LA’s The Place chief Jane Emery interviews “Fashion Star” winner, designer Kara Laricks via Skype about her win and her new designs in 3 different department stores, including Macy’s.

LA’s The Place chief Jane Emery interviewed Caprice Willard via Skype at Fashion Star‘s New York studios.


Stars Dancewear is making headlines with their amazing dancewear line and inspirational blog series, “Stars Girl Empowerment Series”. The Long Beach, CA company founded by entrepreneur, Jennifer Moyers, is making waves in the Australian and overseas markets with their top-of-the-line dancewear clothing. Stars Dancewear was launched in 1999 and has been going strong ever since [...]

Los Angeles based footwear, handbag and accessory designer, Calleen Cordero and Viola Living Jewels invite you to celebrate this holiday season at our seasonal “soiree” sale event. Thursday, December 8th Calleen Cordero Designs 7384 Beverly Blvd (corner of Martel) Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.934.5541 Store Hours 10am-6pm Soiree 6-9pm **Sale is all day** 25% OFF [...]

Holiday Gift Ideas for Him! Moods of Norway, the international brand that has re-invigorated menswear with their exciting colors and style aesthetic has some great offerings for the guys in your life for the holidays. Unique clothes for the trendy man. The design trio at the helm of Moods of Norway aims to spread their [...]

Do you think you’ve got the kutzpah and attitude ala Madonna? Material Girl is hosting a nationwide casting call for the next “Lucky Star” to appear in the national marketing campaign. Madonna and Lola commented, “This is not your standard model search. It’s more about attitude. We are looking for a stylish, adventurous, creative, free [...]

Smallville’s Supergirl Laura Vandervoort is asking, “Who’s skin are you in”? By appearing in her PETA ad as a majestic lizard basking in the sun, Laura reminds us how beautiful reptiles are in their natural habitats—and that that is where they belong. Laura is one of the many actresses that are using their clout to [...]

Actress Stacy Keibler attended “The Ides of March” premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, on October 20th, with her prince, actor George Clooney. She looked stunning in a Maria Lucia Hohan gown. She accessorized with Le Vian earrings and a Hellmuth ring Tongues are wagging that Stacy may just be the one for the [...]

The seasons are changing and so are the hottest Fall fashion trends. Luckily, Stacy London, star of TLC’s What Not to Wear, is one step ahead of us all. As co-founder of Style For Hire, Stacy and her crew of trained and certified personal stylists are bringing affordable in-home wardrobe advice and shopping assistance to [...]

Admit it. We all love to watch her. OK, well, a lot of us anyway. Kim Kardashian is looking LA funky casual cool wearing the krisa Coated Drape Jacket in Black while making her way through LAX International Airport on Sunday, October 2nd. krisa Coated Drape Jacket in Black — $198 http://www.singer22.com/kj-844ct-a.html Photos courtesy of [...]

Besides being the entertainment capital of the world, the world has always looked toward Los Angeles for fashion bourne of LA. And for over 30 years, one of LA’s best-kept secrets, Belldini has been one of the premier fashion companies providing great, quality designs with their ever-evolving lines. Generations of LA women love and own [...]

The PROJECT global trade show was kicked off by a mixer hosted by Designer Yana Khromova at the Vanity Night Club in the Hard Rock Hotel on August 21st. Yana K’s Fall 2011 Collection is filled with luxurious silks and neutral toned prints and patterns that embrace a vintage essence. Yana K has carried over [...]

The Moods of Norway store on Robertson Blvd, in West Hollywood, where all the celebrities shop, is having an end of summer sale this weekend at the store – 113 S Robertson Blvd. Come in for waffles and champagne! Don’t miss your chance to get some of the coolest styles around for up to 70% [...]

Throngs of girls lined the streets of Hollywood Blvd. starting as early as 3 pm on July 18th, with Mark Salling’s “Pipe Dreams” CD’s in hand, to meet and pose with pictures and get their CD’s signed by GLEE actor/singer Mark Salling. As many as there were, the affable hot hunk talked with everyone who [...]

During their festive champagne and cupcake Spring Preview event, Michele Marie PR gave the media, celebrity stylists, and elite fashionistas a sneak peek at what’s hot for Spring/Summer 2011.  It appears as if making ‘bold’ statements in fashion for spring/summer will be the trend – from bold, vibrant colors in jeans and jumpsuits, to bold, [...]

