On September 15th, I had the opportunity to attend the spring/summer 2016 presentation of Allison Mitchell's handbag collection. This collection was sophistication at its best! Making it a definite must have for every woman's closet! With animal skins sourced from around the world. This collection featured saddle bags and clutches made from calf hide and pirarucu skin. For those of you who may not be a fan of handbags made of real fur and skins. Allison made it known that all the animal skins she uses comes from sustainable animal farms.

When asked how she finds the animal skins to make her bags. Allison replied, "I look for skins of hides that are really off normal. You will never see me do any alligator, python, or crocodile because it has been done a lot and I like things that are shifted a little bit away from what's normal and on trend." She continues "So I spend a lot of time looking for stuff like this (the pirarucu skin,) things that people don't normally see. And when I find it, I know it! Then the skin tells me what to do to make the bag!"

These gorgeous handbags are the perfect statement piece to complete any look! To explore more of Allison Mitchell's handbags visit www.allisonmitchell.com

S/S 2016 Red Oversized Pirarucu Clutch and Mini Pirarucu Clutch — S/S 2016 Red Oversized Pirarucu Clutch and Mini Pirarucu Clutch

S/S 2016 Black Oversized Pirarucu Clutch and Mini Pirarucu Clutch

S/S 2016 Blue Oversized Pirarucu Clutch, Purple Mini Pirarucu Clutch with Chain, and Purple Mini Pirarucu Clutch. — S/S 2016 Blue Oversized Pirarucu Clutch, Purple Mini Pirarucu Clutch with Chain, and Purple Mini Pirarucu Clutch.

S/S 2016 Purple Pirarucu Clutch with Chain

S/S 2016 Canary Oversized Pirarucu Clutch, White Mini Pirarucu Clutch with Chain, and Canary Mini Pirarucu Clutch — S/S 2016 Canary Oversized Pirarucu Clutch, White Mini Pirarucu Clutch with Chain, and Canary Mini Pirarucu Clutch

S/S 2016 Canary Oversized Pirarucu Clutch

Thanks for reading!

Xoxo,

Monique

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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending Allure Magazine and Tiffany & Co. viewing celebration to introduce the newest designs for The Return to Tiffany collection. Tiffany's guest were treated to hors d'oeuvres, a manicure by Butter London and of course the elegance of champagne. This collection is one of the most popular Tiffany designs because of it's recognizable tag stamped with the message "Please Return to Tiffany & Co. New York" printed on it. As a child, owning one of these jewelry pieces was a must have! It was on everyone's list and the "it" thing for girls in school. While reviewing the newest additions to this collection, I learned about its history and how it came into existence.

This design was first introduced in 1969, as a Tiffany & Co. keyring with the message "Please Return to Tiffany & Co. New York"engraved on it. When a customer purchased their keyring, they would receive a card with a registration number on it. If the customer were to lose their keyring and it was found and return to a Tiffany & Co. store, the store would contact the customer about the possession of their keyring. Overtime, this design evolved into a full jewelry collection.

The pieces of this collection is truly beautiful! They can worn as a single piece or as layered pieces to compliment your wardrobe. Visit any Tiffany & Co. stores or go online (The Return to Tiffany collection) to find that perfect gift for a loved one or to treat yourself to a well deserved gift!

Xoxo,

Monique

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Allison Mitchell Spring/Summer 2016 NYFW Presentation (NYFW Recap)

Allure Magazine X Tiffany & Co. Celebrates the Return to Tiffany Collection!