Alexis Studio Design L.L.C.

Alexis Gopal, owner of Alexis Studio Design L.L.C., discovered her love of jewelrymaking as a child, when her mother would take her into Manhattan to visit the many bead stores. She taught herself how to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces, and throughout high school and college, friends would ask where she acquired her jewelry. She ended up giving many pieces of jewelry away. Her hobby came to a screeching halt when she attended medical school, which left little time for leisure. However, due to family circumstances, Alexis stopped practicing medicine, and in 2006 started Alexis Studio Design.Alexis enjoys working with many varied materials, including gemstones, wire mesh, polymer clay, precious and base metals, and fabrics. She travels extensively in search of unusual materials to use in her designs, and last year started a second business, LexiBeads, to supply these unusual components to other jewelry artists as well. Recently, Alexis Studio Design gifted her “Asian Moonlight Earrings” at the 2012 GBK Productions Golden Globes Awards Gift Lounge, and will participate in the 2012 GBK Productions Academy Award Gift Lounge, the 2012 GBK Productions MTV Movie Awards Gift Lounge, and will exhibit at NYC Fashion Week in February 2012. www.AlexisStudioDesign.com

Sahetah’s Jewelry

Sahetah’s Jewelry came to life when Melissa Arnold came to the realization that she would need to take care of her grandfather full time for many years to come.  At the age of 22, Melissa began teaching herself how to design jewelry and eventually found her calling making feminine steampunk and vintage style designs. Melissa focuses on vibrant crystals and antique brass pocket watches to create steampunk jewelry with a whimsical and enchanting feel. Melissa’s vintage style designs revolve around her hand dyed and air brushed Lucite flowers to create more elegant looks fitting for all ages. Melissa’s unique designs can be found at www. SahetahsJewelry.com

Lapis Beach

Lauren Hoehn is the designer and creator of Lapis Beach Jewelry. A modern and unique line of hand knit accessories. From statement cuff bracelets, to sexy chokers and cocktail rings, every bead is handpicked, hand strung and hand knit, producing a one of a kind piece of wearable art.  With a background in art, Lauren’s love of color shines through her Lapisbeach pieces. New stones are constantly added to create evolving color lines and creations. Currently Lapisbeach offers two types of knitted jewelry, a soft knit fiber line strung with various semi precious stones and a sleek wire knit line adorned with pearls and crystals. All pieces are hand knit on knitting needles by Lauren and no two ever come out the same. This feminine unique line of jewelry can go from casual to couture with a simple change of outfit. Lauren has been working on a new line of oversized statement pieces to be unveiled in 2012. Lapisbeach jewelry pieces have been featured in numerous local magazines, papers, blogs and recently participated with The Artisan Group at the GBK Productions Golden Globes Celebrity Gift Lounge www.LapisBeach.etsy.com

Hearts Of Stone Jewelry

Los Angeles based costume industry professional, Rachel Leathers, has taken her lifelong love of all things rocks, gems and minerals, and created a line of jewelry with the focus of showcasing the natural beauty of the stones. Hearts of Stone Jewelry is original handmade jewelry and features heart carved semi-precious and natural stones. The line consists of earrings, necklaces, coordinating necklace and earring sets, and solo heart chokers. Sold online on Etsy, and as a contributing artist on MusesMag.com, and locally at the Majestical Roof in Pasadena, CA.  Rachel likes to incorporate metal beads and charms, crystals, other shaped stones based on color and texture, and use interesting motifs to bring a bold presence to each piece. No matter the simplicity or elaborateness of the design, any gemstone lover can find a heart of stone to wear and love. www.HrtsofStone.etsy.com

Sari Blue

Beautiful, simply designed jewelry to add peace, positivity and a bit of fun to your style!  Many people, no matter which corner of the map they come from, are familiar with the ancient notion of the Evil Eye. There’s nothing evil about it! SariBlue is a fun, hip, wear-it-everyday jewelry collection centered on the power and theory of this universally recognizable symbol.  Owner and designer Sari says “Wearing SariBlue jewelry will help ward off harmful forces while creating good luck. At the same time you’ll look totally fab!”  Every SariBlue item is unique, all the glass beads used are handmade using centuries old traditional Turkish methods and therefore not one bead is the same.  The use of these unique and exclusive beads creates the sense of distinctiveness in every piece. As a proud member of The Artisan Group, SariBlue was featured at the GBK Luxury Lounge in honor of The Golden Globes, will have recognition at the Oscars with her business cards and an ad in the Event Guide for the TAG/GBK Event.  Sari is also thrilled to have gifted a number of Hollywood’s Elite custom pieces from her collection. These earrings crafted for Zooey Deschanel have become one of the most popular items for SariBlue:  http://www.sariblue.com

