Marcolin Eyewear

I've missed you.  For the past 2 months I've been working on some styling & costume projects (posts coming soon!) and attending some fab events.  This one, by far, was my fave!  My dear friend, Sal and I, attended the Marcolin/ Tom Ford Eyewear luncheon, set in the beautiful Hollywood hills.

The afternoon was filled with friends, bloggers and the some of the hardest working stylists in la-la land.  But most important of all we were surrounded by the best eyewear one could ask for.  Tom Ford is a fashion god. I mean, one of my faves!  Can you tell?

a sneak peek at Tom Ford & Diesel (top right- love these colorful frames!) for 2012.

lovely scenery, good food and fun! 

(yes, I was caught by TINT photo, not one, but two times. Can you spot me? HA HA! It's like Where's Waldo?)  

 Help me decide... left or right?  I'm aiming for the left one, both Tom Ford, but is it too rockabilly for me?

Thanks Marcolin for a wonderful afternoon!

photography: TINT & me

THREAD Show: Los Angeles

After you have popped over to our sale, then continue the shopping fun and head downtown LA to the THREAD show! 

Sunday, June 12^th at The Cooper Design Space on the 11^th floor.  

11am-6pm

Attendees can expect:

Brilliant showcase of local designers to shop from!

   DIY Lounge

 Pop-Up Nail Bar

Live Blogger Style-Off Series

 THREAD Wellness Lounge

 Man Cave for the gents

Photo booths

 Live DJs

 Local pop-up art gallery

Gift bags

  Giveaways

 Drink specials

  Style Lounge and much, much more!

 What's the best part of it all? I'm giving away 3 sets of FREE tickets!  

To WIN, simply leave a comment below with your email... first come, first serve!

                                                       

// Good Style. Good Value. Good Karma. //

For more information, visit www.threadshow.com

Kurvee Shopping & Beauty Experience‏

If you are in the LA area and have a few curves, check out Kurvee next month!  

Hope to see you there!

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Sassy City Chicks is coming to LA...

& the first 25 readers to grab this deal, gets in FREE! 

* Complimentary Admission!
* Complimentary Gift Bag full of swag!
* Complimentary Spa Services!
* Complimentary Cocktails!
* DISCOUNT Shopping!
* Sole Society interactive lounge hosted by Hautelook!
* Giveaways!
* Much needed time with the girls...

What are you waiting for?! 

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Enter the code 'STYLIST DIVA' for your Free Sassy City Tote Ticket!

Compliments of Sassy City Chicks & Stylist Diva! 

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Then enter 'LA12' at the checkout for 50% off a Sassy Tote Ticket or 'GEN AD' for Free general admission (gift bag not included)

Must be 21+.  See you there fashionistas!

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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.

images: sixth and main

1. Marc Jacobs  2. James Perse  3.Carolina Bucci  4. Miu Miu

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On the 20th day of Christmas

 

Stylist Diva gave to me...

"Custom Spiral Scarf"

handmade from Artstring

(winner can choose either brown or cream)

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(Don't forget to enter the previous giveaways too!)

Next time you are in Hollywood be sure to stop by Artstring!

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Hollywood NOW Love Your Body Day!

Chenese Lewis, president of Hollywood NOW and Whitney Thompson, the first plus size model and winner of ANTM, teamed up to promote this ah-mazing event.

What: Hollywood NOW Love your Body Day
When: October 22-24
Where: Los Angeles, CA
Who: You! and all of your gal pals that need to embrace their body!


Don't forget to check out the "Real Women" fashion show styled by my dear friend, and fabulous Plus Size Stylist, Reah Norman with some of the hottest plus size models on the planet!


Please visit loveyourbodyday.com for all the details!

O Hotel

With all my running around this past weekend, all I needed was a cozy place to come back to at the end of the day and that's exactly what I got. The O Hotel is the first independent boutique hotel in Downtown Los Angeles and I will say it's one of the best. If you are looking for a nice, clean reasonably priced hotel while you stay in La La Land, I highly recommend the O. If you choose to stay in for dinner and drinks, indulge in enticing cuisines and a million dollar mojito downstairs!

LOVE the bathroom! Modern and clean.

outfit for FNO...

sexy elevator lighting...

there was a lovely bottle of wine compliments of the O Hotel, just waiting to popped!

continental breakfast was fresh juice & coffee (much needed) and pastries from a local bakery. Ironic thing is that they were danish. Not as in, America's danishes, as in they are authentic recipes straight from Denmark. After living there for 4 years, I can recognize marzipan with my eyes closed. Quite delish too!

