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Fascinating Photograph…

I was reasearching for our March Fashion Issue and I came across this photograph. It’s so inspiring and thought provoking. The longer you look at it, the more it says. Who do you think this is?

Matteo Annual Sample Sale, May 20-23, Los Angeles

Donate a pair of old jeans and get 20 percent off a new pair from Rock & Republic. (L.A.)

Starting on EARTH DAY, April 22nd thru May 10th, bring in any old pair of jeans to a Rock & Republic store and receive 20% off of your next purchase of Rock & Republic jeans. All of the jeans will be donated to COTTON FROM BLUE TO GREEN to be recycled into Ultra Touch insulation to help rebuild communities in need!


Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale NYC May 12th-May15th

William Rast Sample Sale April 30 in Los Angeles!

Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash Event – San Diego April 29th

Here are some codes to get a discount to the Sassy City Chicks San Diego event!

  • Date: April 29th 2010
  • Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Location: Hard Rock Hotel, 207 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

~FREE General Admission ticket: Use *GENAD* promo code at check out (gift bag not included)
~$15 off promo code: Enter *SCC5* at checkout to get a 2 for 1 VIP ticket (normally $20!)

Kirsten Flagstad–still considered the greatest Wagnerian soprano

I’m working on an article about the Ring Cycle, which is coming to Los Angeles this May and June. As I’ve been researching the strange and fascinating world of Wagner’s megalomania, I came across a few videos of Norwegian soprano Kirsten Flagstad.

Considered the greatest Wagnerian soprano of the 20th century (and quite possibly ever), Flagstad was discovered on February 2, 1935 when she replaced a regular cast member in the role of Sieglinde. After one listen, I immediately understood why this woman was was catapulted to instant fame and fortune. Her voice is spectacular: heavy and clear, kind of like how I would imagine a giant bell would ring, cool as river, trembling, and always in control.

Please have a listen. I’ve attached two videos. The second video is kind of funny. I think her arm movements are ridiculous. But that voice!

Trunk Show at Broken English in Brentwood Dec 17-18th

A Pretty Spring ’10 Collection by Theory

Theory’s Spring collection is so fresh and light: white saddle shoes, nautical stripes, navy slacks, trouser pants.

Objet d’art: Vera Wang Tassel Necklace

Vera Wang's Tassel Necklace

Vera Wang's Tassel Necklace, $750 at Vionnet Boutique, Robertson Blvd.

Last week I wandered into the Vionnet Boutique (no relation to the iconic French fashion house Vionnet) and was pleasantly surprised. Vionnet has that boutique-y feel that is rarer and rarer these days.

Nestled among the eclectic merchandise, (everything is vegan, so don’t expect any footwear), look for artisanal brass rings, beautifully puckered strapless cocktail dresses and warm woolen sweaters in saffron and cherry red. I thought this Vera Wang tassel necklace of hammered metal (the shop girl wasn’t sure what kind) and ribbon to be just the kind of unique find that could augment a simple dress into a show stopper. I love the Ottoman influences and floral motif.

Buy it at Vionnet Boutique on Robertson Blvd. in Los Angeles. www.vionnetboutique.comIMG_0275