May want to avoid general Melrose area on the commute home. Via the Inbox: "Lohan just did some major shopping at Fornarina on Melrose. About thirty paparazzi were at the window and shopgirls had to close the store and exit linds out the back door."
Victoria’s Secret and Chambord teamed up at Eva Longoria’s restaurant Beso on Tuesday to launch new fragrance Heavenly Kiss. The cocktail waitresses, who looked like they could grace a VS catalog themselves, served up Chambord mixed drinks inspired by the fragrance. The guests who were willing to ignore the warning “it tastes like perfume” could seemingly only handle a few sips, which was evident by the mostly full cocktail glasses that were abandoned all over the bar. Supermodel Miranda Kerr (Orlando Bloom’s main squeeze) spent her afternoon promoting the new fragrance at The Grove and was spotted that evening spritzing herself with the vanilla and floral scented perfume in her private booth while party-goers crowded around to get a glimpse of the 25-year-old Australian beauty.
At the surrounding tables, Christina Milian, Brittany Gastineau, and Shane West munched on appetizers while Project Runway alum Nick Verreos and Rami Kashou sipped cocktails by the bar. But its safe to say Jeremy Piven’s arrival caused the biggest stir, even Kerr emerged from her booth to go say hello. At the end of the evening, guests were given a familiar Victoria’s Secret shopping bag, but they seemed a little disappointed to only find one bottle of the Heavenly Kiss and a pink Chambord tank top inside. But the A+ food and crowd made up for the C- cocktails and gift bags. [RackedWire]
What interests us about the windows at Sergio Rossi is the architectural simplicity of the displays. Sure, showcasing shoes is made easier by beautiful heels and handbags, but we particularly appreciate the way the displays are structured to mimic a heel, while taking no thunder from the shoes themselves. One pair of patent lemon yellows, please! [RackedWire]
Label:Luxury-Avenue Inc. Shoe Sale Deal: Up to 70% off labels like Diesel, Betsy Johnson, Via Spiga, March Jacobs, Kenneth Cole and Baby Phat When/Where:Saturday, May 10 through Sunday, May 11, 9am-5pm, 2646 River Avenue, between Rosemead Boulevard & Walnut Grove Avenue, Unit B, Rosemead
While some shops throw merch on the racks, others take their visual merchandising quite seriously, curating each space to perfection—those particular shops get our Prized Merchandising gold star.
We've always had a warm and fuzzy spot for LA-based label Madley and its designer Coryn Madley, who creates incredibly chic knitwear and jewelry, which jangles with seashells, feathers, semi-precious stones, crystals and lots of vintage finds. Her Abbot Kinney shop reflects her eclectic, feminine style, but also has a feeling of everything being placed just so—from earrings and necklaces hung on branches to feathers tucked in a swan-shaped vase. The boutique is immaculate and is a wonderland to browse, especially since you can find surprisingly reasonable merch—she carries labels such as Smoke & Mirrors as well—as low at $40. "People think it's higher-end than it is," Madley told Racked, and you see why in the sumptuousness displayed even on the boutique walls and dressing rooms, decorated with textural creations. "It's not for everybody," she continued, "but the people who like it, really love it."
· Madley [madley.com]
Today's Street Scenes subject is Alex, shot at Orange and Harvard Streets in Glendale. Vote whether you like or dislike her outfit—your choices are 'Perfection!,' 'So close,' 'I feel strangely ambivalent about it,' or 'Who Did This To You?'
Label:Silho Furniture Deal: 25% off all furniture floor models and accessories 10% off special orders. Excludes Broad Beach Lighting and some artwork. All sales are final with any applied sales discounts. When/Where:Until merch goes, Mon-Sat 10:00 to 6:00, 142 North La Brea Boulevard, (323) 935-9955
He came, he signed, he smiled! Christian Louboutin appeared at Barneys in Beverly Hills on Wednesday to promote his new fall collection and to sign Spring purchases. One shopper wasn’t sure if she had to buy his pricey pumps in store in order to receive an autograph, so she threw her last season Louboutins in a Barneys bag and shimmied into line with the rest of the shoe fanatics. Louboutin scribbled little notes and hearts on the infamous red soles for customers, who were lined up almost sixty deep before his arrival. They didn’t seem to mind the wait; servers came around every few minutes with champagne and chocolate covered strawberries to keep everyone nourished. And although a pair of Louboutin’s run for around $800, that didn’t stop ladies from buying three or four pairs for Christian to sign. [RackedWire]
Label:Creatures of Comfort Deal: 15% off on new arrivals from labels like Rachel Comey, Karen Walker, Peter Jensen, Emma Cook, Mary Ping, Slow and Steady Wins the Race, VPL, Zucca, Zero MArie Cornejo, LD Tuttle, Repettos, Les Pairies de Paris, Society for Rational Dress, Rowena Sartin, Souvenir, Boessert Schorn, Vena Cava, Berkerman, and more When/Where:Through Sunday, May 11, Mon-Sat 11am-7pm; Sun noon-6pm, 7971 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, (323) 655-7855
Kobe haters need not read. For those who love him, Kobe Bryant has been finally been anointed MVP. To get the corresponding gear, She Knows Best reminds us to hit NBAstore.com for tees, balls and memorabilia, ranging from $14.99-$99.99. Also, Highsbobiety clues us in to a limited-edition Recon/Nort tee: "The t-shirt mixes the Nort logo with the Lakers colors and the Kobe Bryant logo. No word on the release, but expect it soon!" Check it out after the jump.
· Get Kobe Bryant’s 2008 MVP T-Shirt [She Knows Best]
· Recon/Nort "Kobe Bryant MVP '08" T-Shirt [Highsnobiety]
Sellebrity is where you'll find famous faces fronting everything from perfume and mascara to liquor and leggings, or literally selling their personal crap.
1) Perez Hilton: Wouldn't have anticipated the gossiper creating a line for chain Hot Topic available June 6 (pictured), but not surprised either. What wouldn't Perez do for pub? Of course, it sounds like a horrible idea. People sounding out at the outset, include Style It Less, "Interestingly enough, Perez is always making fun of celebrities coming out with their own clothing lines. Well, he opened the gates so here it goes. WTF kind of plaid pants are those? Neon colored pants? C’mon now. No self respecting women would wear hot pink or hot blue pants. Unless they’re like 100 and retiring in Florida. No offense Grandmas. All that stupid over usage of graphic print on the shirts...Give it up Perez." [Style It Less]
And The Cut: "Today is a dark day for fashion, as we must report that Perez Hilton is launching a clothing line. Of course, the line's for Hot Topic (gossip—hot topics—get it?!). Creatively titled "Perez Hilton For Hot Topic," it will include Perezcious Pink and Gossip Gangster flip-flops and range in price from $2 to $50. You know, $50 really is a steal for blog-themed flip-flops...So he's making up for others' sins by giving us nightmares? How democratic of him. Night terrors for all!" [The Cut]
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