All articles tagged "Los angeles"

Jan 18, 2012

What’s not to love about the FP January 2012 lookbook? Bohemian chic..just the way we like it....

Dec 30, 2011

So I received this top in the mail. It was sent to me by Tiffany Hester, who is the founder of Preface. I was impressed by her story, which I’m certain most of you (who are taller than average) can relate to. Ms. Hester is 6’1′ and...

Nov 7, 2011

Whenever you have a chance, stop by Jeffrey Campbell’s site located here to view the complete JC Resort 2012 lookbook entitled “A Love Affair with Los Angeles”. Besides the fact, that you are viewing some 70s inspired shoes, the lookbook...

Oct 17, 2011

Words can’t express the love I have for The Cobra Society Boots Collection (and the models too). I’m obsessed with the over the knee boots in both brown & black. Inspired by North African culture and drawing from 20th century design...

Sep 8, 2011

Thanks to Nichelle Pace of StyleMom.Com, we have a list of top Fashion’s Night Out events list for 9 U.S. cities that style bloggers & fashion insiders will be attending and tweeting about. If you live in any of these cities: Atlanta,...

Sep 2, 2011

Lemonade in West Hollywood is quickly becoming our hangout spot. The food is super healthy, tasty, clean and cheap. Did I already say it’s tasty? Natalie, Aureta and I met up there for lunch again. This time, I had to take pictures to share...

Aug 2, 2011

Wow, this tripped me out when I came across it. Especially since the first picture is my neighborhood. I am literally a block away from this location, and in the 9 years I have lived here, I have never seen it this empty. “This is not a scene...

Jun 13, 2011

Wow, these shots from the Saks Fifth Avenue’s Mexico campaign can brighten up the dull moment and ‘June gloom’ we are currently experiencing in Los Angeles. Though the sun is out today and reportedly sticking around for a bit, this...

Jun 6, 2011

We are big supporters of our locals here in Los Angeles, and when we saw a pair of neon-colored Verlain shoes while skimming through a magazine, couldn’t help but research further.. Mark Lu, the designer behind the line of stylish...

May 10, 2011

The first time I wore this top, I wore it here and paired it with a blue sheer maxi skirt I made. I like to pair bright hues with an equally loud piece (when they are separates). For me, toning it down totally bores. Today, I’m wearing it with...

May 6, 2011

Came across the making of the infamous Chanel 2.55 bag on cyanatrendland and thought it was a good one to share with you all. A view of “The secrets of the Handbag“. People often ask why CHANEL accessories never seem to age. It is...

Apr 18, 2011

I’m a huge fan of HauteLook. If you have never heard of them, it’s a flash sale site, has expanded into shoe. The retailer recently launched Sole Society, which is a shoe membership site promising a “monthly personalized ...

Mar 14, 2011

A bit down and sensitive today with what’s going on in Japan. It’s so crushing. I had a fantastic and blessed weekend. Hope you all did too. Wore these pants like five weeks ago here with a vintage blouse. Thought I’d wear it a...

Mar 10, 2011

I still remember the very moment I heard that Michael Jackson passed on. I was meeting up with a friend at the park, and my phone rang. I glanced at it..saw that Greg and my sister were calling me at the same time. They both called to tell me. I did...

Jan 12, 2011

Wow, this is hot! I can totally see these fitting right in in one of those lofts in downtown Los Angeles. According to yatzer, Spirit of 427 is a collection comprised of vintage automobile parts from the 60s. polished and repurposed into fine...

Nov 27, 2010

The nerve! I had the nerve to wear a sweater fitted dress after the amount of food I have consumed in the last couple of days. So bloated, it’s time for a detox. Oh well, this is the season to gain weight, right? It’s pretty cold in Los...

Nov 21, 2010

Totally forgot I had this dress in my closet. I was supposed to rest yesterday.. didn’t got to bed until 6:15 a.m because I was up working and talking on the phone with my business partner who lives in another continent. I got 1.5 hrs of...

Nov 18, 2010

You have seen me wear one of her bags (first pic) so many times. It truly is one of my favorites out of my bag collection. The leather is so lush and rich. Made in Italy where Novoso was born and raised. Read about her story and mission here. I get...

Nov 12, 2010

I promised that I was going to show these leopard harem jumpsuit by itself before it got too cold. Not that I’m not going to wear it when it gets cold (I can always layer), but you know, it’s my birthday and I think it’s a perfect...

Nov 5, 2010

Another heatwave this week. Yesterday must have been like 200 degrees. Maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but it sure felt like it. I’m still sitting around waiting for fall. Last week was fall-like, but this week felt like “welcome...

Nov 3, 2010

One crazy habit I have when shopping is that, when I find something I’m entirely in love with, i.e. fits right, nice hue, patterns, fabric, I go nuts. I tried these Zara pants, loved it and bought it in every color. They were really...

Oct 21, 2010

Here’s a little DIY for you. This skirt was initially a dress, but it sat in my closet because I didn’t like the fit and the length was kind of odd. For a couple of years, I didn’t touch it. Then I had a flash bulb moment. “I...

Oct 15, 2010

Feels good to not have to go downtown today (fashion district). I need a break. My schedule is going to bonkers for a little while. Today I’m going try to pamper myself. Get a mani/pedi and massage. It’s getting a little cold in Los...

Oct 14, 2010

Not much going on today. Well, lots, but definitely not fancy. I’m in the fashion district all day. The industrial part, you know, where they have the heavy duty machines? Yup. Managing the cutting of fabrics for production. That’s why...

Oct 8, 2010

I don’t think I ever looked forward to a weekend as much as I have all week. It’s been hectic, but it definitely made the week go by fast. Continuing my downtown run today. Researching and shopping fabrics for the new collection called...

Oct 7, 2010

It’s been raining all week, and a little birdie told me that it’s not going to rain today, so I figured this was a perfect outfit to celebrate. I love wearing long maxi skirts in the fall wiith boots, converse or clogs. Along with that...

Jun 17, 2010

Got the pleasure of chatting with Nicole Lyn Hill aka Dj. Ms. Nix, Whom I met at her house party a couple of years ago. I was in awe of her beauty. She was sweet and pleasant. She grooved and danced all night with the guests. You could feel the love...

Jun 16, 2010

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is back showing off his chiseled physique for another round of jeans and underwear ads for Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear. The ads will run on billboards in London, New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo in July....

Oct 9, 2009

Famed Photographer, Irving Penn has unfortunately passed away on October 7th, at the age of 92. In 1943, he shot his very first cover for Vogue magazine and after, 150 more followed. He photographed a ton of celebrities  in his lifetime –...

May 18, 2009

The tasty vegetarian combination by “Meals by Genet” Genet is our favorite restaurant owner and cook in Little Ethiopia on Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles. Her food is amazing. It never fails to hit the “spot.” I met Genet...