If Pockets Talked x Milk Boutique on 3rd — Month long vintage pop up — Buy and Sell

by: Caroline M. Roman - November 22nd, 2011   Filed under: L.A. Natives, Shopping in LA
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For those of us staying in town this Thanksgiving weekend, might we suggest spending your Black Friday on 3rd Street perusing the new deliveries to Milk boutique? A vintage pop-up inside the shop is bringing you some new vêtements to choose from via Masha Gordon’s re-sell site If Pockets Talked …

It was quite the L.A. alumni scene at the launch party for this collaboration between Masha and Milk owners Bari Milken Bernstein and Marni Flans. All three girls are L.A. natives and as natives like to represent, we saw support from all their alma maters and a few others — Cossroads, Beverly, Brentwood, Buckley and HW – along with fashion publicists, bloggers, designers, DJs, and husbands of the ladies. Click to Continue Reading

Rebecca Minkoff & Agyness Deyn hosts Cocktails and Retail Therapy at Danny Masterson’s Store Confederacy

by: Caroline M. Roman - July 19th, 2011   Filed under: FASHION, Friends of the Truffle, Shopping in LA
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Confederacy, owned by Ilaria Urbinati and Danny Masterson, is phasing out it’s womens (their menswear is super strong) and invited Urbinati’s close friend, Rebecca Minkoff to takeover the now-vacated womenswear space in Confederacy.

Here’s who was there: Agyness Deyn, Ashton Kutcher, Bijou Phillips, Busy Philipps, Cameron Richardson, Chris Masterson, Chris Pine, Danny Masterson, Daveigh Chase, Giovanni Ribisi, Lauren Conrad, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Emily Cadenhead and more. Click to Continue Reading

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#LA Real Estate vol 1: Why the Beverly Center Sucks …

by: Lauren Brokaw - May 7th, 2011   Filed under: FASHION, L.A. Natives, LA Stories, Lauren Brokaw blog, Los Angeles Social Diary, Shopping in LA
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We all remember, regardless of age, when Clueless came out and everyone ran to Contempo Casuals and Rampage for all the new trends at cheap prices.  Well unfortunately, the Beverly Center has been in a slow decline to it’s death ever since.

In an effort to make myself feel better, and help you, I have prepared a mini rant and rave:  Click to Continue Reading

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2010 Holiday Shopping Guide

by: Our Little Truffle Hunters - November 29th, 2010   Filed under: FASHION, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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In honor of what is being called “Cyber Monday,” the new biggest shopping day of the year, we have put out our own gift guide based on items we’ve featured on The Daily Truffle in the past year as well as the best of all the products we get pitched, and our all around top picks from our favorite stores and coolest items we see. Items featured on our gift guide can be purchased through our partner links. All partner sites are safe to shop from. Check back every day for new merchandise we will be adding until Christmas. Ideas for women, men, significant others, children, teenagers, colleagues as well as stocking stuffers and ideas for under $25 and under $100.

Visit our 2010 Holiday Shopping Guide this season.

xoxo The Daily Truffle
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Helena Christensen hosted Odd Molly flagship store opening last night on Robertson

by: Magda Berliner - March 21st, 2010   Filed under: FASHION, Magda Berliner blog, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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Lots of distractions for the over capacity crowd who queued up for the U.S. flagship opening of the Sweden based clothing brand Odd Molly, hosted by Helena Christensen last night on Robertson….was it the lure of musical guests Fabrizio Moretti and Binki Shapiro of Little Joy?

or the close proximity to Heidi Klum and some of the contestants from Models of the Runway shooting an episode amidst racks of boho inspired frocks?

Regardless, guests, including cutie Lily Collins, Greta Gerwig(co star in just released film Greenberg),Lake Bell and Lydia Hearst seemed quite content wrestling for elbow room sipping champy, chomping on skewered snacks…

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Coco de Mer’s Alice in Wonderland “Tease” Party | 10% off to Daily Truffles reader

by: Caroline - March 9th, 2010   Filed under: FASHION, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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For those of you who are not familiar with the discreet atlieir on the best part of Melrose Avenue, tucked a stone’s throw East of Balenciaga and Alberta Ferretti, a trip to Coco de Mer is more akin  to going to Savile Row for a bespoke hunting suit rather than a trip to the Pleasure Chest.

In honor of Tim Burton’s new movie Alice in Wonderland – Coco de Mer has thoroughly decked the store with an Alice in Wonderland mad hatter “tease” party.

Mannequins in La Perla bras and Stella McCartney panties, lounge in the store-front windows with their high heels kicked into stacks of over-sized tea cups. White tights cover tipped-upside-down plastique legs with black Mary Janes on one end and baby-blue aprons and white tulle tutus on the other. Bunnies, green grass, and Easter eggs complete the table displays.

