We've moved!!!!  We don't want to leave you behind, so please check out our new blog  as well as our revamped Marais and T-Shirt & Jeans site!
We've made tons of exciting changes including the addition of a shopping cart and links to social media sites including our current obsession Pinterest....

Anniversary Sale...

Mark your calendars!  Norstrom's Anniversary Sale starts July 15th.  Next season's styles are making their debut, and they're on sale for a limited time.  But be sure to shop early for the best selection as prices will be going back up August 1st.  Our Marais "Lady" Crossbody Bag shown below will be featured during the sale for $25.90 in the BP, after sale $40.00.

Getting Inspired with Brights!

Cross Body Bags at The Buckle

 

Shoulder bag
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Shoulder bag
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BKE cross body shoulder bag
$30 - buckle.com

BKE cross body handbag
$30 - buckle.com

BKE cross body handbag
$25 - buckle.com

Results of our Prom Photo Contest...

A big thank you to everyone who entered our Prom Photo Contest!  It was so much fun to reminisce with all of you:)  The photos were so great we just couldn't decide and as a special thank you we decided to send EVERYONE who entered a Marais handbag!!!

Be sure to check out our Facebook page and Like us to see all of the entries, and find out about future contests!

Nine West Cross Body Bags

Check out some of our cute new bags available at Nine West  now!

Nicoli Mini Cross Body with adjustable strap

Nicole Slouchy Shopper with detachable/adjustable cross body strap

Prom Photo Contest Update!

More Prom photos are coming in and they are awesome! Have you sent us your photo yet? Anyone can enter and it's easy. Just be sure to "Like" Marais on Facebook and then submit your photo to us using the link below.  The best thing about this contest is seeing all of your great dresses...it's going to be tough because so far we love them all!  And... don't forget we'll be giving away one of our Marais  handbags to 5 lucky winners!

Submit your Prom Photos to: marais@maraisdesigns.com or by clicking on the Marais link above
Hurry, deadline to enter is 6/3/2011

Love their dresses!

So cute:)

One Tribe

Check out some of our trend right tribal bags now available in stores!

Get a sneak peek at how we get inspired to create our custom Marais prints that are then printed on canvas and cut and sewn to be turned into the finished product. :)

StyleSpot

Enter our Prom Photo Contest!!!

Attention to Detail....

This Spring detail is everything!  From exposed edge metal zippers to studding, from fabric mixing to quilting. We also took a new twist on angled zippers and pockets which turned a lot of heads and got quite a bit of attention!  Here is a sneak peak at a few of our hottest bags currently available at The Buckle.

Bag shown below w/o Cross body Strap

Absolutely Aztec

One of our cute new clutch wristlets in Hot Topic:)

Wallets | Accessories
$16 - hottopic.com

Marais "Lady" Satchel

Check out this cute Polyvore set featuring our new "Lady" Satchel now available Nordstrom.
With an adjustable cross body strap this bag is perfect for just about any outing:)

Marais satchel shoulder bag
$38 - nordstrom.com

June 2011- People Style Watch!

Check out our T-Shirt & Jeans "Buckle Up" Cross Body Bag in the June 2011 issue of People Style Watch!

Sarah Burton For Alexander McQueen is the Designer of Kate’s Dress!

When Big Ben struck 11 AM Catherine Middleton stepped out in front of Westminster Abbey wearing a wedding gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen!  We've been dying to catch the first glimpse ever since he asked her to marry him, and now after all these months and finally seeing this beautiful dress, we are certain she made the perfect choice:)  An edgy designer for sure, but the dress is classic and will be remembered forever a nod to princess grace.

Did you see how hot Pippa was looking!?  Harry was accompanied to the Royal Wedding by his on-off ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy, but are they back together for good?  He is still technically single ladies;)  Wonder how much they will be partying tonight?!  The Reception starts at 7 PM and it is said to go well into the night...with 300 of their closest friends and family members, I can't think of a better way to the end of this perfect day.  Talk about a Royal Wedding!

Pippa helping her sister Kate with her train

Photo Credit: Tim Jenkins and Merry Brownfield

Pippa with the flower girls

Photo Credit: Getty

Prince William and Kate Middleton with her father

Michael Middleton at Westminster Abbey, London.

Prince William and Kate's balcony kiss

Photo Credit: PA Wire/Press Association Images

Prince Harry and Pippa

Photo Credit: Getty

 Prince William escorting Kate following the ceremony

Photo Credit: Getty

Photo Credit: Getty

Prince William and Kate in their carriage

Photo Credit: Getty

Photo Credit: Getty

Prince Harry with the ring bearer and flower girls

Photo Credit: Getty

Sarah Burton For Alexander McQueen

Photo Credit: Tim Jenkins

THIS JUST IN!!

With less than a day away, soon Billions of people around the world will tune in for the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The suspense of who designed Kate's wedding gown is sooo intense! Now that the buzz on the street is out it's hard for anyone to ignore it! The Internet is overflowing with images of a "supposedly" Sarah Burton checking into The Goring Hotel, where Kate and her family are staying. Despite numerous denials, the rumor could hold true and Alexander McQueen's successor could in fact be the designer of Kate's much speculated upon wedding dress!!!  But only tomorrow at 11 am when Kate steps out of a Rolls Royce from Prince Charles Fleet with her father we will know for sure....

Burton has designed dresses in the past for Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett and Bjork.

Supposedly Sarah Burton, running into The Goring Hotel

Photo Credit: Murray Sanders, dailymail.co.uk

Kate Middleton and Prince William in route to their royal wedding rehearsal

Photo Credit

Kate Middleton arriving at The Goring Hotel w/ her family

Photo Credit: toofab.com

Click here to see: Prince William & Kate Middleton’s Gorgeous Wedding Program Photo

Click here to see: Wills and Kate's Thank You Card

Check back soon for more updates!

Coachella 2011

Our friends at MAHFIA were at Coachella this year to document the weekends music & fashion scene for us. We love their artsy style and are excited to share a few of their pics with you…..

Photo Credit: MAHFIA.COM

Summer Music Festival fashions have become a trend unto their own with their ubiquitous casual boho styling and this year’s fashions didn’t fail to disappoint and inspire us. Prints were a must- have and ranged from simple stripes and polka dots to Navajo inspired or feminine florals. Crochet and Lace made an appearance as did Rompers, Maxi Dresses and Caftans. Denim Cutoffs are making a huge comeback not just in your standard blue-jean denim, but also in bright, bold colors and prints. Cross body bags with woven details and tassels were popular as were Braided Belts. Wide brimmed hats kept the sun out of many eyes and Boots and Gladiators were in it for the long haul!

Below are a few of our favorite trends of the season...

 Navajo inspired jewelry , Denim cutoffs, Cowboy boots

Crochet tops, Colorful denim cutoffs, Bright wood beaded jewelry

Bright n' bold navajo prints, Feather earrings

Floral printed maxi dresses, Cross body bags, Straw hats

Bohemian style skirts & gladiators

Floral printed rompers, Cross body bags, braided belts

Floral prints, Chain strapped  mini cross body bags w/ tassels

Bold printed caftans, Cross body bags w/ fringe

Stripes, Cross body bags w/ fringe, Wide brimmed hats

Ikat prints

Polka dots

Crochet & lace, cross body bags w/ woven detail

Photo Credits: Harper's Bazaar  & REFINERY29