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This blog has moved to a new location! You can now find it at www.la-story.com.
I haven't left Fashiontribes.com. I am still part of the staff. It was to streamline the blogs.
Why the move?
So you can find it easier and the pages will load faster.
There's a ton of new podcasts and features waiting to go up. So check out the new location and let me know what you think!
Stevie Wilson
I love to shop especially for cutting edge fashions but can't always (or ever) afford the price tags on my favorite designer brands. Does this happen to you?
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This blog has moved to a new location! You can now find it at www.la-story.com.
Well it's time for a Bargain Alert!!
There's an online site that's got some major price slashing going on. Where?
Hit the LA-Story.com blog to get the deets. Better hurry, it ends June 4!!
Stevie Wilson
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It's sale season at Bag Snob so get your goodies before they sell out!
Check this out. Planet Funk the store in LA and PlanetFunk.com is having a sale. Not just ANY sale mind you, but a sale where the more you buy, the more you save.
Buy one sale item -- get 25% off
Buy THREE sale items-- get 40% off!
NOW that's a deal-- but it's a LIMITED TIME OFFER!!
Can't be combined with any other special offer but it's definitely worth taking some time to surf the site and get some bargains in the process!!
Now if paying the credit card were that easy!!
Stevie Wilson
Haute stuff is going to start happening on the planet tomorrow.. PlanetLulu.com that is. What's going on? The May DENIM-Mania sale!! HUGE selection of brands starting at $59.00.
More than just denim though- woman does not live by jeans alone!! There's a lot more than that!
Check out the podcast that I did on what's HOT in the Planet Lulu Lofts!
Check out the cute stuff from Je'Lee
Other brands include:
Blue Dot--cool little LA brand that has a seriously fashionable flare.
Tiffany Alana--we adore Tiffany Alana and her dresses and lots more of her line.
Spiritual Fitness-- perfect for lounging, lounging and oh yeah-- lounging when you want to relax after working out.
Juicy Couture--gorge velvet Edwardian blazers with lace cuff trim. They got more of these-- they had blown through a ton and now have a new shipment of this originally marked $350 blazer
Kay Celine--cool tops
Junk Food tees- adorable!!
Literature-- we heart Literature tops
Betsy Johnson-- not a lot left but a few things are left and they are sooooooooo cute.
Lapis-- cute dresses that are so perfectly summer. You will want at least 2 colors.
Cristi Conaway-- lots of CC stuff particularly luscious satin camis!
Klub Nico shoes
swimwear
Love Tease Dresses-- one of at least 3 styles .. TONS in red-- for that red hot mama you are!
Vera Wang poly charmeuse chemise-- unbelieveable prices!!
Vasna Gypsy dresses- perfect for that boho chic style-- beaching it, vacationing, or just making yourself stylishly you..whether you are wearing flip flops, sandals or boots!
There's a lot more. Make sure that you check out that sale every day as the stock is filled in and updated on the site every day.
Sale starts:
May 16 9 PM PDT/ 12 M EDT
Sale Ends:
May 18 (Friday) 12M PDT / Sat 5/19 3 AM
Don't forget the coupon!! LULUMAY07 is the code.
It's good the last 12 hours of the sale and is worth 10% off.
Check www.myspace.com/planetlulu.com for other updates and maybe another coupon? If there is one, they aren't stackable or combinable--just come back the next day and shop again!
see ya on the Planet-- Lulu!
Stevie Wilson
Get your shopping groove on!! You have seen all the sample sales roaming the web and in major cities. DEFINITELY it's shopping time and with bargains beckoning, one has to be choosy. Given the price of gas these days, hitting the road can put a DENT in the credit car--which takes away from some shopping pleasure-- unless you carpool which makes it more fun to shop anyway. But if climbing into your car and driving isn't your idea of fun, and you want something now, then you can do it almost NOW with Planet Lulu!
