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Party Monster

Liz — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:22:00 +0000

“Make-Up is a great accessory; That’s the message.”-Francois Nars

The Make-up at Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 RTW was out of control, in the best way possible. Jacobs was able to lure Francois Nars out of a TEN YEAR fashion show retirement and, together with Guido Palau, created a total 80′s club kid vibe. The hair and make-up complemented a collection full of shoulder pads, acid wash, studded leather, and velvet bustiers. Being a child of the 80′s, it’s so fun to see all this coming back in such a fresh way. Will I ever rock high-waisted acid wash jeans (again)? Never say never, I guess…

Hair that defied gravity, smooth skin and black rimmed eyes were unified elements seen on the runway.

Lids were either left bare or filled in with bold hues like fuchsia, emerald greens, bright blues, purples and even reds. Take a risk!

“There is always a wide variety of colors. It’s what looks right on the girl.”-Francois Nars

Francois Nars is one of my Make-up GODS, and I’m so glad Marc Jacobs was able to get him back to fashion week. Who can say no to Marc Jacobs, right?

“Have fun. You want to play with make-up.” Francois Nars

The title of this post stems from one of my favorite books ‘Disco Bloodbath’ by James St. James which was turned into a movie titled “Party Monster.” It is the true life account of the rise and fall of 80′ infamous NYC party promoter Michael Alig, the “King of the Club Kids.” Check it out, it’s amazing (but not for the faint of heart, it’s pretty gritty). The looks from Marc Jacobs reminded me so much of this film, I can totally see the models strutting out of club Limelight in NYC rockin their shoulder pads and red eye shadow. Love it!

I hope you are all having a very colorful and fabulous day, dolls! XOXO, Liz

(Images via style.com)

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Erin Wasson x RVCA…Better late than never

Liz — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:54:00 +0000

“It’s America, it’s the South, it’s Rock & Roll and it’s up for interpretation.”-Erin Wasson

I know I’m a bit late in posting about this…I totally fail.org’ed on this one, but I’m going to write about it anyway because it is SO UNBEWEAVABLE and in my opinion, one of the most exciting things to happen in fashion in a while.

I don’t even have to say that much because you are already all over it…but Erin Wasson x RVCA=Oh my holy hell fabulousness!!

Erin is one of my favorite models…the chick is so bad-ass and rock and roll, I love it. Plus she’s gorgeous.

I’m always on the fence when it comes to celebrity or model designed lines-they’re everywhere now, and I wonder how much of it is just a corporation using the name, but this line for RVCA is so LEGIT I can’t even deal. I don’t think there is any doubt that she married her personal style with RVCA’s vision perfectly.

Of course, you all know it’s available online now!

The photoshoot is the hautest thing EVER. I might be a little obsessed with the video…

Erin Wasson x RVCA â€¢ Fall 09 Collection from RVCA on Vimeo.

RVCA is SO much more than your boyfriends t-shirts. Living in Orange County by the beach, where action sports thrive as do their respective clothing lines and brands, I just wish people knew what they were wearing sometimes, mostly the silly dudes around here End rant!

“Transcending the boundaries of traditional action sports apparel, RVCA is a design-driven lifestyle brand free from passing trends. Appearing as a natural on the shelves of boutiques as on those of a local skate shop, RVCA is brought together by a group of likeminded individuals from various subcultures, a collaboration of sorts, a lifestyle within itself.

Established to promote the genuine integrity of RVCAâ€™s subcultures while simultaneously giving back to the community, RVCA in essence is redefining the way the market views art and fashion as represented through the balance of opposites and how they coexist: water, oil; air, land; destruction, industrialization; art, science; foreign, domestic; order, anarchy; past, present.
For RVCA, it is about today, tomorrow and life as the big picture. It is about inspiring our generation, providing something of substance and culture and above all doing it with integrity and as a united family, a close-knit community.”

Love.

Sources-RVCA.com, Vimeo, The Cobrasnake

XOXO, Liz

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Style It Out!…With the Hoff

Liz — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:52:00 +0000

Fashion shows are fun!

