tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89416859242374939942012-01-31T12:16:53.761-08:00Fashion tips, trends, shopping, store window photos, and street style in Santa Barbara and beyond.Poster Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507384464918004637noreply@blogger.comBlogger9991100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941685924237493994.post-29536658888559377952012-01-10T19:44:00.000-08:002012-01-31T10:07:41.807-08:00

I've come down with a mild case of wanderlust, and I can't help but reminisce about my trip to Palm Springs in early 2011.  The warm temperatures, endless palm trees, mid-century architecture, relaxed resortwear, clusters of scenic windmills, and laid-back lifestyle all appeal to my inner traveler.  Not to mention the mind-boggling selection of snacks at Hadley Fruit Orchards, the friendly

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Flea markets have always been a source of inspiration for me, especially since I never know what I may find while browsing.  I thoroughly enjoy meandering through the stalls, uncovering hidden gems, and chatting with friendly vendors. Inspiration may come in the form of colorful bikes, vintage perfume bottles, holiday decorations, or luxurious coats from decades past.  Even if I leave

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It's all about ruffles and lace in bright and bold colors at BCBG this season.  When paired with rhinestones, it's an ultra feminine mix that's perfect for the upcoming holidays.

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I spent my Saturday evening hopping to various events around L.A., and the d.RA Clothing sample sale was my first stop. Hosted by a handful of popular bloggers in collaboration with Lookbook.nu, it was a high energy shopping party. With a strong mix of fall 2011 and spring 2012 clothing from dRA and Kasil Workshop, jewelry by Social Grace, shoes by Seychelles, and various snacks and beverages

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Mango's holiday windows caught my attention last month with their mix of studs, chains, red knitwear, and leopard prints.  Watch this space for more holiday windows, as this is the best time of year for window shopping.

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I finally had an opportunity to browse the Giambattista Valli for Impulse collection at Macy's. Full of ruffles, bold red hues, and leopard prints, it was exactly the kind of clothing that I dream of filling my closet with. Although I didn't try anything on, my favorite piece by far was the frilly red skirt in the second photo. Everything appeared to be well tailored with luxe details, rich

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One of my favorite things about this time of year is the abundance of highly decorative and attention-grabbing store window displays. At the Macy's flagship in San Francisco, I eyed a few sparkly and sequin-covered displays that have me suddenly wanting to wear anything shiny and festive.

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Since Zara's windows are often a source of inspiration for me, I'm sharing four recent photos I took there on a shopping trip last week. Although I walked out empty handed, I spotted a few things that caught my eye, including a gray fleece dress (chicer than it sounds), some colorful skinny jeans, the lace pencil skirt in the first photo, suede wedge boots, 1960s shift dresses, and some snake

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This weekend I had the chance to combine several activities that I love: shopping, styling, and chatting about personal style and trends with fashion experts. As part of the Westfield Style Tour, I had a complimentary consultation at the shopping center with a Style for Hire stylist, who helped me to pick out an outfit based upon my lifestyle, body type, and trend preferences. What better way to

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We Wit It L.A. presents its L.A. fashion week kickoff event, which will take place on Friday, September 30th at the Holding Co. in Silverlake. A diverse lineup will be presented consisting of emerging talents in fashion/music/art including Ballerina Black, Under The Table Clothing, and creative genius Ngene Mwaura. The We Wit It L.A. team describes EmergeLA as: “A party in the name of discovery

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“DRIPPED” “A fashion soiree and trunk show” When: September 30th, 2011 7-11:30 pm Where: Pop tART Gallery 3023 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA, 90020 Curated by: GGeisha Hosted by: The Work Magazine Sponsored by: Peroni Italy Here are further details via the press release: Dripped is a bi-monthly trunk show held at Pop tART Gallery in Los Angeles that focuses on local fashion designers,

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For my readers in the Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley area, here is a fashion and music event that sounds interesting for this weekend...In its second year, the Macy’s mstylelab Concert Tour is bringing intimate performances from top musicians to select Macy’s stores across the country. All events are free and open to the public at the mstylelab lounge at Macy’s. As part of a music program

