Brian Atwood on Gilt

Starting today at 11am ct, Gilt is featuring the first ever Brian Atwood sale on their site! This sale will feature both shoes and handbags (including the one I wore to the Swarovski event) in a variety of colors and styles. Brian is hot, his shoes are awesome so this is one sale you do not want to miss.

Here’s a sneak preview…

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There will be tons more so click here for instant access to the sale and be sure to tweet me what you buy. I’d love to see!

‘By Invitation Only’ Launch With Gilt City

Gilt Groupe founders Alexandra Wilkis Wilson and Alexis Maybanks will be in Chicago Thursday, April 19 celebrating the launch of their new book, By Invitation Only. With all of the flash sale members only sites now available, Gilt remains one of the most popular (and they happen to be one of the first). So I am very excited to meet the founders and learn about how it all began by checking out their book!

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These ladies literally changed the way people shop so this is one event not to miss! VIP tickets for this event are now available on Gilt City so you can purchase yours here and be sure to join if you’re not yet a member.

Event details:
W Hotel
644 N. Lakeshore Drive
Thursday, April 19
6-8pm

Can’t make it to the city the 19th? Don’t worry, because Alexandra and Alexis are making a stop in the suburbs! They’ll be at the Highland Park Public Library (494 Laurel Avenue) Friday, April 20 at 1pm to sign their new book. Please note, the Highland Park event is not affiliated with Gilt City.

Brian Atwood Handbags on Gilt

Very exciting news about one of my favorite shoe designers (who also happens to be ridiculously good looking)–Brian Atwood!

Starting Wednesday, March 28th, Gilt.com will be the exclusive retailer for Brian Atwood’s brand new line of handbags.  Gilt will feature 4 main styles from the collection – the Carla, Theodora, Kate and the Iside – and  they will continue to be the exclusive retailer throughout the spring season of these gorgeous bags. Here’s a look at what’s to come…

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The Carla is a basic envelope clutch that comes in a variety of materials and colors from black suede to color blocked snakeskin.

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The Theodora is a miniaudiere hardcase constructed from inlayed enamel that’s the perfect statement bag; great for a cocktail party or black tie event.

These bags are exclusive to Gilt members so if be sure to join here, and don’t miss out on this sale beginning tomorrow at 11am ct. As always…happy shopping!