Coco de Mer’s ever-discrete philosophy is known well through-out the world. The dressing rooms are confessionals that were bought at auction and flown in from Europe where they were once housed in beautiful chapels and cathedrals. The doubled sided changing rooms leave the lady in privacy but allow her man to wait next door with a lock-from-her-side window so he can peak and peruse at her discretion. The men’s side is equipped with films, a TV and hand-crafted, old-fashion typewriter, should he decide to take a note!

Despite their no camera/no press policy to help protect the privacy of their rather luminous L.A.clientele, they do allow The Daily Truffle in anytime to sneak a few shots for our readers. While some find it offensive, others are happy to be told of this sophisticated and well-done parlor.

The store is named for a very rare and quite extraordinary seed found in only two islands in world, both in the Seychelles. The coco de mer seed is the largest seed in the world, weighing up to 40 pounds, and has a distinct and uncanny resemblance to the female form.

Coco de Mer opts to support local artisans and since Los Angeles is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, the store ends up packed with home grown fragrances, candles and more sexy items from some of The Daily Truffle’s most favorite luminous locals. The store is also able to pull stock from their London location to bring us lingerie from some of their English society designers like Stella McCartney’s lingerie.

Coco de Mer store-front mad Hatter "tease" party!

Coco de Mer is giving all The Daily Truffle readers 10% off when they shop in the store on all non-sale items ~ mention The Daily Truffle when you are there!

And for one lucky shopper they will gift a complementary JimmyJane white rabbit (pictured below) in honor of the festive Alice in Wonderland season!

Coco de Mer ~ Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles
Address: 8618 Melrose Avenue ~ Los Angeles, CA 90069
Telephone: +1 310 652 0311
Opening Times: Sun – Mon 12 – 6pm
Tues – Sat 11 – 7pm
Email: AtYourService@CocodeMerUSA.com
http://www.cocodemerusa.com/

Coco de Mer also has stores in New York and London. They pride themselves with finding products that are made with the consideration of environmental and human rights. They invest in the talents of local artisans and when they do seek a product abroad they are careful to work with small Fair Trade projects or cottage industries.

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QVC to air Red Carpet special on Friday live from the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills

by: Caroline - March 4th, 2010   Filed under: Events & Parties, FASHION, LA Scene, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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QVC Red Carpet Style cocktail party on Friday, March 5 at the Four Season hotel in Beverly Hills. Viewers can tune into QVC and watch from their favorite celebrities/hosts and stylists including Cindy Crawford, Nancy O’Dell, Giuliana Rancic, Isaac Mizrahi, Kenneth Jay Lane, Marc Bouwer, Joan Rivers, Nolan Miller, Chaz Dean, Paul Tacorian, Dennis Basso, Bradley Bayou, Jay Manual and Lori Goldstein on the red carpet showcasing their new collections and products. Viewers can tune into QVC on March 5 at 6:00pm PST, 9:00 p.m. EST.

The live broadcast will offer viewers a window into a star-studded VIP cocktail reception, behind-the-scenes red carpet interviews, and the opportunity to purchase products created by red carpet and runway designers and stylists, celebrity makeup artists and experts. Brands scheduled to appear during the broadcast include Isaac Mizrahi, Jay Manuel, Cindy Crawford, Rachel Zoe, and more. Launching their lines for QVC during this broadcast are Giuliana Rancic, Nancy O’Dell, Joanna Schlip. Lilly & Van apparel (Lilly is the god daughter of Lilly Pulitzer and Van is the grandson of Douglas Fairbanks Jr.)

The limited edition totes have been specially designed by famed stylist Lori Goldstein, and legendary runway designer Isaac Mizrahi.

TUNE-IN to QVC on March 5 and 6th at 6PM (PT) for “The Buzz on the Red Carpet,” where style and beauty experts will present the secrets of the red carpet during awards season from the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel.

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

by: Lauren Brokaw - February 12th, 2010   Filed under: FASHION, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA, Weekly Juice
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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

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Vivienne Westwood to open store on Melrose Ave !

by: Lauren Brokaw - January 9th, 2010   Filed under: FASHION, Lauren Brokaw blog, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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Vivienne Westwood

Famed eccentric fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood, is opening a store on Melrose Place, near Sweet Lady Jane tea house.

This was very ironic to me because more than half of the stores on Melrose Place, east of La Cinega are closing, empty, or under construction.  It is very brave of Westwood to open an expensive store in this economy, and on Melrose Place.

Mrs. Westwood has won the British Fashion Council Award for best designer three times !

I absolutely LOVE Vivienne Westwood, so I am looking very forward for this store to open!

