3.1 Philip Lim on Robertson

Southern California native Philip Lim is finally making his way back to the West Coast with a huge (5,000 square feet!) 3.1 Philip Lim store on L.A.'s hip Robertson Blvd. The boutique is scheduled to open on June 20 at the quiet, northern end of the street (away from the swarm of paparazzi), at 631 N. Robertson Blvd. Lim also has stores in Manhattan and Tokyo.

Expect to find the full 3.1 Philip Lim line of so-chic apparel for women and men, the adorable collection for children, as well as his organic collection and line of accessories.

Who, What, Where?

Los Angeles - Usher mentioned the Beverly Center in his hit single "Confessions" and it's no wonder - this mall has everything, and now it has a Calvin Klein store! The 12,000-square-foot unit is located on the sixth level of the mall (where Pottery Barn used to be) and is among five new Calvin Klein stores launched in the U.S. The store features a modern look with white, concrete, and mahogany walls (so Calvin Klein, no?), plus mahogany fixtures and hand-rubbed steel racks. Expect to find 60% of the apparel to be casual, with dressier pieces making up the other 40%.

New York - Fifth Avenue may be getting a very stylish new tenant! WWD reported today that Diesel has just signed a letter of intent to lease 685 Fifth Avenue, at 54th Street, a space owned by the Gucci Group. According to the report, no lease has been signed yet and it is not clear whether Diesel will rent the entire 33,000-square-foot store from the Gucci Group or just a portion of the space.

All Myne

We were so much more honest as children, no? When we loved something, we claimed it - and weren't ashamed to do so. Everything was "Mine, mine, mine!" from the Cap'n'Crunch to the California Dream Barbie. So it should come as no surprise that as adults we're still infatuated with all things delicious and beautiful, like yummy little dresses from Myne.

Designer Ashley Ann is the mind behind Los Angeles-based label Myne, a collection of delectable frocks and tops that are as sweet as they are bewitching. Offering flow-y silhouettes in silky fabrics or soft cotton blends, the pieces are playful and flirty enough for day (think softly-sheer Coco, pictured left, or the darlingly puffed-sleeved Roxanne dresses), with a healthy dose of sophistication to turn heads at night (pick the ultra mini Dawn dress or pair the Joy blouse with trousers).

And when your girlfriends come over to borrow something amazing before you all hit the town, tell them with absolutely no shame, "This is Myne - you can get your own at Revolveclothing.com!"

Undesigned Clothing

"Un" is a contradicting prefix that can turn a perfectly wonderful words into something not so great - unhappy, unreliable, unrequited. So you'd think that undesigned clothes would be unfinished rags of fabric with a devil-may-care structure and zero aesthetic appeal . Instead, Undesigned by Carol Young is not only flawlessly finished, it is wholly unpretentious and completely fetching.

The Los Angeles designer explores various textures and shapes to create pieces that are functional (a flattering pair of gauchos has enormous, hands-warming pockets) and unique (said pockets are flipped on the outside of the pant, like a stylish update on an 80s fanny pack). The collection is undeniably original and each piece is clean and unfussy. Plus she mixes bamboo denim, organic and recycled knits, and other eco-friendly materials with snuggly wools and luxurious silks, then donates every last scrap of unused fabric to local children's art programs. How unbelievably unselfish!

Girl About Town

Los Angeles - Gift givers looking to score something eco-friendly for their loved ones should head to Santa Monica this weekend for the Eco Gift Expo where there'll be no shortage of eco-conscious vendors, including E Bella, Five Accessories, and Sweet Skins; organic food and drinks; live jazz; and an eco gift-wrapping station. And don't forget to enter to win a $200 gift basket of premium, green spa goodies from Green Bliss Eco Spa. Tickets are on sale at EcoGift.com and you'll be glad to know 10% of all revenue will be going to Global Green USA and the Whole Planet Foundation.

Saturday, December 15, 2007 from 9am - 8pm
Sunday, December 16, 2007 from 9am - 5pm
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Philadelphia - If you're in the City of Brotherly Love this weekend head to The Flat: Philly's Designer Market. You'll find merchandise from the hottest local designers, plus a free coffee bar to warm you up, live music, and free gift wrapping. Admission is free so you can spend all your money on goodies from your favorite Philly designers.