Luster Metal Works

Susan Harbourt, the artist behind Luster Metal Works, is an engineer by training, an artist by accident, and a self taught metalsmith by choice.  One fateful night, she was helping her husband renovate the electrical system their Edwardian era house, when she found herself surrounded by piles of gleaming copper wire that they had just removed.  She picked up a few scraps and wove them into a bracelet, a spark was ignited and Luster was born in that very moment.  Now Susan loves to experiment with metal and see where her hammer takes her and feeling the magic of making metal transform from something you would dismiss as a scrap to an amazing work of art.  She primarily works in recycled sterling silver and reclaimed copper making an array of rings, necklaces, bracelets, bookmarks, and sentimental gifts and is in heaven when at her bench with all tools in action; saw, torch, hammers, anvil, and the list goes on…   Let Susan help you find your own Luster and Outshine the Ordinary. Recently the “Interlaced Circles Copper Cuff” by Luster was gifted at the 2012 GBK Productions Golden Globes Awards Gift Lounge to celebrities and members of the press.  Susan is anticipating the Spring launch of her “Forget-Me-Not” line of Jewelry at the 2012 GBK Productions Academy Award Gift Lounge.  Ta add a little Luster to your life visit www.LusterMetalWorks.com

Jewels For Hope

Sandy D’Andrea started Jewels For Hope in 2009. Sandy, completely self-taught, decided her jewelry has to have a purpose. For every sale made Jewels For Hope donates portions of the profits of every sale made to one of several major organizations close to both the owner’s hearts. After being a caregiver to her mother for almost a decade, who had suffered from Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia, while still being a mom to her 3 girls, husband, and 2 black labs) she never had a night off. She doesn’t want that for any caregiver out there. She wants to be able to give a caregiver some money and say “Here, have a night out to dinner with your family. Hire an aid for the night”. Sandy’s eldest daughter Stevie Lynn feels the same way, which is why she joined the company in early 2010. Stevie, who graduated from FIT with a degree in Marketing handles the promotion of Jewels For Hope, and also is learning the art of jewelry design from her mother. The perfect combination! Stevie & Sandy combine both of their styles into their work, so Jewels For Hope has a little bit of everything, for everyone; the classic look of Audrey Hepburn, sassy feel of Betsey Johnson, and the bohemian style of Janice Joplin, all made from the heart! This mother/daughter duo believes everyone should give back in any way they can. Look Great and Donate – it doesn’t have to be one or the other! www.jewelsforhope.net

Expression of Hope Rings

Holly Freese is a 28 year old mom-entrepreneur. She founded Expression Rings of Hope in May 2010 after losing a close friend to Stage 4 renal cell carcinoma at the young age of 29. He inspired her to create a business that gives back to help raise funds to finding a cure. Holly hand-makes Swarovski crystal cocktail rings that Symbolize Hope. Each ring is threaded using bicone Swarovski crystals and woven with Miyuki Delica seed beads. In memory of her friend, she donates a portion from each sale to the V Foundation for Cancer Research. She is hoping to continue to spread her message Bling For A Cause and raise funds for finding a cure. She also recently just launched a Mens and Women’s clothing line with shirts for the Fighter, Survivor and Supporter. www.ExpressionRingsOfHope.com

A.W.E. Modern Jewelry

Deb Soromenho, creator and designer of A.W.E. Modern Artisan Jewelry, has been creating sterling silver, bronze, and copper jewelry since 2009. Focusing on the use of unique shape and texture, Deb designs jewelry with a modern, feminine look that feels well traveled, earthy, and exciting. Each piece of jewelry is meticulously handcrafted using only the finest materials such as high quality metals and natural elements like leather, silk, hemp, pearls, and gemstones. A warm, aged patina and satiny finish complete each unique design.Deb’s jewelry is sold in boutiques and galleries throughout the US as well as online at awejewelry.com. Her jewelry has been featured in many publications and was recently worn by Nia Peeples on the primetime tv show “Pretty Little Liars”. www.awejewelry.com

Kath’s Elegant Accessories, LLC

Kathy C. Messick of Kath’s Elegant Accessories, LLC has always loved being creative. She launched her jewelry line, Kath’s Elegant Accessories, LLC, because of the satisfaction she discovered when knitting with wire. Kath loves to create unusual and unique pieces that really say something about the wearer. Big, bold, statement jewelry, for those days when the wearer proclaims, “Look at me”! Flower inspired pieces to compliment that flirty dress. Earrings perfect for that special occasion. Feather jewelry sets for that trendy concert or event. Kath’s desire is that the wearer take her designs and make them their own. Her designs are available at www.KathsElegantAccessories.com.

dbk design arts

Debrah Block Krol’s gift to the press at the Golden Globes were her gemstone cuffs. They are made of enameled copper mesh, fiber and ribbons, gemstones and pearls, and are lined in the softest leather. Debrah explains,” I love the contrast of the almost industrial feel of the wire mesh against the soft textile and the luxe, shiny gemstones.”Debrah’s gift to the press at the upcoming Oscars GBK Celebrity Gift Lounge will be her exquisite mermaid bracelets, which are made of copper mesh and freshwater pearls. Debrah creates elegant, edgy jewelry and accessories that delight and bring pleasure to the wearer. She enjoys using materials in unexpected ways to achieve beautiful results, and at it’s heart, her work is always about color. Her training is as a painter and that is the basis of all her work – re-imagining painterly techniques in new ways.” Each piece Debrah makes is one of a kind. Her company, dbk design arts creates several different lines including mesh jewelry, gemstone jewelry, hand knit items and hand dyed, felted cotton or wool and silk scarves. Debrah loves fiber and most of her work incorporates textiles in some way.
In her own words, “In the end, it is about making beautiful things.” www.dbkdesignarts.com

Caroline G

Carrie McQuaid, owner of Caroline G., originally started her business as a hobby in 2010. She used her love of color and her creative spirit to turn her hobby into a full time business. Her products are most often seen walking down the aisle on the heads of flower girls, bridesmaids, and brides. She loves making each piece by hand exactly to her customer’s liking. In 2012, she is partnering her business with non-profits organizations such as To Write Love on Her Arms and The Kind Campaign. She will be donating part of the proceeds from the sale of her Bracelets for Change to help support these causes. Carrie has also used her business for good by donating products to auctions and fundraisers. www.carolineg.bigcartel.com The headband on the little girl was in the gift bags at the Golden Globe suites.

