Bag Fetish – I had planned to do a fun Best of Bags post from last Sunday’s Brooklyn Flea focusing on indie finds, but so many were surprisingly higher end Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs and Tory Burch, etc. *On the more affordable end, you might like actress Olivia Wilde’s simple $30 tote above that says “Love is my Religion” by Pro Love Movement. It’s available here in stone or (my personal fave) navy and you can find more fun looks below.
[Hint: You can also click the pics for related posts, plus more at the bottom for newcomers.] Come inside with me for more features through the weekend with a stylist’s good scoop, a model with horns and my new favorite ‘it’ girl (who flashed me twice and shrugged it off).
Louis Vuitton Pink Denim Shoulder bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs scarf and sexy tights. The bag is hard to find, but here’s an authentic pre-owned bag like hers on Bag Borrow or Steal’s Private Sale.
Ashley’s Proenza Schouler PS 11 bag + Louis Vuitton and Lizzie Fortunato bracelets
Vintage Dooney and Bourke that the cute kids are still collecting.
Brooklynites sure are cute! More to come from inside and the view will surprise you.
*Disclaimer: For the record, Olivia Wilde and beau Jason Sudeikis were already outed as being there or I would’ve sat on the shot.
Just a reminder that All Rights Reserved on my images, so if you would like to republish Olivia Wilde or others, please contact me.
Bag Fetish – I’ve been noticing bright orange bags trending around NYC and New York Fashion Week confirmed its popularity a bit more. Click the bags for bonus treats.
The Bold and the Beautiful – Hermès bags around LA are nothing new, but it seems they’re bright and bold this season. This pink bag is their Portfolio Clutch, which comes in so many delicious colors.
Fashion Factoid: The woman in the background above is a really fun H&M swimwear designer you’ll be meeting here soon… { CLICK HERE for more pix }
A stylish cyclist on the corner of Robertson & Beverly — [Click the Pic - for a closer look at the bag]
Last time I was in Barney’s, they were building an exclusive Goyard Boutique. Can’t wait to see. [Click here to SUPERSIZE]
She’s wearing her friend’s bag, a very interesting designer I hope you’ll meet here soon. For now, let’s just call her a Wild Warrior.
A waisted Chanel I shot at the Starbucks on Robertson a few weeks ago.
I spotted this gent on Sunset on Grammy weekend and he was carrying this Gucci waistpack in such a cool way, but couldn’t make my way over to him in time. I happened to spot him later on Robertson and got a fun shot. I snapped a couple other well-accessoried men that day. This guy with his great scarf – and even better socks. Also this guy, with his expressive back pack. I think the last two were Italian, but if I’m wrong, please correct me and thanks for all the fun snaps! Twitter || Facebook
Bag Envy – Yes, so many great bags at Sundance and a lot of the usual suspects wandering the streets like Chanel, Coach, Marc by Marc Jacobs, LV & Gucci – but I managed to spot an eclectic mix. But wait – there was a golden goose not pictured here. My top pick for BEST BAG is the very first bag I spotted and deserves its own post, up next with a special pov of Main Street music. Until then, please to enjoy below { and there are some special treats when you click some of the pix }. - Click here to see the variety –
I briefly abandoned my friends on Sunday to wander the annual Abbot Kinney Street Fest, not quite sure what I’d find while walking up the center of the street swinging my head like a pendulum, left to right, left to right until I found myself drawn to a common theme. Luxury Labels.
I blanked on this bag (above, right) and she answered, “It’s only Marc Jacobs” almost apologetically. As if her $600 bag didn’t rate next to a classic CHANEL. (We tend to forget that people outside our bubble don’t spend small fortunes on leather goods).
Wow, *loved* her little look with the belted shorts {click the pic}. That’s a shirt tied to her handbag, btw.
To answer your question, it’s an emphatic no. Your Balenciaga will never be out of style, your jewelry was amazing and understated and the LV shades, a perfect style staple.
The “Elephants” in the Room – Can we talk about how bummed I am to have missed the hypnotic all-girl band Warpaint play with The xx just a couple nights ago at Hollywood’s Palladium? These childhood friends were recently ordained by Stereogum as one of the 40 Best New Bands of 2010 – and I fell for them when they played LA Street Food Fest over the summer. Not only was I impressed with them as musicians – but you know I loved getting a micro view of their nonchalant stage style. I’ll give you the skinny on what they wore — and you can watch their videos and grab a free download below. {You can even Click the Pix for a few hidden bonus shots along the way.}
Theresa Wayman – Vocals/Guitar
Shoegazing - I dug the texture of Theresa’s pieces, but had to stand on my tiptoes and prop my chin on the stage to get steady shots of her boots. I posted my first shot of her here over the summer and wish I could publish all the shots.
Jenny Lee Lindberg – Bass/Vocals & Stella Mozgawa – Drums/Keys/Vocals
Kind of obsessed with Jenny Lee’s cool earrings & shredded sweater. Apologies for not being able to better capture Stella back there, but Rollo & Grady have called her the best drummer in Los Angeles.
Emily Kokal – Vocals/Guitar [below]
I love the look of this video {below}, but really, really love their LIVE raw performance version by Jason Rosencrantz, especially around 4:22 when they harmonize so beautifully in the parking lot.
Warpaint’s latest album The Fool was mixed in an old Highland Park area gym (wow, some huge producers and mixers involved, like John Frusciante). For a free download of “Undertow,” visit their official website. Here’s the full flickr photo set and you can follow them on twitter, facebook or, er, luck be a lady if you can catch them on tour. Heh.
Fashion’s Night Out – I’m elated to announce that I have a very special guest photographer in the house! Kwaku Alston is a Venice, CA based photographer who has taken photos of Fashion’s Night Out exclusively for StyleSpotting.com. You might recognize some of his iconic photos from the Obama Project, plus celebrity and lifestyle images.
I’ve admired his work for years, but I primarily see only his professional photos, so I was literally breathless when these candid images landed in my email. The texture was beyond what I expected – and it’s such a unique experience seeing Venice’s Abbot Kinney Blvd through his eyes. I have so many treasures in front of me, that it’s hard to know where to start, but I think taking a walk with these stylish women is a good start. Thank you, Kwaku! You can find his work at kwakualston.com or his blog artofstudio.com and more below on this stylish street.
