Aluminum Foil Fashions Window Display

It's amazing what you can do, with very little time.. with aluminum foil! Here is my Project Runway themed Foil FashionWindow Display!

I am fortunate to have a position that allows for total creativity in visual displays. Yes, it's always with the lastest fashions, but this time was very different. The idea was to capture attention (it always is) for a Winter clearance sale for Fifi's Fine Resale. Julia, the store owner, placed the foil in my hands, and I did what I was born to do. I knew I had to "Make it work" without Tim Gunn over my shoulder. You know, that saying can take you a looong way when you know it's your time to shine.

Here are the results of foil, tape, and very little time.. Enjoy!



For more views, visit my MissPrettyPerfect Online Album.

Next up.. Paper clothing displays.. if I'm lucky :0)

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Etsy On Sale: MissPrettyPerfect Handbags Are 15% Off!

For a Very Limited Time, you will receive 15% off of your handbag order in My Etsy Shop.

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Miss Samantha - Leather Hobo Purse

$145 - $123.25

African Mud Cloth Tribal Messenger Crossbody Bag

$135 - $114.75

Leather Fringe Hobo Studded Handbag

$375 - $318.75

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.. And much, much more!

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Custom Made Patchwork Bag

MissPrettyPerfect's

Custom Made Process

Isn't it rewarding to have a style of your very own? To have other's compliment you on your fashion "find"? Why not take it a step further and adorn yourself with a product that no one else can duplicate. That product that I'm speaking of is your very own Custom Made Handbag!

Over in My Etsy Shop, I have two listings that will allow you to pick from my wealth of gorgeous, high-end Designer fabric inventory. Most of my fabrics retail from a price point to $30 to $150 per yard.  They are of very, very nice quality and the workman ship is timeless, allowing you to carry your custom made bag for years to come. One of my Custom Handbags is the Custom Patchwork Crossbody Messenger Bag with adjustable strap and the other is my Custom Patchwork Hobo Handbag. Click on the links to learn more..

Here is how the process works:

1. You let me know what fabric colors interest you. You can also let me know your pattern interest and/or the ones to avoid, ie: polka dots, flowers, stripes, etc.
2. I will select fabrics from my inventory, scan them, and set-up a private album for you. You will be sent an invitation to view this album. It is a private album, but you will be able to share it with whoever you wish. Sometimes a girl needs a second, or third opinion. See example below..

Private Album with Selected Fabric Swatches

This is a collage of those fabrics, in close connection.

This is also included in your album.

3. This is the process of eliminating any unwanted fabrics and introducing new fabrics along with the selected fabrics..

My client wanted to keep #1, 4, 6, and 8. I offered to show her more, once I "learned" her taste. I then introduced #11 - 17.

After our second selection process, my client's mind was set on the following..

After my client approved all the swatches she wanted, I then work my gift and came up the placement of the fabrics and created the lovely bag below..

So.. What do you think?

Are you ready to take the Custom Made Handbag Challenge?

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Vintage Hand-beaded Ball Ceiling Decor

Old Hollywood Glamour at it's Finest!

I present to you the most Fabulous Vintage find (for me) to date.

Hand Beaded Vintage Disco Ball

To call it a "Disco Ball" is so faux pas to me. So I would like for this magnificent piece to be referred to as a structure of sorts. It was definitely used for entertainment purposes, that's for sure. Who knows what room or hall's guest this pieces has gracefully charmed? Carefully placed, hand-bead silver paillettes, all on a 75" round diameter.

There are really no words to describe this, but It is so Old Hollywood Glamour.

Imagine how long it may have taken to hand-bead this. Also imagine the glamour crowd of spectators, down below.

Nice, right?

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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale on Handbags

Black Friday Sale

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Cyber Monday Sale

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All Handbags are 20% off!

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Use Coupon Code: 20off at www.missprettyperfect.etsy.com

Example...

See? It's That simple..

Use your coupon today.

Offer expires very soon.

