A few weeks ago I attended the opening of a super cute store
on Montana Ave. called Tribute El Nat. Since I reside in WeHo, I rarely make the trek to
Santa Monica, but I’m glad I did this time.
I sometimes forgot how much I love getting lunch and shopping on Montana
Ave. With labels like Parker, Kimberly Ovitz, and American Vintage, this
store might be small, but it’s packed with goodies. Probably my favorite thing about the shop was the center display with piles of cozy sweaters, which actually made me wish for
rainy days. Plus, making a weekend
shopping trip near the beach always means, at least for me, heading to the sand
for some needed tanning. Considering
this last weekend’s heat wave, there is still time left to hit the beach before
you put to use those cozy sweater’s you’ll end up buying.
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Beachside Shopping
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Street Style Envy During Fashion Week
Street style photography is as trendy as the fashion it captures. During the slew of fashion week shows from New York to Milan, the shots taken outside of the tents are probably just as important as the the fashion inside. Who wore what to what show? From editors to stylists, it's become a runway show of attendees. Not only do I admire these shots I've chosen below for the incredible style, but also because they were taken by my favorite street style photographers, Tommy Ton, Phil Oh, Mr. Newton, Greg Kessler, and Tamu McPherson.
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| Anna Dello Russo at London Fashion Week (credit: Tommy Ton) |
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| New York Fashion Week (credit: Tommy Ton) |
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| New York Fashion Week (credit: Tommy Ton) |
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Millions of Zig Zag Patterns Spotted Across the Country Today Have Caused A Dizziness Epidemic
The Culprit: Missoni for Target
Although this might be a bit of an exageration, my experience at the West Hollywood Target yesterday morning makes me think maybe not. The line outside of Target was wrapped around the upper level twice by the time I arrived. As I waited in line, I heard a women complaining to one of the employees that she only needed to buy toliet paper and didn't understand why she had to wait in line. When I finally did get inside, it was complete madness. People were grabbing anything they could get their hand on, including reaching into other people's carts. One girl was practically in tears because she had turned away for a second and someone had taken her cart filled with good stuff. I felt bad for her, but, seriously, with the craziness that was all around me I wouldn't turn my head away from my cart for a second. Luckily, I was able to score a pair of flats, a girls cardigan in extra large (which fits me perfectly!) and a duvet cover set. Not bad considering I got there only five mintues before they opened the doors and was far back in line. Plus, I recruited my husband who aggressively searched out and found all the items I ended up buying. When I shared this with my friend at work, she said he's probably going to be good to have around during the apocalypse. Either that or the next designer collaboration. Same thing.
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| My Missoni for Target Loot |
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| Line outside of the WeHo Target |
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
FNO LA On A Time Crunch
Fashion Night Out or FNO is only one day away! Unfortunately for me I have to work late tomorrow night (hate it when my job gets in the way of fashion). So, I only have a very limited two hours to enjoy fashion’s biggest night and MUST only attend the very best. Here is my itinerary for the night:
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (ish) – Rodeo Drive FNO Party
The party includes a huge Ferris wheel in the middle of Rodeo Drive (free ride for two with any purchase), flamethrowers, stilt walkers, 100 in-store events, and a Roaring Twenties-themed cocktail party at Lanvin.
Rodeo Dr., b/t Santa Monica & Wilshire Blvds. For a list of participating shops, go to rodeodrive-bh.com.
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (ish) – West Hollywood FNO Parties.
There will be too much FNO fun going on in WeHo that I must limit my options to a few great parties. If you have more time to spare, check out the City of West Hollywood's FNO website for more info: http://www.fnowesthollywood.com/. Plus, they are providing a free shuttle around WeHo so you don't ruin those pretty heels.
3.1 Phillip Lim and Refinery 29 Big FNO Bash
This fab party includes a performance by Cults, tequila, and Xoia eats. Proceeds from that evening will benefit the Silverlake Conservatory of Music.
631 N. Robertson Blvd., b/t Melrose Ave. & Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood (310-358-1988)
Opening Ceremony FNO Party
OC is throwing a Argentinean themed party which includes vino, music and exclusive FNO merch from brands such as Pamela Love and Suno. They will also be kicking off their country collaboration with one-of-a-kind blankets and personalized leather bracelets by RTH.
451 N. La Cienega Blvd., b/t Rosewood & Oakwood Aves., West Hollywood (310-652-1120)
Christian Louboutin FNO Party
Most likely the chicest FNO party, it will include complimentary hairstyling by Frederic Fekkai and custom Louboutin lashes from Make Up Forever. They will also unveil two limited edition FNO-exclusive styles.
650 North Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood (310-247-9300)
NSF Ron Herman FNO Party
This party will have a free-flowing beer bar, which should entice your other half to join you. Besides the beer bar, NSF will also debut its exclusive Ron Herman denim wash and there will be a NSF tee giveaway. Plus, this party lasts until 11:00 p.m.
8100 Melrose Ave., at Crescent Heights Blvd., West Hollywood (323-651-4129)
10:30 p.m. (ish) – West Hollywood FNO After Party at Skybar at the Mondrian Hotel
If I’m not ready to go home after the festivities have ended, I might end up at the WeHo FNO after party. There will be complimentary glasses of champagne, delicious fruit tarts from früute and a presentation of a new t-shirt collaboration with local designer Dirtee Hollywood + Patrick Brian Hoelck. A limited number of gift bags will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
8440 West Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood (323-848-6025)
For a roundup of all FNO parties in LA check out Racked LA:
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Boutique Shopping in WeHo
Last Saturday, the City of West Hollywood hosted it's 3rd Annual Structure & Style, a special tour of some of WeHo's trendsetting fashion boutiques including Alberta Ferretti, Church and Roseark.