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Solstice Sunglass Boutique fitted a variety of bold names with the new Spring 2012 collection this weekend at the Sundance Film Festival, including brands such as Boss Black, Boss Orange, Carrera, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci, and YSL.

Talent attendees included Emily Blunt, Kate Bosworth, Lake Bell, Laura Prepon, Nia Vardalos, Tyler Hilton, Geoffrey Arend, Christina Hendricks, Megan Park, Anthony Mackie, Dylan O’Brien, Byrdie Bell, Casper Van Dien, Kaycee Stroh, Andie McDowell, Julie Marie Berman, Grant Harvey, Katie Aselton, Jesse Williams, Justin Long, Laetitia Casta, and more.

(from clockwise left) Nia Vardalos, Laura Prepon, Lake Bell, Kate Bosworth, Katie Aselton and Andie McDowell.

Justin Long is probably used to being surrounded by the young ladies, but grandmas? As Justin made his way over to Solstice Sunglass Boutique on Sunday, he forgot his shopping bags on a nearby coach, which he purposely had left behind, and was surprised to see an 80-year -old woman tapping his shoulder with the bags in her hand. The older lady seemed to have a crush on the actor as she sat down next to him when he was trying on sunglasses from Boss Black and gave her opinion on every pair he tried on.

Laura Prepon pulled a classic move on Friday, getting in the car in a hurry; she forgot her shades on the roof and accidentally drove off.  Thankfully Solstice Sunglass Boutique at The Bertolli Meal Soup Chalet hosted by GenArt was there for her to pick up a new pair. Dressed in a furry black and gray animal hat with ears – given to her by her “hippie sister” – she slipped on Tommy Hilfiger shades to match her ski bunny outfit.

Andie McDowell had no movie at Sundance this year, but that didn’t stop her from attending the festival for charity. Andie slipped on a pair of Marc Jacobs shades at Solstice Sunglass Boutique before heading out into the cold.

Snowboarding or Skiing? That was the existential question in hot debate between Black Rock co-stars Kate Bosworth, Lake Bell and Katie Aselton, all in Park City for their film premiere. Kate admitted that she hadn’t even tried snowboarding.. The trio agreed that skiing is preferred among the ladies, but après-ski by a warm fire is the real winner. Kate admitted that she hadn’t even tried snowboarding. As the true fashionista in the group, Kate gave pointers to her friends, pointing out a pair Marc Jacobs at the Solstice Sunglass Boutique lounge that she liked and suggested them to Lake, who ended up with a pair of YSL shades.

(from clockwise left) Laura Prepon, Anthony Mackie, Emily Blunt

Tyler Hilton picked out shades for his longtime girlfriend Megan Park at Solstice Sunglass Boutique and vice versa. He kept asking for her opinion and finally decided on a pair of Boss Black.

Supporting her husband’s (Geoffrey Arend) first lead role in Save the Date, Christina Hendricks was at Sundance. The two love birds bundled up together to watch the Giants vs. San Francisco game on Sunday, while onsite the two stocked up on shades at Solstice Sunglass Boutique. Both picked up sunglasses from the same brand, Christina rocking a pair of YSL 6367 and Geoffrey in YSL 2334.

Emily Blunt popped by Solstice Sunglass Boutique at CW3PR’s RE: treat lounge proclaiming how she’s always in sunglasses and loves a good aviator. In Park City to promote her new film Your Sister’s Sister, the actress picked up a few pairs of sunglasses from Bottega Veneta and YSL to bring back to LA.

Photo Caption: Seth Browarnik/WorldRedEye.com

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In PETA’s long battle against animal cruelty, rather than fighting fire with fire, PETA is fighting fur with skin in an advertising campaign featuring actress Olivia Munn.  Munn is featured in the buff on a massive billboard on Beverly Boulevard, promoting PETA’s position of “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur.”  The billboard, shot by renowned celebrity photographer Emily Shur, was unveiled January 12th in Los Angeles by Munn herself and asks “Who Needs Fur to Feel Beautiful?”

It is a message that is likely to resound, especially with Munn’s many and diverse fans.  Whether they’re members of the gaming community who followed Munn on Attack of the Show, some of the millions who have watched her on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart or those who are eagerly awaiting her upcoming roles in Steven Soderbergh’s comedy Magic Mike and Aaron Sorkin’s drama The Newsroom, Olivia Munn always conveys beauty and confidence.  These traits could make Munn an influential force for PETA’s cause.

