Designer Spotlight: Camille K Jewelry

{Laurie, Camille, Carla & Me}

I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing jewelry designer Carla Labat of Camille K. Fellow stylist and my darling friend Laurie Brucker joined me as we styled and played with the shiny, sparkly baubles while learning the background of this amazing jewelry line. Couture, vintage, one-of-a-kind, statement pieces, oh and did I mention Chanel?...the collection is truly amazing. Carla was so much fun to interview and we even meet her muse, her beautiful daughter Camille.

Check out our videos below to see more of our fun day. For more information visit Camille K.

We love The Contact List for introducing us to Carla and Camille!

Burberry Spring 2011 - Instant Gratification

{BurberryProrsum Spring 2011 - PC Style.com}

I'm an instant gratification girl...and I love how some of my favorite brands are addressing this topic. Last night I was invited to visit the Burberry store in Beverly Hills for a private event. It was one of 25 Burberry stores around the world that showed select customers the recent Spring 2011 runway show from London Fashion Week. Before the show started, there were never-before-seen interviews with Sarah Jessica Parker, Mario Testino, Serena Williams and Alexa Chung before they walked inside to claim their seats.

I'm sure you're all thinking big deal...streaming videos is common with runway shows nowadays. But Burberry took it one step further. Last night they created a special iPad app (only for in-store use) that allowed their invited guests to purchase select pieces straight from the runway. All of the orders placed will go directly into production with an expected delivery date of seven weeks. Amazing, getting pieces of Burberry's Spring 2011 collection before Thanksgiving...long before they would be delivered to stores starting in December. It's instant gratification at its best.

If you weren't lucky enough to be invited to one of their stores last night, you can recreate the experience in the comfort of your own home minus the passed nibbles and drinks. Visit the Burberry website to watch the show and order select pieces before September 28.

Dying over the long motorcycle jacket...I so need it in my closet!

{Burberry Prorsum Spring 2011}

And the show...where to even begin. I've said it before, Burberry is no longer just your mother's brand anymore thanks to Christopher Bailey. He has brought a new edginess to the brand that works beautifully. There were fun bright colors, animal prints, studs and leather shown on the runway. The collection is right up my alley and I can't wait to see the entire line when it's delivered to stores.

{Burberry Prorsum Spring 2011}

You can view the entire runway show below...enjoy!

Fashionable in Rainy Chicago

{Myself & Whitney in Chicago}

I traveled to my hometown of Chicago last week. It was great seeing family and just taking a much needed break from the craziness of my fabulous life. While I was away I managed to check out from work and disconnect for a bit. I did get a chance to meet up with Whitney from Fauxshionable.com and finally meet in person.

{dress: Elizabeth & James, shoes: Miu Miu, clutch: Prada}

She's was an absolute doll as I expected. We bonded over fashion, our Midwestern backgrounds and just general girl talk. Of course the one evening we decided to meet up had to be pouring rain. Thankfully there was a Burberry close by to help me stay stylish in the rain! Some of you may think I'm crazy for spending money on a Burberry umbrella, but let me tell you they are the best you can buy. They never flip inside-out in the wind and I've been in some windy, rainy situations!

{Umbrella that fits both of us}

Go check out Whitney's site...she so is so creative with her outfit posts and I think we will be seeing a lot more of her in this industry! Looking forward to having her out here on the West Coast sometime!

www.fauxshionable.com

Riki Handbangs -True Fashion Investment Pieces

Every girl needs a great classic handbag in her closet. As I've mentioned in prior posts, Riki Handbags are a staple wardrobe item that will stylishly carry you through the years. This bag can take you from day to night, casual to dressy...it's a true fashion investment piece.

I love being able to offer Riki Handbags in my shop, and am very excited to share an exclusive offer created especially for my readers. The first seven people to purchase the Noble Rose handbag from my shop will receive it at a 40% discount (use promo code: NOBLEROSE). It's almost as if we are giving the bag away! A beautiful leather handbag for under $300 = a "smart" investment.

View how the handbag was styled to create different looks below to help you get inspired with your purchase.

To purchase your own Riki Handbag, click the button below

(Don't forget to use Promo Code: NOBLEROSE at checkout)

White+Warren Maxi Skirt - 1 Skirt, 5 Outfits

We all do it from time to time...we buy something and think it can only be worn one way. I was so excited when I received the maxi skirt from White+Warren because I knew this was a basic closet wardrobe piece that would create many outfits. The skirt is a comfortable cotton blend that can go from casual to dressy just by changing a few accessories. It's a perfect piece to travel with this summer as it won't get wrinkled in your suitcase and will save space because of it's many ways to wear. I love being able to offer this skirt in my shop, as it's a smart buy for the summer. Check out some of the different looks I came up with below.