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Content © 2011 http://fashiontrendguide.blogspot.com. All rights reserved.I spent some time browsing the new Jennifer Lopez Collection at Kohl's last Thursday. My shopping strategy was to try on the apparel, handbags, and perhaps some shoes; I wasn't particularly interested in the home goods or jewelry. As I inspected the clothing, I noticed a signature Jennifer Lopez-inspired neutral and muted

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In honor of the September 7th launch of Zara's online shopping in the U.S., I want to share a few of their current store windows. Last night I browsed both their online store and their mall store with the intent to buy, and that's something I've been wanting to do for several years. In the store, I saw a great black wool jacket with faux fur "gorilla" sleeves. I haven't found it online yet, as

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Who: Smashbox Studios, Kimora Lee Simons, Lightning Bolt, Clothing, J Brand, NSF, Chan Luu, Monrow, Will Bags, Frank ad Eileen, Oliver Peoples and GoldsignWhat: Smashbox Studios and Ron Herman celebrate Fashion's Night Out 2011 hosted by Kimora Lee Simmons featuring a pop-up Smashbox photo studio with fashion photographer Diana Koenigsberg offering complimentary photo sessions for shoppers.

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Here is one more Fashion's Night Out event to consider in the L.A. area...and I'll be posting more as they trickle into my inbox.Neiman Marcus is located at9700 Wilshire Blvd.Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Still no plans for Fashion's Night Out in the L.A. area? There's certainly no shortage of events to choose from, and here's what's happening in Santa Monica:Agabhumi will be celebrating Fashion's Night Out in conjunction with several of Main Street Santa Monica's top stores, restaurants and beauty outlets this Thursday, September 8th.Agabhumi's event will kick off at 6PM with red carpet, local

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Lauren Conrad will make a special appearance at the Nordstrom at The Grove to launch her new collection, paper crown, during Fashion's Night Out in Los Angeles. Conrad’s designs are a modern take on a classic style, with an emphasis on fit and quality to create staples for the contemporary woman’s closet. The collection is composed of ultra romantic maxis, chic cocktail attire, menswear

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Main Street in Santa Monica will be looking a whole lot more fashionable come September 8th, as hip'tique participates in their first annual Fashion Night Out on Main St. in Santa Monica. Habitual Denim will be partnering in the evening with a Trunk Show highlighting their fall denim and 20% off for the evening. Toni Ferrara, Celebrity Fashion Expert, will bring her unique glamour expertise

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Fashion's Night Out in L.A. is shaping up to be a very busy night. Here is another local event that landed in my inbox today: In honor of Fashion’s Night Out, luxury shoe designer and Los Angeles based philanthropist Dana Davis is inviting guests view her Fall/Winter 2011 footwear collection. A favorite line of fashion and accessory editors at publications including NY Times Style Section,

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The Malibu Country Mart, one of Southern California’s premiere retail centers, will transform into a sanctuary of style on September 8 with the help of celebrity stylist Taylor Jacobson in celebration of Fashion’s Night Out. The fashion show, which will start at 7:30 p.m., will feature Taylor’s picks for the best trends for fall, and will showcase looks from various retailers from the

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If you're still undecided as to what your plans are for Fashion's Night Out, here is another Los Angeles area event: Thursday, September 8th, Westfield Topanga will roll out the red carpet in honor of Fashion's Night Out, a global initiative created in 2009 by American Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company, and the City of New York to celebrate fashion, restore

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Westfield Century City announced LL COOL J as host for its celebration of Fashion’s Night Out, which takes place Sept. 8, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mayor Villaraigosa is also scheduled to make a special appearance at 7 p.m. to help kick-off the evening’s festivities, which include a high-end fashion show featuring the latest collections from retailers throughout the center. "Westfield Century

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I realize it's been a while since I've updated this blog, but you can expect to see more posts here in the near future. Since I receive so many emails about local fashion events, I'll start posting them here, especially for my L.A. area readers. I'll also be posting information about Fashion's Night Out events in Los Angeles as the event info trickles into my inbox. Something to look forward to!