I would like to thank the O Hotel for being a Stylist Diva sponsor!

FNO LA Recap- Part 3

The SWAG!

It's always nice to come home with some goodies to remember the great night you had. The Grove was kind enough to give us a Fashion's Night Out LA tee, American Express gift card, candle from Tommy Bahama, samples from Fresh, soap from Caudalie', discounts from Gap, gift coupons at Theodore, coupons from The Whisper Lounge and the best brownies in the entire world from The Farm of Beverly Hills! We had lunch at the Farm during our shopping marathon during the day and it was yum-o, and so was our waiter!



We all adore Tarina Tarantino and I was honored when asked if I wanted to wear some pieces for our big FNO event! Ignore the model, it was taken after my 19-hour day, and focus on the jewelry! The GORGEOUS jewelry! I knew I was wearing black paired with a pale pink top so when I went to pick my pieces I was over-the-moon when I found the Tuxedo Lingerie Collection. It matched just perfectly! Thanks Tarina!

FNO LA Recap- Part 1

Friday was the day! Fashion's biggest night of the year. The single day created by, hands down, genius at work and editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, to boost the economy and dedicate a day to the consumer, YOU. As a member of Two Point Oh! LA and our partner, Fashion Los Angeles we took The Grove by storm and accomplished every goal we set out to do, Make shoppers love fashion even more. Our stylists showed what was on trend this season for fall and they hit the nail on the head!

Congrats to my fellow stylists/bloggers, Margaret Sche, Kallah Maguire, Kadi Prescott, Reah Norman and Kelsi Smith (host) and for an extraordinary event! This was our first Blogger's Cafe and the talent, smiles and professionalism were over the top!

...to be honest only about two sips of wine hit my stomach all weekend but I feel like my forehead should be stamped with the word, "MACK", it's as if I stepped right in the front of an 18-wheeler. Don't even get me started on what the mirror is showing me right about now, bags and all! Unfortunately they are not labeled Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Regardless of the aftermath, WHAT a night!



I arrived at The Grove around 11am to find Mario "hotness/all I can see when I look at him is a prancing A.C. Slater in a tutu/ did I mention he is gorgeous?/ oh yeah, and became a new dad the very next day" Lopez filming Extra.



Then Reah, Stylist & Editor of Plus Model Magazine, and I start "casually" browsing the shops at The Grove to pull the looks together for the gorgeous, plus size models we had in store for the nights' event. After about an hour, our nonchalant stride turned into a 10K marathon! However, we were confident that our fall style picks from the Gap were exactly what we wanted and once the gals tried them on they were in love too!

Denise Bidot is wearing a black/white tweed mini skirt, brown leather jacket & basic tee in oatmeal, paired with black tights/heels for a sexy night out!

Germaine N. is looking mighty fine while wearing the ruffle shirt dress in new vineyard, black/white tweed fitted vest, grey zip leggings, suede tote in mardi gras gold, paired with model's own brown boots.

Danielle Line is sporting the rocker chic look by wearing the rebels rocker tee, long and lean jean, black knit moto jacket paired with model's own black boots and jewelry, via Reah & I.

Do these models look hot or what?! Fashion comes in all shapes and sizes. The key is to embrace who you are and MAKE IT WORK! All these looks can be found online at the Gap or next time you are indulging in some retail therapy at The Grove head on over to the Gap store!

Also want to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you to The Grove as well as the Gap for their participation in a wonderful Fashion's Night Out!

What did you do for Fashion's Night Out?

LA Fashion RULES!

(p.s. I will be one of the stylists, so stop by and say hi!)

I've been a bit absent from blogging to make a bit of new changes around here at Stylist Diva as well as joining forces with Two Point Oh! LA & Fashion Los Angeles! Fall Fashion may be staring us in the face and NYFW is upon us, but the big apple isn't the only place that is bustling with energy!

You are invited for a night of fashion, fun & much more!

What: Fashion's Night Out! LA
When: Thursday, September 10th
Where: The Grove Los Angeles


Two Point Oh! LA will be blogging the event from our own media hub!

Meet Blake Mycoskie, Founder of Tom's Shoes at Nordstrom from 6-9pm!

Special appearance by FERGIE at Nordstrom from 9-10pm!

An evening of glamorous gifts, amazing prizes & fashionable savings!

Enjoy free wine & tasty bites from The Whisper Restaurant & Lounge.

See the newest looks modeled in The Park.

Get a free Fashion’s Night Out T-Shirt* when you visit 5 participating stores.

