Designer Fashion Blog! By ShopMonica

A killer Shearling!!! from Grai, by designer Maya Yogev! With more pieces coming up soon!!!

2011-09-09T16:01:00.000-07:00

I had the good fortune recently to meet Maya Yogev, the designer of the clothing line Grai, I purchased about 30 incredible pieces to re-sell, I have mostly soft light-weight black washed-leather asymmetrical jackets, some sexy clingy black dresses, some fabulous fleece wool coats and a few light sheer jackets. I have one incredible shearling, shown above.

If you don't know who Maya is, she worked with RICK OWENS years back, many of Maya's designs are very Rick-esque. Her designs are highly coveted by celebrities like Courtney Love, Marilyn Manson, Halle Berry, Sheryl Crow, Fergie, Lindsay Lohan, Christina Applegate, Kim Kardashian and many more... be sure to check out all the Celebrity Press Ads at: graiscale.com

I'll be listing my Grai collection through the Fall, on eBay and maybe on www.shopmonica.com too!!!

Breathtaking ROLAND MOURET Black Taffeta Formal Geometric Origami DRESS

2011-08-12T11:30:00.000-07:00

I'm currently selling this Drop-Dead-Gorgeous Roland Mouret dress on ebay! It's in a genius design with origami inspired tucks and folds. I find Roland Mouret dress designs similar to Victoria Beckham's collection, they're both among my favorites! Click Here to shop!!!

I took a break.... Now I'm back!!!

2011-07-19T18:39:00.000-07:00

I just got back from a week in Hawaii... time needed to re-group and re-charge! My trip was fabulous! Now I'm back to work, I'm blessed with a ton of inventory right now, wait till you see!!! I have LOTS COMING UP....

LANVIN Jewelry and Belts

2011-06-25T16:13:00.000-07:00

I have a fabulous group of Lanvin jewelry and belt items up on eBay! I have necklaces, chokers, a bracelet and belts! Done in beautiful crystals jewels stones metals and ribbons! Don't miss these auctions! "Click Here" to shop!

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Black Patent Feticha STILETTO HEELS size 39

2011-06-24T14:46:00.000-07:00

These are just about the HOTTEST black stilettos ever!!! Done in Christian Louboutin's Feticha design! This style is very similar to Bianca and Roland! These babies are for sale now on ebay, "Click Here" to bid!!!

SHOES SHOES SHOES - You Love'm - I've Got'm!!!

2011-06-09T13:09:00.000-07:00

I have a fabulous group of designer heels coming up on eBay! They're all sexy-chic, classy and sophisticated! I have mostly Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo, along with some Christian Louboutin, Ralph Lauren purple label, Michael Kors and Stuart Weitzman! I have slingback classics, strappy sandals, slides and mules and some with peeptoes! They're mostly sizes 39.5, 40 and 40.5! The eBay auctions are coming up!!!

Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2010 Satin Bird Jacket - Seen on Steven Tyler on American Idol

2011-05-16T09:57:00.000-07:00

Steven Tyler wore this exact Ann Demeulemeester jacket on American Idol on May 12, 2011, the night that James Durbin was sent home. Steven was sport'n his Ann D jacket open and blowing-in-the-wind and all rocked-out with a black and white graphic tee underneath! I currently have this Steven Tyler wardrobe fashion piece available for sale - click here to shop!!! (this is a Women's item)

Spring 2009 KOI SUWANNAGATE re-worked Cashmere 3-D Butterfly HALTER TOP! Love this! Now available!

2011-05-03T17:13:00.000-07:00

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My new FAVORITE designer - Maria Severyna! An up and comer! When MARIA is big and hits Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, remember that you heard about her first through ShopMonica!!!

2011-05-01T09:38:00.000-07:00

Maria Severyna is an uber-chic independent New York label that's carried in a few exclusive boutiques, with hand-made garments that are ultra-feminine, flattering, comfortable and easy-to-wear, with an avant-garde romantic elegance! Done with beautiful drapes tucks and folds, along with effortless A-lines and asymmetrical shapes! Made of comfortable stretch knits, ultra-fine soft leathers and lovely twills. The designs are genius, they blend perfectly with an Ann Demeulemeester, Rick Owens, and Alexander Wang style wardrobe! Watch-out because once you try this line, you'll want more! I'm a huge fan! And while this line is currently know only by a small in-crowd, I predict a huge following, mark my words! I'm so very fortunate to be carrying this line on www.ShopMonica.com and on eBay! With more pieces coming soon!!!

I'm selling a super hot Dolce & Gabbana Stretch Zebra dress with a pink peek-a-boo bra!!! Like the one seen on Victoria Beckham!!!

2011-04-22T19:58:00.000-07:00

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Jean Paul Gaultier

2011-04-19T14:44:00.000-07:00

From June 17 to October 2, 2011, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) will present The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, the first exhibition devoted to the celebrated French couturier who launched his first collection in 1976 and founded his own couture house in 1997. Dubbed fashion’s enfant terrible by the press from the time of his first runway shows in the 1970's, Jean Paul Gaultier is indisputably one of the most important fashion designers of recent decades.

Lanvin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You Love It!!! I've got it!!! Be sure to visit www.ShopMonica.com to check-out my collection!!! Here's some highlights!!!

2011-04-19T09:15:00.000-07:00

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Rock this killer CHROME HEARTS Rolling Stones "Tongue & Lips" DENIM and LEATHER Women's Jacket!!! HOT HOT HOT!!! Now Available!!!

2011-04-17T17:37:00.000-07:00

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SAINT ANN!

2011-03-30T17:56:00.000-07:00

Even if we tried to count all the reasons we love Ann Demuelemeester, I don't think there's enough space on all of blogger to fit them in.

I mean, take this gorgeous Spring 2007 ivory lace dress/tunic. Crafted with Ann D's signature mix of avant-garde draping, dark romatntic gothic vibe and uber modern cuts, this dress/tunic can suit a mix of looks and personal styles. Paired with brown leather Famolare wedges, gigantesse sunglasses, a messy updo and legs, legs, legs: this look screams 60s Viva Italia. Or thrown on top of a pair of black cigarette pants with Christian Louboutin stilettos, a metallic geometric clutch and red lipstick: this look screams 80s Mulholland Drive.

How would you make it work?

2011-03-29T17:50:00.000-07:00

Ok, so it might be a few weeks before memorial day, but sartorial mandates be damned! We're wearing white NOW!

Of course, such is the benefit of living in L.A. you can stretch the summer months to include well spring and fall. Though truth be told, this vest would super chic no matter the season.

Crfated by avant-garde master Rick Owens, this creamy milk colored vest is the way to add spring's softened minimalism to any ensemble. It's the vest in town!

Click HERE for more information or to purchase!

2011-03-22T12:30:00.000-07:00

To quote the immortal Rachel Zoe, when we first laid eyes on these Guiseppe Zanotti for Balmain heels, "We Died." And then, by the power invested invested in these shoes, we were born again. It's a fashion resurrection! Don'tcha just love it?

Crafted in a camel beige suede with chain mesh detailing and studded heels, these NEW-IN-BOX saucy stilettos are an absolute must for Spring and feature Balmain's modern style warrior aesthetic. It's a fashion jungle out there. We wouldn't want you to come unprepared.

For further information or to purchase, click HERE!

THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR WALKING!

2011-03-21T17:43:00.000-07:00

Soooooo . . . make a fashion wish list. Maybe you're the kind of girl who has a floral silk charmeuse lace-up bustier courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana. Or maybe you're the sort of stylista who's had her eye on some of the sleek suits de The Row. But no matter what your fashion bend, we're willing to bet that Ann Demeulemeester boots are in your top ten. They certainly are for us. Especially these wedge heels from the Fall 2010 runway collection. Oh, St. Ann . . .

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QUEEN ELIZABETH & KING JAMES!