The deets on Vivenne

68 years old, born April 8th, 1941

Born in Tintwistle, England

Taught at a primany school in North London

Went to the University of Westminster and Middlesex University

Married to Derek Westwood and Andreas Kronthaler

Dated Malcolm McLarren, manager of The Sex Pistols, and had Joseph Corre, owner of Agent Provacateur with him

Has 4 kids

Malcolm opened a shop at 430 King’s Road called Let It Rock (also known as Sex, Too Fast To Live Too Young To Die, Seditionaries).

It was at this time Westwood began to sell her crazy designs.

Westwood still owns this store, called Worlds End, where she sells her lower priced line, Anglomania.

The English Punk style became popular when the Sex Pistols wore clothes from Westwood and McLaren’s shop at their first concert.

This “punk style” included bondage gear, safety pins, razor blades, bicycle or lavatory chains on clothing and spiked dog collars for jewelry, as well as outrageous make-up and hair

Vivienne has 5 stores worldwide

Carrie’s wedding dress from the Sex in the City movie was made by Westwood.

Orange-ish hair is her trademark look

Mrs. Westwood is also a major major political activist

Has arrived to get her OBE (Order of the British Empire award) knickerless, twice !

Vivienne's Fans

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Rodarte + Target = Tomorrow !

by: Lauren Brokaw - December 20th, 2009   Filed under: FASHION, Lauren Brokaw blog, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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Ro-dar-te for Tar-jay

So, tomorrow is the day that Sabrina and I have been waiting for.  I’ve been anxiously checking the Target website every ten minutes, to see if they have uploaded the clothes for purchase.. It is 9:18 pm here so 12:18 a.m. NYC time, which means that it is December 20th, 2009. (My keyboard will be doing over time tonight, so tomorrow I shall give it a break.)

All of this hype and commotion started with…..

August 5th, 2009 Target announced that Rodarte would be there next designer for the Go International division.  Laura and Kate Mulleavy, Rodarte, have decided on 55 pieces which will include everything from high waist tights, holiday dresses, lacy cardigans, fax fur, to knee highs, belts, jean jackets, and much much more! The prices range from 10-80 $.

I hope they look like this tomorrow !

I hope they look like this tomorrow !

The collection incorporates a rich mix of patterns and fabrications and everything from sequins and bows to faux fur. The key with Rodarte is layering,” said Target spokesperson Joshua Thomas.

I wanted to white this girls face out a la Perez Hilton

I wanted to white this girls face out in the style of Perez Hilton

“Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte bring a couture sensibility to the GO International program with an acute eye for detail and appreciation for craftsmanship,” said Trish Adams, senior vice president, Target. “We are excited to share their extraordinary talent with our guests, providing off-the-runway fashion at unbeatable prices.”

The most interesting aspect of this collection for me, is how they drew inspiration from the movies Rosemary’s Baby, Harold and Maude, and Bonnie and Clyde.  I have always been surprised why more designers haven’t taken inspiration from Mia Farrow or Ruth Gordon’s characters in Rosemary’s Baby.  I LOVE these movies and adore the designs in each film!  (I do not think this is the time or the place to discuss my love for Roman Polansky, Director of Rosemary’s Baby.)

Love her or hate her, random tween internet sensation Tavi Gevinson, had a part in this partnership: Being the muse for the collection, attending the official shoot, filming an interview with the Mulleavy sisters, and having a dedicated page in Teen Vogue, about the relationship between the threesome.

http://www.teenvogue.com/style/blogs/fashion/2009/11/tavi-gevinson-in-rodarte-for-target.html


http://tavi-thenewgirlintown.blogspot.com/2009/12/rodarte-for-target.html#links

yeah yeah yeah...tavi

yeah yeah yeah...tavi

Kate and Laura are LA natives… kinda.. The girls are from Pasadena, Ca.  Kate was born February 11th, 1979, and Laura was born August 31st, 1980. Both girls received liberal arts degrees from the University of California, Berkely in 2001.  Laura and Kate went to New York in February of 2005, with 10 hand sewn pieces.  A few days after the sisters had been in New York, they were on the February 3rd, 2005 cover of Women’s Wear Daily. And as they say, the rest was history..

The sisters Rodarte

The sisters Rodarte


Chances are you have seen Rodarte on the cover of a major international publication, as it has graced the covers of over 20 !

To name just a few accolades and awards: June 2006 and 2007 led to nominations for CFDA Swarovski Emerging Womenswear Designer award.  In June of 2008, Rodarde was awarded the CFDA Swarovski Emerging Womenswear Designer award and this year, they were chosen to win the CFDA Womenswear designer of the Year.

rodarte lovers

I haven’t bought anything recently from these designer collaborations (thumbs down), but I have an amazing jacket from the Erin Fetherston Target line and a few things from the Luella Bartley collection that I heart.

