Create + Cultivate LA 2014

This was our 7th Create + Cultivate (and the biggest.) 100 ladies + gentleman from as far as Thailand gathered in a room in Downtown Los Angeles to feel inspired.  The goal of C+C has always been to enlighten, entertain and inspire-- to cultivate relationships without feeling like you are networking, to meet creatives in an environment that lets you be yourself and to hear some of the  best and the business tell their story and give invaluable advice. It is something I am incredibly proud of creating.  Each year after emails pour in about the game changing experience which make all the blood, sweat and tears that go into feel so worth while.  

Next year, we are going BIG and I mean BIG (stay tuned) and I am so excited to bring this conference to even more amazing men + women.  Below are some photos I feel captured the experience.

The best team a girl could ask for!

The besties came out to support!

My right hand lady, Nikia.

SixTwenty

Basics are essential, retail prices are not-- at least that is what Sarika and Angeli, the founders of Six Twenty, say drove them to create their awesome basic line Six Twenty.  Their mission-- to refine the process, production and pricing behind the timeless pieces that are the very canvas of our wardrobes. From cotton to silk to crew neck they have all the basics you always need at amazing prices. The red silk tank (pictured on me above) is a dream with beautiful soft silk and amazing cuts it's a perfect piece for summer. 

Check out all of their selections here. 

BITNB

To say I love the ladies at Blood is the New Black would be an understatement. They support artist, have amazing tees ( seriously they are the best fitting tees) and are nice as hell. What more can you ask for? I did a little interview with them for their bliggity blog where I spout of about being creative and trying to keep sane. Check it out here.

Create + Cultivate

I am beyond thrilled that Create+Cultivate, our creative workshop event, is coming to LA! Tickets for the one day event, happening May 18th at the Standard in DTLA, are available (only 45 spots!).

Check out all the goodies you get:

+Workshops with Geri Hirsch, Jessica Comingore, BucketFeet, Mr. Kate, Kitchy Kitchen and more!

+Cocktails, A rooftop lunch, a candlelit dinner and happy hour at the fire pit!

+A gift bag with goodies from BeachMint, Native Union, Element Eden, Blood is the new black, Pura Vida and so much more.

Get your ticket today (with the PROMO CODE SNON/ $25 off!). See you there!

Garrett Leight.

I am in love with the Garrett Leight brand. Beyond the amazing sunglasses lies a well rooted lifestyle concept that taps into the Abbot Kinney-er in all of us. Their monthly mixtapes, their beautifully photographed and art directed zine "The Spectacle" and now their immaculately designed store on La brea will leave all of us wanting more.

Pics from the opening event last night. Highly suggest your start pinching pennies to snag a pretty pair of GL's.

Join me.

Ladies + Gents! I've teamed up with one of the dopest brands out there, MARIMEKKO, and would love if you could join me for an exclusive shopping party next Thursday! Sip champagne, mingle, enjoy 20% off all their merch and more importantly---hang with me! Come for the clothes, come for the drinks, just come.

Most Stylish.

We often see the same stylish people on blog after blog but I wanted highlight a few people that I not only think are super stylish but super rad. From bloggers to bar owners here is part #1 of some of the most stylish people in my life. Click on their image to learn more about them and what they are up to, find out where they love to shop and heed their fashion don'ts. Stay tuned for more stylish folks next week!

Coachella Essentials: The Wears

Almost Coachella time! I am so so so excited but now it's time to get my self in order, there is a lot of preparation that goes into coachella... namely lots and lots of shopping. The number one thing you need to get for Coachella is a killer swimsuit, followed by lots of shorts and basic tanks and of course some statement sunnies. For practical purposes definitely invest in a messenger bag of some sort as well as a back up battery for your phone (you WILL thank me later!). Up next will be your Coachella Essential Beauty + Hair needs!

MCS

Mara Carrizo Scalise, an amazing leather goods/jewelry designer, met up with me last week to talk shop about her amazing goods and moving to LA from NY (a topic I am oh so familiar with). Mara's attention to detail and quality of products is absolutely insane. The leathers are so soft to touch and her jewelry designs are so gorgeous yet perfectly wearable for every day. The more products I saw the more I felt like I had stumbled upon a gold mine that no one even knows about! Until now of course!

