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.
Feeling Photogenic? This Camera Club’s Got A Show For You…
Sure, Instagram and Hipstamatic are great for gussying up pictures on the go, but photo purists know that both popular phone apps owe a lot to the folks behind Lomography. The company champions film photography, and offers a huge selection of gorgeous cameras, film, and equipment. But even fans of the brand might not know that Lomography also hosts super cool events at their gallery store in WeHo, such as parties, workshops, and film swaps.This Saturday, Lomography is hosting a joint event with the lovely pop duo Macedo. Twin sisters Michelle and Melissa have used Lomography cameras in their music videos before, so it makes perfect sense that they’d both screen their newest vid and perform a mini-concert at the gallery. So. put this special bash on your calendar, and get psyched for a triple threat night of film, art, and music!
When: January 28th, 7p.m.to 9p.m.
Where: Lomography Gallery Store LA, 7998 Santa Monica Boulevard (at North Laurel Avenue), 323-301-1414; RSVP here.
Photo: Via Lomography Gallery.
Eyewear Line Lookmatic Hosts A Party Of Lookers
It's a no-brainer that the holidays give great cause for a celebration, but add in the debut of some affordable accessories, and it's a full-on bash! Revelers at the TenOverSix launch party for
Lookmatic's
line of super specs rejoiced by making wishes perched on Santa's lap, jamming to tunes by DJ Binki Shapiro, and of course, taking in all of the eye candy the store has to offer (including the ever-so-chic customers).
We spied some of L.A.'s brightest style stars trying on pairs of the collection's shockingly inexpensive statement pieces ($88 including the prescription!) and chatted with owner Joe Cole, who promised even bigger things are in store for his frames (perhaps a rad collab in the near future?).
Photo: Courtesy of Wireimage.
Photo: Courtesy of Wireimage.
What The Croc Happened At The Mulberry Party Last Night?
Mulberry jumped over to our side of the pond for a mega bash at the Chateau Marmont last night—all the way to the Pacific. Responsible for the most covetable handbags and impeccable street wear by-way-of-the-UK, Creative Director Emma Hill hosted a swanky soirée with a special performance by musical guest (and one of our own recent obsessions) Lana del Rey. In true ooh-la-la Mulberry fashion, fashion Anglophiles partied down among animal balloons, ginormous ice cream cones, and floating crocodiles that took a dip in the hotel pool. Style stars British and Yankee alike, including Kate Bosworth, Juno Temple, Louise Roe, Jamie King, Harley Viera Newton, and Gia Coppola, decked to the nines in Mulberry floaty frocks, dined al fresco around the toy filled pool. The night continued at Bungalow One to dance to DJ Twin Shadow's beats, before the ladies had to brave it back to America, albeit with a goody bag filled with bikinis, satchels, sandals, and hopefully a blow-up crocodile.
Click through to peep all the action, animals, and amazing looks we're loving from last night's main event!
Click through to peep all the action, animals, and amazing looks we're loving from last night's main event!
Party Pictures From Warby Parker's Star-Studded L.A. Bash
Who knew it was so hip to be square? Some of L.A.’s brightest style stars headed over to Confederacy Boutique earlier this week to join host Ashton Kutcher to toast über-cool glasses line, Warby Parker. Partygoers like Bijou Phillips, Sarah Paulson, Emmy Rossum, and the boutique’s owner Ilaria Urbinati, all donned their vintage-inspired specs and sipped on Kanon Vodka while taking in the scene. The bash was the epitome of Cali cool for the stylish set, but don’t take our word for it — check out all the photos and frames from this week’s hottest party.
Agyness Deyn Wears A Men's Leather Jacket, We Approve
When looking for inspiration for our fall wardrobe, supermodel and It Brit Agyness Deyn usually ranks pretty high on our list. And our current obsession? Her awesomely tailored AllSaints Raid Leather Biker Jacket, as seen at the L.A. party for the AllSaints and Not For Sale exclusive not-for-profit T-shirt launch in Los Angeles. Made of Italian calf skin with burnished edges, this unisex piece from the men's collection is the perfect fall-coverup and number one on our autumn awesome androgyny list. How's that for alliteration?