The Sassy City Chicks Los Angeles Fashion Bash is back and hitting the Petersen Automotive Museum on March 24 from 5 – 10 p.m. It’s the Spring Into Fashion extravaganza and many retailers are on board to give Los Angeles amazing discounts and deals for the warmer weather coming up. The discounts are up to [...]

BOUDOIR is set to dazzle Hollywood with their Boudoir Showroom Soiree and Launch Party In the midst of Award Season, While most of the Hollywood chatter focused it’s nominees, top winners and “who was wearing who” at Hollywood events, Glendale-based BOUDOIR announces the launch of it’s brand. BOUDOIR now makes it possible for you to [...]

For ELLE’s February2011 issue (also called The TV Issue), the magazine employed Katie Holmes for cover girl and a full photo shoot, showing the “Dawson’s Creek” beauty in simple yet elegant photos by Carter Smith. On the cover, Holmes dons a sleek little black dress with natural makeup tones and her signature smirk. With an [...]

“Biker Bohemia Rebelliously Priced.” This is the phrase that will be on everyone’s lips as the fashion line William Rast hits Target stores. Founded by Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala, the biker influenced line walks off the runway and rides into Target locations nationwide and online. The limited edition line, which launches December 19th, features [...]

Company 81 is a clothing brand aimed at men ages 18 to 24 and features both collegiate and rugged styles. The newest line for holiday and winter wear consists of plaid patterned shirts, dark jeans and sweaters. The fabrics, styles and washes give Company 81 its vintage style feeling that includes apparel pieces like plaid [...]

Just in time for The Grove’s annual celebrations of holiday cheer, including festive snow, UGG® Australia held its Los Angeles store opening, complete with cocktails and celebrities on-hand. The event also benefited The Children’s Hospital of LA and was co-hosted by Vanity Fair Magazine. The Children’s Hospital of LA is one of eight children’s hospitals [...]

The Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash is returning to Los Angeles on Nov. 4 to the Peterson Automotive Museum, including a complete shopathon for the holiday season and Chevrolet’s “Ride N Drive” program, allowing the shoppers to test drive a brand new vehicle. For those looking to get a jumpstart on this year’s Christmas and [...]

Close your eyes and imagine yourself in an alternate universe full of beautiful reflections in sky high mirrors under a night sky that reminds you of what it must feel like to hallucinate while gazing at the stars. Beautiful metallic clouds hang from the sky and smooth flowering trees inhabit open spaces. As your eyes [...]

Bosnian designer Naida Begeta has brought her newest collections to the Los Angeles area with the opening of her Kao Pao Shu Studio in Santa Monica. Begeta was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and at the age of 12 lived through wartimes in her native home. After the tumultuous years, Begeta was given the opportunity to [...]

The sexy, European high-end line, Faith Connexion is having a sample sale coming up at their gorgeous showroom on Melrose Place. Faith Connexion is a European high-end luxury line with both women’s and men’s fashion, handbags, jewelry, asnd other accessories. Bandage dresses, leather, silk, and intricate details have make Faith Connexion an editor and celebrity [...]

Saturday night, March 13, 2010 at the Grove in Los Angeles, Bebe in conjunction with MOD: Matters on Design held a fashion show presented by Kia Motors America and Hachette Filipacchi Media that showcased their latest upcoming spring 2010 looks. The full day event consisted of test drives of the all-new 2011 Kia Sorento CUV, [...]

On Jan 28-30 the classy, white couches of Suite 511 in The London Hotel in West Hollywood cushioned some of Hollywood’s most luminous stars and designers. One wall showcased a collection of Maggie Coulombe’s sleek, cool fashion line, and in the opposite corner, Michael Marcus cosmetics were on display in all their brilliant colors. As [...]

Fashion has always played a big role during previous Golden Globes celebrations and this year was no exception. Em & Co, a fashion gallery located off 3rd and Fairfax, celebrated style by holding an invitation-only red carpet event Thursday, January 14th. Guests arrived on the red carpet and were greeted by the flash of photographers’ [...]

As the common complaint in physical appearance among women is their stomach, finding a pair of jeans to fit while complimenting the mid section can be pretty tricky.  Realizing that no one was making denims to flatter this area, Lisa Rudes-Sandel set out to change how jeans were made.  With Tummy Tuck jeans, Sandel created [...]