2011-03-17T12:30:00.000-07:00

Give it up for the girls who played Michelle Tanner. That's right. Who knew MK and Ashley Olson could pull it off. But somehow they did. Both The Row and Elizabeth & James are spectacular lines, with softened avant-garde styles that are distinctive yet still wearable.

Take this tank, for example. Crafted from a butter soft knit, this baby is accented with a sheer assymetrical ruffle front detail. This is your easy, breezy, beautiful go-to top for summer. Trust and believe.

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I WANNA ROCK 'N ROLL ALL NIGHT!

2011-03-16T12:30:00.000-07:00

We're not such fans of Ke$ha. I don't care who you are or how avant-garde you consider yourself to be, a trash bag has but one function. So, even though this skirt, a reworked Levi's mini by Corey Parks, could be considered rough-trade, we prefer to look at it like something Kate Moss might have worn in her white blond short flip/Vivenne Westwood Pirate Boots/army jacket phase. And you know, if Kate's gone in the music studio (minds out of the gutter lambs; she did release some kind of album), we may rock this skirt to a recording contract of our own.

Click HERE for further information or to purchase this skirt!

GO BOTTEGA!

2011-03-14T12:30:00.000-07:00

So ladies consider themselves too cool for school. Of course, nobody but nobody is too haute for the Bottega Veneta finshing school. What's that you say? Easy, Emily Post fanatics. This is not the institution of higher learning where you get points for keeping your elbows off of the table.

We're talking about the Bottega Veneta school in Italy where students learn all about the Bottega Bag from historical advancements to how build a Bottega, weave and all. Of course, it might be easier just to buy one. Like this brown classic satchel. It's an A+!

Click HERE for further information or to purchase!

AWARD WINNING!

2011-03-11T12:30:00.000-08:00

Don't know what you'll be doing this weekend? We've got an idea. Run, don't walk to the Rodarte exhibit at the MOCA, featuring dazzling designs from this year's Academy Award winners.

Much ado has been made about the exhibit, which showcases both unaltered costumes from Black Swan and Rodarte runway creations.

While the fashion on display is guaranteed to take your breath away, the aesthetics of the show: minimal lighting, minimal design, minimal, well, everything is said to underwhelm. Critics have also complained that the breadth of the exhibit is a little too slim with only 20 dresses on display.

What can we say? We feel for the show desingers. It's hard to keep up with the Rodarte sisters. And frankly, we're glad they created environs that achieve the most imporant objective: not take away from the clothes. However, we do have a bone to pick with the curators. Why such a small number of pieces? WE WANT MORE!

COMME CA!

2011-03-10T12:30:00.000-08:00

Ok, so if you were to play guess who made that blazer and when . . . AND you answered Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons in Fall 2003 . . . you'd be right. Of course, the real winner here gets to wear the blazer. And if that trophy has your name on it, then click HERE to make it happen!

MOLTO MARNI!

2011-03-09T12:30:00.000-08:00

Ok, ok . . . so, it may look like we're giving Marni preferential treatment this week but we promise, we're not playing fashion favorites (we're partial to beauty, that's all!). Of course, with spring's holy trinity of bold prints, bright color blocking, and soft minimal shapes, you have to admit, Marni fits the bill. Perfectly. I mean, we could be describing the line's ethos.

Take this skirt for example. It has a wild tribal meets math class bold geometry, if you catch my drift. If not, it's just so pretty and would compliment a number of shapes. We're also partial to the rope belt. Who doesn't love all things nautical?

For further information on this skirt or to purchase, click HERE!

COLOR DU JOUR: LIME GREEN

2011-03-08T12:30:00.000-08:00

Suffice to say, we're fans of all the colors of the rainbow. However, it did take us by surprise when we saw that lime green was splashing about all over the spring trend coverage in our favorite fashion rags. Of course, lime green does have that effect. It's not for the shy nor the faint of heart. And frankly, we love it's brash bold appeal.

So, we cheered a lil' for lime when we got our mitts on this Marni coat. Crafted in a lime green, accented with a belt and showcasing a gorgeous color-blocked lining (another of our fave spring trends), this coat is the coverup for the Spring season.

For further information or to purchase, click HERE!

RED CARPET RULES!

2011-02-27T16:36:00.000-08:00

If you're anything like us, chances are you're glued to the boob tube, watching arrivals at the Oscars. Sometimes, clocking the chic looks on the red carpet during the pre-show, is more exciting than the show itself which let's face it, is a tad long.

Of course, fashionistas take style cues from the carpet as much much as from the runway. So far, we've spotted a few important trends for spring, most notably bare shoulders, form-fitting dresses in sleek cuts, and a range of red hues from coral to carnelian.

How to mix red carpet trends into a day-to-day wardrobe can be a conundrum for even the most adept of style stars. Let us help you solve the problem. This Donna Karan dress wraps up all the above red carpet trends into a chic dress but the easy-breezy knit fabric keeps the piece informal. Dress it up with heels or throw a jean jacket over your shoulders for a sweet daytime ensemble. Anyway you wear it, you're guaranteed to wind up on the best dressed lists for sure.

Click HERE for more information or to purchase!

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSo SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSexy!

2011-02-25T12:30:00.000-08:00

Um, ok. So I can see why you think you may not exactly need a pair of Alexander McQueen python-printed skintight multicolor leggings. But, if you really think about it, I think you'll see that they're actually a fashion necessity.

Personally, I'd pair these with a soft worn in Rick Owens T-shirt and black gladiator flats with some Hermes bangles and cuffs and call it a day but that's just me. (Ooooh, I found my summer look. Yesssssss!)

Besides, you need a go-to item staple rough, tough and rock and roll in order to successfully slink your way through the concrete jungle. Something tells me that a python print by McQueen will do the trick.

Click HERE for more information or to purchase!

FAB FLORALS!

2011-02-24T12:30:00.000-08:00

It's interesting. It used to be that celeb pics filled the blogosphere to the hilt. But it seems in 2011, fashion sites have turned away (somewhat) from eying star style and have turned their lenses upon people who know fashion when they see it. And see it they often do. Fashion Magazine Editors.

Often, pics of the editrixes will appear outside a show tent or mid-stalk through the street (who knew you actually can run in Louboutin stilettos?), dressed to the hilt, hair perfect, handbag perfect, jewelry perfect. But for some reason, all this perfection is a delight rather than a dig in the teeth.

Take Giovanna Battaglia, for example. Always chic, this lady is epitome of Italian style with her long dark hair, big brown eyes, and olive skin. Such a beauty. We love her relaxed feminine chic take on spring/summer dressing and in fact, after viewing this picture of her, found ourselves on a mad search for the perfect flouncy floral printed skirt. Lucky for you guys we found it. (Dries Van Noten. Of course.) To get Giovanna's look, pair this skirt with a worn-in vintage tee.

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IT'S EGG-XACTLY WHAT I WANTED!

2011-02-18T12:30:00.000-08:00

Some people like 'em, some people could leave 'em. Me, I lovedy-dove a Lieber min-audiere. Love. Love on top of love. With a side of love. Love.

So, when we came across this silver egg by Judith Leiber, it was we found the goose's golden egg. Except in silver.

Talk about a good sign for Spring! For further information or to purchase, please click HERE!

MAD FOR MOCHA!

2011-02-15T12:30:00.000-08:00

It's true: we rocked mocha lipstick in the nineties and we couldn't be happier that's it's come back around. The make-up artists at Rodarte graced faces with a tawny mocha lip color and we love the lip for Fall.

It's been awhile since lips have gotten their fair share of screen time but we're happy that your pucker's finally going to get its due. We're a little sick of the standard smoky eye/nude lip combo and couldn't be more excited to plump up our pouts with rainbow hues.

Now, brown on the lips could go the wrong way (don't think too hard about it.) But, if you give the color a chance, you find that a taupe-y rust sienna color flatters a variety of skin tones and hues and also helps to neutralize spots. Not that we have any . . . . (um . . . .) . . .

