Farewell, Fred Flare

 Lollipop Dot Necklace

Cardigan: So, Kohl's

Camisole: So, Kohl's

Skirt: So, Kohl's

Shoes: Cape Robbin, Ami Clubwear

Lunchbox: Fred Flare

Scarf: A.C. Moore

 Chocolate Bar Bit Necklace

Sweater: So, Kohl's

Dress: Candie's, Kohl's

Shoes: Worthington, JCPenney

Bag: Glamour Damaged, Etsy

Hat: Neff, Fred Flare

Dress: Mocloth

Turtleneck: Boscov's

Bag: Marshalls

Wallet: Toddland, Fred Flare

Shoes: Journeys

Scarf: Apt. 9, Kohl's

 Bow and Bonbons Necklace

Tank: Boscov's

Skirt: Necessary Objects, Annie Sez

Shoes: Charles Albert, Alloy

Bag: Princess Vera, Kohl's

Belt: Apt. 9, Kohl's

Scarf: A.C. Moore

Red and Yellow Romance Necklace

Top: Liz Claiborne, Marshalls

Camisole: Marshalls

Skirt: So, Kohl's

Shoes: BCBG, Macy's

Bag: Fred Flare

Belt: Wet Seal

Coat: BCBG, Macy's

When I got the email saying that Fred Flare was going out of business, I couldn't believe it.  Where was I to find my seasonal supply of hilarious holiday gifts?!  A quick scan of the comments on the retailer's blog revealed that countless other consumers felt the same way.  I'll never forget last Christmas's poo book snafu. Or the Christmas before that when my dad proclaimed his Fred Flare log pillow to be one of his favorite gifts.  So, in deference to Brooklyn's finest (get out of my head, Andy Samberg), I've sprinkled this week's wardrobe picks with my most-loved Fred Flare finery.  I know, I know.  I thought there'd be more of it, too. Talk about a case of buyer's woulda-shoulda-coulda.