The Go Green Expo, from January 22-24th in Los Angeles, is a must-do activity this weekend as Eco-Panda, the world’s only recycled nylon swimwear line, will be exhibiting at the Go Green Expo with Bianca Peters, the reigning Miss Malibu. Not only will you get to meet Miss Malibu at their booth, but Eco-Panda has [...]

What do Charlie Sheen, Bruce Willis and many of Hollywood’s ‘Hot Men’ have in common? The answer to that lies just under their pricey designer clothes where you will find Bend the Rules underwear, a hot item with the Hollywood “it” crowd.  They love the luxurious fabric, trendy look and fabulous fit. Hollywood A-list men, and even [...]

With many choices under $80, Company 81 fashions fill your Christmas list without emptying your pocket. If you’re looking for budget friendly Christmas gifts, Company 81 matches cost consciousness with the best in fabrics, styles and washes, articulating an overall vintage feel in the line. They bring their refreshing style to everything they make, including [...]

Miami Beach hosted a successful Rock Fashion Week at the Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel this last week. Rain threatened to ruin the affair, but due to such an eye-popping fashion show, attendees were not deterred and stayed despite the downpour. Opening for the week was Russell Simmons’ Argyleculture line, featuring his new American Classic and [...]

Paying full-pop retail?! That’s a thing of the past! Online shoppers everywhere are discovering TheSurpriseStore as they announce their first pop-up sale. Retail stores have felt the crunch of the economy. TheSurpriseStore.com, a premier private online sales vehicle helps branded consumer product companies alleviate their inventory and find new direct-to-consumer channels for marketing and brand [...]

The Scots came out to celebrate Dressed to Kilt, the highest-profile Scottish event in the United States. The highly-anticipated event featured kilted gents and plaid-clad ladies strutting their stuff down the runway for an A-list of judges. Traditional kilts as well as fashion-forward garb are showcased in a lavish display of Scottish pride. Honorary Chairman [...]

The rooftop at Kress nightclub in Hollywood was the perfect set-up for March Fashion Industry Night to get us excited for the spring collections. As the DJ was spinning all the right songs, the crowd enjoyed complimentary Marani Vodka cocktails in anticipation of the show.  The show began with the introduction of Capelta’s 2009 boot [...]

One look at the Daisy Gonzalez collection and you can see why this young Latina is on her way to leaving a permanent mark in the fashion industry. Her one of a kind designs have attracted the owners of the newly opened Jane Joe John Doe Boutique, who requested that a few of her pieces [...]

Italy is steeped in history and culture. Amazing art, music and products have emerged from this small European country for centuries. Rife with beauty, Italy is home to many of the world’s sexiest high-end brands. From clothing to jewelry, beauty products, furniture to fast cars, Italian products always top their class. Following in this tradition [...]

This past month, a re-imagined Jane Doe John Doe Boutique hosted a launch party to showcase its newest designer lines. Many notable Los Angeles designers were featured alongside finalists from Season 5 of Project Runway including finalist Korto Momulu and winner Leanne Marshall, whose looks are very unique, yet very different from one another. Jerell [...]

Laguna Beach Jean Company hosted a huge private bash to commemorate their first anniversary on The Kress rooftop for celebrities and VIPs. The 2009 Laguna Beach Jean Company Titanium Collection of not only jeans but tees, hoodies, and jackets for men and women was unveiled in an electrifying fashion show later in the evening. The [...]

Christmas gift ideas for him and her! Join luxurious, lifestyle brand Juicy Couture, who are a having an exclusive trunk show at Fred Segal Fun in Santa Monica on  Saturday, December 13, 2008.  Become the envy of your friends and grab the latest Juicy styles. They will be fully stocked in the iconic “Juicy Tracksuit”. [...]

Former co-founder and co-owner of hot brand True Religion Brand Jeans, Kym Gold-Lubell, has launched a new women’s line, called Babakul. The French word for “hippie”, the Babakul spring/summer 2009 collection consists of trousers, lightweight denim and vests. Gold-Lubell recently threw an event launching Babakul at her Malibu estate, which drew many famous faces including [...]

Project Angel Food’s mission is to nourish the body and spirit of men, women, and children affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses. All proceeds from the Divine Design event will benefit Project Angel Foods mission to continue to supply meals for people in need. This is the West Coast’s Premiere Shopping Event. This [...]

If the thought of Christmas shopping has you concerned about your budget, don’t fret because this holiday season you’ll be able to buy fantastic designer gifts while saving money in the process. On November 23rd, the Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash will offer major discounts on name brand clothing and accessories for all the fashionistas [...]

