Friday, December 25, 2009

Shine Through...

With the New Year on the horizon its time to let your true self start shining through...
Its time to start gathering all of your goals, wishes, dreams, ideas, new plans and setting them in motion...
Its common to make a list of all of your resolutions but try something creative to keep you inspired to keep them...
Try painting or collaging the list so you can display it in your room as an inspired piece of art...
or make a photo arrangement of images that inspire you to keep your goals ...
Get creative and get motivated

xoxo
Chiffon Buddha



Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Colors and Images that move me today....

Creative people need constant imagery, color pallets, music, dance, film, travel, activities
to inspire and move them!!!
These are my favorite image finds of the day!!!
The deep pumpkins, soft honeys, rich golden yellows, regal reds, ombre sunsets and whimsical lantern hues make me want to paint a mural in my bedroom, run across the sand in Malibu, strum the chords of my new Yamaha guitar from the Pasadena flee market...

























XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA

Planet Blue Kill'n It SoCal Style

If you're not a Southern California Local no need to fret... Our local heavenly go-to retailer is online at shopplanetblue.com...
If you visit their site the opening page is a link to the stores top finds under $100 for the holidays!!!
Gotta love them looking out for the spend thrift in all of us...

Here are my top finds on the site:

This WildFox SS
Truly does this not remind us all of what we wore in 1993???
Oh yeah! Im all about channeling my inner 10 year old ...
10 year old me was SUPER FRESH!


Blue Life oversized T's are such an easy go to... I wear them like ...well every other day Im not gonna lie


Goddis Sheer Knit pants...
Excuse me could lounge wear get cuter?!?
I think not!!
Plus I hope everyone fully supports this line as the owner and designer is a wonderful woman and friend of our family!!!


This Malibu Rebel Yell T...
OK well if you ask those I spend my time with they'll laugh and claim they might think i have 10 of these ... but really Im lucky to have a washer and dryer in my apt so i can wear this all the time!!!
Its ultra comfy and a cool wide fit in case you miss a yoga class or two during the week and your six pack isnt as solid hahahahah


XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA

Saturday, December 12, 2009

HANDCRAFTED GIFT OF THE DAY

At Etsy.com you can find wonderful and whimsical handmade or vintage gifts for the Holidays or any other occasion...
Todays Etsy find is teh PIPOCA HANDMADE store



 Handmade Ipod - Iphone case
for $15


XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA

Friday, December 11, 2009

Los Angeles Weekend Sales ... Must Check Out!!!!



Wool and the Gang Event at New High (M)art
What: Art-concept boutique New High (M)art is toasting their new location with a special Wool and the Gang event. Come check out Wool and the Gang's DIY knitwear gifts—including sweaters, snoods, beanies, and more. 
When: Saturday, December 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: New High (M)art, 1720 North Vermont Avenue, (between Prospect and Kingswell avenues); 213-638-0271.



Sirens & Sailors Holiday Bazaar
What: Sirens & Sailors and MohawkSwap are gathering their friends for a unique holiday bazaar. Stop by and check out some of L.A.'s unique clothing designers, jewelry makers, craft artists, and more.
When: Saturday, December 12, from noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Sirens & Sailors Holiday Bazaar at the Mohawk Warehouse (next door to the Sirens & Sailors store), 1106 Mohawk Street, (near W. Sunset Boulevard); 212-483-5423.

Scout Sample Sale
What: Joey Grana's Scout Boutique is hosting a 1-day sample sale. Find their in-house collection of dresses, tops, leggings, and more priced at wholesale and below.
When: Saturday, December 12, from noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Scout, 1646 North Cherokee Avenue, (between Hollywood Boulevard and Selma Avenue); Hollywood; 323-658-8684.

Opening Ceremony Sale
What: Opening Ceremony's fall/winter collections are now 30% to 50% off. Shop their coveted designer goods from Boy, Opening Ceremony, Acne, Alexander Wang, Band of Outsiders, and more. Plus, just this weekend, mention the code "WEEKEND20" in-store or online for additional 20% discounts they're sale merch.
When: Ongoing sale; discount promo runs through Sunday, December 13
Where: Opening Ceremony, 451 North La Cienega Boulevard, (between Rosewood and Oakwood avenues); 310-652-1120; and online at openingceremony.us.

Chic Little Devil Holiday Sample Sale
What: Pick up the perfect gifts at Chic Little Devil's holiday sample sale. With discounts of up to 90% off and prices starting at $5, browse their large selection of clothing and jewelry from Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Christian Louboutin, Ports 1961, Diabless, Vintage Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, and more.
When: Now hrough Sunday, December 13, from 10 to 6 p.m.
Where: Chic Little Devil Style House, 1206 Maple Avenue, 11th floor, (near E. 12th Street, at the Bendix Building); for more info, check out chiclittledevilstylehouse.com.

