Friday, December 30, 2011

Wishing you the Best in 2012!

Happy New Year!!

on behalf of the

LA Fashion District BID Board of Directors & Staff

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Camila Alves Photos

Camila Alves is a Brazilian model, but she's best known for being the mommy of Matthew McConaughey's baby. In June of 2009, Alves and McConaughey announced that Camila was expecting the couple's second child, so now she'll have three babies to take care of. We can only imagine the fun the babies will have banging on pots and pans emulating their father playing the bongos.

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Taylor Momsen HQ Wallpapers

Looking at today’s version of Taylor Momsen, it’s hard to fathom that she is the product of a Middle-American, Roman Catholic family. On second thought, it makes perfect sense. Her very public rebellion may be a direct result of her religious upbringing, but then again, we’re just speculating. After all, Momsen probably didn’t have much time for Bible studies, what with her burgeoning acting career and all. At just 3 years old, baby Momsen starred in a national commercial for Shake'n Bake. At 7, she starred in The Prophet’s Game and at 8 she beat out little girls everywhere to land the role of Cindy Lou Who opposite Jim Carrey in Ron Howard’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas.


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Taylor Momsen Photos

Taylor Michel Momsen (born July 26, 1993) is an American actress, musician and the WHO model portrays. the character of Jenny Humphrey on the CW television series "Gossip Girl" and portrayed the role of Cindy Lou Who in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". while watching The Grinch little Taylor Momsen so adorable and very cute,Taylor Momsen has now become a big star since starring in the series "Gossip Girl" Taylor Momsen also was a musician, this is the typical multi-talented celebrity isn't? let us wait for the new surprises from Taylor Momsen......


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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Gemma Atkinson Wallpapers for Desktop

Below you can find Gemma Atkinson Wallpapers for Desktop to decorate your desktop, hope you like them. I'll be updating the blog with latest Gemma Atkinson Wallpapers for Desktop as often as possible.


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Gemma Atkinson Wallpapers 2012

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Gemma Atkinson Hot Wallpapers

Gemma Louise Atkinson (born 15 November 1984 in Bury, Greater Manchester) is an English actress, television personality and glamour and lingerie model.

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Bar Refaeli Wallpapers 2011

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Bar Refaeli was born into an Israeli Jewish family in Hod HaSharon, Israel. Her parents, Rafael and Tzipi, own a horse ranch. Her mother was a successful Israeli model in the 1970s under her maiden name, Tzipi Levine. Refaeli has three brothers. She began a modeling career at the age of eight months, appearing in commercials. Bar Refaeli had to wear braces in her early years, interrupting her modeling until age 15, when she returned to modeling with the representation of Irene Marie Models.

Below you can find Bar Refaeli Best Pictures, hope you like them. I'll be updating the blog with latest Bar Refaeli Best Pictures as often as possible.


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Bar Refaeli Wallpapers for Desktop

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Bar Refaeli Hot Wallpapers

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Bar Refaeli Wallpapers HD

Bar Refaeli (born 4 June 1985) is an Israeli model and occasional actress, most known for her modeling work and for her relationship with American actor Leonardo DiCaprio. She was the cover model of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

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Alison Brie Hot Wallpapers

Alison Brie , 26, is the daughter of a Jewish*mother and actually started acting by doing onstage plays at the local Jewish Community Center in Southern California. She paid her dues by getting a B.A. in Theater from the California Institute of Arts. Before she got her big break on TV, she worked as a clown at birthday parties.
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Natalie Portman Wallpapers for Desktop

Below you can find Natalie Portman Wallpapers for Desktop to decorate your desktop, hope you like them. I'll be updating the blog with latest Natalie Portman Wallpapers for Desktop as often as possible.


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Natalie Portman Wallpapers HD

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Natalie Portman Wallpapers Widescreen

Natalie Portman is officially in her comfort zone. After basking in the effervescent glow of awards season domination, Portman seems to have everything going her way. This year, Portman also starred in David Gordon Green’s medieval stoner comedy Your Highness, the romantic comedy No Strings Attached and Kenneth Branagh’s Thor. She's also going to be adding "producer" to her resume, with upcoming films Best Buds (2014) and Booksmart (2015). Have a look her beauty

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Natalie Portman Hot Wallpapers

Natalie Hershlag (born June 9, 1981), better known by her stage name Natalie Portman, is an actress with dual American and Israeli citizenship. Her first role was as an orphan taken in by a hitman in the 1994 French action film Léon, but major success came when she was cast as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (released in 1999, 2002 and 2005).

