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Christian Louboutin‘s Third Barbie
Christian Louboutin‘s third Barbie collection is out! The limited-edition Anemone Barbie wore a satin chartreuse and purple gown with a bow. It also comes with four mini red-soled shoes. If you want to own this $150 fashionable doll, you can check Net-a-porter.com.
Marc Jacobs in Time Magazine World's Most Influential People
Marc Jacobs was named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. When I checked the Time Magazine's website, I was surprised by the story written by Victoria Beckham for her friend, Marc Jacobs. Victoria praised Marc Jacobs for the changes he had made with each of his collection. Marc Jacobs must be very proud because he is the only fashion designed that was included in the list.
Meanwhile, some artists and entertainers like Lady Gaga, Robert Pattinson, Sandra Bullock and Glee‘s Lea Michele were also featured on Time‘s list.
Click here to view the complete list.
The sun was warm but the wind was chill; You know how it is with an April day.
- Robert Frost
Frida Gustavsson by Andreas Sjodin for Vogue Nippon
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Haute Olive Has Moved...to Donwtown LA!
Downtown Haute!
My friend Amara Wilson just dropped me a "little note" telling me that her little Echo Park Vintage Boutique, Haute Olive, has moved to Downtown LA!
Editorial: Amara Wilson in NIKOLAKI one shoulder silk dress
Miss Amara was my "original" muse back when I began my company, NIKOLAKI, in 2001 and modeled in all my LA Fashion Week runway shows (she used to model in Paris, back in the day). I was honored enough to have been invited to her Birthday Bash back in January at the Echo Park location and got to see for myself all the fabulous Vintage "goodies" her and her minions of super-chic buyers have.
Runway: Amara Wilson in NIKOLAKI runway show "A Night in Morocco", LA Fashion Week (LA Magazine style editor Laurie Pike--in black top--and singer Nikka Costa--with hat--sitting front row to the right)
When I was there, there were lots of flowy jersey caftans, DVF-looking wrap dresses, great Lacroix-inspired boleros and a mass array of vintage heels. I'm sure it's all made it's way "East" to Downtown and the Downtown fashionista hipsters will eat it up!
The new address is on 838 South Spring Street, Los Angeles California 90014. It's very near the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, so all my FIDM students-on-a-budget should get themselves over to Haute Olive!
My friend Amara Wilson just dropped me a "little note" telling me that her little Echo Park Vintage Boutique, Haute Olive, has moved to Downtown LA!
Editorial: Amara Wilson in NIKOLAKI one shoulder silk dressMiss Amara was my "original" muse back when I began my company, NIKOLAKI, in 2001 and modeled in all my LA Fashion Week runway shows (she used to model in Paris, back in the day). I was honored enough to have been invited to her Birthday Bash back in January at the Echo Park location and got to see for myself all the fabulous Vintage "goodies" her and her minions of super-chic buyers have.
Runway: Amara Wilson in NIKOLAKI runway show "A Night in Morocco", LA Fashion Week (LA Magazine style editor Laurie Pike--in black top--and singer Nikka Costa--with hat--sitting front row to the right)When I was there, there were lots of flowy jersey caftans, DVF-looking wrap dresses, great Lacroix-inspired boleros and a mass array of vintage heels. I'm sure it's all made it's way "East" to Downtown and the Downtown fashionista hipsters will eat it up!
The new address is on 838 South Spring Street, Los Angeles California 90014. It's very near the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, so all my FIDM students-on-a-budget should get themselves over to Haute Olive!
WIN a free engagement shoot! by New York Wedding Photographer Christopher Duggan
Calling all engaged couples! It's the 4th Annual Free Engagement Photo Day and you may be a winner but first you have to enter ;) This amazing contest is being given by Christopher Duggan is the founder and principal photographer of Threshold Visions Photography; a New York City based wedding, family and event photography studio.
And now you can enter to win a free engagement shoot with him!
