SHOP: 4th of July

So normally we would advise against gimicky holiday attire, but this 4th of JULY there are some FRESH and WEARABLE pieces out there.  Shop the WILDFOX Seeing Stars Loose Knit at PLANET BLUE, or pick up a patriotic tank at URBAN OUTFITTERS and XXI. And don’t even get us started on these killer JEFFREY CAMPBELL Lita’s at LF, they are so hot.  However you end up celebrating the holiday, make sure you do it with CONFIDENCE and STYLE!

HOT TREND: The Flatform

COLOR REPORT: Grey

Grey is the dominate “new neutral” color this Fall and moving into Spring ’11. We have spotted some must have items all over town in this hue and just can’t get enough of it! From cable knits and fur to velvet and suede it’s EVERYWHERE!

Clockwise: Stella McCartney Fall ’10; Marc Jacobs Fall ’10; Stylein oversized cardigan at LIVE! On Sunset; Stine braided cable sweater at Urban Outfitters;  Club Monaco velvet blazer; Marc by Marc Jacobs fur purse; Elizabeth & James knit sequin top; Burberry knit beanie; Alexander Wang knit poncho; Jeffrey Campbell oxford shoe.

Check out this post featured today on What Are They Wearing

COLOR REPORT: Posh Purple

PURPLE is a bold, powerful color that is still going strong in all hues moving forward into Spring ’11. We have spotted many trends such as feathers, studs, quilting and velvet all looking POSH in PURPLE.

Clockwise: Burberry velvet quilted puffer jacket; Michael Kors watch; OPI ‘Lincoln Park After Dark’ nail polish; Gucci RTW Spring ’11; Louis Vuitton RTW Spring ’11; Givenchy bag; Versace studded dress; Robert Rodriguez feather skirt; Forever 21 velvet t-shirt; Jeffrey Campbell shoe.

VIP Card Shopping: Polkadots & Moonbeams

Just the name, POLKADOTS & MOONBEAMS, conjures up a bygone era when women were sporting parasols and tea dresses.  Even though it’s nothing like the name, this 3^rd street store does evoke a frivolous feeling once anyone step inside. Think WHIMSICAL. Think FUN FASHION.  It’s all here.  Name brands like Black Halo, Bailey 44, Young Fabulous and Broke, Hale Bob, Dolce Vita and Jeffrey Campbell are carried at this kitsch boutique where the staff is not only personable, but trained to bring out the inner “fashionista“ in everyone.  And guess what else?  There’s even a vintage annex a few doors down!

Get the VIP card w/ the 15% discount here—-> http://www.liveloveshopla.com/the-card/

COLOR REPORT: HUES OF BLUE

Hues of BLUE are on the horizon (on their own or in combination) both NOW and moving into Spring 2011.

Clockwise from the top left: Carlos Miele Spring 11: Armani Exchange embellished long sleeve dress: DVF coat dress at Jami Lynn (LLSLA Affiliate): YSL at Neiman Marcus: Splendid draped skirt: Haute Hippie sequin skirt: TopShop lace long sleeve top: Jeffrey Campbell wedges at LF.

ITEM ALERT: JC Wrap Strap Boot

Buy this bad boy HERE!

SHOP: Shearling

IS IT FALL YET? We are lusting BIG TIME over SHEARLING for fall. In Los Angeles it is hard to find this heavy duty trend in the stores but we are keeping our eyes PEALED for when it hits. You might remember our post CLOG 2.0 where we SNUCK IN some shearling with those MIU MIU shoes. Have no fear ladies, Jeffrey Campbell has done it again, good luck getting your hands on his version though, they are sold out nationwide!  For more inspiration and styles check out the best of shearling here.

HOT HOT HOT: Clog 2.0

We all watched CLOGS take over the scene this SPRING but, you’ve never seen a transformation like this! We are here to introduce you to the CLOG 2.0, as we like to call it. The clog heel meets the infamous lace booty… the most HARMONIOUS pair we’ve seen yet; it’s like BONNIE and CLYDE in a shoe!

Find your perfect pair below and be one of the first…

Miu Miu (note: this style is from a past season but you can purchase a VERY similar version here by Free People)

Jeffrey Campbell – The Underground

Sam Edelman – The Falken

Aldo – The Grannan