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Dear Fashion Trend Guide readers, You may know that in March, I discovered through a Google image search that azhotgirl.uni.cc, eblogzone.uni.cc, and zing9x.com have violated copyright laws and stolen years of blog content from me. All of my hard work, research, graphics, photos, etc. have all been stolen and placed on a splog, or spam blog. Classy! These splogs are also stealing my bandwidth,

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image via zeitgeistfilms.com/billcunninghamnewyork I'm a little late on this posting, but I feel that it's still relevant, hence this post. On Memorial Day weekend, I had the pleasure of watching Bill Cunningham New York, a documentary chronicling the humble life of the octogenarian godfather of street style photography. Although short, the film is thoroughly entertaining and Bill's quirky

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To say that I've developed an obsession with Prada and Stella McCartney-inspired fruit prints may be an understatement. Recent trips to the fabric store for simple sewing projects have proven to be quite expensive. There I discovered tons of fruit print fabric (everything from apples and bananas to pomegranates and oranges) which sell for the not-so-affordable price of $10 per yard. My first

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Today must have been my lucky day, since I not only found the exact type of kimono I was looking for at the Ventura Flea Market, but I also managed to avoid the unusually rainy weather that began shortly after I left. The vendor and shopper turnout was better than usual, and oddly enough, although the Ventura Flea Market only takes place 6 times per year, it has rained on the last three.

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I love fashion trends, and most of the time, I love the country I live in. So what better way to express both loves than with the Americana trend that gained strength when Kate Bosworth wore that (now iconic) Topshop tee to Coachella last month? Ironically, I found a similar American flag tank top in London, of all places. (Don't worry Brits, I love your country too, and I'm currently looking for

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I've long been a fan of the British high street because of their affordable and savvy take on runway trends. Take, for example the recent proliferation of fruit prints (undoubtedly inspired by Stella McCartney, Prada, and Moschino) on everything from dresses and scarves to necklaces and shorts at stores such as Dorothy Perkins, Primark, and New Look. Or even the easy-to-wear color blocking trend

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Here is the second installment of footwear photos that I promised. I captured pretty much anything that caught my eye, and the result is an array of bright colors and fun silhouettes. Naturally, the platforms appealed to me the most, however, I caught myself admiring embellished (and super practical) flats on several occasions. Wandering through Rome made me realize that I'd probably be wearing

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I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend. As promised, here is Part 1 of my footwear photos from London and Rome. Admittedly, while in Rome, I found it difficult to walk gracefully on the uneven and ancient (but charming) cobblestone streets, and I stared in awe and admiration at the small number of women who navigated such streets with ease while wearing heels. All this while wearing my

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Although shopping in Europe is expensive thanks to the weak American dollar, window shopping doesn't have to cost a penny (if you have willpower, that is). While in Rome earlier this month, I admired (and photographed) a few glamorous pieces in the luxury boutiques along Via Condotti. As tempted as I was to shop, I managed to exercise some willpower because I was holding out for the brief time

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1. Follow the local custom by ordering pizza and eating it with a knife and fork. 2. Don't be intimidated by the aggressive Roman drivers and follow the advice of one of my tour guides by saying a prayer each time you cross the street. 3. Eat gelato and savor a refreshing cappuccino as an afternoon snack. 4. Tour the Colosseum, admire its architecture, and soak in its hundreds of years of history

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I spent some time this weekend at the Strawberry Festival in Oxnard. You may remember some of my photos from last year's festival. This year, I sampled the strawberry pizza again, and also tried the D.I.Y. strawberry shortcake, which is fun to make. I've since learned that eating a minimal breakfast before going and taking the shuttle (to avoid parking inconveniences) make for a better

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For this batch of store window photos, I want to focus on prints and patterns. While the British high street is currently enjoying a romance with Stella McCartney and Moschino-inspired fruit prints, there are a variety of other prints that caught my attention while shopping in both Rome and London. Of particular note are the Sisley and Missoni stores that I photographed on Rome's prominent

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The clean, crisp whites I photographed below stand in stark contrast to the brightly colored pieces I posted on Friday. Sometimes nothing is more summery than lightweight, breezy separates in any shade of ivory. Admittedly, wearing white is not the most practical thing to do if you're prone to staining your clothing, but the idea of wearing head to toe white is both romantic and fresh for warm