Marylou and Daniel Sanders have found a way to both help the environment while looking great. With Poetic Justice, Marylou Marsh-Sanders’ new line, they combine nature with beautiful design to create the most comfortable, innovative clothing. Marylou Marsh-Sanders is no stranger to great fashion. In 1979 she co-founded Sardine Productions, a graphic design and silk-screen [...]

The industry’s top fashion designers and LA’s hottest celebs gathered to attend and showcase their work at the 6th annual TMG/CUUR Style LA: Swim & Resort runway show. The star-studded event held at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica  to benefit the Facial Paralysis Foundation and Stop the Violence/Face the Music and was hosted by [...]

This past week the fashion industry’s top designers converged at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica to raise awareness and money for two worthy causes. Benefiting the Facial Paralysis Foundation and Stop the Violence/Face the Music, the CUUR/TMG Annual Style LA: Swim & Resort Runway Fashion Show showcased beautiful models strutting down the catwalk in [...]

Hip and trendy retailer Intermix celebrated the 3rd Annual VH1 Rock Honors with an exclusive party to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation at their Robertson Blvd. location in Los Angeles.   All the hottest celebrities who share a love for music and fashion gathered at this red carpet event. Dressed in their most trendy [...]

On Friday June 6th Hollywood rocked harder then usual. Clothing company Trendy Rags presented designers Motor City Legends’ and Fresh & Famous’ “Rock The Runway” fashion show. Glamorous event hosted by Joseph Rene with the Valentine Group at uber-chic Opera nightclub. Just before midnight, celebrity designer Joseph Rene cuts from a dark silhouette and commands [...]

Opera Hollywood will be hosting Motor City Legends and Fresh & Famous labels’ showcase of their hottest styles and designs set to hit the runway for the Summer/Fall 2008 season. Motor City Legends and Fresh & Famous, are both vintage-inspired designs that have created a fresh new take on the motorcycle and tattoo culture by [...]

The magic of chaos existed in the photo shoot featuring Top Model/TV personality Adrianne Curry. With everything happening all at one time, Niki Shadrow (Life & Style Editor and Celebrity Stylist) had the ability to keep this potentially overwhelming situation at ease and extremely organized. Niki, the photo shoot producer and stylist, has perfected the [...]

Staying true to her word, singer, songwriter, and fashion entrepreneur Hanna Rochelle Schmieder (known by her fans as HANNA), “has always made it about the music.” The multitalented beauty captivated family and friends as she showcased collections from her successful clothing line Lyric Culture and sampled tracks from her new album “HANNA – Wound & [...]

The Zachariah Bryant Fashion Show at Em & Co was a fabulous affair. The locale was one of the little shops on west 3rd St. As guests came in starting at around 6:30 they were able to look through the wonderful clothes and truly beautiful handmade jewelry on display. Champagne and vodka were served as well [...]

LA’s the Place Magazine is teaming up with the popular boutique Anonymous Venice for another fabulous giveaway. Post your sweetest, funniest, or most romantic Valentine’s Day story below in comments and you will be entered to win amazing clothing and accessories valued at $200.00!   The winner of this giveaway will receive an Anonymous Venice Heart T-Shirt, [...]

I attended the private showing of Los Angeles designer Zachariah Bryant’s new spring line, at Em & Co. Boutique. To say that designer, Zachariah Bryant’s light and breezy persona is reflected in his line is the understatement of the year. The cool air of sophistication that Bryant gives off is infused in every aspect of [...]

Few Angelenos feel the need to cross over the O.C. border. Once on the other side of the Orange County curtain, it is like another country and culture for we Angeleno’s. Like New Yorker’s, all Angelenos could ever want or need appears to be right here in LA proper. Or so we thought. The OC [...]

Already known for being one of the world’s greatest performers as well as activist, it’s no surprise that U2’s Bono has teamed with EDUN – an ethical t-shirt company co-founded by his wife, Ali Hewson and Hard Rock International to launch a new signature series with proceeds benefiting African cotton farmers and the build trade [...]

MALAISHA invites you and your loved ones to the most Glamorous and Extravagant Holiday Trunk Show on 21st December, 2007 at the Luxe Hotel Penthouse Suite, Rodeo Drive, where beauty and fashion are blended together with a topping of sex appeal. Proudly showcasing the most exquisite line of Swarovski studded dresses, ultra chic tops and [...]

