Charming Necessities Boutique

Thursday, June 27, 2013

New Vintage Beauty Ruffled Sunsuits!

There have been some new additions to the retro ruffled sunsuits! I am in full swing sewing these precious little rompers and filling orders.

Vintage Beauty Sunsuit in Pink Chevron and Aqua:

Vintage Beauty Sunsuit in Lavendar Chevron and Pink

Vintage Beauty Sunsuit in Magical Ponies

Vintage Beauty Sunsuit in Posh Princess

Vintage Beauty Sunsuit in Darling Cream

Summer Sunset Collection, Summer 2013 Boutique Girls Dresses

Summer Sunset has just launched! This sweet (and small) collection features fabrics in red, blue, and yellow. It includes a Ruffled Sundress, a Peasant Dress, Ruffle Pants, and m2m Flower Headband.

This collection is limited edition because the fabric is discontinued! Once I go through my current fabric, I will not be able to reorder.

Summer Sunset Peasant Dress with ruched ruffle detail on the bodice, permanent sash that ties in the back, and sweet puff sleeves; worn with matching ruffle pants and flower headband.

Summer Sunset Ruffled Sundress with satin accent bow and ruffled straps; worn with matching ruffle pants and flower headband:

Friday, April 5, 2013

The Southern Belle Collection Spring 2013

This sweet collection of handmade boutique dresses and outfits has been very popular! It consists of a floral print, a damask print, and a lovely stripe. The colors are pinks, green, and cream. A perfect combination for girly girls and southern belles!

There is a halter sundress, ruffled sundress, ruffled swing dress, infant dress, and ruffled sunsuit available; as well as matching ruffle pants, several matching flower headbands, and a necklace.

Southern Belle Ruffled Swing Dress, Ruffle Pants, M2M Headband and Necklace

Southern Belle Halter Sundress and M2M Headband and Necklace

Southern Belle Ruffled Sundress and Princess Rose Flower Headband

Southern Belle Ruffled Romper and M2M Headband

Southern Belle Infant Dress and matching flower headband

Toddler and Girls Shabby Chic Sailor Shorts

Can.you.stand.the.CUTENESS?! I am so infatuated with these darling little shorts! I have been sneaking them in to sew with orders whenever I can.

These sailor shorts are fun and functional with a flat front, working pockets, and elastic back waist (for fit and easy dressing). They have decorative binding and buttons for that finishing touch.

You can purchase them in my store HERE. They are available in the blue rose print (as shown) or also a green rose print.

Here are a few other pairs that are sold out. There were only a few available and were snatched up quickly on Charming Necessities facebook page!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Almost gone! Genteel in Pink collection

I have been terrible about keeping up with my blog! I promise to be better about it going forward. :) For the most recent and up to date info about Charming Necessities you can always "like" my fan page on Facebook. I post ready to ship items occasionally, as well as coupon codes, giveaways, and sneak peeks of new items!

The Genteel in Pink collection is ALMOST GONE! I can make two more of this Ruffled Sundress:

And just a little trip down memory lane; the knot dress from this collection was worn by Miss Honor last spring. So cool!

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Girls Christmas and Holiday Peasant Dresses by Charming Necessities

I have been sorely lacking in keeping up with my blog but I wanted to quickly post two dresses that are available for the upcoming Christmas season!

First is the Holiday Folklore peasant dress in a traditional red and green color scheme. The prints for this collection have an old world feel to them - with silhouettes of deer, rabbits, and foliage.

Both peasant dresses have an adorable detail, a ruffled neckline! I added this detail to give the dresses a bit more of a special occasion feel, as well as a pleated ruffle on the bottom of the skirt. These peasant dresses have long, bell shaped sleeves, a removable sash, and optional matching hair accessories!

A close up of the Holiday Folklore Peasant Dress so you can see the gorgeous old world designs on the fabric. Also, a better picture of the matching Red and Green Old Hollywood Feather Headband.

A full body shot, this dress has a lace embellishment as well as the pleated ruffle.

The dress can be worn with or without the sash.

I am IN LOVE with the prints for Storybook Christmas. The main print features gingerbread houses, peppermint sticks, trees, and the silhouettes of a little boy and girl. These fabrics are very whimsical and a nice option if you want something that isn't quite as tranditional.

This dress features two pleated ruffles at the hem.

This dress coordinates perfectly with the hot pink ruffled cords, or it can be worn with tights.

Weekend Special for Charming Necessities shop!

This weekend only, 10/6 and 10/7 get free shipping on any order over $50! No coupon needed. Only at www.charmingnecessities and not valid on previous purchases.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Buy handmade, not knockoffs!

A couple weeks ago I posted on my Facebook fan page about my sunsuit pictures being stolen and copied by Chinese manufacturers. I have gotten many emails from fans/customers letting me know that they are now seeing these knock-offs being sold via Facebook and other selling venues by other boutiques. Instead of having knot style straps they are halter straps.

Please know that at this time, you can only purchase Charming Necessities outfits through charmingnecessities.com OR my Etsy shop. I have been selling these two particular sunsuits for 3 years. If you see them being offered somewhere else with the halter straps they are CHINA KNOCKOFFS and NOT HANDMADE.

It makes me sick to think that others are benefiting from and making money off of my hard work. :(

If you want a HIGH QUALITY HANDMADE vintage style sunsuit please visit my store.

Thank you for supporting a US small business!

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Fall 2012 Boutique Clothing by Charming Necessities

In the past couple weeks, there have been 3 new collections launched here at Charming Necessities. Lots of new choices for fall wardrobes and back to school outfits!

Also, this weekend only (7/14 and 7/15) - Purchase $50 or more worth of product and use coupon code FREESHIPWKND for FREE shipping. http://t.co/ojUmLNb2

Boho in Chocolate:

Boho in Mauve:

Shabby Romance:

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Back To School Dress in Bookworm

I fell in love with these fabrics when I saw them, and knew it would be the perfect theme for a back to school dress!

The main print has a variety of library books, and library images, with words such as "non-fiction" and "bookworm" throughout. The secondary fabric looks like tje old-fashioned stamps used when you check out books to let you know when to return them. The bodice and skirt are emellished with a coral pin dot ruched ruffle.

This collection is limited editition so it won't be around long. Combine the knot dress with a pair of new Cordurory Ruffle pants and and matching Proper Princess headband, and you're little one will be ready for her first day of school or pre-school!

Bookworm Knot Dress and Chocolate Corduroy Ruffle Pants

Matching Proper Princess Headband

Friday, June 22, 2012

4th of July Ready to Ship Sale on Facebook

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

4th of July Knot Dresses, Sunsuits, Jumpsuits and Boys Tie Shirts

These is a temporary section now on Charming Necessities, outfits and hair accessories for the 4th of July!

View the entire selection HERE.

There are sunsuits, knot dresses, pillowcase dresses, boys tie shirts, and matching hair accessories - all in red white and blue colors! Whether you are going to a pool party, picnic, or barbeque, make sure your little one is dressed to impress in a Charming Necessities outfit!