Our first stop was Alberta Ferretti on Melrose Ave. The lightness and transparency of the store really complemented it's collection. The mannequins and display mounts on the mirrored walls are all magnetic and come off easily, which allow the design of the store to change at a moments notice (pretty cool!). I just couldn't get enough of a 70s style shaggy light green coat on display. Definitely my favorite in the store.
Our first stop was Alberta Ferretti on Melrose Ave. The lightness and transparency of the store really complemented it's collection. The mannequins and display mounts on the mirrored walls are all magnetic and come off easily, which allow the design of the store to change at a moments notice (pretty cool!). I just couldn't get enough of a 70s style shaggy light green coat on display. Definitely my favorite in the store.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Fashion Flashback - Herb Ritts 80s and 90s Style
I love it when my job and passion come together! Today, at the museum I work at, which sits on a hilltop overlooking Los Angeles (can you guess which one that is?), I announced the acquisition 69 photographs by fashion and celebrity photographer Herb Ritts. Since I do a fashion flashback column a few times a month, I thought I would dedicate this one to Herb Ritts's Style of the 80s and 90s. Ritts had an amazing way of capturing high-fashion in a dramatic and absolutely beautiful style. He also helped with the rise of the supermodel and the reason why we know Cindy, Naomi, Christy, Stephanie, and Tatjana by their first names.
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| Versace - Veiled Dress, El Mirage, 1990, Cindy Crawford - Ferre 3, Malibu, 1994, Tatjana - Veiled Head (Tight View), Joshua Tree, 1988 (all by Herb Ritts, © Herb Ritts Foundation) |
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| British Vogue Cover by Herb Ritts |
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Monday, August 8, 2011
The Trend of Affordable Luxury Fashion Is So Not Over
This fall there are absolutely no excuses for not being on trend because three major luxury designers, Karl Lagerfeld, Versace and Missoni, are releasing affordable collections for Macys, H&M and Target. Just when you thought this trend would be over soon, it seems to have picked up momentum...and no one is complaining. Although this may not be news for some, it's definitely a handy reminder to mark your calendars for when these collaborations hit the stores.
Missoni for Target (available September 13) is the largest designer collaboration to date for Target with over 400 pieces, including men's, women's and children's clothing, and home decor. Target is putting quite a lot into the advertising and marketing that even their promotional video will allow viewers to click and buy directly from the video online...AH-Mazing!
Then there is the Karl Lagerfeld collection for Macys "Impulse" department (available August 31), which I'm still drooling over! Karl was the first H&M designer collaboration in 2004 and it was a huge success, however, he was "embarrassed" that H&M "didn't make the clothes in sufficient quantities," which resulted in the collection being sold out in a matter of hours. He felt it defeated his intention of making clothes available to those that couldn't afford to shop at Chanel. Hopefully this means he's made sure Macys will produce more than enough for everyone to get there hands on this capsule collection.
In 2008, Donatella Versace said that she respects designers who do these affordable lines but didn't want to do one herself "because I work very hard to put the Versace line in the luxury section. I think to put the Versace line in H&M would confuse the brand." Three years later, and less financially stable, Donatella is eating her own words and doing a Versace for H&M "Iconic Collection." The collection will be more than clothes and for the first time an H&M collaboration will include home decor pieces. It will be released in two parts starting November 17 with men's, women's and home decor, and another prespring collection released on January 19.
I know this would never happen because he's a complete snob about making his collection available to the masses, but I would love to see an H&M collaboration with Tom Ford.
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| Missoni for Target ad |
Missoni for Target (available September 13) is the largest designer collaboration to date for Target with over 400 pieces, including men's, women's and children's clothing, and home decor. Target is putting quite a lot into the advertising and marketing that even their promotional video will allow viewers to click and buy directly from the video online...AH-Mazing!
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| Karl Lagerfeld for Macys |
Then there is the Karl Lagerfeld collection for Macys "Impulse" department (available August 31), which I'm still drooling over! Karl was the first H&M designer collaboration in 2004 and it was a huge success, however, he was "embarrassed" that H&M "didn't make the clothes in sufficient quantities," which resulted in the collection being sold out in a matter of hours. He felt it defeated his intention of making clothes available to those that couldn't afford to shop at Chanel. Hopefully this means he's made sure Macys will produce more than enough for everyone to get there hands on this capsule collection.
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| Versace for H&M |
In 2008, Donatella Versace said that she respects designers who do these affordable lines but didn't want to do one herself "because I work very hard to put the Versace line in the luxury section. I think to put the Versace line in H&M would confuse the brand." Three years later, and less financially stable, Donatella is eating her own words and doing a Versace for H&M "Iconic Collection." The collection will be more than clothes and for the first time an H&M collaboration will include home decor pieces. It will be released in two parts starting November 17 with men's, women's and home decor, and another prespring collection released on January 19.
I know this would never happen because he's a complete snob about making his collection available to the masses, but I would love to see an H&M collaboration with Tom Ford.
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