BEAUTY INVESTMENT PIECES

I’ve invested in some new goodies for myself. I have always been skeptical of cleaning systems, over-priced merchandise that plea to improve your daily life.

Lately, the weather in LA with all my traveling from the West to the East has REALLY affected my skin. I’ve heard a lot of clarisonic, and yes, I caved. My friend insisted I GET IT. So, I just got mine in the mail, we’ll see what happens :)

My second investment piece is a blow dryer, I rarely use one. But, when I do, it’s so hard to find a good one, with power, that doesn’t over heat your hair. A little crazy but, misikko has pretty great blow dryers. It is pricey, but everyone in my house loves it!

 

When Life Gets Busy: A Short Read Is All You Need

JAK & JIL: Never Fails To Inspire

Recently, work has been consuming much of my energy and time. Or one might say I’ve just been lazy. But, tonight my blog has been calling me to post something, anything! It’s natural to mention that the online world is overwhelming – there’s so much imagery, in other words, so much inspiration. I gave up bookmarking and I rarely go back to a blog that I’ve stumbled upon. Except for JAK & JIL – I love Tommy Ton’s work.

After the Event: Carrying The Hester Street Fair Conversation Forward

Earlier this month in New York City, I was fortunate enough to visit one of the up-and-coming markets in the city – The Hester Street Fair in the Lower East Side.

The handpicked list of vendors are ah-may-zing. Food is a done deal, the hand-made jewelry collections are creative and innovative, people are friendly and well its worth a visit for sure.

 

 

Plus, I completely geeked out when I saw Hester’s SuChin Pak! Mind you, I do not freak out or approach so called “celebrities” but, I was pretty stoked – I felt dorky.

 

Spring 2011: Jil Sander Does It Again

Raf Simons delivered a “standout collection”

The collection is so appropriate for this season, lots of colors, bright blocks, minimal designs and clean silhouettes. I absolutely adore the look with the white basic T paired with the long pink skirt!

Inspiration From the Streets: A Picture Can Say A Thousand Words

Accessorize: The Perfect Wrist Shot

Whether you’re in orbit, wrapped in charms, or covered in fabric bracelets – one can never get enough wrist decoration

As always, one of my many digital inspirations: jak and jil

You’re Invited: 2011 Retail Camp Los Angeles Conference

I am very EXCITED to attend Retail Camp this weekend – a Saturday and Sunday all-day event. Retail Camp is a conference with workshops and presentations focused on digital media.  Topics include  marketing, social media, launching collections directly to consumers, public relations, manufacturing, eCommerce, mobile marketing, augmented reality and QR Codes. The panel of speakers and topics covered are exciting, influential and I’m sure I’ll be absorbing more than I may be able to handle. The list of participants are growing on a daily basis - online shopping sites such as Nasty Gal Clothing, ModCloth, to Advanstar Communications, and Vogue to name a few.

The program looks really interesting – lots of discussions, demos, and workshops!

Will you be there? Get in touch.

Style Fashion Week Bringing Fashion Back to Los Angeles

Fashion Week on the West Coast has been, well a little quiet. Especially since 2008 when the five-year partnership between IMG and Smashbox Studios folded its Culver City tents. But it looks like Fashion week will make a fierce return to Los Angeles this Spring with a four-day flourish of runway shows at the newly renovated downtown Vibiana (The former Cathedral’s baroque-inspired 35,000 square feet of luxurious space will host Style Fashion Week March 15th-18th).

Style Fashion Week’s intelligent and innovative platform will showcase celebrity hosts, art installations, live music, and gift bags to compliment the runway shows.

Also, in support of the American Heart Association, The Go Red For Women Celebrity Fashion Show will be held for the first time in L.A. Thursday, March 17th. A $25 entrance fee will be charged and all proceeds from the star-filled show will be given to the American Heart Association.

These next two weeks are going to be busy.

Two Point Oh! LA Mall Tour Event with South Bay Galleria

Tomororrow Saturday, March 5th, 1-5pm I’ll be participating in the Two Point Oh! LA Mall Tour Event with South Bay Galleria in crafting Spring trends for 2011 for Abercrombie and Fitch  (#266, Level 2, Nordstrom Wing).

I’ll be pulling Spring 2011 looks with two models. There’s also a mini runway presentation at 3:15 PM! Follow for updates.