We love our job. Seriously. LOVE it.

Not only do we spend our days helping all of you look bee-yu-tiful, we get to go on trips like this one and see all our colleagues and associates in the industry. And really? They're more like friends. Buying trips like we're on now are filled with great food, fashion and parties, and they're really like reunions of all the amazing people we've met over the years.

Thanks to Chantelle for hosting a lovely reception in their gorgeous, newly remodeled showroom, just for Specialty Stores. Hsin-Yi always takes great care of us. It was a super fun time, meeting new people and reconnecting with dear friends.

One of our favorites, since we met my very first time in Paris eight years ago, is Danny Koch. Danny owns the Town Shoppe, a New York institution that has been open since 1888. We got to sit down and chat with him and his uber-fabulous wife Nicole. We shared business ideas and family photos...swapping phones back and forth to see their gorgeous twin daughters, and showing off our sweet Bella and Elliot to them. Perfect way to spend an evening. We also connected with two amazing Canadian stores that are sassy and savvy. Liliana from Toronto and Diane from Vancouver are new friends destined to become old friends.

Next we were off to meet Jocelyn at the event hosted by the Council of Fashion Designers and Natori. It was all-out NYC - a rooftop party with a spectacular view of the Hudson. Salsa music, champagne, good friends and fashion...our personal HEAVEN!

The night was topped off by a dinner at Macelleria with Danielle, our hardworking Natori rep. The restaurant was cool and welcoming. The company? Divine.

We could go home right now perfectly pleased and happy - but there's still more to do! We're headed to the show to bring you some sneak peeks of Spring and Summer 2012. Stay tuned, my loves!

xoxo,
Cindy & Jeanie


PS - We've been inspired by all the street fashion since we got here and are channeling one of our favorite blogs, The Sartorialist.(sar·to·ri·al: of or pertaining to clothing or style or manner of dress: sartorial splendor.  We'll be uploading pics over the next few days.  I can't wait for you to see them!