Lunch with the Bag Snob!

Wow! This past week was amazing. Not only our Mintaka Tote and Saiph Clutch were featured in Bag Snob, but also, I was in LA and had lunch at Lucques with Kelly Cook. For all of you who don't know Kelly (I am pretty sure you all know her), she is one of the owners and founders of Bag Snob, fashion blog featuring "selective editorials on designer bags." We had a great time. We talked about everything, including crocodiles LOL! I was very impressed to learn that she started her blog with her best friend Tina Craig only three years ago. Their blog is so popular that "gets about 287,000 page views per month (with approximately 78,000 unique visitors from around the globe), and yearly revenues are well into the six figures." I really admire how these two beautiful and smart girls turned their interests; bags, fashion etc..into a succesful business. Kelly and Tina, congratulations. Keep the good work! 

Adriana Castro Modish Clutch Featured in Purse Blog

Wanted to share with you that Purse Blog featured our Modish Clutch. I can't express how it feels to see three of our bags featured in the same week (this week Bag Snob featured our Mintaka Tote and Saiph Clutch). I can only say thank you to all of you; family, friends, customers, bag lovers, editors etc... You keep me motivated!

Kisses.

Image from purseblog.com.

Difference Between Crocodiles and Alligators?

There is a great deal of confusion on this issue, but luckily Kelly Cook from Bag Snob can help you out. Go to Bag Snob to read the post titled "Obsessive Lesson on Crocodiles." I am also here to answer any questions you may have. I am an expert on this topic, so ASK ;)

By the way, Bag Snob featured our Saiph Clutch in their post!

Image from bagsnob.com.

Adriana Castro Mintaka Tote Featured in Bag Snob

If you love fashion, especially handbags, I am pretty sure that the first thing you do in the morning is go to Bag Snob and check the latest selective editorials on bags. Right? Don't feel bad, it's my routine too. Well, today it was more exciting than ever; our Mintaka Tote was featured! To read the post, go to Bag Snob. 

Kelly and Tina THANK YOU!

Image from bagsnob.com.

Adriana Castro Orion and Hunter Belt Featured in Vogue

Remember our Fab Belt List? Well, two of our Fab Belts were also featured in Vogue; the Orion Belt in black/white glazed crocodile and the Hunter Belt in dark brown glazed crocodile. Vogue reaffirms belts accentuate your curves! 

A special thank you to Ms. Eva Hugues (Editor in Chief) and her team.

Images from Vogue Latinoamerica.

Adriana Castro Sample Sale: Up to 80% Off

For you lucky ones, the ones who are subscribed to our blog newsletter, you must check out our Sample Sale. It is happening right now and will be held until 10.19.08 11:59PM ET. Expect discounts up to 80% off. To request a list of the available styles or for more info, please contact us at info@adrianacastroonline.com or call 1.866.460.4484. Orders will be taken via e-mail on a first - come, first - serve basis. E-mail us soon at info@adrianacastroonline.com so you can get the handbag/accessory you want!

"Even in Crisis, Demand for Exotic Handbags Persists"

According to a story on CNBC, exotic handbags sales are on the rise. In an economic crisis, people tend to "invest in classic." Exotics are classic and timeless. Read the full article. 

Girls, shop smart. Shop exotics!

Adriana Castro Columbus Weekend Sale

Columbus Day weekend is coming up and that usually means lots of sales. But is it just me or are stores unusually quiet this year? We didn't want to stay quiet, so I am here to scream SALE!

20% OFF on any order with code ACSALE.

*Offer not valid in stores. To receive 20% OFF on any order, enter the promo code ACSALE in the promotional code box during checkout. This offer applies to Internet orders only and does not apply to the Adriana Castro Virtual Gift Card. This offer cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be combined with any other discount offer. Offer ends 10.13.08 11:59PM ET.

Magia de la Moda: Fashion Week Miami Beach

Vanidades, Latin America's premiere women's magazine, kicked off Funkshion's Fashion Week on Wednesday, October 1st (my birthday), at the tents of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The publication presented a spectacular runway show titled "Magia de la Moda." I was lucky enough to be in the first row and was blown away by Angel Sanchez, Nicolas Felizola and Rafael Cennamo's fabulous creations. Angel Sanchez was one of my favorites. The collection was so feminine, so chic, so colorful, so glamorous and so classic. I was totally captivated.

I want to thank Vanidades for this great invitation, especially Guillermo Plehn and Marines Duarte. I celebrated my birthday doing what I love the most!

Images from www.miaminewtimes.com.

Luxurious Evening

Diana Diaz (7 News) wearing Mayda Cisneros cocktail dress and carrying our Vibora Clutch.

Celebrity models wearing fashions from the 2008 Fall/Winter Mayda Cisneros Couture Collection, Maserati's exciting new 2009 Quattroporte and the Gran Turismo S models. All these together in one event and I was so fortunate to be there! Last night, The Collection, South Florida's foremost luxury automotive dealership, presented Mayda Cisneros Fall/Winter 2008 Collection inspired by Maserati. The fashion show was great. Once again, Mayda Cisneros showed her sophisticated simplicity. Congratulations Mayda and thank you for showing our Vibora Clutch on the runway.

Image from www.nbc6.net.

October Skin-ny Giveaway

Enter to win our October Skin-ny Giveaway; the Lady Zipper Wallet. To enter, just subscribe to receive our blog newsletter. If you already receive our blog newsletter, you will still need to e-mail us  your e-mail address at register@adrianacastroonline.com. Last day to enter is October 31, 2008 11:59pm EST. One lucky winner will be randomly selected on November 1, 2008. Winners will be announced on this blog by November 5, 2008. Only one entry per person (US shipping address only).

Good Luck!

Kisses.