Every generation needs a rebel, and in the world of fashion edgy, Canadian designer Jason Dussault is breaking all the rules with his urban hipster apparel and forward thinking philosophy. Fans of the signature brand are screaming “More, more, more!” and with two recent openings in LA and NYC, the new look of cool is [...]

With the new Dussault Motel rocking Melrose, you can now shop and give your rebel the gift of cool with premium Dussault Apparel and accessories. If you don’t live in L.A., check out Dussault’s website and order online.  Hoodies These snuggly silk-lined hoodies are as comfortable as they are distinct. Urban and ready to hit [...]

Ta-Bu (Truly About Being U’s) founder and creative mastermind Marques Massengale, prides himself in creating a different yet wearable line that both celebrities and others can enjoy alike. Using simplistic colors for the soft and cozy hoodies and tee shirts and sparkly tank tops, Marques focuses on creating fashionable styles while still remaining affordable. With [...]

Christmas is just around the corner and if you’re like most people, you haven’t a clue what to get the people in your life.  The holiday season should be filled with friends, family, food and fun – not stress over buying the perfect gift.   We at LA’s the Place have come up with many [...]

Spring 2008 collections from boutique designers and the eco-fashion vanguard were runway displayed this fall in Los Angeles. Industry insiders, celebrities, press, and friends watched models rock playful everyday designs and red carpet possibilities. Music tweaked, pretty strutted, and the fashion show reiterated its status as the modern theatre. Brief striking audio-visual experience, as we like [...]

Fashion savvy people know it’s always important to look good when dressing up and just as important when you’re keeping it casual. We’ve come up with several  items that are sure to make a splash whether you’re putting together the perfect outfit for yourself or shopping for the fashionista on your list. The New Elliott [...]

Hollywood shopping came to the beach Friday November 16th with the opening of La La Land by Anchor Blue on the Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade. Capturing all the essence of the hottest L.A. clubs, La La Land felt more like a lounge than a retail space and allowed guests to feel as though they [...]

Melrose Avenue will never be the same. The Dussault Apperal store, which celebrated its grand opening this past week, blocked off an entire section of Melrose specifically for the star-studded event. Founder, Chairman, and Chief Creative Officer Jason Dussault invited his close friends, Gene Simmons, Criss Angel, and others to celebrate the store opening where they celebrated [...]

Los Angeles was quite the hot spot during Fashion Week, as fashionistas of all kinds came out to see and be seen.  On October 17th, The Gallery Los Angeles, a philanthropic PR firm, got in on the action with The Green Initiative held at Smashbox Studios.  Hoping to raise awareness of sustainable living through fashion, this [...]

Opening on Melrose Avenue on November 8th, the Dussault Apparel Motel store will feature Ready-To-Wear collections for men and women, headwear, jewelry and luggage. As a designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of high-end quality apparel, Dussault Apparel Inc. aims to design innovative and distinctive products for fashion-conscious customers. Their product line includes premium high fashion [...]

Raising more than $120,000 for the charity Clothes Off Our Back, the October 25th Lingerie Art Auction took place at the original Frederick’s of Hollywood.  In it’s 4th year, this star studded event auctioned off corsets designed by some of the biggest names in show business. Making it Happen Hosted by husband and wife team [...]

If you love the feeling of trying on a new pair of jeans, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (NYDJ)- also the maker of Tummy Tuck Jeans- is giving you the chance to make a difference this month in honor of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For each woman who tries on a pair of NYDJ [...]

Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) will be offering numerous special edition products, promotions and events in October that aim to educate and promote breast cancer awareness. Started by Monica Steward after she began battling breast cancer at the young age of only 26, Boarding for Breast Cancer is a non-profit foundation focused on the youth [...]

Stars walked a pink carpet on their way to high-style heaven, otherwise known as Intermix.  The New York fashion favorite has opened its first West Coast store on Robertson Blvd. just across from the Ivy. (Talk about desirable real estate!)   The earliest arrivals to the VIP preview party got the best look at the [...]

High atop the Luxe Hotel on the roof deck penthouse overlooking Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Sheer Cover presented Melanie Segal’s Platinum Emmy Lounge. As the celebrities strolled around the rooftop, they were treated to luxury items, drinks and noshes all while enjoying the beautiful view of the Hollywood Hills.  With comfy couches set up [...]

