one Year, one day

tara, Ink.

In prep for an upcoming LA Vintage Exchange shoot- I met w my cute friend Lia at her work: Tara, Ink.- to check out the lines, talk about pulls, and eat a delicious lunch at Real Food Daily.

Tara, Ink. has unique.cool set up in West Hollywood- the showroom is located in a beautiful, well-designed Spanish style house and the offices in a bright back house with only a lush, green yard in between.

The fashion PR company represents a ton of cool lines, mixing fashion-forward indie designers with well-known brands like Trina Turk and Penguin. I immediately honed in on a line from a duo of friends called GAS'D, guess Taylor swift was just spotted in a T, we have so much in common! Their necklaces are super special and recreated from vintage materials. I must have been on a jewelry kick, because I also went a bit nuts over the Valou Jewelry 3 cap ring- i love.

A few snapshots from the afternoon...

Welcome to Tara, Ink.
Lia showing me some new stuff.

A full buffet of Trina Turk jewelry, yum.

Summer-ready Trina Byrd Romper.

Awesome vintage jewelry line: GAS'D.

+ the popular GAS'D pima cotton T.

Quick peek of the luxe handbag line: Beautiful People.

last Sunday

Last Sunday was funday at the Urban Outfitters / Space 15 Twenty monthly flea market. Despite light sprinkles of rain, everyone was in great spirits shopping cool pieces from local brands & designers, making fun jewelry with Rossmore LA & LA Vintage Exchange + listening to good tunes via DJ Niky Lee.

check out more pictures of the event on Flickr.

The flea market is every 3rd Sunday of the month- stop by Xx!

jewelry DIY

This Sunday miss Suzy of Rossmore LA and LA Vintage Exchange will host a special DIY session at the monthly Space 15 Twenty Flea Market.

We'll teach you how to make cool jewelry using vintage charms, chains and materials.

Our lines will be for sale 11-4, along with tons of other great brands & designers.

Sunday, Feb. 21st

1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.

your Slightest look shoot

A few weeks past, a talented bunch got together at my work studio in Highland Park for a v-Day inspired photo shoot headed by photographer, Christine Hahn.

The adorable Sara Prado and I co-styled the looks combining soft vintage and hard contemporary that played well with the props. The entire team was amazing and the photos turned out so sweet.

Check out more of Christine's super talented work: Christine Hahn Photo & read her musings @ Magical Molar.

the Standard

Stop by the penthouse suite 1203 Today @ the Standard downtown LA 1-6PM!

Shop tons of vintage under $50, including LA Vintage Exchange.

Also, great V-day presents from Rossmore LA + more.

Hosted by Apt. 3.

the City

My trip to NYC was great fun, but has resulted in a head cold I can't shake. I'm popping Emergen-C like it's life support.

Each day I had a list of stores to visit, each night I caught up with friends and ate amazing New York food. Most of my shopping time was spent in Greenwich Village, the Lower East Side, Nolita & Soho, which I covered all on foot. My thigh-high vintage nine west boots did a great job, but if I moved to the city my footwear would have to be completely upgraded.

Rag & Bone wool Coat, VTG New Hero cut-out Top, Jeggings!, and VTG Nine West leather Boots

Stops on my lists included:

Resurrection, Frock, Court, INA and TopShop.

The selection of vintage wares at Resurrection was tempting, but Frock was out of control with numerous YSL silk pieces in mint condition and a knit Chloe dress that could make you melt.

I also shopped my friend Danielle's closest at her fabulous pre-WWII apartment, I ended up with a some new favorite designer pieces including adorable In God We Trust high-waist shorts and a pale pink Mayle slip dress.

Our final night in the City we had a room booked at the Thompson Hotel LES. The front desk guy totally hooked up the corner space which had wrap around windows and balconies- only one per floor. After a large, late dinner we forced ourselves to check out the club Above Allen on the 7th floor. It was a cool vibe- but one drink later we were ready to head for the room.

On the flight back I had sweet dreams of vintage couture.

2009 Music mix

Each year my holiday greeting to friends is a mix of favorite music tracks released in the last 365 days. In '09 I've been listening a lot to Bat for Lashes, Passion Pit and Neko Case- but believe The xx are No.1 on my list thus far.

Courtney celebrates’ 2009

Exploring the beaches of Maui, relaxing in the Catskill Mts,
hitting the vintage jackpot in Vegas, lounging poolside in Palm Springs and still making it back home to MN three times to breath some fresh air- I finally got out of LA in ’09!

Beyond travel- 2009 has been one intense year- from love, to death, to the day to day motions. Hardship brings knowledge, which brings understanding- our biggest contribution to society is compassion and I hope to use a lot more of it in 2010.

