Zooey Deschanel X Oliver Peoples

Is this a match made in heaven or what?! Zooey is the new face for Oliver Peoples as well as the latest designer collaborator, making the Zooey the new it shade for the sun this season!!

Visit Oliver Peoples to purchase the Zooey :-)

Pink Friday: Join the Protest this Friday March 13th

I'm sure many of you have been aware of the recent and ongoing layoffs in our California Schools. As a product of the Los Angeles Public School System and with many friends who are teachers, it is important we show our support.

Here is a recent message I got from a Oakland Public School Parent via Facebook letting us know how we can get involved.

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Here's the message:

As many of you know, the recent state budget cut billions of dollars from public education, and up & down the state thousands of educators are receiving layoff notices. As of yesterday, there have already been more than 25,000 pink slips issued. The deadline for pinks slips is this Friday, March 13th, and CTA has organized protests.

Parents in my city (Oakland) are organizing at the corner of 51st and Broadway in Oakland at 4pm THIS Friday, March 13th to protest these layoffs and the school budget cuts. Please join the protests in your city (www.PINKFRIDAY09.org). Wear pink and bring your kids, cameras and protest signs.

These budget cuts are doing irreparable damage to our public school system, and shortchanging an entire generation of students of the quality education they deserve. Join us and stand up for California public school students.

Best,
Jean Parker
Oakland Public School Parent

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I hope you all will take the time to show your support either by wearing Pink, Protesting, or Both! 

Nine West X New Balance

Hmmmmm not really feeling this NineWest Collabo...Not quite sure yet? What do you think?

Courtesy of WhoWhatWear, click for details.

Hansel from Basel Socks!!!

I was a happy lady yesterday when my order from Hansel and Basel arrived! A few weeks ago, I posted THIS up asking for your help to find out where these socks came from! Thanks to my new e-bff, BetseyJ, she was able to lead me to Hansel from Basel! Check out what I ordered how I wore them!!! SO HAPPY!

Bona Drag

There are a lot of new things at Bona Drag and I want them all... especially all of the Samantha Pleet Rompers...All of them!!

$240

Very Katy Perry-ish dontcha think?

With a Cherry on Top

Introducing the Sugar Sweet Collection...thanks Angel and Estella!! 

Mark your Calendars & Head to your fave MAC counters on March 19th and then proceed directly to your favorite Cupcakery to satisfy all your cravings. 


Eye Shadows - $14.50USD

* Sugarshot - Pale frosty beige (Lustre) (LE)
* Dear Cupcake - Mid-tone pink coral with gold pearlized pigments (Satin) (LE)
* Aquavert - Soft mint with white pearlized pigments (Veluxe Pearl) (LE) (Repromote from Lure Summer 06)
* Stars 'n' Rockets - Lavender with red/pink reflects (Veluxe Pearl) (Permanent)
* Club - Muted reddish brown duo-chrome with green opalescent shimmer (Satin) (Permanent)

Shadesticks - (LE) $16.50USD

* Cakeshop - Frosted light neutral beige
* Lemon Chiffon - Frosted pewter
* Butternutty - Frosted pale white gold
* Red Velvet - Frosted mid-tone pink
* Penny - Light pinky copper (Repromote)

Lipsticks - $14.00USD

* Sweet Thing - Mid-tone magenta with multi-dimensional pearl (Lustre) (LE)
* Bubbles - Sheer frosty white beige (Glaze) (LE) (Repromote of DCd Item)
* Touch - Peachy cinnamon (Lustre) (Permanent)
* Lollipop Loving - Mid-tone coral with subtle green with gold iridescence (Glaze) (LE) (Repromote from Heatherette Spring 2008)
* Saint Germain - Pastel pink (Amplified Creme) (Permanent in select Europe locations)

Tri-Colour Lipglass (LE) - $17.50USD

* Tasty - Top: Sheer blue pink with reflects. Middle: Mid-tone blue pink with duo-chrome pearlized pigments. Bottom: Dark creamy red pink
* Just Dessert - Top: Sheer yellow pink with reflects. Middle: Mid-tone yellow pink with duo-chrome pearlized pigments. Bottom: Mid-tone creamy yellow pink
* Simply Delicious - Sheer peach with reflects. Middle: Pale coral with duo-chrome pearlized pigments. Bottom: Creamy mid-tone coral
* Triple-Yum - Top: Sheer gold with gold reflects. True gold with duo-come pearlized pigments. Bottom: Mid-tone bronze
* Consume Me - Top: Sheer white with reflects. Middle: Pale mint with duo-chrome

The Shibuya Shoe, Alpinestars

Our good friends over at Alpinestars emailed us their newest release. What do you think? Like it, love it or not so much?