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With the price of Everything going up, MissPrettyPerfect's prices are falling.

For a Limited Time, enjoy a 20% off discount on your entire purchase. Use the coupon code: 20off on any handbag or accessory!

Yes, even the Oops Section will be discounted.

Here are some examples of Savings below..

 Gathered Leather Hobo Purse - Dark Brown

 Regular Price $ 145

Sale Price - $ 116

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Flower Upholstery Fabric and Leather Hobo Purse

Regular Price $ 85

Sale Price - $ 68

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Tribal Travel Bag in African Mudcloth

Regular Price $ 165

Sale Price - $ 132

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   Leather Handbag - Large Nude Miss Euphrasia Shoulder Bag      

Regular Price $ 135  Sale Price - $ 108

Just click on the links above to see the item featured. Or just visit MPP's Etsy Shop for more selections of beautiful handmade handbags.

Note: Discount will be applied after the coupon code is entered. The coupon code to use for your 20% off savings is 20off

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Mystery Tribal Print Dress on Fashion Hunters

MissPrettyPerfect is on the case..

After my very first ever viewing of "Fashion Hunters" on Bravo last night, I knew I would not be complete unless I personally solved the problem of the mystery tribal print dress that was (almost) featured in the episode "Mystery Dresses". Allow me to set the scene..

A young  lady walks into a High-end New York City consignment shop, hoping to consign her "designer" dresses in return for some high-end money. Well, like any consignment shop seeking designer duds, one must be able to verify that it is, in fact, legitimately designer labeled merchandise. Unfortunately, the potential consignee was unable to prove that her dresses were made by who she swore by. Without proof (by label) of the Designer goods, the consignment shop would not be able to convince a potential buyer that the dress was in fact, an Oscar De La Renta or Carolina Herra (both names were dropped repeatedly by the consignee).

Question: Would you buy a "Designer" item without the label? I dont' think so.

So, they offered to have the dresses in question, authenticated by a Celebrity Fashion Stylist, to see if they were "real" goods or not. There was one dress in particular that stood out to me because of the Tribal craze going on now and the very abstract print alone. I have worked with similar and immediately recognized it as a past Designer dress that was featured in one of my industry magazines a couple years back. Low and behold, after a little research this morning, I found who it was made by and when. And can you believe it?.. it is in fact an Oscar De La Renta dress from his Spring 2008, Ready-To-Wear line! Now, whether the consignee's dress is real or not, the world may never know. Personally, (having lived in NYC, studied Fashion and worked in the heart of the garment district), I feel that it was probably a Sample cut. A Sample is made for many reasons other than being sold, so no label is necessary. And if you're business savvy, you know why. So it cannot be resold.

I believe the dress on the right was the one featured on the show.. well, almost featured.

Case closed!

Furthermore, I have been an admire of this woven print way before Mr. Oscar's runway debut of it. I grew up admiring African Mudcloth as a child. When it was featured in Oscar De La Renta's collection (and others), I was immediately hooked. When I was finally able to acquire and work with this sought after textile myself, I knew it would make a beautiful handbag.. or two.

African Mudcloth Cutting Session

Tribal Travel Bag in African Mudcloth

CrossBody Tribal Hobo Mudcloth Messenger

Click on the handbag pictures to go directly to the listing in My Etsy Shop to learn more about them.

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Free Shipping on MissPrettyPerfect Handbags and Wallets

For the month of October, enjoy Free Shipping on me. Whether you live inside or outside of the USA, this offer is just for you!

Visit My Shop and use the coupon code (SHIP2U4FREE) when you're ready to purchase you very own MissPrettyPerfect handbag.

Enjoy a selection of quality, unique handbags made from leather and fabric (or the combination of both) such as the ones featured below. Just click on a picture to learn more..

And don't let this offer pass you by. Most MPP handbags are one of a kind!

Quilted Leather Purse

Autumn Floral Market Bag

Gathered Leather Hobo Purses

Flower Upholstery Fabric and Leather Hobo Purse

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Sale - Half Off Miniature Doll Handbags!

