While we were shopping at Nordstrom, we met a sales person in our favorite department – shoes! Anthony had these great bracelets on, which we learned he makes from broken shoe straps that are left behind.

Take a look at these, if you want to order some let us know and we will connect you with him.

GQ Men of the Year Obama

GQis perhaps the most powerful men’s fashion magazine, so when their West Coast Editor Chris Huvane threw this year’s Men of The Year Party, many of Hollywood’s elite came out to celebrate. Chris hosted the party at the infamous Chateau Marmont, talented men honored on the cover issues included Obama, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mad Men’s Jon Hamm, and Michael Phelps. When the men arrived, they did their red carpet duties and were swept in the hotel’s outdoor garden area. Sadly Obama could not make it, but the rest of the cover stars were present. Other guests included; Aaron Eckhart, Outkast’s ever fashionable Big Boi, Brian Austin Green, Elisha Cuthbert, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Jason Statham, Jerry Ferrara, Jon Hamm, Jimmy Kimmel, Kevin Connolly, Matthew Fox, Megan Fox, Olivia Wilde, Rashida Jones, Rosario Dawson, Sarah Silverman, and Zac Efron.  We spent the evening with Executive Editor Adam Rappaport who introduced us to a great T- Shirt company, Bassinger, that he swears by, check out the photo below, he shared to Style Seen Daily that it’s the best shirt you could give a guy.

Celebrity groomer Ashlie Johnson, GQ's Adam Rappaport, SSD Co-Founder Erica Cornwall, Royal Underground's Kelly Gray and Starworks Co-Founder James Grant

Degen Pener, Editor in Cheif of Angeleno Magazine and SSD Co-Founder Erica Cornwall

Also, Kelly Gray, who you might recognize as that beautiful face in all of the St. John’s clothing ad’s pre Angelina Jolie. Kelly, who has always loved the music scene, teamed up with Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue and created a new fashion line ROYAL UNDERGROUND. Starworks Co-Founder James Grant” The rocker chic line has some super soft cashmere hoodies we picked up and a full men’s line available in stores like Barney’s and Neiman Marcus. Along with us that night was also hotelier Jason Pomeranc of Thompson Hotels and James Grant, co-founder of Starworks. Men were decked out in Dolce & Gabana, Tom Ford, Prada, Gucci and even some. This is the one night then men really outshine the ladies.
Our dear friend, Degen Pener, Editor in Chief of Angeleno Magazine, was enjoying the evening and talking politics with fellow party goers. We caught up with him and insisted he pose for a photo with us, he did not mention who he was wearing, but we do know that his light blue button down and dark blue blazer really brought out his bright blue eyes!                      

Guests enjoyed cocktails and tray passed Chateau specials like Macaroni Balls, but at the end of the night, as we waited for our cars at the valet, a big In-n-Out burger truck passed out delicious food to everyone! 
Which cover do you like best below?

Great Gifts

Cozy yet still give off an air of ruggedness, water-resistant and priced affordably at under $50.  Also available for women and kids.  

Nordstrom

Fabulous Finds Under $100.

These Jessica Simpson peep-toe slingback’s are on trend with metallic / flower embellishments and just in time for the holidays. 

Nordstrom

Fabulous Finds Under $100.

These heels look great paired with black opaque tights or with bare legs.  Perfect for the holidays, especially New Year’s Eve.    

White House Black Market

Green Gifts

You can design speakers to your style.  Universal compatibility allow you to play music from whatever kind of system you want.  Made with 70% recycled materials. And under $20.  

Urban Outfitters

Great Gift Ideas

Create your own unique sound between 2 iPods.  Cross-fade slider to blend tunes, fade it and fade-out effects.  Record music to a computer.  Compact.  Bye bye records.  Radio Shack

Layered long chain necklaces over basic outfits is a quick way to update your style.  This necklace makes the layered look easy as it’s three chains in one. 

J. Crew

Look for lots of metallic accessories with hardware, like zippers, this winter.  Open toe strappy sandal works great with opaque black tights.  

Nordstrom

Shoppers lining up early for Black Friday super sales.

Crystal Fambrini

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and is known as the biggest shopping day of the year in America.  It also officially kicks off the holiday shopping season.  Retailers entice shoppers by having “doorbuster” deals where there is extra savings or a free gift during a limited amount of time — normally in the wee hours of the morning.  I’m talking like 4:30am.  Some shoppers even line up outside stores the night before to get in on these deals.  But don’t be scared off by the crowds, Black Friday is a great day for shopping.  You just need to prepare and know where to go and what you can handle.

BLACK FRIDAY COUPONS   www.blackfriday.info

This Black Friday web site posts information on all the sales happening for Black Friday and has coupons you can download.  It’s a great resource because it cuts out a lot of the work for you.

BLACK FRIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE

Here is a “Black Friday Survival Guide” television segment I produced and hosted for Your La on KNBC.

OREGON

I also appeared in 4 live spots for Oregon’s CBS KOIN 5 to 7am morning show on Black Friday from the Washington Square shopping center.  I was on the newscast giving viewers tips on how to make the best of Black Friday with some holiday gift ideas.  ’Tis the season to be shopping!