BIG BEAUTY FROM THE BIG APPLE

2011-02-13T12:30:00.000-08:00

Ok, ok. We admit it. We're wild for Alexander Wang. Each season he injects his looks with a sort of louche luxury which is elegant, chic, and impossibly cool. Needless to say, he didn't disappoint this season at his Fall 2011 show.

Of course, he sent several pieces destined to become the uniform of NY downtown hipsters in requisite black. Listen people. This never changes. There is no new black. Black is always the black.

But the looks we liked best employed a delicate hand in light fabrics. We love the sort of of subversive tone that showing and wearing a pale palette creates. With Fall's unpredicatable weather, rocking a petal hue means taking a risk but it also means standing out in crowd. We just love it.

HIPSTER HEAVEN

2011-02-11T12:30:00.000-08:00

We love Opening Ceremony. It's like a magnet for all things cool. So, when we saw this warm and cozy vest, we just wanted to slide inside it's plaid plushness and enjoy its hip factor.

This vest is soooo perfect. Pair it with jeans, a white button down, and riding boots and you've got the ultimate preppy chic look. Throw it on over a printed long dress with yards and yards of beads and baubles and it's like you're channeling MK's haute hippie vibe of years ago.

Click HERE to see more of this bad boy!

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WARM UP IN A CHRISTIAN DIOR WRAP!

2011-02-07T13:30:00.000-08:00

Good news NYC! We hear that East Coast temps have risen to a balmy um . . . 45 degrees! You gotta admit, it's better than neg 5!

When the cold winds are blowing 50 however, it still means that it's time to keep warm and cozy. Now that NYC fashion week is practically upon us (tick tock, tick tock), you are going to need to look chic in the tents, no matter what row you've been seated in. Cross your fingers for front-of-the house seats!

We think the way to go to keep you cool without getting cold is to layer, layer, layer, and then layer!

This Christian Dior number, crafted in black cashmere with mink trim, is perfect for topping off a look, manipulating into a gigantic scarfwrap under an overcoat, or just taking on the plane a la blanket while fashion jet-setting.

For further information or to purchase, please click HERE to view!

GET THE LOOK! Inspiration: Isabel Marant

2011-02-01T12:30:00.000-08:00

We've been mad for Isabel Marant for years and couldn't be happier the french designer is finally getting her due. Her most recent collections showcased Marant's edgy yet feminine take on sporty slouchy burnout cool and frankly, we're ready to start rocking the look. Add a vintage signature Chanel bag and you're ready to go! Click HERE to for more information on the pieces below or to straight-up purchase. Zut Alors!

Winter White

2011-01-28T15:25:00.000-08:00

It's a winter wonderland! Ok, truth be told, I was frolicking on the beach last weekend and yes, I was wearing a bathing suit. So, I can't quite claim that winter's covered Los Angeles in a blanket of snow.

But, no matter where you are, you've got to admit, there's something super chic about wearing white in winter. Maybe it's just the slight rebelliousness of it. It's a devil-may-care girl that says to hell with labor day fashion boundaries, I'm wearing white whenever I damn well please! And believe me, that kinda girl is our kinda girl.

So we know she'll freak when she gets her hands on this starched white bamboo blazer, courtesy of Stella McCartney. Sling it on over a sweater and under your overcoat for a little layering or and this is to you left coasters, throw it over a sundress and pair it with a gladiator flat for a decidedly lax take on luxe wear.

Click HERE to purchase or for more information.

COZY CHIC!

2011-01-20T09:00:00.000-08:00

Ok, granted the past few days have touched the 80 degree mark. We've had sunny skies, blue horizons and warm breezes (Don't hate us, East Coasters! We'll try to send some sun in your direction). But, given that we run the gamut from a coastal climate to a desert climate, the weather can be, shall we say, unpredicatable. You might have hot hot afternoons followed by bone-chilling evenings.

Which brings us to the point of this post. It never hurts to carry a cozy chic sweater for when the temperatures start to dip. Throw it over your shoulders for preppy shleppy look, layer over shirt/and dress combos to rock a haute hippie vibe, or simply strut about knowing that you've got on the closet thing to blanket we've yet designed.

Obviously, there are a lot of chic sweaters to choose from. We die over Missoni's signature squiggle knit. And it goes without saying that you can never go wrong with a Chanel cashmere cardigan. But when we spied this black Vince number, we knew had a winning ticket.

Crafted in a black alpaca/wool/cashmere blend, this sweater has puff cuffs and collar as well at a sash at the waist, which gives it softened medieval knight vibe. Think Cinderella meets King Arthur. Which means that you can look as if you're leading the fashion army, without sacrificing feminity.

Click HERE for more information and/or to purchase!

PORTMAN PRETTY

2011-01-18T12:30:00.000-08:00

It's hard enough to get dressed up, let alone when you've got a bun in the oven. Not surprisingly, red carpet pro, Natalie Portman, looked amazing from head to toe at the The Golden Globes on Sunday night.

Like pretty much everyone else in the western world, we had thought that Natalie would wear some chic confection designed by L.A. locals, Rodarte, considering the sister team crafted the costumes for Natalie's recent tour de force, Black Swan.

However, Natalie donned a perfectly-draped pink confection courtesy of Viktor & Rolf, with red rosette beading, and in so doing, kicked off spring's color of the season: a pretty palette of petal hues. She topped the look off with a simple red clutch and diamond necklace, giving her a solid nomination as our best of the red carpet as well as recognition from the HFPA. Luckily, she conquered both.

OH SO CHIC IN CAVALLI!

2011-01-12T09:00:00.000-08:00

Being surrounded at all times by the most fab fashions, it's not every day that we get all hot and bothered about a new piece. But, when a runway Roberto Cavalli collectible shows up on our front door, we freak out. And that's putting it mildly.

You can see why went mad for this Fall 2006 beautiful burn-out blouse. Fabricated in a luxe teal-toned silk, this terrific top features exquisite craftsmanship such as the velvet burnout, which leaves a fantastic floral design in its wake that's vaguely asian in style. Satin ribbon accents as well as velvet bands and golden metal button details only add to the decadence of the piece while the sheer portions of the blouse add a sexy flavor that is haute instead of . . . well, hoochie. Not that we'd expect anything less from Cavalli.

Are you kvelling Cavalli collectors? Well, turns it out we also have a few amazing accoutrements courtesy of Mr. Cavalli.

We also have this Spring 2007 beautiful bejeweled belt that is guaranteed to add a heavenly hippie vibe to any Cavalli archive as well as a saucy pair of Spring 2005 Cavalli crocodile stilettos that graced the runways. It's time to rock some croc!

THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR WALKING

2011-01-10T12:00:00.000-08:00

When we look at these boots, we can't help but hear the Rolling Stones song Beast of Burden and ask ourselves, "Are you tough enough?" And yes, we think you are.

We've been major fans of combat boots ever since Marc Jacobs designed his infamous grunge collection for Perry Ellis, with it's upscale urchin nod to Seattle. Over the years many designers have had their way with these stock military issues, but a pair by seminal Belgian designer Ann Demuelemeester has long topped our must-have list.

The queen of sleek chic style, Demuelemeester leads the minimalism pack with her geometric take on sharp draped cuts and avant-garde aesthetics. Think fashion warrior, one part robotics, two parts Blade Runner, and three parts storm trooper.

Now that winter is definitely, completely, and without a doubt here, it's time to pick up some boots that can handle sloshing through the elements with style. These are the boots that fit the profile. Paired with leggings and a chunky knit is the way we'd go with these babies, but you could also rock a pair of long-underwear, a floral printed dress, a cropped vintage cardigan with a man's suit vest and give a nod to Marc Jacobs' OG Pacific Northwest style file. Maybe it's time to dig up those old Replacements and Mudhoney records and put them back into rotation . . .