Munn joins the ranks of many other celebrities who have joined with PETA in opposing the fur trade and animal cruelty, including Eva Mendes, Tim Gunn, Charlize Theron, Taraji P. Henson, Lea Michele, Pink and Christina Applegate.  In cooperation with PETA’s celebrity campaign, Munn has hosted a brand-new video highlighting some of the terrible abuses that take place in Chinese fur farms.  This exposé of the world’s leading fur exporter reveals savage beatings, animals being skinned while still alive and the decapitation of rabbits.  Munn offers her own unique perspective on the issue in her video.

“As a proud person of Chinese descent, it broke my heart to learn just how terribly animals suffer and die on chinese fur farms and that there are no penalties for this kind of abuse…”

Munn expounded on her feelings about the persistence of fur in fashion in an exclusive interview she gave to PETA.

“When you think about even that little tiny trim of fur on your gloves or on your collar, that is still coming from an animal that had to endure so much pain just for you… There’s nothing good about pretending like you don’t know.”

Therein lies the brilliance behind PETA’s posting a billboard of Munn on Beverly Boulevard.  Olivia Munn is many things, but she is not one to be ignored, especially when posing au natural on a 14′ by 48′ canvas.  Every person that notices her is one more person that is made aware of the fight against fur.  In PETA’s battle for hearts and minds Olivia Munn is a valuable ally.

For more information on PETA, please visit www.peta.org.

See who else went naked for PETA:

Laura Vandervoort

Elisabetta Canalois

Snooki has recently been on the talk show circuit as a guest on Jay Leno, Ellen, Conan O’Brien and Wendy Williams, discussing her second book, Confessions of a Guidette and to promote her new app, Snookify Me!.

Snooki shared with LA’s The Place her thoughts on the shows success, her book, new app and some tidbits about what’s in store for the upcoming season.

The Season 5 premiere of Jersey Shore airs Thursday, January 5 on MTV.

LA’s The Place:    Hi Nicole, thank you for speaking with us here at LA’s the Place today.  Congratulations on the ongoing success of Jersey Shore. Your 5th season, premiering this Thursday, January 5^th,  is coming off a hugely successful 4^th season.  I understand the premiere was MTV’s most watched premiere ever, with 10.5 million viewers and 118 million viewers overall, smashing all TV records as the most watched show in TV history!

Snooki:    We’re definitely very, very excited about the success of the show.  The first season of the show, we didn’t really know where we were going to go.  The fact that we’re doing season after season, and it’s great ratings for MTV and for us.  We’re very, very happy and our fans are great, so we’re excited for the new season.

LATP:    I also understand it’s ranked as TV’s number one series among viewers 12-34.

Snooki:   Oh wow, that’s awesome!  I didn’t even know that.

LATP:    Yeah, that’s monumental.  I want to ask you, Nicole, what has been the best part of all of this for you?

Snooki:    I would probably say the opportunities.  Because I’ve always wanted to have, you know, my own products and my own line, for the fact that I have books out already, my tanning lotion, my Snookify Me! app, my slippers and just everything coming out.  I mean, that’s probably the most rewarding, and obviously when you have so many fans that support you, that’s just awesome.  It’s a great feeling.

LATP:  That’s wonderful, and it’s obviously due to your fun and vivacious personality.  I understand that you’re excited about this app, Snookify Me!  It looks so fun… can you tell us a little about it?

Snooki:   Well, the Snookify Me! app is kind of a way for everybody to look like me and it’s fun.  So you take a picture on your phone and then you can put my poof on you, make yourself more tanner like me, put my outfits on you, my accessories and then you can upload it to Twitter or Facebook.  A lot of my fans tweet it to me and put it on my fan page, so I get to see everybody’s that’s been Snookified.  It’s guys, girls, dogs, cats, it’s babies and grandpas and grandmas.  So anybody can pretty much Snookify themselves.  It’s just a really fun app.  To Snookify people you wouldn’t normally see looking like me, it’s so funny.

LATP:    I saw you on Conan O’Brien and Wendy Williams talking about it… it was hilarious seeing them get Snookify’d!.  I understand that if people download your app they’re going to be entered into a contest to attend one of your VIP parties?

Snooki:    Exactly.  Yes, I definitely like to do contests where I can meet my fans because I like to have that experience hanging out.  If I were a fan and I got to meet one of my big people, I would go crazy, so the fact that I get to do that for my fans, it’s really great and I love meeting them.  You know,  just to do that and also have them get to know my products and love them.  You know, not to be more like me, but I guess using the stuff that I use and the fact that it’s my own product is pretty cool.

LATP:    Ok, great.  So, Nicole, we look forward to seeing the continuing adventures of Jersey Shore.  Are there any tidbits you’d like to share about what what’s in store this coming season?

Snooki:    Well, pretty much just leaving Italy, going back to where it all started, at the Jersey Shore.  So you’re going to see us very excited to be back home and obviously there’s going to be a lot of drama, like always, but also a lot of laughs and a lot of fun.  We’re just very excited to have another season going on.

LATP:    Absolutely.  Can you tell us a little bit about what your second book is about?

Snooki:    My second book is out right now, called Confessions of a Guidette.  It’s kind of like a guideline, how to be like me, but also my favorite things that I like to do in my spare time.  There’s 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me, there’s a lot of pictures of me meeting celebrities, a lot of pictures of my personal friends, my family and my pets.  It’s kind of a book about the life that some people don’t normally get to see.

