NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH!! NEWS FLASH!!!
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?
NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH!! NEWS FLASH!!!
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
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
Stay Tuned BOYS and GIRLS.. there are HOT Updates hitting the LA STORY and also CoolPicking.com blogs about the situation with Fashiontribes, Second City Style, TheBudgetFashionista and other bloggers regarding this situation. It's definitely NOT cooling down-- It's hitting the BOILING stage about now
If you are a "shoe addict" (or someone seriously addicted-- "shoe ho"), you are familiar with the brand Stuart Weitzman. Known in the industry as a craftsman and designer of gorgeous shoes that fit well and have cutting edge styles for the fashionista in you, there is always a run on his shoes when a new collection comes out.
Weitzman is known for great style in the entertainment biz because he creates a collection of Oscar worthy shoes every Academy Awards season and it's typically a six to seven figure shoe that is worn by some extremely lucky actress who attends the Oscar ceremonies. The collection is sold for about a month after the Oscars and the "special shoe" goes out on tour. Celebs clamour for Weitzman shoes because 1) they are gorgeous and 2) they are extremely comfortable.
Now you can get styles similar to those worn by celebrities (and in some case are the same styles)! The Stuart Weitzman store is featuring a TRUNK SHOW in Beverly Hills to launch his fall collection.
Sashay Peep Toe Pump in Fire Patent.
This is an opportunity to choose your favorite styles in an extensive range of sizes: 6-12 AAAA, 5-12 AA, 4-12 B and 5-11 C and not have to worry about availability because they are all there.
Circle May 21-23 on your Smartphone Calendar dolls, because the Fall Stuart Weitzman Collection will be in town and get your toes into some gorge shoes for fall.
Times: 10am – 6pm
Location: Stuart Weitzman
437 North Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 860-9600
Definitely get there -- and get there early! I am telling you now so that you can block out some serious time for shoe hunting!
See you at Stuart's place!
Stevie Wilson
Come on girlies! If you missed the fem Fashion Elements sale last week at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica (or didn't but want to shop till your credit card smokes), then get your gas tank filled up and head to the OC -- to the Irvine Hilton (just off the Freeway!) and fill your trunk with designer clothing and accessories at MUCH LESS THAN RETAIL PRICES!!
What brands are you going to see? Check out these babies:
Orange County
2B Free-- Love them!
American Laser Centers
B. Boheme
BCBG--works for me!
Blowout Men
Cheena Chandra Jewelry-- GORGE jewelry
Christine Price Inc.
Contrabrand
Convoy
Eleanor Group - Spa Services--heavenly
Flux Nouveau
Geren Ford-Yummy!
Joan Nguyen
Julieri
Kristin Kahle Design--fabulous belts
La Chica Chic-- the most adorable bags
Lesa Wallace Handbags
Marisa K
Mike & Chris-- killer brand I have 4 pieces from this line
Nap
Natalie Anne Designs
Nyali
People for Peace- love them!
Rock de Goth
Rock & Republic-- rockin' jeans
San Damian Collection
Shop Robertson
Shu Shu Belts
T-Bags
Theresa Kathryn--great bags!
Too Faced Cosmetics-- Gorgeous cosmetics
Wahine Jewelry
Yoga Army-- cool yoga and leisure wear
Yesodra's Designs
And More…
Event sponsors include
944 Magazine, MONSTER Energy, ZMario, Sambazon and more!
The VIP shopping starts at 11 AM. Best to get going early and do order tickets online-- it speeds you through the check in process and saves you dinero!
Shop, get a spa treatment, have fun!
What more can a girl ask for!
Stevie Wilson
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Envirosax is a line of cool, fun, chic totes that actually fold up into tiny pouches for you to toss in a suitcase, a car trunk or in your desk at work. Rather than use disgusting plastic bags that rip, tear and help destroy the environment, you can use an Envirosax and have something fashion forward, unique design and environmentally friendly.
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Envirosax® says it best themselves so I am going to let them do the "talking" here since it's their product and they state their case quite well>
The philosophy of Envirosax® is to help create a better future for our planet by spreading the environmental message through colour and script using the Envirosax® eco-friendly bag as the vehicle.
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Envirosax is proud to help protect the environment for tomorrow’s offspring by providing an eco-friendly alternative to plastic shopping bags that threaten a healthy eco-system. Envirosax bags are lightweight, portable, waterproof and each one holds the equivalent of two supermarket plastic bags thanks to reinforced seams. To view the full range of Envirosax and enter our online shop click on eco friendly bags.