For the next week I am offering a 20% discount on this skirt at my OpenSky shop! Hurry while supplies last...you don't want to miss out on this offer.

To purchase your own White+Warren maxi skirt click here and use the discount code: MAXI20

Don't forget to use the 20% discount code: MAXI20
To purchase click here

Every Girl Loves a Brand New Bag

Remember my post last week when I made you wait to see what what was inside the black satin dust bag from Riki Handbags? Well the wait is over...mama's got a brand new bag!

{handbag: napa rose, riki handbags; top: emilio pucci; jeans: j. brand; shoes: ysl}

I debuted this Riki handbag yesterday, when I met my girlfriend for some girl time and lunch. The bag got a number of compliments from people passing me by on the street.

When I saw the handbag for first time, the hardware straps were one of the things that caught my attention. I love how they enhance the bag and give it that "Chanel-like" flair. The great thing is that the bag is not as heavy as one would think with the chain straps and the leather is amazingly soft.

This is a great classic handbag that every girl should have in their closet, and one that will last through the years...a true investment piece. I am excited to offer Riki Handbags in my shop as they are a great addition to the other fabulous products I currently carry. Browse around in my shop or purchase your own Riki Handbag by clicking on the icon below.

Wandering Wednesday

{PC - Maire Claire}

My mom is in town so I am taking a mini vacation from being online this week. Come stop by and see me at Chic Shopper Chick in the meantime.

Have you entered my giveaway yet? If not, enter to win your own Tweezerman tweezers. For more details and to enter, click here. Good luck. Have a wonderful day.

xoxo

red sole diary

Eyebrow Shaping: Tweezerman Giveaway!

During LA Fashion Week this past week I was talking to some of my girlfriends in the front row and our conversation turned to eyebrows. I know, go figure...eyebrow. It's so true though, a great shaped eyebrow can dramatically alter your appearance. We met Allyson that evening, and one of the first things you noticed about her were her amazing eyebrows. Talking with Allyson we learned that she shapes her own eyebrows and would give any celebrity eyebrow shaper a run for their money. I expected her to say she uses wax, but found out she only uses tweezers to shape her eyebrows. I get my eyebrows professionally done but will maintain them on my own in between visits with my trusty Tweezerman tweezers. I bought my first pair over fifteen years ago and have never looked back. I love them as they are so precise. They are so worth the money as you can send them back to get sharpened for life.

A standard staple on my vanity and in my make-up bag!

I'm so excited to announce that one of my lucky readers will receive their very own free Tweezerman tweezer from my OpenSky Project shop. Everyone else who enters will receive a 10% off coupon good for anything in my shop. Click here to enter. Good luck!

LAFW 2.0 - Fashionable Blogger Event

image via {LA Inspiration}

image via {stylesmith}

Laurie {LaurieBStyle}, Ana {Anamu}, Kallah {Emerald Scarab}

Last Thursday I met up with some sassy and fabulously fashionable LA fashion bloggers for our very own event to kick off fashion week. I had met some of them online already but it was great to meet them in person. Kelsi from Dedicated Followers of Fashion organized this amazing event that was held in downtown Los Angeles. Looking forward to many more events like this one!

image via {LA Inspiration}

Kelsi from Dedicated Followers of Fashion

{2010 Acadamy Awards} Best Dressed

Here are my top picks from the 2010 Academy Awards last night. Demi Moore gets my top vote for overall best dressed.

{2010 NY Fashion Week} Backstage

My sassy, fabulous hair stylist, Jen Atkin, is giving us a peek at some of the backstage madness that happened at the Jenni Kayne, Arise, Herve Lerger, Jill Stuart and Marchesa shows durning the Fall 2010 NYFW.

Celebrity hair stylist, Jen Atkin, has the gift of making your hair look absolutely amazing once you leave her chair. She won't talk you into anything you are not up for...and knows exactly what would be perfect for each of her clients. I trust her so much that I give her free reign to do what she thinks is best for my hair. I haven't been disappointed yet! She divides her time between LA, at the Andy Lecompte Salon in West Hollywood, as well as New York and Paris.

We'll hear more from her in the future. Enjoy the photos!

{NY Fashion Week Fall 2010} Favorite Looks

New York Fashion Week for fall RTW 2010 did not disappoint. There were so many designer looks that I loved it was hard narrowing down some of my favorites. Velvet and fur were all over the runways for fall. I'm loving the belted outerwear and opera length gloves that were seen in many shows. Oh the fun we're going to have this fall!

{marc jacobs} {doo ri}

{victoria beckham} {rebecca taylor}

{rodarte} {vera wang}

{nanette lepore} {oscar de la renta}

{marchesa} {monique lhuillier}

{erin fetherston} {irina shabaveva}

{christian siriano} {dvf}

{carolina herrera}