Have I mentioned how much I love RM?

So freaking cute!

The sale on Saturday was too much fun! My sweet lady friend Fallon met me at the hotel, where we proceeded to enable each other to buy things. I had a great time sharing stories and talking shop about bags in general with the other ladies in attendance! Sarah from Rebecca Minkoff was incredibly sweet and so adorable! I loved her hair, her outfit, her jewels, and her BAG! She was carrying this amazing sample that may or may not make it to production in the next few months.

The selection was awesome and I snagged two things: a studded devote and another little crossbody  morning-after clutch. I don't know how much they ended up advertising the sale, as the atmosphere was really relaxed, and my fears of being trampled or having to fight for a bag were unfounded. Seriously though, if I have to walk around town wearing a sandwich board in the Spring in order for Rebecca to organize another sale down here, I would totally do it.

To date, this is my favorite Rebecca Minkoff score, as well as my favorite bag I've ever purchased. Look at the fun dark gunmetal studs on this baby. The smooshy pebbly black leather. The belts that give it that retro 70's feel. Don't try to tell me you don't want one too!

RM Black w/gunmetal studded devote. Get it here: Aster Alice

More photos from the sale can be found here on tPF.

Winter = Craft Nights

School is finally wrapped up, and I'm finally caught up on my sleep. What's next? Apparently the hobby I chose to pick back up during this break is sewing.

I was at Wal-mart on a mission this weekend to track down some elusive Cars toys for the boyfriend's nephew. We did not find a Ramone car, so I wandered off. I find myself in the crafts section looking for patterns hoping for some inspiration for some mommy presents (both mine and his).

I did. And rediscovered the Sew You Built By Wendy patterns by Simplicity.

Two Christmases ago, one of my besties and I gifted each other the exact same present: Sew You by Wendy Mullin (of Built by Wendy). I don't know what she did with her copy, but mine has been sitting in a box between moves, untouched. The patterns were on sale at Wallyworld, so I thought why not brush up on my sewing by making something simple?

Simplicity 3835

And yes, I bought this fabric to make a dress out of.

I guess it isn't super obvious, but I'm a cat lady by nature. This thing is going to look bananas when I am done with it. Most reactions I have been getting to this plan go something along the lines of, "What?!"

Almost done. The last part- adding in the exposed back zip. Yay!

Anyway, it is turning out to be a pretty short project. I decided to line the inside with polyester so I can wear it three seasons instead of two. I ordered some Amy Butler and Kaffe Fassett prints from fabric.com and they should be here tomorrow! I'm glad I have this time off to make some homemade gifts for some very special people.

 The book in question. Buy it here.

RM Update

For those of you sick of the blinky non-informative earlier post, here is the official flyer. As far as I know, they still haven't e-mailed the mailing list any further information. This is via The Purse Forum. You can read Rebecca's blog on minkette.com and follow her on Twitter for the latest information.

I'll be there bright and early with girlfriends and possibly a man (strong arms are needed to carry lots of bags) in tow. See you there!

Dear School...

So school is still in the middle of kicking my butt. I just wanted to pop in to say hi and inform my ATL ladies of some exciting news.

Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale, Sat. the 12th in Atlanta!

More details as I receive them. I'm peeing my pants with excitement.

Also- I'm done with finals come Monday and will be free to blog incessantly for six weeks!