Bachelor winner Vienna Giradi, girl gone wild? Annoucing the new Bachelorette

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I can’t believe I am actually going to do this, but here it goes! I haven’t seen an ep of The Bachelor since I was in 8th grade or so, BY CHOICE. I reluctantly watched the season finale two days ago and was left highly annoyed by this Vienna girl. I personally don’t see anything positive about her, in the looks or brains dept.  Did you know she is only 23? She also used to work at Hooters and has been married and divorced. Great look. The girl below does NOT look like someone who should be flaunting this gorgeous ring flown in to St. Lucia by Neil Lane himself.

The new Bachelorette, Ali Fedotowsky

Vienna photos from TMZ

Update!! Mulberry Fall 2010, WAY too under rated!!

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The Mulberry Bayswater Ruby is almost available for purchase, so excited !!

I checked the website today and for the first time this amazing bow adorned purse came up in search!

It would be so nauseating BUT funny if I put one of my dog Bow in this purse….

Originally published on February 19th, 2010

SO, Mulberry was “cool” for awhile because the trend of the Bayswater bag, but since then, Mullberry has been getting NO RESPECT!

My former boss, stylist extraordinaire, Cher Coulter, was good friends with Stuart Vevers, ex head of Mulberry, and we tried to use Mulberry clothes on Kate Bosworth, or any other of our clients.  Stuart has since left and went to Loewe.

I LOVE Mulberry’s clothes, and want to Spring Summer 2010 and Winter 2010 both collections… NOW!

2 reasons we LOVE Mulberry:

They use a lot of bows

Cutsey doggies are always featured on the runways

With the demise of Luella Bartley (f u recession flu), I will now look to Mulberry for the same sorta style.

My mom wants this new Mulberry bag from Spring 2010

We will be sharing it, or I WILL be sharing with her hehe.

Mulberry Bayswater Ruby, Spring 2010

Mulberry Bayswater Ruby, Spring 2010

Guy Starkman & Darren Dzienciol with Brent Bolthouse & Jen Rosero present ‘Trousdale Lounge’

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Finally the FULL BODY LIFT LOS ANGELES needs will be here March 9th !
Los Angeles nightlife and restaurateurs Guy Starkman with Darren Dzienciol, Brent Bolthouse and Jenifer Rosero are finalllyyy set up to open the highly anticipated Trousdale, a new lounge on the cusp of both Beverly Hills and West Hollywood on Sunset.

Trousdale lounge is located at 9229 Sunset Blvd., (formerly Blowfish Sushi) which is in good company, across from Boa Steakhouse and The Soho House, which is hosting Oscar parties throughout the weekend and officially opens May 8th.

Trousdale comes to us as a result of Guys being sold in May of 2009, and Brent and Jen looking for new adventures since their days with Sam have come to a close. Brent is now calling his new bar Trousdale “This generation’s Hyde.” The name Trousdale comes from the neighborhood north of the bar called Trousdale Estates (Jennifer Aniston, Ringo Starr, Prince and Paul Allen have homes here).

After seeing the beautiful transformations Brent & Jen and Guy & Darren have done in their respective pasts, I was very curious to know what style/theme they were going to go for with this new ultra lounge.

“The intimate Trousdale interior features dark wood, marble pillars and oversized booths finished with silver leather. The focal point of the property is the main bar, framed by elaborate silver and gold moldings and decorated with a dark marble bar top, mirrored panels along the sides and an intricate mosaic pattern. Another key design element is the lavish chandelier, which runs the length of the main room.

