Effortlessly Chic And Now $60 Off: Meet The Perfect Summer Flat
After spending dreamy childhood winters in her father’s native Argentina, Gabriela Lanardonne set out to create a chic everyday shoe much…Read More
Shop It NowMy Style: Rachel Pally Shows Us Around Her Los Feliz Digs
If you stalk celeb style like us, then Rachel Pally must seem like an
old pal (pun intended). If not, here's the 411: She’s the brilliant
designer behind all of those super-flattering maxis you’ve seen on
everyone from SJP and Beyoncé to Jennifer Aniston and Katy Perry. As
you can see from the dazzling list of her famous fans, Pally's threads
are versatile enough for every style sentiment. But the best part is,
these fine jersey frocks are comfy-yet-cool enough to wear during an
errand-packed afternoon or a swank-ified night. And, after hanging
with this West Coast empress, we found that Pally's personality and
airy abode are just as warm and inviting as her wares. Want proof?
Cruise through to read our fun convo with the designer, peep some
seriously stunning interior snaps, and get ready to really try RP on
for size.
If you get the shopping itch after all that talk about pretty clothes (we don't blame you!) — we also happen to have a super-exclusive Reserve deal, offering $100 off of everything on Rachel's site. Check it out on our Reserve site. See you in the tabloids next? We hope so!
Photographed by Hailley Howard
If you get the shopping itch after all that talk about pretty clothes (we don't blame you!) — we also happen to have a super-exclusive Reserve deal, offering $100 off of everything on Rachel's site. Check it out on our Reserve site. See you in the tabloids next? We hope so!
Photographed by Hailley Howard
8 Runway-Inspired Items For A Not-So-Basic Black And White Abode
Let's put it this way: We've been spending a lot of time on Pinterest, searching the term "cabana." But, in truth, we don't even have a pool. That doesn't mean we can't dream, right? Amid exploring countless color-soaked boards, we knew we'd found the perfect combination of summery and beach chic when we caught wind of this fresh Spring '12 Moschino look. It's the ideal inspiration for our fantasy poolside chill chamber!
But intersecting organic down-to-earth neutrals with streaks of black and white doesn't have to be confined to our pipe-dream pool house. This graphic palate is also a great foundation for one's current L.A. interior to keep things feeling warm, light, and just dressed up enough all year long.
The key is to pare things down with neutral weaves and kick it up with just the right amount of sleek ebony to keep things feeling crisp. So,if when that fantasy hilltop Mid-Century modern becomes a reality, your décor will be prepped and ready to move right in!
Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo
But intersecting organic down-to-earth neutrals with streaks of black and white doesn't have to be confined to our pipe-dream pool house. This graphic palate is also a great foundation for one's current L.A. interior to keep things feeling warm, light, and just dressed up enough all year long.
The key is to pare things down with neutral weaves and kick it up with just the right amount of sleek ebony to keep things feeling crisp. So,
Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo
This Vintage Shop Is Celebrating Cinco De Mayo With A Boozy Estate Sale
It's true: We're always down for a little celebration, no matter the occasion. So, when actual holidays like Cinco de Mayo pop up, we like to go all out. After all, who doesn’t love a good ol’ excuse to drink margs at your local cantina? And one of our favorite vintage shops in L.A. just upped the ante and gave us an extra reason to live it up this weekend.
45 Three Modern Vintage Home is having a one-of-a-kind fiesta this Saturday. The hot home spot is liquidating three estates, which means they will have tons of goodies like '60s lamps and mid-century modern sofas on deck. Intrigued? Um, it gets better — they'll be serving up tacos, sangria, and music all day long. So, whether you hit it up before or after your own Cinco de Mayo festivities, or just stay all day — you're sure to be one happy camper. Who says south of the border fetes and vintage shopping didn’t mix?
When: Saturday, May 5 through Sunday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 45 Three Modern Vintage Home, 1051 1/2 S Fairfax Ave (Near West Olympic Boulevard); 323-932-0832.
Photos: Courtesy of 45 Three Modern Vintage Home
6 Must-Buys For The Hostess With The Mostest
As April draws to a close, Memorial Day is officially in sight (yeehaw!), and the invitations have started pouring in for barbecues, birthdays, and beach weekends. But showing up empty handed? Not cool. Whether you're headed to a casual dinner or three nights on the coast, show your host (and everyone else) that your mother raised you right by arriving with a thoughtful gift. Sure, a bottle of rosé is always welcome, but we know your friends will appreciate you going the extra mile with something a bit more distinct.
