SHOP STOP: Madison

When you talk about shopping in LA, it’s pretty much sacreligious not to mention the city’s staple specialty, MADISON.  We stopped by their flagship on 3rd street a couple days ago to check out some new SPRING merchandise…all the S/S 2012 collections are in full bloom!

So unless you live under a rock, you can tell that NAUTICAL is going to be a HUGE trend for spring – we are loving the UNEVEN HEM maxi by ELIZABETH & JAMES, and SPLENDID made some super cute STRIPES that are not only HOT ITEMS, but so comfortable. Also, BOHO is back (don’t think it ever goes away in LA). It’s fresh this time around with less concentration on florals and more focused on vintage-inspired textiles like CROCHET & VELVET. Possibly one of the most versatile spring trends, OPEN WEAVE KNITS are items that can work for everyone. We LOVE the PASTEL short sleeve by SPLENDID, the DRAPED CARDIGAN by 12th STREET CYNTHIA VINCENT, and the COLD SHOULDER by one of our favorites, HELMUT LANG. Always being a step ahead on WHAT’S HOT, MADISON will forever be our home for everything fabulous. Oh, and their collection of basics (i.e. T by ALEXANDER WANG, EQUIPTMENT, NATION) doesn’t suck either

Check out all of their 6 locations, each one is so unique to it’s own space…and SHOP online!

Street Spotted: Los Angeles Winter Style

It might be winter time…but here in Los Angeles temperatures still rise in December. We have spotted some great trends including crochet, maxi and mid calf skirts, velvet coats and shades of pink!

SHOP: Gift Guide

Haven’t figured out what to get your man this holiday season?! Well here’s our helpful guide to get the men in your life an awesome present!

1. Nordic scarf at ZARA 2. Velvet Blazer for all the holiday parties at Express 3. Urban Outfitters has a wide range of gifts for guys 4. Plaid pajama pants at GAP 5, Every guy needs a great pair of classic Levi’s from Ron Herman 6. Puffer vest at ZARA 7. Plaid flannel hoodie at H&M 8. Shawl collar sweater by Shades of Grey at Macy’s (girls, you can steal this from them too!) 9. Supra high top sneakers at LIVE! On Sunset (save 15% off with your LLSLA VIP CARD) 10. Star Wars sweater at H&M (he will love this…trust us!!!)

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.

HOT HOT HOT: Crush This Velvet

Every season we see a WAVE of JEWEL TONES sweep the runway, but this FALL/WINTER the FABRICATION of these hues is what stole our hearts. Giorgio Armani sent almost an ENTIRE collection of VELVET strutting down the catwalk with Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, Zac Posen and many more sprinkling it into their shows. Velvet is no stranger to the holiday season but these designers have made it a STATEMENT for your wardrobe as we head into the colder days of winter!

Clockwise from top left: Giorgio Armani A/W 2010 RTW, TopShop sheer dress with velvet panels, Closet grey cargo pant with velvet detail, Giorgio Armani A/W 2010 RTW, Marc Jacobs A/W 2010 RTW, Alexander Wang cut out bra, Rebecca Taylor quilted jacket, Nine West cross-body bow bag.