Reasons Lauren has to be excited:
1. I live exactly two blocks west and down the street from Trousdale lounge.
2. I love the name because I lived in Trousdale for most of my life (I guess that means I am sentimental :-/ )
3. Who wants to always drive deep into Hollywood just to go out, see friends, and get a drink?
4. I spent the better part of a few years at Hyde and was very unhappy when my “second home” was disbanded, now I hope to have a new second home with this new team !
5. Many of my favorite nights out have been due to a club or event that Bolthouse or the Guy’s team has master minded, so I am looking forward to new favorite times. This is Brent and Jen’s first collaboration since ending partnership with SBE, and I can think of no other group I’d rather them join.
6. Without naming names or sounding crazy, I am happy to start seeing some people who actually have style and will dress up a bit again… the arts and crafts, “I can dress weirder than you” trend has not been a favorite of mine and I’ll be happy to see it dissipate.
7. Dana Flores has catered many of the Bolthouse events I have gone to, and let me tell you, the treats she prepares are delish and to die for.
8. The Daily Truffle is first and for most about LA, so the fact that Darren and Guy are LA natives adds a lil icing to the cake! We give props to Brent and Jen to for going into their third decade in Los Angeles as well.

Trousdale
(310) 274-7500
9229 W. Sunset Blvd.
Open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

WE HAVE IT ! DANCING WITH THE STARS 2010 LINEUP

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Because I love you all, I was able to get this info before it has come out after the Bachelor Finale.

:::::: Dancing With The Stars Season 10 cast issssssss (DRUM ROLL PLEASE) ::::::

Jake Pavelka, the latest Bachelor

Aiden Turner from All My Children

Buzz Aldrin (Wife Lois Aldrin is my bff…no joke lol.  She is the cutest woman and is at a lot of the parties I go to with my dad…. She is always dancing and I heart her.)

Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson from the Cincinnati Bengals

Erin Andrews ESPN sports caster who had that bad stalker situation

Evan Lysacek gold medal winner in mens ice staking straight from Vancouver (ME LIKIE)

Kate Gosselin + Damian Whitewood + 8 kids – John= Kate + 9

Nicole Sherzinger lead Pussycat Doll

Niecy Nash from Reno 911

Pamela Anderson hmm.. what would be the best way to intro her :-/

Shannon Doherty from BH 90210

News of the Day: March 1st, 2010: Simon Doonan on Tavi, Jersey Shore does Hurt Locker, Dancing With The Stars, Lohan and Roberto Cavalli share a kiss, Kate Moss and Baryshnikov to dance together on film, and MOREee

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One of my favorite people EVERRR!! If you haven't read any of his 3 books, stop reading this and go buy them now.

New low.

Ballet seems to be a current re-occurring theme in fashion and movies

excited and exciteder

BUT neither girl would wear either...

:-(

Another married man

Wanna see an Academy Awards invite?

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Took this from my dad, hi dad !

You have to be a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to get the Academy screeners and to receive and invite without being nominated, a presenter, or someone ultra fab.

The 82nd Academy Awards invitation

Vanity Fair party at new location: Sunset Towers

Vanity Fair party invitation

Paris turns 29

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Tonight we celebrate Paris’ 29th birthday

Where: Mullhullond Estates

Theme: Studio 54 / Andy Warhol theme

Obvi there is a photo booth (pictures to come) backdrop pink and orange with a pink moon and a strobe light.  Paris’ Birthday and Studio 54 in pink letters

Tons of LA natives present + family and friends of Nikki and Baron

Nicholas Kirkwood makes shoe art for Rodarte Fall 2010

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Veryyyy interesting….

The detail in these shoes are insane, lets take a closer look!

6+ areas of major detail in all different material

I’m particularly interested in these heels, the first few pairs look like they are dripping wax and the last pair looks to have a mini flash light or something?

I wouldn’t wear any of these shoes personally, but they are definitely MAJAHhh works of art !

Jakandjil.com

Weekly Juice – Alexander McQueen’s funeral, Zoolander 2, Thom Yorke’s new band, Italian Fashion Week, Daily B-Day

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Womens figure skating winners:

Gold: Yu-Na Kim

Silver: Joannie Rochette (Much deserved, poor girl’s mother died a few days ago)

Bronze: Mao Asada

LA native Mirai Nagasu came in 4th place

“This is the best routine I’ve ever seen in an Olympic competition,” said NBC commentator Sandra Bezic. After she finished her routine, Kim broke down in tears, overwhelmed by the moment. Her long program score of 150.06 broke her own scoring record.

