Kate Middleton’s dress, made of ivory and white satin gazar, was designed to emulate an opening flower and certainly bloomed both envy and awe in everyone around the world. The beautiful and famous bridal dress worn for the Royal Wedding was known for having great body, stiffness and architectural drama. The dress proved to be light and airy as well, finishing a perfect and highly sophisticated design. Combining tradition and modernity with the artistic vision that characterizes Alexander McQueen’s work, the dress is now on display at Buckingham Palace, where thousands of visitors have rushed to see it.

The newest royal bride’s dress is certain to spark a trend in wedding gowns — perhaps even reshape the bridal industry — for years to come, with knockoff artists waiting in the wings to quickly replicate the design. The exhibition organizers are expecting huge interest in the gown, which is being shown alongside Catherine’s shoes, her diamond earrings and the halo tiara she borrowed from Queen Elizabeth II to hold her silk-tulle veil in place.

If you’ve fallen in love with the design and look, it would be no surprise that the fondness everyone has acquired will spill out onto your everyday style. Consider some of Moni Moni’s popular handbags to pay homage to the defining gown — and, if you’re one of the lucky ones who will be able to visit the dress on display, it’s sure to compliment the dress and draw some gazes, too!

Moni Moni has an assortment of new items coming up for Fall, including the fun, delicious new Pulp Collection, previewed at Steal Fashion!

Summer doesn’t always have to have all the fun — color isn’t hibernating this Fall season for a change. In fact, many of the big fashion houses like Prada and Dior have embraced it! Make your outfit pop with a splash of orange in the form of a satchel, clutch, or tote.

Of course, the best part about buying colorful accessories like these Moni Moni purses is the fact that you’ll be able to still use them when Summer comes around.

Expect to see the entire, new Pulp Collection in the online store soon.

Of course, a special thanks goes out to Steal Fashion for featuring Moni Moni on their stylish site!

(Source: Fashionologie)

Known all over the world for her talent, beauty, and fashion sense, Beyoncé makes some bold moves when it comes to her fashion choices for her latest album, 4. The stylish singer opted for small, lesser known designers over big fashion houses like Chanel and Lanvin; one of the designers, Leah Rae, is still a student at the Fashion Institute of New York who has yet to start up her own label! Among the small and independent designers are 36 year-old Dutch designer Jan Taminiau, 27 year-old Maxime Simoens, and Alexandre Vauthier.

“It was important to Beyoncé that the choice of clothing not be about the brand but about the quality of the work,” said Jenke-Ahmed Tailly, Beyoncé’s creative director.

In addition to the unique beauty of these avant garde pieces, it is refreshing that Beyoncé chooses to highlight lesser known artists, especially considering Moni Moni is an independent brand. What’s more is that Beyoncé’s looks in her promotional photos would look great with our Moni Moni handbag designs!

On the cover of her album, Mrs. Jay-Z wears a fox stole embellished with crystals by Vauthier. How fabulous would that look paired with the Luna Black/Purple?

In the foldout of the album cover, Beyoncé wears another Vauthier fox stole paired with daisy dukes from French designer Julien Fournié — all the outfit needs is a Lily Caramel!

Lastly, FIT student designer Leah Rae created this lemon yellow mini dress — worn by the “Best Thing I Never Had” songstress — that would go great paired with the complimenting brown of the Splendor Intrex.

(Images from NY Times)

The Fall 2011 Haute Couture collections marked a return of fashion’s favorite monochrome combination. Black and white looks ruled the runway after last season, when designers avoided being too bland by matching basic looks with splashes of bright, neon accessories. This time around, however, designers amped up the glam factor by showering the looks in all-over shimmer that glistened and gleaned as models strutted beneath the bright lights of the runway.

The White

Whether you are going to the pool or beach to relax and catch some rays this summer season, or if you are looking to turn heads as you walk down the street, picking the right style and wardrobe can lead to some good times and some even better summer memories that can last you through the seemingly endless winter season. Every girl knows how important it is to choose the right swimwear to look great on the beach, but we don’t only wear swimsuits on the beach – we need pretty dresses, nice shorts and tops, too! Check out this season’s trends and how Moni Moni can help put the appropriate wear all together.

Shorts

You can turn heads while showing off those newly tanned legs by throwing on some great shorts – one of the main essentials for the summer season. Whether classic length shorts, Bermuda shorts or board shorts made out of light fabrics, such as cotton or linen, they’ll help you keep – and look – cool! Speaking of light, we’re sure that a little minty color will help with your warm weather stylin’!

Linen Dresses

Another summer favorite is the linen dress. These are available in different lengths depending on the occasion like maxi dresses which are usually ankle length. There is also the bandeau dress, a strapless dress, for those who don’t want tan lines on their shoulders. Great, flowy dresses like these are not only light and comfortable, but are stylish with a large bag, such as our Cascade handbags!

