IT'S A GIVEAWAY!

Get the look! What's more essential to a woman than Mascara and a Mister? We met some other PR ladies last NYFW (instantly loved the length the mascara gave) and since then have teamed up with Lashem for a giveaway that totals to $315.00. WHAT DO YOU GET? A Mr. One-Nighter handbag in TEAL, and a Mascara/Las and Brow Serum/Liquid Liner kit all for FREE! Who's talking about it?  Fashion blogger SocietyGrl announced it on her blog yesterday! All you need to do is LIKE both of our FACEBOOK pages for an entry!! CLICK HERE for the Facebook Giveaway to WIN! Good luck to everyone and keep checking back for the WINNER! xoxo

Secrets of the Bad Boys in Your Closet: Part 5

Our designer Nicole was feeling a little inspired this week, and I'm sure you can guess why...because there is a new Mister to name!!! By now, we don't take any of these Misters as a loss - because you, I, and our designer receive nothing but fashionable gain (a sense that the girls these bad boys end up with could use.) When this time comes around, it's sometimes bittersweet, but always a treat for you ladies! We'd never send you in blind, unlike our designer's most recent decision for meeting her muse; so we've narrowed the choices down to two: Mr. Match and Mr. Insecure. So far, it looks like Mr. Insecure is in the lead. I guess this silly boy wasn't the only one around here letting his insecurities eat him up. We've definitely had a good laugh naming lots of handbags (all in good fun, of course) but we love turning to our d'andrea lovers for some help! What do you think? Also, if you could personalize your very own Mister with your ex-bf in mind, what would he be called? I know mine! But that's a whole other blog post in itself ;) Let us know on our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! xoxo

PS: If you missed the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, our website had a facelift!
 Click Here To Find Out Where To Shop These Misters!

ENK Vegas: Here Comes the Nostalgia

It's that time of year when New York dies down and Vegas becomes the fashion capital of the US during Magic Market Week! I'm so sad to not be missing out on the show but I can assure you that while our designer is in Vegas she's left me lots of Misters to play with. A touch of Spring on the East Coast for me during the storm, while she unveils the Fall 2014 Mister Collection in the West. The energy is always so live at ENK and of course I'll be bringing you all the details as they come. Here comes the nostalgia...the diary of a d'andrea PR girl actually began during the last trade show in August on this very laptop sitting on a balcony overlooking the strip. I can't believe how much we've grown since then... and even thinking back further to one year ago in February to our very FIRST show! We are so thankful for our first year and all our loyal customers/fans! There has been so many surprises and we have met so many great people! Our team always loves to see some of your faces - so if you plan on attending be sure to stop by Booth 19173 if you're ready to experience heartbreak like never before, xoxo.

Valentine's Day Idea

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and one wrong move can get you in a lot of trouble with your fashionista! Heart-shaped cardboard boxes are so overrated these days! I mean, it is what is on the inside that counts anyway...Here's a cute idea, gift your lady with a clutch of your choice, and fill up the "other guy" with her favorite wrapped candy. Chocolates and handbags... there's no going  wrong. Speaking of what's on the inside...you already know that these bad boys make quite the impression outward. However, after predicting purple the color this year, our designer decided to re-vamp the collection giving you a surprise pop of color when you open each Mister up! "I'm feeling purple this year," Nicole D'Andrea says! A sneak peek of the inside, from the inside, xoxo.

For the Girls on the Naughty List!

Did you shop for your hot holiday attire yet? Fashion and the holidays go hand-in-hand. If you're anything like me, you're not spending Christmas morning preparing for dinner in your chicest apron - you're in the bedroom in your sparkly dress making sure you look perfect for that annual family photo by the fireplace and tree (see Mr. Arrogant's Christmas card above, haha.) In case you need a few ideas, I've put together some outfit inspiration... It's not cheating as long as your favorite guy is on your arm ;) For all you naughty girls, I hope you've put a Mister on your list!

For dining out...

a touch of green...

Shop Topshop Sequin Velvet Shift Dress Here!

Shop VINCE CAMUTO Platform Booties Here!

Shop d'andrea handbags Mr. Precarious Here!

For staying in...

a touch of red...

Shop Nabi Turtle Neck Here! 

Shop Thigh High Knee Socks in Brown Here! 

Shop Stuart Weitzman Over-The-Knee Boot Here! 

Shop d'andrea handbags Mr. Stalker Here! 

xoxo, Happy Holidays!

Walking With Your Mister in a Winter Wonderland

What did you do over the weekend? I took my favorite handbag walking in a winter wonderland! As the snow began to fall, I fell deeper in love with my Mister. There's nothing like a snow day with your main man. You probably know that d'andrea handbags are made up of the finest Italian cow and lamb skin. So, we are often asked a few questions about how to care for your new leather boyfriends. Well, I've got the answers! And, you may be surprised to hear that these bad boys have tougher skin than they do feelings ;)

A few tips...