Here is what Alpinestars has to say about it
Alpinestars’ footwear legacy has paved the way for the emergence of Alpinestars latest innovation: the Shibuya Shoe. Inspired by the retro youths of Japan, the Shibuya was inspired by the styles often seen on cosmopolitan scooter and moped enthusiasts, and fused with basketball footwear designs. The Shibuya is offered in a variety of textures including waterproof and leather designs. The lightweight canvas and breathable mesh options are applicable for summer months. All of these constructions are available in lace and Velcro versions and offer protective comfort without sacrificing freedom of personal style.

Vital Info

Shibuya Styles: Shibuya Waterproof Leather, Shibuya Waterproof, Shibuya Canvas, Shibuya Air
Colors: black, gray, black & white, gray & white
Prices: $189.95, $169.95, $139.95, $129.95
www.alpinestars.com/shibuya

Kerin Rose Interview

Recently I did a little Q/A sesh with good friend Kerin Rose of a-morir. This is a MUST read for all you DIY'ers and fashionistas! Make it happen!!!



(i have also started to house all my interviews on another blog... that's where this screenshot is taken from)

http://fatlace.com/stayfresh/yoshi/

Featured Events this Friday the 13th!!

It's Not You, It's Me.

It's Not You, It's Me.

WHO: My buddy Jeramie Tolentino will be showcasing his artwork (we go back since 5th grade! Remember Outdoor's Ed?)
WHERE: 207 Powell St #400 San Francisco, CA 94102
WHEN: 03.25.2009 7pm-10pm



CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO VIEW JERAMIE'S ARTWORK

What the Hellz?!

My question is... WHY oh WHY did they drop this adorable cardigan from the collection???

Check it out on Imee... Lawn! Bring it back! (CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHY IT WAS DROPPED)

What do YOU guys think? Email us over at itsdesignrelated [at] gmail [dot] com or jessica [at] fatlace [dot] com and I'll make sure to relay over your comments to the Hellz team! =)

New Arrivals at the WKND Pop-up

Dang I wish I was in LA to snatch up all the new arrivals at the Cheap Monday/WKND Pop-up in Chinatown.

But word is an on-line store will be popping up soon, so I'll definitely keep you posted on that, or click the link to stay informed via Facebook, Twitter, or to join their emailing list. 

Here are a couple of my faves:

STUSSY X HELLZ-BELLZ EVENT!

♥ LOVEMADE ♥ PRESENTS..."LADIES FIRST"♥

TUESDAY MARCH 10TH
celebrating a design collaboration brought to you by STUSSY X HELLZ BELLZ.

(click flier to enlarge)

RSVP ONLY EVENT: HEART@LOVE-MADE.COM
SPONSORED BY:
BARRACUDA | HELLZ | STUSSY | LOVEMADE | 80SPURPLE.COM
MAGAZINE GIVEAWAYS BY NYLON!!

MADE Jewelry celebrates its birthday with a SALE!

Our girls over at MADE Jewelry are holding a 60% off online sale on all marked jewelry! I am personally a fan and I thank them for their gracious gifts and I wish them a HAPPY 1 YEAR BIRTHDAY! =)



The sale will go through March 22, 2009, and all jewelry from the "That Girl" Collection that was released in late 2008 will be marked 60% off retail price. Prices will range from $29 to $49.

Green with Envy

NY you still have a chance to be Eco-Recessionistas with (Eco)mpassion extending their Gilt Groupe sale. Remember a tree is planted with every purchase!

To learn more about the good you'll do our Mother Earth check out Greenfinds

Sale Round-up: Spring Break (LA) & Sunday Best (NYC)

Get all your Spring Break Essentials right here & have enough money to fly back home!

Kova & T and YaYa Sample Sale
What: Take up to 80 percent off dresses, tops, tees, denim, coats, leggings, and much more.
When: 3.5-3.6 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: YaYa Showroom, Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., at Ninth St., ste. 635

Go head and get fitted...and still have enough to go out for Easter Brunch

Black Fleece

not sure if Black Fleece is included in this sale, but it's my favorite line of BB.

