MEI VINTAGE BLOG

Good Bye 2012 and hello 2013! This year, instead of making new year resolutions that I can't seem to keep, I've decided to stick to one single goal, which is be appreciative of the little things around me. That includes reminding myself to give thanks and think positive.  We all have so much to be thankful for.  For me, I am thankful for my health, having a supportive family and being able to wake up every morning and do what I love! To show my appreciation, I would like to kick off the fashionable year with our first giveaway!  I am happy to be giving away the Hannah crossbody (color gray)! It's one of our popular bags because of its half moon shape and  versatility!  With a detachable shoulder strap and roomy zip pockets it's the perfect bag that can take you from casual to dressy!  Simply leave a comment BELOW by January 27 telling us which pieces on Mei Vintage website are your favorites, including what to wear with them! We will be drawing O...

The best time of the season, holiday spirit is finally back!  Pretty soon, we are leaving one year behind and welcoming a new year, 2013.  There's just something being around family, friends, good food, and reflecting on all the wonderful things that we take for granted in life.  This holiday season, I  am grateful to be able to share my blog with you and continue this journey as a handbag designer!  What are you grateful for?! This holiday season, add some sparkle to your outfit and statement accessories!  I am excited to announce that a couple of our bags were featured in the December issue of Zooey Magazine  with Nikki Reed on the cover.  Shown below, the retro flapover bag featured in the trend section of Zooey Magazine.  Isn't this the perfect outfit for your holiday party? You can shop for the retro flapover here.  

This holiday season, I've decided to be a little creative and started making cards!  Holiday season can be a bit hectic, but if there's one thing I'm going to hand make this holiday season is my own personalized greeting!  DIY greeting cards are the perfect way to send holiday cheer through the mail to loved ones.  I just love folding peace crane as they hold a symbolic meaning.  The crane in Japan is one of the mystical or holy creature and it is commonly said that folding 1,000 paper cranes makes a person's wish come true. So I think this would make a perfect greeting card to all my dear friends and family this holiday season.  It's easy and fun!  Just follow the simple instructions below. Materials: - Brown Kraft recycled cards and envelopes - size 4 3/8 x 4 3/4 - Origami paper or holiday wrapping paper  - size 5 7/8 - Craft glue - Printer Instructions: Simply use Microsoft word doc to create a holiday image for the front of the ...

'Tis the season! Support independent designers and products made in the USA this season! I will be participating in two awesome holiday sales: Unique LA and Renegade Craft Fair !  If you are in CA, please come by and check them out! You are sure to find unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list!  Hope to see you there! Mei Vintage will be at the Eco Section - T52 Look for Mei Vintage at #54

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  BE THANKFUL FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE IN LIFE!

It was a joy to stumbled upon Luzinterruptus , an anonymous art collective from Madrid, Spain.  They carry out urban installations in public spaces and use light as a raw material and the night as their canvas.  They have been using their art since 2008 to highlight social and environmental issues.  I find their artwork to be original and thought-provoking.  I haven't seen anything quite so beautifully done with such artistic intention.  You can see some of my favorites shown below.    You can see more of their sunning work here:  http://www.luzinterruptus.com

Summer has officially ended, and the sunny weather in California is starting to cool off!  A sure sign when summer has come to an end is when I start layering clothes and gravitate my shopping purchases toward sweaters and autumn color palettes.  I'm starting to gear up for my fall purchases and I am in love with Heidi Merrick's Fall 2012 collection !  She's a California clothing designer and her Fall line was inspired by a popular 80's surfing picture of Shaun Tomson wearing  a board short and a yellow wetsuit vest.  Her fall collection is very clean, soft with poppy colors! I find her collection to be very wearable and great for layering (perfect for California weather)!  The Jeffery's coat and vegan leather skinny pants are on my wishlist and they go perfectly with our Allie Hobo ! Our Allie combines soft woven leather with 100% hemp underlay and adorned with antique brass studs throughout.  It's the perfect everyday bag that will take you from fall...