Below is the info from Christopher Duggan,
Because of such limited space we can only accept couples who:
- are engaged
- are looking for the right wedding photographer
- are getting married in the Tri-State area or are seriously considering taking their photographer to their destination weddingIn order to be considered, please email me at studio@thresholdvisions.com including the following:
- wedding date
- wedding location & venue
- a current fun photo of the two of you
- a few brief words about your story or your wedding plans
Submissions must be received by Friday May 7th in order to be considered.
The day will fill very quickly. Have your friends and family send their submission right away.
Can't wait to meet all the fabulous couples!
For more info visit The Christopher Duggan Blog.
or call him at (888) 379-1359
Best of Luck! And tell him Lela New York sent ya!
Christopher and his team of professionals cover Manhattan's finest venues, the Metropolitan and Tri-State areas, and frequently travel for destination weddings as far away as the Pacific Coast, the Caribbean and even Africa.
Christopher's photographs appear in Destination I Do, Photo District News, The New York Times, Boston Globe, Financial Times, Dance Magazine, among many others. One of Christopher's images of Bruce Springsteen was recently added to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's celebrated photography collection.
And now you can enter to win a free engagement shoot with him!
Below is the info from Christopher Duggan,
By popular demand, I will be hosting the 4th Annual Spring FREE Engagement Day on Saturday May 15th right here in New York City's Central Park.
Our Engagement Day is designed for the couple who is looking for the right photographer for their wedding. It's not just a matter of hiring a photographer with a nice portfolio.
Our Engagement Day is designed for the couple who is looking for the right photographer for their wedding. It's not just a matter of hiring a photographer with a nice portfolio.
Our Engagement Day begins with cocktails and a meet and greet with Christopher on Friday evening. Manhattan location to be unveiled soon.
Here's what 10 couples will get on Saturday May 15th on location in Central Park:
- A 30 minute minute experience with me creating natural, lifestyle portraits of the two of you. It's the perfect sampling of my signature style.
- Professional hair & make-up artist on site to help keep you looking fresh and camera ready.
- A chance to win a custom design Lovebook made of images from our Engagement Day
- Digital Negatives of images to use on Facebook, their wedding website or other on-line social media
Here's what 10 couples will get on Saturday May 15th on location in Central Park:
- A 30 minute minute experience with me creating natural, lifestyle portraits of the two of you. It's the perfect sampling of my signature style.
- Professional hair & make-up artist on site to help keep you looking fresh and camera ready.
- A chance to win a custom design Lovebook made of images from our Engagement Day
- Digital Negatives of images to use on Facebook, their wedding website or other on-line social media
"Christopher made the shoot completely enjoyable, relaxed and a good time. Our engagement pics capture the fun and warmth of our relationship." - Mistina & Tony
Because of such limited space we can only accept couples who:
- are engaged
- are looking for the right wedding photographer
- are getting married in the Tri-State area or are seriously considering taking their photographer to their destination weddingIn order to be considered, please email me at studio@thresholdvisions.com including the following:
- wedding date
- wedding location & venue
- a current fun photo of the two of you
- a few brief words about your story or your wedding plans
Submissions must be received by Friday May 7th in order to be considered.
The day will fill very quickly. Have your friends and family send their submission right away.
Can't wait to meet all the fabulous couples!
For more info visit The Christopher Duggan Blog.
or call him at (888) 379-1359
Best of Luck! And tell him Lela New York sent ya!
Pretty Woman
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one of my favorite movies, ever.
Vivian: You're late.
Edward Lewis: You're stunning.
Vivian: You're forgiven.
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Edward: stores are never nice to people; theyre nice to credit cards
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Vivian: If I forget to tell you later, I had a very good time tonight
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Edward: stores are never nice to people; theyre nice to credit cards
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Vivian: If I forget to tell you later, I had a very good time tonight
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Vivian: I was in here yesterday, you wouldn't wait on me.
Shop assistant: Oh.
Vivian: You people work on commission, right?
Shop assistant: Yeah.
Vivian: Big mistake. Big. Huge. I have to go shopping now.
Vivian: Big mistake. Big. Huge. I have to go shopping now.
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Vivian: Tell me one person who it’s worked out for.
