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Nice to Met Ya

2012-05-08T16:29:00Z

Until last night my interest level in Lily Collins could best be described as indifference. But when she stepped onto the Met Gala's red carpet in this Valentino number, it was more than her bangin' brows that caught my attention.

Girl worked it ouuuut.

So You Think You Can Blog

2012-04-23T15:11:00Z

I've had the honor of contributing to the Guess Access blog over the past year, and working for one of fashion's most ubiquitous brands has provided many opps: collaborating with some amazing people at Access, reaching a global audience and expanding my watch collection are just a few of the perks.

This year Guess is celebrating it's 30th anniversary, and to commemorate it's birthday and include its fashion-foward lovers in on the party, Access is launching a worldwide blogger search with a Facebook competition: One To Watch.

A few things you'll need:

1. Fashion

2. Passion

3. Time (it's a watch blog, after all)

Come May 1, you'll be able to set-up a profile on the Guess Watches Facebook page which will then acquire 'style points' from its 1.5 million fans... and your friends, of course. Use Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Whatevr to gain traction: The more social networking, the better!

You've got three months to accumulate as many 'likes' as possible, and at the end of the contest the two most popular candidates from each country will become official Access bloggers.

Easy peasy.

Good luck! Buena Suerte! Bonne chance! Удачи! Viel Glück! 祝你好運!

Scene KiMELEON

2012-04-19T16:26:00Z

From babies to ladies, friends of KiMELEON are wearing their headwear in style!

If you're not seeing a particular piece online, custom pieces are no thang...

Fest Chic

2012-04-13T18:24:42Z

As the annual pilgrimage to the desert takes hold of Palm Springs for the next two weekends, Coachella will bring out the flower children in full force.

For a festival that's as much about the fashion as it is the music, here's a little style inspo for all the party people:

1. KiMELEON 'Garden Party' floral headband, $35

2. One Teaspoon gray denim and lace shorts, $130

3. French Connection dip-dyed skirt, $148

4. Topshop pyramid two band ring, $25

5. We Are Handsome corset bikini, $207

6. Opening Ceremony ankle boot, $460

7. Reiss wide brim trilby hat, $105

8. All Saints bralet, $48

9. Illesteva Frieda round-frame sunglasses, $200

10. Wildfox sleeveless lace shirt, $325

lil' KiMELEON (for posh tots)

2012-03-16T18:14:46Z

Spring is in the hair! And the debut collection of lil' KiMELEON comes just in time. There are lots of flowers, vintage materials, crystals, tulle, French veiling and more... all in myriad of punchy hues, precious pastels and darling accents.

What lil' girl doesn't need an adorable headband?!?

Most of the styles fit newborns to toddlers, and are priced between $20-$50.

Get a look at the full collection here.

Spring Dressing with Park

2012-02-16T19:55:47Z

Keeping a steady one-blog post-a-month roll takes skills... so fortunately my intern/assistant Neesha is here to help! And by help, I mean introducing us to an amazing designer that'll make you want to dive into spring style STAT.

Park by Joanna Hadfield is a nearly four year old line of mostly dresses, and I gotta say, the Spring '12 collection is her best yet. The New Zealand born and bred Joanna currently lives in Santa Monica, so it's no surprise her dresses are airy, light and perfect for a sun-drenched afternoon. We're simply smitten for her soft cottons, easy silhouettes, and subtly sexy cut-outs and slits, so Neesha just had to ask Joanna:

What do you love most about designing dresses?

Fashion is such a beautiful way of creating pieces of art that move through the world and stay timeless, and a dress can live on forever and evolve through generations.

What's your personal style M.O.?

I'm really into long skirts and maxi dresses. I hope women can own their confidence and be sexy without having to be slutty Barbie. I love getting dressed up and wearing beautiful sexy clothes, but not for men... for my girlfriends.

What was your inspiration for Park's Spring '12 collection?

It's named "California Here I Come," and since I'm now in my fourth glorious year of living in this fine state, I took inspiration from the luxurious beauty around me.