Cover-Ups/Wraparounds

Beach cover ups or wraparounds are another fashionable addition to any beachwear wardrobe, if you want to cover up your swimsuit or bikini. Other examples of beachwear  are caftans, as well as wraps that you simply tie around your waist. Some may go a little more daring with frilly skirts or other street-mod ensembles. Either way, nothing is more bold than a Splendor Intrex to go with it.

After all that poolside or beach fun, be sure to check us out on Facebook and Twitter!
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AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER TODAY

Hey, Moni Moni girls! We’re excited to announce the release of our new jacket collection, as previewed before! These 100% buttery lamb skin Italian leather jackets are made exclusively in Florence, Italy. Available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes with several different colors and styles, you’ll find a jacket that’s both a perfect fit and compliments your style. Here’s a peek at the two of the four lines that we know you’ll fall in love with:

The Ella (pictured left) and The Madison (pictured right)

These zip-up jackets are perfect for those cool days and evenings out. The Madison takes that cropped trench coat look to a more chic level, and the Ella says bold, sexy, and stylish all over it. Also look out for the Kate and Splendor lines, which we’re sure you’ll love, too! MSRP for these mod and sure-to-be-trendsetting jackets in-store would be $1300USD, but we want to offer them at an amazing price for you, our beloved Moni Moni girls, by offering them exclusively through our online store! Current available colors are: pearl grey, taupe, dark grey, caramel and black to choose from. Guys will be able to get in on the fun, too, with our Alex jacket line as the perfect gift item! Pre-orders can be made TODAY, and we will begin shipments on September 30th, 2011.

Hurry while you can! Get a hold of one of these fabulous jackets – your trendsetter style may the the one to inspire Moni Moni-loving celebs like Halle Berry or Jessica Alba to start wearing them!

To place your pre-order today, simple visit our Jackets page here

Hey, everyone! As some of you may know, our Twitter and Facebook giveaways have been going strong and the two new Moni Moni Intrex Clutch prizes are close to getting new homes! Here’s an update on where we stand, and how YOU can get your hands on your very own clutch purse to go with those stylish outfits:

Twitter
We’re glad to say that we’ve reached our goal of 1,500 followers and we thank you for your support and retweeting during the contest. We will announce the winner shortly, so good luck, everyone! Want to increase your chances of winning, even after we’ve announced the winner? Look no further, here’s how:

Facebook
In order to be in the running for the Intrex clutch, simply help us reach 4,000 fans on Facebook. You can easily do this by spreading the word to friends and family on their Facebook wall, having them visit our page and clicking the “Like” button to the left. As soon as we reach our goal, you may very well be the proud owner of a luxurious clutch purse!

The Prize

The Moni Moni Intrex clutch purse is newest collection and latest line of clutch pouches. Its design can very well be the heart of our newest Splendor handbag, the Splendor Intrex. The interwoven design against the supple, distressed Italian leather is a definite trendsetter that’ll add more chic factor into your wardrobe! The cotton lining inside ensure all your essentials and valuables are protected, especially when on the go running errands or a long and fun evening out. Available in a handful of rich, versatile colors, this clutch purse will fit any style or outfit! So, why not have a shot at getting one for FREE and participate in the contest now!

And to keep up with all upcoming giveaways and promotions, be sure to follow us on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook. It’s the first step to winning the giveaway, so if you haven’t done so yet, be sure to do it before it’s too late!
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Moni Moni was on its way to becoming the established brand that it is today, with Cinzia’s driven passion, creativity, and knowledge of the market. While Moni Moni continues to strive to innovate and inspire with its wide selection of styles and colors, the company’s beginnings and rise in success is something Cinzia will always be proud of. While our previous installments of our blog series, “The Story of Moni Moni” have shown how Cinzia got to where she was, let’s see where it exactly is. Moving out of her old office, Moni Moni headquarters now resides in Manhattan Beach, CA.

“Here I am today at Moni Moni’s headquarters right on the beach, which reflects the relaxed nature of my designs. This is the view we’re lucky to be inspired by and get to enjoy every day. :-)”

Moni Moni has even expanded outside of luxury Italian handbags, offering clutch purses in the form of pochettes and designer hats! Today, Cinzia and Moni Moni is not only loved by celebrities, fashionistas and women around the world alike, but has been and continues to be featured in the media and press, with the likes of People and Elle magazine and more! Check out a past feature Cinzia did with TV Guide’s fashion team:

Today, Cinzia lives in Manhattan beach with her husband and daughter, working hard on Moni Moni collections that sets trends and makes heads turn!

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