It's Been a Whole Year Already?

It's true! This month I'm celebrating my blog's one year anniversary. My oh my, how time flies!
To celebrate I've put together a list of my favorite posts from the past year.


The most popular post: Brian Atwood - The New Louboutin?
A Fashionista in the Making
Gossip Girl Without Leighton Meester?!?!?! 
Is Elle Fanning Outshining Her Older Sister Dakota?
NY Fashion Week Diary – Day One
Tom Ford Rodeo Drive Store Opens with a Star-Studded Party
The Perfectly Intense "Black Swan"
Lanvin for H&M Debuts This Morning!  
2012 Resort Collection Picks for a Fantasy Summer Vaca
Feeling Nostalgic about Gen Art
Style Crushing - Lucy Hale
Millions of Zig Zag Patterns Spotted Across the Country Today Have Caused A Dizziness Epidemic


Besides my newly designed header, here is something else new to kick off another year of blogging.  My new favorite color combination, pink and red...

Robert Rodriguez Bow Shoulder Blouse, Preen Razor Pants, Alexander McQueen Suede Ankle Boots

Sporting Shorts Over Tights

Shorts over tights may not be new, but it's still trending now that the weather is turning from hot to cold.  I'm personally obsessed with the look, especially when it's done right.  One of my favorites is Leighton Meester's pink shorts in Season 4 of "Gossip Girl", when Blair interns for W Magazine.  I've also always loved shorts with heels, which go as far back as Sarah Jessica Parker in 1999 (very fashion forward of her for the late 90s).  Most recently Amanda Seyfried walked the red carpet in an H&M shorts suit during her the London premiere of In Time.  But ladies, you must have amazing stems to dare to go bare legged.

Leighton Meester, Kate Moss, Gwen Stefani, Olivia Palermo

Amanda Seyfried 2011 and Sarah Jessica Parker 1999

Gen Art Shows Off It's Fresh New Face

Finally, an LA Fashion show worth attending. After shuttering 18 months ago, Gen Art returned with it's legendary Fresh Faces in Fashion Los Angeles show.  Hosted by Zoe Saldana at the former cathedral of St. Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday night, the lineup for this year's show included We are Handsome, Dear Creatures, Odylyne, Chambers, 71 Stanton, Funktional, Stand and Deliver, as well as accessory lines Sticks and Stones, Iman Toloui, Plomo and Tomtom.  I wasn't sure what to expect since LA Fashion Week isn't exactly top of the list, but I was pleasantly surprised.  For me the standouts were Dear Creature and Fuktional. With their pretty, airy and laid back collections, they are perfect L.A. based labels. The standout accessory line was definitely the geometric designs of Tomtom, which were on display in the courtyard instead of the runway. Although We Are Handsome, Odylyne, and 71 Stanton had some great pieces, I wasn't excited about the collection overall.  My least favorite was Stand and Deliver. It was way too S&M/punk rock for my delicate taste. Plus, the staged make out session and guys brawl was more cringeworthy than entertaining.  After the show, instead of shooing guests away, the DJ and drinks continued late into the night.  Welcome back, Gen Art!  We missed you more than you know.

Related Article: 

Feeling Nostalgic about Gen Art

Dear Creature

Funktional

Beachside Shopping

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. Tribute El Nate - 1230 Montana Ave #104, Santa Monica, CA90403

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.

Anna Dello Russo at London Fashion Week (credit: Tommy Ton)

New York Fashion Week (credit: Tommy Ton)

New York Fashion Week (credit: Tommy Ton)

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.

My Missoni for Target Loot

Line outside of the WeHo Target

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: 

http://la.racked.com/archives/2011/09/07/and_all_the_rest_of_the_fno_parties_right_here.php