Not only is this a huge sale.. it's a DENIM-MANIA Sale. What's that? It's a HUGE boat-load of denim from your favorite brands like True Religion, Joes, B-Union, Chip & Pepper, Rock & Republic and scads more brands-- they are overflowing with denim-- starting at $59.00!! That's a real STEAL. So girlie, get your denim groove on and hook it into your bargain hunting groove and make it stereophonic shopping from the comfort of your own home!
Here's the DEETS!
There is major bargains here-- more than just denim but shoes, bags, tops, pants, skirts-- tons of great names and cool things-- like Scanty Panty, Cristi Conaway, and even some nifty Betsy Johnson-- not a lot so if you are in the sale, scramble for it fast
Important Sale 411
Date: May 16
Opening Time: 9 PM PDT/12 Midnight EDT
Closing Time: Friday May 18 at 12 Midnight PDT or
Sat May 19 at 3 AM.
Guess what! We have COUPONS!!! Discounts good on the last day!
Coupon Code: lulumay07.
When is it good? 12 PM to 12 AM.. the last 12 hours of the sale.
How much? 10%!!! That's enough to help you out with the shipping!
So girls, boys, friends, country and city people, get your computers ready.
Make sure you have registered at www.planetlulu.com-- cuz if you don't you won't be getting that "you are so invited" email. YOU NEED THAT invite to get into the sale. Merely a few clicks away and voila, shopping heaven. So get going and make sure you tell a friend or two.
You can find Lulu on myspace too. Check out www.myspace.com/planetlulu.com for other details and info and sometimes extra coupons (not stackable or combineable).
Girlfriends, I would be remiss in not telling you to check back into THIS BLOG to find out more about the sale because I will have a podcast going up and you can hear about what's in the sale and I will get some images to toss up on to the blog.
Check in, check out and save!!
See ya on the Planet-- Lulu!
Stevie Wilson
If you are anywhere in So. California, this might actually be the biggest three shopping days of the year. Yes, maybe more than Christmas because H&M is coming to town-- TODAY-- 4/12 opening not one but 2 doors at South Coast Plaza at noon.
What's up with the two stores in this penultimate mall of luxe stores? One store is 20,000 square feet of men, women, "hot trend" men, women, children and infant clothing and accessories like you have never seen.
I was there yesterday and was able to walk the store and interviewed the US Director of Press for H&M so there will be a podcast --broken into sections-- that will tell you more about why the 2 stores, what's going on with H&M, their designer relationships and also about some of their more environmentally conscious/aware trends.
Also there is another store in the Bloomingdales wing that is an 8,000 square foot store that is a cherry picked women's trend store. Consider it a spotlight on the hottest of the hot trends from H&M with some basics.
Both stores open at 12 noon with the first 200 shoppers gettingfree gift cards worth anywhere from ten to a couple hundred dollars as a surprise gift. Also there will be "special pricing" just for opening day. Just how long that special pricing lasts is a good guess
.
If you happen to miss the Costa Mesa action, you aren't entirely out of the game! You can hit the Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine Spectrum (junction of the 5 and 405 freeways) for another H&M Store that opens on Friday, 4/13 at 12 noon with the same prize for being one of the first 200 shoppers and special prices as well.
One of the coolest things I can tell you is that what you see in H&M one day will probably NOT be there the next week, so if you find something style savvy, snap it up! H&M gets shipments of goods DAILY and will have stock flowing out of the store super fast and there's a lot to see.
So hit the roads, my peeps and head south to the OC! There's a TON of parking there (free!) and lots of restaurants, shops and not one but TWO H&M stores to explore in South Coast Plaza with one more in Irvine Spectrum.
Check it out! You won't be sorry!
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American Rag is a store based here in LA, that's a hallmark of California and LA style. If you are wondering who/what/where/why about American Rag and want to know more, check out the podcast/blog featuring Marks Werts, the owner of American Rag. It's a HOT LA store on LA with outposts in Fashion Island (Orange County), San Francisco and other stores dotting the country and the globe.