Italian Fashion Week Starts

Weekly Juice – Burberry 2010 womenswear at Milk Studios, Renoir tour at LACMA, Somper Furs Champagne Tea, Dj Mia Moretti’s b-day party at Tea Room, Kiehl’s pet adoption

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Tuesday: Burberry hosts its 2010 womenswear Show in 3D at Milk Studios

Wednesday:

The Renoir tour has landed in L.A. LACMA hosted a party to celebrate for the President’s circle and the Avant-Garde circle. The tour shows collected paintings owned by individuals and museums throught the world to tell a story of Pierre August’s many phases. In the works for 6 years, this elaborate assemble was put together by LACMA, Réunion des Musées Nationaux, the Musée d’Orsay and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. After it’s stay here it will go to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and then each piece will return to it’s individual, respective homes. This event is for President’s Circle and Avant-Garde members only. A follow up event this Sunday will take both groups on a private currated tour of both exhibits (Renoir and the American Masters). For more information about these groups, please contact avantgarde@lacma.org.

What better reason to have a cocktail party then to not have one at all?!

Dj Mia Moretti’s b-day party at Tea Room

Saturday: Our friends at Kiehl’s are hosting a pet adoption at their Robertson location this Saturday! Please support!

Sunday:

This event is for President’s Circle and Avant-Garde members only. For more information about these groups, please contact  avantgarde@lacma.org.

Disney Couture presents Tom Binns for Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland

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Tom Binns is my favorite costume jewelry designer like EVErrrr, so when I learned of his collaboration with Disney Couture a few months ago I became very impatient from anticipation.

I had absolutely no clue what ideas he conjure up with the Cheshire Cat, Alice, the Eat Me phrase, the Red Queen, White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, etc!

I loveee Disney Couture’s ideas and their amazing attention to detail in their pieces (I own quite a few) and Tom Binns is King Brilliant, but you already knew that!

I hope you enjoy my homage to Tom Binns and Disney! The jewelry has been shipped to retail locations so should be available any day… its being sold at Macy’s, Bloomingdales.com, karaloop.com, and zappos.com to name a few. Celebs spotted included Daisy Lowe and Avril Lavigne!

Tom Binns/Alice in Wonderland Collection

For Spring 2010 Tom Binns has designed a capsule collection of jewelry for Disney, inspired by Tim Burton’s upcoming film, ‘Alice in Wonderland’. The pieces in the collection are derived from key characters of the Alice story such as the mad hatter, the red queen, the white queen, and the white rabbit, marrying the eccentric Lewis Carroll tale with Tom Binns’ equally unique style.

The collection, which incorporates photo inlay with lace accents and Swarovski crystal detail, is divided in to two groups- ‘Tom Binns for Disney Signature’ which includes 6 necklaces from $575-$1000, and ‘Tom Binns for Disney Couture’ which includes 45 pieces for $50-$200.

Tom Binns has been quoted as saying, “It opens up a labyrinth of doors for my particular way of seeing the world, allowing me to express my fashion experience with my interest in art and cinema. Alice is the perfect story to release that creativity and I cannot imagine a better story to cultivate my relationship with Disney.”

The collaboration is an important step for both Disney and Tom Binns; for the former because it brings the talent and caché of a high fashion designer to the Disney brand, and the former because it has made Binns’ signature over the top runway style designs attainable to a wider consumer demographic for the first time ever.

The jewelry will be available in stores at the beginning of February, and ‘Alice in Wonderland’ will be in theatres March 5th. – From Tom Binns publicist, Emily Andrews


Tim Burton and Disney’s Alice in Wonderland: Versace, Tom Binns jewelry, Wii game, Opi, Hot Topic, and Urban Decay

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THIS WILL NOT BE A DATE I WILL BE LATE FOR!

I CANNOT WAIT! ALICE IN WONDERLAND IS ALMOST FINALLY HERE!

Above is Jefferson Airplane’s, White Rabbit (Go Ask Alice) with images from the upcoming film. I have provided some listening music for you during your read…I know, so thoughtful, right?!