The annoying thing about this situation is that it is supposed to come out everywhere on December 20th, 2009…. not come out everywhere but LA before the 20th.  According to Racked LA, the Rodarte for Target know it alls, the Target in Eaglerock, CA had received the whole shipment on December 8th and sold out. New York and San Francisco had Target to Go pop up shops last week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m, in which one could select a few pieces from the collection, and pick it up wrapped a few minutes later.

Map of kinda local Target locations

Map of kinda local Target locations

I just spoke with friend, fashion lover, and former friend from college, Megan Perez.  She just informed me that the collection arrived in Dallas yesterday, December 18th, 2009. Noooo faiirrrr !!!! I’m going to have a tantrum any minute, be lucky you don’t have to witness it.  Megan bought the leopard dress with the bows on the back and said that it fit well because she has an hour glass body and the skirts style is body con.  I have not seen or heard anyone talk about Rodarte making swimwear for this collab, but Megan told me that there are different styles, mostly boho chic.  Ms. Perez is going to go back for the mustard colored cardigan and a few accessories.

This dress has bows on the back !

Megan bought this dress, the back has bows !


Why is it LA the last to receive this collection? Grrr.

Rodarte is available in LA at Opening Ceremony, Rodarte, Maxfields, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and elsewhere at Kirna Zabete, Jeffrey, Dover Street Market, Collette, Harvey Nichols, Ikram, Bergdorf Goodman, Holt Renfrew, 10 Corso Como, etc.

Rodarte for Target will be available (I hope sometime tonight) at Target.com

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Audrina Patridge new reality TV show begins filming

by: Caroline - December 11th, 2009   Filed under: FASHION, Film & TV, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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Audrina Patridge kicked off the first day of filming on her new reality TV show with a shopping spree at ARCADE by Rochelle Gores on Melrose Avenue 1Audrina Patridge kicked off the first day of filming on her new reality TV show with a shopping spree at ARCADE by Rochelle Gores on MelroseSporting trendy fingerless leather gloves by Chanel, Audrina Patridge kicked off the fir. st day of filming on her new reality TV show with a shopping spree at ARCADE by Rochelle Gores on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.  No stranger to cameras documenting her every move, Audrina enjoyed some bonding time with her stylist Joey Tierney as she tried on a sequined fedora, sexy full length gown and more. Photos from Splash.

Audrina Patridge kicked off the first day of filming on her new reality TV show with a shopping spree at ARCADE by Rochelle Gores on Melrose Avenue 9

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Sneak peak of Decadestwo Chanel Event in Los Angeles, December 8-9

by: Caroline - December 7th, 2009   Filed under: FASHION, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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Decadestwo Chanel December 2009 event in Los Angeles

Decadestwo Chanel December 2009 event in Los Angeles

Decadestwo, the Hollywood luxury retailer specializing in pre-owned 21st-century designer clothing and accessories (not vintage), is hosting their 6th annual CHANEL® event at their Melrose Avenue store on December 8–9. This year, Decadestwo has acquired their largest collection ever of pre-loved CHANEL clothing, handbags and accessories. A private shopping day and reception on Dec. 8 offers a first look at the merchandise while raising money for Beyond Shelter, the non-profit organization that supports homeless families in Los Angeles. An open invitation has been extended December 9, from 10AM-7PM.

This haute-couture event will feature hundreds of CHANEL® items from the late 90’s to 2009, including classic quilted CHANEL® handbags, jewelry and jackets among other pieces – all collected by Decadestwo from the world’s best closets!  CHANEL® always makes for the best investment pieces, made even more in vogue with the buzz around the recent film, CoCo Before Chanel.  CHANEL® is very protective of the use of their name and image, and, as Decadestwo is not an authorized retailer of CHANEL® products, this is therefore considered an event, not a sale!

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ABOUT DECADESTWO

Founded by Christos Garkinos and Cameron Silver world-renowned Los Angeles retailer has been has been an insider-shopping destination since 1999. Decadestwo focuses on 21st century designer clothing and accessories, and builds on the brand of Decades, the vintage couture boutique sensation created by fashion visionary Silver. Many of the pieces available for purchase have appeared on the red carpets of past awards seasons, and a large number of the consignors are celebrities, iconic fashionistas and exuberant shoppers who are passionate about style. Every day, shoppers enjoy savings of up to 80% off original prices, providing a sense of no-guilt glamour. With more than 2500 consigners and a thriving clientele, Garkinos and Silver have built a remarkable global network of customers that passionately hunt, gather and recycle fashion. The brand also has strong presence on eBay as well as their own website and blog.

