Archive for August, 2009

Quiksilver Party at The Standard Hotel

Quiksilver Party at The Standard Hotel

A few weeks ago, I threw on a crazy little summer outfit (giant vintage shawl thing from Thailand, denim shorts, black tank, studded shoes, Gucci bag, big ass sun hat, vintage Dior sunglasses, and too much gold jewelry) and headed over to  The Standard hotel (downtown LA location) for the Quiksilver party. The party was ...

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Betsey Johnson for Opening Ceremony

Betsey Johnson for Opening Ceremony

I’m sure everyone has heard about Betsey Johnson’s Opening Ceremony line. Basically, she is bringing back some of her greatest pieces from the past for everyone to love and enjoy all over again. I stopped by Betsey’s L.A. boutique last week for her birthday party and tried on a bunch of the collection. I mean, ...

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Tarina Tarantino Party on Melrose

Tarina Tarantino Party on Melrose

Yesterday I went out in the 100+ degree LA heat because there was no way I was going to miss the My Pretty/ Tarina Tarantino launch party. The party was held in her boutique with a long line of sparkling pretties (to meet Tarina), a DJ, and fabulous jewelry. I couldn’t see half of the ...

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Lumber Jack Chic

Lumber Jack Chic

Q- I was thinking of channeling my inner tomboy by wearing a red plaid shirt (total lumberjack look) and boyfriend jeans. I’m just not sure what shoes to wear them with — do I inject a touch of femininity with the shoes or just go androgynous all out. And also, what bag do you think ...

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Fashion 101: Getting Dressed After Losing Weight

Fashion 101: Getting Dressed After Losing Weight

Q- I am 5’4 now 158 lbs and 38 years old. I’ve lost 75 lbs and recently underwent a tummy tuck to remove more than a 7 lb roll from my stomach (which now seperates me from the Michelin Man — thank goodness!) The ONLY stores I’ve shopped in are Lane Byrant and Avenue (aka ...

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Fashion’s Night Out: L.A.

Fashion’s Night Out: L.A.

Come out and support L.A.’s fashion industry (we need the support) for Fashion’s Night Out in L.A.  I haven’t heard a ton of details about it yet because they don’t even mention L.A. on Fashion’s Night Out’s web page BUT I have read a few things on the LA Times sites. Here are some highlights ...

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Influence: A Book by Those Rad Olsen Twins

Influence: A Book by Those Rad Olsen Twins

I know this book is like old news.  It came out months ago and I actually purchased it months ago when it first came out, but I am just now getting around to actually reading it — not just looking at all of the cool pictures. I have to say, this book is freaking good. ...

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Win a $200 Shopping Spree from Patricia Field

Win a $200 Shopping Spree from Patricia Field

It’s time to gear up for another shopping spree giveaway. This time, the prize is a $200 gift certificate to Patricia Field’s online store. Yes, that Patricia Field! She’s an Emmy award winner for her fashion on Sex and the City, The Devil Wears Prada and served as a judge on Project Runway, among many ...

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Tarina Tarantino My Pretty Launch

Tarina Tarantino My Pretty Launch

**SPECIAL IN-STORE APPEARANCE BY TARINA** Tarina invites you to celebrate the launch of the new “My Pretty” Collection and Book Saturday, August 29th from 12-5 pm with a special appearance by Tarina from 2-4 pm Sparkling refreshments will be served and items will be up to 20% off! Plus get a FREE signed copy of ...

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Channel Your Inner Grunge Goddness

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