Street Spotted: Los Angeles

Street Spotted: Summer in Los Angeles

Summer fashion in Los Angeles is all about KEEPING COOL and LOOKING COOLER. We’ve seen A LOT of PRINTED SHORTS, socks with shoes and ENDLESS FLORALS for the women while WHITE PANTS and DECONSTRUCTED tees sizzle for the gentlemen!

SHOP: The Camel Satchel

Life in Los Angeles is about a relaxed, laid-back mentality.  It’s all about a LOOK, but in this town, it had better be the RIGHT look because, truthfully, NOTHING else ever comes close to mattering quite as much! Whether we’re talking interviews, auditions, meetings or even blind dates, the right look is always THE TICKET and the PREQUISITE to get the ball at least rolling!  There- on- in- after, it’s up to the individual to do his or her “thing” to make the moment a success. We see just about everything here in a given month, but we’ve decided to highlight one particular LOOK that we’ve spotted for the last several weeks on guys and girls alike.

The Alexa by Mulberry
Cross Body by Marni

Street Spotted: Los Angeles

HATS, HATS and MORE HATS are showing up on the streets of Los Angeles. How do YOU keep your head covered?

Street Spotted: Los Angeles

HOT HOT HOT: Rumi Neely at Live! On Sunset

 
As the world of fashion continues to evolve, so do the people who influence the industry. At every major fashion show, the front row used to be strictly reserved for magazine editors and heavy hitter celebrities BUT, today the tables have turned, the BLOGGERS of the world are taking over more than just the front row. One blogger, in particular, Rumi Neely of Fashion Toast, has been making her stamp with a personal flair for badass style and a touch of femme. Last week, Rumi was in Los Angeles hosting an event at one of our BABULOUS affiliates, Live! On Sunset, where we had the chance to catch up with her and check out some of her favorite items in the store! Visit www.liveonsunset.com to make your own picks and save 15% off with the LiveLoveShopLA VIP CARD!

SHOP: in the BUFF

This season is all about “less is more” and the new palette of platforms will have you strutting your stuff in the buff! No matter what your budget, we have scoured the stores to find the perfect nude shoe for you. From Burberry to Forever21, we’ve got you covered on the best and MOST BABULOUS this Spring.

Check out our affiliate’s selection of NUDIES and save %15 with your LiveLoveShopLA VIP Card!

Alexander Wang Eliza at Madison Los Angeles
Chloe Canvas Sandals at Diavolina
Elizabeth and James Suede Heels at Planet Blue

HOT ITEM: Put those BOOTS to work!

Calleen Cordero Bole Boots

My father, 89, still drives downtown to open the family business each and every morning. A family business, that’s been OPEN for over 90 years or so, NIGHT’S UNIFORM COMPANY is located in a small South East Texas town , (BEAUMONT, to be exact). I grew up with RED WINGS, most with Steel Toes, all around me. Growing up, NEVER would I have thought that a WORK BOOT could ever be such a COOL FASHION ITEM and THE SHOE to OWN as an adult!

OK, maybe RED WINGS aren’t on ANY hit list today, but here’s just a few of the hippest and the hottest to sport with maxi dresses, short shorts, cut-offs, leggings, jeans and FLORAL anythings! Decorated or just plain TOUGH, work boots are THE SHOE you MUST add to your already BABULOUSLY overflowing closet.
models for The Same Guy line at PROJECT trade show in Las Vegas

SHOP: CANDLES with an EDGE

All CANDLES are NOT created equal!  SCENTS, sure they waft through the air space and usually make us feel cozy all over.  The flames flicker for whatever MOOD we’re trying to achieve.  CANDLES are perfect for romance; an aroma therapy session; a dinner party; a holiday feast or an addition to your décor.  BUT what REALLY sets some candles apart is not only the container, but often the overall packaging.  Some of our favorites this month include these from ICON CANDLE at PALMETTO in the trendy 3rd Street corridor.  This little neighborhood gift store specializes in beauty products that stimulate the mind, body and soul OR a special significant other! Look for the likes of Kimberly Sayer London, Juara lotions that are inspired by Indonesian botanicals, Memories of Kyoto bubble bath and a selection of hard-to-find perfumes.  And on a special note…Palmetto is NOT a For Women Only’ store.  Cute kids and handsome hunks will also find a few BABULOUS essentials HERE!

(8321 W 3rd. 323-653-2420)

SIP/SAVOR: Impromptu Brunch

While many websites only focus on the NEW, we also and always want to call your attention to our PERSONAL FAVORITES, the TRIED and the TRUE.  We are talking about a store that’s, no doubt, one of EVERYONE’S favorites…TRADER JOE’S!

Here are some of the SECRET ITEMS that we find HERE and cannot LIVE without!

For an IMPROMpTU weekend BRUNCH without going crazy thinking about it…TOP the PITA BITE CRACKERS (which are usually SOLD OUT, hence the reason we buy dozens at a time!) with CREME FRAICHE a dab of PACIFIC SUPREME SALMON and a pinch of red onion! Serve plenty of PROSECO mixed with DIXIE PEACH juice OR bottles and bottles of super-chilled Cold MARQUES de CACERES, a Spanish ROSE (only $6.99). Luckily, the label is so cool; you won’t even “think” to hide it.

The big eaters will love the Lingonberry SCONES (that are best served TOASTED) and the TWO-BITE THREE CHEESE SOUFFLES.

BABULOUS Sundays at HOME are here to STAY!