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Phillip Lim's spring line hits LACMA

by: Caroline - December 7th, 2009   Filed under: FASHION, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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Editor’s Note: I was just emailed this great piece from Erin Anadkat at The Chic Leak, Los Angeles magazine, and wanted to re-post. Stay tuned on The Daily Truffle as we follow the tital wave of art/fashion/entertainment merger in L.A., the Gallerinas (those in that scene), and the Galleratti (the scene itself).

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dressesLos Angeles Magazine the chic leak“Clothes are not art. They’re to get dirty in,” said Philip Lim to a nearly full audience in the Bing Theatre last Wednesday. “They’re to cry and laugh in, and have experiences.” Still, the L.A.-bred designer, who now works in New York, accepted LACMA’s Costume Council invitation to show a video of his Spring 2010 collection and a few real pieces from it on mannequins in this museum setting. The setting was apt. This collection, which will start arriving in stores in January, was in part inspired by Picassos that Lim had seen in New York’s Gagosian gallery. That, and the collapse of the financial markets. “I was trying to find new answers,” said Lim. Some of the garments were collage-like styles in monochromatic neutral colors.
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Robertson Boulevard’s new makeover: Love or Hate it?

by: Lauren Brokaw - November 21st, 2009   Filed under: FASHION, Lauren Brokaw blog, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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Robertson Boulevard is growing right before our eyes ! Is this for better or for worse?? If you haven’t been by paparazzi row aka. Robertson Blvd. recently you are in for a surprise (not sure wether this a good or bad one). Let me break it down:

Agnes B was the first store to move off this famous street, Shortly after, an avalanche of new stores opened and older stores closed.

American Apparel, Madison, and Diavolina have all moved out of their former spaces to different locations on Robertson and Third Street in the past few months.

All Saints, from England, opened doors to their first store in the United States today and will be adding a Malibu store in the next few months. This is the former space of Agnes B. ADDRESS: 100 North Robertson

Splendid on Robertson is the first actual Splendid store in the world. The full Splendid line will be available here: Splendid Mills, Splendid Mills Jr., Splendid Girl, Splendid Littles, and the main collection, Splendid. ADDRESS: 111 South Robertson

Moods of Norway has made its home in the old Madison boutique; This is the US flagship for this company. ADDRESS: 113 South Robertson

Beach Bunny swimwear wants you to look hot in bikini, they are not opened yet, but will be ready for business soon. ADDRESS: 136 South Robertson

North of Melrose and Robertson is home to the new and beautifully designed Christian Louboutin LA flagship store. Across the street there is a 3.1 Phillip Lim store; Danger, Danger ! If you are ever in a rush and need a whole outfit, this is your street !!! ADDRESS: CL, 247 South Robertson Blvd.., PL, 631 N. Robertson Blvd.

In the past two years, Robertson has welcomed Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Dolce and Gabbana, Rock and Republic, Vince, The now closed David Alexander, True Religion, Reiss, Intermix, and Seven Jeans. I laughed when I heard that Seven Jeans and Rock in Republic were being built right across the street from each other and True Religion down the street… Way to put pressure on the customer buying jeans !
Les Habitudes, The Ivy, Maxfield’s, Cuvee (best food in the area; Yes, I like it more than The Ivy), and Curve aren’t going to leave us high and dry anytime soon. Kitson, with four boutiques on two blocks, is still alive and kicking.

Pop Ups – The future of shopping?

A few smart retailers have started to open different “Pop Up” stores around LA. This idea is great for a company that wants to showcase their diffusion line, or who cannot fully invest in the real estate, due to the economy.

No stranger to collaborations, Stella McCartney, has paired with Gap to house a Baby Gap/ Gap Kids store on Robertson, next to Intermix. Stella has already guest starred for such brands as H&M and Adidas. Prices range from $14-$128. ADDRESS: 108 North Robertson Blvd.

The inspiration behind the Carousel of Hope Ball, Dana Davis, has a pop up shoe store on Melrose Place, the former Lambertston Truex. Dana, A LA Native, has had many problems with being able to find the right shoes after having many surgeries on her feet, which have been affected heavily by her diabetes. She has come up with a vast line of fashionable shoes that are comfortable and that can be worn for hours. This pop up closes December 3rd. ADDRESS: 8459 Melrose Place

Rachel Pally, Queen of the jersey dress, has finally enlightened us with her first store (It’s just a pop up, but we will take what we can get from her). She will be there once a week to meet customers and offer helpful fashion advice. ADDRESS: 465 South La Brea

I’m sure I will have more stores to report on, as Melrose past La Cinega currently has eight or so store’s for lease….

