Lauren Messiah

Shoe Sale-ing

Over the past few months I have been doing some MAJOR closet cleaning. Like a serious out with the old type of thing. No more hot pink, no more Betsey Johnson, no more flowers, no more tulle, and buh-bye bows … That part of me is gone. The clothes have been phasing their way out of my closet for months and the other day it was finally time to get rid of the shoes. It wasn’t as hard as I thought but I did end up getting rid of a LOT of shoes.

Like the majority of my shoes.

I was reminded that all the empty shoe space in my closet would eventually be filled up with better/more awesome shoes. How true was that?! Yesterday was sale shopping day and lets just say … I scored!!!

First stop was the Decades 2 sale on Melrose. All of the shoes were $150 or less. I wasn’t one of the pyschos who waited in line all morning for the deals. I just wandered in hours after the sale started. Even with my sale tardiness, I still scored. I found three great pairs of shoes (Prada boots, Giuseppe peep toe pumps, and Lanvin sneakers). I resisted the urge to get all three and just ended up with the Lanvin sneakers. I have wanted these shoes for a LONG time but the $600 price tag made them out of the question. Thanks to this sale, I got them (in silver) brand new for $150.

lan21rbaifrebei_2 Next it was off to Maxfield Bleu in Beverly Hills for their big sale. The sale was ridiculously awesome, especially the shoe selection. If I had more money I would have bought at least 6 pairs. I ended up with 2 pairs. 2 fabulous pairs of shoes, both by Givenchy.

Givenchy Shoe #1 -originally $775, mine for $199

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Both shoes are seriously sick!!! They are so sexy and so comfortable. My shoe game has seriously increased. Love!!

Yay! Barney’s Sale in NYC

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It’s no secret that Barney’s has fast become my favorite store ever in life. Whenever there is a sale (or a styling job with a budget) you can bet I will be at Barneys. You can’t be in New York without hitting the Barneys in New York right? Right.

The Barneys in NYC is massive. It is 8 floors of magic and the store is split in half — longways. That means 8 floors for the gals and 8 floors for the guys. Amazing!

Luke and I spent a few good hours in there. During that time we spotted Axl Rose from Guns n Roses, Luke scored a Dior tie, and I scored a pair of Marni flats.

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Marni gold flats, originally $556 on sale for $229. Booyah! They are going to go so nicely with new wardrobe.

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Century 21 Dominates Life

So I’ve been to Century 21 (a designer discount store in NYC) before and loved but I loved it on a different level. You see, the last time I went shopping at Century 21 it was like 2004 or something and back then my idea of awesome fashion was totally different than it is today. Then I thought that scoring DKNY and Free People at 90% was the best thing ever. Today my game has stepped up causing me to be like a kid in a candy store … or a stylist (with another stylist, Luke) in a giant department store where high end fashion is up to 90% off!

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Also, we totally scored on this Century 21 trip because on top of their already insane mark downs … everything was an additional 50% off. Yep. We went wild!!!!

What did I get for prices so low I can’t even tell you how much was spent because you would be riddled with jealousy?

1.) MM6 by Martin Margiela dress with a sweet outer space print

2.) MM6 by Margiela long sleeved dress knit dress

3.) Alexander McQueen seamed and zippered black pants

4.) Alexander McQueen knit leggings (most comfortable pants ever)

5.) Dolce & Gabbana cream and mesh v-neck sweater

6.) Proenza Schouler white zip front with black leather detail dress (originally $14450, I got it for $103)

7.) Alessandro Dell’ Acqua long sleeved knit top

8.) Coming Soon striped knit top

9.) Rick Owens leggings/ jeans

I also found some amazing stuff that didn’t make the final cut (close but no cigar), including two Maison Martin Margiela dresses, two other MM6 by Martin Margiela dresses, a Vivienne Westwood top, a Lanvin tee, Givenchy leggings, and an Alexander McQueen blazer.

We are arranging our next trip out to NYC to coincide with the next Century 21 sale. The most insane part of it is, that the sale started 3 weeks ago. Can you even image what my closet would have scored if we came on day 1 of the sale? Ugh, my brain can’t even comprehend.

Anyways … off to Barney’s for their sale. Laters

Want These: Lanvin Leopard Shoes

Got a case of the wants …

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Lanvin Leopard Print Sneakers for $765

For All the Assistant Stylists Out There …

Assistant Stylist 101: Top 5 Kit Must-Haves for Assistants

As an assistant stylist it isn’t necessary for you to lug around a gigantic kit with you on all of the jobs you assist on — your key stylist will bring his or her kit. However, we do advise that you bring a mini-kit along with you on jobs. Bringing along this kit mini-kit will ensure you are prepared for anything and it will probably score you a bonus point or two with your key stylist.

1.) Lint roller-Nothing is more irritating than lint. Keep a mini lint roller in your bag for emergency lint and other dirty flecks that may crop up on set. Another way to carry around your lint roller is on a string around your neck. Makes for a functional necklace and it will always be handy when you need it.

2.) Mini-sewing kit (with mini-scissors)- When a button pops off, you’d better believe that your key stylist isn’t going to jump at the chance to sew it back on. Don’t even wait for the key to ask, you whip out your sewing kit and start sewing! Try and get a kit with small scissors too, will be helpful is cutting off stray threads.

3.) Safety pins & clips- Safety pins and clips are the savior of any photos shoot. If you think clothes really fit perfectly when they are put on the actors or models, then you are sadly mistaken. Clothing needs to be taken it on the fly all the time. Be prepared with pins and safety pins for these occasions.

4.) Top stick/ double sided tape- Almost equally as important as safety pins and clips … top stick! As stylists’ best friend. You will need this sticky stuff more than you will ever know, so have it handy in your assistant kit.

5.) Pen and paper- Having a pen and paper is crucial. Not only is it vital for taking credits on set but who doesn’t like to be the one who can step up to the plate when someone says “anyone have a pen?”

Stuff I Love Right Now at Diavolina

Diavolina is one of my most favorite stores in LA. They have a great selection and happen to carry of my two favorite labels — Helmut Lang and Alexader Wang.

Here are a few things that I am loving from there right now …

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Helmut Lang Drop Front Tee for $240

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Helmut Lang Android Leather Jacket on sale for $870 (originally $1450)

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Alexander Wang Shorts for $98

d-18923-01 Leather Alexander Wang dress for $925

d-18726 Alexander Wang Tropical Jacket on sale for $358

New York, New York!

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I’m heading to NYC for School Of Style’s first ever NYC class in July. Pretty freaking excited about it too. The class is being held at the ultra-hip Ace Hotel in Midtown. From what I’ve heard about the hotel, the rooms are pretty awesome but I’m actually more excited about the Opening Ceremony store that is attached

Enough about shopping (even though I do need to shop for some great NYC outfits, okay not really) … This is a huge step for the school. We have been dreaming about taking this class to NYC for quite some time and now its actually happening.
WOO HOO!!

Anyway … That’s all I have to say. Hope to see some of you all in class!

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Shoe Sale-ing

Yay! Barney’s Sale in NYC

Century 21 Dominates Life

Want These: Lanvin Leopard Shoes

For All the Assistant Stylists Out There …

Assistant Stylist 101: Top 5 Kit Must-Haves for Assistants

Stuff I Love Right Now at Diavolina

New York, New York!

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