product review: shabby apple dresses {for adults, kids & babies}

I don't talk about party attire often enough, but I strongly believe that if you're the guest of honor or the host of an all-out fabulous birthday party {be it for kids or adults}, you should be dressed in an all-out fabulous way.  And no, by this I don't mean pulling out the ballgowns and jewels.  I simply mean finding an outfit that boosts your confidence, puts a little extra swing in your step and turns a few heads ever so slightly your way. 

For me this typically involves wearing something soft and feminine, like an a-line dress or skirt.  The Shabby Apple recently asked me to do a product review and I jumped at the opportunity to look over pretty dresses like these {pictured: Bon Voyage, Le Soliel} and try one for my very own. 

 

 Sadly, my body image and lingering baby weight issues got the best of me and I decided to decline, but the Shabby Apple ladies were sweet enough to let me review a dress for my deliciously chubby and beautiful baby girl instead.  I ordered the Jardin dress and was thrilled with the quality, fabric and color.  It's well crafted and completely adorable.  I might be just a tiny bit biased, but I happen to think Caitlin wears it even better than the model {pictured left}.  I purposely ordered it a size too big in the hopes that she will be able to wear it on her 1st birthday in June and I can't wait to show her off... even tiny birthday girls deserve to look their best!

{images via shabby apple / copyright birthday girl 2011}