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Natalie Portman Wallpapers 2011

Natalie Hershlag (born June 9, 1981), better known by her stage name Natalie Portman, is an actress with dual American and Israeli citizenship. Her first role was as an orphan taken in by a hitman in the 1994 French action film Léon, but major success came when she was cast as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (released in 1999, 2002 and 2005).

Below you can find Natalie Portman Wallpapers 2011 to decorate your desktop, hope you like them. I'll be updating the blog with latest Natalie Portman Wallpapers 2011 as often as possible.


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Friday, December 23, 2011

Shop LA Fashion District Handbags & Accessories at Trend Essential & Get 20% Off

The LA Fashion District is one of the best sources for buyers to find amazing merchandise to stock in their brick and mortar stores. Additionally, this 115-block neighborhood of wholesale stores including designer showrooms is also becoming a top choice for online retailers! Trend Essentials is one of the many online shopping sites priding themselves on doing businesses in Downtown Los Angeles’ fashion district. And their merchandise shows! The Ontario, CA based company is solely focused on handbags and accessories of all kinds (earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc.) and are always on the frontline of what’s trending. They are always on the hunt for new products so they can provide new and fresh arrivals to their shoppers. Some of the brands that they work with are found in the California Market Center such as Melie Bianco, Charlene K, Danielle Nicole, Imoshion and High Fashion Handbags.

Check out what we're coveting!

1. TE Lights Camera Action Ring $9.99  2. TE Christmas Reindeer Scarf $12.99  3. Charlene K Mini Pendant Clover Necklace - 14 K Gold Vermeil $49.99  4. Melie Bianco Brown Madeline Blocked Convertible Chain Bag $59.99  5. Dogeared Friends Dragonfly Necklace in Gold 16" $52.99              6. TE Obsidian Stud Earrings $9.99

As their holiday present to you, Trend Essentials is offering LA Fashion District readers a 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING promotion! Just type in "LAFASHION20" at the checkout.

Quick, it expires January 30, 2012. Now go shop!


If you are a vendor and are interesting in working with Trend Essentials, please contact them at:

Trend Essentials Inc.
623 Doubleday Ave.
Ontario, CA 91761
1-800-893-3006
cs@trendessentials.com

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Ace Hotel to Make Its First LA Establishment in the LA Fashion District


Photo via Curbed LA
Curbed LA reported on December 21, 2011 that an Ace Hotel will open in Broadway’s old United Artists Theatre in the LA Fashion District which was recently purchased by Connecticut-based Greenfield Partners. We originally reported this story in our October 18, 2011 issue of “What’s New”.

This will be LA’s first Ace, a trendy boutique chain that first opened in Seattle in 1999 and now has hip hotels in Portland, Manhattan and Palm Springs.

Sample Sale: Urban Behavior & Costa Blanca!



Urban Behavior and Costa Blanca Sample Sale
The New Mart
127 E. 9th Street, Suite 1202
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Every Friday through December 23rd
Hours: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Contact: (213) 623 – 1999

CASH ONLY!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Downtown Art Walk Events in the LA Fashion District :: Thursday, Dec 8

Fashionable Events:

Celebrate the end of 2011 with Style | Gallery! Enjoy some wine, food and great end of the year prices at their store. They will feature leather jackets from 1020 by Nicole and bid adieu to MK2K as they end their collections. In addition, one lucky winner will receive a gift basket from Style|Gallery filled with lots of goodies. 725 S. Los Angeles St.
The Cooper Store will be having a raffle. The lucky winner will receive a one-of-a-kind Cooper Store gift basket. 721 S. Los Angeles St.
martinMARTIN will feature their 2012 Spring + Summer Collection and art installation titled “The Poetry of Light” Collection at their store. 713 S. Los Angeles St.
Edition One Hundred will host a “Holiday Bazaar Mash-up/Pop-up” that will feature special prices on existing Edition One Hundred prints, handmade jewelry by Roots and Rhubarb, new wood assemblage preview and exclusive limited edition skins by contributing artist Miles Regis. 715 S. Los Angeles St.