Where to start, you ask? When we give gifts we love to bestow something we'd love to get ourselves (so, when it's our bestie's birthday that usually means YSL makeup) but in the case of a fabulous host or hostess we cast a bit of a wider net. These beauts are sure to charm the party planner regardless of gender, age, or aesthetic. So, click through for our sweetest picks. You'll be invited back if you toss your host one of these babies, trust.
Where to start, you ask? When we give gifts we love to bestow something we'd love to get ourselves (so, when it's our bestie's birthday that usually means YSL makeup) but in the case of a fabulous host or hostess we cast a bit of a wider net. These beauts are sure to charm the party planner regardless of gender, age, or aesthetic. So, click through for our sweetest picks. You'll be invited back if you toss your host one of these babies, trust.
Spring Greening: The Easiest Way To Create An Apartment Garden
After a long weekend of spring cleaning, you've finally put away the mop, donated clothing you haven’t worn in years, and are ready to show off your spic-and-span digs. But, before you dust off the cocktail glasses, we’re here to tell you that nothing complements a clean house like a DIY apartment garden. To hook you up (should you, like us, have no clue how to get that started) we tracked down plant sculptress and L.A. Native Emilie Waterhouse to give us the how-to.
Forage Your Plants
First things first, get some succulents and cacti — not only are they indigenous to L.A., but they are also much harder to kill than your average houseplant. You can buy 'em at any plant shop, but you could actually just scope them out around town, too. “Succulents and cacti are everywhere in Los Angeles, and easy to forage,” Waterhouse told us. “Take a walk and look for succulents that seem to be full and happy. Look at the plant and break a piece of it off at the joint. You want to take this piece from a spot where no one will miss it.”
Once you have your clippings, place them in a sunny, dry spot like a windowsill, or hanging in a room with good light, for three days. Why three days? “Your new cutting needs to heal just like a large wound needs to be kept dry so it can form a scab. Once it's dry, it is ready to plant,” Waterhouse explains.
Gather the Rest of Your Supplies
To create your own indoor secret garden, you’ll need a few things beyond plants. First stop: the plant store, where you will need to buy charcoal, soil, and rocks. Next, you’ll need to find pretty planters that have no holes in the bottom — you don’t want any water leaking through and destroying your floor or furniture, do you? The planters are where you can get creative. Waterhouse recommends going to the thrift store — basically anything that you can find that is non-porous will work.
Photo: Via Etsy
Runway-Inspired Home Decor That'll Keep You Cool This Summer
Lala has a mind of its own when it comes to spring weather — hot one day, cool the next, with dashes of rain thrown in for good measure. We can trust, though, that it won't be long before the steamy heat arrives, and it'll stick around well past Labor Day (September is the best, no?). In preparation for those sweltering days ahead, cool down your decor with the colors of the sea, à la a fresh look from Rachel Comey’s spring collection.
We’re digging the sea-foam green (a classic Crayola box favorite), purple-y beige, and deep teals in this effortless look. And a shot of electric cobalt blue and velvety black keeps it feeling fresh. Paint these colors on your walls, update an old dresser, add a few throw pillows, or a tray to hold your cocktails — et voilà, you'll be ready to survive the season in style (or at least have a breezy respite when you can't take the heat anymore). Check out our interior interpretation of this airy number, and stay cool, dear readers!
Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo
We’re digging the sea-foam green (a classic Crayola box favorite), purple-y beige, and deep teals in this effortless look. And a shot of electric cobalt blue and velvety black keeps it feeling fresh. Paint these colors on your walls, update an old dresser, add a few throw pillows, or a tray to hold your cocktails — et voilà, you'll be ready to survive the season in style (or at least have a breezy respite when you can't take the heat anymore). Check out our interior interpretation of this airy number, and stay cool, dear readers!
Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo
How To Shop For Vintage Home Decor — On A Dime…
While we're all for an Anthropologie or West Elm-ed out home, we know, deep down, that the real way to achieve awe-inducing interiors is with one-of-a-kind objets d'art. And the best way to find those rare pieces, without shelling out collector-worthy prices? Going vintage. Seriously, even design denizen supreme (and our girl crush), Kelly Wearstler, uses antique trimmings in all of her avant-garde interiors.
Now obviously, the Rose Bowl and Melrose Trading Post are always amazing options, but they require cold hard cash, and sometimes, for the bigger pieces, a moving van. That's why we've gathered a fresh crop of L.A. vintage decor shops to amp up your address. Overflowing with furniture, knick-knacks, and doodads from yesteryear, even a trip to browse these outposts is guaranteed to spark some major redecoration inspiration!
