I’m getting over a 24-hour stomach flu and the only thing that is making me feel better is the thought of owning this jacket. I was at the Grove this weekend to see 500 Days of Summer with my honey and we stopped by Barneys Co-Op to check out what new Phillip Lim they had. DIE! I must have this jacket. I had seen it online but images don’t do it justice. It is perfect in person.
Who has the money to buy me this? Please.
My sister recently asked me what I wanted as a graduation gift and I promised her I’d compile a list full of pictures. Since graduating from college is a major feat, I figured it was only apropos to suggest spectacular gifts. These are the things I’ve been wanting for a long time. Truly, most of them have been in my “must buy” folder on my desktop. Aside from personalized stationery, these lovely things would truly make my graduation even more grandeur.
top: Nine West Wedges, Balenciaga Giant City Tote [w/gold hardware], Pamela Love Tallon Cuff
middle: Lanvin Heels, Phillip Lim Belt, House of Harlow Bracelet
bottom: Diptyque Gardenia Candle, Hermes Belt, Maya Brenner State Necklace [no diamond please]
Wearing my new American Apparel Tie Dye Interlock Pencil Skirt
Dressing room at Barneys – I bought the black Alexander Wang tee
I die for DRIES!
The best necklace in Las Vegas. Topshop.com here I come!
Best dressed girls in Las Vegas – L: Two Brits, R: L.A. Girls
Best dressed men in Las Vegas. Love them!
This past weekend I hosted my sister’s bachelorette party in Las Vegas. We arrived Thursday night and the fun did not stop until we left on Sunday afternoon. We stayed at the Venetian and I recommend it to those looking to visit Las Vegas as the hotel was simply perfect. The hotel’s spa was absolutely amazing, so if you’re looking for a good massage and pure bliss, that is your place.
Las Vegas is not a city I visit often, but I am so glad I threw the party there as it makes getting wild quite easy. There was plenty of XXX fun, but I still managed to visit the new Barneys, hit the best boutiques and indulge in the most delicious food. Buchon anyone?
Since you know that the Fashion Intel is back after a morose December, there is no better time then now to show you what I have been up to this week. Last weekend we had a lovely trip to the desert, where we stayed at The Parker Palm Springs. I’ve said this before – they have the best orange juice at Norma’s! It tastes just like when my grandparents brought me fresh squeezed from their own trees. The Jonathan Adler decor is amazing, especially his ceramics and photography choices in the rooms. Carol Channing overlooking our toilet was amazing. We played a round of croquet, sipped cocktails at the lemonade stand, and simply enjoyed the cold desert air. The snow capped mountains were also a lovely sight to see. If you’re going to stay in one place in Palm Springs, chose The Parker, if not only for the Hermes soap in the room.
While in the desert, I picked up this amazing 3.1 Phillip Lim short coat [pictured right]. I’ve already got some good wear and compliments from it, so it was absolutely worth the investment.
After the holiday, my mother, sister and I decided to check out the remolded Macy*s in Pasadena because my mom bought me some Calvin Klein’s in the wrong size. She knew she did, but she thought if I had something physical to open on Christmas, it would be more fun. Can I just say that Calvin Klein has some on the softest cotton, next to The Row of course. While browsing, I fell in love with this Marc by Marc Jacobs coat [pictured left], but I knew my mom wasn’t going to throw down $558 right after Christmas, er, ever.
On Friday I had a few hours of free time in the SGV, so I called up Phuong and we hit up Target and Lee’s for Vietnamese coffee [yummy!] The Target in Alhambra always puts out its Go International early, so I thought we could check it out for the new Thakoon installment. What do you know, we were in luck! I picked up that lovely dress and floral coat, all gifts of mother when I showed her the receipt. What a Friday night, topped off with $15 Chinese massage.
Last but certainly not least, is my favorite new piece of jewelry [pictured right]. This amazing piece was given to me by the amazing Stefani Greenwood for Christmas. It’s made of pyrite, and has magical powers that will aid in my cardiovascular system. Who couldn’t use that? I’ve been wearing it everywhere and everyone wants to know where I got it. One of a kind. I think her and I should make jewelry together in 2009.
Today is the first day of December, so I thought I would introduce what will hopefully become a weekly feature on Fashion Intel – The Week in Pictures. I’ll show you some of the best fashion moments of my week and give you a glimpse into what inspires me and my blog.
Phuong [pictured above] is a friend I’ve known since high school [she graduated 3rd in her class!] who introduced us to the free tacos at The Gold Room in Echo Park. Speaking of free, her friend gave her that awesome Marc by Marc Jacobs bow shirt which is accompanied by a pa-pow gold ring. My boyfriend [of 5 years!] was oh so kind to model this beautiful Phillip Lim cashmere sweater for me at Barneys. We saw it in men’s while he was looking, and I just died over it. Those gold buttons are killer, but it was way too long and baggy for me.
If I haven’t said this before on Fashion Intel, I’ll say it now, I LOVE HATS! I came across this Alexander McQueen hat, and thought to myself – who would truly wear this giant thing? Made of fox, no less. Maybe me, if I only wore it at home with nothing else. Hilarious. Oh, and those Dries Van Notens were two seconds away from going home with me, had they the right size. Sheesh. I might go back to convince myself that they’ll work out. At half-off, what can I say?
What do all my favorite designers have in common? THEY ARE ALL FROM CALIFORNIA! I have anticipated this entry because I feel like this fact too often goes under the radar. What we do hear is that L.A. Fashion Week is a joke [mostly true] and that NYC is the fashion capital of the world. Well, where would that city be without all of our California natives?
California, particularly L.A., has received a bad wrap in regards to its fashion choices, but there is no denying that these talents have made the Fashion Intel proud. In addition, I would like to point out that some of the best fashion bloggers, Because I’m Addicted, Chictopia, Diabolina, Fashion Toast, Karla’s Closet, Taghrid and That’s Chic are ALL California girls.
Now that fashion month is winding down, I wanted to share which looks inspired me during New York Fashion Week from my favorite [Californian] designers. You can count that this Spring [I know Winter hasn't even started!!!!] I will be wearing my hair in a bun and touting ruffles, black, gray and bondage heels.
Here is a breakdown, if you were wondering more specifically where these designers came from: Vena Cava [South Pasadena], Erin Fetherston [Piedmont, UC Berkeley grad], Jenni Kayne [Los Angeles], Phillip Lim [Westminster, Long Beach State Grad], Rodarte [Nor Cal, Pasadena, UC Berkeley grads], Alexander Wang [San Francisco]
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Sorry I did not report on Gossip Girl fashion last week, but as always the girls and boys were dressed up to the nines. Last night’s episode was not only fabulous because it was fashion week, but so much drama ensued that I almost shed a tear for Chuck. The story lines are becoming better every week! I have never particularly cared for Serena, so I look forward to her demise. What I’d love to see is a new dynamic duo in Blair and Jenny. We’ll see…..here are my top Gossip Girl fashion moments.
There were so many Marc Jacobs shout outs and disses, I lost count. For good measure, I’ll say 10. How many did you hear? EXTRA BONUS: I caught some of the names on Eleanor Waldorf’s seating chart, here is a tiny taste: Micheal Kors, Lydia Hearst, Tory Burch and Tyra Banks. I’ll take 2 of the 4, you can be the judge.
From L to R: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Bow applique sweater $530, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Velvet bow top $745, Forever 21 Gathered Chiffon Rose Headband $3.80, Vena Cava Imperial Dress $598, Forever 21 Classy Pearl Necklace $7.80, 3.1 Phillip Lim Dress