Tavin's First Winter Party
What: Echo Park boutique Tavin is ringing in their first holiday season with a festive party. Come enjoy some grog and chocolate, listen to live music, and take 10% off the entire store.
When: Saturday, December 12, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Tavin, 1543 Echo Park Avenue, (near Morton Avenue and Grafton Street); Echo Park; 310-704-6058.

Revolve Lookbook.nu Party
What: The Revolve boutique and style site Lookbook.nu have just launched their new collab style guide. Come celebrate the launch with special in-store styling sessions, contest giveaways, and a $20 gift card with $100 purchase.
When: Saturday, December 12, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Revolve, 8452 Melrose Avenue, (between N. Croft Avenue and N. La Cienega Boulevard); West Hollywood; 323-944-0311.

Kristen Elspeth Lake Boutique Trunk Show
What: Kristen Elspeth's creative jewelry, pendants, and earrings will be on display during Lake Boutique's holiday trunk show. Meet the designer, custom order special pieces, and enjoy Lake Boutique's ongoing seasonal sale featuring buy 1 get 1/2 off discounts.
When: Saturday, December 12, from noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Lake, 2910 Rowena Avenue, (between Herkimer and Avenel streets); 323-664-6522.

Satine Sale
What: Check out new markdowns of up to 40% off Satine's designer goods. Scoop up sale merch from Rebecca Minkoff, Whitley Kros, ALC, Erin Wasson for RVCA, Jeffrey Monteiro, and more.
When: New markdowns just added
Where: Satine, 8134 West 3rd Street, (between S. La Jolla Avenue and S. Kilkea Drive); 323-655-2142.

Ooga Booga and Keep Company Mini Shop
What: Ooga Booga is teaming up with Keep Company for a special holiday pop-up shop. Head to Keep Company's Fairfax store and shop their Ooga Booga Mini Shop featuring great gift items under $100. Find items hand-picked by artists/designers: Alexandra Cassaniti, Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim of Opening Ceremony, and more.
When: Now open until the new year
Where: Keep + Ooga Booga Mini Shop, 523 North Fairfax Avenue, (between Rosewood and Clinton streets); 323-655-1010.

Vionnet Sale
What: Shop sweet deals at Vionnet's holiday sale. Expect markdowns of up to 50% off select items, including pieces from their own Decolette line.
When: Ongoing sale
Where: Vionnet, 158 North Robertson Boulevard, (between Beverly Boulevard and Alden Drive); 310-289-9202.

Milk Holiday Sale
What: Since you're going to shop, earn something sweet yourself with Milk's holiday promo. Spend $100 and get $10 off, spend $200 and get $20 off, and get 10% back all the way up to $50.
When: Now through December 24
Where: Milk, 8209 West Third Street, (between South Harper and South La Jolla avenues); 323-951-0330; and online at shopatmilk.com.

Space 15 Twenty Gift Shop Pop-up
What: Space 15 Twenty is presenting a new holiday go-to, their Gift Shop pop-up. The shop will feature 7 mini shops featuring: holiday cheer/ornaments, cameras, music, d.i.y., books, women's accessories, and men's accessories.
When: Now open
Where: Space 15 Twenty, 1520 North Cahuenga Boulevard, (between W. Sunset Boulevard and Selma Avenue); 323-465-1893.

South Willard Sale
What: South Willard's excellent selection of men's merch is now up to 30% off. Check out fall/winter sale items from Patrik Ervell, Dries Van Noten, Band of Outsiders, Stephan Schneider, Pierre Hardy, and more.
When: Ongoing sale
Where: South Willard, 8038 West 3rd Street, (between South Crescent Heights Boulevard and South Laurel Avenue); 323-653-6153; and online at southwillard.com.

eM Productions Sample Sale
What: eM Productions is throwing another fabulous sample sale. This go-around the designer roster includes IRO, Seneca Rising, Society for Rational Dress, Grey Ant, Grai, Endovanera, Mary Meyer, Brian Lichtenberg, and more. Cash only.
When: Friday, December 11, from 10 to 6 p.m.
Where: eM Productions Sample Sale at the Cooper Building, 860 South Los Angeles Street, Suite 402, (between E. 9th and E. 8th streets); 213-614-9292.

Cynthia Vincent and Sid Vintage Pop-up
What: Check out Code C's newest pop-up featuring designer Cynthia Vincent and Sid Vintage selections. With proceeds from the pop-up benefitting the L.A. Family Housing, shop one-of-kind pieces from Cynthia Vincent, enjoy discounts of up to 30% off, and more. Plus, bring an unwrapped toy to donate and receive free ice cream from Coolhaus.
When: Sunday, December 13, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: Code C, 8641 Sunset Boulevard, (between N. Sherbourne and Sunset Plaza drives); West Hollywood; 310-652-0200.

