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Henry Reads the New York Times

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Yesterday, Henry pointed out a page in the Thursday Styles section of the New York Times.

“Mom, look!”

Unfortunately, even highly literate dogs like Henry can’t resist lying down on whatever you’re trying to read.

WendyB: “Excuse me, Henry.”
Henry: “My bad.”

After Henry got off the paper, I was able to admire a giant Macy’s ad for my designing friend Christian Francis Roth‘s Francis line. I think the dress in the lower right corner would be perfect for my gorgeous blogging friend The Preppy Princess. Lots of pink! I think the best one for me would be the second from the top on the left side. What do you think?

Henry says, “Click the picture to enlarge!”

And talk about perfect timing: gorgeous blogger Fashion Herald was just at Macy’s checking out the Francis by Christian Francis Roth selection in person. Click here to see what she has to say!

UPDATED TO ADD: Bloomingdales.com has the nautical dress that Fashion Herald admired for 30% off, but only in sizes 8 and 10. If one of those is your size, go for it!

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Also, the pocket-square jacket that Fashion Herald posted is 30% off at Bloomingdales here (my kilt-pin skirt is 30% off at Bloomies too). Meanwhile, at Nordstrom, the adorable Nerd Bird vest La Herald picked out is 40% off. Click here. I’ve got the matching jacket to that vest, so if you buy the vest, we could be twins. You know how I love that. I wish I could tell you how much everything is at Macy’s since Macy’s inspired this whole post but, alas, Macy’s doesn’t have the Francis line on its website.

UPDATED AGAIN TO ADD: Ever alert, Henry pointed out that my other designing friend, Zang Toi, made it onto Bill Cunningham’s party photo page in Sunday’s New York Times. The picture is from the Tulips & Pansies Headdress the Affair event that I posted about here.

Click the picture to go to the full page

Zang’s dresses appeared in the Times just a few months ago. I posted that here. Congrats again, Zang!

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  1. Oh dear, Miss Wendy, Tilly is just all aflutter now, knowing that Henry has these special skills!

    She’s wondering if Henry would like to come over for a play date and read ‘See Spot Run’ or ‘Lassie, Come Home’, but wants to be sure Henry *really* doesn’t mind lots of pink, as that is kind of everywhere at Tilly Manor. (She became alarmed seeing his ultimate reaction to the paper.)

    You are too sweet, have a simply excellent weekend!
    tp

  2. Henry has such a good eye. And pretty ones, too! The Preppy Princess really needs that polo dress. Thanks for the link!

  3. Eeee Henry! How’s his paw doing btw? I see he’s not wearing a cone or bandages–both good signs!

  4. LOL. Your dog is adorable! Love the photos. Your blog always has a wonderful sense of humor to it. Cheers! x D

  5. Lisa, he’s doing better! The foot does get infected now and then but much less than it used to. Of course, now that I say that, he’ll be in a cone for the rest of the summer!

  7. I’m eager to hear which book review Henry chooses for you this weekend. How’s his paw doing?

    I think that second dress is YOU. Unfortunately our Macy’s here are a tad declassé so I’ll probably have to come to NY to see these up close.

  9. You have taught Henry well. Love the dresses, color is what am all about. Lovely.

  11. DP, that’s one of my favorites…but what would be even better would be a dress that came with cab fare. Then I wouldn’t need a map!

  14. Henry is absolutely adorable…and apparently hip to preppy design. WIN.

    I like the one you picked out for you. Very cute.

  15. henry is too cute! i love the 2nd picture, it’s like he’s pointing something out to you! 😉

  21. Alice, I liked that one too…I was torn…but I’m picking sleeveless for the summer as my favorite.

  24. Hi there-what a fabulous selection to choose from, my fave is the waistcoat and jacket, gorgeous pieces all round!

  26. Top picks. I wonder if you had run a blind test if we would have all picked the same dress for you? I’m betting yes!

  29. that nautical dress may be the coolest thing ever. Alas too big for me…
    -indigo

  31. Great paws!
    Ah to be in NYC – love the vibrant colours and fab dresses.

  34. Awwwwwwwww! I love Henry. I think I have a picture of him saved somewhere on my computer… hmmm. Now that’s not creepy at all.

  40. Henry is every bit as photogenic as his mom. Look at that little face! I just want to scratch his silky ears while babbling sweet nothings in baby talk.

    To tell the truth, I want to do that to most people I find cute too but restrain myself.

  42. Henry is simply darling! :o)
    I like those easy cutesy dresses by Roth, my fave in that macy ad for you is most defo the one you pointed out too!
    Go Henry!
    Muah x
    Marian.

  45. Your dog Henry is the absolute cutest! I like the nautical dress!

    xo, Becs

  47. This looks like a really cool line. I love the nautical dress. Even on-sale it’s a little–err, a lot–beyond my budget, though. Oh well.

  48. aawwww Henry is DIVINE! What a little sweetheart. I checked out your jewellery, it’s AWESOME. Do you sell it anywhere in Australia?