"The classic American menswear stalwart is throwing its first-ever warehouse sale. This is a big deal, literally: we're seeing $1,900 suits going for $399, and sport coats under $100. Better hurry though: they're disappearing faster than banking bonuses"

-courtesy of Urban Daddy
Now through Mar 9, 346 Madison Ave (at 44th), 4th floor, 212-682-8800

& Yes this one is still going on...& better than the What Comes Around Goes Around Sale.

Today's WANTED: Jumpsuit

Not only am I an avid blogger, but of course I'm an avid blog surfer. Last week while pa rousing through my bookmarked list of favorite sites, I stopped at (yet another) teen blogger phenomenon, Jane's blog, "Seas of Shoes."

I won't go into too much detail about this blog, because I think I will end up becoming more and more envious of her when she doesn't even deserve such jealousy! HAHAHA! But DAMN, gotta love her and her mom's style - plus their house is pretty decked out as well.

ANYWAY, back to the topic! I want this harem pant jumper thing that I saw Jane wearing:



Turns out its from Etsy's Babooshka online shop and its called the Jodphur Jumper Racerback Playsuit! What do you guys think?



I'm kinda strapped for cash at the moment, so I'm really hoping that come next payday I'll be able to get my hands on this (since there aren't many left)!!!! (PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE!!!) I think it would be PERFECT for a spring/summer day that is SOON to come right around the corner here in NY!

LTD+ Etnies and INVISIBLE NYC!

Yes, that's right, LTD+ and Etnies AND Invisible NYC (yes, the dope tattoo spot in LES) have come together to not only release a well-crafted shoe, but also to celebrate the Invisible Warrior Issue 15 of LTD tonight!

HighSnobiety featured a great interview with Hawaii Mike of LTD, which you can view HERE IN FULL. However, I just had a few more questions for HM about this particular collaboration.



My first question for Mike was, well, why Etnies? He told me that Etnies and LTD have built a great relationship over the years; from working together on joint ventures to a friendship built on respect, Mike adds:

Plus Troy [Invisible NYC] and i are cool with Jannio, Alex and a few people that work there so it was a good fit. we really like to do collaborations with people we know, usually comes out better in the end when you know the people.

The subtle designs of the shoe are significant to what Mike and Troy had in mind, I personally liked the LTD logo placements marked all over the blots of color:

We wanted everything to be subtle at first glance but have different pieces pop from different angles or when light hits them. details you might not see at first glance, the full ice sole, the reflective camo pattern and the embossed Invisible NYC logos."

So, what next? First the Nooka watch, then these Etnies... what else can we expect from LTD besides providing great editorial prints? Hawaii Mike hints:

We have another sneaker coming out with a different company in June. all i can say is that it's a brand new style and we have the privilege of being the first to hit market with it, even the inline color ways come out after ours.

I wooooonderrrrrrrr.... HMMMMMM.... All I can say is, they better make it YOSHI-SIZED (4.5 boys / 6 womens)!!!



WITH ALL OF THIS SAID! LTD + Etnies + INVISIBLE NYC is throwing an event tonight! If you guys are following on TWITTER, you'll be provided with a live broadcast through LTD's TWITTER (http://ltdplus.com/etnies), read on:

the party tonight should be craze. it will be a lot of our LTD Magazine and Etnies family, Invisible NYC crew, NYC skate heads, it's going to be madness. oh, and a bunch of the people that are featured in the Spring issue like D Nice, DJ Mick Boogie, Vashtie, Wendy from Nitrolicious should be rolling through. And of course we have great sponsors in Belvedere IX, Sprite Green and Pabst Blue Ribbon to ensure drinks are flowing. see you in a few! -Hawaii Mike

Free PBR, Belvedere and Sprite Green??? UHM - YES PLEASE! See you guys there and I'll try to twitter too =)

Mango X Adam Lippes

Here's another Collabo...and this one is So Spring Fresh and So Clean! I want it all...check out more pics courtesy of Racked.

This Collabo debuted March 1st, so head to your nearest Mango...Now!

First Look: Tracy Feith for Target

courtesy of Racked

Very 60's. Very Vintage. Very Mod.

Arrives May 17th

Prices range from $23-$45

Just in time for Memorial Weekend and to kick start your summer wardrobe!