Good Job Mark Fast!

From the The Daily Mail: The Daily Mail reports that when Canadian designer Mark Fast announced to his staff that three women who wore sizes 10 and 12 would be in his show, two members of his team apparently quit in disgust. Two last-minute volunteers who worked late to get the collection together saved the show. "We are glad we stuck to our vision," Amanda May, Fast's creative director, said. "We wanted women to know they didn't have to be a size zero to wear a Mark Fast dress—curvier women can look even better in them."

I reserve my right to call "bullshit" on this. Do I think that Mr. Fast really cares about the "curvier" girls and making fabulous designer clothing for them? Um, no. Do I think that his marketing team had a novel idea to get some free press? Yes!

I could write a book on why this is so damaging but until society as a whole changes were screwed and little girls will grow up thinking there not thin enough, not pretty enough, not tall enough, not smart enough, not rich enough and basically just not.

Good Job Mark Fast, Good Job.

So Studley!!

JJ Winters Suede Bag

Guisseppi Zannoti Studded Pump

Frye sandal at Piperlime

Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's but I'm loving all things studded these days. Here's a few that I found that are just too good to pass up!

Monsac Dolcetto Collection

Cute, cute, cute! These Monsac handbags with the woven rattan and sassy colors are killing me! I want one in black patent as well as the hot pink. Seriously adorable. Like a little basket with that sophistacated pop of leather and color. Monsac really is coming out with some great pieces.

Don't forget to eneter to win Septembers Giveaway, a classic Monsac bag that you'll have forever!

$99,000.00 For That?

Yes, you read correctly. There is currently an auction on eBay for this exact Hermes Matte Crocodile Baby Blue Birkin 35 by the seller Hermes** (pic is his). While I cannot deny the desire to own one of these, 99K seems a bit much don't you think? Let's put this into perspective shall we?

You could buy:

61 (yes 61 handbags) Louis Vuitton Galleria PM including Tax

76 (yes 76 bags) Gucci Icon Bit Medium Hobo (including tax)

Or how about 3 (yes 3 SUV's) 2003 Mercedes G Class SUV

To break this down in my fellow Mom terms, you could buy 49,500 boxes of Capri Sun.

I'm all for carrying a really nice handbag but this is just crazy! What do you think?

Book Pick for September: Bringing Home the Birkin

I am really loving this book right now.

An excerpt from Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World's Most Coveted Handbag by Michael Tonello

"She opened a drawer in the counter, and donned a pair of spotless white cotton gloves. She removed the lid, and placed it gingerly beside the box. Under the lid were four layers of white tissue, tisuue so stiff it looked starched (I'd later learn Hermes had their tissue custom-made, to ensure that it was acid free), She carefully negotiated the barriers of white, draping them in such a manner that each sheet lay perfectly suspended over the edge of a corresponding cardboard wall-north, south, east, west. Then, with utmost care (like picking up a newborn from a bassinet) she lifted out the Birkin and placed it in front of my wondering eyes. It was still hidden, though, snug inside a dun-colored dustcover. She unlaced the drawstring, and peeled back the cloth. (I almost expected them to pipe in burlesque music.) Once she had unveiled it, I couldn't stop gawking, although I don't think I was that obvious. The charcoal-gray (I guess that's what "anthracite" meant) crocodile bag gleamed richly. She kept talking.

Vogue addicts beware- This ain't no "Devil Wears Prada". This Sundance Film Festival award winning film will be out September 11th and sure to be a huge hit. This documentary will take us into the world of Anna Wintour, the legendary editor of Vogue magazine and possibly the most talked about woman in fashion. She's held this post for over 20 years now and as you may or may not know- has been rumored to be kind of a nasty bitch on wheels. This film will take us behind the scenes of her day to day life and give us a "fly on the wall" view into meetings, backstage at fashion shows and hopefully how this gal spends her downtime when not obsessing over the magazine and what will be featured in each and every issue. Ya got to hand it to her, personality issues aside, she can rock a magazine like no other. The September Issue - don't miss it. And speaking of September! Don't miss the Monsac Bag giveaway!! See below for the details.

First Friday's Fabulous First Giveaway!

In case you hadn't figured it out yet, this little blog is connected to a brilliant and unique online consignment store. First Class Consignments is a designer junkies dream come true! Here not only can you purchase beautiful designer handbags, shoes and other items but you can also consign all your beauties, receiving up to 70% of the sale price! That's an unheard of split and part of the unique offering First Class Consignment has created. From the classic designs of Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Gucci, to the edgy & trendier styles of Prada & Mui Mui all items are carefully authenticated and inspected to be of the highest quality and condition. Take a look and if you don't see what you've been looking for, contact us and we will scour our many resources and see if we can find it for you!

To celebrate the start of fall's cozy, cool weather fashion, we want to have some fun and provide our friends with the chance to win a classic designer handbag. The September item is a gorgeous Monsac Hobo. This pretty, classic bag is the perfect shade of butterscotch tan and is so versatileand timeless you will have it forever. To enter to win this wonderful piece, see giveaway details below.

First Class Consignments First Friday's Giveaway - September

• We'd love to the story of your first designer handbag. How old were you? Which bag was it? How did you acquire it? A gift?A killer sale? Do you still have it? Tell us EVERYTHING!!

Send your story to info@firstclassconsignment.com by midnight, Wednesday September 30th. Winner will be announced and posted Thursday, October 1st.

Good Luck!!

Breast Cancer Emergency Fund

First Class Consignment is proud to announce it's sponsorship of This Old Bag: Power of the Purse a Benefit for Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (BCEF).

The Event:

On October 16, 2009 guests will enjoy appetizers and cocktails while bidding on scores of handbags donated by fashion designers, celebrities and San Francisco’s leading philanthropists. A live auction will showcase the most valuable and coveted bags paired with other exciting items like cruises, dining and entertainment packages, shopping sprees and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the This Old Bag:Power of the Purse website. I can guarantee you will have an exciting evening!

BCEF:

Cancer knows no boundaries. Imagine being at the lowest point in your life, no job, no money and no where to turn, then being diagnosed with cancer. What would you do, who would you turn to, your children? Since April 2001, BCEF has helped more than 1200 low-income women undergoing breast cancer treatment pay their rent, utilities, medical and dental bills when they were too sick to work. This year alone, grants will be made on behalf of more than 300 women in San Francisco and San Mateo counties facing the financial hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis. By operating with very low overhead, and sharing administrative costs with AIDS Emergency Fund, BCEF has been able to use more than 90 cents of every dollar

raised for client grants.

We are proud to also announce that a very large portion of the proceeds of certain handbags bags listed for sale on the First Class Consignment website will directly benefit the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund.

Now is your chance to get a great new authentic designer handbag, at a great price for an even greater cause.

Wednesday WOW!!

I came across this gem today and seriously DIED. If you are a fan of beautiful coffee table books and a lover of all things Louis Vuitton then do I have a treat for you! Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture is availaible now and looks A-mazing! The first in-depth portrait of one of the world's best known luxury brands, this volume traces the remarkable history of the House of Vuitton, which has been making practical but stylish luggage, handbags and accesories for over 150 years! Written with full access to the companies archives, the book itself demonstrates Louis Vuittons passion for fine design in a stunning array of archival art, historical images, product designs and sketches, and of course, their cutting edge advertising. This is a must have for anyone who appreciates the creation of such wonderful pieces.

I don't know about you but I couldn't imagine flipping through this book without treating myself to a little LV at the same time. I love this beautiful classic Batignolles Vertical and this Limited Edition Takashi Murakami pouchette Buy yourself the book and a new bag to celebrate fall and the love of brilliant design!