Photo: Via Tini
Tini
We remember when Tini, which is an acronym for This Is Not Ikea, was online-only, and Alexis (the owner) would email back to let you know if a piece was still available (such suspense!). It's been a true treat to watch this business grow, and we know for a fact that these pickers are constantly on the hunt (they once visited a yard sale we had) for quirky-cool pieces that can instantly boost a room to retro-glam status.
Tini, 515 South Fairfax Avenue (Near South Hayworth Avenue); 310-999-5951.
Sunbeam Vintage
This wondrous warehouse is named for the theater that once stood in its space, and was previously only open to set designers, by appointment. The prices here can't be beat, even at the flea market!
Sunbeam Vintage, 106 South Avenue 58 (At North Figueroa Street); 323-908-9743.
Finster Studio
You won't find any snobbery lurking at this eclectic outpost, and varied pieces abound, geared to every aesthetic. From upcycled furniture to mid-century tchotchkes sold by super-cool shopkeepers, there's definitely something at Finster to send every shopper away with a smile!
Finster Studio, 2638 North Figueroa Street (Near West Avenue 26); 323-342-0234.
Now obviously, the Rose Bowl and Melrose Trading Post are always amazing options, but they require cold hard cash, and sometimes, for the bigger pieces, a moving van. That's why we've gathered a fresh crop of L.A. vintage decor shops to amp up your address. Overflowing with furniture, knick-knacks, and doodads from yesteryear, even a trip to browse these outposts is guaranteed to spark some major redecoration inspiration!
Photo: Via Tini
Tini
We remember when Tini, which is an acronym for This Is Not Ikea, was online-only, and Alexis (the owner) would email back to let you know if a piece was still available (such suspense!). It's been a true treat to watch this business grow, and we know for a fact that these pickers are constantly on the hunt (they once visited a yard sale we had) for quirky-cool pieces that can instantly boost a room to retro-glam status.
Tini, 515 South Fairfax Avenue (Near South Hayworth Avenue); 310-999-5951.
Sunbeam Vintage
This wondrous warehouse is named for the theater that once stood in its space, and was previously only open to set designers, by appointment. The prices here can't be beat, even at the flea market!
Sunbeam Vintage, 106 South Avenue 58 (At North Figueroa Street); 323-908-9743.
Finster Studio
You won't find any snobbery lurking at this eclectic outpost, and varied pieces abound, geared to every aesthetic. From upcycled furniture to mid-century tchotchkes sold by super-cool shopkeepers, there's definitely something at Finster to send every shopper away with a smile!
Finster Studio, 2638 North Figueroa Street (Near West Avenue 26); 323-342-0234.
No Long Weekend Plans? Start Spring Cleaning Early With These Expert Tips
When it comes to de-cluttering your home, the New Year’s Resolution ship has sadly sailed. But it’s never too late to get your ducks in a row, and attack that monstrous pile-o-pumps that hasn't seen light since circa 2001. Easier said than done — we know.
That’s why we’ve tapped two super-savvy organizing experts to give us some quick tips to help you bid adieu to your inner pack rat, and tackle the sartorial skeletons in that closet. Linda Koopersmith, of Beverly Hills Organizer (whose impressive roster of celeb clients includes Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr, Jessica Alba, Lindsay Lohan, and Sofia Vergara), and Justin Klosky, of the acclaimed L.A.-based organizational consulting firm O.C.D. Experience, offered up easy-peasy advice to help make your three-day weekend beyond productive. Click through to read their professional dwell-intel, and get the ball a-rollin', sisters!
Photo: Courtesy of Linda Koopersmith
That’s why we’ve tapped two super-savvy organizing experts to give us some quick tips to help you bid adieu to your inner pack rat, and tackle the sartorial skeletons in that closet. Linda Koopersmith, of Beverly Hills Organizer (whose impressive roster of celeb clients includes Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr, Jessica Alba, Lindsay Lohan, and Sofia Vergara), and Justin Klosky, of the acclaimed L.A.-based organizational consulting firm O.C.D. Experience, offered up easy-peasy advice to help make your three-day weekend beyond productive. Click through to read their professional dwell-intel, and get the ball a-rollin', sisters!
Photo: Courtesy of Linda Koopersmith
6 Easy Home Styling Tips Straight From Our (& Oprah's) Design Crush
When your home is the last thing on your miles-long to-do list, we know firsthand that rooms go bare, parties go unhosted, and overall sense of discomfort ensues. And that's no fun for you, or for us (hey, we like coming to house parties, okay?).