FULCAGE clothing is the brainchild of actress/designer Christina Fulton and her son Weston Coppola-Cage.  Launching their couture line at the Premier Men store at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles, the mother/son duo will donate the proceeds from FULCAGE to directly support the needs of underprivileged single mothers. Celebrities lending their support to the star-studded [...]

To be really fashionable in LA, you have to get your hands dirty. You can read glossy magazines. You can surf the net until your wrists hurt. You can hit the streets and the shops to see what?s in store and what the Beautiful People are wearing.? Or you can take your lead from the [...]

The Gen Art Fresh Faces Fashion Show has laid the groundwork for many up and coming young designers. With fashion stars such as Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor and Chaiken getting their start at Gen Art, the 13 year event is gearing up to kick start the careers of new and exciting talents who will set [...]

They know what girls like.? And they deliver big time.? If you don?t like to sample fine wines and designer fashions, go on to the next story. Now that we?re all here, we can groove into a truly unique Girls Night Out.? It?s the work of Fashion Co-Op, where discriminating shoppers can meet and buy [...]

You are invited to come out and "Use it to Lose it," as Curr, the #1 selling dietary supplement will host the "Style LA: Swim & Resort Runway Fashion Show” at the Viceroy Hotel on July 30th. Hosted by Shiva Rose, wife of actor Dylan McDermott, the 2007 fashion show will include fashions by Gottex, [...]

Walking into Pierce Mattie’s Los Angeles office/celebrity showroom is tantamount to Carrie Bradshaw walking into a closet full of Chanel – "It’s fabulous!"   But enough of Sex and the City…just who is Pierce Mattie? In a matter of seven years, this New York-based public relations firm boasts bicoastal offices, countless awards and an agency [...]

Inform. Think. Inspire. Feel. Challenge. Innovate. Declare. Truth. Social Atelier launched their globally conscious organic clothing line on Thursday, June 14th at the Tandus Design Center in Culver City. Designers Andrei Nejjar and Yael Afriat have created a debut collection of t-shirts that feature socially focused slogans such as ‘Stop Genocide’, ’39 18 33′, ‘Thailand [...]

Before heading out to the fashion show on Monday evening, I ventured to envision the type of clothing that would emerge from the creative group mind of pro-skateboarders turned Rock and Roll band turned clothing designers. I anticipated seeing coordinated flannels and oversized jeans at the Elmer Ave fashion party. I could not have been [...]

There’s a new name in Los Angeles fashion and it is Meghan T. Kendall’s, Pretty Thing Boutique in Beverly Hills.  This store has a warm and inviting atmosphere with a large storefront window, light pink walls, and white accents.  Opening a fashion boutique was never on the agenda for Meghan T. Kendall, the store’s owner, [...]

One of LA’s best kept secrets is Maggie Wachsberger’s chic clothing store, Malgosia. This store truly combines eclectic and classic styles in one setting. To kick off the summer, Malgosia held the Sonia De Mello Summer Collection and 2008 Sneak Preview on the night of May 23rd. The store was filled with a vibrant surge of energy. Cocktails and [...]

What’s the the hottest new fashion-forward trend? Biore Style Swap Events! These events let you trade in your gently worn jeans, bags, boots, tops, skirts, and much more with other stylish women. Maybe you have a Hermes Scarf you don’t wear anymore and someone else has a pair of Seven Jeans they are tired of, [...]

Well over a dozen of Hollywood’s latest and greatest upcoming television and movie stars gathered at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International in Hollywood last Saturday for an event geared towards a good cause and nothing short of magnificent in glamour and entertainment. Spearheaded and hosted by highly acclaimed model, film and television actress [...]

Spring cleaning can be a major bummer, but the bright side about making all that room is filling it back up again with all the latest spring fashions.  On April 14th, the Highlands Club in the Hollywood and Highland Shopping Center hosted the Fashion Day Soirée, giving fashion lovers the opportunity to shop through over [...]

Fashion and L.A.?They go hand in hand. So it only makes sense that one of the most exciting shopping events of the year is headed to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on April 26th.? For the hottest designers, hippest trends and unbelievable discounts, make your way to TopButton’s Designer Shopping Event. As the premiere fashion [...]

Having excelled in art of skin design, tattoo trailblazer Inkslingers has moved over to the world of fashion design. Using their flair for creativity and originality, these tattoo artists are inking their talents on fabric instead of flesh, as Inkslingers USA offers personalized and traditional designs for the trendy fashion elite. Already a success with [...]