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I've been lucky enough in my life to have traveled to several countries and shopped in some of the world's most stylish cities (including Stockholm, New York, Buenos Aires, Sydney, Melbourne, Vancouver, Dublin, Copenhagen, and London). Of all the places I've visited, I am repeatedly drawn to London for its diversity, amazingly efficient public transportation system, wide variety of stylish high

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Ciao! My absence from Fashion Trend Guide can be explained by a short trip to Rome and London earlier this month. Although I'm quite jet lagged and still recovering from the 8-9 hour time difference, I wanted to post a few of my favorite photos. Highlights from the trip include: exploring and getting lost in the endless piazzas and narrow, cobblestone streets of Rome, touring the Vatican along

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I arrived at Target at a decent hour this morning to shop the Calypso St. Barth collection and inspect the goods for my review. I mainly browsed the Women's clothing, Girls' clothing, Women's accessories, and the oddly appealing metallic pouf. I didn't have the chance to see the espadrille wedges, since an employee was just setting up the display as I walked past. The only department in which I

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I know I'm a little late on the Swedish Hasbeens for H&M review, but that's partly due to the fact that they were not distributed very widely. In fact, they were only available in 3 California stores: Powell St. in San Francisco, Beverly Center, and South Coast Plaza. After recruiting (bribing, really) a kind and willing family member to pick up two pairs for me per my instructions from the

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These are the Jeffrey Campbell Groovie platforms that I managed to snag before they sold out at Lulus. (They were previously known as the Salvatore, after the original 1930s version by Salvatore Ferragamo that inspired them.) Although I've only had them for a day, I'm imagining the multiple ways I'll style them: with a white A-line mini dress and denim vest, with a black skater dress and floppy

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Armed with a gift card courtesy of the generous folks at Macy's, I shopped the Material Girl Collection last night in the hopes of finding a versatile yet casual outfit. Having reviewed the Material Girl collection when it debuted in August, I knew what to expect: vibrant prints, flirty dresses, trendy silhouettes, and sizing that runs slightly inconsistent. I was met with racks of body con mini

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Today I spent some time browsing and shopping the H&M Conscious Collection at two H&M stores. Without further ado, here is my H&M Conscious Collection review of the Women's selections. The first store carried a strong selection of tops, shorts, and dresses for Women. I went in knowing that the long-sleeved lace mini dress (priced at $49.95), the tiered tank dress (priced at $19.95), and the

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As promised, I want to recap advice from the Fashion Law panel from Sunday's RetailCamp blogger conference. The panel, which was moderated by Macala Wright, included Staci Riordan and Uduak Oduok, who are both brilliant, specialize in fashion law, and are avid bloggers. Here are some of the tips that I found most helpful: You gain copyright protection the minute you write something, but you have

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On Sunday I attended the RetailCamp blogger conference with my blogging pal Sarah at Woodbury University in Burbank. It's hard to believe that in the four years since I started Fashion Trend Guide, this is the first blogging conference that I've attended. (Note to self - attend more seminars and conferences!) Overall, it was a motivational and helpful event with plenty of words of wisdom,

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For L.A. area readers of fashiontrendguide.blogspot.com and footwear fans, here is something that might interest you...I recently got a tip that Blowfish Malibu (blowfishshoes.com) is having a sample sale on April 1st in Santa Monica. That's good news, because right now I have my eye on two gorgeous Blowfish styles: the Gimmik and the Garren. Both are affordable cork platform sandals that would

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As a fashion blogger who has recently been the victim of content scraping/stealing, I'm always learning the ins and outs of the interent, and I'm naturally interested in hearing about blogging conferences. I recently heard about RetailCamp, an interactive two-day conference, which hits Los Angeles April 9th &10th, 2011. Mark your calendars if you're a fashion/beauty/style blogger in the L.A.