For further information or to purchase, visit my ebay store or click HERE

A BRAND NEW YEAR CALLS FOR A CLASSIC CHANEL BAG

2011-01-05T09:13:00.000-08:00

It goes without saying that 2010 was a fantastic year for fashion. We kvelled at Dries' wonderful watercolor prints, we flipped our lids for Balenciaga's nude/neon color blocked ensembles, and went totally wild for everything Wang. Our packed our closets with sharp cuts in high-tech fabrics and stocked a few super cozy cashmere cardigans as well. And don't even get us started on the shoes. We welcomed Ohne Titel to the fold and said goodbye to Isabella Blow and Alexander McQueen. We laughed, we cried and we shopped. All in all, it was a great year.

Now, it's 2011 and we can't wait for what fashion has in store for us this year. What tricks has Karl got up his sleeve? What will Ann Demuelemeester send down the runway? While we agree with one Ms. Anna Wintour, that fashion always looks forward, sometimes we think a smart sartorial gal looks back as well.

Say, to Chanel® . . .

A Chanel® bag is more than just a bag. It's an investment. Unlike your Pinto, Chanel® bags appreciate over time, especially considering that the famed French house has just upped their handbag prices considerably. Coco herself was instrumental in designing the first modern totes for women. Tired of teeny little evening bags that barely fit a compact, Chanel decided that she needed a tote with maximum carryall potential. So, she crafted a larger leather bag and had her metal workers sew chains for straps. Hence, the iconic 2.55 was born.

This vintage bag (70s-80s) has that classic Chanel® look and feel, with signature Chanel® touches such as quilted leather, exterior open patch pocket and of course, those iconic golden metal chain straps. This is a bag that goes from day to evening with ease. It's big enough to carry your day essentials (filofax, ipad) yet you can still fit your night time lipstick and dark eyeshadow, blackberry and $20 (just in case your date gets fresh).

Trust us, there's nothing like starting the new year with fashion's most coveted handbag. This is a must-have elegance essential that will never ever go out of style. For further information or to purchase, click HERE to see the ebay auction.

Happy New Year!

I forgot to mention.... what's coming up.....

2010-11-29T18:12:00.000-08:00

Some of the highlights for my www.ShopMonica.com comeback!!! Coming Up Soon!!! I'll email my Membership when the items are available!

Ann Demeulemeester
Rick Owens
Balmain
Comme des Garcons
Bottega Veneta

And I'll have lots of your other favorite designers too!

Pinch me!

ShopMonica NEWS!!!

2010-11-29T18:04:00.000-08:00

Where have I been?
What have I been doing?

I'm sure my regular customers have noticed that my eBay volume has been down and that I haven't been working my website (www.ShopMonica.com), oh and my blog, I've neglected my blog too, oh my! Well that's all about to change:)! These last few months I had some personal changes that I won't bore you with but they took up a lot of my time, and I took a consulting gig working with a team to launch a new fashion shopping website for a company that I regularly do business with (if you get my membership emails, you'll know what website I helped launch).

Well, all these things are now behind me and I'm "itching" to get back to selling a large volume on eBay, but most importantly, I want to get back to growing ShopMonica.com! I've been hording and stockpiling LOTS of incredible designer pieces and I recently had the good-fortune of acquiring some new high-end Consignment Clients, so I'll have an incredible selection of designer pieces coming up! Yea!!! I can't wait to get back to ShopMonica stuff which is what I LOVE TO DO!!!

Stay Tuned!!!
I'll email my MEMBERSHIP when my new items are up on ShopMonica.com!

MARK-DOWNS ON EVERYTHING!!!

2010-07-24T13:36:00.000-07:00

We've got great deals on everything!

I've lowered prices on many amazing THOMAS WYLDE pieces on our web site.

Take advantage of lower prices on all of our beautiful INDULGENCE jewelry pieces on ShopMonica.com!

And we move a lot of our ShopMonica.com inventory to EBAY! So, look for more of your favorite designers in our eBay auctions!

Do you Tweet? Follow ShopMonica on Twitter @ShopMonica!

ShopMonica.com - New Shopping Site is Now OPEN!!!

2010-06-22T09:42:00.000-07:00

Click the picture to shop!!!

New blog entries below!!!

I'm eMailing a "Special-Offer" to all ShopMonica Members on the 15th!!! Be sure to sign up before then!!!

2010-06-09T10:52:00.001-07:00

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2010-06-05T10:19:00.000-07:00

I've hopped on the Twitter train!

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I'm now hosting Uber-Chic Specialty Boutique "Indulgence" on ShopMonica.com, offering Jewelry and Gifts!!! With more selections coming up!!!

2010-06-01T12:29:00.000-07:00

15% Off this week!!!
Through June 6th!!!
Coupon: Indulge15
(coupon is for Jewelry only)

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I saw Sexy and the City 2!!! Everyone will agree the FASHION IS SPECTACULAR!!! I'm selling the JPG piece that Samantha wore on the Camel Ride!!!

2010-05-29T19:51:00.000-07:00

I saw Sex and the City 2 last night!!! Well, all that Haute Couture in the film is beyond-spectacular!!! It's a visual feast for the fashion obsessed! And all the ladies attending the film were all-decked-out in sexy New York club attire! How fun the whole experience was! And, I loved recognizing who many of the designers were! I'm actually SELLING THE JEAN PAUL GAULTIER piece that Samantha wore on the CAMEL RIDE, she was wearing the dress version, I'm selling the TOP VERSION at www.ShopMonica.com click here, how cool is that! I also spotted in the film the Givenchy crystal print that I have for sale from Pre-Fall 2009, also available on my website, click here to see! I definitely saw this print in the film, but for the life-of-me I can't remember which scene it was in, all the Haute Couture made-me-dizzy, woe's-me!! I hope you'll see the film, it was a total blast!!!

A True Work-of-Art!!! I'm SPEECHLESS!!! These will BLOW-YOUR-MIND!!! Maniac!!! IF SIX WAS NINE Pants!!! $1,535.00 Retail

2010-05-28T10:26:00.000-07:00

I'm a hippie at heart, don't tell:)! You may not know that about me or maybe you've suspected since I tend to sell a lot of the hard-to-find edgy arty designer pieces, I grew-up with Led Zeppelin and the Doors, again don't tell:)! Yes I have a sophisticated side! I LOVE, admire, and sell lots of fashion by Lanvin, Pucci, Missoni and Chanel, along with many pieces from designer like Ernte, Chrome Hearts, Thomas Wylde and ultra-rare collectible underground pieces like these IF SIX WAS NINE graffiti pants!

Ugg!!! These MANIAC pants are MIND-BLOWING!!! Really!!! When I shop Maxfield, I always tend to sniff-out the incredibly detailed work-of-art Rocker pieces! I can't help it, I'm like a magnet that way! These babies take the prize! There is no way you can see all these pants have to offer, the detail is ENDLESS: Marijuana leaf, big bar code, cobra, skull, US flag, rivets, studs, lace-up, army fabric trim, beads, fraying, shredding, pierced-rings, and more! Ugg again!!! Low sitting, tight to the knees, big exaggerated bell-bottoms... and.... I want to Jump-Up-and-Down, a surprise to me! THEY ARE REVERSIBLE!!!! The four photos are of them right side in, and inside out! Okay, I'm out-of-breath!!! Pants will be for sale at www.ShopMonica.com shortly!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE These Pants!!! Balenciaga White Brocade from Spring 2006!!! They're about to go up on eBay!!!

2010-05-27T19:00:00.000-07:00

OMG!!! I've been torn about keeping these or selling them! Well, I tend to sell just about everything great that I get my hands on, but occasionally, I really really want to keep something, this is one of those items, these pants sort of stopped-me-in-my-tracks, they're beyond amazing, the fabric texture cut fit and style, they're totally to-die-for and they fit me just about perfect! Didn't I just write a blog entry a bit ago about the-one-that-got-away, about the few pieces that still haunt me because I didn't buy them or keep them, ugg!!!, Here I go again! I know I'm going to sell these and I know they'll be added to my list of "I-should-have-kept-that-one-DARN!"

