By Erin Weinger on September 2, 2010
Fashion’s Night Out is shaping up to be such a cool-sounding affair that we really don’t know which festivities to hit first. But this one is certainly at the top of our list.
On September 10, supermodel and laid-back style icon Erin Wasson will throw down at jewelry maker Pascal Mouawad’s Melrose Ave. showroom (Mouawad is the company behind Wasson’s Low Luv line of baubles). Shoppers can get in on an exclusive new Low Luv ring that won’t be released to the rest of the public until later in the fall. And in the coolest twist of this Fashion’s Night Out extravaganza (besides the Ciroc vodka open bar), is a shopable closet modeled after Wasson’s own that will feature looks from local boutiques Scout and Cerre.
Personally we’d rather have Erin Wasson’s legs than her style, but we’ll take what we can get.
Friday September 10, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 8113 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles.
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By Rakhee Bhatt on August 26, 2010
Tonight you have an up close and personal opportunity to meet fashion darling Erin Fetherston, who is guest designer and creative consultant for Juicy Couture’s new collection slated to launch this holiday. Shoppers will be able to receive a limited edition logo tote signed by Fetherston for free (contingent on a purchase of $200 [...]
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By Erin Weinger on August 26, 2010
Soyrizio burritos from Trader Joe’s, reruns of Degrassi and really good vintage clothing are three things in life that we refuse to live without. Which is why we got quite excited upon finding out about A Current Affair, a genius-looking vintage pop-up shop opening on Fashion’s Night Out.
Created by Scout owner Joey Grana and vintage dealer Richard Wainwright, the pop-up will feature over twenty, mostly L.A.-based vintage emporiums and pieces of their well-curated stock.
Expect to find jewelry, clothing, shoes and accessories from dealers including Monika Dickerson, Laura Kranitz and Sielian’s, the Melrose Ave. shop frequented by Rachel Zoe and Mary Kate Olsen (pictured at right in a 1920s beaded bag and 1960s sunglasses from the store).
Admission is $10 both days of the pop-up. But on Fashion’s Night Out, you can groove to a DJ and sip cocktails while you shop.
Oh yeah, good cocktails. Add that to the list of things we refuse to live without.
Friday, September 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cooper Design Space, 860 South Los Angeles St., 11th Floor. Los Angeles. itsacurrentaffair.com
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By Rakhee Bhatt on August 25, 2010
For Fashion’s Night Out on September 10th, What Goes Around Comes Around is having an evening soiree at their store located in Hollywood’s Space 15 Twenty. During the event shoppers can take advantage of a 20% off discount on all WGACA items and also peruse an Alkemie trunk show hosted by husband and wife design team Ashley Lowengrub and Dara Gerson. Alkemie’s designs, which draw inspiration from life and nature, are made from 100% reclaimed metals.
WGACA will be featuring limited-edition custom vintage tote bags at the event as well. Each tote offered is unique in that they are made from 100-year-old Japanese indigo blankets and robes. Guests at the event will also be treated to complimentary hairstyling from neighboring salon Hairroin and then get to pose with their new dos in a Smilebooth photo stall.
Friday, September 10. 7 p.m. WGACA at Space 15 Twenty. 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles. (323) 836-0252
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By Rakhee Bhatt on August 18, 2010
Last night, in the penthouse of the ultra-exclusive Soho House overlooking the killer views of Los Angeles, French Connection hosted a swanky party to benefit The Art of Elysium. The VIP crowd listened to music spun by DJ’s Brent Bolthouse and Tony Martinez and also enjoyed a performance by Radio Attractive, whose members include Samaire Armstrong from Entourage and The O.C. fame. While we enjoyed the party, the real draw of the night were the gorgeous dresses worn by some of Hollywood’s young starlets.
Here are some of our favorite looks from the Fall 2010 French Connection Collection:
Jamie-Lynn Sigler wears the strapless bandage Dani Crepe Dress ($128)
Lo Bosworth wears the beaded puff-sleeved Rebecca Dress ($228); Amber Lancaster wears the floral jersey Dance Daisy Dress ($158); Noureen DeWulf wears the Grecian-style Graingers Glitter Dress ($298)
Amanda Righetti wears the colorful sequined Spoonful of Sugar Dress ($368)
And while you are on the website, check out French Connection’s enchanting Fall ad campaigns: French Connection Fall 2010 Campaign
All images courtesy of Startraks
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By Erin Weinger on August 12, 2010
Here at Style Section L.A., we love a stiff drink. And whether your wine cellar is filled with bottles of 1982 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild or just a big, ol’ box of Franzia, wine enthusiasts of all levels are invited to drink up next Thursday, when wine website Bottlenotes.com hosts a cool tasting event at H. Wood.