Dear Topshop, if you can hear me, Pleaseeee GET YOURSELF TO Los Angeles !!! Thanks, Lauren :)

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The Pharmacy is open! L.A. Native Dr Romanelli revives Butcher Block Ts for sale

by: Caroline - November 12th, 2009   Filed under: FASHION, L.A. Natives, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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L.A. Native Darren Romanelli, better know as DRx, and Butcher Block have collaborated on this new design in honor of the launch of the online Pharmacy and Abattoir.
Fresh new cut, Limited to 50 pieces, Best served rare. 
DRx has ceremoniously signed a blood bound oath with a brotherhood known as Butcher Block. Now claret bound like Odin and Loki this contract completes the harmonious cycle of certainty and chaos.
Commune Periculum Concordiam Parit / BUTCHER BLOCK / Lodge # 76

http://www.drromanelli.com/pharmacy/
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Mameg & Maison Martin Margiela store party in Beverly Hills!

by: Caroline - November 9th, 2009   Filed under: FASHION, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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My friends are Barons. That basically makes me better than you. Alright fine – so technically you can buy the title of Baron and Baroness now a days … but what’s in a title anymore, anyway? Though Dutchess and Czarina have a nice ring to them … Anyway – my friend The Baron, called me late Friday to congratulate me on yet another phenomenal day of typos and blogging, and to invite me to an art show at the back-to-back stores … Mameg & Maison Martin Margiela.

The Sparklets water truck exterior, located next to the Pennisula in Beverly Hills, was once an old church and is now home to Margiela while Mameg is housed on the backside of the building – the two stores are connected by a ground floor tunnel. Margiela is so fashion forward – it’s likely to see a three armed coat or a cookie-shaped sweatshirt when you walk in. Their white washed wood floors are actually prints, there is organ music throughout and shop-keepers wear whitemedical coats.

Best quote of the night was when Desa (aka Desanka Fasiska, formerly of Desanka and now designnig for “Of Two Minds”) said in response to my relentless bantor of extreme humor … “Ahaha, ahaha, Caroline! I ‘like’ you so much!” Where is the LOVE Desa!?

Desa is my new best friend – starting now. Why you ask? She is cool, we went to Beverly together, kicked it at Centruy City together – when it was important to do so, she knows everyone I know, she is hot, her friends are hot, and what really sealed the deal is I just found out she has an obsession with octopuses. Octopuie. Octopus, plural.


Desanka Fasiska & guest
Octopus art and photography from Desa at:
http://raredove.com/artwork/475537_octopus_garden.html

Back to the party … in the courtyard sat a very spiritual harp, harmonica, drum, flute, pipe player whose wife had catered the whole event with shiny vegatables and stews coming fresh from the pot. She also prepared an unusual chocolate dish laid in front of her music playing partner. We were instructed to go and accept the offering as a symbol of community. Attendees also included Caradoc Ehrenhalt, L.A. Native/Designer Jasmine Shokrian, who sells her line at Margiela, and the husband/ wife design team Clayton and Flavi of Cerre. Also present was L.A. Native photographer Brigitte Sire.

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LA designer Jasmine Shokrian (L) and Husband and wife design team Clayton and Flavi (R)

Chocolate offerings

Feta tower

Shiny Vegatables

Mameg store

Mannequinns at Mameg

Margiela store

Margiela store

Maison Martin Margiela Fall ’09 looks

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Weekly Juice – Liz Goldwyn Vintage No. 2, Dana Davis Pop-Up Boutique, Kimberly Ovitz Sample Sale, Jimmy Choo for H&M, Plantine pop up bakery at Anya Hindmarch

by: Caroline - November 9th, 2009   Filed under: Events & Parties, FASHION, Invites, LA Scene, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA, Weekly Juice
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L.A. Native Dana Davis Launches Pop-Up Boutique
Open now until Dec. 3 at 8459 Melrose Place next to Frederic Fekkai
Hours: 11am – 5pm. Closed Sundays and Thanksgiving, Nov. 25 – 29.

Shoes from Dana Davis’ fall-winter collection.
Launch party this week attended by Anjelica Huston, L.A. Native Paris Hilton, Crystal Lourd, Jerry Bruckheimer, Liane Weintraub and Jamie Tisch, came to support their designer pal and fellow social fixture. L.A. Native Dana Davis is the granddaughter of Barbara Davis.

FROM LA TIMES: Davis was inspired to create her line of ultra-comfortable shoes when she was having trouble standing for long periods of time due to foot pain caused by her diabetes. She and her family have raised over $75 million for diabetes research, with the Carousel of Hope ball fund-raiser being founded in her honor. She developed a shoe with an orthotic sole that’s as cushion-y as any Easy Spirit, but far more fashionable. In fact, Davis has figured out how to increase the heels on pumps to almost 6 inches, while still maintaining the comfort of the built-in orthotic. Those heels will be offered for spring and are sure to be seen on any celebrity who cares about comfort while walking the red carpet.

