Party Scene: Going Away Party at Petit Ermitage for John Wade and Joey Maalouf!

West Hollywood Bye Bye...Hello NYC!!!

Winky Wink: John Wade and Joey Maalouf, Petit Ermitage West Hollywood

Last night--between all the prepping for my "High Kicking With The Rockettes" FIDM Event, working on my upcoming Nikolaki Spring 2011 Collection, and still unpacking from my Europe work/R&R trip, I found time to venture out to West Hollywood to the very quiet and chic Petit Ermitage Hotel in West Hollywood, to say Ciao to two of the BEST human beings in the world: My VERY GOOD friends John Wade and Joey Maalouf.

Petit Ermitage Entrance

Why? Because they are moving to New York City! John and I met--and officially launched what will be a lifelong friendship--when we were both on Season 2 of Project Runway. He is now at Marc Jacobs and has been there for quite a while. And he is moving (sad face).

Bon Voyage: Erik Moreno, David Paul and Joey Maalouf, Petit Ermitage

He's still with Marc Jacobs darling...don't you worry! And Joey Maalouf, the WUNDERKID hair guru and co-owner of Maalouf Salon and Rachel Zoe's hair-and-make-up guy on the hit show, The Rachel Zoe Project is moving along with him.

Petit Ermitage Rooftop Pool

They held a Going Away Party at the Rooftop Pool area, and invited all their besties. Everyone from the Marc Jacobs Collection and Marc by Marc Jacobs LA stores were out GIVING fashion!
Will Miss You: Magda Berliner, John Wade, Nick Verreos and Joey Maalouf, Petit Ermitage

I even said "hello" to L.A. Designer extraordinaire, Madga Berliner who's a great friend of John's and wanted to stop by and say "Bye". It was a bittersweet party since I love them so much and will miss them terribly...but I am happy that they are both making the move!
Watch out NYC, the BOYS are comin'!

Nick Verreos, Jen Rade and Lawrence Zarian...at Kitson LA?

Fashionista Filming...and Shopping!Happy Fashion: Nick Verreos, Jennifer Rade and Lawrence Zarian, Kitson LA

This last week, I had the pleasure of filming a little TV segment with the tall glass o' water host of TV Guide Network Fashion Team co-host Lawrence Zarian and my lovely Award Show Fashion Wrap "sistah", the one and only Miss Jen Rade, costume designer and stylist to none other that Angelina Jolie among other A-List celebs.

We were at Kitson Los Angeles on Robertson (no Paris Hilton OR Nicole Richie sightings unfortunately--or fortunately!) filming a fun little segment and loved EVERY minute of it! So much so, that afterward I went shopping (quelle surprise!) and bought a fun bubblegum pink Adidas digital watch! Note to self: Never bring my credit card if I film in a store!!! Hello!

Orange is MY All Year Round Color!

So, if you still don't have any idea of how to wear "SHORTS" into fall, here are two pictures to stir up your brain cell a little more!! ^O^

Leather "high-waist" flared shorts 

(don't get the one that's super short and super tight...that just doesn't look right for F/W time) 

photo credit: TOPSHOP.com

This look has its life-time spectrum---- probably only last till End of Oct.!  :P

NOTE: the editor should "retouch" that cigarette on Stam or it is part of THE STYLE??!! lol.

photo credit: Style.com

Okie dokie, ORANGE!!

My blush, and my shirt, there they are!

Trying a pair of slouchy cropped pants for a laid-back look. 

1. Top:

Humanoid orange tee w/ shoulder patch

Karen Walker 09' s/s shirt-collared cape

2. Bottom:

Joie silk cargo pants

3. Accessory:

Chanel 08' metallic reissue 227 

4. Shoes:

Moschino Cheap and Chic teal blue boots w/ ruffle trim

Try these looks, would you? ^^

Tuck in boots. 

photo credit: Style.com

OR 

Cuffed and pair w/ slippers!

photo credit: stylebubble.co.uk

MY ODJ.

I am quite lazy these days as I skip my eyeliner ... but since I don't have HUGE eyes to BLING, I can't skip my lower eyeliner!!

TRY THE TRICK: If you only do the middle lower eyeliner to match up the "diameter" of your black pupil, it actually POPS OUT your eyes more for you. ^O^

Can you see that only lower center has black eyeliner!! 

(Completed w/ Anna Sui orange blush, YSL LTD lip-stick, Cover girl vibrating mascara)

There are two tiny shoulder patches underneath this Humanoid orange 3/4 sleeves tee.

I love this particular shade of orange and that's why I bought this Humanoid tee.

C C California long vest 

Tory Burch water washed skinny jeans

URBN metal chain w/ metal bead necklace 

Christian Louboutin Damask fabric knot heels

Chanel 09' beige medium/large classic flap w/ gold HW

I miss-buttoned this CC California long vest to make it ruched and a better suitable length for my look!

BUT I cheated... I wore my Stella Luna Zabra print bow flat out w/ kids today!! :P

My verdict: There is always another pair of shoes would go w/ your outfit!! 

GET INSPIRED!!?

xoxo Rachel