Art Galleries


#27 Drkrm/gallery
727 S. Spring St.
#42 Diego Cardoso Gallery
738 S. Los Angeles St. (Santee Village Courtyard)
#24 Downtown Art Center Gallery
828 S. Main St.
#28 Gary Leonard/Take My Picture
860 S. Broadway
#25 Takeuchi Gallery
901 S. Broadway
#23 The Hive Gallery
729 S. Spring St.
#47 The Garden Gallery
215 W. 9th St.
#C The Cooper Gallery
860 S. Los Angeles St.
#46 The Annex
849 S. Broadway
#22 Temple of Visions
719 S. Spring St.

This Week's Sample Sales!

Alberto Makali
FRIDAY, DEC 9th
California Market Center
110 E. 9th Street, Suite C502
Los Angeles, CA 90079



Robert Aruj Showroom
FRIDAY, DEC 9th
Blow-out sample sale of their Minelli Renato - Made in Italy
High fashion and tusk leather goods, purses, totes and cluthes
California Market Center
110 E. 9th Street, Suite A1073
Los Angeles, CA 90079
















Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Trending Holiday Colors Presented by Design Options

With the holiday festivities in the air, figuring out how to decorate your home and what to wear to that party are important concerns during this time of year. Luckily, Design Options, a color and trend forecasting company located in the California Market Center, has prepared some of December's hottest hues in fashion and the home industry in their latest newsletter! Fran Sude, the President of Design Options, recommends to select accessories in shades of well-worn sage, classic khaki and festive scarlet to brighten up the end of the year. (Read below for more)

Vibrant green is nice. But a muted tone is more on-trend this month. Collect your Christmas money in a clover clutch with ecru ribbon detailing. A wool scarf is knit from light emerald yarn. Vintage pendants with mint milk glass shades hang high above a drawing room. Need a few extra chairs around the table: pull some that are upholstered in Hancock green.


Beige doesn’t have to be blah-humbug. It can be a perfect neutral for the season. Bundle up before heading out in a fur-trimmed manteau. Poinsettias would look right at home peeking out from the top of a tan-glazed vase. A buff linen panel billows in the winter wind. Sport a pair of warm tights with camel leather shoes.


You don’t need a good reason for red because it is the color of the season. Reach for a ruby cable knit sweater on blustery days. Reading holiday cards is made easier with a pair of scarlet spectacles. While awaiting your turn to talk to Santa, sit in a row of round-backed chairs. A red acrylic cubby is the perfect place to tuck gift-wrapping supplies.


With the weather outside being so frightful, why not stay inside the mall where the temperatures are delightful? While you are there, pick up a few items to perk up your personal style and home décor. This December keep a lookout for lovely accents in soft green, basic beige, and holly red. Spread cheer by spreading bold hues throughout your life this holiday month!

-Fran Sude

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Winter Weekend Look: The Statement Jacket


A big trend for Fall/Winter 2011, due to the colder weather, is coats. And what we're seeing on the runway is that this style no longer serves as just a practical function, but it is now the statement piece of the outfit. Designers such as Versace and Michael Kors as well as major retailers like J.Crew and Madewell offer a variety of designs such as fur-trimmed jackets, bold colored coats in canary yellow and rouge red, 40's inspired capes and outwear in a mix of textures.

We've translated this trend for a casual weekend look, appropriate for this holiday season. We selected this military-inspired coat from 62nd Street Boutique, a store in the LA Fashion District. This stylish, army green coat has unique features such as the zipper details and leather lining and belt. We've toned down the edgy element of the outerwear by styling it with laid-back and feminine pieces like the graphic T-shirt and the printed bubble skirt. We topped it off with some elegant pearls to accentuate the festive season. And as a result, we've created a stylish and comfortable outfit to wear for the many occassions this holiday season, from lunch with friends to Christmas shopping!

Get the look:
1031 S. Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015



Editor & Photographer: Annie Chang
Stylist: Bettina Bati
Wardrobe: 62nd Street Boutique

WEEKEND EVENTS: More Blowout Holiday Sample Sales