Barrettes are Making a Comeback

Spotted: A stellar set of barrettes. On a dog. I think I used to wear these in the 80's. I like that my childhood fashions have come around again, but this time for dogs. Also, how cute is that sweater???
At: Upper East

Do It Like the Pros

Spotted: I just had to stop this dog and owner to get a shot of this one-of-a-kind, handmade sweater. Just look at those embroidered leaves!!! The owner is actually a professional dog-sweater maker.
At: Near the Delancey/Essex stop on the F, Lower East Side

Dog Fashion Mecca

Spotted: A store full of every kind of couture, rock-out-your-dog outfit imaginable. The shopkeeper's pooch was modeling this Rolling Stones shirt. This place is a must for any fan of both punk rock and doggie clothing. Which I know is all of you, dear readers.
At: Pariero, West Village,

Sunday in the Park with [Pups]

Spotted: A truly fantastic sweater, on a dog named "Pups." This sweater was hand-knitted by the dog owner's mother. I think the care really shows. I also love that this dog is named Pups, which is what I call all dogs whose names I don't know.
At: Central Park, one of the first sunny and relatively warm days of (almost) spring!

FINALLY!! A toggle coat on a dog!!!!

Spotted: I nearly flipped when I saw this. A toggle coat! On a dog! For the record, I sometimes wear a toggle coat, though not as adorable as this. Also, bonus points are awarded for having purely decorative, non-functional toggles. More points for the preppy red collar.
At: Midtown, 53rd and 1st.

Your Daily Dose of Pink

Spotted: Your daily dose of pink. And small dog-ness. And shearling.
At: Lower East Side.

A Warm Sweater for a Blistery Day

Spotted: A classic cozy, fuzzy sweater. A dog squinting into the wind. If he he only had on a warm woolen hat and mittens, the picture would be complete. Perfect, even. Attention all dog owners! Put mittens on your dogs. And hats. Please??
At: Lower East Side

Dogs Being People: Take-out for Two!

Spotted: Look at this dog! Ordering food from a takeout window, just like his owner. And in matching grey coats, no less. The only thing that would impress me more is to see this dog knit himself a sweater. . . (eyes dog warily)
At: Lower East Side, 2nd ave and 6th street?

Upper East Side Princess

Spotted: An actual princess. For your consideration:
1) Gold leash
2) Dainty matching sweater and coat with dog-design trim
3) What appears to be a bow in her hair
At: 79th and Park

Bondage Gear . . . on a dog?

Spotted: A dog wearing what appears to be black-leather studded bondage gear. A dog this tough can only be found within 3 blocks of the Hell's Angels headquarters, which is where I found him.
At: Lower East Side, 2nd ave and 6th street

Jack the Ripper, 80's style!!!

Spotted: This dog is doing so many things right that I have to make a list:
1) He is wearing a jumpsuit
2) His jumpsuit has a hood
3) Wearing an 80's puffer vest, and 80's tracksuit-striped pants, in complementary colors of rust-orange, yellow, brown and tan
4) His name is Jack the Ripper
At: A thrift store on the Upper East Side

Windy & Tweedy

Spotted: A dog braving the wind in his snug miniature tweed coat. Love the black piping. Way to tough it out in style, little guy.
At: Upper East Side

Big Coat, Small Dog!

Spotted: A small dog in a very big coat!
At: Lower East Side