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Harrods of London Enlists Florence + The Machine to Open its Christmas Sale - #Awesome

 

 

 

How do you create a hot Xmas sale??

Ask Florence + The Machine to open it with an exclusive performance - and then livestream it. And you initiate a Twitter campaign so her fans can ask her questions. That's what's happening at Harrods of London on Dec. 27 at 8:45 am. Fashion collabs are becoming the status quo, so it was only a matter of time before a retailer would harness the power of music - in this case - the stylish fashion icon known as Florence Welch. Tune in for the livestream to get your Florence fix, but I also recommend checking the site when the online sale begins at 6 pm on the 24th. There are some some very chic picks in "The Holiday Shop" to take you from the city to the ski slopes and to the beach - just in time for your holiday travels. Also catch "The Best Dressed List" for 2011 and "One's To Watch" for 2012 in the stores' chic online mag, The Review.

Styling the Michael Antonio Holiday Lookbook

LLOYD KLEIN COUTURE silk jersey gown. GLYNNETH B earrings. WESTERN FASHION rhinestone bracelets.

 

 

How do you get dressed up for the Holidays? With the right shoes of course.

Recently, I was asked to style the Michael Antonio Holiday lookbook featuring 'It Girl' Caroline D'Amore. The concept was to shoot Caroline celebrity paparazzi style in Los Angeles. Photographer Mike Rosenthal was brought in to capture the Hollywood glam-meets-lifestyle look. From the chic loft to shopping in downtown and to the club for the party, here are key looks from Michael Antonio's Paparazzi Holiday collection. The collection is available online and if you're in Los Angeles, you're in luck. The Michael Antonio Pop-Up Store is open until Dec. 22 at 517 W. 7th St in downtown LA. Get your shoes and boots for the holidays. And the clothing? It's all available. Click, click the links to get the look. A special thank you to everyone who helped with this shoot.

Happy Holidays!

 

LLOYD KLEIN COUTURE tux blazer and dress. GLYNNETH B necklace. 

 

On him: ANTHONY FRANCO blue suit jacket. MATIAS t-shirt. FALLING WHISTLES brushed-metal necklace. KASIL WORKSHOP “Davidson” jean. On her: KILL CITY knit cardigan, cowl-back tee and leather shorts. DARA ETTINGER amethyst necklace. LIZ LARIOS pyrite cuff. SEREFINA wrap bracelet. BRYNA “Nido” fringe clutch.

 

LLOYD KLEIN COUTURE camel blazer. KASIL WORKSHOP “Benatar” jean. SUSANA MONACO black tank. BRYNA “Serrano” hobo bag. URBAN POSH stack rings.

On her: STRETTA red “Carla” dress. GLYNNETH B bracelet. HEATHER HAWKINS clutch.On him: ANTHONY FRANCO studded leather jacket. KILL CITY waxed tee. KASIL WORKSHOP “Bowie” jean. 

 

 

 

Add Some Sparkle to Your CHOOS

 

Glitter, sparkle, bling.

It's no secret, sparkle is 'in" in a big way this holiday season. With cocktail parties and holiday soirees in full swing, a wardrobe update is just a matter of a simple item with a whole lot of glitter. Here are Jimmy Choo's version of the look ala sparkly heels and tres chic clutches that I spotted at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles. You can shop online this season with some help from Jimmy Choo's 'His of Her Gift Guide.' How will get your sparkle on? Remember, it's all in the Choos.

 

 

Israeli. Pottery. Is. So. Chic.

 

 

 
When it comes to purchasing a memorable item on my travels, I generally find myself hunting housewares. Crystal in Prague, blankets in Cozumel, art in Fiji and now, pottery in Tel Aviv. Here are my chic finds at the Nachlat Benyamin Market. I fell in love with this teapot and matching mugs by artist Ramon Mendesono.  Now, when I drink a cup of tea in the morning, I will think of Tel Aviv..... 

Tel Aviv: Chic Finds at Nachlat Benyamin Market

 

 

 

 

What do you do with a free day in Tel Aviv? Go shopping of course. My new friend Sara, the lovely and talented Fashion Editor of Elle Mexico, and I headed to the Nachlat Benyamin Street. The local market or shuk, which is held there every Tuesday and Friday along with the Carmel Shuk, was the perfect place to shop for arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, furniture, housewares and souvenirs. Here are some of the colorfully chic items I spotted.

