Another amazing weekend had just passed and wanted to give a quick recap
Have you ever run into a bag and think about the possibility of customizing it, making it look more like your own style? Well there is a solution my friend. Handbag Lab is a online shop that allows you to create your bag by choosing the style and color. I got a chance to meet up with the founder Amy at Manis Bakery (I had the mango salad, yummie) and discuss all that of HBL and iDR. Let me tell you the moment you meet Amy shes has a warm spirit. When Amy discusses HBL's accessories, the bags, the details and structure--its evident that her passion flows into the products. There is so much that goes into a handbag from conception stage, themes, looks, colors, leathers, furnishings, and production. iDR is so excited to hear she has some designer collaboration bags coming out!! What is to come are some stuff by Bijules (Jules Kim, www.bijulesnyc.com) and Christopher Bevens. Amy and myself discussed some trends overall in the fashion industry for fall. I dont want to spoil it so keep an eye out for some really good stuff from HBL.
I met up with Koderville and did some day shopping. He took me to Crooks and Castles where iDR browsed the store. They had some cool red wallets, their iconic chain C hat, and the usual tee shirts. What I had enjoyed was the interior layout of the store. The store had a majority marble inset (probably similar to Gianni Versace Miami's Casa, foyer perhaps?) and large art work that branded Crooks. Then off to Fred Segal Melrose. I was hugely disappointed. For a place that holds the bar for luxury brands did not resemble anything luxurious. Some merchandising was missing from the walls and retail space. No direction as far as what season that was not defined. Then iDR gets a phone call from Ben (previous post iDR Socal guide) and he directs us to WESC. WESC is an awesome space. The interior has lively neon colored plastic and dark wood fixtures with white walls. Then off to Intermix. Intermix is my NY fav! I had no idea Intermix existed on the westcoast!! This place never disappoints because they stock quality items, good brands, and unexpected, trendy clothes. Last but not least....The Beestings & Nosebleeds at the Standard Hotel day pool party on the rooftop was cool. The weather was not in our favor, but that didnt stop the party.
Standard Hotel Downtown LA. Rooftop pool.My apologies not many photos up this time. I am looking into getting yet again another camera. Im horrible, this is the 3rd camera in 2 years. Any suggestions on what to get?