You're Welcome.

PS- If you are in LA swing by the Cooper Design Space Suite #822 March 12-15th as Mara will be showing her goods!

Out and about.

Chelsea and I hit the town for some super fun events the other night. Namely, AIRWALK (yes airwalks) 25th anniversary fete at COLONY in Hollywood! We snapped some super fun photos and got down on some red vines (best sponsor ever) and PBR. Post Red vines coma we headed over to the Spare Room for some extreme Jenga playing and fancy cocktails. We also hit the ultra secret photo booth and took a few snaps. Shirt courtesy of Zara, loving the gold little corners on the top, it's all about the details.

Room 4 x (No Subject)

(No Subject) collaborated with showroom, ROOM 4 on their launch event this past Monday and it brought out a bevy of fashionable ladies and men! Dirty Dave spun some disco, Drinks were provided by Singha, and the brands setup some amazing installations. Most Notably, Falling Whistles and Penelope + coco! more pictures available here.

LUCKY SHOPS

Lucky Shops is an amazing event where you can shop all your favorite designers for up to 70% off, enjoy cocktails with your friends, and generally have fun!

Location
Siren Studios
6063 W. Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA

TICKET INFO
FIRST DIBS FRIDAY
Get designer deals (up to 70% off) while enjoying giveaways, complimentary cocktails* (from 4PM – 6PM), music and more. Inventory will be refreshed all day.

Friday, April 8
12PM - 6PM

SATURDAY SHOP-A-THON
Come early and shop all day. The prices will drop even as inventory is refreshed. Enjoy a full Saturday of designer deals (that get even better throughout the day), giveaways, complimentary cocktails* (from 3PM – 5PM), music and more!

Be sure to enter NAPKINS for 10% off ticket prices and I will see you there!

Line-decker-el-ay

I am absolutely loving the Spring collection for LA based brand Leyendecker. Dreamy silhouettes, lace, all inspired by the film Virgin Suicides which is of course directed by Sofia Coppola. They are giving 20% off to SOMENOTESONNAPKINS readers! Email contact@leyendeckerlosangeles.com and mention weluvnotes20 + SNON for your discount! Happy Shopping

The Garage Sale

(No Subject) is up to it again! We are hosting a Garage Sale with some of my personal fashion favorites. Be sure to stop by the event for some American Apparel Swag, Beer Games, Cocktails, Music, and more!

Boardwalk Empire.

Had a lovely little blogger night out with Chelsea, Sam, Natalie, + Joanne! Also, got a sneak peek of the new show Boardwalk Empire and it looks mind blowingly Amazing! Definitely going to be one of my new favorite shows.

Shareen Vintage.

Shareen Vintage from Launderette on Vimeo.

Anyone who lives in LA and loves fashion knows about Shareen's vintage. Launderette did a great interview with her, she really has incite into the female psyche and the love of clothes and not just the love of the 'idea' of fashion.

(No Subject) Hosts Sample Sale in DTLA

There are some goodies (including a $1 bin) ! Stop by and say hi!

110 Years in Fashion

I was honored to be chosen as one of the bloggers to participate in the California Market Center's project "110 Years of Fashion". Each blogger (including Jazzi McG, Fashion is Poison, So Super Sam, and lots more) were paired with a designer to pick out an outfit and design a set using whatever we wanted for the decade. I got the 70s (yay!) I was paired with the amazingly sweet and talented team at Thursday Island. An adorable brand with great hippie/boho inspired pieces. Check out the exhibit through Tuesday at the California Market Center Lobby!

school of women.

I have always been a fan of School of Women (an LA based brand). Their lookbooks are killer from mouse ears to famous lady doll cut outs they totally kill it. Check out more about these fabulous femmes here.

Week-End By Alex Prager

Peeped Alex Prager's new show @ M + B in Los Angeles and what can I say? I love her style. It's very 70s, kitschy, slightly eery yet chic and stylish. Taking a page from Cindy Sherman the photos feel like film stills from a different era. Beautiful, check out the rest here.