The pictures below are from one I did when I was Marketing Manager at Arden B…we held it at the Cooper Building in Downtown LA and it was fabulous. The signature cocktails I had the catering company come up with were even more fabulous, as you can see in the second picture. Open bar, much? Let’s just say that if Elizabeth is planning it, there’s going to be an open bar. I have my budget priorities in order HA.

Some of the girls from the Hills were there, Lauren and whatever her name is Audrina? Nicole, Paris…But the best BEST BEST was that David Hasselhoff’s daughter is a big fan of Arden B…so the Hoff showed up with her. I don’t think anyone could take their eyes off him. So bizarre.

So anyway, my bangs…what do you guys think? I’m thinking of getting them back. I have not discussed this with the bf (but he’s reading this I’m sure, so hi baby what do you think?:))

I’m working a weird half day today later but I’m super excited because I’m styling out a photoshoot, which is def one of my top ten things to do in LIFE. I love working on photoshoots! When I was at Arden and it was campaign photoshoot time, my brand manager would yell “style it out, betch” and we would make a huge disaster in the studio until we had the perfect looks to present to the Executive Team in our meeting the next morning.

I always found it slightly amusing/annoying that a bunch of number crunchers wearing suits and ties would try to tell us what they liked and what they didn’t. But we usually won the war.

So, last night, insomnia caused me to bug Istvan about blogging…so he did. I requested MAC shadows VS Chanel or Dior, and you guys need to read what he wrote. And see the picture.

He’s totally hating on MAC (which was to be expected) but whateves, they don’t pay my bills so much anymore, so I agree with a lot of what he says.

If you guys have any beauty questions and/or you just want a laugh, go to him.

Happy Thursday dolls! I am sooo looking forward to the weekend!
Besos,
Liz xoxo

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I’ve missed YOU! And Awards aww

Liz — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:06:00 +0000

Hi Dolls!

Sorry for being so non-bloggy!!

I’ve had a bunch going on and haven’t really felt that inspired. I’ve been kinda quiet in general, including online. You guys are so darling though, all the emails and facebooking to check on me was really sweet I’M HERE!

I’m excited to catch up on your blogs tonight, sorry for being such a loser with that too!

Sooooo new job #2 is AMAZING! UNBEWEAVABLE, even! I had to quit the one I got a few weeks ago because the dudes were a little too pervy for my taste. Everything happens for a reason though because #2 is FASHION FASHION FASHION!! I never would have found it if #1 wasn’t a total waste.

I can’t be too specific because A. I’m not sure I want everyone on the internet to know exactly where I work, and B. I’m still working on the media plan and I want to introduce it correctly, but I will tell you that as a FIDM graduate, this is EXACTLY what I went to school for and EXACTLY what I have always wanted to do. The high paying corporate jobs were nice, I’m not going to hate, but it’s an absolutely insane feeling knowing that you are doing for a living what you would do for free.

AND I can stay in Orange County and not drive to L.A everyday!

So expect many more fashion blogs! From the front row…ohhhh how mysterious, right?

The fabulous Tanya at Captivate Me gave me an award!

Also, the lovely Belle at It’s All Make Believe , Isn’t It? gave me this adorable award!

Thank you SO MUCH…I’m pretty obsessed with both of their blogs, so I’m very flattered! I will pass them on soon, I promise I have a lot of blogs to catch up on!

I’m going to go check on my dolls now…I’m bored with talking about how FABULOUS MY JOB IS haha.

That and I seriously feel like I got ran over by a truck. Tonsils need to come out, and I’m putting it off after seeing what my sister went through. I think she actually said, “There’s no way in hell you could handle this pain.” AWESOME.

Besos y besos,

Liz XOXO

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Domenico Vacca Fall 09…Proud BFF! And Weaves SAVE lives!

Liz — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:35:00 +0000

UM WOW. UNBEWEAVABLE NEWS UPDATE!

