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Back in June, I had the pleasure of attending an event at Esquivel Shoes—just before designer George Esquivel was announced as a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist!—and left one very, very lucky lady. You see, there was a drawing that night for a pair of Esquivels, and the event’s host, the incomparable Rose [...]

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— Beauty—Paint Shop Beverly Hills Now Open on West 3rd
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— 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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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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Esquivel Shoes
THROUGH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
WHO: Creatures of Comfort
WHAT: 15% off most black-hued merch in-store and online
WHERE: 7971 Melrose Avenue, 323-655-7855, Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
WHO: George Esquivel of Esquivel Shoes at Satine
WHAT: CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist George Esquival, mastermind behind Esquivel Shoes will be on hand for cocktails and a viewing of his [...]

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Cat show contestants, from Style Council
— More American Apparel for kids / CAN
— ‘White Trash Wine Tasting’ Sept 12 at 5pm-8pm $20/person / Colorado Wine Co.
— LA chefs, bars on Twitter / DailyDish
— Santa Monica cat show! / Style Council
— George Esquivel’s shoe-in for the CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund award / All the Rage
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Bird Handbags at Roseark
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
WHO: Roseark
WHAT: Summer blowout sale and trunk show, featuring Bird Handbags
When/Where: 1111 North Crescent Heights Boulevard, West Hollywood, 323-822-3600, 12pm-4pm
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
WHO: Esquivel Shoes
WHAT: A+R’s Rose Apodaca and Andy Griffith host men’s and women’s 2009 collection event, featuring designer George Esquivel, drinks, and “possibly…leave with a gift of your very [...]

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Blazer from Urban Outfitters coming for fall
— Cleaner dry cleaners in Beverly Hills / CAN
— Lakers! / LAist
— I need Tova to save my life, too / Pocket Lint
— New Retailers Braving the L.A. Boutique Scene / CAN
— Sounds good, Mini Bites in Silver Lake / Thrillist
— I want me some George Esquivel lace-ups! / [...]

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Esquivel Shoes for women from JC Report
— Ado Italian Restaurant Opens in Venice / DailyCandy
— Umami Burger expanding? / Eating LA
— Online Sale Sites Experiencing Growth in a Slow Economy / CAN
— George Esquivel Embraces the Feminine / JC Report
— JCTV Asks: What Is The Most Stylish Thing About Los Angeles? / JC Report
— Iconix [...]

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