Kit: What, you want me to name someone? You want like a name? Oh, God, the pressure of a name… I got it. Cindafuckin’rella”
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movie ends with: Welcome to Hollywood! What's your dream? Everybody comes here; this is Hollywood, land of dreams. Some dreams come true, some don't; but keep on dreamin' -
this is Hollywood. Always time to dream, so keep on dreamin'.
Christian Louboutin’s First Ad Campaign
Check out the following images that seem to be Christian Louboutin’s first ad campaign! You'll definitely love the red-soled shoes.
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Inspiration Monday
Everyday casual, street style looks that I love; denim shirts [which I need to get my hands on], boyfriend jeans with nautical stripes and/or a blazer, loose oversized tee with slouchy boots.
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Nick Verreos Hits Up Project Runway Season 7 Finale Viewing Party in LA!!
Project SHUT IT DOWN!!!!
I DIIIIEEE: Joey Maalouf and Nick Verreos, Project Runway Season 7 Finale Viewing Party, Eleven West Hollywood
Last Thursday-- as many of you know--was the Finale of Project Runway Season 7. The Angel Mafia and Project Angel Food--along with Finalist Mila Hermanovski, "Big Brother's" Marcellas Reynolds, and Designer Andrew Christian (famous for those sexy underwear) were hosting a Season 7 Project Runway Finale Viewing Party at the West Hollywood nightclub, Eleven. I had been in town just one day from my trip to Atlanta and the OC, and of course I decided I had to attend.
Underwear Party: Designer Andrew Christian poses with his models, Season 7 Project Runway Finale Viewing Party, Eleven West Hollywood
I put on a mask, got a "Disco Nap" in and called my friends, John Wade (of Marc Jacobs and Project Runway Season 2) and Joey Maalouf (Rachel Zoe's Hair and Make-Up Stylist and co-owner of the Maalouf Salon) to be my dates. John had just returned from a ONE DAY/ONE NIGHT trip to Milan Italy (I know, FIERCE!) for the opening of the Marc Jacobs store (how he got through that Icelandic Volcano is beyond me!) and Joey is about to leave for NY for the Met and get Miss Rachel Zoe red carpet ready kiddies!).
Blow Out: Hair and Make Up DIVA Joey Maalouf getting ready for the Season 7 Project Runway Finale Viewing Party
So I was happy to have them both for this one night!The party was in full swing as we got there. Soon enough, the Finale Episode was playing on the bar's flat screens and we actually stopped whatever we were doing to watch it (sometimes--OK, MOST TIMES--at these "Finale Viewing Parties" NO ONE gets to see anything!). We actually got to see the Final Episode and you could hear the crowd cheering and jeering for the winners and the finalists.
Group Shot: Joey Maalouf, Nick Verreos, Andrew Christian, and John Wade, Eleven West Hollywood
In between, I got to "socialize" and ran into co-co-co-host, my good friend, Designer Andrew Christian, who even showed me sneak-preview photos of his new exclusive Andrew Christian Store (via his IPhone).
I also got to chat with Palm Springs-based Designer Michael Costello, who was there with his model, the very blond Tracy Chapman, wearing one of his little cocktail dresses (above).
I also ran into one of my fabulous "Muses", the one and only Runway Diva, Amanda Fields (from Project Runway Season 3) (above), who is filming a "secret show" and therefore got there a bit late. Better late than never as they say. 
Models Of The Runway: Alison Gingerich, Amanda Fields, Nick Verreos and Holly Ridings, Eleven West Hollywood
Speaking of models, there were LOTS of them that night, including Holly Ridings (wearing a long maxi black-and-white print dress, black leather jacket and sneakers--still the TALLEST GIRL in the room!) and Alison Gingerich from Season 7.
Semi-Finalist Mila Hermanovski's Model, Brandise Daneswich was also in attendance, enjoying the Viewing Party, along with her designer.
There weren't that many other Project Runway Alumn there (and no other Project Runway Season 7 Designers) however, we (John, Joey and I) get to hang out with Season 6 Designer Johnny Sakalis (above).