LATP:    It sounds like a lot of fun.  Well, Nicole, I personally want to thank you for entertaining us for all these years. I wish you a very Happy New Year!

Snooki:    Thank you so much, you too.

App can be found at www.snookiapps.com and is available in both Apple ITunes Store and Google Android Marketplace.

Snookify’d people and pets (and statue!):

More:

What inspired you to create “Snookify Me!”?

“I love being able to provide my fans with products that both they and I love.  About a year ago, I realized that I needed a “Snooki” App.  After lots of hard with Apps Genius, we created the best app ever, “Snookify Me!”  It’s so much fun to see all my fans posting Snookifications of themselves everywhere.  I love the fact that I can share my “poof” with everyone and they can call look like me.”

How involved were you in the designing of “Snookify Me!”

“My one concern when having an app that bears my name was that I actually got to have a large part in the design of it.  I don’t slap my name on products that I don’t think are the best.  I worked really hard with the geeks (I mean developers) at Apps Genius’ office and I am so happy with the app, “Snookify Me!” I even came up with the name.

My app has the best animal print clothing items ever…

“Snookify Me!” has become part of my daily life.  I just Snookified Gianni the other day, but I can’t show anyone that one because the dress did not cover everything, but he did look great in my boobs.

Snookify Me!” is a great way for hardcore Jersey Shore fans to interact with each other and express their love for the show…I Snookify Deena all the time…I think she needs to poof and boob it up more often.

We just launched a weekly contest.  To enter the contest, download the app at Snookiapps.com for either your iPhone or Android…if you don’t have one of those phones, its time to upgrade, this is 2012 – c’mon people!! And Snookify anything you want.  I even Snookified our Xmas tree this year.  Once you create it, click on the “Upload to Gallery” button.  I look at these every day, and it really makes me so happy that my fans are loving my app.  Every week I will choose a winner and send the winner a little “thank you” gift.”

Future Apps:

“I had so much fun creating “Snookify Me!” that I already started designing my next app with Apps Genius.  I can’t give you major details now, but I cantell you that I have listened to my fans over the years and they are going to love this so much.”

Everyone loves scarves and they are a fashion statement that will never go out of style. Exclusively In are genuine scarves and more from India. Heidi Klum was just spotted in one.

The scarves are affordable and very colorful, and reversible.

Heidi Klum is a fan!

They are one of those timeless gifts that you can wear for years.

Exclusively In also offers belts, necklaces, dresses and more from some of India’s top designers.

www.Exclusively.in

Great Holiday Gift idea!

Pretty Polly is a UK-based hosiery company offering a wide variety of fashionable tights is all different styles and colors. Pretty Polly’s Soft Opaque Tights are all the rage. These sexy stockings are priced nicely so you can buy many. Pretty Polly has been dressing legs beautifully since 1919.

This iconic British superbrand produces Sheers to Opaques, sleek Naturals to timeless Nylons. Pretty Polly is synonymous with famous, beautiful women. Pretty Polly also has a ton of celebrity fans including Rihanna, Katherine Heigl, Selena Gomez, and more! For everyday through to Ultra-fashionable, Pretty Polly make your legs better-than-bare. To see all their sexy, gorgeous styles, go to www.PrettyPolly.co.UK

This winter, Flex Mussels fans both near and far can celebrate the debut of Flex Shop, the restaurant’s online boutique.  For the first time ever, a selection of Flex Mussels’ signature t-shirts are available for purchase through the new online shop.  For only $20 each plus shipping, the shirts are available in seasonal styles, such as “mussel-tov” and “mussel-toe,” as well as traditional favorites, including “flexual healing” and “flex, drugs & lobster rolls.”

Whether as a last minute gift idea or a stocking stuff for your favorite seafood fan, Flex Shop is the perfect addition to your holiday gift guide!  To find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, visit Flex Shop at www.flexmusselsny.com/flexshop.

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 the entire store from 10am-9pm / 30-40% OFF select items.

Mingle with the designers and shop new styles!

www.calleencordero.com

Leading Lady

That’s why, since the beginning seventy years ago, Leading Lady is dedicated to creating comfortable, functional, and affordable easy-to-wear bras, camis and sleepwear.

As you know, New Year’s resolutions are around the corner and no doubt, getting into shape will be at the top of the list for many women. As many full figured women or nursing women know, it’s not easy to find a sports bra that is both comfortable to move in and effective in providing the support. Many women resort to wearing two jog bras to get the support needed. Now women can simply wear one bra that does it all with Leading Lady’s new sports bra line.

Their line of full figure and nursing sport, jog and yoga bras and camis are newly available directly to consumers via LeadingLady.com for the first time, just in time to help you reach your fitness goals for 2012.  Each style is made from breathable and absorbent soft cotton and designed to ensure support and comfort.
More About Leading Lady

Leading Lady’s family owned and operated intimate apparel business has been expertly tailoring nursing and full figure bras for top brands and retailers across North America for more than 70 years.  The nursing collection, available in sizes in sizes 34B to 48 F, and full figure collection, available in sizes 34 A to 56 DDFG, take women from morning-to-night, home-to-gym, and everyday-to-date night at an exceptional value.  For the first time, Leading Lady’s comprehensive line of nursing and full figure intimates — including  sexy stretch lace and seamless wire-free and underwire bras, supportive sport and yoga bras, and cozy sleep and leisure bras — can be purchased directly on LeadingLady.com.

