Adventures in Shoping: Ted Baker event and other LA Adventures

We had a fun filled night from admiring the clothes from the Ted Baker store to hitting the Stone Rose at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles and a few unexpected guest while on the streets of Los Angeles. We met at an in-store shopping event hosted by 944 magazine that served complimentary"Tedtinis" courtesy of Bombay Sapphire. This stretch of Robertson Blvd is where the celebs shop (and others who can afford the high price tags) from Ted Baker to the Kitson store. Well, just because I can't afford or fit the clothes gives me no reason to scan the clothing racks! Afterwards, we parked at the Beverly Center and walked to the Stone Rose and hung out with friends, enjoyed a drink (okay two drinks for the night), and listened to live entertainment! Take a peek at our fun-filled night, you don't want to miss these pics!



Photography:  Greg Ripko





Spotted



Ted Baker coat





On our way out we spotted someone who caught our attention and others attention. The streets of Los Angeles, where anything goes!





After parking at the Beverly Center, we walked across to Stone Rose. As we approached La Cienega there were a group of campers outside the mall. We stopped and asked, what was the item that led them to sleep on the street and to be the first for bragging rights. To our surprise, Lebron shoes Nike LeBron 8 “South Beach” was the hot item for the sneakerheads (I learned that term by the anonymous person that we met). BTW, who was quite interesting. We will call him the mystery man. Click the link to see a pic of him and us with friends at the Stone Rose lounge. 



I do what I do for the shoe!



LEBRON 8 "South Beach"





Michelle Shaprow - Loved her music - Click Here to Listen







The DJ - Checkout his website - very talented and a really nice guy  http://beatventriloquists.com/





The end of the night with friends, fun and fashion!



Nordstroms Designer Shoe Sale

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Nordstroms Designer Shoe Sale – Presale Now♦ Posted: 18 Nov 2010 12:47 AM PST Nordstrom’s Designer Shoe Sale commences on Friday November 26th, but pre-sales are being accepted NOW.  For the best selection and sizes, we would advise you to contact your favorite SA (or use ours, Henry from Nordstroms Houston at  832-201-2700 Ext 1600)  to reserve your items because for perennial favorite shoe designers like Louboutin, Manolo,  and Brian Atwood, the early bird truly does catch the worm. To save you time, check out our gallery to see an exclusive look at the selection of Louboutin styles going on sale, along with prices (note: may need to click on the gallery twice).   For our Facebook fans, we will also be posting other brands/styles that will be on sale on our Facebook page.  Please let us know what brands you are interested in seeing by leaving a comment.               Authentic Shops:  Designer Shoes at Zappos.com Saks Fifth Avenue

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Shopping Adventures: Stunner Charles David Shoes & Cynthia Rowley Vest

Marshalls is a great place to find name brand items for less. I found two iems below for a total of $80.00! Checkout your local Marshalls to find bargins. The shoes are from Charles David regular priced over $200.00. The vest is by Cynthia Rowley priced at $35.00.


Charles David Nebula shoes Black leather and Lace bootie found at Marshalls for $45.00.
Charles David Lookbook click here

BCBG MAXAZRIA Sample Sale

ONE DAY ONLY

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20

9 A.M. – 3 P.M.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

PRICES START AT JUST $5

for the latest trends in dresses, tops, bottoms, outerwear and more!

LOCATION

WAREHOUSE

2761 Fruitland Avenue

Vernon, CA 90058

DIRECTIONS:
From the 710 South: Exit Bandini Boulevard/Atlantic Boulevard; keep left toward Vernon. Continue straight onto
South Atlantic Boulevard. Turn right onto Slauson Avenue. Turn right onto Soto Street. Turn left onto Fruitland Avenue.
From the 10 East: Exit Santa Fe South; turn right onto Santa Fe Avenue. Turn left onto Fruitland Avenue.
From the 5 South: Exit Soto Street; merge onto Soto Street heading south. Turn right onto Fruitland Avenue.
From the 101 South: Exit CA-60/Soto Street toward Pomona; keep left at fork in ramp. Merge onto South
Soto Street. Turn right onto Fruitland Avenue.


ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Cash accepted; major credit cards accepted with valid ID. No personal checks. Merchandise
sold as is; no returns or exchanges. No try-ons permitted. No children under 12 years of age
will be permitted. No strollers or carts, large bags or oversized/baggy clothing permitted.

Sam Fine's Drugstore Makeup Tips

Wouldn’t it be great if a true makeup pro could help you pick out cosmetics? You’d never end up with too-pink foundation or concealer that cakes - only fabulous products that flatter your natural beauty.

Sam, who’s created looks for celebrities and models such as Iman, Veronica Webb, Tyra Banks, Vanessa Williams and Naomi Campbell, shared his favorite drugstore finds plus tons of genius tips on how to use them. Take these pointers with you next time you hit the makeup aisle.

Sam’s go-to mascara:
“I prefer waterproof because it builds faster,” the artist says. His favorites? L’Oreal Voluminous and CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion. “I’m not a fan of the pink and green,” he admits, passing a certain best-selling tube. “I like a really dense brush. It’s not just the formula - it’s really about how the brush grabs the lashes and builds them.”

On foundation:
Sam likes stick foundation - it covers better than liquid, he says. Becca, Black Opal and Iman all make sticks he loves. For a sheerer finish, Iman’s Luxury Pressed Powder is great for “women of color who are looking to add a bit of coverage without wearing foundation.” When testing a sealed drugstore foundation isn’t an option, Sam recommends using the shade names as clues. A “honey” color is going to be lighter and warmer than a “hazelnut.” Women with the darkest skin tones should check out CoverGirl’s Queen Collection: it features some of the deepest shades available in drugstores.

His long-wear lips color pick:
“I think Outlast is one of the better long-lasting lipsticks,” Sam says. “I remember doing this commercial with Brandy, when [Outlast] first came out, and she was biting this apple, and of course you have to do it a hundred times. And literally, her lipstick never came off.” And if you make a mistake? “You’ve got like 2 seconds to work that!”

His cream-to-powder tip:
“Just because something says it’s cream to powder, it doesn’t mean don’t use powder. It means use powder lightly. You still have to use powder to keep it in place because your body heat will warm up and warm the product.”

Bronzer, the universal product:
Sam uses bronzer on all skin tones, either in tandem with blush or in place of it. “Bronzer is an easier thing to wear [than blush], even if you have fair skin. Even if you’re Julianne Moore, Nicole Kidman - bronzer still adds a little bit of color to the skin, a little bit of warmth,” he says. Blush and bronzer combos make it easy to get your glow on: “I think it makes it more mistake-proof, especially for fairer skin...The bronzer kind of takes the edge off [the blush].” Lorac, Neutrogena and Iman all make Sam-approved blush-bronzer duos.

Makeup for women of color can work for all skin tones:
Look to lines like Black Opal and Milani for prestige lip color and eye shadow at drugstore prices: “These are the ones that really pay off” in the pigment department, Sam says. “I think of, like, Nars - that kind of color payoff.”

The secret to Sam’s signature brow looks:
Maybelline brow pencils. “They sharpen beautifully. I can draw fine hairs in by sharpening these down to a really fine point.” Powder layered on top helps set the color.

What are your favorite drugstore finds?




Courtesy of Beauty Buzz