While skinny denim seems to be populating the magazine, let me give you a a style alert --direct from the American Rag denim buyer (it's nice to have friends in the right places) -- of a hot trend that is popping up across Southern California and moving a select style of denim out of her stores FAST. It's been featured in some fashion magazines and it's been seen on the runways but it's already selling here across California. The trend: higher waisted denims and wider leg denims. In American Rag --whether it's in Fashion Island in Newport Beach, American Rag's World Denim Bar on La Brea in LA or in San Francisco -- several pairs of the wide legged, higher rise styles are selling out each week. It's moving fast.
What's so hot about high waisted denims and wide leg denims? It's more figure flattering. Here most women can't wear skinny jeans well. A majority of the email that I get about how to find the best fitting denim is about not being able to wear skinny jeans because they are size 8 or larger or have hips or have thighs etc. Turn to straight leg jeans for the skinny effect if that's what you want.
HOWEVER-- if you are you wanting to be fashion forward, a trendsetter and on the cutting edge, start watching out for-- scratch that-- GO LOOK FOR wider leg jeans and also ones with higher waists. Typically they will come as entire design-- the higher waist jeans will feature a less fitted, wider leg. Think Katherine Hepburn style, think Cate Blanchett style, think runway trends because you can see it in the fall 2007 shows.
Now what's the hottest seller right now at American Rag?
Here is a photo from American Rag featuring the Jenny Jen High Waisted, Wide Leg jeans.
Jenny Jen High-Waisted, Wide Leg Jean is featured in the "Dark Donna Wash". Retailing for about $180.00, it's currently sold in Fashion Island, Newport Beach, LA and San Francisco. The Dark wash is the best seller in all three stores. It also comes in a Light Grey Jackie Fit . It is also a high waisted wide leg. In LA alone, ten pairs have sold in the last two week. It's also selling briskly in Fashion Island and also San Francisco.
So consider that you heard it here first, and go check out the Jenny Jen jeans or go online and start looking for brands that are showing them. Level 99, Brown Label, Paige Premium, Denim of Virtue, Thirteen Denim, Fidelity Denim, and Freedom of Choice all have a wider leg, some have a higher waist, some have both! (Not all brands carried at American Rag or the World Denim Bar) Check it out!
Stevie Wilson
The Spring Clearance Parking Lot Sample Sale---Speggtacular Savings!
Where:
Ma Du Zi (parking lot)
7959 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
*1 block West of Fairfax.....right next to Agent Provacateur*
When:
Friday, March 30th 11-7
Saturday, March 31st 11-7
Sunday, April 1st 12-- till it's gone!
Dear Fashionista,
DD Push, Ma Du Zi and Kelly Nishimoto are coming together to bring you the clearance sale of the season. All inventory will be reduced 50-90% off retail prices. We have to do our spring cleaning to make room for new merchandise.
All of the merchandise is overstock and samples from various different designers and retailers.
We must get rid of it all!!!
We accept cash and all major credit cards.
Spring Clearance Parking Lot Sample Sale-- find dramatic savings on these designers:
A Common Thread
Barbara Bui
Burning Torch
C & C California
Chloe
Costume National
Denim Birds
Development
Dondup
Ernest Sewn
Frankie B.
Indigo Hand
Jaidan
Jean Paul Gaultier
Joie
Juicy Couture
Kelly Nishimoto
La Rok
Levi's
Lotta Stenson
Loy and Ford
Miguelina
Moschino
Nieves Lavi
Nudie
Paige
Paper, Denim and Cloth
Paul Smith
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti
Rozae Nichols
Twelfth St by Cynthia Vincent
Velvet
Wyeth by Todd Magill
***There is a limited selection of some designers.
So HURRY!!****
Treat yourself....you deserve it! Happy Shopping-
DD Push--AKA Designer Discount Push.
Where everything designer is always on sale!
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FREE black jeweled tank top with this coupon
One coupon per paying customer.