1. Always store him in your d'andrea dustbag.

2. NEVER keep him in plastic!

3. Invest in a good leather conditioner.

4. Remember, leather has imperfections - a sure way to tell that it is real - however, keeping him in the sun too long may cause some discoloration/fading. 

5. Wet spots/oil spills/grease mishaps, don't worry! A dry cloth will be your best friend! Do not rub, but simply blot to absorb.

Maniac Monday

It's always a manic Monday, but today - it's become a Maniac Monday! A new guilty pleasure is reading the Pittsburgh quintessential guide to fashion and style. If you've been following us for a while, you'd know that Pittsburgh holds great meaning behind a lot of these Misters! I love this quote from the article in Maniac Magazine The Mister Collection by d'andrea handbags: "Show me a woman who doesn't love a handbag and I'll show you a liar." Well, if you do happen to love a good handbag, we could also show you a few more liars. They go by the names of Mr. Player, Mr. Arrogant, Mr. Stalker and Mr. Never-Again!

Click Here to view the feature Maniac did on the Misters. Our designer sheds some light on her 3 most important thoughts kept in mind during her design process. These tips could also be used for customers who are in the market for a new handbag! And if you're like me, the search is endless for Mr. Right Now....xoxo

Happy Thanksgiving, Love the Misters

It's Thanksgiving week! So, you know I'll have a dose of cranberry on the side at every meal. I'm loving these new studly Mr. Lovers that arrived just in time for the holiday (pictured above.) Spending turkey day with Mr. One-Nighter? Who would have thought! But guess who I'll be most thankful for come Friday... I'll tell ya -Mr. Heartthrob and Mr. Never-Again in none other than black ;) 

 The Heartthrob (pictured right) holds all of your goodies, he is the perfect companion. Especially when he expands to fit my every need, aka all of the hot deals. SHOP HIM HERE!

No one will mess with you in line with Mr. Never Again (pictured left) on your arm. This spiked suitor makes for the best bodyguard. SHOP HIM HERE!

The best part about these bad boy handbags is that they keep quiet when introduced to grandma, and don't cause you to have any awkward, rushed 'drop bys' at the in-laws. And don't forget, you don't ever have to share your apple pie!

Most importantly we are thankful for all of our d'andrea lovers who continue to show their support We wouldn't be where we are without you. As a token of or appreciation, keep an eye out for special Thanksgiving offers; We'll help you beat the crowd by shopping at home. Happy Thanksgiving! xoxo

$50OFF To StyleFixx Shoppers and YOU!

This week we spent two nights in the city for a StyleFixx event! It was great to see all of Boston's fashionistas come together in one beautifully designed venue. We set up shop in the perfect location as some gorgeous ladies came by, played dress-up, and picked out their Misters to take home! I can't lie I left these bad boys a few times to stop by and see our neighbors over at the Smashbox Cosmetics counter...I'm definitely a makeup girl! Misters and Makeup, a girl's weakness.

 Below are some pics from my POV! We are always so happy to meet some of the d'andrea lovers, and  to make new fans. Our designer tries to make special appearances at as many events as she can. If you missed your chance this time around, don't worry I've got a hookup for you. We offered an EXCLUSIVE gift card to Stylefixx shoppers to use at checkout for $50OFF an entire purchase of $150 or more. But now - we will open it up to everyone! Enter code: mistercollectionfall13 to stake your claim on your next boyfriend. xoxo

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Boston Fashion Week: Models and Misters

Most of these Misters are true Bostonians at heart – Did you know that some of Nicole’s greatest loves were born in this city!? So, in honor of Boston Fashion Week, as it comes to an end, I thought I'd share how these boys celebrated their time…one word: Models! We spent October 2nd and 3rd at the Emerald Lounge inside the Revere Hotel partying it up VIP style. The runway was heating up with the hottest trends to come in SP14 that were hand selected from CKP Showroom on Newbury Street! I caught this steamy love affair between these gorgeous models and their new arm candy all on camera! See for yourself below, and be sure to pick up these Misters for yourself here, to bring to and create memories in your own city!

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Did I mention that we held a contest to give away our very own Limited Edition "Boston Strong" Mr. Precarious?  He is the only one of his kind, and was specially designed for the 'Fashion is our Sanctuary' Fashion Show held back in May. This event was a very special one to us because it benefited The One Fund. Now, we are proud to say that the newest owner of this handbag will be going to one of Boston's very own Fashionista's! Stay tuned to hear the winner later this week, we will be sure to hashtag #MisterGiveaway on Twitter, so make sure you are following @dandreahandbags...xoxo

Can you spot our designer looking dynamite in Red? #frontrow