Is it true??? Did they spend $10,000,000.00 on the FASHION BUDGET for Sexy and the City 2????? Okay, that's Shocking!!!

2010-05-27T10:00:00.000-07:00

I'm shocked!!! I know that Runway Fashion is spendy spendy spendy, I've had the fortune of handling many $10,000 garments in my business, but $10 Million? I'm trying to add it up in my head, four women on-screen for two hours, maybe if you throw in a bunch of diamonds and rubies! And, consider that the film's Stylist Patricia Field must have gotten bombarded with FREEBIES worth a small fortune, most designers would give their collection pieces for free so their name could be plugged in this incredibly high-profile film that will hopefully be an International blockbuster! So, assuming that some of the garments were donated so the designers could get plugged, they still managed to spend $10,000,000.00. And, I heard that the Actresses get to keep their wardrobes! You!-Go!-Girl!!! I totally can't wait to see the film! I'll be watching our-ladies on the big-screen tomorrow night in Hollywood, popcorn in hand:)!!!

Bargan Shopping! You find that Cool Designer Piece! Buy it! Don't put it back like I did! Now I dream about "The-One-That-Got-Away"!!!

2010-05-25T18:10:00.000-07:00

With the huge volume of clothes buying that I do, you wouldn't think I'd still be haunted by the few gems that got away! Oh gosh!!! I can still picture them! Well, one that haunts me I actually did buy and then re-sell on eBay, why-oh-why didn't I keep it? Probably because everything with me is about work:)! I sell just about everything great that I get my hands on! It was THE PERFECT BLACK JACKET, from the Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2006 collection, it was that perfect way-expensive edgy arty style jacket, but this one had layers of silver chain jewelry draping the pockets, ugg!, and it fit me frack'n perfect (sorry, Battlestar Galactica reference:), anyway, a regular customer in Ireland bought it so it went to a good home! Another piece that haunts me is rather silly, I find some of my cool pieces at an obscure little store in Hollywood that's off-the-beat'n-path, this one was a Vince long drapey open cashmere cardigan sweater, with wide black and gray stripes, why in the world does this one haunt me? Well, it was cozy chic and fabulous but mostly I'd be live'n in it and wearing it all the time, ugg again! What was I thinking when I put it back on the rack? I actually went back later to buy it and of course it was gone! And, the crazy part is both of these gems were dirt-cheap! So lesson learned!::)))

Amanda Seyfried! Isn't she mesmerizing! From Model to Good-Girl Actress to Bad'Ass in Jennifer's Body!

2010-05-25T11:00:00.000-07:00

She's mesmerizing, electrifying, a beautiful model, a true natural-beauty, a fabulous goody-good-girl actress in Mama Mia and Big Love! Last nigh I saw her in the movie Jennifer's Body where Megan Fox was the focus of the film's advertising campaign, well, Fox was not the star and anchor, it was Seyfried, no offense Foxy-Fox:), I love you but it was Seyfried that gave the riveting performance that held the Cool-B-film together, I think what floored me most was Seyfried turned into a total Bad'Ass, I was so impressed that she transcended her stereotype good-girl cast-type and she Kicked'Ass! OMG! She Rocked! She surely has a big bright future.... TV, Modeling, Film, what's next? I'll bet she can dance too::))

The CALM before the STORM!!! And I mean that IN A REALLY GOOD WAY!!!

2010-04-14T10:01:00.000-07:00

What is going on with MONICA??? I know you've heard this before but I've been working working working on my NEW SHOPPING-SITE, it will eventually reside at WWW.SHOPMONICA.COM but it's not there yet, it's hiding while it's under construction. It's taking longer than I expected, it's been quite a BIG project but I'm so happy with how it's turning out! I can't wait for all my customers to see it, I think you'll LOVE IT!!! I'll email my Members when the site's ready for visitors, so my Members will have a SNEAK-PEEK before the site officially goes live. I've sort of been HOARDING and SAVING some of my BEST ITEMS for my new shopping site, I already have a nice group by: Ann D, Margiela, Ackermann, Lanvin, GianB Valli, Ernte leather jackets, a few purses, shoes/boots, a large Pucci scarf, a Henry Beguelin Shearling-Sweater, DVF eyelet dress, Stella McCartney dresses, a Rick Owens backless floor length fuzz dress, Rick ankle boots, a Watanabe twisted tube dress, Gucci, YSL, oh my gosh, and more more more..... I better RUN, I've got so much to do!!!

My New SHOPPING WEBSITE!!! Coming Very Soon.......

2010-03-10T16:08:00.000-08:00

I know I've been talking and talking about my upcoming SHOPPING WEBSITE, but I'm really getting close, really it's true:)), I'm very happy with how it's turning out, I can't wait for everyone to see!!! I'll be doing a PRIVATE SALE to my Membership before the site goes live, so please be sure to SIGN-UP so you can be one of the first people to see the site!!! I've saved some of my best designer pieces for the FIRST SALE and there will be $20.00 off your first purchase!!!

We have lost a true Fashion-Icon, a Genius, an Artist, a Visionary!!! This is a great loss!!! The passing of Alexander McQueen (Lee) is tragic!!!

2010-02-11T17:17:00.000-08:00

Over the years, I've had the good-fortune of selling many McQueen designs, from his basic simple pieces to his extraordinary work-of-art runway collection pieces. I've also spent considerable time looking through his archived runway images. I'm not exaggerating when I say some of his creations take-my-breath-away, he was a true artist with the human body as his canvas. He was one of the few human beings that's a creator of things that have never been done before. He truly will always be one of my favorite fashion designers. His passing is a great loss to so many.

$35,000.00 Retail!!! Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2009 Jacquard - BLACK and WHITE - PANTS and JACKETS!!! Coming up on eBay!!!

2010-01-27T11:41:00.000-08:00

I have a select group of Dries Van Noten Fall 2009 items for eBay!!! Auctions up shortly!!!

2010-01-18T15:49:00.000-08:00

Corsets Bustiers!!! Dresses & Tops!!! You want'm, I've got'm!!! Hot Hot Hot, Up on eBay Soon!!! Dolce Cavalli McQueen & More Oh-My!!!

2010-01-14T15:55:00.000-08:00

$75,000.00 Retail in Alexander McQueen, Jean Paul Gaultier, Ann Demeulemeester & Haider Ackermann!!! Up on eBay soon!!!

2009-10-30T18:22:00.000-07:00

Alexander McQueen!

Jean Paul Gaultier!

Ann Demeulemeester!

Haider Ackermann!

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The above photos are highlights from my NEW with tags group that I just bought, totaling $75,000.00 in Retail value!!! I also just got 150 pieces of CONSIGNMENT items that include some very special pieces, some LAINEY, some Japanese pieces, some very special older DEMEULEMEESTER pieces and LOTS OF RICK OWENS, Rick Rick Rick!, the Rick is a mix of new and pre-owned pieces, and gosh there is soooooooooo much more, including lots of other designers, I'm hoping to have everything up on eBay in November, so I hope you'll check my eBay auctions regularly!!!

I'm still building my own shopping website that will eventually reside at ShopMonica.com but it's taking a bit of time to build, so for now, I'm exclusively on eBay, but in the future, I'll have my own shopping site too!!! Please stay tuned!!!

See you soon!!!:)

Monica

DREAM ITEM!!! SOLD OUT!!! Alexander McQueen Stretch Lace Bandage Dress!!! $5,425.00 Retail - Spring'09!!! On eBay THIS-WEEK!!!

2009-10-03T14:30:00.000-07:00

Rick Rick Rick!!! and Thomas Wylde!!!

