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The 61st Creative Emmys Get Glam & Gem-alicilous Celebrities!
September 23, 2009 | 
Author The sparkling lights weren’t from candles or cameras flashing but from the jewelry at the 61st Annual Creative Emmys
We love red carpet events and the Creative Emmys don’t get as much attention but its’ really a lot of hard “behind the scenes” work and people like clothing designers, makeup artists, hair stylists, fx designers and more that go into making a show a “SHOW”
Selena Gomez wearing Sutra green tourmaline earrings
Details of the Sutra earrings
Elisabeth Moss of Mad Men wore a Strawberry Gold Paisley Cuff by Le Vian . Elisabeth looked amazing.
“24″‘s Mary Lynn Rajskub wears wear diamond drop earrings and matching ring by Siera
Aren’t they incredibly gorgeous jewelry? I think they are amazing. Definitely have serious star appeal.
Stevie Wilson
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Comments ClosedSecrets of the Red Carpet: Tips from Stylist Michael O'Connor!
Michael O’Connor is featured here quite often during celebrity award season for his commentary at the Platinum Guild Suites as much as he does on trend-spotting for men and women fashions and accessories aon what’s going to work for the red carpet and what won’t.
He’s done several podcasts and videos for LA-Story.com
1: Platinum Guild with Michael O’Connor, Sept 2008
2) How to work the Closet without Spending a lot of $$
3) Golden Globes & the Platinum Guild
There are many more: just plug in Michael O’Connor into the “search this blog” and he will pop up!
He’s back again (and you will hear from him again on Red Carpet Trends as well as other posts or podcasts) for the upcoming Emmys this weekend!
O’Connor as been involved in the luxury, jewelry and fashion industries in a career that spans over 25 years. Originally a jewelry designer who was forecasting upcoming trends, O’Connor has worked with some of the most recognized brands and helped develop some of the most followed trends in the world (such as the 3-diamond “past, present, future” styling). Throughout the year O’Connor works with numerous top celebrities and celebrity stylists helping them to accessorize for awards shows, appearances and premieres. Michael works with leading fashion and accessories editors and television producers to select products for their photo pages, illustrate story lines and programs.
Tips for the Emmys’ Red Carpet
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Comments Closed" Coco Before Chanel" LA Premiere & After-Party on Robertson Features Stellar Chanel!
Last week there was a premiere at the Pacific Design Center of “Coco Before Chanel” the movie starring Audrey Tautou and directed amazingly by Anne Fontaine! Opening on September 25, this movie features more about the evolution of Coco into Chanel the designer. She is beginning her work and it shows the earliest part of her life.
While the movie was stellar, the after-party got the attention of LA Times Image section as most of the women who attended the party at the Robertson Blvd Chanel boutique were wearing Chanel of course.
AUDREY TAUTOU wearing metallic knit dress, cardigan and shoes from the 2010 Cruise Collection.
LILY COLLINS wearing a white knit dress with silver lace overlay and CHANEL Fine Jewelry Camelia diamonds studs in 18k white gold & diamonds & Camelia white gold agathe ring
EMILY VANCAMP wearing a black knit dress from the CHANEL Fall/Winter RTW collection, black satin bow booties from the Spring/Summer collection and CHANEL Fine Jewelry Fil de Camelia earrings in 18k white gold and diamonds & Camelia Nervure ring in 18k white gold, black and white diamonds
MARIA MENOUNOS wearing a black silk top and white skirt from the CHANEL Spring/Summer Collection.
Coco Before Chanel Director ANNE FONTAINE wearing a black jacket and blouse from the CHANEL Fall/Winter RTW collection.
Audrey Tautou talks about the movie
Coco before Chanel.
Loved Anne Fontaine’s outfit– what I could see of it. I thought Audrey Tautou was gorgeous and the line suits her gamine style quite well.
Stevie Wilson
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Singer/Songwriter Contest Alert! Enter Nine West's Vintage America Voices Youtube.com Video Sweepstakes!
Are you a singer & songwriter with a strong musical presence and a sharp fashion sensibility? If this description fits you, then get yourself in front of a video cam ASAP and enter to become the voice of Nine West’s new Vintage America Voice collection. Nine West in partnership with Sony/ATV is running a competition first online with video submissions at “http://www.youtube.com/ninewestfashion.” Upload your video by September 1st, 2009!
Here’s how the contest works:
YouTube visitors are currently voting for one “Voice of the Week” for each of the seven weeks of the contest. There’s Week One winner Jasmine Commerce who won over fans with her lovely voice and her laid-back Southern California vibe.