What we can expect from Park in the future?

I'm really looking forward to Fall '12... velvet and hand-dipped tie-dye are a few teasers to get excited about.

Park can be purchased Switch Boutique in Bev Hills and online at parkthelabel.com.

Get the Look: Charlize's Golden Globe Headband

2012-01-16T16:51:00Z

Of all the red and nude lips and dresses, fishline hems, and tousled tresses, the big winner of last night's 69th Golden Globes was a Dior-clad Charlize Theron and her vintage Cartier diamond headband.

During the red carpet arrivals a friend of KiMELEON promptly texted a pic with the caption: Get the look!

Jill's wearing her 'Heiress' crystal stretch headband–a KiMELEON classic and instant post-Globes fix.

The 'Heiress' comes in five, four and three rows of crystal, and ranges from $60-$70... available here!

A KiMELEON New Year's

2011-12-23T20:52:22Z

While headbandits from around the U.S. & Canadaland have already gotten in on some KiMELEON NYE action, today is the last day to order your perfect party hat to ring in 2012!

Really, it's the perfect occasion to infuse glamour into your party ensemble via a festive fascinator, sequined bow hair/dress clip, glittery mini top hat, etc.

Click, click, click!

Powers Play

2011-12-19T23:28:55Z

I had the honor of working with the amazing Lulu Powers to create an easy-peasy holiday party in L.A., and we documented the affair for the December issue of Angeleno.

Almost as exciting as collaborating with Lulu (and chatting with dinner guest Jeffrey Alan Marks and his Million Dollar Decorators co-star/BF Ross)?

Lulu chose a fascinator from KiMELEON's Holiday 2011 collection to wear during her fête!

'Madame Peacock' was a perfect accessory choice for the vivacious party planner, and a festive addition to her seasonal spread.

IDEA: Pick up a copy of Lulu Powers' book, Food to Flowers, (and a copy of Angeleno) for inspiring tips, tricks and recipes for stress-free entertaining. You'll never look at party-throwing the same!

Bride & Bloom

2011-12-12T22:24:55Z

Jessa and Ben got married in Tucson this September, and the bride tailored every detail of her special day right down to the flowers... in everyone's hair!

She worked one on one with KiMELEON to customize her 'Rosa Doblé' hair clip for Friday night's rehearsal dinner, then selected everything from the tulle to crystal buds for the flower girls' headbands and clips for the wedding ceremony.

Jessa even enlisted KiMELEON to curate a crystal tiara to complement her luxe princess gown (and strapping groom)...

From all the special touches (custom everything) to the after-dark dance party in the desert, it truly was a magical affair filled with lots of love, petals and pizzazz!

GUESS Gold Mine

2011-11-17T19:51:16Z

My latest post for the GUESS Access blog... an easy peasy DIY!

Get involved.

Pumpkin Patch Kids

2011-10-31T18:46:57Z

The pumpkin patch just got a whole lot cuter.

Have a sweet holiday!

PS. 'lil KiMELEON headbands are currently available for pre-order! The 'Gardenia' comes in various flower and headband colors–$12 for 1 or $20 for 2. Contact us today to get your baby's adorable on.

Tribal Style

2011-10-25T19:14:37Z

Who: The 'Wynona'

What: This 1 1/8-inch Native American beaded headband features two rows of crystals on each side. There's a black velvet elastic inset, and it's lined in purple velvet. Also available in green and white.

Where: KiMELEON

Why: For just $45, you'll be the chief of chic headbands.

Merry Happy

2011-10-13T16:38:00Z

KiMELEON's 2011 Holiday collection is now available online!

No party ensemble is complete without something chic atop, and there are more than 14 new ways to achieve head of class...

Make your season bright.

www.kimeleoncouture.com

Hello, Duchess!

2011-10-10T16:31:00Z

The Style Network's MyStyle featured a really haute Halloween costume idea (or real life ensemble–you be the judge) with one royal muse: Princess Kate.

