If you think Christian Louboutins and Jimmy Choos are budget busters, hide your credit cards. Check out the newest Chipko sandal — at $18,000 a pair this makes them the world’s priciest flip-flops. Nope, these sandals are not diamond-encrusted. The sandals are hand-painted by renowned Los Angeles artist David Palmer. So really, think of it as an art investment. With its purchase Chipkos will protect 100,000 square feet of endangered rain forest land.
For around $50 you can purchase a pair of Chipkos Indian-inspired, eco-friendly sandals and Chipkos will protect 100 square feet of the rain forest.
Style Seen Daily Co Founder Crystal Fambrini with Broadcasting Legend Larry King. Larry even decided to venture out to check out Fashion's Night Out.
This year Los Angeles really picked it up for the second annual Fashion’s Night Out. My fellow fashionistas and I could barely contain our excitement for all the festivities planned around town. Unfortunately, everything was at the same time and in completely different areas so you really had to make a plan of attack and decide ahead of time what part of the city you wanted to check out. I mean the options were tempting; hang with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at The Beverly Center as he officially kicked off the night, go to Westfield Century City Mall to check out the VIP events there and see Justin Timberlake unveil his new shoe line at the William Rast store, or head over to Robertson Boulevard to reconnect with my designer friends at Moods of Norway to snack on their famous waffles while trying on clothes. Lots of options.
But I knew with my lack of patience on the road driving and this being on a Friday evening where traffic was sure to be plentiful, I decided I had to play it safe and pick one spot. So, the decision – Rodeo Drive. I didn’t care what celebrities where going to be where, I just wanted to take a ride on the ferris wheel in the middle of Rodeo Drive. You bump into celebrities all the time here in Hollywood (like Larry King in the pic with me above) – but a ferris wheel on Rodeo Drive is a very rare occurrence. Also just as rare — all the fancy stores on Rodeo Drive replacing their intimidating security people out front with lovely smiling models. Instead of only welcoming in the big spenders, tonight was a night for all fashionistas — no matter if you bought something or not! Like a shopping open house. Now can you understand more why my friends and I were getting heart palpitations?
I started at the north end of Rodeo Drive, taking pictures along the way (see slideshow below), with my goal being to end at the south side of Rodeo at the ferris wheel. Now it’s only a handful of blocks, but with all the most amazing stores open with models standing outside beckoning you in and offering you champagne, it did take me quite a long time to make it to my destination. I also got distracted by the Chanel store, but a very happy distraction, as I sit here and type this I find delight looking down at my “CC” temporary tattoo on my arm. It’s been almost a week, and the tattoo is still looking great. Thanks Chanel! I decided to take some video in the Chanel store… take a look…
OK, so being a typical Angelino, I didn’t actually end up going on the ferris wheel — it was full of kids and it was a tad too cold (I didn’t bring a jacket). But I DID touch it, which in my book, is just as worthwhile.
Yes, I actually made it to the ferris wheel!
And since I was so cold, literally shaking, I found myself diving into the Jimmy Choo store for comfort. And oh, what comfort that was — but that’s another entry.
At the end of the night I was so exhausted from all the fashion fun I ended up passing out on top of my bed with my shopping bags in lieu of my blankets. In my sleepy haze I thought, Venice has First Fridays, can’t Rodeo Drive do something like that too? Can’t the first Friday of every month be Fashion’s Night Out? Hey, a girl can dream.
UGGand Jimmy Choo have created a boot that is not only super comfy, but is a work of art. These limited edition boots range in price from $500 to $800. Styles like the “Mandah” (pictured above), priced at $795, includes an assortment of silver and gold grommets and studding that cover the entire black boot which gives it a fashionable, graphic Jimmy Choo attitude. The “Starlit” boot gives a rock star edge with silver brass stars and fringe details. Other styles include leopard or zebra print boot with studs and gromets called the “Kaia.“
The "Mandah," $795.
The "Starlit," $595.
The "Sora," $695.
