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B+S Weekly Round-Up—November 2-6, 2009

November 7th, 2009 · No Comments · News

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— Beauty—Paint Shop Beverly Hills Now Open on West 3rd
— Shops—Congrats to Aero & Co on Ten Years! Check Out the New Blog!
— Beauty—Signs of Blo Salon on Santa Monica Near La Cienega
— Eats—Surya Closing in December, The Burger Factory Taking Its Place
— Beauty—Clinique Fresh Faces 2009 Tour Hits Westwood
— Shoes—CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund [...]

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Shoes—CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist George Esquivel’s Star Rising and Shining

November 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · EVENT, FASHION, SHOES

The first time I saw George Esquivel’s shoes—then only for men—was at Douglas Fir, lined up gorgeously, impeccably crafted. He was definitely doing something. This year he’s a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist, an incredibly prestigious fashion award (he’s profiled with the other contenders in this month’s Vogue) which will be announced (the winner and two [...]

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Fashions—Two Cents, Alexander Wang, Vena Cava Gap Design Editions

June 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · FASHION

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While I was checking out the Sprinkles hubbub at The Grove, I figured I might as well run in and see the Gap Design Editions in person, the collab between the chain and the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists. As you’ve likely heard, this time out, it’s all about khaki for designers/labels Alexander Wang, [...]

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B+S Notes—March 17, 2009

March 17th, 2009 · No Comments · News

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— Primo Bistro opens in West Hollywood / Thrillist
— Crazy patterned decal-like nails / DailyCandy
— J Brand launching J Brand Boutique collection / Fashion Rules!
— Dance attack! / DC Dossier
— Shabby Chic stores closing after filing Chapter 11 / WWD
— Kao Pao Shu ribbon dresses on Beverly Boulevard / Pocket Lint
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