Obviously to channel the Duchess you'll need a fancy hairpiece to top off your look, and they chose Kimeleon's dreamy 'Hello, Dolly' fascinator...an option as good as rose gold!

KiMELEON Holiday 2011

2011-10-03T17:02:48Z

Coming soon to a party near you!

My Best Friend's Wedding

2011-09-29T18:26:29Z

My BFF Lauren got married this past July in Atlanta, and the bride (in a stunning Elizabeth Fillmore gown) most definitely infused her color savvy into the entire wedding party: Bridesmaids in rich purple, matrons of honor (me!) in raspberry, and bright, bold floral bouquets to tie it all together.

While Lauren went au natural with a fresh-cut white lily pinned into her French braid half-do, she wanted something that would pop for her bridal party.

Enter KiMELEON's red and fuchsia flower clips with crystal and pearl buds!

We worked together to pick the perfect colors to complement the vibe of the wedding, and red/purple color-blocking (so Gucci SS07) seemed like a perfect fit...

And it was! Just like The Prices.

Holly Jones Photo

PS-Two more of my besties rocked KiMELEON on their special days and I can hardly wait to share their photos! Soon...

Charlotte's Web

2011-09-22T16:52:00Z

I'm all caught up in the new pumps, sandals and wedges at Charlotte Olympia.

Leopards, metallics and crayon colors? Charlotte Dellal is brills.

Her double platforms get me every time.

The Sui Life

2011-09-15T15:51:00Z

Hats off...to Anna Sui, 'cause her spring 2012 collection introduced some real fancy headwear!

Tulle fascinators, turbans, blushers, sailor hats and mooooore...

Style

Why wait 'til next year when KiMELEON's got similar styles now!?

Fascin Up

2011-09-09T14:36:00Z

Crystal Renn for October issue of Vogue Japan––styling by Anna dello Russo, can't ya tell??

Head check: coming soon, a fall collection of brand new fascinators from KiMELEON!!

And PS-One of my fave fascies 'Bridgette' was just featured on the Style Network's shopping site, MyStyle! Loooooove the chic outfit inspo...

On Point

2011-09-01T17:36:00Z

So glad I held on to some of my pointy-toed heels circa early 2000s...the tip is back in action!

Never thought I'd like those studded Valentino's but I'm suddenly finding them extremely covetable for fall. (The kitten-heel version? Not so much.)

Get inspired by Elle's top picks!

1. Calf leather pump, Louis Vuitton, $923

2. Studded lizard pump, Valentino, $1,195

3. Faux leather slingback, Stella McCartney, $645

4. Patent leather pump, Prada, $650

KiMELEON + Native L.A.

2011-08-23T18:51:00Z

KiMELEON friendship headbands are now available on the killaaa shopping site Native L.A.

Get 'em while they're hot! Like for real...great price + end of summer = rush order that ish.

Hippie Living

2011-08-16T17:09:00Z

Who: Anja Rubik by Inez & Vinoodh

What: Vogue Paris September issue

Why: High-class hippie living for a lil' pre-fall inspo!

Blazer Show

2011-08-10T17:26:00Z

carolinesmode

We all know a blazer layer adds instant style and sophistication. But these fresh takes on lapels, colors, cut and function are changing the dressing game.

Best tickets in town!

Spot of KiMELEON

2011-08-04T17:45:00Z

I was beyond when one of the editors at Jezebel (Emily) asked KiMELEON for a selection of fascinators for an afternoon tea shoot with...Erin Andrews!

It's a beauty piece that was shot at the Ritz in ATL––doesn't Erin look smashing in her 'In Louve' clip?

The entire article ––> right this way!

xx

KiMELEON Dealin'

2011-07-27T17:27:00Z

The Style Network's supersite MyStyle has introduced a very exclusive discount for KiMELEON!

All you need is the key word––found here––and $20 in KiMELEON kash is yours!

(Or...visit KiMELEON Couture and use promo code MYSTYLE20––bam!)