Photo: Courtesy of Harrison & Shriftman
Here's Your Weekend Itinerary: Hit Up Two Sweet Parties At Space 15 Twenty
Whether or not you know what you're doing this weekend, you need to be spending your Saturday and Sunday at Space 15 Twenty. First up, on Saturday, October 22, the Hollywood hot-spot is hosting the grand opening party for shop-in-shop Project Urban Renewal (or PUR, hence the cute kitty logo), which features a handpicked collection of vintage clothes and accessories. Trust us, you won't want to miss your chance to snap up these super-unique picks (and no, we're not being swayed by that adorable cat). Then the following day, on Sunday, October 23, check out the grand opening of their new KLEUR Nail Art Studio. Not only will you get some free nail art (which is a good enough reason by itself), but you'll also want to check out the performances by Sonnymoon, Iman Omari, KenBts, Nikko Gray, Knxwledge, and Mndsgn. Your weekend: planned.When: Saturday, October 22, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, October 23, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Space 15 Twenty, 1520 North Cahuenga Boulevard (between West Sunset Boulevard and Selma Avenue), Suite 4; 323-465-1861.
Looking for more local sales? Bookmark our Hot Sales page for upcoming L.A. sample sales and shopping events.
Photo: Via Space 15 Twenty
LSD And Derek Blasberg Want To Make L.A. Even Classier
Talk about a very classy event. Lauren Santo Domingo (of Moda Operandi), Selma Blair, and Derek Blasberg all descended upon L.A.'s newly-revamped The Hotel Bel-Air to toast Blasberg’s new tome,
Very Classy
, the beefed-up version of Blasberg's best-selling book,
Classy
. Guests included Amber Valetta, Lisa Eisner, Balenciaga’s Katherine Ross, Nicky Hilton, Louise Roe, and many more style inspirations. Of course, these dazzling names are nothing compared to their stunning looks, so make sure you click through to see all the best outfits from last night’s party. Can we possibly get very, very, very classy next?
Photos: Courtesy of Moda Operandi
Photos: Courtesy of Moda Operandi
L.A.’s Top Tier Come Out To Toast A Rockin' New Bag Line…
Considering last night’s Barneys event was hosted by Patti Hansen, it’s a small wonder that L.A.’s hippest style stars came out to toast her new bag line, Hung On U. Stylish ladies like Hilary Tisch, Katie Nehra, and Rebecca Romijn all hit up the B.H. store, as well as visiting New Yorkers Theodora and Alexandra Richards, Simon Doonan, and more. The display featured Hung on U's charity bags designed by the likes of Anthony Kiedis, Christian Louboutin, and Diane von Furstenberg—so, make sure you hightail it over to BNY to check out the one-of-a-kind pieces and pick up one of these easy-to-carry satchels before they’re all gone.
Awesome Outfits From L.A.’s Best FNO Party
Not to toot our own horn, but all of Los Angeles is in agreement: The FNO party we threw with
3.1 Phillip Lim
was the best in town! Last Thursday night, L.A.’s most stylish denizens dressed up and ready to rage. With food from Oliviero and The Avalon Hotel, Gilt.com, sweets from BabyCakesNYC, potent potables by DeLeón Tequila, a performance by our favorite band Cults, and a kick-ass raffle to benefit the
Silverlake Conservatory of Music
, it was a true celebration of Los Angeles culture and clothing. Of course, we did more than just soak up the good times—we brought our trusty street-style cam to record the amazing outfits, people, and ambience of this amazing night at WeHo's best boutique. So, get your fingers ready. We've got a stylish slideshow of the best-dressed ladies and gents from L.A.’s best FNO party and you've got a lot of clicking to do see.
Free And Fab FNO Parties In Los Angeles
We’ve already told you about Cali’s coolest Fashion's Night Out event (ours, natch!), but if you’re the "more is more" type, we’ve also got you covered. Los Angeles is hosting some of the haute-est FNO happenings this year, and we’ve gathered the crème de la crème for the city’s most devoted fashion followers. From the O.C.’s shopping bonanza to Abbot Kinney’s sick store crawl, to the coolest boutique-hosted bashes with plenty of free booze, the 14 raddest ragers in the City of Angels are all right here to help you kick off fall, and support our local fashion biz in serious style.
More, More, More: All The Tasty Details For Our Big FNO Bash
We’ve already told you about the biggest, best FNO party we’re co-hosting with 3.1 Phillip Lim, KCRW, The Silverlake Conservatory of Music, and Cults, but here’s even more reason to hit up this bash. DeLeon Tequila will be providing signature cocktails, XOIA will be serving their famous “Pho” tacos, and Babycakes Bakery will be bringing their incredible sweet treats to the party, too. If that—plus first dibs on fall fashion from the one-and-only Phillip Lim—isn’t enough to tempt you, let us appeal to your sense of civic duty: Donations of $10 to the Conservatory will get you a raffle ticket to win prizes like a $500 gift card to 3.1 Phillip Lim, a bass guitar from the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Flea, a dinner for two and a one-night stay at the Avalon Hotel, and so much more. So, tell your friends and come on by—we cannot wait to see you there!
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