Ana Louie Holiday Party

Fido Looks Great as a...

I'm sure that you already know what you're going to be for Halloween but what about your dog?!  A girl's best friend can't skip trick-o-treating, right?  Here are some cute options for Fido...

Thanks to iVillage for the inspiration and photos.

Announcing...New Holiday Photos from Ana Louie

Take one beautiful Autumn day, two adorable girls, a talented lady behind her camera, and add a small set constructed in a lush Seattle park = the perfect receipt for some new Ana Louie holiday photos. 

See more on our Facebook Page.

Photos thanks to Heleyna Holmes Photography.

Super Cool (and age-appropriate) Websites

 

From learning how to be more socially responsible and completing activities to fuel food donations, to finding some inspirational woman in science and learning how to be a savvy consumer, there are some super cool (and age-appropriate) websites out there.  Luckily we discovered commonsensemedia.org, an organization committed to helping parents and kids navigate the world of media - television, movies, websites, etc.

Here are some of their top rated websites we thought you'd enjoy.  Click to read reviews, see ratings and more :

Girls for a Change

"Nonprofit helps girls become catalysts for social change."

HowStuffWorks

"Excellent tool for kids with nuts-and-bolts questions."

Girls Inc. Online

"Girls can do (almost) anything in online community."

I Was Wondering

"Girls can find great role models on stellar science site."

Project Girl

"Artsy site empowers girls to critique media messages."

You Are Here

"Interactive FTC site makes it cool to be a savvy consumer"

 Tikatok

"Kids write and share stories safely on super-creative site."

Free Rice

"Learning and ending hunger, a few grains of rice at a time."

View from the Work Room: The Evolution of a Girl's Holiday Dress

Here at Ana Louie, the Gisele is arguably the standout of our Holiday 2011 collection.  The shine of the sleek silver bodice and skit framed by the organic lace asymmetrical neckline and peek-a-boo hem.  However, the Gisele didn't start out as a shimmery show stopper, its roots are in much more muted fabric and color.  Check out the Gisele before it was THE Gisele...what do you think?

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after...

Make a Difference by Greening Your Halloween

Whether they opt for scary, trendy or glamorous, choosing the right Halloween costume is one of the first fashion statements little tikes make.  But, did you know that if half the children in America swapped Halloween costumes rather than buying new ones, it would save more than 6,000 TONS of waste in our landfills?  There's a great Seattle-area company that is out to change the amount of waste, not to mention the amount of sugar consumed, during Halloween.  

Greenhalloween.org helps families, schools and children organize costume swaps and they have an online swapping marketplace too.  National Costume Swap Day is October 8, find some tips and on how to swap here and in the videos below.

 

Enter Ana's Closet

From pretty pink, pale green and custom made to dramatic tones, artful flair and handmade cool, a girl's bedroom is her sanctuary - her closet a treasure chest!  If you haven't toured Ana's closet yet, take a spin by clicking on the photos below and let us know what you think.  

We've also found some videos of absolutely cool girl's rooms just for a little inspiration. Enjoy!