 

Versace for H&M Fashion Frenzy

 

                                                                                             photos courtesy of hm.com

 

 

In honor of the US in-store launch today....here are images from the Versace for H&M ad campaign. It may be all some of us get to see of the collection. Fans queued for hours around the world waiting for doors to open, the website crashed and fights broke out. Clearly, the demand for designer goods at a price point continues to be a high priority for the fashion set. Versace, Lanvin, Commes des Garcons, Matthew Williamson, Missoni, Rodarte, Alexander McQueen, Jean Paul Gaultier....Who hasn't done an H&M or Target collab? So, the only question is who's next? 

 

 

 

METALLIC

 

                                                        photo: OneLoneMagpie via VampyVarnish.com

 

 

Shine it. Sometimes all you need to update your look is a little sparkle.

This Fall, metallics are adding a serious shine to beauty essentials. Case in point, Chanel's "Illusion d'Ombre" collection. Lipgloss, eyeshadow and nail polish in a softly hued quartz as well as limited-edition graphite and peridot - tres chic!!

XOXOXO

 

Eyeshadow, Nordstrom.com      |     Nail polish,  Nordstrom.com

Shop it at Nordstrom.com

'70s YSL Feathered Fox Fur Jacket

 

 

 

Put this on my wish list for Christmas.

Yves Saint Laurent '70s fox fur coat. I just spotted it on ShrimptonCouture.com and it is exquisite. Pale cream with white tipped fox, the coat has a feathered appearance with the fur set in small rows. So '70s chic with beautiful wide sleeeves and a simple box cut.

I. am. in. love.

 

 

All DOLLED Up

 

 

 

Delightful.

Leave it to Bottega Veneta to feature these lovely ladies in its windows on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. It reminded me of Jeanne Lanvin's iconic dolls and the upcoming Petite doll collection by Alber Elbaz which will benefit AIDS charities. Come to find out these limited-edition Jess Brown dolls were created exclusively for the luxury brand. Brown designed these beautiful life-size versions of her rag dolls - all dressed in Bottega Veneta. Just the kind of fabulosity I am always thrilled to see in Paris! And they are featured in select stores and windows around the world. 

 

JessBrownDesigns.com

Get Ready to Shop At A Current Affair Next Week!

 Vintage lovers are you ready?

Another edition of A Current Affair is set to debut next weekend. Over 25 top vintage collectors including Scout, Tavin, Mercy Vintage, Siren Vintage and New/Found will set up shop in the Penthouse of the Cooper Design Space.  Wren's Melissa Coker will host and Edith Abeyta will create a special art installation. Sept. 24 and 25. Vintage clothing. Art. Music. Drinks. Don't miss it!

For more information go to itsacurrentaffair.com.

 

Get Your Gold Glitter TOMS.....

 

 

.....While they're in stock.

If you have one pair of TOMS, you know they're not only stylish, but super comfy. The insanely popular Gold Glitter Classic has been sold out, but it's now back in stock. Get it while it's hot and help a child while you shop. (Just in case you didn't know), for every shoe purchased, TOMS gives a pair to a child in need.

 

Wooden Wonders

 

Vena Cava flatforms, $388 at SaksFifthAvenue

 

New shoes please!

From flatforms to custom-made lace-up oxfords, I'm loving these wooden-soled shoes! It's an update from last year's ever-popular clog that is so '70s Chic!

LOVE 

For more of the look, go to RackedLA.com


Alain snake & wood flatform, $144 at PixieMarket



Artisinal oxfords that take 25 hours to make. There's a nice price tag to boot $1512, at Mona Moore.

Walk This Way.

 

                                                                                                                  photos: Julia Comita

Skingraft X TwistedLamb leggings

LOVE this collab, LOVE this shoot.

 

Available for a limited time on Skingraft.com

Lostmarc'h

 

 

When you spot a window display as positively adorable as this, you have to stop and take pictures. That's what happened as I was walking through the Marais on my recent visit to Paris. Lostmarc'h is a little treasure to discover. The products are developed from exquisite raw materials that combine the essence of the sights and scents of the rugged coastline of the Brittany region of France. Perfume, bath soap, shower gel and lotions all designed to heal, protect and inspire. The Lostmarc'h beach is the last unspoiled beach on continental Europe......

Sun, wind, sand....take me there.

 

On another note......Paris had so many treasures to find, I'm back to blogging about it. Over the next few weeks, expect more of my favorite stores, cafes, shows, and street style. And...I'll be sprinkling in plenty of other current events, and design happenings and my adventures in Los Angeles. Stay tuned!!

 

 

 

 

A Current Affair - Get Ready for the Next Edition!