Mani Monday

2011-07-25T16:52:00Z

A little mani-spiration on a Monday never hurt anyone! I'm DIY-ing to try the floral/glitter combo above (from who can I buy an hour of patience/time to pre-cut the floral press-ons??)

And this YSL pastel combo below? YES!

FabFile

The striped sunset pattern above isn't too shabby, either. In fact, I may even try it sans stripes for an ultra ombré effect.

Or...I'll just go to Little Tokyo and let the professionals handle it. Either/or.

xx

True Blue

2011-07-20T16:50:00Z

Nothing crazy here...just a denim spread from the new issue of Elle. But something about Jessica Hart looking all Americana in Isabel Marant, YSL, Balmain and more...is pure jeanious.

FGR

Showstoppers

2011-07-13T16:16:00Z

My pre-fall queue has been kick-started with something that really glistens...

Miuccia Prada's sparkly trompe l'oeil booties––and they're delicious!

Fashionologie

Just $890 a pop at Miu Miu.

Bright Ideas

2011-07-11T16:26:00Z

Tommy Ton did his thang outside the couture shows in Paris last week...and I'm gonna do my thang this week with leopard color-blocking, arm parties...and ankle cuffs?!?!

Style

White On Time

2011-07-07T17:05:00Z

So my new post for GUESS Watches is up...and it's about time. Bright, shiny, unisex time. Ch-ch-check it out!

Just Rosie

2011-06-28T16:31:00Z

People

Of Kors! Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is a vision...a univision!

During last week's press junket for her new movie (Transformers), she took her flawless premiere style from Moscow to Rio to Letterman.

Breakout performance, indeed.

The Clash

2011-06-23T17:49:00Z

Lookbook

As much as I'm loving a monochromatic red ensemble right now, the addition of the punchy hue's neighbors is an unexpectedly chic twist. A scarlet blouse on like-minded denim gets the pink 'n' orange treatment with Zara color-blocked sandals, and a hot pink clutch. So wrong it's right!

All she's missing...is an orange flower in her hair.

Scene KiMELEON

2011-06-20T16:24:00Z

Shindigs, babies, Coachella and mo! Friends of KiMELEON have been rocking their headwear from L.A. to NY... be still my beating heart!

www.kimeleoncouture.com

To Have & To Hold

2011-06-17T16:59:00Z

If Meredith Wendell's SS11 campaign alone doesn't give you goosies, the 3-year-old accessories brand's bags should!

Two more winners from the current collection...

Color Blockage: Bucket leather and canvas bag, $795

Weekender: Large leather-trimmed raffie duffel bag, $595

Wonderland

2011-06-14T15:11:00Z

Who: Charlotte Free by Paul Schmidt

What: Jalouse June/July 2011

Why: If I could redesign the American flag, I'd replace the stars with flowers. Nothing beats peonies and stripes.

Ahoy!

2011-06-09T17:40:00Z

How Popeye chic is an adorable sailor hat?

L'Officiel Latvia's May issue featured cover model Ieva Laguna wearing a perfectly structured version, then Alex Sander sported two separate sailor styles in Glamour Spain's June ish...

FashionCopious

I've l'officielly found my summer sea legs.

Coming soon...mini sailor hats by KiMELEON?!?

Onepiece Wonder

2011-06-07T16:55:00Z

Inspiration: Michaela Kocianova for Vogue Italia's June issue

There are few things more subtly sexy than a one-piece swimsuit. And with the addition of a waist belt (often sold separately)? I mean...bikini who?

But my fave thing about one-piece wonders? They also double as bodysuits, and these styles blow the competition outta the water!

1) Clube Bessa gradient onepiece, $325

2) 3.1 Phillip Lim halter onepiece with tassels, $275

3) Missoni onepiece, $400

4) Lanvin leopard-print onepiece, $1700

5) Fogal coral bathing suit with belt, $170

6) Zimmermann crochet-trimmed underwired onepiece, $345

7) L*Space stardust fringe onepiece in nude, $140

8) Zimmermann sapphire ruched corset onepiece, $386

9) Topshop scallop stripe onepiece, $60

Haute Tropic

2011-06-02T15:35:00Z

Flavia de Oliveira's sun-soaked spread in the June issue of Elle Italia is hotter than Leo & Blake during Cannes!