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In light of recent issues with copyright infringement and theft of fashiontrendguide.blogspot.com content, I was wary of updating this blog because the thought of giving the splog (spam blog) thieves more content and ad revenue makes me sick. (Hence the obnoxious warnings at the beginning and end of this post.) Fortunately, my love for fashion and my loyalty to my readers far outweighs the

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In recent weeks I've discovered that the geometric print hooded poncho that I impulsively bought at Forever 21 in January has become an unexpected and highly valued wardrobe staple for yours truly at Fashion Trend Guide. I admit that upon purchasing it, I didn't give much thought to how and where I'd wear it. I was drawn to the fun print and easy silhouette. Fortunately, it's become one of those

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On Friday night I ventured into Hollywood to check out the Fashion Minga event at Boulevard3. Not knowing exactly what to expect in terms of the fashion, music, and entertainment aspects of the event, I was pleasantly surprised. Standout performances included an acrobatic/aerial hoop dancer, an electric violinist named Rachel Grace, a sexy samba dance group, and the ultra feminine Bipolar

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In terms of trends, spring 2011 is all over the map. Minimalism, 1960s punk, disco glam, tribal prints, color blocking, Jil Sander-inspired sporty separates, bold Prada-esque stripes, crisp whites, bright neons, and animal prints are just a few of the myriad trends that I've seen gracing the pages of magazines and adorning the windows of my favorite shops. While shooting the windows below, I

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I've put together a short video with runway highlights from Project Ethos this past weekend. Featured in the video is the brief Black Swan-inspired ballet performance at the start of the Melissa Velia show, a beautiful ombré gown and half eye masks at Reneta J, animal print mini dresses at Ermelinda Manos, drapey jersey looks at Dominique Ansari, and sophisticated pieces in a red, black, and

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As much as I'd love to wear a Rodarte dress, a Rodarte for Target dress is much more realistic and attainable for me. It's also better suited to my budget and lifestyle, hence my unabashed love for Target's GO International program. Despite reading shoppers' online complaints about the poor fit or quality, I believe there are some gems to be found in some of these collections. Furthermore, if

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I spent a very enjoyable Saturday night with Sarah and our better halves (in addition to hundreds of well-heeled attendees) at Avalon in Hollywood for the Project Ethos Carpe Diem event, which featured musical performances, art, and eight runway shows as part of L.A. Fashion Week. After checking in, we combed the large venue and admired the stylish crowd before securing our optimal positions near

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As a child, I have fond memories of sitting in the backseat of a car and enjoying the scenery along PCH in Malibu. Most of my mother's family lived there, so frequent outings to the area are forever ingrained in the fabric of my childhood. Specific landmarks stand out in my mind: the castle (which, sadly enough, burned down recently), Pepperdine University, Zuma beach, Gladstone's, and the Getty

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I've made a brief and somewhat shaky video with scenery taken from my Palm Springs vacation. Hopefully, the beauty of the landscape will outweigh the result of having unsteady hands.

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Truth be told, there are so many pairs of shoes on my spring wish list that they deserve their own blog post. In the interest of space, I've selected eight of those shoes that I'm coveting. You may notice that all of my selections feature high heels or wedges; admittedly, I'm not one for practicality in my footwear choices. In my book, the higher the heel and platform, the better. Fortunately,

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I took no less than 268 photos during my short time in Palm Springs last week, and I want to share a few more of my favorites here. Fortunately, daytime temperatures were just about perfect, while nighttime dressing required a light jacket; it seems that I picked the ideal time of year to visit. With summer temperatures reaching well over 100 degrees, I don't plan on visiting between May and

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I spent some time vacationing in Palm Springs this week for a much needed change of scenery and some relaxation. With the charming mid-century architecture, warm weather, ubiquitous palm trees, quiet desert scenery, and relaxing ambience, it was perfect for recharging and acquainting myself with a part of California that I hadn't yet explored. I must admit that recent editorials in Lucky and

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Amy of Punkystyle was kind enough to alert me to this fun clothing swap that will be taking place in L.A. on Saturday February 26, so mark your calendars and save the date. Flaunt your eco-chic side by swapping out all those NWT, like-new and gently worn dresses, separates, denim, handbags, shoes & jewelry at a fun night of retail therapy meets recycling with America's favorite clothing swap

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When news broke in late October that Target would be celebrating the five-year anniversary of its GO International program with a collection featuring 34 dresses from 17 past GO International designers, I felt a tinge of excitement with the knowledge that I'd be able to get a few dresses I previously missed out on. In my head, I envisioned the dresses that I'd want Target to make available again:

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I'm generally not one to get excited about holidays or publish gift guides, particularly for an overhyped, highly commercialized day such as Valentine's Day, but in case you're in need of some Valentine's Day outfit inspiration, I found some romantic and red-adorned window displays. Unfortunately for the dozens of PR specialists that have been pitching me jewelry ideas since early December, there

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The theme that unites my latest batch of store window photos is texture. While I typically find myself drawn to prints, texture is another one of my favorite ways to add visual interest, especially during the fall and winter months. Although the past few days have seen warm, summery temperatures, I'm still holding out hope that I'll be able to layer knits over sequins, faux fur over chiffon,

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I joined forces with Sarah once again to attend the opening night party for the Greige Market Pop-Up shop on La Brea in L.A. We sipped coconut water and browsed gorgeous printed dresses by BB Dakota, colorful designs by Custo Barcelona, super soft skinny denim, eco-friendly tops for men, unique bow ties by Tycoon Neckwear, tees by KRMA, jeans by Them denim, printed maxi dresses by Manoush, and

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Many of you may not know that I have a twin sister. She is about six minutes younger, and her birth was a complete surprise to both my parents and the doctor. As the story goes, after I was born, the doctor remarked that he thought "there was another one in there" and asked my father to leave the room. My dad recalls hearing this and seeing the room spin. To this day, I don't think we look alike,

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Those of you in the L.A. area might be interested in this shopping event. Located in the heart of La Brea Ave., Greige Market will transform a 3,500 square foot space into an innovative boutique adjacent to American Rag. Set for February 4-6th, Greige Market will welcome 1500+ consumers for a three day shopping experience, with scheduled personal appearances and fashion “How To” presentations,

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And now for a rare and perhaps unexpected peek inside my humble abode. About five years ago, I developed an interest in interior design and I began watching HGTV in search of knowledge and inspiration. I soon learned that I favored light, cool color palettes and ultra feminine shabby chic pieces. At home, I have a mix of items found at local antique and furniture stores combined with myriad

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I always enjoy watching the H&M styling videos that Barracuda Film & TV sends me, in which they preview next season's trends, discuss design inspiration, and give us a fun peek at what will be in H&M stores soon. In the first video, ex-model, stylist, and blogger Hanneli Mustaparta styles a model in four trendy spring/summer looks, and in the second video, Ann-Sofie Johansson (Head of Design at H

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Despite a little bit of rain and wind, I paid a visit to the Ventura Flea Market in search of vintage goodies. Instead of the usual turnout where parking is hard to find and vendors fill the space, there was a notable absence of sellers (and buyers) due to the less than ideal weather conditions. Since I'm not one to let a few raindrops get in the way of a day of shopping, I continued to browse

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I took my dog out to enjoy the sunny weather and explore some parks in the Ventura/Ojai area yesterday. My first stop was a place nestled in the hills outside of Ventura. There lies an abandoned outdoor ampitheater built in 1928, complete with graffiti, overgrown ivy, piles of leaves, shy squirrels, and gorgeous views. Despite its state of decay and disrepair, I think it's the ideal place for a

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Sometimes an idea for a blog post will pop into my head at the most inconvenient time, such as when there's nowhere for me to jot my ideas down. This morning, while in the shower, I reflected back on what I've learned about health, beauty, blogging, and life in the past fifteen years. Hence, the idea for this post about ten things I wish I knew when I was younger. I had to learn these lessons the

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I've spent some time playing around with iMovie and the result is a brief compilation of some amateur video I captured while on the way back from my trip to Solvang last week. I couldn't resist capturing the peaceful beauty of the area with my point-and-shoot camera. (The Santa Ynez Valley is a great place to shop for antiques, meander around small towns, enjoy the scenic views, and engage in

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My sparse presence on Twitter and the blog can be explained by a quick road trip to the charming town of Solvang and the peaceful Santa Ynez Valley. During my two days there, I: ate more Danish pancakes and pastries than I could count, brought my dog along to enjoy the scenery, marveled at the beauty of the Mission Santa Inés, explored the local Farmers' Market, browsed a few upscale antique