Leading Lady Gives Back

Leading Lady is proud to celebrate “Leading Ladies” everywhere through its products, programs and philanthropic activities. Leading Lady supports a variety of organizations and issues relevant to women across the country.

www.leadinglady.com

You can design the way you use Covfurs’ new boot covers several ways; they can be worn covering an entire knee-length boot, at the mid-calf, or low to the ground for an ultra-chic slouchy look.

You can get this luxurious, high-quality, stylish look and stay in your budget, making it this year’s perfect gift for any of the women in your life.

Transform any boot for a brand new look!

CovFurs are available in a variety of solid colors for $29.99 and animal prints for $39.99.

To see more, go to www.CovFurs.com

Handmade in picturesque Monterey, CA, Stella Page Designs’ heavenly handbags, clutches, wallets, cuff bracelets and cocktail rings are the perfect gift for a lovely lady on your list this holiday season. But first, maybe you need a few items for yourself to spruce up your party outfits for those upcoming holiday parties. Stella Page Design pieces certainly are conversation starters at all your festivities.

Stella Page accessories are like carrying and wearing art, inspired by culture, style and imagery from around the globe.  To own a Stella Page accessory is to own something truly rare. In fact, every Stella Page Design is a Limited Edition numbered work of art designed by skilled artisans complete with a registered Certificate of Authenticity. These bags are not mass produced overseas, but made with the utmost attention to detail and passion right here in the USA.

Current collections include Asian Village, Cheval, Cloisonne, Chickadee, Lucky Leopard, Spooning, Sanskrit and Taj Majal. And keep your eye out to collect all of Stella Page collections as she releases a minimum of three collections per year – all of which radiate very diverse colors schemes, artwork, and patterns.

From a woman who was a waitress for 25 years but made a serious life change when she was faced with a serious illness – Stella Page knows creativity and it shows in her designs.

To order in time for the holidays, visit www.stellapage.com.

Solstice Sunglass Boutique offer the largest selection of luxury, designer and sport performance sunglasses than any other retailer or sunglass specialty store in the United States. Solstice has all the newest styles from top brands such as Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Carrera, Emporio Armani, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, and more. SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique offers a variety of styles and price points, so there is something for everyone. They offer a selection of over 1,000 pairs of sunglasses in an open, friendly environment allowing customers to try on styles quickly and easily. Because they are the leading sunglass retailer they partner with manufacturers to make sure their stores receive the latest sunglass styles from top brands first. www.solsticesunglasses.com

Fashionable Flip-Flop Inserts: Piggy Pillows.

Great Holiday gift idea for her!

Ever slipped around in your flip flops when your feet were wet or moisturized after a pedicure? Slip no more with Piggy Pillows. Piggy Pillows not only are full sized insoles that serve to keep your feet secure in flip flops or sandals but they are a fashion accessory as well!

Piggy Pillows were designed to suit your mood – they come in everything from solid colors to zany animal prints.

Having a pillow like cushion and a tapered edge for comfort, Piggy Pillows are easy to use and simply adhere to your flip flops, thong sandals or any shoe for that matter. Anti-microbial wicking fabric on the top of the flip flop insole helps your feet stay comfy, dry and germ free.  Piggy Pillows are proudly manufactured, packaged and distributed in the USA using the finest materials available.

With fun colors and trendy patterns to choose from, Piggy Pillows are a fantastic accessory for all your casual to formal footwear. Piggy Pillows also make great Christmas stocking stuffers or Hanukkah gifts for all the ladies on your list! To order, visit www.piggypillows.com

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 happy clothes for happy people philosophy around the world.

Their chunky sweaters and cardigans are the perfect gift to make sure the man in your life stays nice and cozy throughout the Winter / Holiday season. Pieces range from $80 to $120. Setting themselves apart with witty details and pops of color, Moods not only has their items available at their stand-alone shop on Robertson Blvd.  in Beverly Hills and various US retailers, but on their recently launched US e-commerce site, www.MoodsOfNorway.com.

Latin-based intimate apparel line, Leonisa, is a leader in the business and continues to create cutting-edge products. Women around the world look to Leonisa for fun, stylish, sexy and fabulously fashionable intimate apparel, shapewear and women’s lingerie. Known in 17 countries know for unmatched design, style and dependable high quality.

Leonisa shapewear combines the perfect blend of advanced powernet, creating a “lipo-transportation” effect that contours the body, re-distributing and eliminating fat. Leonisa helps you lose the weight you have been trying to get rid of.  The shapers define the waistline and flatten the tummy.

Because of the seamless technology, no one will notice you are wearing Leonisa.

If you’re looking for beautiful bras and panties, body shapers that enhance your curves, or flirty swimwear that gets you noticed, Leonisa is the lifestyle brand that today’s woman relies on and looks for by name. No wonder the company sells more than 37 million garments a year.

Leonisa has earned many design awards in New York and Paris, building its undisputed reputation as the always exciting women´s intimate apparel category leader.

They inspire that “Women’s vanity is good”  “It’s a tribute to femininity. Women balance between mind and body; seduction and romanticism. Leonisa presents a collection that shows women in sexy lingerie, sports underwear and swimwear. Trends inspired by 30’s Cabaret throughout the 80’s look.