This collaboration is now available to pre-order online here and will also be available at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Zac Efron at his premiere of "Charlie St. Cloud" in Westwood, CA July 20, 2010. Photo Credit: Digital LA
Ears were ringing when Zac Efron walked down the red carpet at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, CA for his movie “Charlie St. Cloud” as hundreds of pre teen and teenage girls let out screams of excitement for their idol. Efron, being the cutie that he is, took time to appreciate these girls and signed numerous autographs, which ofcourse led to more yelling and yep, even tears. Normally the main star of a film is one of the last to arrive to the red carpet, but in this case Zac was actually among those who arrived first, giving extra time to his appreciative fans.
Zac Efron with girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens in Westwood, CA on June 20, 2010.
Efron’s girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens was by her man’s side in a dazzling metallic satin dress by Reem Acra, shoes by Jimmy Choo and a Ferragamo bag.
Charlie St. Cloud stars Kim Bassinger, Charlie Tahan, and Amanda Crew and is about a brother’s promise and whether he should follow it or follow the girl he loves.
V Magazine Spain edition gave a sneak peak of the 2010 Fall sexy body issue, UNCENSORED. There are 5 different covers for this ground breaking issue featuring 5 supermodels using new scratch off technology.
You see, the “V” on the cover is actually a scratch off and reveals the original shot, sans clothing.
Style Seen Daily previews these 5 covers that are a little too hot to hit America’s newsstands.
London born model Lily Donaldson, pictured above, named one of the top 30 models of the 2000s by Vogue Paris.
Eniko Mihalik
Hungry model Eniko Mihalik used to be teased as a young girl for her slender physique. Jealous now? The sexy model strips down for this cover, and you also may have seen her on the NYC runway for the 2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Adriana Lima
Adriana Lima may look the most familiar — the Brazilian model is best known for being a Victoria’s Secret model. The 28 year old model gave birth to her first child, Valentina Lima Jaric, in Fall 2009 with NBA star Marco Jarik. This Brazilian bombshell quickly shed the baby pounds and is looking sexier than ever.
Natasha Poly
Natasha Poly is a Russian born model and has appeared in many advertisement campaigns such as Gucci, Nine West, H&M and Jimmy Choo. Russian Vogue dedicated its July 2008 to to her.
Isabeli Fontana
Brazilian beauty Isabeli Fontana is not shy to the fashion industry. She is regularly featured in ELLE, Marie Claire, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, Harper’s Bazaar and Victoria’s Secret. She is making quiet the statement with this cover, looking like a super sultry version of wonder women.
Now that you’ve seen the covers yourself, tell us what you think, is this scratch off cover first sexy or scandalous?
Lily Allen Paying Tribute to Michael Jackson Wearing One Glove
Despite the muddy fun, attendees were still stylish at this the Glastonbury’s festival 2009. Much like America’s Coachella or Lollapalooza, tons of musicans perform on various stages, including; Cold War Kids, Jason Mraz, David Guetta, Peter, Bjornand John, Blur, Crosby, Stills and Nash, N*E*R*D, Franz Ferdinand, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lady GaGa, Lilly Allen, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and hundreds more.
Lily Allen wore an outrageous jumper and had no problems admitting her wardrobe malfunctions, similar to Janet Jackson’s back from Super Bowl days. Lily paid tribute to the late pop icon Michael Jackson, wearing one white glove. Before she performed, she was wearing Wellies (boots), like most music lovers attending the festival, despite the sun shining most of the time, it did rain at the start so the Wellies proved to be quite smart.
Daisy Lowe, Pixie Geldof and Kelly Osbourne Rock Wellies
The sun was shining, but music lovers still arrived in Wellies (boots), prepared for mud, Naomi Campbell wore special edition Jimmy Choo crocodile print Wellies, which are only available on the Jimmy Choo website. We were told the demand was so high for these Wellies that last month customers were being placed on a wait list! Department stores in the US like Nordstrom’s or London’s Harvey Nichols are two great places to find fashionable, yet afforable Wellies. These boots are great for anything from rainy days, to Sundance Film Festival or, of course, Glastonbury next year.
New York City: Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED concept store opening party drew many famous fans like Chloe Sevigny, Blake Lively, Lucy Lui, and Evan Rachel Wood. Each of the leading ladies accessorized their outfits with Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED jewels ofcourse.
Blake Lively hosted the event and wore a dress from Roberto Cavalli Summer 09 collection. This backless white dress made our Style Seen Daily favorite outfit of the night pick.