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Confession: besides being obsessed with shoes and fashion trends, I'm enamored with nail polish. I probably have over forty bottles of laquer in my collection, and I often mix my own custom hues when inspired to do so. While browsing a fashion blog last week, I stumbled upon an intriguing new product by Sally Hansen called Salon Effects. It's basically nail polish strips (or a more affordable

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images from dorothyperkins.com, topshop.com, newlook.com & freepeople.comI can finally place my skinny jeans, mini skirts, and harem pants in the back of my closet in order to make room for the new kid in town - wide leg trousers. Perfectly in line with spring's 1970s trend, they are both intriguing and tricky to wear. Also known as palazzo pants, they can sometimes appear to be a maxi skirt due

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I was just thinking today how lucky I am to be able to wear open-toed shoes in the middle of January. All the more motivation for me to update my pedicures more frequently. No snow, salt, or puddles to worry about, at least not for now. Letting the gorgeous spring-like weather guide my wardrobe choices proved to be both practical and predictable. Ok, so I should also mention that I was heavily

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New year, new shoes, right? At least that's been my mantra for the past two weeks. In an attempt to steer myself away from the clunky wedges I stockpiled last year, I've adopted block heel platforms as my new favorite type of footwear. This is partly due to the ubiquitous Jeffrey Campbell Lita boots and Jessica Simpson Dany heels that I've purchased (like many other bloggers) and grown to love.

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In an unusually busy weekend that involved watching Kathy Griffin live, celebrating my cousin's birthday, and taking home a new road bike, I somehow managed to get to Pasadena for the monthly Rose Bowl flea market. Shortly after arriving, I lost count of the fur jackets, cutoff Levi's, faux LV bags, vintage cowboy boots, antique chandeliers, and varsity jackets. Sometime between my last Rose Bowl

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As 2011 gets off to a start, I find myself developing a new affinity for block heel platforms. While I typically reserve my limited shoe space for boots and wedges, I've already purchased three pairs of block heels this year, two of which were deeply discounted. Could it be that I'm finally starting to kick my wedge addiction? (No pun intended.) Having grown accustomed to the sturdy and solid

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With the frenzied holiday season safely behind us and a new year ahead, it's time to switch gears in terms of fashion and start preparing for next season. No more Ugg boots or trapper hats please! What better way to start off 2011 than by adopting ladylike details such as bow belts, faux pearl or chain necklaces, ruffled vests, paper bag waist skirts, or Grecian dresses. With some clever

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The lovely folks at AtSeoul contacted me to see if I'd like to feature some of their products. While this is nothing unusual, I clicked on over to have a look at their merchandise, and lo and behold, it was actually a good match for both my taste and budget. (Trust me, it doesn't happen very often, but when it does, it's because I want the store and the products to be a good match for Fashion

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Like classic black pumps and a sheath dress, or a vintage concert tee and leather moto jacket, I believe that some pieces just go together perfectly. An example of such a fashion pairing for me is the leopard print and red combination. It could be red lipstick and a leopard print cossack, a red handbag and chiffon leopard secretary blouse, or some red jeans and a faux fur leopard print jacket,

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While a sequin dress or a tuxedo-inspired look might be your top picks for a New Years Eve celebration, why not take inspiration from my recent store photos and opt for something less predictable? A metallic strapless dress, belted one-shoulder tunic, animal print dress, or a strapless rosette style are all equally as festive.

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With the recent release of Black Swan, in which Natalie Portman portrays a psychologically tortured prima ballerina clad in Rodarte-designed costumes, it's no wonder that ballerina-inspired styles are taking a lead role this winter. Having seen the movie, which I highly recommend, I'm inspired by the pale pink, gray, and white color palette that Portman's character Nina wears throughout the movie

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Despite unrelenting rain and holiday shopping crowds, I broke my no-in-store-shopping-just-before-the-holidays rule and braved two Target stores to browse the William Rast collection and do a fitting room review. As expected, I gravitated more towards the Men's apparel than the Women's, since I found the Women's tank tops, button-front tops, and tees to be lackluster. Perhaps other shoppers

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Confession: with the exception of birthdays, I've never been much of a holiday person. When it comes to this time of year, I might even be a self-professed Grinch. (Call me the bad guy...I'm even considering breaking the news to my nephew that Santa is all a big lie. I think he's old enough to handle the truth.) In order to cajole myself into the holiday spirit, I've captured a few

