Dear Monkee’s Girls,

I know, you don’t want to hear all of my excuses (NYC, tennis lessons, writing Spring 2010 orders, blah, blah, blah). And don’t worry, Robert has fussed enough at me already for not having posted an update all week! First of all, if you haven’t come in to see our fabulous new jewelry and headbands, you are MISSING OUT! And, even better… We have started putting Spring and Summer clothing and shoes at up to 50% off!

Now, over the weekend I went to one of my favorite events of the summer… Chukkers for Charity

Notice in the photo that Ashley, Maren and I are all sporting sandals from Monkee’s! I LOVE IT! And, I have to give you a close-up of me and Cassie so you can see my CUTE feathered headband!

It was too hot for a hat so I decided on a little head jewelry instead. ADORABLE! I got so many compliments! We have them in black as well!

Hurry in friends for fun sandals and accessories so you can be hotter than a firecracker on the 4th of July!!

Xo,

Elizabeth

Dear Monkee’s Girls,

I haven’t had a moment to breathe since we got home! I have played catch-up through the weekend so today is my first chance to post an update! Our final day at market was a doozie with appointments non-stop until we hit the cab ride to LaGuardia. Started the morning off with Donald Pliner and have a little jewel for you below!
Donald and his lovely wife Lisa were kind enough to pose with me (along with their dog BabyDoll) for a photo op. The shoes were fantastic and you will love his comfy and fashionable collection for Spring 2010! Killer wedges and fun sandals! Then off to see a new top-secret designer line! I can’t reveal the who and what yet but you will DROOL all over yourself when you see it! Then, cute Beverly Feldman and sweet Jeffrey Campbell – he always makes us smile! But we are SO excited about a new line that so many of you have been asking for! So, your wish is our command! ‘Round about July we will receive fabulous ballet flats and kitten heels from Paul Mayer! Precious Paul has been in the biz for 25 years and has always been consistent, but his classic design rings eternal and he’s the new “it boy” on the block! So ladies, get in line because his hand-crafted shoes will go quickly! Lauralee and I charmed Paul into another shoe photo-op so you can see how handsome this Frenchman is!
So our busy week came to an end but the work isn’t ever over! We received the INCREDIBLE new jewelry and headbands on Friday and it’s mounds and mounds of fabulousness! I will post a few of my faves that immediately came home with me but you really have to get over here to see it for yourself!

Come and see me!

xoxo,
Elizabeth

Dear Monkee’s Girls,

It was another early start and SHOES SHOES SHOES! Our day began with a limo ride to the Sofft showroom which felt like it was in East Egypt – but the tasty donuts and fabu shoes were worth the long ride facing backward through morning traffic! Sofft has become one of our best selling brands and the cute styles, reasonable prices, and sheer comfort make these shoes a must-have for your wardrobe! We loved the cork wedges and the fantastic metallic mock-gladiator!

Next, to Cole Haan which was a bit subdued, but we saw some cute styles.

Kate Spade, Dani Black, and Juicy was fun.
Kate Spade really stood out for Spring 2009 and we were particularly drooling over a Chanel-esque silk pump with a gorgeous silk flower!

BCBG was amazing – as usual!
We have some exciting new lines that are top secret right now – but if all goes as planned you will be in shoe heaven!

Lauralee and I got a second wind and met Perry (again – I know, we can’t get enough of her) for a tres magnifique dinner at Pastis in the Meat Packing district. I was able to indulge in my FAVORITE dessert, Ile Flottante, which is nearly impossible to find on any menu. So, I was a happy girl! Oh, and another celeb sighting… I literally ran into Heather Mills in the ladies room. I have to say, her new pixie cut is very cute!

Ok, I am so sleepy that my fingers will barely type! We have another full day of shoe market tomorrow and I am sure we will have lots to report. Lauralee and I are excited to get back to Nashville and unpack all of the fabulous jewelry we purchased for you Monkee’s girls on our trip! Come and see us on Friday!!

xoxo,
Elizabeth

Dear Monkee’s Girls,

In other jewelry news, we just received a huge shipment of Gerard Yosca that included his new lily-pad necklace that was featured in Lucky Magazine.  This beauty is artfully displayed on our center shelf and it’s getting lots of ooohs and ahhhhs  While this piece is a bit pricey, we have lots of fabu Gerard Yosca earrings under $100 that will make your ensemble.  The pear tassel drops are incredible!