Horchata - Vampire Weekend
It Don't Move Me - Peter Bjorn and John
No Intention - Dirty Projectors
Bruises - Chairlift
Blood Bank - Bon Iver
Train Song - Ben Gibbard & Feist
Daniel - Bat for Lashes
My Girls - Animal Collective
Heads Will Roll - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Islands - The xx
Actor Out of Work - St. Vincent
Sleepyhead - Passion Pit
When I Grow Up - Fever Ray
This Tornado Loves You - Neko Case
Never Had Nobody Like You - M. Ward feat. Zooey Deschanel
Possibility - Lykke Li
Blue Lips - Regina Spektor
Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want - She & Him
Home - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Moth's Wings - Passion Pit

sale Today in hollywood

Monthly Flea Market x Special Holiday DIY hosted by Banshee Beat

Monthly Flea Market
Sunday- December 20th
11am-4pm

With a special holiday DIY demo by Banshee Beat

Featuring vintage clothes, accessories, local designers, music, arts and crafts and more!

Free and Open to the public!

bellacures

Stop by tonight from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM for cocktails, shopping & mani-pedis.

New LA Vintage Exchange goodies will be hitting the rack!

Jewelry & Vintage Mega Specials at this event only!

Plus, all guests will be entered in a drawing to win a Rossmore MiniTag or LA Vintage Exchange gift.

Bellacures
239 N Robertson Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-550-5822

Read more on Racked LA

open Studio tonight

weekend Agenda

Shop LA Vintage Exchange this weekend, all weekend!

Saturday at the Silver Lake Art, Craft & Vintage Market
&
Sunday come check out the monthly flea market at Space 15 Twenty / Urban Outfitters in Hollywood.

I've got tons of new finds including a nice selection of leather boots, boyfriend blazers, designer accessories, 90s lace tops and rayon floral dresses.

If you can't make it this weekend, stop by this Wednesday, Nov. 18th from 5-9 for the second Open Studio sale!

shop Green tonight

Looking for some new wardrobe staples? Stop by the Popomomo trunk show at the Green With Glamour Pop Up Store TONIGHT, November 12th from 6-9pm!

Shop current and past seasons of popomomo from 20-60% off, and current Curatorial Collection pieces at 30% for one night only. Sale will include special hand-made jewelry, accessories and other one of a kind pieces by popomomo.

Green with Glamour's pop up store is located at 2912 Rowena Ave in Silverlake:(in between Lake Boutique and the Coffee Table).

open Studio wednesdays

Join studio-mate Lizz and I as we host the first Popomomo, Curatorial and LA Vintage Exchange Open Studios at our shared workspace just north of downtown LA.

Peruse the lines, check out our studio, sip champagne and shop current and past season popomomo and curatorial pieces. Past seasons will be steeply discounted. And mostly, hang out with us to enjoy a lovely Wednesday.

Popomomo is a women's contemporary eco line known for its intellectually sexy pieces and handmade prints. Curatorial is a lower priced pet project that features vintage, liability and deadstock fabrics in season-right women's shapes.

LA Vintage Exchange is a tight collection of trend right vintage for stylist's and designer's resources, wholesale for boutiques, and for individual clients. Shop hand picked vintage pieces that have been gathered from all over the country.

Read more about the event on:

Cal Apparel News, Refinery 29, Blackburn and Sweetzer, & Racked LA

photos via CAN

LA Fashion Week: Popomomo, Dillon

Maxine Dillon Spring10

Maxine Dillon Spring10

Popomomo S/S10

Popomomo S/S10

Popomomo S/S10

Popomomo S/S10

Popomomo S/S10

LA fashion week is here (yes, we still have a fashion week) and Wednesday evening's turn-out at LA Fashion on Broadway held at the historic Los Angeles Theatre downtown was encouraging.

The theme of the night was installations and I started with a preview of Maxine Dillon's Spring collection. The stationary models gave me enough time to pick some of my favorite pieces including the dip dye shirt dress and pleated pants. Her range of looks was ambitious, and Dillon kept it together with similar colors and fabrics.

Eco-line Popomomo was my main draw and did not disappoint. The installation was well displayed on the theatre's stage and we sat in a circle of chairs around two large abstract wood structures. The show started and it immediately became a fluid installation with multiple models on set and a smooth transition of looks. The S/S10 collection was presented for viewers as the models moved stylishly with the music, showing off the functionality of each piece while interacting with the set. So clearly thought out, this season's designs show an immense focus on zippers, buttons & ties while keeping the key drape and clever cut-outs Popomomo is known for. Designer Lizz Wasserman has definitely created a wearable season with numerous pieces I must have. Lucky for me, we share a studio space!

Just a few of my favorites:

Apron DRESS

Best Party Ever DRESS

Second Date With Ned DRESS

Read more from LA Fashion Week & beyond on DREAM SEQUINS.

Thx to D for posting my review!