January 31, 2011

Los Angeles: {I Love You.}



From the blistery snow at Sundance to the sunny beaches of LA, this past week was a whirlwind of meetings and renewed romance. Have you ever loved something so much it echoed through your soul?

Since moving back from Europe last summer I have been yearning to return to the city of angels, where my soul was left many moons ago. Yesterday when I came back to Sin City, yet another piece of me was left in La La Land. There is something so magical about Los Angeles. The city thrives on dreams. It's alive. It breathes and lives like none I've ever experienced. My lovely weekend was filled with inspiration, a few meetings and of course, some shopping on Robertson.  But next time I'm cruisin' down Hollywood Blvd. I would prefer to do it in my dream car, a 56' Cadillac Convertible (pink of course), oversized Jackie O sunglasses, floral silk head scarf... old hollywood style, all the way.

LA is kicking and screaming, yet each time it welcomes me with open arms. Thank you dear town for igniting the spark inside me each and every time. I look forward to calling you "home" once again in just a short amount of time.





January 27, 2011

Noa Noa Spring 2011










Sundance 2011

Hello lovelies!  I feel oh-so-guilty for not posting my adventures sooner but Sundance kicked my a$$!  The parties, the people and the COLD weather. Will I be attending next year? You bet! Park City is absolutely beautiful and since Tinseltown had taken over, it was even better. The vibe was friendly, welcoming and fresh!

We arrived a bit late on Sat. night due to flight delays and the simple fact that I was driving a Ford Flex up a steep, snowy, foggy mountain in the dark. Yeah, I was a bit intimated.  As we arrived, the lights glistened on the fresh fallen snow and the sounds of the famous Sundance parties filled the air. We took in the sights, tried not to fall down on the icy sidewalks along Main Street and indulged in dinner and drinks.  It was a very late first night. (& we didn't get any pictures!)

Due to the fact that I had meetings and events to attend, in only two days, I was unfortunate to not catch any films.  Next year I will be sure to make more time and if I'm to chicken to ski I will at least go tubing!


There is style to be found at Sundance but it is far and few between.  When it's 15-25 degrees, honestly, the last thing on my mind was fashion. I can't believe I just said that out loud, although it was the shameful truth.

But check out these lovely ladies enduring the cold and embracing style.


comfy & chic!

fitted & fresh!

classy & sassy!


Be still my boho-snow heart.
This adorable man greeted us as we entered the Fender Lounge.  I couldn't resist to snap a photo and nominate him for best dressed. Sorry James Franco, but he had you beat!

The Tweet house was the highlight of my trip. Tweet house is a celebration of the Real-Time Web and Twitter's pervasive role within it. It brings together those who are creating and evangelizing the technologies that are defining the future. Peter Guber, CEO of Mandalay Entertainment, who just won a Golden Globe for The Kids are Alright, spoke on how you can get a story across with just one tweet if you are wise to use all 140 characters to its fullest extent. Oren Jacob, CTO of Pixar, shared his own personal stories and inspired me as he mentioned that "telling stories is how we communicate".  After listening to this engaging panel, I was reminded why I got into the entertainment business in the first place and all my passion came flooding back in an instant.

As the afternoon went on I shared conversation with new friends, enjoyed some belly laughs with the drunk ones as we nibbled on the delicious bites from Riverhorse. Thanks to everyone involved with Tweet house and thank you Cadillac for sponsoring such a memorable event!

Thank you to the kind people over at Lane Bryant for sponsoring some of my Sundance wardrobe. More pics to come soon of some of the other pieces I received at LB.  



January 21, 2011

Bundle up baby!

Sundance
On my way to Park City for the flicks, parties and fashion! Be back soon to tell you all about it!




January 19, 2011

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin A/W 11

Lena Hoschek
AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

Augustin Teboul
Soeren Stache / EPA

Augustin Teboul  
Soeren Stache / EPA

Lena Hoschek
                                                                                          AP Photo/Markus Schreiber


Le Ver
Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Le Ver
                                                                                Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Patrick Mohr 
Andreas Rentz / Getty Images

Le Ver
                                                                                    Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

Lately I've been a bit a crazy about Germany and now after seeing some highlights from the shows yesterday... I'm obsessed!



January 14, 2011

January 12, 2011

Healthy is the new Skinny


Who says beauty only comes in only one size? 

Healthy is the New Skinny is a new campain about how we think about, talk about, live in and love our bodies. It’s about putting happiness and vibrant good health first and foremost. Generations of young women have assessed their own worth by how far they are from the ideal of unrealistic thinness.

The size standards in fashion today are extremely unrealistic, even harmful. They give all of us a distorted image of true beauty, depriving all of us of a chance to see just how good healthy can look. Healthy is the New Skinny wants to show you a new vision of authentic beauty -- and we want to show you in a big way.

Healthy is the New Skinny is about fun, it’s about fashion, it’s about changing the world one girl, one woman, one body at a time. Join the movement.  Purchase a tee and show your support!



After reading about this new campaign I thought I would introduce you to some beautiful friends of mine that are owning their curves and making a living at it!  Got curves? Embrace them.








Denise Bidot
Agency: Heffner Management
Become a facebook fan and follow Denise on twitter!
Look familiar? You may of seen Denise over at Forever 21 or Torrid




Germaine Nichols 
Agency: Natural Models LA
Become a facebook fan of Germaine! 
...Gorgeous!






January 11, 2011

With shoes like these, who needs clothes?


You may get a bit more attention as you walk down the street naked,  but these shoes are worth it. This is not the time where you buy a pair of shoes to go with your new dress.  This is the time when you buy a new dress to match the shoes.

I discovered Irregular Choice many moons ago while scouring the shelves in the basement of a designer discount store in Chicago.  It was like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Beams of light shined down from above.  The heavens opened and choirs sang...