Despite her wearing the same pair of raffia flatforms throughout her island romp, she works her vacay-inspired garb–and amazing hair-wear–to perfezione.

FGR

Getting Slitty Wit It

2011-05-31T15:53:00Z

FGR

Is there anything hotter than a thigh-high slit in a pleated disco dress???

Don't think so.

Karmen Pedaru gives ~~good~~ amazing leg in the June/July issue of Vogue Paris (shot by Cédric Buchet).

Outfit Candy

2011-05-27T17:01:00Z

What: Assad Mounser's fall 2011 campaign

Who: Flynn Kelly by Henry Mounser

Why: Why not? Layered chunky necklaces, agate cuffs, or draping earrings, and your basic jeans-and-top combo will forever be in debt.

PS: Designer Amanda Mounser's blog, Runway to Real Life, is a must for any fashion nut.

Grunge Chic

2011-05-25T17:48:00Z

Karlie Kloss gives H&M's Fall lookbook a major boost, what, with her stick-straight mane and deep purp lips? Part gypsy, part polished, part grunge fest...here's hoping the collection as a whole imparts a sliver of Karlie's cool.

Singapore Street Style

2011-05-23T15:45:00Z

Elle

How do you say 'chic in the streets' in Chinese?

I mean, these gals are otherworldly.

The Bachelorette

2011-05-19T12:57:00Z

My BFF La is a gettin' married, so we fêted the bachelorette with a raucous weekend in Atlanta.

Instead of an illin' veil, sash or phallic paraphernalia for her night on the town, the bride-to-be wore a custom KiMELEON flower+feather+crystal clip in wedding white.

Does it complement her Tibi LWD or does it complement her Tibi LWD?!?

She's one classy broad bride.

Pineapple Express

2011-05-17T15:29:00Z

What else would Anna Dello Russo do with a glittery pineapple but wear it on her head?!?

It's another fruit case by Alan Journo–cultivated last weekend at Cannes.

Pretty much works with her pineapple-inspired Reed Krakoff dress, too.

Who am I kidding? It's sweet perfection!

You Need These

2011-05-13T14:52:00Z

Giuseppe Zanotti wedges, platforms, cut-outs...and a pair of bow-nafied flats.

All available here.

xx

Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair

2011-05-11T16:47:00Z

Just got back from a jaunt in San Francisco. The weather wasn't befitting for coif bouquets (re: windy city), but Scott McKenzie's lyrics were all up in my head.

The new Elle Denmark feels me on this.

Julie Rode, Maria Palm Lyduch and Solveig Mørk Hansen doll up in in the likes of Stella McCartney and D&G in this sweet editorial...but it's their garden plaits that steal the scene.

FGR

Asymmetry

2011-05-10T16:50:00Z

Lookbook

Slits, slants & cutout boots.

Get in on it.

Good Stuff

2011-05-05T16:57:00Z

The Lakers lost to the Mavs last night putting the series at 0-2. Cue the freakin' violin. Needless to say, I needed something amazing to lift my spirits this morning...

From the web: New releases at Net-A-Porter that make my heart sing.

From my inbox: A photo of baby Scarlett wearing her custom lil' KiMELEON headband! Are you dying or are you dyyyying?!?

In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, I may save some tequila for tomorrow night (Game 3).

The Lion Queen

2011-05-04T16:27:00Z

Animals have a way of giving editorials that extra edge, and I'm just smitten for these big kittens lions, Boho ensembles and messy braids...all rolled into one.

Aleksandra Nilsen is part tamer/part model in 'Peace & Love' by Asa Tallgard for Elle Norway.

FGR

*This post is dedicated to Lionel, a 26-year-old lion who succumbed to disease last week at the L.A. Zoo.