Introducing Muubaa

One of the best parts of my job is that I get to see fashion collections long before the public does. In the last year I haven't gotten super excited about many new things in fashion, so this week was quite a treat. Muubaa is a London Based leather fashion brand that launched in September 2007. The prices are excellent for high-quality leather and the styles are a mix of urban meats fashionably functional. As soon as I received the photos, I wanted so many pieces - now! That's the problem, they won't be available until the end of July. So, I will patiently wait. Below is a handpicked selection of my faves. Some styles are offered in a 2nd color.

Stunt Biker $400

Daytona Drape Biker $350

Stitch Hooded Jacket $450

Smriti Scoop Bomber $400

Panavia Trench Coat $600

This is my absolute favorite jacket in the collection. The sleeves and bottom zip off to create a shorter jacket or a vest. 3 leather pieces for the price of 1!

Open Letter to Chanel

Dear Chanel,

It has been brought to my attention by my sales rep that there will be a 7-20% price increase for Chanel on February 1, 2010 on all classic and 2.55 bags. I just wanted to take a moment to ask you if you are out of your minds? In an economy like this, I find this increase beyond appalling. Enough so to possibly make the bags I purchased in '09, to be my very last. Shame Shame.

Sincerely,
Vanessa

Alice & Olivia Invite

ALICE & OLIVIA INVITES YOU TO PREVIEW THE LAKE & STARS VALENTINE'S DAY COLLECTION!

Join Stacey Bendet and The Lake & Stars designers Nikki Dekker and Maayan Zilberman at the alice + olivia boutique in NYC! Stop by for sweets & champagne and pick up some sexy lingerie just in time for Valentine's Day!

Thursday, January 21, 2010
6:00pm - 8:00pm
alice + olivia
80 West 40th Street, NYC

rsvp@aliceandolivia.com

Show & Tell - Purchase

This weekend a pair of black ballet flats that were reccomended to me by one of my best friend's went on sale + another 30% off (code MLKSALE) at Cole Haan. I've been in the market for a super comfy pair since mine have seen better days, so how could I refuse? They're supposed to be extra cushy with an air bubble inside (think Nike Air Max) so I'm hoping they're perfect for walking and walking and walking the tremendous trade shows. When they get here this week I will be sure to post my own review.

Cole Haan Air Jenni $76.26

2nd Chance...For Shopping

My whole life I've heard raves about London's mothership: Topshop. I've seen fabulous things worn by celebs that made me wish I had local access too. So when I finally did, I was super psyched to get my shopping on. Some of you may remember my first trip into Topshop earlier this year and how incredibly disappointed I was. Actually, I ripped it to shreds for it's overpriced, low quality items in laughable fabrics, prints and silhouettes. Well, tomorrow I'm willing to give it a 2nd chance. I'll be back to tell you how that worked out.