Saturday, December 15, 2007
10am - 5pm
Store Front Venue at
11-15 N. 2nd (2nd and Market)

Girl About Town - Tuesday, Dec 11

Los Angeles - Okay ladies, this is a last minute announcement! Tonight is the GenArt Shop by Design event. Here are the specifics:

Designers: Geren Ford, Maude Carrin, Marcello Toshi, Bubola handbags, and MORE of the most fabulous local designers this city has to offer!

Time and place: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6:30 pm - 11 pm at the Cooper Design Space (860 S. Los Angeles St., Suite 1100, Downtown)

Cost: FREE!!

There'll be cocktails and loads of amazing deals so hit the ATM and head to the Cooper Design Space after work tonight!

xoxo,

Miss Angel

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Last night's costume parties and candy noshing festivities were the jump start to the holiday season and you know what that means - SHOPPING! Do your friends and family right this year and head to one of these fabulous events.

Southern California - It's that time again! Sassy City Chicks is getting ready for their Holiday Fashion Bash, taking place in both L.A. and San Diego. Expect to see designer clothes, handbags, jewelry, makeup and more at deep, DEEP discounts. PLUS goodie bags stuffed with amazing freebies! This highly-anticipated event only comes around once a year so don't miss it! Click here to score 2 for 1 tickets for you and a friend.

Los Angeles Holiday Fashion Bash

Sunday, November 18, 10am - 3pm

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

101 Wilshire Blvd.

Santa Monica, CA 90401

San Diego Holiday Fashion Bash

Thursday, November 8, 5pm - 10pm

Stingaree

454 6th Avenue

San Diego, CA 92101

Chicago - Savvy shoppers should head to the Soko Fashion Grand Opening where there'll be no shortage of stylish wares for a whole lot less than you'd expect. The trendy boutique is offering up music, wine, and hors d'oeuvres to celebrate, plus you can enjoy 10% off the already unbelievably cheap prices (we're talking less than seventy bucks for a sweater people!). Click here to check out the duds, then head over to the grand opening for some retail therapy and a little vino!

Get to Know Soko - Grand Opening

Saturday, November 10, 7pm - 10pm

Soko Fashion

1925 W. Chicago Avenue

Chicago, IL 60622

MMM..Narciso Rodriguez Perfume..Oh, and Some Celebs

I attended a fashion show last week that was pretty typical of an L.A. celebrity event: A DJ spun the soundtrack, which ranged from Nikka Costa to Hall & Oates and back to some funk and soul from Soul II Soul and Dwele (it was pure genius!). Every trend that is on the "Hot for Fall" list (or will be by the time you finish reading this) was represented - from skinny jeans paired with puffy bombers and up-to-there leather boots to white mini frocks with black beading and studs (which I'm lov-ing, by the way). On a couch in front of me there was a certain celebutante powdering her nose before the photographers had their way with her; and milling around were dozens of (oddly) good-looking cocktail servers offering up drinks mixed with the alcoholic sponsor of the night. And then there was yours truly, sitting alone on a couch, wrist to nose, inhaling the intoxicating scent of the Narciso Rodriguez for Her I'd sprayed on before leaving the house that evening. I'm not even kidding! I was completely unaffected by the chaos that ensued when cast members of a popular NBC series started showing up and I couldn't care less about the photographers' bulbs flashing at the L.A. socialites seated next to me. I was in a deliciously delirious state of olfactory ecstasy, transfixed by the soft, velvety musky-yet-somehow-clean-and-floral fragrance perfection. Seriously, I couldn't get enough of myself. Oh, and the fashion show was great too.

Who, What, Where?

