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 attire, celebrities from The Hills’ socialite Audrina Patridge to musician heart-throb Chris Mann, all agreed that music and fashion go hand in hand. Kim Kardashian, looking stunning in a Miguelina dress, shared that she looks to music videos for the hottest fashion trends.
As part of "VH1 Rock Honors" weekend festivities, Intermix hosted a "Rock & Shop ‘Til You Drop" in store shopping event before the party from 10 a.m. with 20% of the day’s sales to benefit The VH1 Save The Music Foundation. A limited edition "VH1 Rock Honors" t-shirt, designed by Scarlett Johansson was sold exclusively at INTERMIX,with 25% of the tee’s sales going towards the foundation.
MTV host Layla Kayleigh joked about getting in trouble by her mom for wearing rocker Tommy Lee-inspired ripped jeans when she was younger. Karina Smirnoff also commented on how music is a part of emotional well being, while American Idol musician Ace Young and Disney starlet Selena Gomez stressed the importance of keeping music programs in schools. NBC Heroes’ Dania Ramirez, in Jay Godfrey, said she listens to music while getting ready at home, and Katy Perry’s hit song “I Kissed A Girl” helped put together her look for the night.
Other guests included Lauren Conrad (in Elizabeth & James), Jamie-Lynn Sigler (in Calvin Klein and Jules Smith jewelry), Lo Bosworth (in Jay Godfrey), Bonnie Somerville (in Madison Marcus, with her recording partner Jake Walden), David Henrie (Disney’s The Wizards of Waverly Place), Amber Stevens (ABC’s Greek), Brittny Gastineau, Leven Rambin (in Herve Leger), Courtenay Semel, Casey Johnson, Melissa Ford, Romi Dames (Disney’s Hannah Montana), Chris DeWolfe (MySpace), Kat Kramer, Rob Mayes, Donna Spangler, Jay Godfrey, VH1 Host Carrie Keagan, Carly Steel, Tiara Marie and more.
Intermix owners, Khajak Keledjian and Haro Keledjian, hosted the fabulous event inside their store, where guests got to shop, perusing through the racks, and enjoy listening to a variey of music played by Myfm, Guests also enjoyed catering by Chaya Brasserie, cocktails by Han Vodka and Hope Wine, and water by BORBA. Car service was provided by Harman/Kardon and Mercedes-Benz.
This year, instead of the usual Las Vegas, VH1 Rock Honors ceremony took place at Pauley Pavillion, UCLA. The Who were honored and performed a set of eight of their songs at the hour long concert, along with notable bands such as Tenacious D, Pearl Jam, The Flaming Lips, Foo Fighters, and Incubus.
Musical Instruments for Public Schools
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization started in 1997, dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in America’s public schools. Since its inception over a decade ago, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation has provided nearly $40 million dollars worth of new musical instruments to 1,500 public schools in more than 100 cities around the country, impacting the lives of over 1 million public school children.
Since its company’s launch in 1993, Intermix has become so popular, their boutiques are popping up in cities all over the country. Women everywhere turn to Intermix for the latest fashion trends and designers, as the stores feature a compilation of brands to complete any stylish look. Intermix is located right at the heart of LA’s hottest shopping alley, Robertson Blvd. As its name suggests, they feature a mix of both well-known and new designers at a range of prices.
Photography by Greg Tidwell
