleanups and remove over 3,000 pounds of trash from our oceans and waterways. [They] share a common goal to protect our oceans and reduce our carbon footprint. Recognizing that individuals, governments, and businesses must work together to achieve this goal, companies share the latest in environmental news and inspirational movements. Together we can help create cleaner oceans, and a healthier planet.”

So when they were nice enough to gift me a suit for my Spring Break trip last month, I was totally on board to tout their benefits. But my trip took me skiing instead and the swimsuit is still tucked away, waiting for summer in Hawaii. Hopefully. But I know you all are getting ready to make vacation and travel plans so I wanted to introduce you to this great brand. Check them out at http://www.ecoswim.com and check back here in July for photos of my suit in action.

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Spring green #MadeinUSA Outfit details: green tank top by Kennedy from Hot Mama, Boulder; jacket by Nanette Lepore; Hudson Signature Boot Cut jeans from Nordstrom.com; purple bead necklace from Angie Star Jewelry, Boulder; turquoise pendant from Marie Louise Designs, Miami Spring has finally sprung here. And I thought this bright green tank top from Hot Mama said it all. But they have a zillion colors, one size fits most, and they are the perfect underpinning for my jacket collection. The question is which color to get next. 
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Spring green #MadeinUSA Outfit details: green tank top by Kennedy from Hot Mama, Boulder; jacket by Nanette Lepore; Hudson Signature Boot Cut jeans from Nordstrom.com; purple bead necklace from Angie Star Jewelry, Boulder; turquoise pendant from Marie Louise Designs, Miami Spring has finally sprung here. And I thought this bright green tank top from Hot Mama said it all. But they have a zillion colors, one size fits most, and they are the perfect underpinning for my jacket collection. The question is which color to get next. 
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Spring green #MadeinUSA Outfit details: green tank top by Kennedy from Hot Mama, Boulder; jacket by Nanette Lepore; Hudson Signature Boot Cut jeans from Nordstrom.com; purple bead necklace from Angie Star Jewelry, Boulder; turquoise pendant from Marie Louise Designs, Miami

Spring has finally sprung here. And I thought this bright green tank top from Hot Mama said it all. But they have a zillion colors, one size fits most, and they are the perfect underpinning for my jacket collection. The question is which color to get next. 

Back to basics #MadeinUSA Outfit details: floral print top by Pleione from Nordstrom Rack; “Elliott” jacket by Quincy Apparel; Skinny jeans by Earnest Sewn from eBay; “Zoli” shoes by Calleen Cordero; necklaces by Marie Louise Designs, Miami - and one by me. No outfit makes me feel more comfortable than a pair of jeans, a print top and great jeans. Here is an example using a new made in USA top that I scored at Nordstrom Rack the other day. And it’s getting warmer here (finally) so I cuffed my skinny jeans to show of the bright orange CC sandals. Good to go!
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Back to basics #MadeinUSA Outfit details: floral print top by Pleione from Nordstrom Rack; “Elliott” jacket by Quincy Apparel; Skinny jeans by Earnest Sewn from eBay; “Zoli” shoes by Calleen Cordero; necklaces by Marie Louise Designs, Miami - and one by me. No outfit makes me feel more comfortable than a pair of jeans, a print top and great jeans. Here is an example using a new made in USA top that I scored at Nordstrom Rack the other day. And it’s getting warmer here (finally) so I cuffed my skinny jeans to show of the bright orange CC sandals. Good to go!
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Back to basics #MadeinUSA Outfit details: floral print top by Pleione from Nordstrom Rack; “Elliott” jacket by Quincy Apparel; Skinny jeans by Earnest Sewn from eBay; “Zoli” shoes by Calleen Cordero; necklaces by Marie Louise Designs, Miami - and one by me.

No outfit makes me feel more comfortable than a pair of jeans, a print top and great jeans. Here is an example using a new made in USA top that I scored at Nordstrom Rack the other day. And it’s getting warmer here (finally) so I cuffed my skinny jeans to show of the bright orange CC sandals. Good to go!

Some Retailers Say More About Their Clothing’s Origins

The revolution that has swept the food industry is expanding to retail: origins matter. “In the clothing industry, everybody wears it every day, but we have no idea where it comes from,” said Michael Preysman, Everlane’s chief executive and founder. “People are starting to slowly clue in to this notion of where products are made.” Read more from NYT article, here. 

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