Category Archives: LIFE + STYLE

Sexiest swimwear (and then some) on the block: indieSWIM!

November 16, 2013

      I never thought I'd become OBSESSED with a….swimwear line.

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…But, after finally getting in one after years of intenese fear and hiding out, I had an incedibly liberating summer lounging and sunning by the pool for the first time in a decade.  Seriously, my kids had never seen me in a pool, let alone in a bathing suit. 

After my bikini awakening, I went to Old Navy, spent $30 and bought around 30 bikini separates.  It was after all, September by the time I came around and every picked-ill-fitting piece was around 99 cents.  I'll probably never wear a single piece.  I was just so excited to know that I wasn't going to die if I wore a bathing suit in public, I couldn't help myself. 

So now, I am all about finding the perfect suits for next season.  Which in LA is around next week.  

This line, indieSWIM is freaking my shit out. Just looking at these suits might have me eating turkey and veggies and that's IT, for Thanksgiving. I'm drooling. Mostly at the suits and another good percentage is body envy drool but whatever it's motivating. 

WHAT:  indieSWIM is the result of a natural and brilliant collaboration between friends Zoe and Rosanna. These Caribbean babes share mutual loves for sea, sand and style. They found a way to artistically express themselves and their passions through a beautiful line of swimwear.

The styles, patterns, and colors all come together beautifully to leave you with a work of art, rather than swimsuit. indieSWIM gives you subtle sex appeal, while keeping things bright, relaxed, and simply fun. 

Prices range $50 and up for tops and bottoms sold separately. You can mix and match like crazy.

instagram @indieSWIM INSTAGRAM

www.indieswim.com (SHOP ONLINE HERE!!)

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The Gilt City Los Angeles Warehouse Sale is back!

November 15, 2013

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Fashionistas rejoice!  The hottest sale of the season is back!  And it's better than ever!  Hurry up and get your tickets before they all get snatched up!  

 

This season Gilt has teamed up with Infiniti to bring their members a more elevated shopping experience.  Shop the legendary Warehouse Sale featuring Gilt's top designer brands – from men's and women's fashion to home accessories, kids goods and more – all at up to 90% off retail priced.  Expect to see fashions from the likes of Missoni, Vera Wang, Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera, Helmut Lang, Rachel Roy and more. 

Additionally, Gilt.com has partnered with Infiniti to offer a pair of all-new 2014 Q50 sedans designed exclusively by Thom Browne and Zac Posen.  The two custom tailored vehicles – one designed by Mr. Browne and one designed by Mr. Posen – will be showcased within special concept rooms at the Gilt City Los Angeles Warehouse Sale, fashioned by the two designers.  The two custom designed vehicles will be available for purchase exclusively on Gilt at www.gilt.com/InfinitiQ50 beginning on December 12, 2013 at noon 9 am PST. 

 

Between trips to the fitting room, guests can fuel up with beverages and snacks provided by HINT and Special K while enjoying on-site mini-spa services by Exhale.  And, guests will also have the opportunity to ride-along in one of new fleet of Infiniti vehicles, including a 2014 Q50.  

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Tickets to this fabulous event are on sale now!  The regularly-sold-out event is one of the best sales of the season. 

Tickets can be purchased by visiting GiltCity.comhttp://www.giltcity.com/los-angeles/lawhsfall13

 

 

OM! Day of Inner Peace – OCT 27 – hosted by Josh Radnor

October 13, 2013


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Hosted by TV actor and Sundance Award Winning film maker Josh Radnor (HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, LIBERAL ARTS, HAPPYTHANKYOUMOREPLEASE) and straight up awesome dude – Day of Inner Peace is the second annual, all-day event taking place on Sunday, October 27th @ the Center for Arts in Eagle Rock.

The day features amazing conscious artists from our Los Angeles community including musicians David Newman and Ben Lee and Matty & Avasa Love; NY Times Best Selling Author Rory Freedman (Skinny Bitch); food from famed and delicious Café Gratitude with proceeds benefitting Gaden Shartse Monastery, a Tibetan monastery under the leadership of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Q’ero People of Peru, the last living descendants of the ancient Incas.

Come out to the event to experience a day of spiritual healing, practice and a day of inner peace!

This event is brought to us by the Inkarri Foundation founder, Shaman and scholar Juan Ruiz Naupari and his wife and founder of Pneuma Yoga, Ciela Wynter.

 

WHAT: Day of Inner Peace

 

DATE: Sunday, October 27, 2013

 

TIME: 11:00AM – 10:00PM

 

LOCATION: Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock

                       2225 Colorado Blvd

                       Los Angeles, CA 90041

PONIC SHOES- THE NEWEST EVA ON THE BLOCK

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PONIC offers a revolutionary and fashionable earth friendly shoe.
Inspired by a dream in Italy, PONIC shoes are made with the lightest and most comfortable material on Earth. 
They're made from amazingly lightweight and environmental friendly EVA material. (EVA = Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) EVA does not use chlorine in its production, which means less toxicity during degradation in a landfill and does not poison the soil.
And like my fave Native's, Ponic shoes are also anti-microbial which means they help stop foot odor!
You can slip them on for a quick stroll at the farmers market or toss them in your bag for a day at the beach.  PONIC redefines classic styles providing the best design, comfort and fit with pop colors for anywhere and everywhere.
They are around $60. 
Now, I'm just waiting for the kids line to come out!
PONIC & CO - @ponicusa
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More fun jewelry to amp up your wardrobe! 8 Other Reasons

October 3, 2013

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Anthony Nohra and Charles Lichaa are the charismatic design duo behind stylish jewelry brand, 8 Other Reasons. Since launching in 2010, 8 Other Reasons have developed a dedicated following, wowing both local and international fashion stylists and bloggers alike. 

Although starting 8 Other Reasons at the ripe age of 20 years old, both designers have always had a keen eye for conceptual design and understanding of aesthetics. Charles’ background is cemented in Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, Fashion, Visual Merchandising & Product Development. Whilst,  8 Other Reason’s co-designer, Anthony has experience in Fashion Photography, Product Development & Forecasting, E-Commerce & Marketing.

Together they are delivering a fashion forward line that juxtaposes glam and masculine hardware to funk up any style, without making the consumer spend more than $100

8 Other Reasons is at the center of a jewelry revolution; where quality, miscellany in design and affordability are all as imperative. Fashion forward and in demand, 8 Other Reasons encompasses beautiful statement pieces and everyday staples to complement each wardrobe. From oversized chains in matte metals, joint iron cuffs, necklaces adorned with colored jewels and delicate pop color stones. 

8 Other Reasons is designed with 4 girls in mind: the Socialite, who enjoys the finer things in life with a little edge; the Downtown girl, who incorporates rock & roll trends into her style; the Celebrity, who loves bold statement pieces, and finally the Signature girlwho embodies both the masculine hard and fashionista soft side, simple statement pieces. 

8 Other Reasons is stocked globally, featuring in major retailers such as Nordstrom, Shopbop, Karmaloop, Nasty Gal, DASH, Nylon as well as local Australian chain, Glue store. 

 

INSTAGRAM: @8otherreasons  www.8otherreasons.com