Los Angeles - Stylistas who love Madison, the chain of specialty contemporary boutiques sprinkled throughout posh L.A. neighborhoods, will adore Madison Gallery, an upscale version of its younger sister. The 2,770-square-feet luxury retail spot opened this month in Malibu Country Mart and houses such high-end labels as Nina Ricci, Matthew Williamson, Marni (YUM), Derek Lam, Zac Posen and tons more, plus emerging designers like Erin Fetherston, Thomas Wylde, and Sari Gueron (love, LOVE her ladylike designs - click here to see them). Make room on your credit cards before showing up at this Malibu location because prices range from a (meager - HA!) $668 for Balenciaga jeans to around three thousand big ones for Marni dresses.

Houston - If diamonds are a girl's best friend, then our favorite pal just showed up in Houston's Galleria shopping center. Jewelry brand De Beers opened its fourth U.S. store, marking the first of several openings to take place in the next few months. The 1,353-square-feet space has the same modern look as the other De Beers boutiques, with all those fabulous diamonds on display in freestanding cases (to give us girls a 360-degree view of the sweet, glorious sparklers). Prices for these magnificent jewels range from the low hundreds all the way up into the millions! True friends don't come cheap, do they?

Emerald City

So it was my birthday on Thursday and I've spent the past three days celebrating (sometimes it takes a few days) and enjoying some amazing gifts. It all culminated this afternoon when I took in a matinee showing of Wicked, which was gorgeous and adorable and gave me the chills! Seeing the Emerald City come to life before my very eyes was mesmerizing, but admittedly my mind did begin to wander a bit, and I couldn't help but think about how badly I am in need of a few green pieces in my closet. No, I'm not abandoning my love of all things pink, but this afternoon my admiration for jade, kelly, and emerald grew exponentially! Inconveniently, that admiration comes with a side of mild obsession, so I spent the rest of the afternoon scouring the internet for my next purchase - a cute, new green handbag for the fall. Found it at Intuition!

Mariah Bag, $68

This bag is perfect for so many reasons: a) it's fabulously green, b) it's shiny patent and has a gorgeous quilted look, and c) it's only $68!! Yes, you absolutely read that right - sixty eight bucks! My birthday money will be well spent!

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Los Angeles - Don't miss Happy Hour at one of L.A.'s hottest new boutiques - Philthy Ragz! On September 21, 2007 from 6pm - 8pm Philthy Ragz is opening its doors for some cocktails PLUS (wait for it...) 10% off everything in the store! That's 10% off of all Philty Ragz cuter-than-cute dresses and handbags!

Philthy Ragz

1721 Centinela Ave.

Inglewood, CA 90302

Houston - Pop into Foxworthy's Sample Shop on September 15, 2007 and be prepared for a little sensory indulgence! Besides the usual fab clothing, jewelry, and accessories (all samples so no one's seen 'em yet), the store will have a spiritual numerologist to give you a little guidance, a trunk show featuring gorgeous jewelry from Nicki N, yummy desserts, and so much more! Indulgence Day starts at noon and doesn't stop 'til you get enough at 6pm!

Foxworthy's Sample Shop

5209 Bellaire Blvd.

Bellaire, TX 77401

Atlanta - On September 27, 2007 treat yourself to an evening of music and fashion at the Impulse Fashion Party, going down at Macy's Lenox Square Mall. From 6pm - 8pm you'll get to see fab new looks from labels you adore like C&C California, Ed Hardy, Sweet Pea, and tons more! Plus refreshments, music, and a spa treatment! Want more? Spend $200 or more on some goodies for yourself and Macy's will give you $50 off! Click here to RSVP, then click here for your $50 off coupon!

Macy's Lenox Square Mall

3393 Peachtree Road NE

Atlanta, GA 30326

Have fun girls!

xoxo,

Angel

Fashion Co-op: Dresses and Handbags and Jewelry, Oh My!

Shopaholics, get your credit cards ready because one of SoCal's very best multi-designer sample sales is coming to Santa Monica July 27th and 28th! Can hardly contain myself!

So the 27th is a Girl's Nite Out shopping event with wine tasting, spa treatments, cocktails, yummy dessert samplings and, as always, a live DJ. Plus first-pick at all merchandise from over 150 rising stars in the fashion world. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. The 28th is an all-out, no holds barred, shop 'til you drop marathon. Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door. Both days you can look forward to deep discounts of up to 80%!

