BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER

This is eco-chic I can get behind. You’ve probably seen Keira Knightley toting one of Anya Hindmarch’s I’m Not A Plastic Bag carryalls in the tabs - an aesthetically pleasing take on the reusable shopping bag. It makes a statement in a friendly way, as if to say, isn’t this a great idea, you should […]

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Earth Day, yes, I get it. I’m all for it. It’s criminal the way this Administration has completely ignored top scientists on global warming. And then Rove has to be a total prick to Sheryl Crow and Laurie David. It’s time for the U.S. to step to the f*cking table. We need to change our […]

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Last week, while hanging at Little Next Door with a fellow ‘hoodie, we talked about how much we liked Venice, and how we wished it wasn’t such a deal getting there. My friend literally packs a bag for the night when he’s visiting a friend who lives there. Only, what, ten miles away and the […]

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A couple years ago, I interviewed colorist Rita Hazan for Variety’s now-defunct lifestyle pub V-Life. I have never colored my hair, but Hazan will be forever stamped on my memory by virtue of her lovely-locked clientele. I don’t care that these women are famous - let’s just take the Jennifers: Esposito, Lopez, Connelly - I […]

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As much as I’m a fan of Seven For All Mankind jeans, I was skeptical when I heard the denim label was coming out with a collection of handbags. Now available in-store and online, I have to admit, I’m a fan of bags too, particularly the styles shown above (clockwise from top left: Samantha Carry […]

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There are a crazy number of great shopping events this weekend, and I finally got my hands on the flyer for Society for Rational Dress‘ Open Studio day downtown on Saturday (255 South Santa Fe Ave; 11AM-7PM; cash or credit). Spring ‘07 items will be sold at retail, including limited edition and one-of-a-kind pieces. Get […]

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This is my suggested plan of action for in-the-’hoodies tonight: hit Built by Wendy early, then make your way to Filly a few steps west for its shopping-music-booze festivities. Resist the drink enough to head east to Echo Park for BBW’s after party with all-things-indie pub Arthur Mag where there will be gratis beer from […]

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I find it very difficult to pay full-price at Barneys when I know there will be opportunities like this collection of weekend events - my top picks - to lighten, rather than ravage, your bank account. Or, in the case of Pegah Anvarian at Des Kohan, it’s a chance to access exclusive spring/summer pieces made […]

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Not sure exactly what Krisol at 8312 W. 3rd Street, between Sweetzer and Orlando, will offer but I dig the graphic, retro-hued awning that recently went up. It’s taken the space that used to be rare bookseller Michael Thompson Books, which closed up shop after 30+ years but still welcomes customers and dealers to its […]

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Back in the day, the thing I loved about Coach was its consistent output of classic, quality handbags, totes, and wallets at affordable prices. You could get a stylish handbag for a couple hundred dollars that would last forever. Then, I started to hate Coach because it made a mad dash to uber-young and trendy, […]

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If you haven’t checked out Filly on 3rd Street, this Thursday, April 19th (7PM-10PM) is the perfect shopping opp. Get your hands on Quail, Michelle Nguyen’s line of drape-y dresses, skirts, tops, and jumpers that flatter your bod - whether lithe or curvy - and your pocketbook. For those looking for a ringing endorsement, note […]

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When Iconology - chandelier-ed and stocked with Zac Posen, Oscar de la Renta, Karl Lagerfeld, and Behnaz Sarafpour - opened on La Brea across from vintage haven The Way We Wore in February, 2006, the question became what would follow. Iconology co-owner and former Women’s Wear Daily editor Michelle Dalton Tyree says some thought she […]

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