Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 | Fashion, Haute Press, Shop

Alex & Eli Brings Glam Back to Suiting

By Samantha

Whoever said suits had to be boring didn’t tell Alex & Eli designers Anna Zeman and Aja Singer, and fashionistas everywhere couldn’t be happier. The Parsons graduates collaborated to create the line after working at esteemed fashion houses like Zac Posen, Carolina Herrera, Rodarte and Chado Ralph Rucci. The designers are obsessed with making suits versatile, elegant, refined and enjoyable to wear. But most importantly, they are focused on creating looks with supreme silhouettes and perfect fit.

Alex & Eli is full of mix and match pieces that come together to create a wide variety of suits that are playful yet smart and sophisticated. The pieces play with ideas of masculinity and femininity for looks that take you from the boardroom to the lounge.

The Alex & Eli woman thrives on looking and feeling great. She is strong, confident and knows how to exhibit her own personal sense of style, even when it comes to a topic as boring as suits. Using fantastic detailing, the designers create pieces that are absolutely stunning and can be worn in many different ways. They play on the avant garde but keep the line focused with clean lines and immaculate tailoring. With Alex & Eli, getting dressed for work is even more fun than getting dressed for a hot date night out.

For more information, and to buy the latest looks from Alex & Eli, visit Les Nouvelles.

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Accessories, Fab Events, Fashion, Haute Press, Los Angeles, Style

Your Inner Bride Will Be "Unveiled" on Melrose Place

By Samantha

Even if you aren’t in the midst of planning a wedding, we know that you have thought about yours, from your dress to the lucky suitor who you will be honeymooning with. If you live in LA (and if you don’t, you might consider making the trip), on March 28th, the famed Melrose Place will be transformed into a bridal paradise with “Unveiled: Bridal Style Revealed.” From 11AM to 4PM, the tree lined street will turn into a mecca for all of a bride’s needs, from the dress and makeup to the linens, invitations and catering. This is the one-stop-shop for your dream wedding.

The event will feature designs from Monique Lhullier, Carolina Herrera and Temperley London, who will graciously open their stores with models showcasing their latest bridal designs. Ports 1961 and Vince will be open for shoppers to buy their perfect wedding guest outfit, or jut a great ensemble for a night out. Kate Somerville’s team will be on hand to discuss beauty treatments and luxury mobile beauty service Fiore Beauty will have a Lash Bar and will also be offering hair styling tips, massages and more. Bacara Resort & Spa, Williams-Sonoma, the London West Hollywood, Bella Bridesmaid, Patina Wedding and TravelStore Platinum will line the street to showcase their luxury wedding day goodies while you indulge on cake tastings. There will also be an expert panel to include celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss and owner of Creative Intelligence, Marc Friedland. They will be on hand to discuss wedding trends and event planning with tips and tricks to make your day even more special, like how to align with a philanthropy to help others on the happiest day of your life.

Edgar Zamora of Revelry Event Design will be the creative force behind “Unveiled,” transforming the street into a sophisticated, wedding day wonderland meant to inspire brides to be, families of brides to be and wedding planners alike. It is meant to be a fun, care-free afternoon where ladies (and some men, too) can peruse the street to put together their upcoming vows and celebration. And if you aren’t planning, you can still come, try some cake, and plan your perfect wedding for when Mr. Right does come along to whisk you off of your feet. Or come with your girlfriends to play dress up and learn a thing or two, because we are sure if you haven’t been a bridesmaid yet, your clock is ticking.

Tickets are available at Unveiled, where your Bridal Passport is $30 in advance and $40 on-site. Check-in is at 650 North La Cienega Blvd. in West Hollywood, right at Melrose Place.