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Wonderfully Weird: Kanarian Kindred Goes “On A Chocolate Wonderland”!! Fashion Goes Deliciously Sweet Guest Blog Post | LA-Story.com
Guest blogger Wonderfully Weird (Kanarian Kindred) takes us to Asia but this is not Asia as you and I think about it. It’s really about CHOCOLATE and how it’s been mixed into fashion and accessories. It’s like Willie Wonka meets Chanel (or better)-however be aware the fashions are NOT edible.
Turning Up the Heat on Summer: Swimwear for Every Woman!! Hot Styles for Any Time You Need a Swimsuit!
Swimwear is always a love-hate relationship for women. It’s got to be the hardest fashion item to buy because we are so body-conscious. We want to look like people in magazines but generally speaking, those women (or girls) don’t look like that either. They look like that courtesy of Photoshop. The trick is to understand what type of body you have and accept it. It doesn’t mean you can’t be fit or workout or watch what you eat. It’s about loving who you are right now and accepting that body and dress to look fabulous in the outfit du jour today rather than what you would like to look like next week/month/season/year or birthday.
Love Marilyn Monroe’s Beauty Look? Amanda Green Tells How to Snag MM’s Summer Makeup Faves! Guest Blogger
Who could have known that a woman born in 1926 would have such a memorable impact on fashion in 2013? Marilyn Monroe was more than just a celebrity in her hay day. She was a model, actress and singer by profession. Monroe’s unique beauty and style made her popular with both women and men. Men admired Marilyn’s startling looks and women worked hard to imitate them.
Wonderfully Weird: Kanarian Kindred Goes “All Audrey” on Us!! Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy! Guest Blog!
Wonderfully Weird (Kanarian Kindred) is back for her now regular round of guest posts on fashion and accessories. This one is about the style and fashions of Audrey Hepburn– such amazing and incredible styles that you will be biting a bullet or a belt to figure out HOW you could get these– even having a tailor copy them from a photo would be hard to do. But they are exquisite.
Lots of Holidays & Events that Need Gifts. Get the Bead on Robert Lambert Artisanal Gifts !
Thanks to Thom Rafferty for this information. He’s my go-to guy when I need something really unusual for something– whether it’s cocktails (see tomorrow for that post) and gifting as well as parties. You want to live well right? You want to enjoy the best of the best– thus you will savor the lusciousness not only of the product but the time you are spending with others as well as the time spent in preparation. Read the rest of this entry »
Trendspotting Spring 2013: Going Naked Never Looked So Good!
Wondering what to wear this spring and summer — besides green? Nude tones are easy to work into your wardrobe whether it’s more beige or more pink– it works with just about everything. From entire outfits that elongate the figure and have you looking surprisingly sophisticated, to small bites of accessories to give you a sass and flair that doesn’t clash but works with your outfit.
Check out first in a series of posts on colors that will be big for spring/summer 2013- thanks to Nan Fusco for curating!








Atelier Cologne’s Christophe Cervacel Talks About New Scents at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island! Part 1
For those who know me and my love for fragrance, this interview which is 2 parts is with Christophe Cervacel, founder and co-creator — along with his wife, Sylvie Ganter of the luxe fragrance brand, Atelier Cologne! I have about 8 or 9 interviews with Christophe and Sylvie or Christophe alone as as they have launched different products. Now we have the latest pair of scents: the fabulous Gold Leather and Silver Iris, launching the Collection Métal– Elegant, unique and definitely intoxicating.
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