To remedy all of that for you, we've tapped Nate Berkus (and his brilliant team) to give us some nifty (and quick!) secrets to get your habitat haute in no time flat. After all, we know from the Big O, as well as his addictive NBC show, that the always-jovial Chicago-based designer has an unparalleled eye (and a lot of celeb clients) when it comes to amping up the old abode. So click on through for his tips and tricks, and then go ahead and address that invite. We'll be waiting.
Photo: Courtesy of Nate Berkus Associates
Photo: Courtesy of Nate Berkus Associates
A Sneak Peek Into Our L.A. Editor's Crave-Worthy Closet!
We aren’t questioning your R29 loyalty here, but let’s be real — we’re hoping by now you’ve at least wondered about the force behind the content you read on the reg. So, if you’ve ever wanted to know more about the woman behind the R29 Los Angeles curtain….today is your lucky day.
Mega-stylish site, Closet Visit just lifted the (presumably Louis Vuitton) veil on L.A. editor Brenna Egan’s home. Closet Visit hits up inspiring closets (only by word-of-mouth) to give readers a sneak peek into the luxe lives of creative L.A.-based lasses, and we might be a little bit biased, but this is one of our faves (there's way more photos on CV btw).
Photographer and artist Jeana Sohn captured our lovely L.A. lady in beyond-chic garb (we can’t take our eyes off of those leopard Charlotte Olympias), while chilling in her eclectic, printed-laden pad. Although, it’s not a total shocker Brenna has such an envious clothing collection — the former Vogue staffer and stylephile did spearhead an online vintage shop, Chic and You Shall Find after all — we still have a major case of closet envy. We dare you not to to feel a touch of green as well.
Mega-stylish site, Closet Visit just lifted the (presumably Louis Vuitton) veil on L.A. editor Brenna Egan’s home. Closet Visit hits up inspiring closets (only by word-of-mouth) to give readers a sneak peek into the luxe lives of creative L.A.-based lasses, and we might be a little bit biased, but this is one of our faves (there's way more photos on CV btw).
Photographer and artist Jeana Sohn captured our lovely L.A. lady in beyond-chic garb (we can’t take our eyes off of those leopard Charlotte Olympias), while chilling in her eclectic, printed-laden pad. Although, it’s not a total shocker Brenna has such an envious clothing collection — the former Vogue staffer and stylephile did spearhead an online vintage shop, Chic and You Shall Find after all — we still have a major case of closet envy. We dare you not to to feel a touch of green as well.
Party Pics! The Hottest Housewarming Party We've Attended Yet
We're bringing back the house party. And the first order of business: a kickass location. Nowhere in L.A. will you find an apartment building with more lore than Hancock Park's El Royale tower. This indie abode has housed some of Hollywood's most sought-after creatives — Mae West, Clark Gable, Uma Thurman, and Cameron Diaz have all called the Spanish castle home at one point or another. And stories of ghosts and scandals abound: An oil heiress once left the building in nothing but her panties and a feather boa, while another gutsy tenant was evicted for running a gambling ring out of the garage.
When our very own Patrick Yee was given the keys to this haute high-rise, moving back in with his college pal, Wren designer Melissa Coker, we knew it was time to plan a good old house party. Spectacular views and ultra-glam art set the bewitching backdrops for an unforgettable evening of great convos and even better friends. Obviously, we snapped pics galore, so indulge your inner voyeur and take a gander at the good times had by all, in one of the most exceptional edifices in town.
When our very own Patrick Yee was given the keys to this haute high-rise, moving back in with his college pal, Wren designer Melissa Coker, we knew it was time to plan a good old house party. Spectacular views and ultra-glam art set the bewitching backdrops for an unforgettable evening of great convos and even better friends. Obviously, we snapped pics galore, so indulge your inner voyeur and take a gander at the good times had by all, in one of the most exceptional edifices in town.
Design Superstar Kelly Wearstler Tells Us What Makes Her Tick
Though you'd never catch her in a white lab coat, L.A.'s doyenne of design, Kelly Wearstler, is a bit of a mad scientist. She's the trailblazing rebel pioneer of everything aesthetically exquisite, surprising, vivid, and sublime. Whether you're gazing at one of her many design coups, trying on that striped blazer from her newly launched clothing line, meandering around her Melrose boutique, or even flipping through the pages of her oversized tomes, there's a rhythmic harmony to every statement-making concept Ms. Wearstler envisions. We sat down with the icon of au courant to get all the 2012 dirt and some serious design inspiration. Get your notepads out ladies, because we've got the scoop on how this gallant glamour gal sharpens her eye, where she hunts for treasures, and just how she's managed to tap into an avant-garde zeitgeist of her own invention!Photo: Courtesy of Kelly Wearstler.
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