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.

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

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!

LA Fashion Week: Ones to Watch

Leyendecker

Seneca Rising

MG Black Label

L.A. Fashion Week is looking strong and my google calendar this / next week is well on its way to packed. There are a few shows I'm the particularly excited to see including Popomomo & Maxine Dillon at the Los Angeles Theatre, the Jerell Scott show / party hosted by Chic Little Devil, and of course, Gen Arts Fresh Faces in Fashion- my fav!

This year Women's Wear Daily named 4 of the 5 participating Fresh Faces as a L.A. Fashion Week Designer to Watch- the designers on WWD's list include: Kelly Bergin, Seneca Rising, MG Black Label, Leyendecker & Reclaimed in LA.

Reviews & pics of my favorite to follow.

thursday's Sale

space 15 twenty

Video results from the Blogger Shop Day #2. Looks like no burrito on my face, but a surplus in my mouth. Very attractive indeed.

More pics here too.

nYc

My last minute cross-country trip included a few days in NYC and a few more Upstate.

L.A. Vintage Exchange research was in full mode while in the city. I hit a few dud shops- then luckily was introduced to Refinery29's editorial director- Christene Barberich- who pointed me in right direction. I took her recommendation and headed to Tribeca where I scored a pair of tri-purple cut-out Stuart Weitzman heels at Housing Works.

Taking attention away from the vintage hunt - one Soho afternoon consisted of bellinis with a close friend, then a 2 hours+ shopping expedition at the new Topshop. Amazing in many ways - yet I couldn't shake the club vibe with the lines & ropes. I picked up a few stacks of bracelets and made a break for it while my attention was focused that way.

For the weekend- we packed a car and headed for the Catskill Mts where time was lost and everyone let loose.

Only attempt cartwheels in comfy light cotton plaids & super soft boyfriend jean cut-offs with wine to follow...

photo Booth

Ms. Suzy Lequeux & I recently hosted a trunk show at her lovely spanish style apartment in west hollywood. The day was a hot success and the impromptu photo booth was more popular than you could have imagined. The girls looked on point in the vintage ware and Rossmore accessories!

black & gold: Estel in a nautical bloomingdale's jumpsuit & Suzy in a luxe silk top

Rachel wearing 3 tone 80's YSL frames

Kristina & me trying on vintage summer dresses

Suzy & Rachel ready for the beach

Marcieanna in black & white stripes

Estel + leather mini & Suzy + floral romper = perfect combo

trunk Show in weho

THIS Sunday: L.A. Vintage Exchange SALE!

+ Rossmore Jewelry samples, Inspo Photo Booth & Angel Card Readings.

Champagne Mimosas + Tasty Bites.

SUNDAY, June 28 in WeHo

RSVP to: LAVintageExchange@gmail.com

maui Waui

I fell in love with Maui the minute we touched ground.

The locals are friendly, weather is amazing & the scenery is out of this world.

It was a great opportunity to pull out my favorite Hawaiian sundresses and put them to appropriate use. Shopping in Lahaina is what you’d might expect: knick-knack tourist crap. I did find the local Salvation Army, which consisted of much stuff under a carport. Because it was Sunday they were only taking donations – no shopping allowed. It wasn’t meant to be & Lady D thanked me.

cute.

my favorite bamboo: Buddah's Belly.

peacock @ the Garden of Eden.

a Mustang trio.

pre Ritz buffet: wearing hawaiin vintage.

a blowhole, seriously.

and, a Sebring duo.

making a Starbuck's run early AM.

show off.


dork.

hawaii is my new religion.

back To reality

ahhh- what a nice & relaxing 3 day weekend.

Some highlights include:

+ a successful vintage sale on Sat. @ the Silver Lake Vintage Mkt

+ shopping trip to Americana (like the Grove, but better- the place has katsuya for god sake!) - splurged on tinted moisturizer from Kiehls

+ watched Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay & laughed my ass off

+ lazy champagne brunch in Santa Monica @ Shutters on the beach

+ finally, afternoon drinks poolside at the W hotel

Now, back to work.

Check out some new summer goodies up on Etsy:

Me sporting Vintage Oscar de la Renta
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Vintage Italian CHANTAL Leather Heels - White & Flirty - perfect for post Memorial Day!
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Lizz looking cute in a Vintage Seersucker Jumpsuit by Liz Claiborne
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Cool & Affordable Vintage Boho Chic Purse
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see You tomorrow

Busy day! Lizz & I are selling vintage @ the Silver Lake Art/ Craft & Vintage market 10-4 - we've got TONS of goodies including sexy jumpsuits, colorful blazers, jean cut-offs & sheer summer dresses.

Then I'm off to Venice Beach for my aunt Lynn's Garden Party- her studio was part of the Venice Art Walk tour last weekend & she is having a gathering at her home / studio this Saturday eve for friends & buyers.

Next, to Crown Bar for a Ducati Sponsored Event - Free Drinks & Motorcycles, ok.

EVERY SATURDAY from 10am - 4pm in the HEART of Silverlake, new vendors will be serving up the best in Art/ Craft & Vintage. Indie crafters and local artists are mixed in with the best of vintage collectibles,vintage clothing, and retro furniture. Did we mention plants, succulents, antiques, Tarot cards and palm readings? What more could you ask for? Support the local indie vendors this season.

The freshest flea market in town. --If you love shopping and dig the classic New York style flea markets, then Silver Lake Art Craft & Vintage is right up your alley--Silver Lake Art Craft & Vintage is located at Micheltorena Elementary School 1511 Micheltorena Street.Los Angeles CA 90026

Pic & Info via Ghetto Gloss

to Sequin or to jumpsuit

I’m attending a Vh1 80’s theme party tomorrow night at the Faith Connexion House. The showroom / party spot is conveniently located on sunset strip & the girls are known to have a good time. Vh1 is filming the event - my unfortunate lack of cable & fortunate dis-taste for Vh1 may prevent me from seeing the episode when it airs. Now what to wear- sequins or a jumpsuit?



kate moss in a sequin mini dress

and a sleek jumpsuit