Rhody Press Recap!!

We always love and are proud to get press from our home state of Rhode Island, so when RI Monthly Magazine's editor - the lovely Jamie Coelho asked to do an interview on our designer we jumped at the offer! It was so much fun... just a few months back showing Jamie around the office, introducing her to some Misters, and even giving her a glimpse into the new collection before it officially hit stores! We couldn't have described the colors of the collection better ourselves.








The magazine itself hits shelves this week, and subscriber's have already been raving about their early released copies! I got my hands on one right away, and flipped open to page 18! It's funny to think that Rhode Island's real-life bachelors will be opening up the magazine too and seeing the new most wanted guys on the market...the Misters! The subtitle says it all, Nicole's turned her handbag designing dream to a reality, but the smallest state will always have the biggest place in our hearts! Very soon, other Rhody Girls will be able to get their hands on a Mister at Sonya's boutique in Cranston, RI. It's time for our local ladies to bring your magazine man crush to life! xoxo

Misters in the Mountains

If it's going to continue to snow on this side of the country, we might as well make the best of it...in Vermont! We're packing up the boys and heading on a secret mission, road trip style. Personally, I've never been...but something you may not know about our designer is that she LOVES to snowboard! She's definitely had her share of memorable ski trips in the gorgeous state. Some major Mister brainstorming has come from the mountains! We'll be busy working, but a girl can't resist some new digs from local boutiques on her down time. Where are your favorite places to shop in Vermont? 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!
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Heartbreak on Springbreak

The only heartbreak you'll want to deal with during Spring Break! This Mr. Right Now definitely has the key to our designer's heart. Is that a hotel key I see? Where are you headed on a getaway to during your vacation? And more importantly which handbag are you taking with you? You know our (many) bags are always packed! And with Mr. Arrogant on my arm, I don't know if I'll ever look back! Make sure you read our guide to traveling in style:

Carry All Carry On, xoxo.

Mr. Oscar Winner

I heard there were a couple of Misters circulating the red carpet last night and at some fabulous parties! We're hoping they were well behaved dates. I never really liked doing "Worst Dressed" lists because I know how hard everyone works to prepare for one of the biggest nights to hit hollywood and it definitely pays off...but that doesn't mean we don't have our favorites!

 Let's start with the man of the hour Mr. Oscar Winner Matthew McConaughey in a D&G number. 

Lupita Nyong'o took everyone's breath away in this icy blue, flowy Prada dress. Our Mr. Right Now in silver would die to be her arm candy.

I know she wasn't at the actual award show, but Kim was definitely one of the best dressed of the night at Elton John's Oscar party. She finally looks so comfortable in her own skin (the red hot Celia Kritharioti obviously helps.) Since she looks so comfortable I would love to see a patent leather, black Mr. One-Nighter knotted and casually thrown over her shoulder.

Who was at the top of your best dressed list? xoxo 

Which Mister's hand to hold...

You know the thought process that goes behind picking out an outfit for the night; who, what, and why you're dressing for. The clothing usually comes pretty easily, you've been thinking about that part all day... but do you ever get stuck when it comes to accessories? Well we have a number of clutches and that will be your go-to guys for multiple occasions in our Fall collection, you will no longer have to waste time speed dating through your handbag boyfriends ;) It's one of the last things you grab while you're heading out the door,  and while we stand by the fact that our bags are very versatile (you can wear them with any outfit) there are some situational factors that'll have you calling on one Mister rather than the other. Ask yourself these questions while deciding whether you're going to wear your cross body or clutch.

The decision...

• Does your top have a lot of design elements in the front, or a deep V that you may not want to cover up by going cross body?
• Which will be the perfect pop of for your simple color pallet?
• Are you wearing a lot of accessories that'll urge you to go for subtlety?
• Will your hands be full all night with say a drink? 
• Is the place you will be storing your handbag leather friendly? (Sticky bar tops just will not do!)
• Will you be coming home with more things than you left with? Size matters ladies! 

What sort of things do you keep in mind while deciding what Mister's hand to hold? Tweet/Facebook/and Instagram us your answers using the hashtag #MisterCollection, xoxo.

Mood Handbags

Feeling a lil blue lately? It just seems like it's one of those weeks where time is moving by slowly! Seemingly to be the calm before the storm, as next week the craziness is about to begin in the fashion world. Not only is New York Fashion Week kicking off this Thursday, but the launch of our new collection is slowly approaching. But, how amazing is this new color? What I like about this type of blue leather is that with different metal accents, the color becomes more richer...almost purple! Different lighting brings out the different shades. The minute I saw Mr. Never-Again in person, I knew he had my heart and that I wasn't getting it back any time soon. It's as if there is a handbag in this Mister Collection to match every mood you're in... in my case, it's all the more reason for this girl to get more handbags ;) 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.

Photo Shoot Fun + DROP DATE!

Going through my iPhone camera pictures after a photo shoot is always surprising. After a long day of camera flashes you don't realize how complex the hours prior had really been! Seeing the final product makes it all worth it, but there's nothing like a behind the scenes shot. Now, I can't show you much or give away too many of the new colors, but below is a few of our concepts for the upcoming 2014 Mister Collection. I can and will tell you that we shot approximately 50 different bags and our designer even got behind the lens! It's so fun watching her in hair and make-up for a change! Enjoy and remember to stay updated on the DROP DATE of the new collection on our website: www.dandreahandbags.com, xoxo.

Before and After

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It's never the same at the office when our designer leaves the East Coast to head out to the factory in LA. Sure, the Manhattan Beach sunset iMessages I get every night are great, but nothing beats the sneak peeks that pop up on my phone of next month's collection. I'm seeing red! The transformation of these boys becoming men amazes me ;) Above is a before and after shot of Mr. Right Now... he came a long way from a simple little sketch. He's finally taken his form, in the shape of a hard clutch! We can't wait for you to see more (and I can't wait to get my hands on one of these red hots!) The studs aren't going anywhere, xoxo.