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Blog, blog, blog...

It seems like everyone and his mother has their own blog.  Much more than just an online diary, blog topics cover everything from politics and social issues to discussions about film and TV.  Here at FashionTribes we not only discuss fashion, but movies, makeup and music as well as an assortment of other interesting topics.  But we're not the only kids on the block, so I thought it might be fun to share a handful of my favorite blogs and bloggers with you:

1.  Things I've Bought that I Love - You know her as Kelly Kapoor on The Office, but Mindy Kaling is not only a comic actress and TV writer/producer, she's an avid shopper as well.  She and her friends blog about their coolest purchases at http://mindyephron.blogspot.com/

2.  Celebritology - There are gossip blogs galore, but few do it with as much class and panache as Liz Kelly of The Washington Post.  Whether it's dissecting the latest episode of Lost, weighing in on Britney's most recent shenanigans or compiling a new Friday list, this is definitely a site to bookmark if you love gossip but wouldn't be caught dead buying a tabloid!  http://blog.washingtonpost.com/celebritology/  For more "insider" Hollywood gossip, The Defamer is like the online version of Entourage.

3.  As a writer, I tend to gravitate towards writer's blogs.  A few of my faves are Ken Levine's   who dishes on American Idol as well as recounting his days writing Cheers, M.A.S.H. and Frasier,  The Artful Writer, which focuses on the craft and business of writing and is hosted by Craig Mazin (Scary Movie 3 and 4) and Ted Elliot (Pirate of the Caribbean, Shrek) and Bill Martell's Sex in a Submarine which gives priceless insight into the life of a working screenwriter.

   
4.  Last but not least is fashionista and trendsetter Stevie Wilson's L.A. Story blog.   Focusing on Southern California as a lifestyle and state of mind rather than a destination, Stevie blogs about fashion, music, skincare, shopping, spas--you name it!  If it's new and hip and to die for--she already knows about it and has blogged about it--trust me!  Check it out at http://www.la-story.com/

Stella Louise

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PS Arts Charity and LA Antiques Show Hang Out at the Barker Hanger for Charity! Fashiontribes Life & Style Blog

PS ARTS CHARITY and The L.A. Antiques Show at the
Barker Hanger opened this evening with a terrific
pre-party preview for the next 4 days of the show.
Dealers from all over the world showed their fabulous
wares, and some stunning estate jewlery to a packed
crowd, which included Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Steven Weber and wife modeling some of the jewelry,Debbie Mazure (wearing a red turban) and (the
model/actress on Las Vegas--- Molly Sims? Terrific
cocktails and passed food kept a very young and
beautiful crowd lively and happy, which led to a very
spirited silent auction, all to benefit the PS Arts
charity.  Runs through Sunday, GO! It's an event NOT to be missed!

Taking place at Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Air Center, show hours are from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm on Thursday, 4/26, Friday, 4/27 and Saturday, 4/28. Show hours on Sunday, 11/29 at 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Ticket prices will be $15 for daily admittance, which includes the show catalog.The Antique Dealers Association of California, founded in 1924, is a group of knowledgeable dealers pledged to integrity and fair dealing in the buying and selling of antiques. Members are experts in their individual fields with inventories ranging from 17th century baroque to Americana, from 18th century ceramics to fine rugs and textiles, from fine art to Asian antiquities to 20th century photography and design.

P.S. ARTS mission is to restore arts education programs to public elementary and middle schools in disadvantaged areas, predominantly serving children who live at or below the federal poverty level. This non-profit organization accomplishes this by providing comprehensive, sequential and grade-level appropriate programs in dance, music, theater and visual arts to every child at its 24 partner schools throughout the year from September to June. Since it’s founding by Paul Cummins in 1991 at Crossroads School, P.S. ARTS has positively impacted the lives of tens of thousands of children. Currently, the organization serves 14,000 Pre-K-8 grade students throughout Los Angeles County and California’s Central Valley. P.S. ARTS strives to raise more money to provide even more children with its critical educational tools.

Karina Mediate

Go GREEN--FashionTribes Lifestylist takes a look at the Sundance Channel's series promoting environmental awareness. Fashiontribes Lifestylist GREEN blog!

Newsflash--earth tones are in this spring!  And why shouldn't they be?  With April 22nd designated as "Earth Day" this year, the Sundance Channel shows off its sense of style with an ongoing series highlighting environmental issues titled "The Green."  Debuting Tuesday, April 17th at 9 pm, The Green will feature a variety of environmental subject matter every week through July.

Some of the episodes will feature celebrity "ecoists" (not to be confused with "egoists") such as Tim Robbins, Daryl Hannah, Josh Lucas, Amber Valletta, Laura Dern, Gabrielle Reece, Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson sharing ideas, information and enthusiasm for their cause of choice. 

For more information on the programming and episodes, check out The Green and tune into the Sundance Channel!


Stella Louise

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