For a Limited Time

Enjoy a coupon of HALF OFF all miniature sized handbags! Great for American Girl dolls, Blythe, and other 15 inch to 22 inch sized dolls.

Use the code: HALFOFFDOLLPURSE  

Made from Real Leather and Hand-cut fringe, and made by your's truly!

Will make a wonderful, unique gift for that special girl!

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American Girl Leather Fringe Purse

MissPrettyPerfect has gone Miniature!

Just wanted to introduce to you, my new leather, small scaled fringe handbags for American Girl Dolls and the like.

Click here to see more!

So cute, right? I am really almost ready to start on the full scale version.

Please stop by my Original MPP shop, Isewstuff, to see them all.  More views of these miniature beauties are in My Online Album.

More to come as I explore the Doll Fashion World!!

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New "Oops" Category - New Discounted Handbags

We all make mistakes, right?

Well, I don't know about you, but my mistakes are never intentional.  I've had more than a few handbag errors in MissPrettyPerfect's history of designing and making handbags. But I have never had the opportunity to introduce the handbag to the public because of minor flaws that occurred during construction. Sometimes it's more work to take it apart than it is to complete it. Recently, my concerns of hanging on to a fully functional handbag with flaws were addressed in the Etsy Forums. I was encourage by some fellow Etsy sellers to open an "Oops" category. What a great idea!

I would like to extend a welcome to those of you who don't mind an occasional flaw here and there.. especially if there is a healthy discount involved. So without further ado, here are my first listings in the "Oops" category of my Etsy Shop.

Flower Upholstery Fabric and Leather Hobo Purse

Large Nude Leather Handbag Miss Euphrasia Shoulder Bag

Embossed Brown Leather Zippered Wallet

Fabric and Brown Leather Trimmed Zippered Pouch

The so-called flaws are minimal. MissPrettyPerfect's description of a flaw can be scratch or scuff marks in the leather, rough sewing due to going over skipped stitches, visible stitches because the thread is darker than the leather, or binding that does not extend the entire way. 

If you are interested in anything in the "Oops" category, please contact me before hand if you have any further concerns. All sales in the "Oops" category are final. No returns, please. 

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Feedback For MissPrettyPerfect Handbags

MissPrettyPerfect Handbags Feedback

I hope you don't consider me to be boastful, but I Do pride myself in quality work and Great customer service.  If you don't believe me, have a look for yourself.

My Free Shipping offer still stands! Take advantage of Free Domestic Shipping and Free International Shipping, too! During checkout, use code: FREESHIPPING or FREEINTERNATIONAL

I appreciate all of my clients and I hope to make you one as well :)

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Handbag Twins To A Great Home!

Just wanted to introduce you to my Peanut Butter Cup Twins..

Meet Dark Chocolate..

.. and Peanut Butter...

Because I could not bare to split them apart, I have listed them as a Pair in my Etsy Shop.

Aren't they Sweet?

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Free Domestic and International Shipping on Handbags

You know as well as I do, our country's economic state is not in the best shape.  We are all facing challenging times that can be confusing and sometimes depressing. Well.. hey, pick that chin up and think positively. How about I help take a little of the edge off of our situations by offering Free Shipping, inside the U.S. and outside, to my International friends!.. and this even applies to Sale Handbags too!

Take advantage of this offer to own your very own MPP handbag while the shipping is on me :) OH, and please don't forget about my Referral Program.  If you weren't aware of it or you need a little reminder, read this blog post..

When you visit my Etsy Shop, look around and ask any questions.  I'm always on stand-by for you.  When you have spotted That bag, just go through the check-out procedure and use the coupon code: FREESHIPPING (for inside the USA) or FREEINTERNATIONAL (for outside of the USA).

What a treat!

Cheers, to you and yours!

New Village Messenger Bag!

New Sasha Sling Hobo Handbag!

Things Will get better, so smile.. 

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