Monthly Archives: October 2011
Rodeo Walk of Style to Honor Iman and Missoni
Pictured: Sculptor Robert Graham’s “Torso” between Rodeo Drive & Dayton Way is the symbol for the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Tonight is the Rodeo Walk of Style on Rodeo Drive, hub of luxury shopping in the heart of Beverly Hills. Although, since the great recession the area is dotted with more consignment stores and [...]
A Simple Look from the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund Runway Show in Los Angeles
Pictured: Fekkai’s sleek & simple ponytail at yesterday’s CFDA event. In case you hadn’t heard, yesterday Los Angeles hosted the 2011 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund finalists event held at Chateau Marmont. Fashion and the beauty of the 1920′s architecture of the Chateau are a winning combination. Every year, Vogue throws a pre-party in LA, before [...]
Until Oct. 24: The Ross Dress Event and Sweepstakes
For only a few more days, until Oct. 24th, Ross is having their annual dress event. I don’t know how many of you shop at Ross, but they have really stepped up their game in the last year or so and they now have many designer brands in house. On a recent trip, I sighted [...]
Sponsored Post: American Express Air Miles Card for Canadian Readers
With the holidays coming up, I know some of you are thinking about traveling for Christmas, Hanukkah or the New Year. It’s a fact that planning in advance saves you money on travel. But you may also want to consider charging purchases on an American Express Air Miles Card. When you charge purchases on the [...]
First Look: Versace for H&M Preview
I just got the preview pictures from H&M for their upcoming Versace collaboration. It’s loud, it’s bold and oh so bright. This ain’t your typical fall collection. Fuchsia anyone? Sequins? Perhaps a metallic rock star look for the holidays? How about some gold studs? If you’re looking for all that, and you want to be [...]
Announcing the next Macy’s Designer: Doo-Ri Chung for February 2012
Sketches from Doo-Ri’s Macy’s line. ( Courtesy of Doo-Ri for Macy’s.) Macy’s is going after some great designers for there Impulse line. We’ve already seen Matthew Williamson, Karl Lagerfeld and Kinder Aggugini hanging on the Macy’s racks. And now, Macy’s has announced that Doo-Ri Chung of FLOTUS will be their first designer for 2012. Ironically, Doo-Ri [...]
The Exquisite Taste of Elizabeth Taylor: She Still Fascinates
Pictured: Elizabeth Taylor from the movie BOOM glittering above MOCA. Saturday night I was privileged to see the small exhibit of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewels and fashions shown at MOCA before the exhibit left Los Angeles. I’m so glad I went. I knew Elizabeth Taylor had wonderful jewelry, but frankly, I’d always thought most of it [...]
Bing’s Halloween Shop Provides “Do It Yourself” Costume Tips
Halloween is in just a few weeks, so it’s that time again. Some of us are preparing our own Halloween looks, or helping kids put their look together. Halloween is one of the most beloved holidays by children, as well as more than a few adult chidlren. Everyone wants to have a great costume, whether [...]
Missoni for Target and eBay: Is it Selling?
The marketplace phenomenon of Missoni for Target continues to fascinate me. It’s a modern day scrabble for luxury goods gone wrong. Just my opinion, maybe but look at the facts. Today there are $14,590 items labeled Missoni for Target for sale via eBay. That’s a helluva lot of items to have for sale four weeks [...]
Announcing Giambattista Valli For Macy’s Impulse
Pictured: Giambattista Valli for Macy’s image via Courtesy Photo, provided by Macy’s Just in time for the holidays, and that is precisely the intent, Macy’s has announced that Giambattista Valli for Macy’s Impulse is on the way to Macy’s stores on Oct. 26th. My spies tell me that all pieces will be priced under $150.00. [...]
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