This summer hang a rope around your neck. Braided, corded and rope jewelry are a popular trend for spring. There are many variations in color, shape and hardware, which keep each piece interesting. Not only does the low cost of materials make most of these accessories very affordable and available in many retail stores but a lot of the jewelry is also “eco friendly”.

The unique combination of metal and rope makes these items easy to pair with dressier outfits and other metal accessories.

These colorful accessories fit perfectly with the tribal …

Ok, so there are some aspects of fashion that men and women don’t see eye-to-eye on.   Whereas women may like them, for whatever reasons, men don’t.
After a little research, here are some of the unanimous winners in the  men’s ‘No-No’ department:
1.  Ugg Boots:  ‘ugg-ly’ and unflattering.
We totally agree.  The only place Ugg boots should be worn is apres-ski, on the slopes.
2.  Harem Pants: not flattering, not even on Kim Kardashian.

As much as we like harem pants, we must agree, they are not very figure-flattering, they tend to add inches in unwanted …

His well-crafted, compact phrases and stories, where each word tells a story, compress a ton of meaning into short, raw portraits of L.A.’s underbelly.  His heroes are the poor, the homeless, the forgotten people of L.A., depicted in a stark, non-judgmental light, that presents them as they are, in black AND white, the good co-existing with the bad, the bad being a mere reflection of the human condition.
His work as an organizer in Watts, Compton, and East L.A., as he says, has been about uncovering stories.   He has a first-hand …

What are you waiting for?
For Fall 2011, we’re seeing a lot of carry over trends. Don’t hesitate any longer to invest in some of these must-have items. They are here to stay!
70’s trend:
-High-waisted, wide-leg pants
-Statement / Platform wedges
-Wide-brimmed hats
-Bold colors

Biker / punk look:
-Leather biker/moto jacket
-Textured leggings / patterned tights
-Studs

Miltary look:
-Trench coat / Anorak
-Combat boots

Feminine Chic:
-Crochet
-Lace
-Animal print

Stay tuned for what trends to add in our next post…

New Yorkers are used to having rain, but here in LA we are very rarely faced with wet weather.
When it comes to rain in LA, we tend to avoid our nice leather, cute tops and favorite shoes then instead we grab a hoodie, some old boots and call it a day.
Why dress down for the rain when you can throw on some layers of simple items from your closet and look just as impressive and put together as you would on a sunny day. Here are some rainy day looks …

Los Angeles is time, not distance.
In our complete and unconscious embrace of Einstein, we do not mark distance here so much as time. A trip to Santa Monica from Downtown is thirty minutes without traffic, an hour with. We never talk about the number of miles between the two points, just the time it takes. Most of us don’t even know how far it is.
Los Angeles is not a first hope or dream; it is a second chance.
Those who come here, who traverse terrain or sky or water, and arrive …

When attending fashion shows, the parade of outfits off the catwalk is often just as interesting at the runway show itself…Fashion shows are one rare opportunity for fashionistas to venture beyond the ‘safe’ of everyday wear.  Here are some of our favorites.  Enjoy!

If you’re around the Pacific Design Center around lunch, take the time to check the Rodarte fashion installation at MOCA: “Rodarte: States of Matter”.   The exhibit contains costumes from “Black Swan” designed by the sisters, as well as runway pieces from their collection.
The ‘Black Swan’ costumes take Ballet to a new level: the intricacy of the designs and attention to every detail is breathtakingly executed…real-life ballet costumes are much, much simpler than these beautiful creations…
The set design for the museum show is full of dramatic lighting and other theatrical elements that …

Valerj Pobega refused to color inside the lines, while growing up in Italy, surrounded by her artistic family.  Today, with her latest fashion/art installation, “Kabaret 1939”, she still refuses to do so…
Her provocative installation at the ACE Gallery expertly blended beauty and grace with the burlesque…All the clothing featured in her eponymous couture collection are hand-made.  Every piece, on a model or live mannequin, is a piece of art, featuring hand painting and dyeing. 
The attention to detail was apparent in every little element of the installation: from lighting and music, …

Take a walk on Venice Beach Boardwalk on week-ends — even better, sit at the Fig Tree Cafe (about the middle point), and you will be treated to a fashion show of styles that runs the gamut from wild-and-crazy, to stylishly trendy, and everything in-between. 
On week-ends, especially when the weather is good, you get all the locals, latest urban street styles from Inglewood, bohemian styles of all kinds (especially around the drum circle), tourists, beach-wear, and much, much more…
Here are just a few interesting ones, what we saw in 2-3 hours…