Dana Davis with L.A. Natives Paris and Kathy Hilton
Barbara Davis and Isabella Davis
Pop-up resale shop at 8420 Melrose:
Feature amazing pieces from fashion editors, stylists, models, socialites, and celebrities closets through Friday, November 13, everyday from 10 am-6 pm. Chanel, Valentino, Gucci, Missoni, Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, Marni, Chloe, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Balenciaga & much more at up to 70% off!

Amazing clothing, shoes, bags and accessories.

*Portion of proceeds to benefit the LA Union Rescue Mission homeless shelter in downtown LA

Kimberly Ovitz Sample Sale this weekend:
KIMBERLY OVITZ sample sale this weekend  from her Spring and Fall ‘09 collections featuring one of a kind items that were never put into the line from $10 -$600
Saturday, November 14th
11am – 3pm
2601 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Cash or credit card only

Decadestwo open pop-up shop this weekend in Brentwood “Post 26″:
Christos Garkinos and Cameron Silver of Decadestwo are thrilled to announce their 3rd pop-up shop “Post 26″ at The Brentwood Country Mart.
Our pop-up shop dates/hours:
Friday, November 13th–10 am – 7 pm
Saturday, November 14th–10 am – 7 pm
Sunday, November 15th–12 pm – 5 pm
Expect Balenciaga, Chanel, Gucci, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Prada and so many more.
The Country Mart
225 26th Street
Santa Monca, CA
Jimmy Choo for H&M collection debuts in 200 stores worldwide this Saturday, November 14th:
This limited edition collection for ladies will include shoes, bags, accessories and for the first time ever: apparel. To further celebrate the collaboration, Jimmy Choo will extend its design vision to men’s apparel, shoes, bags and accessories.
Faux fur vest, $99
Shoes, $129
Suede dress, $249
Studded belt, $59.95

Plantine pop up bakery at Anya Hindmarch on Robertson Blvd.

Liz Goldwyn Vintage No. 2!!‏
L.A. Native Liz Goldwyn is continuing to offer her delightful vintage finds to savvy ebay shoppers! Check out the Liz Goldwyn Vintage section at lovely BungalowTwentyFour on ebay Sunday November 15, 12pm PST thru Sunday November 22, 12pm PST to peruse and purchase enviable vintage designer duds and accessories. Auction No. 2 includes designer vintage spanning from the 50¹s to the 90¹s from houses such as Lanvin, Cavalli, Galanos and Dior. Direct link to Liz Goldwyn Vintage auction:
http://tiny.cc/LizGoldwynVintage

BungalowTwentyFour:
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/bungalow
twentyfour

Rache Pally
456 S. La Brea 323-932-0907
M-S 11-7 Sun 12-6
This Saturday My House Presents L.A. Native Rachel Pally Pop up boutique Launch Party


Tesoro / Tweak99

L.A. Native Tara Riceberg’s shop is open for the holidays again. Gorgeously pre-wrapped gifts $99 or less. In a new location at 8383 W. 3rd Street, opposite Joan’s on 3rd.
http://www.facebook.com/l/aa7ff;www.tweak99.com

Henri Bendel’s opens at the Beverly Center next week
Beverly Center, 2nd floor
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Halloween Masques from Trashy Lingerie on La Cienega under $20.00

by: Caroline - October 30th, 2009   Filed under: FASHION, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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Masque Ball on Halloween? Tomorrow, my friend Tamsin will host a Dinner with the Devil, a Supper Club affair in honor of Halloween and she has required all her guests wear masques, or no entry! I stopped in to see my friends at Trashy Lingerie on my way home today, (for every good Angeleno knows that is where they import the best, and often least expensive, Venetian masks all the way from – Yes! You guessed it – Venice, Italy). Buy mine here for $20.00  *(also comes in purple and blue).
Fellow L.A. Native, Kim Kardashian, was behind me in line to check out, no doubt prepping for her vamp outfit she is planning for Hef’s annual Halloween party Saturday. Here are some other cool masks in the store:

Simple basic mask comes in glitter silver, gold and white as well as matte red and black. $10.00 buy it here.

Blue & Gold Glitter Mask Price: $75.00 buy it here.

Black Pheasant & Peacock Mask $50.00 buy it here.

 
Black & Black Glitter Feather Mask Price: $150.00 *(comes in pink, red and blue) Buy it here.