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Envirosax believes in environmental sustainability and as an advocate for environmental sustainability has also designed a range of rash vests and UV sun-shirts, with a percentage of the profits from the sale of each rash vest donated to the Australian Marine Conservation Society, a non-profit organisation which protects our ocean wildlife. Click on rash vest Click on rash vests to view the full range of stylish rash vests and sunsuits. Envirosax rash vests are made in Australia.
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Envirosax® originates from Currumbin Valley in South East Queensland, Australia. The Envirosax team uses renewable and recyclable products where possible, and is committed to operating on ecologically sustainable principles.
All Natural ORGANIC Hemp Bag
Situated on 10 acres of pristine Australian rainforest, the Envirosax team’s abode is totally ecologically sustainable with solar hot water and photovoltaic cells for electricity. A sewage system recycles waste water, watering the extensive permaculture gardens and filtered rainwater tanks provide the premises with water. Envirosax bags are designed in Australia and made in China.
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Envirosax is committed to spreading the environmental message across the globe. Envirosax feels it has a responsibility to help educate the global community in the four areas of sustainability, environmental, social, cultural and economic. Visit the Sustainability Education Resources page to see our environmental resource tool for educators, parents and children of all ages.
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Envirosax is committed in keeping up to date with sustainable practises around the world, and this year an Envirosax team member attended The Second International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability - in Hanoi and HaLong Bay, Vietnam. In January 2007 an Envirosax team member will be speaking at the Third International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability in Chennai, India.
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Re-thinking the future of shopping, Envirosax stylish carry-all bags simultaneously rescue shoppers from the mundanity of unfashionable choices, and the planet from the dangers of unconscionable choices. Envirosax bags are an exciting new medium for the message of environmental sustainability and a move in the right direction for the evolution of a culture. Click on eco friendly bags to view and PURCHASE an Envirosax eco-chic tote now and reduce the use of millions of plastic bags - it is a move in the right direction.
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Envirosax® ~ The Logo
The three bags signify the environmental alternative to plastic bags. Each of the images that appear on the bags has a philosophy behind it. The leaf represents flora and the eco-friendly nature of the bags; the fragile butterfly represents fauna whose habitat is conserved through the eradication of plastic bags. The classic “recycle” logo is captured with a brush stroke, which also recognises the artists involved in designing Envirosax®
Envirosax® is not only a smart solution, it’s a philosophy, a move in the right direction, it is the evolution of a culture.
So now that you have read this far-- and seen the cool little designs, you can buy a set of these cool bags in a great pouch for very little money and be very chic and be environmentally aware. It takes all of our efforts to make a difference and each of us can take part in making a small change that will add up to something major.
So go shopping: buy Envirosax and still go shopping!
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
Iridesse is both a real store and also a dot.com from Tiffany that specializes in just PEARLS!!! Wow.. we do love pearls. Perfect for brides and perfectly suited for MOTHER'S Day. So take a hint from the photo above that indicates a SALE is going on .. so get over there pronto to a store, call in an order, or do it online and get Mom a big bouquet and tell her the pressie is on the way.
We did do a little cherry picking of jewelry for you though.. we always love to help you out in a pinch. A get this-- the prices won't break anyone's bank!
Cultured freshwater black baroque pearl hoop earrings in sterling silver. Cultured freshwater pearls, 10-11mm. $110 ( yummy!)
Cultured freshwater black near round pearl and leather bracelet with sterling silver beading. Cultured freshwater pearls, 5.5-6mm. Bracelet, 7.5" long. $70
Edgy but fun and shows that pearls can be hip too!
Cultured freshwater multicolor oval pearl butterfly lariat necklace in sterling silver. Cultured freshwater pearls, 8-9mm. Original price, $145. Now 15% off.
$123 (WOW!! What a great deal! PINK Pearls and this is HOT!)
So skidaddle over to Iridesse for gorge jewelry. Or check out this page for locations near you and an 800 number too.
Happy shopping!
Stevie Wilson
Vilebrequin and Men’s Vogue magazine have joined forces to celebrate summer style by hosting an online charity auction of one-of-a-kind celebrity customized swim trunks from the luxe St. Tropez Company to benefit Project Angel Food.
A VIP invitation-only event on Wednesday, May 9th at Vilebrequin’s Beverly Hills boutique located at 2 Rodeo Drive show off all the auction items and were definitely a great hit with the crowd of celebs and noted guests featuring 10 Cane Cocktails (YUM).
All items will be on display at Vilebrequin for one week (ending May 16th) and during that time the Company will also designate a portion of sales to the charity.
Celebrities were provided with Vilebrequin’s classic Moorea style swim trunks in white and colors along with a colored fabric markers and were offered the opportunity to create an original design using the nylon fabric as a blank canvas to create their original masterpieces.