If you have been following my posts for the past few months, you know my obsession with the upcoming film, Alice in Wonderland, and anything that has to do with it.

Here are some of the things I have posted about, including a few new ones !

Tom Binns is my favorite costume jewelry designer like EVErrrr, so when I learned of his collaboration with Disney Couture a few months ago I became very impatient from anticipation.

I had absolutely no clue what ideas he conjure up with the Cheshire Cat, Alice, the Eat Me phrase, the Red Queen, White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, etc!

I loveee Disney Couture’s ideas and their amazing attention to detail in their pieces (I own quite a few) and Tom Binns is King Brilliant, but you already knew that!

I hope you enjoy my homage to Tom Binns and Disney !

“The limited edition Tom Binns for Walt Disney Signature will consist of six high fashion pieces, which will retail from $1,000 to $2,000 at luxury retailers and fine boutiques nationwide. A more affordable collection, dubbed Tom Binns for Disney Couture will include 35 pieces designed in collaboration with Lucas Design International will retail from $100- $500; it will be available at department stores and specialty boutiques. Both collections will make their debut in Spring 2010.

“The story is full of very iconic images, so it wasn’t difficult to find symbols that represent the stories – like the Mad Hatter’s top hat and the watch, as time is a big reference point for the story. In fact, every scene in the book has something iconic that would represent it from start to finish,” says Tom, confessing he could easily have made 200 pieces. Tom Binns told the New York Times T-Magazine, “For her necklace, I interspersed red lacquered hearts with vicious little pins and thorns. With ‘Alice,’ I could be my mad self, but in the context of Tim Burton’s ‘Alice,’ my madness actually seemed rather tame.”“It’s nice to have large-scale pieces and little bits that everyone can own. I don’t think of jewelry as being that precious,” said Binns.”

New Hot Topic collab with Alice

My original Alice in Versace Land post

Originally Published on: Nov 23, 2009 @ 2:25

Alice in Versace Land

The inspiration for Versace’s Spring/Summer 2010 runway collection, is the upcoming Alice in Wonderland, Directed by Tim Burton. Donatella described her show as, “Alice in Wonderland in a Baroque world.”Ms. Versace has been a fan of Never Land for a long time, in fact, it is her favorite fantasy land.Up close, some of the fabrics are adorned with pocket watches, rabbits, playing cards, hearts, baroque curlicues, butterflies, and mushrooms.I loved this collection because it brought a younger, more hip feeling to Versace. (No more tacky, obnoxious 80’s feel). My only complaint is that Nana, the children’s maid and dog, was not involved. (wait, did I mix up my lands?) Next stop……My idea of Donatella in Wonderland !

Urban Decay for Alice in Wonderland

Urban Decay for Alice in Wonderland

I love that they included the Urban Decay Eye Potion again; it is one of the best products makeup products.

These colors are really great because they are very rich in pigment and come out the exact color that you see in front of you.

Urbandecay.com

OPI

While getting my nails done yesterday, I came across the pop up above in my nail salon, and was very elated! How cute ?!?

I LOVE that Disney is doing different partnerships for the new Alice in Wonderland movie.

The Colors

Absolutely Alice: An absolutely amazing blue glitter that celebrates Alice’s ability to see something classic from a different perspective

Off with her red! A glowing, empowering hot red reminiscent of the Queen of Hearts, who would much rather be feared than loved.

Thanks so muchness! … For this ”much-have” red shimmer- as classic and timeless as this famous children’s story, with a subtle sheen that sets it apart

Mad as a hatter: A madly marvelous black-multi glitter that reminds us of the Mad Hatter’s creative madness

Color testers

The four colors

Below is the new trailer for the Alice game for Wii !

All collages and art work by Lauren Brokaw
Imdb.com

Style.com

Urbandecay.com

Opi.com

Hottopic.com

Har Mar (not-so)-Superstar performance at Teddy’s

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His act is sorta like Peaches + Mickey Avalon. I say Peaches because she is a performance artist with shock value and she starts off her concerts with many layers on and peels them off. Click to Continue Reading

Agatha Ruiz de La Prada A/W 2010 Show: Patricia Fields, Betsey Johnson, and Moschino’s mother or sister? + Alexander Mcqueen tribute

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Its Cibeles Fashion week in Madrid, España from February 18th-23rd

I love the fashion shows from Madrid week because they are always no holds bar

* YAYYYY* Agatha Ruiz Time !