What exactly is Two Point Oh! LA?
The Los Angeles Union Collaborative for Fashion, Style and Beauty Bloggers!

In March 2010, Kelsi Smith of Los Angeles based fashion site, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, threw a pre-fashion week party for bloggers in Los Angeles. As a result of the success of the party and the relationships that were formed as a result, Smith decided that maintaining the unity and nurturing the community would be integral for the future of Los Angeles fashion and the blogging community at large.

Smith felt blogging was often an isolating task -, working alone with a computer the vast majority of the time with little 'in person' interaction with other bloggers. Whilst working events, such as fashion week, bloggers would often find themselves working as a 'one man band' without the entourage of photographers, videographers and so forth, that larger publications work with. Whilst blogging networks do exist, most notably, Independent Fashion Bloggers, there was nothing to support Los Angeles bloggers on a local level. With the launch of Two Point Oh LA, Smith hopes to educate, inform, promote and entertain her membership base, through a web based platform and through monthly events, to include workshops, promotions and networked gatherings.

and the latest news...
Fashion Los Angeles has joined forces with Los Angeles bloggers organization Two Point Oh LA to create a powerful union sure to make waves in LA fashion.

Fashion Los Angeles is gearing up to be the future of fashion in Los Angeles and believes that bloggers have the power to share their message with the fashion world, and bring fashion to the forefront in LA.

On August 23rd 2010, Fashion Los Angeles and Two Point Oh LA launched Bloggers' Café, with an intimate gathering at Fashion Los Angeles’ headquarters. With only 50% of the membership in attendance Fashion Los Angeles saw their web traffic grow by 300%!

Bloggers’ Cafè is a bi-monthly event hosted by Fashion Los Angeles and Two Point Oh LA aiming to give brands and designers the opportunity to unite with the best in Los Angeles online fashion media in an informal setting. Designers and brand representatives are given a forum to voice their vision, and show and share their line with members of Two Point Oh LA. And, in turn, members of Two Point Oh LA are encouraged to share these fashion innovators’ work with their readers.

Bloggers' Cafe will run every other week, beginning with an audience of ten and building to an audience of one hundred by the launch of Fashion Los Angeles' official fashion week event in February 2011.

In October Bloggers’ Cafè will provide unique coverage for Fashion Los Angeles’ inaugural LA Fashion Week event, a unique pop-up shop, Meet the Public.

What exactly is Fashion Los Angeles?
It is an entirely new platform to position Los Angeles globally, as a recognized catalyst for fashion innovation, and a credible fashion capital. In addition to fashion, our team brings extensive event, marketing, and design experience for global brands, to our integrated platform.

FASHION LOS ANGELES is the only West Coast fashion and lifestyle event of its kind, rooted in community to bring together innovative methods of fashion exhibition with the intelligence of leading edge technologies, in one immersive platform, positioned for global reach.

There is a lot of noise about what fashion week in Los Angeles is. Unfortunately when producers continue to create small events without a community voice or focus, the industry suffers. Fashion Los Angeles combines elements of the fashion industry, from classic runway presentation, to media and technology driven presentations, public and private special events,

Our experience is deep and our strategic reach is broad: the platform is aligned with key industry stakeholders to deliver the most compelling value for your dollar, and return on investment.

Keep up with all the buzz...

Follow Two Point Oh! LA and Fashion Los Angeles on Twitter!

Become a Two Point Oh! LA and Fashion Los Angeles Facebook Fan!

Planet Blue Goes Seaside

For those of you living in L.A, you must know of Planet Blue. If you are a die-hard fashionista outside of La La Land, then let me introduce you. In case you are a tourist visiting California and you aren't quite sure what the proper style is? Then head on over to one of the 5 locations throughout Los Angeles, and I promise you, you will walk out looking like you've lived in the sunshine state your whole life.

Emily, a fellow fashion blogger, of Cupcakes and Cashmere captured my attention in this adorable shoot for Planet Blue's latest lookbook!

From Foley & Corinna to Jen's Pirate Booty, this Malibu born boutique will immediately capture your heart and bring out your inner Socal style.

Salt Swimwear

A couple of weeks back, while in LA, I was browsing along Abbot Kinney Blvd. and stopped in a fab new shop, Diosa (blog feature coming soon!) where my eyes wear directed to the most adorable swimsuits! Salt Swimwear is such a great find and I simply adore the frilly trims and subdued hues. Layla's visions are feminine with that coastal vibe that gives you a reason to hit the beach!