been away too long.....

Hi everybody,
Sorry I haven't updated the blog, but I was sooooo busy. Since we last talked I have so much to tell you guys. I was in New York with my bff Babeth and her french entourage, my daughter Gavin, my sister susan, and a whole host of other fun people. Emily Schnur, Gavin, and I bought some yummy new clothes for spring at Coterie. We have added some amazing new vendors to our stash, Iro, Sass and Bide, Patterson J. Kincaid, Janis Savitt, are just a few of the new things you will see in the store for spring. We also have some amazing new Vera Wang Lavender label dresses, so chic, sweet and just the right thing for your dance this week-end (Loyola girls, come on in, these dresses look just like you!!!)
Getting back to New York, My french friends and I decided to go to the Carlyle for lunch and who do we see.....President Sarkozy of France and his adorable wife, Carla Bruni. She is so chic, loved her Lanvin dress. Security was everywhere. It was very, very serious. Just when I thought we had had enough, Tony Blair sits down at the table next to us and Elle McPherson was a table away. I guess that 46$ green salad was worth it!! Wait I have one more story. Having dinner at a french bistro next to the Bowery Hotel, (forgot the name...) and who is next to us but Matt Dillon. We all struck up a conversation and chatted with him all through diner!!! He is very sweet, a bit shy, and very handsome.
I'm almost done. Our friends at Pencey were so kind as to invite us to a private party at the Jane hotel. All kinds of fashion trash were there, it was the place to be last Thursday night and Emily and I were there to represent GAVIN!!
That's all for now. I just love you guys and really appreciate the continued support.
p.s. an old and very beautiful friend came by today, Mary Levin, haven't seen her in years and I am convinced she is even more gorgeous than she was 20 years ago. Some girls have all the luck!! Anyway she bought all kinds of fab things to bring on her next trip away with her beau and has assured us she will tell all of her friends about us!!
Peace and Love
Lauren

Hi to all my gorgeous girls! I have been very busy getting kids off to college and to exotic places like Scotland (Torie) or settled into amazing Greenwich Village apartments (Gavin). Cooper's down in the Big Easy at Loyola, and William is getting his freak on in Bloomington with the announcement of the bands that will play for his first big concert Oct. 10th, (his business Fifth Agency produces events and manages musicians....check out the website)
Phew, I know that all of you have the same stuff going on and the great thing about having a store is that you all come in and keep us updated on what's going on in your lives too. Whether it's kids, travel, a new job, or kitchen, or engagement, we love to hear all about it and make sure you are dressed right for the occasion!!
We have two new additions to our Gavin staff. Michaela Jones and Jodi Casati have brought their expertise and talents to make Gavin even better. Michaela has a degree in PR and Marketing and Jodi's resume includes managing Saks up in Highland Park.
Also, big surprise!!! Come in Saturday to find out what's on sale. Could be those great jeans you have been watching or maybe the cool new BF jacket from Elizabeth and James. The faux fur vest from Gryphon might also be a possibility....cry your eyes out Intermix, we only have 1 left!!
Love ya, Lauren