Clip this coupon to receive a free black jeweled tank top with a purchase over $100. While supplies last. Early arrival is strongly suggested to receive this offer. This coupon is transferrable.
*You must have this coupon with you to receive this offer*
Good for the Spring Clearance Parking Lot Sample Sale March 30th- April 1st.
There were a few great shows at LA Fashion Week. One of them was a stand-out because where in previous seasons, denim lines dominated the runway, this season there was hardly any denim on the runway as a collection.
The sole denim line featured was Oligo Tissew line has always been about denim as a fabric piece and not the raison d'etre for the line-- meaning it has a full formed collection of tops and bottoms that have serious fashion sense.
Here's a collection of shots that shows you that Christopher Enuke knows what he is doing-- not just with jeans but knits, jackets, pants, denim treatments so that they aren't just your basic jeans-- but he creates unique -- and wearable-- fashion that would work on both coasts!
Photos Courtesy of IMG Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
What you can't see close up is the pinstripe on the pants.. and the jacket is a nicely tailored piece that could be layered with a pencil skirt over a long cashmere sweater.
Waxed denim treated with metallic color suddenly loses the denim effect and becomes something else-- something unique and definitely wearable both day and night-- particularly in LA. Dress it up for holiday with a velvet jacket or some shimmering iridiscent halter top or drop a casual tee to tough it up as Enuke has done here.
A great coat-- while I personally don't love plaids, this one works with the tucked in jeans and it sets off the print tee. It's about fall and Enuke clearly has a collection that shows all aspects and not just mini-dresses
Pieces work together or separately.. and he's married colors that others might think won't work but they work beautifully because of the contrast of the textures.
Perfect fall textures and colors-- even though it's yellow, it's an LA vibe.
Yummy oatmeal sweater sweetened with horizontal stripes and a dusty lavender tee
Oligo Tissew at its best.. one of the most autumnal collections that actually work day and night with a true wit and inspiration that makes it practical for Angelenos and those on the "right " versus the "left" coast.
VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION AND GIBSON/BALDWIN MUSIC EDUCATION teamed up with some of today's hottest names to create "Music By Design" - a program that asks
designers and boutiques to customize brand-new Gibson guitars and auction them online for charity.
MAC Cosmetics designed guitar
Bidding began at this event at the Gibson/Baldwin Music space in Beverly Hills and continues online at VH1.com until March 30th!
Starbucks Decorated Guitar
It was a hip, young crowd, sprinkled with some oldies musicians and everyone was treated to vodka martinis and cupcakes and an acoustic set by Nelson (who flew in especially from New York City) and Ryan Cabrera who cut his tour short to perform for this charity!
Some of the designer guitars available were designed
by:
Justsweet (creative design by JLo),
Lisa Klein,
MAC Cosmetics,
Kiehl's,
Poleci,
Starbucks,
and Von Dutch.
All bids started at $300. These guitars are pieces of art, designed for display only, they are NOT playable instruments. Visit the website to bid!
LISA KLINE BEVERLY HILLS BOUTIQUE CELEBRATION
Hosted by Lisa Kline, Samantha Harris (E!News) and designer Rachel Pally this was a haute party to hit for the new boutique launch from Lisa Klein.
Rachel Palley and Lisa Kline
A smattering of VIP Guests and an overflow crowd, was packed into this beautiful and hip new space on South Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills! Martinis and cocktails were provided by Belvedere and champagne by Chandon flowed with terrific appetizers and cookies provided by
Adonis Catering. The crowd was buying up a storm of Lisa's newest fashions and terrific jewelry line.
A portion of the evening's sales benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Hayden Panettiere and Lisa Kline
Some of the young Hollywood crowd that attended included Hayden Panettiere, Lauren Conrad, Sasha Cohen and Audrina Patridge (The Hills). Lisa Klein's 5th U.S. retail location is at: 315 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills.
Reporting by Karina Mediate
Images courtesy of Film Magic
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