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Lace isn't the first fabric or texture that comes to mind when I think of dressing for winter. Its lightweight, peek-a-boo properties belie its seasonal appeal. The beauty of lace lies in its versatility; it contrasts well against heavier, more wintery textures such as faux fur, chunky knits, suede, and velvet. It also adds textural depth and femininity, especially when worn on accessories such

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After photographing and editing these windows, I developed an affinity for cozy, casual, layered ensembles. As much as I adore sparkly, glamorous pieces, there's also a time for relaxed, everyday separates. Red, white, and blue anchor these four looks, and the use of accessories channels a relaxed-countryside-meets-Native American vibe. Perfect for lazy days at home spent in front of the

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I joined forces with Sarah to attend the grand opening of the DEVON flagship boutique hosted by Jessica Stam and Scott Devon in Beverly Hills on Wednesday night. If you've never heard of DEVON, it's a new luxury men's and women's lifestyle collection that offers state-of-the-art timepieces, premium denim, leather, fine jewelry, home furnishings, ready-to-wear, and couture pieces, in addition to

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Although the prevalent southern California sun would have me believe that it's still summer, it feels like winter is in full swing with the mall crowds, holiday parties, and festive decorations everywhere I turn. As much as I despise battling holiday shoppers during December, it's one of the best months for shooting store windows, since retailers attempt to lure in the crowds with glitzy,

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When it's chilly but not bone-chillingly cold, I think vests are an easy alternative to jackets. This season sees the predominance of faux fur and faux shearling styles. While I admit that vests can be difficult to pull off, I've discovered that the key to making them work it to streamline the rest of the look, since vests can be chunky and hide the waistline. Think fitted tops, figure-hugging

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It's all about accessories in this edition of Store Window Style. Whether it's layered necklaces, chunky scarves, or embellished belts, they add a unique stamp to an otherwise plain look. With the ultra girly Lanvin ♥ H&M collection still ingrained in my psyche, I'm currently drawn to faux pearls, layered chains, and flower pendants. They're perfect for layering under or over infinity scarves and

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With the predominance of glittery, sequin objects in stores this time of year, I've come to realize that it's one of my favorite seasons for buying dressy apparel and accessories. With holiday parties on the horizon, it's the ideal time for picking up fun glitter pumps, sequin tank dresses, brocade shorts, crystal necklaces, or beaded jackets. I gravitate towards the mix of rich textures and

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The voluminous shoulders on this dress dictate an off-the-shoulder hairstyle and simple, minimal accessories. While I went out of my way to seek this puffy floral number out while shopping the Lanvin ♥ H&M collection, I've since realized that it was well worth it. Not only is it well made compared to other dresses in the collection, but it's a standout piece that's unlike anything else that I own

Poster Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507384464918004637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941685924237493994.post-78580447652676281542010-11-23T17:29:00.000-08:002010-12-13T15:44:13.543-08:00

Finally! Cool temperatures (and some rain) in southern California are affording me the chance to layer up and make use of my cold weather accessories. It's the ideal time for playing with various textures, mixing prints, and adding chunky knits for warmth. These four windows that I shot recently offer ample inspiration for layering and adding accessories. Scarves, vests, belts, hats, necklaces...

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Call me crazy, I'm guilty as charged. You see, on Friday night, I decided to sacrifice a night of sleep in the name of fashion, namely Lanvin ♥ H&M. (Only for your floral frocks, sketched tees, and leopard pumps, Alber!) After seeing the increasing amount of listings and inflated prices for Lanvin ♥ H&M on eBay, I've confirmed that it was well worth it to wait in line and shop the collection

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My earliest shoe memories revolve around two notable (but arguably tacky) pairs of boots I had as a child: some denim cowboy boots complete with a patch pocket, and some Victorian frosty pink perforated ankle boots. Something about the pull-on-and-go ease of boots has always appealed to me. They also offer protection from the elements and become more like legwear once you get into mid calf, knee

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In the spirit of fashion and style bloggers sharing their images in a photo/visual diary format, I thought I'd share a few photos taken in various places around Santa Barbara.

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