Daily Dree

Ms. Hemingway's daily outfit inspiration...
Just because weather is icy it doesn't mean we have to dress in bleak colors...
Keep your mood bright with colorful cashmere, dazzling down, and whimsical wools...
XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA



MY LIP GLOSS IS POPPIN'

HAPPY FRIDAY LOVELY FASHION PEOPLE!!!
EVEN THOUGH ITS A BIT RAINY OUTSIDE PUCKER UP AND PUT ON SOME LIP SHINE...
MAYBE INVITE YOUR CREW OVER FOR BAILEY'S AND HOT COCO AND BE THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS!!!
XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA


Before Biking Became Hipster...


Blonde and Bubbly Barbie-like Biker...
Farrah was eco before us all ...
hahahhaha NO PLAID OR SKINNY JEANS IN THIS SITUATION!!!!!
Ode to a true fashion beauty!!!
XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA

The Long and the Short of It....

Can you wear shorts and minis in the winter....
Answer is yes!!!
Slap that micro something-or-other on and do it with West Coast Pride!!!
Just dont dare wear straw wedges hahahhahaha...
Grab a pair of knee high boots, a yummy pair of tights or leggings, a couple long drape tops or tunics...
Layer those suckers up and toss on your fave jacket or sweater and you have a perfect winter fit and an ensemble that would make our mom back in the early 70s proud!!!!
XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA



Drrrip Drrrop Weather Report

California Winter has truly graced us with its presence...
The crisp 50 degree air chills our confused wardrobe (considering exactly a month ago we were suffering from heat stoke at the Rose Bowl Flee Market)...
And now the rain...
Which personally I think is fantastic...
Just remember your beautiful suede boots and cherished moto jackets might need to be placed under lock and key until reports put us in the weather clear...
XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA


Shine Find of the Day!!!!!!!

The pot of gold at the end of todays rainbow are these two Refinery 29 finds...
Personally I cried a little when I saw these shoes the first time....
True Sculpture
XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA


Above, from left: 3.1 Phillip Lim Draped Tuxedo Cardigan, $895, available at La Garçonne;Nicholas Kirkwood Metallic Suede Ankle Boot, $761.40, available at Luisaviaroma.
Courtesy of Refinery29

Thursday, December 10, 2009

My Designs for CC SKYE

Check out the  Bridgette Gunmetal Fringe Bag 
I designed while at CC SKYE last year...
at shopbop.com
Style #:CCSKY20001
 $540.00


XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA

Its Just Stuff...

Make sure you treat everyone with love and cherish how those around you lend their love...
because one day all the fun pretty things may be gone...
and if that happens it won't matter because its "just stuff" ...
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE ...
XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA

Discount Louboutin ....Omg!!!!


Christian Louboutin C'est Moi boots pink


$936.00  $175.00

Save: 81% off
CHECK OUT THESE MAJOR STEELS AT THE CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN DISCOUNT STORE....
http://www.vogue-shoes.com/christian-louboutin-cest-moi-boots-pink-p-43.html



XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA

Literary Heiress

DREE HEMINGWAY ALL THE WAY...
This Fashion Maven kills it in the personal style department!!!
Follow D.H for personal style inspiration!!!
XOXO









CHIFFON BUDDHA

Miroslava Moment

Winter Style is always a bit tough considering you have to also worry about keeping toasty!!!
Check out Russian "It Girl" Miroslava Duma for daily layering inspiration...



XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA

Handmade Heaven

My new to-die-for super cute character creation obsession!!!
I love these little woodland objects for gift ideas...
Check out the ETSY shop...

XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA

Fairy Tale Forts

Channel your inner young spirit and make a fort...
Inspire your space...
Inspire your environment...
Drape beautiful silks, hang twinkle lights, play perfect music, take yourself on an adventure!!!












XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA

photos found on flickr

Saddle Shoes and Vintage Perfection...

Hot trend revival of the season is pairing saddle shoes with vintage femme looks...
Why pay 10times the price when you can find this entire look at local flee markets...
This upcoming weekend be sure to make a debut at the Pasadena Rose Bowl Flee Market...
If Dena is a bit too far for your Sunday adventure go to the Fairfax and Melrose Flee Market they have an awesome stand that carries like a kazilllllion pairs of vintage saddle shoes...
plus every femme blouse, high wasted skirt, or fab belt can be found at a stand nearby...



XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA

Wednesday, December 9, 2009


TRIBAL DREAMS

A ROOM CAN TRULY ENHANCE EXPERIENCE...
OUR ENVIRONMENTS SUPPORT OUR CREATIVITY AND FUNCTIONALITY...

XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA

Marguerite ... Mon favorite






XOXO
CHIFFON BUDDHA