LA Weekly 12/10-12/16
Introducing my LA Weekly Series, where after scouring my sources at the beginning of each week, I offer you Los Angeles folk options for in the coming week in terms of shopping, fun, food and other festivities. Now I know I’m already a day behind, but I had this revelation only yesterday so you’re gonna … Read more
Lunacy Music and Arts Festival
The other weekend, I had the opportunity to escape reality, journeying into the heart of the Santa Barbara Mountains on a little school bus, fondly named “The School of Bass,” to camp under the stars and groove to some amazingly powerful music with a great crew. The Lunacy Music and Arts Festival is not your … Read more
SUMMER CAMP by Kayla Mattes
It’s quite rare these days to find start-up designers with raw talent plus the necessary drive, organization and persistence to make their brand succeed. That being said, we are SO excited to introduce you to our latest find, art school graduate and budding jewelry designer Kayla Mattes. Kayla’s fresh designs, calculated and eco-friendly construction process, and … Read more
Warrior Princess
I know I’m not the only Game of Thrones fan out there, and I know I’m not the only girl that digs Daenerys Targaryen’s wardrobe. The smart utilitarian fabrics and shapes for every day, and the pale blues and downplayed silks for more special occasions speak loads about her character. Dany is fan of beautiful … Read more
Pimp your iPhone
Sick of your old iPhone case? So am I. Here are some designers with fresh new styles for your pocket-sized sidekick. Vasare Nar Jagger Edge Dannijo Rebecca Minkoff -Lesley
Flower Bomb
What’s better than photographs of flowers? Photographs of flowers being blown to bits, of course. Could it be that the patriotic colors are symbolic of America the Beautiful being torn by the war against terrorism and a struggling economy? Then again, I could be reading into it. Perhaps its just the makings of a dude who … Read more
Guest Post: “Reflections on Commuting” by Ann Byrne
If you’ve ever had to travel from Point A to Point B on a regular basis for work or school, congratulations, you’ve experienced the plight of the modern man: commuting. Whether it’s planes, trains or automobiles (or bikes, boards or feet), commuting is something that most of us have done or will be doing at … Read more
“Beauty as Duty”
As a college sophomore who applied everywhere as undecided, it is very easy for me to worry about what exactly I am going to be doing with the rest of my life. Just last year I realized that I am passionate about fashion and I hope to work in the industry in some way. Although … Read more
DIY ROUNDUP
Lesley and I are crafty ladies…our heads constantly cataloging things we want to create (not just RR jewelry) inspired by what we see on other blogs, in stores, and on the runways and street. Oftentimes it’s frustrating because we rarely have the time or materials to sit down and follow through on these ideas, but … Read more
The Fire Within
This short music/fashion/art video is from studio 254forest, directed by Pierre Debusschere with visual effects by Pascal Oberlin. Pure perfection. The concept of fire within a human body seems sort of cheesy, but this is anything but. It also speaks to digital effects as a high art form — all the sparkles and fire were … Read more
