Friday Flashback/Friendly Shopping Reminder

Hey Ladies, once again it's Friday! Hope you're gearing up for a fabulous and fun weekend. LA girls it's that time again, the last Friday of the month. Time for the the Los Angeles Fashion District's monthly sample sale. Head over to the California Market Center, New Mart and The Cooper Building (my new personal favorite) for all the finest fashion at a deep discount (check out the info here). The stores have already bought for Fall '09 so the sale is sure to have new Fall fashion to be pushed out of the showrooms to make room for new merchandise. I love Fridays and I'm ready to do my thing (if heading home for an appointment with my couch is considered a thing). This song is a old favorite that always gets me in a smoothed out mood.

Tribe Called Quest -Bonita Applebaum


BONUS "Between the Sheets" Remix
Remember this one? (Cha-Cha anyone?)

L is for Leather...

Leather is everywhere for Fall. I love the tough look of leather and expect it to see it everywhere from the usual jackets, to the unexpected in bustiers and skin tight leggings (yes leather leggings!). I had to investigate for myself the other day and try on a pair of leather leggings and I must say they were incredibly comfortable and overall just rock star hot! But no, the head to toe leather suit is not back. You won't need to be covered in head to toe leather unless you're auditioning to be the long lost member of 80's groups Whodini, Ready For The World, or Cameo (Word up-you never know, it can happen). above photo: Yves Saint Laurent Fall 09 RTW

Helmet Lang Leather Leggings $875. I tried these on in dark grey-pure heaven! Their so versatile, wear with anything from stilettos, under boots and casual t-shirts to a warm chunky sweater or cropped wool jacket.

Vena Cava Leather Leggings w/ Knit Panels $909. Expensive, but there's a brown pair on clearance on the same site for $272 (Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just showing you the hottest and latest).

Slow and Steady Wins the Race Leather Tee $49.99. Please don't wear this with more leather. Cute with a distressed jean or fitted skirt.

Heavy Metal

3.1 Phillip Lim Resort 2010






It's Monday and it's your time to shine (or wish it was Friday again). And speaking of shine, Metallic colors are summer's answer to neutral colors. I swear you never have to wear white shoes again if you don't want to.

Calvin Klein "Electra" Sandal $89









Three simple rules to mastering metallic:

1. Silver metallics are cooler color options that compliment lighter skin tones and tends to go better with light colors.




2. Metallics in the Gold family compliment warmer skin tones and go great with bright colors and add heat to neutrals like White.
   
   
3. Never go for head to toe metallic unless your goal is to look like a robot.

Melie Blanco Diagnal Stitch Tote $79

Report Sigature Newbury 2 Metallic Platform $190

And The Weekend Begins

Happy Friday! Hope you're ready for a refreshing, kick back weekend.
"It's Friday night and the weekend's here I need to unwind, where's the party?" A little Zhane "Hey Mr. DJ" to get you started.

Just Throw It In The Bag

Every now and then there comes a time when your closet just can't take it anymore. When all the closet organization and space saving hangers aren't enough, it's time do you a little summer sweep out. It's time to get rid of anything in your closet that doesn't fit quite right, is totally worn out, or you never got around to wearing (because it's not really your style or you have to lose 25 lbs just to squeeze into it). So gather your things, bag them, and send them off to your local Salvation Army or Goodwill (or your sister, girlfriend or cousin who can't wait to get their hands on your stuff anyway). All the more room for all the new stuff that's about to hit the scene for Fall.

Hot Fun In The Summertime

Happy Monday girls! This past Sunday was a hot and sunny day, perfect for a music festival (emphasis on HOT). We headed out to San Dimas for JazzFest West to catch artists like Najee, Teena Marie and Eric Benet do their thing in the summer sun: Great music, cool people and fun times (did I mention that it was hot?). Break out the hats, umbrellas and cool cottons because after all it was super HOT (I said that already, right?).










Me, Debbie and Sandra soak up the sun!
















This is how you brave an all day music fest with comfort and ease.

• Loose Clothing in Cool Materials-like cotton, and linen.
  
  
• A Dramatic Hat-An essential item to shade you from the sun.
  
  
• Huge Sunglasses-Don't leave home without them.



• Comfortable Shoes-These are all day events, do I really need to get into details?
  
  
• An Umbrella-If it's super hot, you'll thank me later.
  
  

Leaf Print Maxi Dress $98, Banana Republic.

Fab Floppy Straw Hat $6.50, Forever 21.

T-Bags Long Dress w/ Piping $154.







Ella Moss Caribbean Jumpsuit $139.






Broken Rays Sun Hat $48, Anthropologie.




Solid Colored Paper Parasol $6.50, Pearl River Mart. These are always easy to find in Chinatown.















What Not to Wear - These hot #!$ jeans! Granted, I thought they were cute, but they were a high waisted, flared leg, fitted through the hips, heavy, dark denim nightmare (I may have lost about 2 inches from my butt and thighs-can you say sauna).

Do You Know What Today Is?

...It's their anniversary! Today marks the first day of Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale (Nordstrom's pioneered the pre-season sale-no past season clearance sale over here). So break out your glass and let's toast to getting fall hottest new looks now and on sale (until everything goes back to full price on August 3).

right photo: Hinge Leather Motorbike Jacket $198.90 ($298 after sale)

Disclaimer-This is NOT an advertisement. I go to this sale every year. It's a great time to pick up a new Fall handbag (brand new but on sale) or pick up the one of the make-up/beauty specials available only at Nordstrom during this sale (MAC usually has a great one-good time to get a set of make-up brushes and a case for half the price). Are we clear?

Steven by Steve Madden "Bevan" Pump $119.90 ($168.95 after sale).

Michael by Michael Kors "Dessert" Shoulder Tote $298.90 (448.00 after sale)

MAC Look In A Box in "Seductress" $59.50 (Nordstrom Exclusive)