Check out their website and choose from many great styles.

A celebrity-driven panel of judges, led by current Material Girl spokesperson Kelly Osbourne, will be searching the country to find the next Material Girls.

Material Girl is a fast-fashion junior collection inspired and designed in collaboration with Madonna and her daughter Lola, along with Iconix Brand Group’s in-house fashion department.

The “Lucky Star” model search will launch on Wednesday, November 2nd at Macy’s Herald Square in New York and will culminate on November 21st online at www.materialgirlcollection.com.

“Lucky Star” casting calls will be held at five of Macy’s flagship locations in the United States including:

Herald Square, New York – Wednesday, November 2 at 5:00 p.m.

Dadeland, Miami – Friday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m.

State Street, Chicago – Tuesday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m.

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Union Square, San Francisco – Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Beverly Center, Los Angeles – Saturday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Material Girl contestants should bring a photograph of themselves and be prepared to tell the Material Girl judging panel why they should be the next Material Girl.

Contestants can also upload their photograph to materialgirlcollection.com and explain in 100 words or less why they should be selected as one of Material Girl’s “Lucky Stars.”

The judging panel will narrow all entries down to 36, which will be placed online at

materialgirlcollection.com to be voted on by the public, narrowing it down to 10 finalists.

The top 10 finalists with the highest votes will be flown to New York City, where Madonna and Lola will choose the winners and the new faces of Material Girl’s spring 2012 campaign.

The winners’ ads will debut in fashion and lifestyle magazines and be part of a digital and outdoor campaign and in-store Macy’s marketing collateral and receive a $5,000 cash prize.

To stay up to date with the latest news from Material Girl, follow @MaterialGirlCol on Twitter and use the hash tag #MGModelSearch.

Become a fan of Material Girl on Facebook at www.facebook.com/materialgirlcollection.

Many of these animals are boiled or skinned while they are still alive just so that they can be turned into shoes, bags, belts, and other accessories. Watch as Joaquin narrates peta2′s behind-the-scenes footage of the exotic-skin trade.

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 deliver a message to the world that it’s not ok to torture and abuse animals. She has joined PETA’s campaign urging consumers to leave wildlife out of their wardrobes and embrace faux instead.  Laura is a fixture in Maxim’s Hot 100 list, and you’ll be able to catch her in theaters in a number of upcoming films, including This Means War with Reese Witherspoon and Seth MacFarlane’s Ted. Listen to Laura Vandervoort as she explains what we didn’t know about the torturous practices these animals and others go through to fill a fashion demand.

Check out PETA’s Cruelty-Free Clothing Guide to help you make compassionate shopping choices. Popular retailers such as Victoria’s Secret, H&M, Overstock.com, Cole Haan, and Nike have all signed PETA’s pledge never to sell exotic skins.

Want to show off your compassion in style? Enter HERE  to win this fabulous faux-snakeskin vegan handbag from Urban Expressions! The winners will be chosen at random and notified by November 21, 2011.

Read more of the story on PETA’s website…
Watch Joaquin Phoenix’s video on Exotic Skin Horrors…

In week five of Dancing with the Stars, the contestants took their moves to the max and rocked out 80’s-style. Here are some of the night’s winning hairstyles, along with tips on how you can create them at home using the Dancing with the Stars Hair Extension collection:

To achieve Kym Johnson’s Rad Bed-Head Look:
You seen it and maybe couldn’t get that cool, just-rolled-out-of-bed hairstyle quite right. To achiever this sassy, casual look, start by clipping in the Dancing with the Stars Glamarama Extension ($20: Folica.com) to amp up your hair’s body. Next, apply a strong-hold hairspray, and twist strands into curls using a curling iron. Lastly, tease all over to pump up the volume!

To achieve Ricki Lake’s  80’s-Licious Bumped-Up Bangs:
To get that face-framing fringe for a sweet, come-hither look even if you don’t have bangs, attach the Dancing with the Stars Bango Tango Extension ($22: Folica.com) around your hairline to get the look without cutting a single strand!

To achieve Karina Smirnoff’s Ruffled Ringlets:

Create curls that won’t quit when you “Walk Like an Egyptian.” Try the Dancing with the Stars Go! Go! Girl Extension ($49: Folica.com) for immediate length and volume. Using a 2-inch curling iron, curl random sections, alternating from front to back, and set with a bit of hairspray. Gently run your fingers through the ringlets for a soft, flowing finish.

George Clooney with Stacy Keibler in a Maria Lucia Hohan Blush Gown in Silk Mousseline

Tongues are wagging that Stacy may just be the one for the perennial bachelor actor George Clooney. Only time will tell.

Maria Lucia Hohan is a breakout Romanian designer who creates beautiful pieces for the self-confident, intriguing, playful, feminine diva – no matter the context she finds herself in. You can see more of her work at http://www.mlh.ro

Stacy London

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 clients just like you.

The company was born out of the belief that everyone, not just the rich and famous, should be able to get personal help with style.

“Fashion is an industry that thrives on insecurity,” says Stacy London. “Style is for the individual.”

Therefore, Style For Hire educates its stylists on how to help clients understand their own body type, work with what they have and optimize all of the beauty tools at their disposal to be the best version of themselves.

