MEI VINTAGE BLOG

I recently discovered a website called Fab.com and have been raving about this new flash sale site to everyone I came across.  It will be soon featuring our leather handbags and leather wallets . It's not your typical online retail site.  Fab.com showcase some of the most unique design inspirations and sales upto 70% off retail to members only.  The site has become so popular there's even a wait list just to become a member.  This past Christmas I avoided the mall and completed my Christmas shopping with a lot of help from Fab.com.  I found a lot of unique gift ideas for all ages!!! Great News!  I was super excited when I received an email from the Fab.com team asking me if  I would like to feature Mei Vintage bags on their site. Without hesitation, I said yes!  I woke up this morning and saw orders coming in.  Thank you Fab.com .!!  If you are still looking to purchase a Mei Vintage handbag , I recommend that you sign up here and g...

I wish you all the happiest of holidays!

The weather in LA has been a little bit unpredictable recently.  Last weekend the weather was sunny at the Renegade Fair in LA and today it's raining and chilly.  I woke up this morning to the sound of rain. It reminds me of Carpenters song, Raining Days and Mondays.  I enjoy listening to oldies growing up and I love Karen Carpenter's voice. She made me feel happy and loved and she had the most beautiful voice ever!  I am staying indoor today and enjoying her angelic voice while getting some work done.

Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Support your local community and our economy by purchasing products made in the USA!  Next weekend we will be participating in the largest independent design/art/ craft fair in the country!  It's called Renegade Fair  held at the Los Angeles State Historic Park from 10am -5pm.  There will be over 200 designers/artists, from leather handbags , wallets , purses , clutches and indie crafts. All under one spot. Enjoy complimentary drink, participate in DIY workshops and delicious food trucks on site to fuel hungry shoppers! If you are in Los Angeles, DO NOT miss out on this fun shopping opportunity!  There's alway such a wide variety of unique, handmade, and original gifts, fashion, toys, jewelry, stationary and art.  We will be there with our sample sale so there will be tons of great holiday deals!  Be sure to look for us (booth #63). We will be sharing a spot with our new friend  Mehoi  a talented...

H&M just announced a spring designs collaboration with the Italian brand Marni.  She's famous for its original prints and I LOVE prints! Check out the video here and as Tim Blanks quoted nicely "She aims for the sensuality of the mind".  So excited about this collaboration, and I think it's defiantly worth the wait.... in long lines!  Now I just have to find a girlfriend to wait with me ;) 

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We are obsessed with prints.  Here's some print on print action for your daily muse!! via Dissier  

We are so excited to announce our Mei Vintage Facebook giveaway!! We are giving our fans a chance to win our Braidy Hobo (in black) when we reach 500 likes! To enter, simply click here and LIKE us on our facebook page!  Many thanks for your support...xoxo!

What are your plans for July 4th? How about a fun filled sunny day at the beach! Here's our Polyvore recommendations we put together to include our new Weekend tote for just under $100. I hope you like them! Weekend Essentials by alisehuang featuring linen scarves Striped tee $90 - lagarconne.com All Saints off the shoulder top $110 - allsaints.com Diane von Furstenberg high waisted shorts £160 - julesb.co.uk Christian Louboutin leather sandals £325 - net-a-porter.com Chan Luu gold bangle $120 - intermixonline.com Calico Juno circle necklace $168 - maxandchloe.com Faliero Sarti linen scarve €179 - jades24.com Flora Bella straw hat $110 - intermixonline.com Chloé brown shades $330 - intermixonline.com Chan Luu Nugget Wrap Bracelet: Natural $198 - intermixonline.com MeiVintage $99 - meivintage.com

Summer is getting closer and just thinking about it brings a huge smile to my face! To celebrate this occasion, I've been working on a perfect tote.  I am excited to announce that the " Weekend Tote " is now available at www.meivintage.com  . It's the ideal tote for your perfect weekend getaway. Can't wait to use it myself!! 100% Organic hemp and leather remnants, retail $99.00

Celebrate Earth Day  by  alisehuang  featuring a  string necklace Tom Scott sleeveless top , $865 Cocobelle sandal , $123 String necklace , $178 Organic Body Scrub 150ML Marimekko Madison Yellow Full/Queen Duvet Cover , $50 Love Chain-stitch Cushion | Throws And Pillows | Room Accents |... Large Clam Shell , $60 Ashley Shoulder Bag  , $185 Driftwood End Table , $399 Barking Up the Write Tree Colored Pencil Set , $9.99 Club Monaco Organic marble cuff , 100 GBP Jen's Pirate Booty Stevie Long Dress in Natural , $179

Furoshiki gift wrapping technique is an art in Japan and 100% reusable!  I discovered Furoshiki during one of my recent visit to Japanese Town in downtown Los Angeles.    This is a creative gift wrapping alternative  and a great way to help save our planet by reducing the use of plastic or paper bags.  Here's a step-by-step video that I found from www.ohcrafts.net to show you just how easy it is to learn Furoshiki techniques!

Earth Day is just around the corner.  What does Earth Day mean to you? Are you doing anything to celebrate? A recent article from TreeHugger provided a dose of inspiration and teaches us how we can all celebrate Earth Day every day!  We can all do our part to make this planet a beautiful place to live!

Exploring and getting lost in Europe during Spring time was simply amazing!  You can see lush green pastures, tulips, magnolias and various flowers blossoming along the highways and roadsides.  On the way to Mont St. Michele in Normandy .   During high tide, Mont St. Michele appears as though it's floating on water. It's a majestic church surrounded by magnificent bay. The architecture and the panoramic views were breathtaking! I took my Braidy hobo on this trip with me. A perfect travel bag to stuff my guide books, camera, and snacks for the long hike. Sea view from Mont St. Michele during low tide . Next to Mont Saint Michele is the cutest beach town I have ever visited called St. Malo.  This town was filled with tourists and locals digging for mussels during low tide season.      The "massive swimming pool" in St. Malo.  It's incredible to witness the rising tide s. Next stop was Belgium. The land of the famous comic book ...