Young Hollywood: Actresses Bella Thorne and Stefanie Scott, Eleven West Hollywood
One of the nicest moments of the night (besides seeing Seth Aaron Henderson win and his family give him a congratulatory hug) was meeting young actresses Bella Thorne and Stefanie Scott, who confessed their love of Project Runway and how they were "big fans"! Love them! Maybe one of these days, they will wear NIKOLAKI for a big red carpet event--who knows! They were SOOOO SWEET!
I DIIIIEEE: Joey Maalouf and Nick Verreos, Project Runway Season 7 Finale Viewing Party, Eleven West HollywoodLast Thursday-- as many of you know--was the Finale of Project Runway Season 7. The Angel Mafia and Project Angel Food--along with Finalist Mila Hermanovski, "Big Brother's" Marcellas Reynolds, and Designer Andrew Christian (famous for those sexy underwear) were hosting a Season 7 Project Runway Finale Viewing Party at the West Hollywood nightclub, Eleven. I had been in town just one day from my trip to Atlanta and the OC, and of course I decided I had to attend.
Underwear Party: Designer Andrew Christian poses with his models, Season 7 Project Runway Finale Viewing Party, Eleven West HollywoodI put on a mask, got a "Disco Nap" in and called my friends, John Wade (of Marc Jacobs and Project Runway Season 2) and Joey Maalouf (Rachel Zoe's Hair and Make-Up Stylist and co-owner of the Maalouf Salon) to be my dates. John had just returned from a ONE DAY/ONE NIGHT trip to Milan Italy (I know, FIERCE!) for the opening of the Marc Jacobs store (how he got through that Icelandic Volcano is beyond me!) and Joey is about to leave for NY for the Met and get Miss Rachel Zoe red carpet ready kiddies!).
Blow Out: Hair and Make Up DIVA Joey Maalouf getting ready for the Season 7 Project Runway Finale Viewing PartySo I was happy to have them both for this one night!The party was in full swing as we got there. Soon enough, the Finale Episode was playing on the bar's flat screens and we actually stopped whatever we were doing to watch it (sometimes--OK, MOST TIMES--at these "Finale Viewing Parties" NO ONE gets to see anything!). We actually got to see the Final Episode and you could hear the crowd cheering and jeering for the winners and the finalists.
Group Shot: Joey Maalouf, Nick Verreos, Andrew Christian, and John Wade, Eleven West HollywoodIn between, I got to "socialize" and ran into co-co-co-host, my good friend, Designer Andrew Christian, who even showed me sneak-preview photos of his new exclusive Andrew Christian Store (via his IPhone).
I also got to chat with Palm Springs-based Designer Michael Costello, who was there with his model, the very blond Tracy Chapman, wearing one of his little cocktail dresses (above).
I also ran into one of my fabulous "Muses", the one and only Runway Diva, Amanda Fields (from Project Runway Season 3) (above), who is filming a "secret show" and therefore got there a bit late. Better late than never as they say. 
Models Of The Runway: Alison Gingerich, Amanda Fields, Nick Verreos and Holly Ridings, Eleven West HollywoodSpeaking of models, there were LOTS of them that night, including Holly Ridings (wearing a long maxi black-and-white print dress, black leather jacket and sneakers--still the TALLEST GIRL in the room!) and Alison Gingerich from Season 7.
Semi-Finalist Mila Hermanovski's Model, Brandise Daneswich was also in attendance, enjoying the Viewing Party, along with her designer.
There weren't that many other Project Runway Alumn there (and no other Project Runway Season 7 Designers) however, we (John, Joey and I) get to hang out with Season 6 Designer Johnny Sakalis (above).
Young Hollywood: Actresses Bella Thorne and Stefanie Scott, Eleven West HollywoodOne of the nicest moments of the night (besides seeing Seth Aaron Henderson win and his family give him a congratulatory hug) was meeting young actresses Bella Thorne and Stefanie Scott, who confessed their love of Project Runway and how they were "big fans"! Love them! Maybe one of these days, they will wear NIKOLAKI for a big red carpet event--who knows! They were SOOOO SWEET!
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