Its no secret that I love Agatha Ruiz De La Prada… I mean hello, she uses huge bows and hearts, nuff said !!

Agatha R D L P might not be a name you are too familiar with, but If I told you that you would of her if you saw Bruno, I’m guessing you would be surprised !

Sacha Baron Cohen, Bruno, snuck into Agatha’s famous fashion show (which was all caught on tape) and made a total scene on the runway, just to get arrested and banned from Spanish fashion week.

and yes the above model is Lily Donaldson, Daily Truffle fav

Here are some shots of the Agatha show from 4 days ago… Autumn/ Winter 2010

Art work by me

Photos from:

Wireimage.com

Agatharuizdelaprada.com

#LAnatives: Go Evan, Go Evan!!! LA Native Evan Lysacek Wins Gold at 2010 Olympics!!

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F.U. Evgeni Plushenko !!

NO one thought this would happen, but how do you like them apples now??!

I’m doing a GO EVAN GO EVAN IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY dance lol

“This was what I dreamed about, this is what I worked for,” Lysacek said.

Evan, I love you, call me! Click to Continue Reading

Trend Report: Chanel temporary tattoos available now!

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Called Les Trompe L’Oeil de CHANEL Temporary Skin Art, these limited edition designs are based on the temporary tattoos that global creative director Peter Philips designed for the Paris runway show. Each pack contains five sheets (with 55 total designs included in each) and they are available NOW online at CHANEL.COM!!!!

Don’t say I never gave you anything… ;-)

Heart Guide: Get a heart-on this Valentines Day ;-)

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I have scoured some of my favorite websites for the cutest HEARTS in honor of Valentines Day !

Asymetrical necklace by LA native, Nola Singer - Buy at JewelrybyNola.com

Collage by moii

L.A. Native Lindsey Lerman, sister of Logan Lerman, star of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

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Lucas Lerman, Lindsey Lerman and Logan Lerman

Get excited all my little trufflers, for we must all go see Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief this weekend to support one of my favorite people in the world, Lindsey Lerman (my bestie and business partner for www.Stellaandbow.com) sister to the star of the movie, Logan Lerman.

To add to the interest of Lindsey & Logan, they are Beverly Hills natives, AND Logan is repped by William Morris Agency (now William Morris / Endeavor), where my dad has worked since the age of 15.

Lindsey’s mom and dad are Larry & Lisa Lerman (5 LL’s in the family – the 5th being brother Lucas).  Lisa went to North Hollywood High and Larry went to Beverly Hills High; they both attended UCLA.  Lindsey currently is a senior at University of Arizona, and Lucas, the other adorable sib attends University of California Santa Barbara.

Percy Jackson is set to be the new ‘it’ franchise, like Harry Potter. Also so excited for this movie because Chris Columbus directed it (Harry Potter), and I LOVE me some Harry Potter & Chris Columbus!

Logan is a REAL actor, he is serious, he is not out partying or slutting himself around Hollywood, we like this! Logan just turned 18 so he has had a few years to start up in the scene and he hasn’t – so thumbs up.  Big sis ‘Linds’ can be thanked for this ;-) … (Big meaning older, not big as in tall lol, Lindsey and I always joke and complain about how short we are and how our mutual bff Kirsten Kay and other friends are so much taller!)

Molly, Lily, Lindsey, Kirsten, me, and Genie at Tao for dinner in Las Vegas for Kirsten's 21st B-day

NOT bad to have almost all of your 15 movies be major productions! Here is Logan’s film resume – Just had to throw in here that I LOVEDDD 3:10 to Yuma, and who ever hasn’t seen it MUST!  I am not a fan of Western films by any means, but this was an amazing movie. I also have seen What Women Want maybe 30 times … I wish I knew What Men Want, lol.

