Bridal Friday - Ruffles, Ruffles, Ruffles

Ruffles have been everywhere in recent fashion seasons. Bridal gowns have not been left out of this trend.

For example:
This ivory strapless gown features a full A-line skirt covered completely in a ruffled swirl pattern. The simple bodice is accented with silver embrodiery and yellow floral detail. 100% Dupioni silk.

Maker: Waters & Waters
New with Tags (NWT)
Size: 10
MSRP: $1950
Our price: $335 on Sale





We can already picture bridesmaid dresses (with ruffled detail, too):

(Courtesy of: 'Plan Your Wedding by Color' at marthastewartweddings.com and JCrew's Bridal Collection)

To see more gowns in The Resale Boutique's collection, click on the 'Bridal' Label on the right hand side of the page. Or better yet, swing by our boutique at 818 Philadelphia Pike to see the full and most current selection.

Bridal Friday - Celeb Inspiration - Carrie Underwood

The much buzzed about People Magazine issue featuring 'Carrie Underwood in her bridal gown' hit the newstands this week. Were you able to see her gown on the cover...behind that huge bouquet? Hmmm... neither could we.

So instead, we're gathering inspiration this week from Ms. Underwood's other white gowns... the ones worn on the red carpet.

If you like this one-shoulder stunner:


You might consider this lovely bridal gown currently in stock:

We love this one-shouldered, taffeta gown with its slim ballgown skirt and ruched bodice. Waist and shoulder have silver and rhinestone beading. It even has pockets!!

Maker: Mori Lee
New with Tags (NWT)
Size: 6
MSRP: $715.00
Our price: $450.00

Are there any inspiring celebrity looks you'd like to translate into your bridal (or everyday) style? If so, post a comment or email us and we'll work something up for you from our incredible selection of gowns.

Outfit of the Week - From the pages of InStyle

We were flipping through the pages of InStyle's August 2010 issue recently and are hooked on their 'Summer into Fall' article mixing summer favorites with cooler-weather pieces (although with this continued heat it's hard to believe that it will ever cooler...).


With cooler thoughts in mind and inspiration from page 122, we pulled together this look:

Silk Sundress in Teal (Ann Taylor LOFT, New w/Tags, Size 14, $49); Long Knit Cotton Sweater in Brown (Venezia, Size 14/16, $10); Brown Leather Espedrilles (Franko Barbieri, Size 6, $15); Necklace with 2-inch bronze pendant ($8); Gold-tone Bangles ($4, $4, $14)

This look would also work well for those overly air-conditioned offices, restaurants, or theatres. What do you think of our remix of this InStyle look?

Add a Splash of Color to Your Basics

Its Summer. The sun is bright and your wardrobe should be too. So let's add a few bright items to all those basic black/grey/navy/khaki pieces in our closet.

For example, we took a basic black jersey shift dress wit ha ruffled collar (Ann Taylor LOFT, New w/Tags, Size L, $25) and mixed it around with a few in-stock items to create two bright new looks.


For the office:

Additions: (1) 3/4 sleeve cropped cardigan in bright pink (JP Richard, Size L, $13); (2) Skinny belt (white, model's own); (3) Two bangles (black/silver $6, white/gold $5); (4) Black patent peeptoe slingbacks (Nine West, New w/Tags, size 9, $15); (5) Leather briefcase (Moda Italiana, Sale $25)

Finished 'Office' look:

Look #2: Date Night

Additions: (1) Two bangels (orange plastic $5, white/gold $5); (2) orange & cork wedges (Fiona, size 10, $10); and (3) a floral print handbag ($15).

[Note: We would also add a necklace or brooch in orange or yellow, but don't have anything in stock at the moment that seemed to fit with this.]


We have plenty of colorful accessories to pop up your basics. Hope to see you soon at The Resale Boutique.

Red, White, & Blue

Happy 4th of July from all of us at The Resale Boutique!!

Pictured above:
- Cotton tank, red/white paisley pattern (Ann Taylor, New w/Tags, Size M, $12)
- Jeans, slight bootcut w/ sailor style button detail at waist (Size 7, $9)

Coach Handbag and Wallet Set

This beautiful like new Coach handbag and wallet set were consigned first thing this morning (Saturday)... [Priced: Wallet $15, Handbag $49]

... and left with a customer by mid-afternoon.

Sundress Week - Day 4

Sundress week continues...

If yesterday was sweet, then today is sporty. Faux wrap dress done in a light/dark green/brown print. (Max Studio, Size M/6, $19)

We picture this sundress with a pair of brown t-strap sandals and a small, brown leather crossbody bag. Add sunglasses and a camera and you'll be ready for a Saturday of sightseeing (or simply running errands) in comfort.