freddy&ma

we are hiring! know any good marketers/event planners?

As you may have noticed, we have been growing by leaps and bounds here at F&M.  As such, we are looking to expand our team and will be posting a few different positions we have available on here over the next few months.

The first position we have available is for a marketing manager/event coordinator for our custom events.  Our event business has been rapidly expanding and we would like to find someone to manage the business development, marketing and execution of these events.  It is a very interesting position and would be a great fit for a a seasoned marketer looking to work for a smaller company where their work can make a large impact.  Read more below:

it's taking all of my willpower.......

not to start bidding on Sweet Valley High books on ebay......I used to have to sneak-read these books in middle school, at which point I was only supposed to be reading Sweet Valley Twins.....my curiousity was sparked by a recent post on gawker re new cover art and I got all nostalgic for those great late 80s early 90s covers with illustrations of Jessica & Elizabeth......Judy Blume aside, these are still some of my favorite books (make fun, i don't care).......I think one of the best volumes was "the new jessica" where she decides she's tired of being a twin and goes all brunette on us......I had a similar experience 2 summers ago when I thought I might be tired of looking like.....well....I have no twin, so.....myself......and like me, Jessica realizes she's better off blond......ah, what an important life lesson to know your true hair color personality.......oh and I just have to mention some of my favorite characters....Lila Fowler, Bruce Patman and Enid.....oops I just placed a bid, must sign off ebay NOW.

new styles coming soon!

we just wrapped an intense shoot with my favorite photographer, courtney brooke, in south florida, highlighting some of our new styles debuting in Summer '08.......lots more images to come and new styles and a brand new website......email me for more info [email protected]

Washington Woman

Wall Street Journal

People Style Watch

Lucky Spring Bag Guide

Check out F&M's newest style, the Josephine pouch, in the April issue of Lucky.

Vote Tote sales so far...

Curious how our Vote Totes have been selling?  Check out the graph below which shows who is winning our 'election'.  Two things to note: Democrats as a whole are doing quite well, though Hillary sold 90% of her bags before Christmas, since then Obama has ruled the roost.  The second is that with thousands of totes in circulation, our goal has been achieved of getting out our message of the importance of voting and participating in the political process!!!

jcrew, again

   
Recently I wrote about the fantastic jewelry collection at jcrew.com......and paging thru my new catalog this morning I feel compelled once again to give a shout out to the brand.......they have continued to impress me with their well designed clothing and new product catagories, most notably their bridal and crewcuts lines......I doubt that my personal style has ever even bordered on "preppy" but jcrew makes me want to wear seersucker and cashmere twinsets  and argyle!! seriously!! Their newest catalog story was shot at this fantastic house in Palm Springs designed by Richard Neutra in 1946 and featured a crewcuts mini catalog with the most adorable children's clothing I have ever seen.....you know because every three year old girl needs a hot pink shift dress with jeweled neckline for $248.....anyone who knows anything will agree with me ; )

cool closet = free bag

We're always intrigued by personal style, both in apparel/accessories and home (isn't it obvious?).....but there is something really fascinating about someones closet..... not just in terms of the contents, but also their layouts, organization, and overall "fun-ness"......I often go into my closet, blissfully reorganize and uncover some long lost treasure, and sometimes it's even more fun than regular shopping (sometimes).....last weekend we decided that it might be really cool to offer a free custom hazel purse to the person with the "best" closet.....so start sending 'em in, pics of your closet that is......and april 1st we will post the results and a little profile on the lucky winner.  Boys, don't feel excluded! If your closet rocks, we will offer you 2 groovy richie pillows in lieu of a new bag.....so please send to [email protected] and use the subject line "why my closet is the best"......ready -- go!! Here are a few peeks into my personal closet.....please ignore the wire hangers, it's a work in progress!!