Here are the specifics:

Where: Santa Monica Civic Center

1855 Main Street

Santa Monica, CA 90401

When: Friday, July 27 from 8pm-11pm

Saturday, July 28 from 10am - 4pm

This is one of my absolute favorite sample sales, ya'll! Last year we were treated to Tab energy drinks (the pink one!), complimentary eyelash applications, goodie bags, and more. The DJ was amazing, spinning everything from Prince to the Police. And I scored a super-cute minidress from Fighting Eel for $45!!! Serious fun for serious shoppers! Click here for more info, then meet me in Santa Monica!

Los Angeles Sale Season

Ahh, the 4th of July - sunshine...barbeques...fireworks...designer sales? Yes indeed! It seems like every designer boutique in Los Angeles is trying to get rid of overstock (either that or I've done something really good and God is smiling on me) and the sale season kicks off today!

The Store: Ron Herman, 325 N. Beverly Drive (cross street Dayton Way)

The Specs: The brains behind L.A.'s famous Fred Segal store (remember Cher's line in Clueless: "Where's my white, collarless shirt from Fred Segal?!!"), Herman has branded one of the city's best-known shopping destinations. Get your credit/debit card/checkbook/cash ready because this sale starts June 27 and ends July 5.

The Sale: Get up to 75% off Mike & Chris jackets, goodies from Philip Lim, sexy bits from Cosabella, and more!

The Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm -5pm

The Store: J. Ransom, 151 S. La Brea Ave. (cross street W. 2nd Street)

The Specs: You can indulge your obsession with Hollywood by shopping where the stars shop and wearing what the stars wear. Get your credit/debit card/checkbook/cash ready because this sale starts June 28 and ends July 15.

The Sale: 25-75% off favorites like True Religion, Oliver Peoples, and much more!

The Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-7:30pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 12pm-7pm

The Store: Faire Frou Frou, 13017-A Ventura Blvd. (cross street Dickens Street)

The Specs: Seriously sexy lingerie that is as beautifully feminine as it is seductive. The stores name is an old French term that literally translates to "to show off!" Get your credit/debit card/checkbook/cash ready because this sale starts June 29 and ends July 3.

The Sale: All the Cosabella, Eberjey, and Carine Gelson lingerie you can get your hands on at deep discounts from 40-75% off.

The Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 11am-5:30pm

The Store: Yellow, 605 N. La Brea Ave. (cross street Clinton Street)

The Specs: A melange of high-end, low-end, vintage, and new clothes that is a favorite amongst top celebrity stylists. Get your credit/debit card/checkbook/cash ready because this sale starts June 29 and ends July 3.

The Sale: You'll save 15% on regular-priced goodies from L.A.M.B., Paul and Joe, and Free People, and a whopping 30-70% on sale racks.

The Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 12pm-6pm

The Store: EM&Co, 7940 W. Third Street (cross street S. Hayworth Ave.)

The Specs: You'll find goodies from local designers, as well as labels from Australia, Finland, and Mexico. Get your credit/debit card/checkbook/cash ready because this sale is one day only - July 4.

The Sale: You've only got one day to save 40% on everything - yes, everything - in the store!

The Hours: 12pm-7:30pm

Happy Shopping!

Love,

Style Goodies

Fridays at Frederick's

While the rest of Los Angeles is battling with some obnoxious doorman to get into the newest "hot spot" this Friday night for a (mediocre at best) happy hour, I'll be getting the VIP treatment - sipping complimentary cocktails, jamming to DJ-spun tunes, and getting swag from Frederick's of Hollywood.


My Sassy City is making it all happen this summer when they kick of the season with their popular Fridays at Frederick's shopping event. All the sweet little camis, panties, and bras I want are going to be 20% off, and they'll even throw in a pair of super cute Angelina Boy Shorts for free. You won't want to miss this!

When: Fridays, June 8, 15, 29 and July 6, 2007
5pm - 8pm

Where: Frederick's of Hollywood Flagship Boutique
6751 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028

Click here for a coupon to receive a FREE Angelina Boy Short panty. See you there!