What do you do when you love shopping and shopping parties, but can’t stand the franticness of it? Throw a "sparty"and that’s exactly what The BagTrends Arm Candy Party is.

Pamela Pekerman, Bag Guru

This week, BagTrends.com unveiled the newest addition to our bag-a-licious empire – The BagTrends Arm Candy Party - to eager editors and VIP bagistas. Mantra 986, New York’s chicest addition to Sutton Place , was the spot where guests (including Olympic Gold Medalist Oksana Baul) previewed the first in a series of private shopping experiences that will travel to posh venues throughout New York City. From the tips of your nails to your shoulders, The BagTrends Arm Candy Party aims to pamper and please. Come for the shopping and stay for the relaxing hand and shoulder massages.

As you can probably surmise, – you clever gals – The BagTrends Arm Candy Party combines an upscale shopping experience with a venue that reflects the style and sophistication of the merchandise on hand. Guests can choose from a variety of high-end bags, jewelry, hand creams and masks, nail care products and specialty books. Personal “Bagista Shoppers” assist guests with finding the ideal bag to meet their specifications while they enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Our bag-a-licious launch party included the fabulous Cygalle Healing Spa, pampering guests with hand, neck and back massages and offering their yummy products like coco mango lotion and romance oil. This exclusive mobile healing sanctuary is the premier backstage experience during Fashion Week popping up at Zac Posen, Charlotte Ronson, and Temerley. We always try to get the best for our bagistas.
Balinoff Vodka created yummy drinks for our VIPs including The BagTrends Bolinoff Twist (mix of vodka and kimi-strawberry cocktail) and Balinoff Tote Away (vodka on the rocks).

Oh and the fab shopping...

Caravan, the hottest shop-in-a-van :) had all the must-have "in the bag" summer essentials. They'll be traveling around Manhattan this summer with a Crayola assortment of Havaianas - keep an eye out! Also you can visit them at shopcaravan.com or check out 2 Great Jones St or 128 E91st St.

Jenny Yuen with her amazing bags was our spotlight bag designer. I've mentioned her many times and its because she is going to blow up this year!!! Her designs are smart, fresh and keep you organized. Hello!!!! Bag-a-licious with a cherry on top.

Soixante Neuf (translation: 69 in French) was on hand to bedazzle guests with rings, bracelets and necklaces. Pink gold with coral and turquoise was the nights big hit! The designer, Joie, is amazing and her tranquil presentation of gems on a dangling tree was perfection! Check the creations for yourself at 69jewels.com or visit the shop in NYC at 225 West 10th Street .

And of course, SHOPBagTrends.com presented our Top 3 Trends for summer - Bold Hues, Clutches, Structured Sophistication.

The BagTrends.com Arm Candy Party will soon be open to all you bagistas!!! Slated for fall 2007 - more details to come. Each party will have a limited number of guests in order to preserve the calm shopping experience we aim to create. Because, after all, every bagista™ deserves to feel like a VIP!

The icing on our bag-a-licous sparty, were floral arrangements - rather works of picasso-esque genious - cortesy of Floral Icon Events NYC. For more info contact Kimberly Yetka: kim@floraliconevents.com.

FYI... All guests received some fab swag and we'll be giving away gift bags to three lucky BagTrends.com bagistas. If you're not a member A) shame on you B) get to it.

If you want updates on vendors, location and tickets e-mail info@bagtrends.com. We’re starting a list and you bagistas will get the first invites!!!

 

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