HOT HOT HOT: Coachella 2012

Summer is approaching…and you know what that means…music festivals galore!  We can barely contain our glee, and I’m sure you agree. First up is Coachella located in Indio, CA…laden with palm trees, desert terrain, celebs and pool parties. Coachella attracts some of the best dressed people in the HOTTEST trends…including DENIM CUTOFFS, CROCHET, FLORALS, FRINGE, NEON, CROP TOPS, STUDS, MAXIS, UNEVEN HEMS & TIE-DYE. We take our cue from the ladies at LF and Planet Blue, who have this free spirited style down to a T. Their outfits (above) are the epitome of the boho/hippie chic look that reigns supreme with this crowd.

As your trusted friends, we want to make sure you leave nothing off of your packing list, so you can have the HOTTEST items all weekend. It was hard to pick our favorites without going overboard, so we made sure to give you the best of the best. One of the standouts for this year’s festival has to be the Coachella shorts from newcomer LACAU…way to make a statement! Our advice: have fun with it…drench yourself in bright colors, kick-ass shorts and don’t forget to pile on the arm candy. Click (to enlarge) each item (below) to mix and match a killer outfit.

Planet Blue: 3835 Cross Creek Rd Malibu, CA 90265 / 310-317-9975

LF: 106 South Robertson Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90048 / (310) 271-2727

***be sure to check out Planet Blue and LF online and their other locations all across LA

SHOP STOP: Venice

Last week we did a little shopping by the beach…it was 78 degrees in January (we LOVE LA!).  First stop was the PLANET BLUE store on Main Street.  As usual, we were welcomed with open arms and started shooting right away.  Barely two steps in the door and we found this CROPPED CHAMBRAY by ONE TEASPOON (call them, it’s sold out everywhere) and were stopped dead in our tracks…the black tie is too cute and the back is an UNEVEN HEM!  Those candy COLORED STRIPE shorts by KENNY were so bright and delicious, and the exposed zipper on the side gives them a little edge. And finally the BLU MOON lime green FRINGE KIMONO captured the summer mood perfectly.  LOVE the Venice store, its probably one of the most beautiful locations architecturally and the girls are so much fun!

The most unique feature of Venice’s carefully curated boutique PRINCIPESSA is that the racks are filled with contemporary designer collections mixed with hand picked vintage pieces, a Rebecca Taylor blouse sits right next to a vintage Pucci…it’s great.  The CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED top by CHAN LUU was an immediate showstopper…it’s literally a top made completely of crystals! From rock n’ roll to boho chic, we found this gorgeous SHEER & LACE ETHNIC print blouse by LOVE SAM.  It’s the perfect transitional top – works with full flares in the winter and cutoffs when the sun comes out.  Last but certainly not least, we were dying over RORY BECA’s LEATHER VEST because the back is completely SHEER!  A Venice beach shopping trip is not complete without stopping off here…if you’re interested in our picks, call the store and ask for them specifically…their team is more than happy to help!

SHOP: VIP Card

We know it seems too good to be true but it’s not!! The LiveLoveShopLA VIP CARD was introduced due to the longstanding relationships we have developed with LA’s best SPECIALTY STORES.  And now we are able to give you guys the same access we have every time we’re out shopping.  So here’s the deal: Purchase our VIP CARD for a one-time fee of $100.  Then EVERY TIME you shop at one of our affiliate stores, you receive 15-20% OFF your purchase…EVERY TIME! 365 DAYS A YEAR!  It really doesn’t get any better than that! 

AFFILIATES:
Beckley / Curve / Dari / Diane Merrick / Diavolina / Dave’n'Lils / Fluxus / Jami Lyn / Live! On Sunset / M. Fredric / Planet Blue / Madison / Polkadots and Moonbeams / Sielian’s Vintage / more…

VIP CARD can be purchased HERE

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!

ITEM ALERT: Crochet

Crochet Tunic available at Planet Blue (LLSLA Affiliate).

Don’t forget to use your VIP card to receive 15% off!

COLOR REPORT: Orange

Get ready for Spring 2011…CORALS, ORANGE and POPPY are the key brights for the season.

Clockwise: Jil Sander Spring 11; Michael Kors at Saks; Guess by Marciano; Alice & Olivia maxi dress at Bloomingdale’s; Marc by Marc Jacobs sundress at Bloomingdale’s; Stella McCartney one shoulder asymmetrical dress at Nordstrom; Sass & Bide at LIVE! on Sunset (LLSLA Affiliate); Gypsy top at Planet Blue (LLSLA Affiliate); Mike Gonzalez at Ron Herman.

SHOP: The Mexicana Wallet

These days it seems as though everything around us is mass produced in China, leaving little to no room for craftsmanship to exist. CLEOBELLA is one designer that believes in the TRUE BEAUTY of a HAND MADE accessory. Crafted in Bali, Indonesia, these wallets are truly a symbol of old world meets new. Find them at MANY of our LiveLoveShopLA affiliates including PLANET BLUE, DARI, DIANE MERRICK and more.

www.cleobella.com

HOT HOT HOT: Black and Gold

Clockwise from Top Left: Balmain Fall 2010 RTW via style.com, Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2010 RTW via style.com, Sheri Bodell embellished tank at Planet Blue (receive 15% off with LLSLA VIP Card), Sretsis body suit at EM & Co, Rebecca Minkoff double buckle cross body bag at Intermix, Chainlink bracelet at Joyrich, One piece with gold belt at Arden B.

Crochet

Clockwise from top left, Forever 21 skirt, Chanel dress, Jen’s Pirate Booty at Planet Blue, Forever 21 dress and Letarte at Intermix shorts.

No matter what your budget is this summer, make room in your closet for this new trend! Crochet is on our brains, and we guarantee once you slip into one of these sexy numbers it will be on yours, too. Use your LIVELOVESHOPLA VIP card and receive 15% off of the Jen’s Pirate Booty tunic or your crochet favorite from LLSLA affiliate, Planet Blue!

SHOP: Aiko we go

Casual garb has always been appropriately donned at the gym and the occasional stroll to Starbucks. However, we are here to let you know that no more is a sweatshirt only cool while pumping iron! AIKO has recently designed various fleece silhouettes DECKED with studs, grommets and spikes galore that can be worn just about anywhere except the gym. Lucky for you folks, one of our BABULOUS affiliates, the California luxury store, Planet Blue, has started carrying this line which means YOU get %15 off each piece as well as every other item in the store, ALL YEAR LONG. We’ve got you covered, don’t sweat… or do, the AIKO way.