Licks And Giggles Uptown Girl doggie dress review & giveaway

Posted in: Current Giveaways,FYI Articles,Pets | March 19th, 2010

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I’ve been doing a lot of talking about pampering lately but one thing I didn’t really mention is fashion. Yes, there are many ways to pamper yourself with fragrances, skin care, and cosmetics, but what about fashion? Do any of you spoil yourself or splurge on fashion pieces or accessories?

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How about pampering other members in your home? We can’t forget about our loved ones. I think one family member we may overlook is our pets. Now some of you may be saying “I never forget my pets, they are my babies”. And that may be the case. We have a house full here. No, not just of pets but a mix of humans and pets, silly. Although as my Mom always says, if I had a house big enough, I would adopt every unwanted pet there is. And she is right. I love animals, all kinds. And I always have. So why not spoil them, right? Of course I do!

We currently have 2 rescued cats, one male and one female. They are litter mates. And we have a 6 pound Pomeranian that thinks she’s a Doberman. hehee. Major attitude!!! Although she’s small enough to step on, and believe me she’s gotten under our feet numerous times, she has stood up to some pretty big dogs when they’ve came by our home. One of which was a Great Dane. And boy was that a sight. That dog couldn’t run fast enough to get away from her. hehee. Yep, she’s got attitude but she’s been a great family pet. She’s one of the family and we love her. She favors her “daddy” more than anyone though. But I put up with it. hehee.

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When Licks N Giggles asked me, or should I say our little “Skye” to model and review one of their dresses of course we said “woof!” “Yes!”. “Skye” has done some modeling in the past so she’s pretty used to that. She’s modeled for her family, wearing “doll baby” clothing my daughter dressed her in, hehee, and a new ensemble my daughter made all on her own. It was a ballerina costume. It looked so cute. “Skye” looked so cute in the frilly pink tutu.

The dress we’re reviewing today is the Uptown Girl Smocked Tube dress in grey. It is made of 100% grey velour cotton with pink contrast stitching. The Uptown Girl is made by Ruff Luv NYC and retails for $22. Available sizes are x-small, small & medium.

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When making apparel purchases at Licks And Giggles Boutique, if you aren’t sure which size your fur baby will need, just take some measurements such as the length of your pet, the chest & neck. Then compare those to the size charts listed on every apparel page. That takes the guessing out of your purchases.

Although “Skye” is very fluffy due to all of her hair, I was wondering how this dress that looked so tiny was going to fit her. Once I placed it over her head and put her front legs through the straps and positioned the dress I stepped back and it fit perfectly. It gives her great shape. hehee. She looks so petite in it and she really appeared to love it. She wasn’t sure about it at first while putting it on but she sashayed around like she was strutting her stuff. She worked that dress! hehee. Take a look….

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She’s ready for a fun weekend now! hehee. Oh wait, she needs some accessories. Some shoes, a bow in her hair and maybe a new handbag. Time to go shopping. hehee. We all know I don’t mind doing that. Here’s another angle of the dress since “Skye’s” hair is so full. It’s a little hard to see those ruffled straps.

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Well, I can tell you she didn’t get her nails done that day but she did receive sort of a payment for her modeling “gig”. hehee. Licks And Giggles sent her a fun little Pink Donut plush toy. It has a squeaker in it and she loves it. Even though our kitties weren’t asked to model, although they did wear the dress, ahem, hehee, Licks And Giggles didn’t want to leave them out so they sent a nice little Green Bird Catnip toy. Boy were they happy. That has become their favorite toy. I guess they deserved it after what I put them through, making them wear the dress. It was pure torture I tell ya. hehee.

Licks And Giggles has some really adorable fashion pieces. Your fur babies will be ready for any occasion and all decked out in style. And once they’re done living it up, your party “animal” can crash in any one of these fabulous & comfy beds. There is something for every fur baby in the Licks And Giggles Boutique. I know they will be pleased!

Wanna win some tasty looking plush toys for your little friend? Licks And Giggles is giving one of my furry readers or their “mommies” or “daddies” a chance to win a Puppy Luck Snack Pack. Check it out…

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Winner chosen via random.org is #30 Jennifer W. ~ Congrats Jennifer!

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Win It!!!

1 Winner will be chosen at random at the end of the entry period 04/23/10. Prize consists of 1 plush Puppy Luck Snack Pack set ($14 value).

** MANDATORY entry: Go to Licks And Giggles and tell me one other product you would love to get for your pet. AND you must be following my blog via at least one of the sources listed below in order to win. **

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The views & opinions expressed in my reviews are simply mine. My views & opinions may differ from other consumers. I did not receive a cash payment for my review but did receive one velour pet dress to test on my pet, and two plush pet toys.

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