Meet Celeb Stylist Nicole Chavez; LA Designer Guerin Swing Debuts Art Collection

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SANTA MONICA—In the world of LA fashion stylists, Nicole Chavez holds a highly coveted, top-ranking position, counting celebs like Jessica Simpson, Rachel Bilson, and Kristen Bell among her clients and friends.  You'll find her handiwork in magazine editorials and on red carpets everywhere, and tomorrow, take your admiration IRL to an exclusive meet and greet with Chavez at the Pandora store (395 Santa Monica Pier) in Santa Monica from 6-8pm. Expect photo and interview opportunities, with free admission and snacks on hand.

FAIRFAX—Famed Hollywood interior designer Guerin Swing (Red O, Hyde Sunset, Palmilla) is turning his creative eye to the art world, with his debut collection of custom lifestyle pieces landing at Lab Art (217 S La Brea Avenue) this Wednesday at 7pm. Swing offers his own interpretation of traditional art pieces, including paintings featuring products by Louis Vuitton, Aston Martin, and Coca Cola. "I’m giving my art a chance to stand out from my designing background, every piece I paint has a story,” Swing said, and the pieces take a decidedly street art turn.