LA Fashionistas, Expert Fashion Advice and Fashion Rock Stars...
Welcome to The Style List: Laurie Pike, Rachel Pally, Daniella Clarke, Nick Verreos and Corey Lynn Calter, Macy's Beverly CenterLast Thursday evening, I had the extreme honor--and pleasure--of hosting
The Style List at the
Macy's Beverly Center. LA Magazine Style Editor (and LA Fashion
Doyenne)
Laurie Pike, along with LA Designers
Rachel Pally (the "Queen of Jersey"),
Daniella Clarke (of Frankie B. low-rise fame) and
Corey Lynn Calter (a favorite of celebs such as
Jessica Alba and
Kate Hudson) were on hand as my "Style List Panel Girls". Estee Lauder Education Expert
Rodgers McCowan was also there showing women "tricks of the beauty trade" for the season
.
Nick Verreos on "The Style List" stage, Macy's Beverly Center (photo courtesy of LookBookLA.com)As I arrived, the second floor
Impulse Department (which carries ALL the hip Contemporary brands and designers) was set for the party!
Nikolaki Designing Duo: Designers David Paul and Nick Verreos (photo courtesy of LookBookLA.com)A fabulous runway stage was set up smack dab in the middle of the floor, the DJ was in place, and of course, Cosmo Cocktails and
hors d'oeuvres were being passed around as guests mingled and took their seats for
The Style List. Speaking of guests, I was so happy to see so many of my good friends come out in support, including:
John Wade, Marc Jacobs West Coast "boy wonder" (and my male style muse btw!),
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the ever-so-gorgeous style expert/correspondent and celebrity interviewin' DIVA (and sister-from-another-mother!!!)
Tanika Ray, and
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Fashion Designer
Michael Costello and his "muse", model Suwana Perry (in one of his little cocktail numbers).
Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.comI wasn't the only one who brought friends: I spotted the chic
Linda Ramone (wearing a white fur-and-leather coat)
. She was on hand to show some rock-and-roll love to designer
Daniella Clarke. Yes, kiddies,
Linda Ramone at the
Macy's Beverly Center! Who would have
thunk it?
The Style List event was a combination of Fashion Runway show and Panel Discussion. We discussed topics such as
"Does Hollywood influence fashion?",
"Why Jersey Is Good For You?",
"How difficult are jeans to fit?", and
"The Influence of LA Style to the Rest of the World". In between the interviews there were great fashion show "breaks", showcasing the trends of the season with beautiful girls from
LA Models.
Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.comTo "christen" the fashion show portion, of course, I had to do my own little runway STOMP. I think the crowd enjoyed that (thank goodness I didn't fall off my
YSL Johnny Boots!).
Nick Verreos poses with models backstage wearing looks from Corey Lynn Calter, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Patterson J. Kincaid, Splendid and Rickie, Macy's Beverly Center
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I loved this
Rachel Pally "Rosy" pink tube dress, modeled by Houda. Perfect for a Summer Pool Party in the Hollywood Hills.
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This black ruched
Rachel Pally dress on model Lisa P. got some of the loudest applause from the guests. Now THIS is how you get a BIG prenup ladies from that rich
Goldman Sachs Sugar Daddy who wants to marry you...or how you get off your private jet in St. Tropez. Take your pick!
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The
Macy's Style List Fashion Show would not be complete without seeing some of those HOT and very sexy
Frankie B. jeans on the runway: Here, Houda models the "Alice" style.
Model Heaven: America's Next top Model Cycle 9 Winner Saleisha Stowers and Nick Verreos, Macy's Beverly CenterThe event was a SMASHING success: Everyone kept coming up to me telling me how much they enjoyed it, how informative it was, and what a great host I was (that's what they were telling me, I SWEAR!!). Afterward, I spotted many guests shopping and looking for some of the
Rachel Pally and
Corey Lynn Calter dresses as well as the
Frankie B jeans they had just seen on the runway.
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As a FAB bonus for attending,
The Style List guests enjoyed the very special
"Macy's Family and Friends" 25% discount throughout the store (until Monday, May 3rd) --including the
Impulse Department (which NEVER is part of
that discount kiddies!). And don't forget to let Macy's help you create your very own Style List, with their
Macy's By Appointment service. It's like having your own Stylist and Fashion expert--for FREE!!!
Oh, and finally: Get out there and SHOP SHOP SHOP!!!!