If you’re a person who loves fashion and has a soft spot for kittens, Los Angeles Kitten Fashion Week is the show for you!  Hosted at the fabulous Standard Hotel in the heart of Los Angeles, Kitten Fashion Week was a fresh new venue for emerging International designers. The event was created by designer and [...]

Red Carpets. Palm Trees. Sunny skies. These are the hallmarks of Los Angeles. But L.A. has another calling card: denim. If you didn’t know it before you do know, L.A. is the denim capitol of the world. One of the hottest lines out there, TAG Jeans, proved why all of young Hollywood is clamoring to [...]

Calling all young designers:  Gen Art’s 9th Annual International Styles Competition is now accepting submissions. Fashion darlings like Zac Posen and Rebecca Taylor launched their careers with the help of Gen Art, the leading national arts and entertainment organization, and you could be next. Twenty-five budding young designers will be chosen to vie for more [...]

Come celebrate the kick-off of L.A. Fashion Week with The New Garde: A Celebration of Innovative LA Fashion, sponsored by Kryolan Professional Makeup and Gen Art. The event will debut the Fall 2007 collections of three promising designers in fashion-forward presentations held at Ivar Studios.  Rather than a runway show, Alms, Hazel Brown and Mintee [...]

Spring is just around the corner and its time to stock up on the latest fashions. At Fashion Day Soirée, you’ll find everything you need to look great, and with amazing discounts. Come out to Hollywood on April 14th to shop over 40 of the hottest collections in clothing, handbags, jewelry, accessories, and lifestyle products, [...]

Say it with a shirt – a Local Celebrity T-shirt, that is. This line of hip and witty shirts can be seen on celebrities such as Hayden Panettiere, Tori Spelling, Dane Cook, Sean Paul, and Shane West, and it’s been featured in elite magazines such as Nylon, Cosmpolitan, and FHM. Starting in February, Local Celebrity [...]

Underwear has come out of the closet, so to speak, thanks to celebrities and models who are proud to show off their lacy underthings and the red-hot assets contained (barely, sometimes) within. Still, this doesn’t make it any easier for some of us to put aside our shyness and buy these undergarments, especially for other [...]

For all the fabulous shopping this Tuesday there was a conspicuous lack of dropping thanks to plentiful beverages on hand and a great display of elaborate desserts at the Luxe Hotel in Bel Air.  These people know what they’re doing – a plate piled high with creamy and chocolaty treats was just the fuel I [...]

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and you know what that means: time to get ready for the big date! Don’t have a thing to wear? Don’t have a lot of money to spend? Your prayers have been answered. Next Tuesday at the fabulous Luxe Hotel on Sunset Blvd, from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm is [...]

The little black dress, the crisp white shirt, a classic strand of pearls – to this list of modern fashion basics, you can add the jean jacket. When clothing items become this ubiquitous, it gets harder and harder to distinguish them. Joluka, however, doesn’t think your denim coat needs to be boring, especially when it’s [...]

Melody Kulp has the Midas touch when it comes to creating fun, flirty styles and trends. Sweetees, her collection of sassy, sexy t-shirts, dresses, tops, and skirts, would win her enough bragging rights for any young entrepreneur, especially when they’re worn by celebrities such as Beyonce, Kate Hudson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Drew Barrymore, to name [...]

Much more than a fad, Pashminas have become a mainstay of every fashionable woman’s wardrobe, and since 2003, The Pashmina Store has been the go-to source for the best-quality pashmina and pashmina-blend scarves, wraps, shawls, and blankets. In addition to providing the finest examples of pashminas available, The Pashmina Store also comes through with fair [...]

Skateboarders enjoy a perpetually laid-back reputation, but there’s more to this youthful subculture than high-tops and hoodies. Skate culture has spread far and wide – see Tony Hawk’s videogame empire for proof. Angel Cabada, the founder and owner of Costa Mesa-based KR3W Apparel, is another skaterboarder-turned-businessman who has his eyes set on both the bottom [...]

Chip and Pepper Jeans are some of the hottest demin out there. This is a rare opportunity! And what a great time of year to take advantage of this. See you there…? Chip & Pepper is now selling online!?www.chipandpepper.com Read our article on Chip and Pepper…

Denim jeans are as Americana as apple pie, thanks to Levi Strauss, but the jeans you currently see on women are a far cry from those clunky workman’s trousers dreamed up by their original designer. The modern woman demands a certain sense of style, specifically one that flatters their shape. They have a sea of [...]

