(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.

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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!

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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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The Oscar awards of the perfume industry, the Fragrance Foundation’s 39th Annual FiFi Awards was held just last week in New York. In attendance was our very own Moni Moni girl, Halle Berry! Halle, as most of you already know, is a big fan of our designer handbags, most notably our Gypsy messenger bag, Dolce Vita handbag, and Cascade handbag as seen here:

Halle wasn’t just there to smell new perfumes — she took the award for Celebrity Fragrance of the Year for her perfume “Reveal.” The prestigious award is presented by the Fragrance Foundation’s Board of Directors, and honors a celebrity who has embraced and promoted the world of fragrance over a period of time. It celebrates the ongoing success and support given by the celebrity to the industry and therefore attracting consumers to the category. She also won the Broad Appeal award for her fragrance “Pure Orchid.” How’s that for smelling victory? Halle, who has a great collection of other fragrances said, “For years I have created my own personal scents by mixing and layering fragrances, trying to come up with something unique and different. It’s a wonderful form of self-expression and I am thrilled to share these fragrances with consumers worldwide,” said Ms. Berry. “I am very honored to receive this FiFi award. I truly believe that fragrance makes women feel beautiful and confident.” Our exact thoughts with Moni Moni handbags, Halle! Notable mentions include nominees like Jean-Paul Gaultier, Mary J. Blige, and Fergie, who won an award for her fragrance “Outspoken.”

Halle Berry dressed in a bold and sexy outfit, looking as if she knew she was going to leave a winner. She wore a slinky, black, one-shoulder and cutout waist dress with matching heels. Is it a coincidence that her outfit would still go great with her favorite Moni Moni bags or even our clutches? We think she just does a great job picking out the styles that defines her fashion, which is precisely what we want ALL of our Moni Moni girls out there to do!

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As our signature bag, the Splendor has not only been one of the most popular amongst celebrities like Jessica Alba and Kourtney Kardashian, but has been the most in-demand handbag amongst our wonderful customers. It has everything you want in a handbag: the super soft and slouchy leather that makes Moni Moni so popular, a detachable strap allowing for different carrying options, and outside zipper with pouch on top of the already generous carrying space lined with cotton. The effortless, distressed look is one of the key factors of its chic, yet semi-casual design. Even better is the many forms it takes, giving new meaning to the word “versatility” by offering different styles with the same core design. That being said, there’s a Splendor bag for everyone! Need a bit more carrying space in your life? The Splendor Large is the solution! How about the Splendor Fly, for those who love a touch of glam? There’s even a Splendor messenger bag, for a fashionable look that also helps with running those daily errands! Now, we’re more excited than ever to introduce…The Splendor Intrex and The Splendor Intrex Tote!

The Splendor intrex offers the features of the Splendor that you’ve fallen in love with, along with great accents to give it a delightful, new look and style! Rounded studs on the handle and an interwoven design on the front pocket makes this bag a trendsetter you’ll want to have on your arm! Available in Black/Purple, Mocha Latte, Candy Red and more!

The Splendor Intrex tote may be the most stylish, functional and compliant totebag yet! A comfortable way to carry all your essentials while getting the attention your fashion-sense deserves, our new tote bag has you covered when it comes to style, capacity, and comfort! Check it out in Black, Candy Red, Chocolate and more!

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