Archive for the 'fashion designers' Category



Minds Blown Over New “Palessi” Shoe Event

Published on November 28, 2018

Tweet Some days I have to drag out the old blog and give her a ride around the block. Today I’ve been shocked out of designing fabrics, writing and painting to weigh in on this story. As a blogger who has been privileged to receive invitations to amazing experiences and behind the scenes events, I’ve […]


Big Bespectacled Eccentrics Rule Turkey Day Weekend Binging

Published on November 30, 2015

Tweet We had a great Thanksgiving holiday, despite each of us falling ill with the same vague cough and sinus malady at the end – just enough to make us not want to do anything but lie around. Thursday we picked up turkey and dinner from Doughboys (I made the family dressing and holiday sweet […]


Mixed is Magnificent

Published on October 28, 2015

Tweet Having just finished writing and illustrating my picture book, I was totally on board when Sonia Kang of Mixed Up Clothing invited me to a MultiCultural Mixer at the ever so stylish Kidville, including a super cute fashion show and Taye Diggs reading his new picture book called Mixed Me. The event was kicked […]


Culture and Costume at Fowler Museum

Published on April 27, 2013

Tweet The Critter and I spent an idyllic afternoon last week at The Fowler, getting to know the wonderful gem of a museum located on the UCLA campus. The Fowler started as way for world travelers to share objects collected from different cultures, and its beautifully curated exhibits show all the love and care of […]


Oscar Moms – the Real Story

Published on February 24, 2013

Tweet I always love the buzz in my neighborhood on this weekend. It’s the most glamorous time of the year, as we celebrate the engine that runs things around here. As I watch the Red Carpet, I LOVE that stars now bring their moms to the the Oscars, because we all know who REALLY started […]


Rosie Pope IS Pregnant in Heels and has Fabulous New West Coast Store

Published on April 16, 2012

Tweet Never have I felt such empathy with a reality show as when I was watching Rosie Pope in Bravo’s Pregnant in Heels. The reality series made her a household name to stylish mommies to be, and I found myself wishing that not only did I wish I had had her fashions and practical advice […]


il Teatro alla Moda at the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts Sets Expectations for Things to Come

Published on November 17, 2011

Tweet I recently spent a wonderful morning with my former client and friend Lou Moore of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. We enjoyed catching up over breakfast at the Montage with a view of the garden, chatting about the premiere offering of what will be known as the Beverly Hills Cultural Center. […]


Fashion’s Night Out on Rodeo kicks off Fall Season

Published on October 6, 2011

Tweet You knew I couldn’t go much longer without reporting about the our fab Fashions Night Out on Rodeo, right? I got to enjoy a sexy cocktail party with my running buddy Barrie hosted by the fab folks at Luxe along with some of my favorite blogging ladies. Then the evening morphed into a fun […]


Fashion’s Night Out 2011 Thursday September 8 on Rodeo Drive!

Published on September 7, 2011

Tweet Last year’s Fashion’s Night Out was a really fun experience for our family. Whether one follows food trucks, fashion, or ferris wheels – this is an opportunity to come out and wave that fashionista flag. One might spot vintage couture in the crowd from days gone by or an upstart designer sporting a piece […]


Paul Frank Academy of Awesome = Awesome!!

Published on July 9, 2011

Tweet Huge props to the folks at Paul Frank for having us at the launch of their Academy of Awesome Tour at the Pacific Design Center, my home away from home for many years. The event was the first of many parties Paul Frank is hosting across the USA this summer – mission: conspiracy of […]