2009-09-25T15:17:00.000-07:00

Hi......... I had a small delay in getting my Rick Owens and Thomas Wylde Spring 2009 collection pieces up at auction...... I'll have most of the pieces up on ebay by the end of the weekend!!! See you soon:). Monica

NEW Little Group of Thomas Wylde!!! Mostly SPRING 2009!!! Up on eBay Shortly!!!

2009-09-18T15:58:00.001-07:00

Progress Progress Progress!!! My new Shopping Website is coming along.....

2009-08-31T14:19:00.000-07:00

Tic-toc ..... Tic-toc ..... Tic-toc .......................
I'm making loads of progress building my new Shopping Website!!! I'm sure you're gonna LOVE IT!!! Please be sure to sign-up for ShopMonica MEMBERSHIP to stay In-the-Loop!!! Thank you for your support and patience!!! Monica

I've been Shopping Shopping Shopping....... I have a ton of Amazing pieces for eBay!!!

2009-08-24T13:14:00.000-07:00

I just bought some really fabulous items for eBay!!! You're gonna totally LOVE what I have!!! Here's a quick list of what's coming up through September on eBay!!! And I'm always buying, so my inventory is always growing and changing!!! While I do only sell at eBay auction (until my own shopping site is launched), please let me know if there is something you want and I'll move that item to the top of my to-do-list so I can get the eBay auction up quickly for you!!! Happy Shopping!!! Monica

Spring 2009 Collection PiecesDries van Noten

Cream Black Yellow flowy silk dress
Metallic brocade cube shorts
Pink cube print silk blouse
Blue cube print silk blouse
Black linen dress with big big bow
Densely sequined & beaded sexy halter top
Saturated-Deep-Blue burn-out chic dress
Cream and black cotton geometric belted dress
Sequin-pocket white linen jumpsuit
Endless-long-sash blue-circle-print silk dress
Light-weight print trench-coat
Black-white cube wide-belt Asian shirt-jacket

Junya Watanabe

White eyelet asymmetrical skirt
Shredded tan linen pants
Tan linen and white eyelet skirt
Denim & colorful-print fabric skirt
White eyelet jacket
Denim and white eyelet skirt
Twisted apple-green shirt

Comme des Garçons

Long black skirt
Black geometric poof dress
Black hexagon poof jacket
Edgy black short geometric jacket
Shiny black shorts

Jean Paul Gaultier

Dragon-print silk-chiffon and ribbed-knit top
Black silk-chiffon and ribbed-knit long flowy dress
Mesh print tunic top
Mesh print long skirt
Yellow floral corset dress

Ann Demeulemeester

Orange drapey sheer knit sweater
Ethnic skirts
White jacquard jacket
White jacquard pants

Haider Ackermann

Brown washed leather stretch jacket
Long sheer knit tops
Pale-blue stretch leather leggings

Lanvin

Tan linen boxy dress
Silk & knit t-shirt dress
Chiffon-edge t-shirts (several colors!)
Chiffon-edge jeweled t-shirts

Marni

Watercolor pink dress
Watercolor pink skirt
Purple cotton cube skirt

Alaia

Heavy weight-y dense black knit pleat skirt

Balenciaga

Edgy studded black tees

Blumarine

Pink and tan jersey and leather-trim slinky sexy top

Alexander McQueen

Killer graphic runway dress, beyond-amazing!

Emilio Pucci

Print dress, two styles

Rick Owens

Skimpy cut-out short black dress
Floor length clingy black skirt
Drapey dust asymmetrical skirt
Sheer-knit and mesh sexy top
teal ribbed-knit tanks

Sacai

Cool, fringe neck black shirt

Earlier Seasons
Eskandar

Long cashmere coat
Burnt-orange cashmere sweater-vest
Chunky cable-knit cashmere sweater
Grape sweater
Khaki wool sweater
Brown spec sweater
(some are cashmere, some are wool)

Alexandar McQueen

Silk butterfly full pleat skirt
Navy dot halter dress
Black sexy cotton & leather halter dress
Ruched silk trim curvy black dress
Black dot halter top with fringe sash

Haider Ackermann

Corset-tie tan leather skirt-shorts
Metallic reptile, scrunched leather leggings, Spring 2007
Long sheer light-gray silk dress-skirt
Drapey copper dress

Chanel

Black skirt suit
Red-orange and navy tweed jacket
Sexy little top

Ernte

Leather biker jacket, 2009
Embroidered-leather and wool jacket

Jean Paul Gaultier

Off-balance black tuxedo-esque jacket
Spectacular long black jersey dress with metallic front

Miu Miu

Woven multi-color jacket
Brown tweed jacket

Roberto Cavalli

Denim corset and ruched print silk long dress-gown
Long silk leopard print skirt

Alaia

Older, Tan wool skirt suit

Ann Demeulemeester

Aged Craftsman-y ivory leather biker jacket

Dries van Noten

Long winter deep-colors tweed coat

Chloe

Embellished llama-hair ivory dress

Gucci

Mocha jersey sexy dress, gorgeous!

Hermes

Long camel-tone cashmere coat

Junya Watanabe

Long floral knit clingy scrunch dress

PLUS more more more........... like: Martin Margiela, Yohji Yamamoto, Tao, some cool shearling vests, a few fabulous cashmere sweaters, a Cosa Nostra top, Nanette Lepore, Great China Wall, Missoni, YSL, Koi, Prada and a way-beyond-fabulous J. Mendel fur-trimmed short coat!!!

And I'm always buying so my list is always changing and growing................ please stay tuned!!!

Martin Margiela - coming soon to eBay!!! Auctions up shortly!!!

2009-08-10T18:07:00.000-07:00

Ann Demeulemeester up on eBay shortly!!!

2009-07-27T18:32:00.001-07:00

Coming up: Droopy cinch-cord hoodies; droopy-cowl wrap and cinch wool coat; front-flap hot shorts; killer fine-virgin-wool crop pants with ankle buttons; wild short wrap hair skirt; Spring 2009 drapey silk cantaloupe tops!!! Plus: I have a few shoes; a sexy clingy bias silk skirt; those amazing poofy sleeves; a fabulous black vest; a slinky silk halter wrap-and-tie top; belted wrap skirts; choppy-ankle wool pinstripe pants!!! Oh my!!! What a fabulous group!!! I'll have these auctions up in a flash!!!

Haider Ackermann - Coming Soon to eBay!!! Leather Corset Jackets; Leather Scrunch Leggings; and Leather Shorts with attached knit Scrunch Leggings!!!

2009-07-13T11:23:00.000-07:00

Ann Demeulemeester - Coming soon to eBay!!! Spring 2009 and many Prior Collection Pieces!!!

2009-07-13T11:16:00.000-07:00

Hi, I have a few Spring 2009 Ann D Collection Pieces and quite a few pieces from older collections, all will be up on eBay shortly!!! For the Spring 2009 group, I only have one Jacquard jacket and pants but "I CAN GET MORE", email me if you want a Jacquard jacket or pants in the black or the white and what size you'd like, the jacket comes in 2 cuts: a lower-thigh length and it also comes in a cut that's shorter at the back but still long at the front, the jackets run full and loose, they wrap and cinch at the back. The pants are a crop-ish length to be worn with ankle-ish sandals or boots!!! I won't have access to more of these pieces for very long so if you want any Spring 2009 Jacquard pieces, email me quickly before they sell-out!!! The eBay BIN price will be 37% of retail!!!

I just bought a LOVELY little group of LANVIN 2009 Collection pieces for eBay!!! Auctions up shortly!!!

2009-06-26T18:12:00.000-07:00

I pay CASH for New and Pre-Owned Designer Items!!! I sell on Consignment too!!! Let's Work Together!!!

2009-06-15T11:35:00.000-07:00

Are you looking to sell your designer clothes, shoes and bags???

Visit my mini-site to learn more about getting CASH for your designer items!!! I offer consignment services too!!!