Week Two’s winner was folk singer Andrew Stein, who embodies his Vintage American roots through his music.
Alana Smith’s classic American style with a modern attitude earned her the winner’s spot on Week 3.
All-American Max Burnside won Week 4 for his original tune “Travel Light.”
Check out the winners’ playlists at the Nine West Vintage America Voices Competition Weekly Winners and submit your own entry to join their ranks.
contest information and entry details.
Comments ClosedDebutante Clothing's Sandra Talks About Vintage-Inspired Cosmetics– Besame!!
Thanks to Debutante Clothing’s Sandra, one of the ultimate resources on all things vintage, has scoped out the coolest vintage cosmetic line – Besame and she had a chance to talk to Gabriela Hernandez, the founder of Besame for Today’sVintage.com website.
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Comments ClosedAmerican Rag: Talking Vintage Accessories and Menswear with Alex!
What’s great about going south in LA/ Southern California? More than just beaches, babes (and I don’t just mean girls), and bikinis, it’s all about the shopping. Orange County has tons of shopping including the mega-mall South Coast Plaza– but wait!! There’s more to the OC than just that mall!
Check out Fashion Island which is a mere 10 minutes and a world away from the enclosed mall atmosphere and packed parking. Fashion Island is a retail island of department and specialty stores along with a slew of high end boutiques from a myriad of brand names you know. However there are a few boutiques that you should know about because of their well-curated selection of denim, shoes, handbags, fashions for him and her, home furnishings — and more importantly VINTAGE!!
American Rag has been featured here before — talking about brands to buy in their store but the American Rag store is so much more than just a regular boutique. The exceptionally curated and even updated vintage pieces work well.
Here’s a podcast with Assistant Manager Alex Ferreira (Fashion Island American Rag) to talk about vintage accessories and photos with clothing and the accessories will be featured.
Look # 1: Check out the RED handbag!! Swimwear turned body suit paired with high-waisted black shorts, cute slightly oversized lacey vest
Look # 2 Silver Lurex Clutch! White lace tiered skirt, gunmetal sequin and lace top with belt
Look # 3 Messenger bag
Navy and white print dress with tulip sleeves paired up with the belt
Also there’s a cool *SHORT* video for guys on how to get your fash-on with the help of a vintage store so that clothing doesn’t have to bust your budget. We know you love your cars, entertainment gear and gadgets. This is one way we can help you look great so that you can take us girls out for a great night.
Men’s Vintage Video
A part vintage outfit: current shorts, vintage shirt!
Stevie Wilson
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Comments ClosedAmerican Rag Cie: Talking About Vintage and Working the Look– with Alex!
What’s great about going south in LA/ Southern California? More than just beaches, babes (and I don’t just mean girls), and bikinis, it’s all about the shopping. Orange County has tons of shopping including the mega-mall South Coast Plaza– but wait!! There’s more to the OC than just that mall!
Check out Fashion Island which is a mere 10 minutes and a world away from the enclosed mall atmosphere and packed parking. Fashion Island is a retail island of department and specialty stores along with a slew of high end boutiques from a myriad of brand names you know. However there are a few boutiques that you should know about because of their well-curated selection of denim, shoes, handbags, fashions for him and her, home furnishings — and more importantly VINTAGE!!
American Rag has been featured here before — talking about brands to buy in their store but the American Rag store is so much more than just a regular boutique. The exceptionally curated and even updated vintage pieces work well.
Here’s a podcast with Assistant Manager Alex Ferreira (Fashion Island American Rag) to talk about how to put the looks together.
Look # 1: Swimwear turned body suit paired with high-waisted black shorts, cute slightly oversized lacey vest and a great bag. (more about the bag later)
Look # 2 Navy and white print dress with tulip sleeves paired up with the belt and messenger bag (see more about the messenger bag later– another post)
Look # 3 White lace tiered skirt, gunmetal sequin and lace top with belt and silver lurex clutch. (more about the clutch and the other bags later)
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Kristin Davis Spotted with David Letterman in "Rare" Form!!
Recently Sex and the City and ” Couples Retreat” co-star Kristin Davis made an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman.
Kristin Davis is wearing a strapless,draped black silk taffeta cocktail dress by Mila Schon from Rare Vintage. Shoes are Rene Caovilla black suede heels with Swarovski crystal detail.
Here’s a close-up of this fabulous dress. I don’t think just anyone could pull off this neckline– but Kristin is definitely NOT having a “Charlotte” moment with this dress– or her fabulous shoes.
Love the shoes? Check out www.renecaovilla.com.
Stevie Wilson
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