Jazz up your wardrobe for Spring/Summer 09 boys! Check out the Five Four warehouse sale this Saturday and Sunday for 50-70% off retail prices! We sure love that. And you'll come out looking so preppy...love that too.
Forev's has really taken it up a notch with their jewelry this season. You know we already love their rings - and now they have made some nice statement necklaces for REALLLLY CHEAP prices! Shop the statement necklace trend here: Forever21.com
Genart is inviting you to the ultimate shopping event! Next Wednesday 6/3/09 at 6:00 PM in the heart of Midtown you will have a ton of exciting activities at this party. There will be a large selection of heavily discounted designer collections from the Spring/Summer season, including womenswear, menswear, and accessories. There will also be complimentary drinks, spa and beauty treatments, and other fun perks. General admission tickets are $15 and there is also an option for a VIP ticket. For more information click on Genart event.
Summer is basically here- the weather is gorgeous and sunny- so what better way to spend your weekend than at the beach! Here is a list of some of the Culturistas' favorite LA beaches!
Venice Beach-- probably the most interesting beach of LA--- attracting artists, tourists, bohemian types and quirky characters. If you want to take a bike ride, a walk, or just people watch, this is the place to go! Things to see:
Venice Art Walls: The Venice Public Art Walls are located on the sand in the heart of Venice Beach. Basically anyone can paint/graffiti on the walls if you have a permit.
Muscle Beach: The outdoor workout area made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger and other bodybuilders.
Venice Canals: The canals were built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney. There are 6 remaining canal bridges left- and make a serene and relaxing walk- You can walk along them in the area bordered by Washington, South Venice Blvd., Pacific Ave. and Ocean Ave.
Beyonce rocks the "Jeggings" trend in this cute ensemble. She wears a gorgeous white Balmain jacket with an interesting shoulder detail, a white t-shirt, and sparkly platform heels with her jeggings.
Looks like American Apparel will be having rummage sales every Sat and Sun until Fall! Great way to find some discounted clothing this summer! Click on the image for a larger view! Looks like the sales will be taking place in Little Tokyo on Melrose in WeHo and in Santa Monica. Prices start at $5 and its CASH ONLY! If you are loving the idea of the rummage sale-- also check out Jet Rag on Sundays!
Actor Chris Pine shows off his casual but hip celebrity style while walking around LA. Check out the Culturista's break down of his look above! He wears a cool blazer jacket (made from sweatshirt material) with a simple v-neck t, slim cut black pants, retro glasses and sneakers! So simple but very stylish!
If you are in the market for French fine dining, Balthazar is just the place. It is located in the heart of Soho and the creation of renowned restaurateur Keith McNally. Balthazar which takes on the appearance of a brasserie, has a charming atmosphere which fuses the elegance of Paris with the edge of New York. The restaurant was packed even for an early dinner and we waited in anticipation for our orders. We got the shrimp risotto as an appetizer which was better than any Risotto I had in Italy. 
The deserts we had were so delicious I questioned whether or not there might be some addictive substance which was the secret ingredient. The most amazing choice we made were the profiteroles.
As part of Toscana in New York, a week-long series of events celebrating Tuscan lifestyle, there will be a reception and art exhibit on Wednesday the 27th.
Shown at the exhibit will be original costumes from Romeo and Juliet, the 1968 film by Tuscan Franco Zeffirelli, which won an Oscar for Best Costume Design.
Called “Italian Art Codex,” the other part of this exhibit will showcase artist books and art works shaped as books on loan from The Center of Contemporary Art Luigi Pecci in Tuscany.
Tuscan wine and light food to be served
This Saturday, May 23rd, Old Navy is having their flip flop sale---where all their adults and kids flip flops are 1 dollar! Pretty amazing...also amazing is what they must have cost to still make a profit on 1 dollar. But they do last a while and serve an important summer purpose!
Nine West- $59.50 (on sale from 89)FRIENDS with BENEFITS FUNDRAISER at the Improv! |
| The Improv is having a fundraiser tomorrow (Tuesday May 19th) starting at 8pm to support the Jenesse Center, which is a domestic violence intervention program. Tickets are 20 dollars. The line up includes Andrea Nittoli, Adam Hunter, Sean Kanan, Bret Ernst and Alonzo Bodden. Buy your tickest: HERE The Improv 8162 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046 (323) 651-2583 Jenesse Center is the oldest domestic violence intervention program in South Central Los Angeles. The Center was founded in 1980 by five African American women who were survivors of domestic violence. Our mission is to provide victims of domestic violence with a comprehensive, centralized base of support to assist them in addressing their immediate crisis and changing the patterns of their lives. |
This coming Saturday, May 16th from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, some of the most famous galleries will be hosting free tours and unique events for the public. Several activities will be lead by art teachers and specialists. Reservations are not required and tours will be starting on the hour at the Event Information Centers in the Fuller Building located at 41 E. 57th Street. A silent auction will be held and all proceeds will go towards organizations working to improve arts education in the New York City public schools. Each tour is approximately two hours and visits four separate galleries.
Dita Von Teese is the Vintage Princess. She never steps foot outside her house without looking put together with her vintage flair. I saw her at the Vintage Expo a few weeks ago- looking as elegant and put together as always. Her favorite periods are 30's 40's fashion and it is clear that she puts so much thought into each of her outfits!
Get Dita's vintage style by shopping at these stores in LA:
Eyes Lips and Face Cosmetics is having an unbelievable promotion right now. Not only are the majority of products only $1, but if you enter the coupon code CAROLINA on all orders of $15 or more, you get an additional $7.50 off. There are a few items like kits and makeup bags that are more than $1, but with promotions like this it is worth it! I just bought more than 10 items and only spent $15. It is a guaranteed MAKEUPGASM!
You might recognize this picture of Vanessa Hudgens from our "Look of the week" posts. Get her summer look for less with this great pieces from Nine West, Delias, Asos, Forever 21 and Miss Selfridges. Or if you want to buy the exact dress she was wearing, by Gold Hawk $275, shop for it here!at Couturecandy.com
[Recipe from Rachel Ray, Photo from Food Network]
Mother's Day Ideas:
It seems like every year, mother's day always creeps up and most people need to put together a last minute gift to honor their dear mothers. It's not that we don't love the moms, but for some reason, these preparations tend to take a last minute course. If you are at a loss on what to do for your mom here are some suggestions.
COOKING CLASS- Does your mom like to cook? Mine definitely does. Last year, I registered her at the culinary school associated with Sur La Table which has a wide variety of courses offering lessons in ethnic cooking. I signed her up for a Korean cooking class and she LOVED it. While this option is a bit pricey, knowing that you really rocked mother's day is worth it.
QUALITY TIME- If you are lucky enough to live in close proximity to your mother, then spending a little time with her is your best option. She will appreciate it more than cholocate and flowers. Plan an activity day for the two of you. This could be going to brunch and then a museum or whatever it is that you like to together. If you are on a tight budget, this might be the best option for you.
SPA TREATMENT- For those of you in LA, there is an amazing spa that has highly affordable massages. Touch Massage Boutique is located in Beverly Hills at Robertson Blvd and Olympic. This spa is by no means cheap or dingy and offers high quality massages. THe lowest grade massage is the classic Swedish massage which is one hour long and only $57. After one of these your mom will be more relaxed than you ever would have thought possible.