Click below to learn more!!!

2009-06-06T15:02:00.000-07:00

Us Weekly May 2009!!! Shoulder Pad Chic!!! Hot Hot Hot!!! Especially my Martin Margiela Square Shoulder Jacket!!!

2009-05-25T12:44:00.000-07:00

I pay CASH for New and Pre-Owned Designer Items!!! I sell on Consignment too!!! Let's Work Together!!! Click Ad image below to eMail me!!!

2009-05-02T11:14:00.000-07:00

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I'm a seven-year seasoned top-seller on eBay, I specialize in high-end Designer Clothes Shoes and Purses. I pay CASH for items and I also offer Consignment Services. I'm currently looking for more Consignment clients and I'm always looking for key pieces to buy for cash. I'm in Los Angeles but I have many Consignment Clients around the country that ship me their wardrobes. I have many repeat eBay Buyers that are around the world so I'm able to sell items quickly and pay you top dollar for your items. If you're interested in finding out more and possibly working together, please click on the Ad image below to email me. Let me know what Designer items you want to sell, we can start from there:o) Please also be sure to check-out my eBay auctions and my reputation through my ebay feedback rating. Thank you!!! Sincerely, Monica
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$18,000.00 of Ernte Fashion Systems!!! True WEARABLE ART!!! Being Sold on eBay!!!

2009-05-01T17:08:00.000-07:00

Coming Soon on eBay!!! Some FABULOUS Dries Van Noten Collection Pieces!!!

2009-04-29T17:07:00.000-07:00

Want Chrome Hearts? I'll Find It For You!

2009-04-25T11:04:00.000-07:00

Coming Soon on eBay!!! An Amazing Yves Saint Laurent Collection!!! Including some Tom Ford pieces!!!

2009-03-20T15:42:00.000-07:00

Fall '04, NWT,
$5,675.00 Retail!!!
Size F38

Fall '02, NWT,
$3,495.00 Retail!!!
Size F36 & F40

Spring '07, NWT,
$1,575.00 Retail!!!
Size F36

Holiday '06, NWT,
$2,620.00 Retail!!!
Size F34

Fall '04, NWT,
$1,995.00 Retail!!!
Size F38

Fall '02, NWT,
$1,895.00, Retail!!!
Size F38

Spring '07, NWT,
$1,800.00 Retail!!!
Size XS

year 2003, NWT,
$1,595.00 Retail!!!
Size F36

year 2003, NWT,
$1,595.00 Retail!!!
Size F34

Fall '04, NWT,
$2,110.00 Retail!!!
Size F38

Holiday '02, NWT,
$750.00 Retail!!!
Size F36

Near new,
black cami top!!!
Size S

Progress Progress Progress!! Shopping Website Coming Soon!! Chic & Stylish!!! You're Gonna LOVE it!!! Please SIGN-UP!!! $20.00 Off 1st Purchase!!

2009-03-14T14:39:00.000-07:00

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Leather Is Always In Fashion!!!

2009-02-20T13:03:00.000-08:00

Everyone should own a leather jacket! They are ALWAYS in fashion and ALWAYS so COOL!!

The latest issue of InStyle has some celebs looking absolutely fab in their black leather jackets. Beyonce is in Alexander McQueen, Taylor Momsen in Doma, and Eve in DSquared2.

Thomas Wylde (pictured) does absolutely amazing work with leather jackets. I'm looking to buy more so keep checking back on my auctions!!!

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Go Wild For Animals Prints!!!

2009-02-20T10:35:00.000-08:00

Prepare to be charmed by some amazing animal prints this season!

The latest issue of Vogue showed off some wonderful python prints in clothing and accessories. The February's InStyle issue also featured celebs in leopard prints.

It's pretty clear that Animal Prints Are In!!!

"They're [animal prints] great with black, but they also look fresh with red, acid green and almost anything else - except other prints," said stylist (for stars like Rachel Weisz) Kate Young in the latest issue of InStyle.

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$20.00 Discount Offer to be sent to all Members!!! Please sign up!!!

2009-02-18T11:19:00.000-08:00

My new SHOPPING WEBSITE that's under construction is looking amazing, wait till you see it, As soon as I have enough MEMBERS signed up, I'll be sending a $20.00 credit to everyone, to be used on your first purchase through my NEW SHOPPING WEBSITE, this offer will have no expiration (offer not valid on eBay purchases). I need more new members before I send out this Twenty-Bucks, so please Sign-up Sign-up Sign-up!!! See you soon:o)!!! Monica

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Shoes & Boots!!! Shoes & Boots!!! Oh My!!!! DRIES VAN NOTEN, ALAIA and MARTIN MARGIELA up on eBay soon!!!

2009-02-18T11:02:00.000-08:00

I just got a fabulous group of shoes and boots for eBay!!! Some amazing Dries tall boots, ankle boots, shoe boots and a couple pair of the Fall 2008 fabric print pumps, the prints are the same as on the runway pieces!!! I also got my hands on a group of the Mason Martin Margiela NAIL BOOTS, you're gonna totally flip when you see these, I got them in the tall boots and in the ankle boots!!! And lets not forget about ALAIA, I got a few Ultra-Edgy pony hair zebra print skinny high wedge heels and a pair of those infamous GLADIATOR sandals, I'm out of breath..... See you soon!!!

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Dries Van Noten!!! We so LOVE Dries!!! He's pure Genius with Color and Print!!!

2009-02-11T08:30:00.000-08:00

I just got a small but amazing group of Dries Van Noten to sell on eBay!!! Mostly from Fall 2008 but that beauty on the far left is Spring 2008!!! I also have a lovely clingy bias watercolor skirt that's not in this photo and I have one more place to look for more before they're all gone, so if I'm lucky I'll get a few more pieces by early next week, fingers crossed:o)!!! This group will be up at auction on eBay shortly!!!

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My Biggest News!!! WEBSITE!!! WEBSITE!!! WEBSITE!!!

2009-02-06T18:10:00.000-08:00

Yes:o)!!! I'm building a new Website!!! It's already Under-Construction!!! On the website, I'll be selling all the same great designer stuff that my customers know me for, plus more!!! Please be sure to checkout this BLOG regularly and sign-up for my News Letter so you can stay up-to-date with everything that's going on with me, I'm really excited about this huge change for my business!!! I'm very interested in getting INPUT FROM MY CUSTOMERS, I'd like to know things like: What are your likes and dislikes with other online shopping sites??? What do other sites not offer that you wish they would??? What keeps you coming back to a site??? What promotions do you appreciate and value??? If I start selling additional types of products, what would you like me to offer??? And, anything else you'd like to let me know about while I'm designing my new Online Shopping Site!!! Thank you for your continued support!!! Monica

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New Fashion Trendsetter!!! Freida Pinto!!!

2009-02-06T10:09:00.000-08:00

Has everyone seen Slumdog Millionaire? What an incredible movie! And it could win an Oscar this year!

One of the stars - Freida Pinto - seems to be emerging as a fashion trendsetter as she dazzles the red carpet at all the awards shows!!

The Feb. 2 issue of Us Weekly has some great photos of her in her beautiful dresses at the Golden Globes (in Christian Lacroix), LA Film Critics Awards (in Gaultier Couture), Critics' Choice Awards (in Zac Posen), at a New York Times event in Chanel and more!!!

Keep an eye out on the mags, TV, silver screen and the web for Freid Pinto and her trendsetting fashions and - of course - keep an eye out on my eBay auctions where you can buy trendsetting fashions!!! :o)

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To Keep Or Not To Keep?

2009-02-05T17:44:00.000-08:00

If you're like me, you have a TON of stuff in your closet and sometimes it makes your head spin when you wonder: Do I keep it? Or do I ditch it?

A recent issue of OK Magazine gives some good fashion tips on what to keep. They interviewed June Ambrose (author of Effortless Style) and she suggested holding on to your trench coats, leggings, wide leg jeans, blazers and white button-down blouses!

