HappyBdayDaddy.

Today is the first day of a rough month to come. Today my father would be turning 58 years old. Unfortunately for the last 6 years we have been unable to celebrate together in person but able through my heart. There was a point in time where I thought that pushing everything aside will make it easier. I thought it would make me a stronger person. Although I seemed strong on the outside I was breaking on the inside. I wanted people to believe that I was growing as an adult because I had to, considering the circumstances I was in. I struggled, I failed. Just recently I realized if I am not at peace with the situation I will never be at peace in my own mind. I still am learning and trying my best to communicate and open up, yet it still seems more difficult than keeping it in. I will say it does feel better airing it out for everyone to read though. So I guess you can call this progress. In all of this I would ask for everyone to take a moment and realize what they have. Feel blessed for what you have. Take this opportunity to tell a loved one you love them for you know not how long they will be here. Every minute, every second, every moment counts.
To end this on a happy note I will describe a day in the life of Michele and Daddy. My dad loved to cook and go fishing.. these were his relaxing moments and he was at peace while doing so. My daddy was a joke-ster, at every family dinner, party, any occasion really, he would be the one everyone was focused on to bring the joy and smiles to their faces. Which inevitably lead to a smile on his face. We lived in a little town in Long Island and he would always take my brother, sister and I fishing. After the day's catch we would come home and he would start preparing the meal. Of course me being the brat I was never enjoyed his seafood dishes. He would get annoyed with me that I never wanted to try it so one day he decided it would be a hilarious joke to tell me that his freshly made fish cutlet (or whatever you call it) was a chicken cutlet (and I LOVED chicken cutlets) I was all excited and dug in. I took one bite , started chewing and he bust out in laughter. I then realized what I had just put in my mouth and spit it out. I was so angry but something came over me and I couldn't help but laugh with him. His laughter was contagious. To this day I will never forget his laugh or the way his eyes crinkled when he smiled. I miss you terribly but know one day we will be together again but for now I will keep you in my heart knowing you are always with me.

I LOVE YOU DADDY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Love always,
Mickey

Matt&NatPreview.

When fall arrives it is a fashionista's dream come true. Brand new frocks and trends for the year to come. Fortunately I am surrounded by this every single day. I have recently posted the newest designers and their collections that have arrived here at Kaight. What I haven't told you guys yet is that we are going to be having another "shop within a shop" or shall we call it a "pop-up" shop. This time instead of shoes and clothing we will be featuring bags (my ultimate addiction). I was so excited when I heard the news it was a struggle for me to kept it a secret. Oops ;) I was able to preview the collection and I must say I would use every single bag I have seen. The brand we are featuring is the one and only Montreal based Matt & Nat. All off Matt & Nat's products are 100% vegan. They are made out of synthetic leathers and the lining of the bag is made out of recycled bottles. On the lining it actually tells you how many bottles were used in order to create the lining.. how cool is that? So without further adu here are some of the bags we just got in.

Laroux $185

Nico $200

Stay Tuned... More to come shortly!

BBASWivesClub.

Just the other day I was in serious need of a girls night. Being surrounded by boys is every girls dream yes.. but, when you already found your dream boat it gets kinda.. well.. played out. So I met up with my 2 girlfriends Meggie and Mika and we had a girl pow wow. We decided to head into Park Slope because that's where all the good restaurants are of course and we LOVE food. We enjoyed a lovely meal, shared some laughs, bitched about our dream boats and of course what girls night isn't complete without a gossip session. We had so much fun we decided to have date night weekly. While I was chatting and stuffing my face I realized that girlfriends are a precious gem in a girls life. Since Meg and Mika are both dating a member of the Brown Bag Allstars they understand the feelings that I feel and are going through same obstacles. The understand the hardship, commitment, trust, patience, and struggle that I feel. Its reassuring to know that your not alone. To know that someone else feels the same and can understand you. It's easier to vent when you know you are not going to be judged. It's like going to therapy... and we decided we need to go to therapy every week from here on out haha. In other words a support group, a support group known as the Brown Bag Wives club. We have some other members that soon need to be introduced to the club and once they are.. the club is in full effect! My meaning for this post is one simple thing, hold on to your girlfriends because no one can understand you the way they can. GIRL POWER!

(Back in the day at a Brown Bag show up in Albany)

ArtsieWhit.

This week we just got in a shipment from Whit! One of our newest designers to be carried here at Kaight. The first thing that I thought of when I previewed the line was pure genius. Combining art with fashion is one of my one main true loves. I viewed the lookbook and just kept on thinking to myself "Hey, this is really f'in cool!" A very cool website and very cool company and a very cool style. Whitney Pozgay mixes the preppy girl, with the trendy girl, with the classic girl, with the hipster girl. Four of which style I appreciate.
Her first lookbook, for fall '10, is inspired by the artist Henry Darger's sweet and sinister drawings of young girls, as well as some influences from the French trifecta of Jane Birkin, François Hardy, and Nouvelle Vague. You should check out their website because it is artistically intriguing. Also on the website their is a page that is dedicated to the beautiful art that she was inspired by which can latter on inspire another.. I know it truly inspired me.





In Lucky Magazine's September issue. Big deal.