To kick off this concept, Westfield Topanga will play host to the Westfield Style Tour, which starts this weekend. This award-winning fashion experience will feature runway shows, beauty makeovers, complimentary professional style consultations and wardrobe fittings with top style experts from Style For Hire.  And the best part?  It’s all totally free!

Details of the Westfield Style Tour:

Saturday, October 15th (12-8pm)

• Talk Show with Stacy London (1pm)
• Trend Show with Stacy London (3pm)

Sunday, October 16th (12-6pm)

• Saturday, October 22nd (12-8pm)
• Sunday, October 23rd (12-6pm)

For those of you who can’t get enough of Fall’s latest fashion tips and trends, check out Stacy’s new how-to fashion manual (mag-ual in which Stacy prefers to call it), Westfield Style Magazine, with editorial features on the latest fall trends and profiles on Westfield retailers and their hottest product lines.

For more information on Style for Hire, visit http://styleforhire.com or to check out more details on the Westfield Style Tour, visit www.westfield.com/topanga.

Photo credit: Westfield

Here are tips on how you can create them at home!

To Achieve Anna Trebunskaya’s Sassy Golden Curls:

Instantly amp up the volume and exaggerate the length of your locks by teasing hair at the crown and then clipping in the Dancing with the Stars Go! Go! Girl Extensions ($49: www.Extensions.com). Next, pull your hair from ear to ear, and secure it with a bobby pin in the middle of your head. Finish by curling the strands with a 2 inch curling iron, separating the curls gently with your fingers for flowing waves.

To Achieve Ricki Lake’s Elegant Up-Do:

Anyone can look as polished as Ricki did with a sleek chignon! Start by slicking hair up into a bun placed at the crown of the head, securing bangs and fly-aways with hairspray. To add volume to your up-do, simply clip in the Dancing with the Stars Glamarama Extension ($20: www.Extensions.com).

To Achieve Karina Smirnoff’s Side-Swept Bangs:

Start with a side part, and continue by curling hair all over with a curling iron. Even if you don’t have any bangs, create a side swept fringe by simply clipping in the Dancing with the Stars Bango Tango Extensions ($22: www.Folica.com) and pin them to one side to finish off this look!

“I started making jewelry about five years ago,” said Orit.  “I have always loved wearing jewelry and so, I have absolutely loved making it.  I am very creative in my thinking and I have always been drawn to unique and big looking pieces.  Early on I did some work with glass, but jewelry was the perfect next step for me.  I love designing it more than anything.”

After living in the U.S. for about 20 years, Orit decided to head to Europe.  She had always loved traveling and thought at this time in her life, she needed to go abroad.  “I left for about five years traveling throughout Europe and then I lived in Israel for three years before I came back to the U.S. two years ago,” said Orit.  It was during her travels that her creativity for jewelry started to flow.  “I had the opportunity to study and pursue what I was dreaming of doing with jewelry.  I did take some jewelry studies in Israel and some in the U.S. when I got back.  I studied it because there is a lot to know about jewelry making and I wanted to do it right.  I still have a lot to learn.” Her travels to Europe had nothing to do with her decision to study jewelry making, but the opportunity came and Orit grabbed her chance to learn. Her designs were well received and the compliments kept coming.

When it comes to her designs, Orit does what she likes and not necessarily what is in style at the moment.  She relies on bold, confident designs that are fun and exciting to wear.  “Obviously when you look at the pieces you are see things that no one else is making,” said Orit.  “People just say ‘Wow!’ when they see them.  The proof is in the pudding.  I look at jewelry as the color on the painting; what makes the outfit.  I honestly just get an idea and I translate it by creating it.”

Her new jewelry line Tiro is for the confident woman who wants to make a statement.  “The name Tiro is a play off my name Orit,” said Orit.  “The most comments I get from this line are how unique each of the pieces are.  They are crazy and dramatic ideas!  Everything around me inspires me and I never know exactly what I’m going to make, but once I sketch it out and put colors to it…it’s wonderful! It’s a very free spirit line.  It’s theatrical with a flamboyant look.  It’s not like costume jewelry at all.  I love class and I love high-end pieces.  We are expressing ourselves through what we wear and I wanted to combine high-end style with my own designs.”

With her bold designs, Orit is hoping to see women everywhere from confident celebrities to women who are still on the shy side making a statement with her jewelry.  “I would love for Lady Gaga to wear my pieces because I think they would fit her style,” said Orit. “These items are unique and that’s exactly what she is.  People wear my jewelry because of its unique individual character.  I’m looking for women who are very self-assured, fun, and strong who feel confident about themselves.  I would love to see my pieces on celebrities, in movies and on the runways. I want to see strong women and even shy women wear my pieces.  Let them come out a bit and be bold.”

In the coming months, Orit will be introducing two new lines that will be geared towards men and pets.  Currently, her jewelry is exclusively available online, but it won’t be long before women begin to see her designs in boutiques and the runways.

“We should be individuals and let ourselves express who we are,” said Orit.  “I will always deliver my ideas and the pieces are selling themselves.  This combination is wonderful and the world is always looking for new and interesting things.  When a woman buys something she likes, she makes a statement and creates interest!”

For more information on Orit and purchasing Tiro Jewelry, please visit www.tirojewelry.com.