Trench coats "last a lifetime," says Ambrose. And they are "the most important fashion investment you can make."

(You can make an investment on the brand-new Margiela trench coat that's pictured! Take a quick visit to my eBay auctions to check it out!!)

She also loves leggings! "Leggings are forever," states Ambrose. "They're very basic and you can dress them up or down."

She also suggests holding on to those classic blazers and white button-down blouses!

Sounds like good advice to me!!! :o)

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Ann Demeulemeester - Triple Lace Up Boots - Fall 2008!!!!!!

2009-01-29T18:56:00.000-08:00

These are arguably Ann's best boots ever, they've created a frenzy and it's no wonder, they're totally and completely spectacular and they come in different configurations of heels and heights and dirty wash treatments, I just sold these on eBay and I have a second pair up right now, I'll try to get more but these beauties are SOLD OUT!!!

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Amazing Alexander McQueen & Jean Paul Gaultier pieces for eBay!!

2009-01-29T17:54:00.000-08:00

I just got a stunning group of Alexander McQueen and Jean Paul Gaultier pieces for eBay!!! They're all light airy and spring-y in the most wonderful prints: Butterflies, Birds and Koi Fish, oh my gosh, and the McQueen Koi Fish dress is to-die-for, it's a halter dress with a swooshy bottom and a genius neck, there is a long sash with a fringe bottom, you can throw this hanging piece over your shoulders and around your neck, the weight of the fringe keeps it in place, it's stunning and I have two of these beauties, auctions coming up soon!!!

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Ann Demeulemeester!!! We soooooo Love Ann!!!

2009-01-29T17:53:00.000-08:00

I am so so fortunate!!! I just got a killer group of Ann D pieces for eBay, mostly from the Fall 2007 Story Book Collection, I got those Must-Have long scrunchy bunchy pants, some jackets, and some of those outrageous Story Book print pieces!!! Some of these items are already up at auction, I also have some other rare Ann D pieces like those dirty arty leather sneakers that everyone keeps asking me about!!! She truly is one of my most favorite designers!!!

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The Dynamite and Wonderfully Outrageous Maison Martin Margiela!!!

2009-01-29T17:51:00.000-08:00

I just bought the most fabulous group of designer items by Martin Margiela!!! You're gonna love this group, it's a mix of seasons and pieces, a few are already up on ebay, I got dresses, pants, a skirt-front-pant-back piece, tops, leotards and that to-die-for square shoulder trench coat, oh and some of those square shoulder rocket blazers!!! He is so so fabulous, no one designs like him, he's truly unique!!! Don't miss these pieces, I'll have them up at auction shortly!!!

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ShopMonica News Letter!!!

2009-01-25T16:00:00.000-08:00

I have so much going on that I want to share with all my customers, so I'm starting a Newsletter!!! My plan is to start collecting customer names and email addresses now, I'll start sending out my News Letter with what's going on with my business after I have several hundred people signed up, so please be sure to sign up and please be sure to tell your friends too!!! I have some big and exciting plans that I hope you'll be a part of!!! See you soon!!! Monica

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Let's Work Together!!!

2009-01-25T14:04:00.000-08:00

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White Coats In Hollywood!!!

2009-01-09T12:22:00.000-08:00

White coats aren't just for the labs anymore!:o) The December 29 issue of Us Weekly shows off some hot celebs like Miley Cyrus (in Juicy Couture), Jessica Biel (in Oscar de la Renta) and Lindsay Price (in BCBG) in some amazing long white winter coats!! The mag suggests a little color in the scarf or some dark clothing underneath to make the look really stand out!!!

I recently sold a white-hot Comme des Garcons coat(pictured)! I really love the whole avant-garde look and the raw, frayed edges. I'm always on the look-out for hip pieces like this, so keep checking my auctions for some awesome stuff!!!

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Fabulous group of Dries Van Noten!!! Fall 2008!!! Coming up on eBay!!!

2009-01-07T16:53:00.000-08:00

I just bought a fabulous group of Dries Van Noten to sell on eBay, all are NEW with tags from the Fall 2008 Runway Collection, after I took this photo I bought more Dries so my group is bigger than what you see here!!! eBay auctions up shortly!!! Thank you for waiting!!!
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Hot Hot Hot!!! Ann Demeulemeester!!! Fall 2008 Runway Collection!!!

2009-01-07T16:52:00.000-08:00

I just bought an amazing group of Ann Demeulemeester Fall 2008 Runway Pieces to sell on eBay, all NEW with tags, I bought a lot more after I took this photo so I'll have a nice selection coming up!!! My Favorite piece is a very rare silver necklace, retails near $1,500, wait till you see it, it's fabulous and I have a purple leather clutch purse and matching leather sneakers and some substantial coats and jackets and a couple scrunch in your boots pants in a deep plum color, plus a lot more, eBay auctions coming up shortly!!!

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Prada Spring 2008 Runway Collection!!! Fairy pieces and those darn Bell-Bottoms, oh my!!!

2008-12-18T14:37:00.001-08:00

I simply can't believe my good fortune, I just got a totally jaw-dropping group of Spring 2008 Prada Runway Collection pieces!!! I have silk fairy print pieces, those outrageous and impossible to find bell-bottoms, some taffeta jackets and the most stunning boned cocktail dresses you've ever seen, really they're breathtaking!!! The pieces retail between $1,200 and $5,500, I'll start my auctions as low as possible, you've just got to see these pieces, I'll have the ebay auctions up right after the holidays, in early January, I hope you'll be able to wait!!!

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Large group of Lanvin Spring 2008 Runway Collection pieces!!!

2008-12-18T14:37:00.000-08:00

I just got an incredible group of Lanvin designer pieces, from the Spring 2008 Collection, all new with tags, done in those exquisite fabrics and jeweled adornments and those signature frayed edges, the pieces retail between $1,000 and $5,790, I'll start my eBay auctions as low as possible, the auctions will be up right after the holidays, in early January, I hope you'll be able to wait!!!

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Balenciaga Spring 2008 Runway Collection!!! Coming soon on eBay!!!

2008-12-18T14:36:00.000-08:00

I just got a fabulous select group of Balenciaga runway pieces from the Spring 2008 Collection, these pieces are full of rich textured-fabrics prints and solids, with that blow-you-away construction design and detailing!!! The retail on the items is between $1,000 and $2,500, I'll start my auctions as low as I possibly can, I'll have the eBay auctions up right after the holidays, in early January, I hope you'll be able to wait:o)!!!

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Fashion Tip: Take A "Bow"

2008-12-12T11:58:00.000-08:00

Bows have been a nice finishing touch on some the hottest fashions this year! Marc Jacobs, Dior and Chanel have added a little bit of sweetness to some darker fashions by adding an over-sized bow!!!

Marc Jacobs even carries that bow theme over to his accessories: bracelets and headbands, and bows even show up in his shoe line!!!

I really love that Chloe piece (in the picture) I sold it awhile ago! That textured taffeta and the ruched body and the big 3-D poofy bow on the back gave it such a wonderfully elegant look!!!

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Fashion Tip: Rivets, Screws & Metals!!! Oh My!!!

2008-12-12T11:41:00.000-08:00

Metal hardware has been such a hit this year! I pointed out in a previous post how Thomas Wylde has incorporated metal hardware into their designs!!!

Designers like Tory Burch, Martin Margiela and many others have incorporated construction hardware such as rivets and screws in their shoe designs! Even Tom Binns and Von Kottwitz have made nuts and bolts the focus of their accessories!!!

And, of course, I love how Thomas Wylde has always used hardware so wonderfully in their fashions ranging from medieval-style spikes, to chains, to rivets and even large thick snaps like the one pictured!!!

I'm always out shopping and finding super cool edgy pieces with edgy hardware so please keep checking back!!!:o)

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