High-profile, well-dressed guests filed past framed photos of classic Hollywood heavyweights into the private, members-only Friars Club in Beverly Hills for the Zedcards.com launch party on Friday, November 10. The event had a dual purpose: launch Zedcards.com, the actor/model/photographer-focused social networking website that?s the brainchild of Friar?s Club owner Darren Schaeffer; and support Invisible Children [...]

If you are a designer jeans junkie, you know the tell-tale signs. You already have at least 4 pairs. You check out the jeans? back pocket on other girls? to see what the label is (c?mon, you know you?ve done it!). And of course, you are always on the look out for the next great [...]

W Hotel Shop Package Wrap up the year in W style. W Hotels knows how hard it can be to find the perfect gifts for the fashionista in your life, so they’re offering the ultimate shopping experience. Shop ’til you drop this holiday season with the Shop package with more than $150 worth of shopping [...]

You may not know the Surly Girl line by name, but you certainly know it by sight. These playful but sophisticated clutches and bags have been mainstays of the red carpet and on TV series such as "Desperate Housewives" and "Arrested Development". Eva Longoria, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Nicolette Sheridan, Britney Spears, Rachel Hunter, Christina Milian, [...]

When future fashion historians look back to the first decade of the 21st century, they may note that stylish men and women of the time were lucky enough to find themselves in the golden age of denim. Designer jeans, of course, go back to the 1970s at the least, but in the last few years, [...]

It was a pink carpet, that lead to pink ribbons that lead to ?Shopping for a Cure?- In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Popsy Botique colored itself pink for their launch party, and donated 10% of all proceeds to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. The party was animated with DJ rhythms, [...]

Host Traci Bingham showed her love of Forplay to CEO Houman Salem by giving him a big squeeze. Page Kennedy of ‘Weeds’, ‘S.W.A.T’., and ‘Desperate Housewives’ was spotted trying to catch a glimpse of the show over the crowd, as well as Emmanuelle Vaugier of ‘Saw 2′ and ‘One Tree Hill’, who was having a [...]

Yet another piece of Hollywood was lit up in beauty and glamour in Kami Shade’s “LA Fashion Week INVADES Hollywood” fashion show, held last Friday, Oct. 20 at the Loggio Rooftop restaurant.Amidst elegant dining and a view overlooking the Hollywood Walk of Fame, more than 50 of the latest designs and styles by some of [...]

How do you wrap up the madness that is Fashion Week in a fun way with “L.A” written all over it? With a Zoolander-esque fashion walk off, silly! Tongues were wagging and feet were tapping at the first annual Fashion Walk Off by cutting edge fashion magazine TDink.com. The night was hosted at Submerged Art [...]

From behind the concrete walls that separated the chic scene from the generic parking lot, pounding music suggested a party was in the works. It was still early and people were arriving few and far between. The free drinks from 9-10:00 were not enough to lure this affluent crowd to join the music so early. [...]

Chilling rain and thunderstorms could not keep LA?s fashionable set away from the 9th Annual Fresh Faces of Fashion Show.Hosted by Gen Art, and sponsored by the hot new Blackberry Pearl, the event took place at the large and in charge Barkar Hangar at the Santa Monica airport. The night was emceed by the lovely [...]

Billion Dollar Babes, the gold standard when it comes to premium sample sales, made its return to Los Angeles with style for a two-day weekend fashion blowout in late Septmeber. Young starlets flocked to the Sony Pictures Studios atrium where they could scoop up the latest designer clothing and accessories at outrageously discount prices. The [...]

Hollywood’s newest shopping experience “Hollywood Shop Til’ You Drop”, presented by the fabulous Kami Shade, is a celebrity and media magnet. On Saturday, September 23rd,the fabulous came to the Hollywood and Highland Entertainment Complex, to indulge in a day of complimentary manicures, massages and MAC makeovers, shop the latest trends in men’s and women’s clothing, [...]

From the fitness capital of the world, Brazil, home to sexy beaches, beautiful bodies, and endless entertainment, now to arrive are the new Brazilian bikini?s designed by Carolina Camara. The Carolina Brasil Bikini line offers a 1960 glamorous appeal that combines the look of a colorful candy store, fresh picked flowers, and bright colors destined [...]