An elite roster of celebrities have rallied together to support Project Angel Food. Those who have customized swim trunks include:
• Sir Elton John & David Furnish
• Eric McCormack & his son Finnigan
• Andy Garcia & his son Andrés
• Gary Payton & his sons Julian & Gary II
• The cast of NBC’s “Friday Night Lights”
Each lot will also include a special gift from Men’s Vogue magazine honoring the celebrity as well as a $300 store gift certificate from Vilebrequin. Bidding begins on Thursday, May 10th and closes Thursday, May 24th at 6PM EST at www.charityfolks.com/PAF.
For over 30-years Vilebrequin, the world-renowned men’s and boy’s swimwear manufacturer from St. Tropez has been outfitting the most stylish men with their vibrant and colorful swim trunks. Please visit www.vilebrequin.com.
Project Angel Food is the only organization that delivers freshly-cooked, nutritiously-appropriate meals, free-of-charge to men, women and children debilitated by cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses throughout Los Angeles County. Clients range in age from 7 to 104. Thanks to a devoted corps of volunteers, they prepare and deliver more than 1,300 meals each day. Project Angel Food has never maintained a waiting list and has never turned anyone away who is eligible for their meals.
Charity Folks is the leading online marketplace for nonprofit fundraising, corporate cause marketing campaigns and celebrity-driven charity initiatives; a cross-market penetration that has made them the "go-to" in the field of ePhilanthropy. Among its special partners are hallmark nonprofits, including Entertainment Industry Foundation and The World Wildlife Fund; A-list celebrities, such as Alicia Keys and Morgan Freeman; and top-brand corporations, including Cadillac and Esquire Magazine.
Stevie Wilson
Art Attacks and Strokes Bead Lunar Eclipse
This season, approach buying clothing and accessories as making a statement about you. An easy way to spice up a wardrobe is with jewelry-- Not just any jewelry and let's skip the bling please. Check out the more unusual presentations: look for pieces that are truly "outside the box" in terms of presentation and construction. Where would find such artwork+jewelry?
Art Attacks and Strokes.com is a one-stop museum, wish-book, idea book and lots more. It's more than jewelry but for this blog -- it's ONLY about the jewelry and the elegant simplicity of select pieces-- and they are made out of pyrex glass mixed with different minerals to create colors.
Chad Pitts is the master designer, artist and head magician (read THE magician) and creative genius behind Art Attacks and Strokes. There is more to the name of his company than pun-ful humor.. there is a message.
On his site, he posts this message
The goal at Art Attacks & Strokes is not only to create and promote glass art, but also to support environmental projects and art awareness programs. Art Attacks & Strokes is in the process of developing an “art-reach” program, with the goal of inspiring and evoking creativity in people from all walks of life. We particularly desire to reach individuals who ordinarily might not be introduced or exposed to the healing and therapeutic benefits of creating.
One of the leading factors of health problems is STRESS, and one of the best ways to relieve stress is through the creative process. Creative expression can come in any form: from painting, sculpting and glass blowing to dancing, building, to cooking and making music. Thank you for your interest in Art Attacks & Strokes. We hope you are pleased and inspired by what you see!
For himself, for others, he works and he teaches glass-blowing to help others create lovely objects. While the act of creation is so truly magical, it takes more than an act of winding, blowing, twisting the glass to turn out these beautiful pieces. It takes a creative mind-- thoughtful of color and how minerals interact with glass and are affected by heat.
This gorgeous heart is done in glass with gold that turns pink in the firing process. It's so amazing.
This is the Water Cross-- named for the water type tones in it.
What's so unique is that piece is different and he does custom work too -- so you can have something made for yourself, for a gift (Mother's Day, Father's Day, Bridal, Birthday) that's truly special.
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This is the Rose Petal Pendant
There are othershapes that he works with-- tablets and spheres are really interesting and they lay nicely at the neck and are very low-key but can draw a lot of attention.
Contact Chad through ArtAttacksandstrokes.com website or through
www.myspace.com/artattacksandstrokes page. Check it out. Prices are on the photos. You can call or email him with requests.
I find the jewelry to be phenomenally gorgeous. It's unique and I have both a tablet and a bead and they look different when threaded on a gold or silver chain but they also work on rubber or leather string too. So it's up to you how you want it to look and it's as easy as threading the bead to change the look from funky to polished.
So don't have a heart attack-- have an ART ATTACK and shop your heart out at Art Attack and Strokes.
Finding the right pair of shoes isn't always the easiest thing. You see something in a magazine but the price tag might make a serious dent in the CC or it might just a style you see in your mind. If bright colorful shoes are on your mind right now -- particularly those at a great price tag, then check out Urbanoutfitters.com for some schweet shoes that are just begging to be bought.
Here's a hot pair that's perfect for the season.