I just got an email on Facebook from my friend saying “I just heard on the news that a woman got shot while in her car and guess what saved her?? Her WEAVE! The bullet got caught in her weave and saved her. Hee hee. That is unbeweavable!”
Laughing. So. Hard.

Ok back to the serious post. Focusing my powers.

You guys are familiar with Istvan-Lives in NYC, I used to be his boss on a beauty launch that I…just don’t want to talk about. HA. Since I’m based in Cali we had a phone/email boss/employee relationship that consisted of us talking a lot of smack on people and him harassing me for his expense checks…until I finally went to NYC and we met in the lobby of my hotel (The pretty Roosevelt), that was all decorated for Christmas and we basically fell in love in front of the ginormous Christmas tree…and ever since, BFF!

P.S. Apparently taking your “direct report” out at 2 am to Cafeteria in Chelsea for Lychee Martini’s, waffles and maybe some fried oreo’s and throwing it on the company AMEX is “AGAINST COMPANY POLICY.” Just an FYI.

I don’t work for that company anymore but we’re still very close and he is a FIERCE makeup artist-he’s worked for so many lines and has been an Account Exec for Clarins, etc…

I’m SO PROUD!!! He worked on the Domenico Vacca Fall 09 Show on Tuesday!!! Not going to lie, I wasn’t too familiar with this designer besides what he does for Menswear (which is insane though, all men should dress like this), but I love it…I want one of those little black ruffley dresses-that I will NOT zip my motorcycle jacket up over. I also want one of those camel bags, perfect for traveling.

I love how soft the makeup and hair is…he did good, huh??

Oh, yes…Moment of silence for the chiffon top and the jacket. I have some kind of funky one-piece situation going on now…I guess the only time I can wear one is with the other. Two peas in a pod. Of course it’s tricky getting on and off…I felt like I was a five year old when I took it off the first time…”arms up”…the bf had to help me. So amusing. I think it’s time to retire both.

On a less tragic note, I received the cutest award from my love bug at Through The Looking Glass…

Thanks Doll! I love your blog too!! You guys should check it out.

I don’t have pics yet of the new hair…Birthday Celebration #2 was fun…toooo fun and the pictures are ridic. So I’ll have some from this weekend for sure.

Happy Friday Dolls! Have lots of fun!

xoxo Besos, Liz

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Digital Runway…the Future??

Liz — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:24:00 +0000

Ok, I’m torn on this one, and I was wondering what your thoughts are… Help!

Halston’s Fall ’09 presentation will go off the runway, and onto the streets of NYC. Digitally. Edited. PERFECT. Too perfect?

The film will be sent to editors, fashionistas, buyers, etc on Feb 13th with LookBooks following. Is it just me or does this seem like a digital lookbook anyway, which most houses already do?? It almost has the feel of the Chanel commercial with Nicole Kidman.

It’s incredibly shot but it worries me a bit…there is nothing like a real, live fashion show! Where things can go wrong, models can eat it, all the lights are flashing…and there’s NOTHING like that moment when a truly breathtaking creation floats by…and you can FEEL the energy in the room- you know that everyone is just as in awe as you are. You know that all who are gathered in the space are hanging on to every look…there’s something about being in the room as decisions are being made. I love live shows also because you can see the details up close…and then later on you get the lookbook for business reasons.

Dree Hemingway(the gorgeous model in the video and an excellent choice in my opinion) might have eaten it a hundred times during the filming of this presentation, but we’ll never know thanks to the editing (not that I love live shows because the models might fall, not what I mean at all)…there is just an organic, REAL dangerous/hectic element that is missing, at least for me.

Of course, the clothes are amazing, and there is really nothing like using NYC in the raw as your backdrop. So I’m on the fence, and I haven’t seen the whole thing, so come tomorrow maybe I’ll be eating my words! I hope all design houses don’t necessarily follow suit right away though!

But Halston…le sigh…the collection really is gorgeous. In the end…is that all that matters?
Video Courtesy of Style.com

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