BRUCE WEBER'S COLLABORATION WITH SHINOLA IS UNREAL
Popular Detroit brand Shinola has partnered with superstar photographer and pet lover Bruce Weber to create a pet accessory line! These leashes, collars, beds and toys are in keeping with Shinola’s brand values, defining American luxury through American quality.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A HOUND TO WEAR HOUNDSTOOTH!
Everyone complains about the summer ending, going back to work and the end of bottomless brunches! Fall gets met with so much trepidation and greeted with a bad rap! We at Mrs. Sizzle love the Fall! With Fall comes the best weather for dog walking, pumpkin spiced everything and our ultimate favorite: layering! This year, Fall is the season of the hound...houndstooth that is! Houndstooth, subtle but distinguished pattern, is a layers-lover's dream! Here is some of our must have houndstooth pieces for you and your hound!
ARE YOU WORTHY OF HOUNDWORTHY? YOUR DOG IS!
Paul Bunyon had an ox. Morgan Cummins has a hound. Actually, two! And while he’s no lumberjack, when Morgan and his partner Jo Holdaway founded HOUNDWORTHY, they set out to create something dedicated to those who appreciate the great outdoors. Boy, did I feel it when we spent a very enjoyable 40 mins on the phone with him.
ALWAYS JUDGING AND YARK TAKE A SUMMER STROLL AND FIND A DOG
I was doing my usual troll on Instagram when I came across this great video that was a collaboration between ALWAYS JUDGING, YARK dog, and a fab song by Katie Herzig. Yark does a chic leash, a canine couch and cute collar. Always Judging blows me away with her fashion sense and music intuition. Not to mention this girl is a dog lover!
SQUEAKER IS NOT A DOG TOY IT'S A FABULOUS LIT UP LEASH AND COLLAR COMBO
With this latest Mrs. Sizzle favorite, your dog will no longer accept the excuse that it’s too late or too dark to go on a walk! After almost colliding with one too many dogs on his nightly bike rides, Chris Forcucci decided it was time for there to be a peace treaty between dog and bike. Chris created The Squeaker Poochlight: leashes and collars with built in rechargeable LED lights that flashes, glows, and comes in seven different colors. Check out the ultimate dog night time accessory on Mrs. Sizzle's list!
ALEXIS KAMINSKY HAD A GREAT IDEA FOR REMEMBERING HER PET
After losing her beloved rescue dog Talula, sculptor Alexis Kaminsky was inspired to create "Memory Boxes" to honor her dog and other beloved passed on pets. These custom made boxes are adorned with a sculpted likeness of your dog. In the boxes you can put things like their collar, favorite toys, and special picture. Feel free to reach out to Alexis to have your dog remembered in a special way.
LARA STONE'S DOG, BERT, HAS HIS OWN SPECIAL TREATS FROM FETCH & FOLLOW IN LONDON, CHIC
I first saw Fetch & Follow while I was on Lara Stone's instagram feed and these adorable dog treats popped up! I had to know more! The owners, Taneale and Genesta, became friends through their love of dogs and Fetch & Follow was founded when they struggled to find dog products which were natural and ethical, but also captured the fun personalities of their dogs.
WOULDN'T YOU WANT TO SLEEP IN A BED DESIGNED BY A FASHION DESIGNER? TRY CLOUD 7!
Do you often come home from work and find your dog cutely napping on top your bed, then not finding it so cute trying to get fur off of your 1000 thread count sheets? Check out the high end dog bedding company Cloud 7 ! Cloud 7 was founded by former fashion designer Petra Jungebluth who began creating beds for her dogs that did not clash with her modern living room decor. Since 2010, Cloud 7 has been producing super soft and comfy bedding for your dog, enhancing their beauty rest and freeing up your bed from your pet.
LASSO LEASHES WERE BORN OUT OF A FAMILY CRAFT
Sato dogs are what they call strays in Puerto Rico. After adopting their first sato named Gaia, Maria and Manu Baez began creating leashes and collars made from rope; learning the craft from their father who was a master of rope work. Today Maria and Manu sell their beautiful and unique rope collars, leashes and harnesses on Lasso. What is also awesome about this company is that they sell funky rope jewelry so that owners can be nautical chic just like their dog!
WAG WEAR LOVES RESCUE DOGS ESPECIALLY PAYTON
I visited Amy Harlow and her store Wag Wear in the Village. She built this store years ago when she had two dogs and needed great things for her dogs that she couldn't find. "It's all about great accessories" says Amy. She takes pride in saying that if she were a dog, this is what she would wear. We decided to model Wag Wear on Payton, a sweet one year Dutch Shepard Mix, who is great with other dogs.
Ware of the DOG
Found My Animal does an Amazing Orange Leash
GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF RILEY
We came across Chaity and Riley on Instagram as she takes the most heartwarming pictures of her Parson French Canadian dog. Chaity got Riley a year after being diagnosed with a pretty debilitating illness and he quickly became her inspiration and muse during her treatments and recovery. A former art director, Chaity's photographs of Riley began as a hobby, but he quickly became “insta-famous.” Now, Chaity and Riley use their instagram popularity to raise awareness and launch projects such as #ourpearlywhites which promotes Doggy Dental Hygiene. Besides Instagram, Riley and Chaity have launched their own accessory line on www.ichaity.com. Proceeds from these sales go to Chaity’s treatment and to The World Society for The Protection of Animals.
BILLY WOLF DOES A CHIC K-9
When I came across this amazing doggie brand I screamed, “WOOF for WOLF”! Based out of Montauk, LI, (lucky duck), Lindsey of Billy Wolf comes from a fashion background and brings that sensibility to all things dog. Check out this beautiful brand! Lindsey uses all vintage, American made fabrics to create these beautiful pieces. It being summer, you might opt for a denim bandana or great dog to toe instead! Check it out.
SHIRLEY FEED IN SHIRLEY NY IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE STORES
EVER. Did I mention I love this store? Whether you have a fish, a bird, a cat, a dog or a horse, (and I know I am forgetting something!) this is the place for you. John Colondona owns it and Sam and Deb are at the front always ready to greet you and help you out on anything you might need. What else do I like about this place? They promote awareness about shelter animals and do so much to help animals in need. Thank you Shirley Feed!
FASHIONISTAS: A GIRL, A BOY, AND THEIR TWO CUTE DOGS
I found this amazing gal on FOUR&SONS and we were immediately drawn to each other for our love of dogs, fashion and photography. Claire Wolfson and Chris Prouty, (aka @sexloveandweinerdogs), have created the brand BEAN GOODS which I am obsessed with. They have taken their love for dogs, Bean and Van, and woven that into chic duds for people. (See Karlie sporting their genius bags, thank you Derek Blasberg!). With a keen eye to style (take a peek at her fab blog WLFHND) and a nod to humor these two are def ones to keep your eyes on!