1.05.2007

L.A. Stories
Hello!

I just got back from shooting a cover in Los Angeles...

L.A. is refreshing because it is sunny and cheerful, which is the polar opposite of New York. Directly after landing, I headed to my favorite hotel, Chateau Marmont. It’s a quiet oasis off Sunset Boulevard and feels like 1930’s Hollywood by way of 19th century France. So I nestled into a banquet on the patio for lunch and in walked Orlando Bloom looking very scruffy, with an even scruffier dog. He took the table next to mine, and proceeded to tell me how he rescued the dog while filming a movie in Morocco. As he’s speaking, the dog is sitting on my lap and looming over my chopped salad a little too closely. (Tip to Orlando: Fire the dog trainer and control your pup!)

My next stop was Barney’s, which is like a mini of the New York store. It has only two floors of women’s clothes but their buyers have the best taste and the store is full of great temptations. Up on the clothing floor, I ran into Gwen Stefani and her beautiful family. What a comeback she has made after having her baby! Her body has never looked better...

I know from shooting her for Cosmo that Gwen has to work very hard for that body. She is not naturally thin and needs to work out everyday. I am a big fan of her personal style. When she first came on the scene, her style seemed questionable with all those striped belly-baring tops and baggy pants. But she has stayed true to herself, which is more than I can say about most pop stars. She and her whole entourage were wearing her L.A.M.B. clothing line. Even her baby had a L.A.M.B. print on his Bugaboo stroller. She also didn’t ask for any preferential treatment and headed to the dressing room with the rest of us – a very cool girl.

Until next time,





Photo credits: Chateau Marmont: chateaumarmont.com; Gwen Stefani: myspace.com/gwenstefani

posted by Fun Fearless Fashion at 5:05 PM

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11.29.2006

Is It Better To Give Than To Receive?
I know the holidays are a time for giving, but I can’t help thinking of things I really want. When your family and friends ask you what is on your wish list, be prepared. I’ve compiled my own list of great finds and dream pieces that have come across my desk this season. Feel free to borrow from it and happy unwrapping!!

• A dress designed by Roland Mouret from the Gap. They are hitting stores next week.

• John Galliano ivory strapless dress

• The “downtown” bag from Yves Saint Laurent. This is destined to be the new “It” bag but cooler because it has no labels or identifying hardware

• Anything from Behnaz Sarafpour’s line at Target. It really is adorable and super cheap.

• Volupsa candles. They come in amazing packaging of gold and jewel tones.

• Anything with diamonds!!

posted by Fun Fearless Fashion at 10:45 AM

11.22.2006

Holiday Style
I’m happy to say that after traveling to places with dodgy computer hook-ups, I am back to my blog and will update you weekly on the fresh fashion happenings.

Last week, I went to a slew of fashion parties. Valentino was toasting his new fragrance, Rock n’ Rose, taking over the top floor of 7 World Trade Center. Bergdorf Goodman hosted a decadent Italian dinner for Marni designer, Consuela Castiglioni, and Hugo Boss awarded their art prize at the Guggenheim museum. These parties are a little work and a little fun. I usually walk away with some great cocktail party ideas, but last week it was the clothes that made a lasting impression.

Leave it to the fashion flock to be first responders when it comes to trying new holiday trends. I’m not talking about those bold face names that everyone is sick of hearing about. Of course those girls look great when they can borrow designer clothes and hire personal stylists. The crowd at the Hugo Boss party was especially inspiring because there were a lot of artsy do-it-yourself types.

Here are some tips I picked up while partying the night away. They are sure to make you stand out at your next holiday soiree.

• I know black is all over the stores this fall but sacrifice the safe choice and wear color. Some great hues are royal blue, yellow (with black accents) and Kelly green.

• Headbands are the new earrings; buy one with rhinestones or feathers.

• Open-toe sandals with bare legs look wrong this season. If you have to wear open toe throw on a pair of black fishnets to add some sexy coverage. My favorite ones are by DKNY.

Cheers!
-Michelle

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