 

Tempest Mask price unknown – buy it here.
White Feather & Pearls Mask Price: $45.00 buy here

Purple & Gold Jewel & Feather Stick Mask $25.00 Buy it here.

Metal Lucia Mask $150.00 buy it here.

Me and Tamsin at her Halloween Party. See all photos HERE.

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Introducing Liz Goldwyn Vintage

by: Caroline - October 8th, 2009   Filed under: FASHION, L.A. Natives, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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Mon amie, vintage enthusiast and collector, Liz Goldwyn, is cleaning out her storage units! After many dedicated years of collecting, she is happy to share with ebay shoppers a selection of some of her treasured vintage finds.Through a collaboration with the chic ebay store, Bungalow Twenty Four, some of Liz’s collection will be available for purchase. Bungalow Twenty Four will feature a special section entitled “Liz Goldwyn Vintage” and the first auction will begin on OCTOBER 12, 2009 @ 6PM. Liz will continue to share new treasures, so be sure to check back for more! Click to Continue Reading
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Judith Leiber Store Opening on Rodeo Drive

by: Caroline - September 30th, 2009   Filed under: FASHION, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Shopping in LA
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L.A. Native and friend Ashlee Margolis killed it last with a huge celebrity turn out at the new Judith Leiber store opening on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. She threw the party along with Judith Leiber’s PR team and their New York PR agency, Company Agenda. Fellow LA Natives in attendance: jewelry designer Anita Ko, Daniel Landver, CEO for Lucas Design, actress Paula Patton (Harvard Westlake), Jessica Capshaw (Harvard Westlake ’94), Desiree Kohan (Beverly Hills High), owner of chic boutique Des Kohan, and The A Lists’ Candice Tab who grew up in Malibu. Other Angelenos we love included Cameron Silver (Decades on Melrose), Ashley Paige (bikini designer), Negar Ali (stylist) and Chris Huvane. Other celebrities included Ginnifer Goodwin, Amber Valletta, Katie Cassidy, Gabrielle Union, Jenna Dewan, Anne Heche and Sanaa Lathan. Also in attendance were uber-stylists to the stars Jessica Pastor, Penny Lovell, Tanya Gill, Wendi Ferreira, Tara Sweenen and Vincent Boucher. I also saw Brooke Davenporte, Kathy + Rick Hilton, designer Magda Berliner, celebrity hair stylist Anthony Francis, and shoe designers Jerome C. Rousseau and Taryn Rose. 

I was ecstatic to get an invite as Judith Leiber was something I grew up being taught was a life necessity!! My mother use to buy me the mini JL coin purses every time she would walk through Neiman Marcus in search of a new bag. I am always excited to find myself growing into my mother’s Maude Frisson shoes and in this case – her Judith Leiber accessories.

Following store openings in New Dehli, India and Dubai, UAE, last week, long time bag and belt maker Judith Leiber joined the ranks of Rodeo Drive storefronts opening their first ever Beverly Hills boutique across from the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on via Rodeo.

Judith Leiber’s crystal minaudières are a well-recognized hit on red carpets and white table clothes at parties. The fall bags are now out and are inspired by the 70′s and Art Deco. The new designs feature square silhouettes for the “Wrap Clutch” and “Rectangle,” held by Paula Patton (above). To show off the bags this fashion week, Judith Leiber collaborated with designer Cho Cheng who featured the handbags on the runway at Bryant Park this month with his SS10 line. Cho Cheng is a secret treasure of the couture set - Cheng inherited his love of fashion from his grandmother, Betty Char-Nuis Yan, the acclaimed couturier who founded the famed Betty Couture at the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong in 1960. The Cho Cheng show was opened by socialite & model Lydia Hearst and closed by fav-model-of-the-moment Coca Rocha.

Lydia Hearst (left) opened the Cho Cheng’s SS10 show in Bryant Park this month. Coca Rocha closed the show (left, with designer). Judith Leiber ”Rectangle” bags were featured in the show (center).

Special services at the Beverly Hills store will include personal shopping and as always – complimentary repairs. My mother made it a point to tell me when I started writing this post that she still brings her belts and bags in to have the jewels replaced and leather polished up and they are always happy to do so at no cost! Judith Leiber President, Mary Gleason, says “Judith Leiber is the bag of choice for style setters, First Ladies, and royalty.”I’d like to think so – the collectible handbags are part of the permanent design collections in my mother’s wardrobe as well as The Victoria and Albert Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Smithsonian Institute.

Inside the new Judith Leiber store in Rodeo Drive


220 North Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Telephone: 310-888-8852
Email: info@judithleiberla.com
Website: www.judithleiber.com

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Store Manager: Thomas Joyce

*Other U.S. stores include South Coast Plaza, Las Vegas and flagship store in Manhattan.

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