The Palo Alto-based website is a full service vino hub where you can read reviews, catch up with other wine enthusiasts (including Gwyneth Paltrow, who is a member) and even buy a bottle or two. And during the company’s Around the World in 80 Sips event (which has already made stops in Chicago, New York and San Francisco), guests can sample over 80 wines from the likes of Lebanon, South Africa, Austria and New Zealand.
Since the website and events are targeted toward 20 and 30-something professionals (INC. magazine calls the site the Match.com of wine), there is no telling what kind of networking (romantic or otherwise) awaits.
General admission tickets are $75 in advance, or $95 at the door. But Style Section L.A. readers get $25 off their advance purchase by entering SSLA at checkout. And that is the sweetest sip of all.
Thursday, August 19. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. H. Wood, 1738 N. Orange, Los Angeles. bottlenotes.com
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Photo: Images from past Bottlenotes events, courtesy of Bottlenotes.com.
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By Erin Weinger on August 3, 2010
Tomorrow, Kiehl’s is hopping the hill and opening their very first store in the Valley. And they’re celebrating with an afternoon party at the new digs. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., shoppers can groove to the sounds of DJ Taryn Manning, mingle with Kristin Cavallari and watch as Chris Salgardo, the beauty brand’s boss man, presents a $20,000 check to amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research.
And as incentive for those who don’t know who Taryn Manning is, think Kristin Cavallari is the devil and selfishly don’t care about charity, the entire store is 15 percent off during the party.
Happy hill-hopping.
3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Westfield Topanga. 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. Upper level, near the dining terrace. kiehls.com
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Photo: Kristin Cavallari in the August issue of Italian Vanity Fair, courtesy of Coco Perez (yes, we feel dirty typing that). Her flawless complexion is surely courtesy of Kiehl’s, natch.
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By Claire Butler on August 2, 2010
Fashion has been hitting the road lately. First there was Alice + Olivia’s Stacey Bendet taking to the highways in an Airstream the company renovated into a roving boutique. And now Cynthia Rowley‘s ‘Shop on Wheels’ — a converted shipping truck — is cruising into California.
First stop: Newport Beach Center Fashion Island, from Aug. 6 to Aug. 8.
Rowley herself won’t be in it (which is kinda bogus), but the mobile store, which boasts hardwood floors, a fitting room, printed-fabric wall coverings and Lucite fixtures, carries the entire Cynthia Rowley collection, including women’s clothing, shoes, bags, eyewear, jewelry and gifty items.
The truck is scheduled cruise north from SoCal, stopping at boutiques, private homes and “surprise” locations. Prior stops on the truck’s cross-country tour include Miami, Atlanta, Houston and Dallas.
If you’re really into Rowley, you can follow the mobile store on Twitter and on the Cynthia Rowley blog, or call or email to schedule a Cynthia Rowley party outside of your own pad (and invite us!).
The Shop on Wheels will be parked at the Fashion Island valet area between Macy’s and the Apple store. Hours are Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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By Erin Weinger on July 30, 2010
Though I adore L.A. in all of its spread-out glory, I am rarely happier than when exploring my charming hood of Los Feliz. (And now we have a new genius wine bar. Score.)
And tomorrow, fellow fans can visit the Los Feliz Summer Fair, a village-wide event featuring in-store activities, restaurant discounts and a raffle to win an iPad. Some of the participating business include Happy on Hollywood Blvd., where you’ll find goods for 50 percent-off as well as free balloons for the kids, a 25 percent-off summer sale at Liza Shtomberg jewelry on Hillhurst Ave. and a performance by the Pacheco Brothers Latin jazz band at both neighborhood locations of Yuca’s, a small, family owned taqueria.
For those who scoff at the East Side for its hipster tendencies and not-quite-as-manicured-vibe, I personally invite you to head out tomorrow to see just how perfect a Saturday in Los Feliz can really be (I’m banking on perfection in that iPad raffle, personally).
Saturday, July 31. At the businesses of Hillhurst Ave., Vermont Ave., and Hollywood Blvd. in Los Feliz Village.
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By Erin Weinger on July 23, 2010
We mentioned I Love My Muff, a stylishly-packaged, eco-friendly line of feminine hygiene products, about a month ago.
And tomorrow, fans of the collection can meet the muff master herself, creator Ritz Clinging, during an appearance at Ron Robinson’s outpost at Fred Segal on Melrose.
Clinging will be on hand to answer questions about your hoo-ha and show off her goods (not those goods) — but her line of washes, lotions, sprays and wipes to ensure that you and anyone else concerned can love your muff just fine.
Saturday, July 24. 2p.m. to 6 p.m. Ron Robinson at Fred Segal, 8118 Melrose Ave. 323-651-0239. ronrobinsoninc.com
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