 

Pictures are owned by Lindsey and I - Stay tuned for more on the Lermans!

R.I.P Alexander McQueen!! Fashion celebs tweet their remorse + Avatar relation?

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The world lost its most creative and interesting designer, Lee McQueen, aka Alexander McQueen.

AlexanderMcqueen.com

Alexander was the most creative, talented, genius, and edgy designer that had the craziest presentations out there, but everything came together and was beautiful, opposed to Gareth Pugh who just doesn’t make sense to me.

EVERY show that Alex was involved with was a piece of ART, and those of you who witnessed his magic should feel very blessed.

I can’t fathom Isabella Blow, Alex’s mentor and bff, committed suicide and three years later Mr. McQueen did !

Alexander and Isabella

The best part of Paris Fashion Week died today :-(

Joe Zee, W Magazine

Model, Coco Rocha

Designer, Betsey Johnson

Dita von Teese

Designer, Donnatella Versace

Singer, Katy Perry

Designer, Jeremy Scott

Milk Studios

ABC news

Ron Herman

Teen Vogue

W Magazine, Womens Wear Daily, and Logan H

Nylon Magazine, CNN, and Rachel Zoe

Lee’s Bio

Born in the East End of London in 1970, the son of a taxi driver, Alexander McQueen fast rose through the fashion ranks to become one of the leading lights of international design.

He graduated from Central St Martins College of Art & Design in 1991, with a display of such flair and innovation that he was immediately awarded an apprenticeship with Savile Row tailors Anderson & Sheppard. He went on to work for Romeo Gigli and Koji Tatsuno, before opening his own studio in East London. Having introduced his label, McQueen managed to secure tabloid headlines with the launch of his infamous, low-cut ‘bumsters’, while his beautifully crafted and often outrageous designs attracted a small but fiercely loyal clientele, including such influential fashion figures as stylist Isabella Blow, who was sitting on the front row of his MA show. She wore one of the outfits he presented in a Vogue shoot in November 1992 and has championed his work ever since.
In October 1996, McQueen was named Best British Designer of the Year for the first time. Days later, he was also named John Galliano’s successor as the new chief designer at Givenchy. What recommended him to the 40-year-old French couture house was his “brilliant creativity and technical mastery”. In 1997, a year in which he produced four collections for Givenchy and two for his own label, McQueen shared the Best British Designer award with Galliano. But it is McQueen’s carefully propagated image – as the raspberrying bad boy of fashion – which made him a star in his own right, winning him such rock ‘n’ roll clients as David Bowie and The Prodigy’s Keith Flint.

Arriving at Givenchy, McQueen had the hubris to slam its founder, Hubert de Givenchy, as “irrelevant”. As if in response, his first collection for the couture house wasuniversally slated even by McQueen himself. “I know it was crap,” he told US Vogue in October 1997, promising to make amends the following season.

Despite the shock tactics, however, McQueen is roundly recognised as a highly innovative designer, with superb tailoring skills particularly by his new bosses at the Gucci Group. In December 2000, shortly after McQueen voiced his malaise with LVMH, Gucci confirmed that it had acquired 51 per cent of McQueen’s own-name business, enabling him at last to loose himself from the Givenchy contract he claimed had constrained his creativity.

Weekly Juice – Valentines Day, Ashton Holmes birthday, Jeremy Piven on the drums at Bardots, NY Fashion week, Grand Opening of La Vida, Delphine, Living Room, Station Hollywood in W Hotel

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W Hollywood opening!

Jeremy Piven set to play drums at Bardot in LA tonight (Thursday)

Nico Golfar and friends host more relief party for Haiti, Tinsley Mortimer host NY Fashion Week parties

Alexa Chung debuts her new line

Tamsin’s Supper Club hosts a pre-Valentines day dinner

Ashton Holmes celebrates his birthday at Bardot with Alkaline Trio

new L.A. supper club La Vida begins!

Also Grand Opening of Delphine, Living Room, Station Hollywood in W Hotel