MR. CARTER'S ODE TO HITCHENS

My favorite Editor that I have had the privilege of working for and who is the most powerful and relevant editor of our time, Graydon Carter, writes a heart felt story about Christopher Hitchens who just died this week of esophageal cancer. There is no one better to do this than Mr. Carter. Photos taken from Vanity Fair's website and the title link will take you too the story. Check it out.

KEVIN EATS ROCK MY WORLD

LA Food. I worked at Bon Appetit. I worked at LA Magazine. I noticed alot of food writers were reading Kevin Eats and basically looking to him as a source of finding great places or not so great places to eat in LA. Why not go right to the source.

Check it out.

SWAROVSKI JEWELS

I went to dinner last night with my friend Linda, and we stopped by the Grove to see the lighted tree and walk around a bit after a pretty filling dinner at Vegan Glory. We yapped like girls do, and she told me this year, she was going to treat herself to things and travel more. "You just never know what's going to happen in life...you need to enjoy the "NOW" instead of thinking to much about the future and regret not enjoying what you have while you have it. I like it. Not that I don't do that already, its so nice to see someone taking care of themselves.
So in telling you all that, she proceeded to take me into the SWAROVSKI STORE at the Grove, which I have never been in. She wanted to show me a few things and get a second opinion. Honestly, I though this store was for old ladies, but I have to say, I was sort of seduced by all the bling. They have some pretty cool items. I usually would spend my money on Me and Ro, Alex Woo or Van cleef and Arpels..the trendier jewelry, but I think I'm sort of into the bling. . The designs were modern, SUPER SHINY and feminine.

I am so anti-bling, but after walking in there, I think I'm sort of into it. These are all items under $200 but there was so much more. I particularly like the 1st ring show, above and also the shiny gold diamond bangel. It looks so cool on. Check out the store or go online.

OLD NAVY FOR LITTLE GIRLS

I was in Old Navy shopping for a client and there is some really cute things for little girls that they are just giving away!
IF you order online tonight, its an extra 25% off. Check it out.

STEVE JOBS ON BEING CREATIVE.

SCOTT WITT SAYS...

JUICE OFF THE WEIGHT

Shannon T, one of my closest friends, went on a diet three months ago. She lost 30 lbs. I didn't know there was 30 lbs to lose but when I saw her, she'd vibrant and so happy. Of course, I was instantly jealous that she had the willpower but she told me that all she did was change her diet. She works full-time and didn't have the financial funds to hire a trainer, so she told me that all she did was change her diet to juicing before 2pm, eat lots of apples and bananas, brown rice and tofu (or some sort of protein and veggies. No dessert, no sodas. I don't know if I need to lose that kind of weight but what I would like to do is have more energy and also, fit into some of my size 4 clothing I wore three years ago.
I'm changing my ways, cutting out meat, dessert and I just got this juicer. I putting my foodie hat on the shelf for now and seeing what I can get done in three months like Shannon did.

GIFTS FROM ANTHROPOLOGIE

I always find myself surfing Anthropologies's website when I have free time. I think the buyers there are genius and I don't know any of them but I feel like they must be like me, cause everything in the store are things that I want. Three snaps to whoever you guys are...are you mothers?...workoholic hipster's?...
I found these items which I would love to give or get this holiday season...for myself or for friends. Most under $50... fancy soap $18, vases $28, earrings $28, orange necklace $38, sequins bolero $138, bright scarf $20...but the sequins scarf/necklace is over $400. I know...I know...I'm just saying I like it!

VODVIL RESTAURANT AND GAME HOUSE

Having a party or have friends in town and don't know what to do? Check this place out. Love the idea. I might have to go over there on THURS night for ON THE LOT & KARAOKE NIGHT.

Every Thursday is film/tv trivia night. How many Drew Barrymore movies can you list in 3 minutes? Can you identify 80s and 90s sitcoms based on 5 seconds of theme song? You can finally put your decades spent in front of the boob tube to use and compete for the coveted title of “Useless Trivia Master of Hollywood” (it comes with a tote bag). Karaoke from 10 pm until midnight!
ALSO, this is right of their website:
VODVIL offers a variety of private room and food options, from cocktail or living room to seated dinner.
All rooms are equipped with plasma or projection screens, karaoke machines, a DVD player and sound system. And, best of all, your private party comes with one of our VODVIL hosts, there to help facilitate your event and ensure your guests are having a great time.
CONTACT OUR
EVENTS DEPARTMENT
323 951 0406 • Brian@vodvil-la.com

SEPT BEER FEST AT SANTA MONICA PIER

Santa Monica. 3-7pm on Sept 24th...150 beers, food trucks, Music performances by Black Crystal Wolf Kids and Petty Cash,
Admission is $40. A percentage of proceeds goes to local animal rescue, Noah's Bark.
Lets go!

OLIVER PEOPLE'S ON GILT GROUP

Sale Starts Tuesday, Sept 13 at 9am. I'm in.

MISSONI AT TARGET

Run don't walk. Sale starts tomorrow. I wonder now that I am freelance again, if I should log on at midnight and buy buy buy online! 400 pieces...women's, men's, kids, and home... This one is going to sell out.

BASS

I have been doing ALOT of retail therapy lately. I have been crusing all my favorite blogs and Lizzie G from TomBoyStyle, which you should check out if you are a fashionista... had posted some cute bass shoes a few weeks ago and so I went on last night. I found these shoes that I really love...all of which are under $100 except for the cute grey boots that are $129. Classics. Check them out.

MY HIATUS

Hi there,
Its been a little while since I had the time to blog. Lots has been going down.

Yesterday was September 11th. I remember quite clearly where I was that day. I was in my office at Instyle talking to a photographer named Troy Word with a cigarette in my hand I think (back then we could smoke in our offices), about our photo shoot set in a few hours later that day at Industria which is downtown. Didn't happen.

Alot of families were torn apart that day gorgeous fall day, and a montrous dark cloud of sadness fell upon New York for years to follow. Today, I saw all the covers on the new stands of the children of 911. Haunting. Whenever there is a threat of being separated from your loved ones or family, hearts become open and appreciation sets in.

I found out in July that my dad has colon cancer. It was a bit of a shock, since my father is a 10th degree black belt and was the sort of the champ of the family. He is the rock and the one always urging all of us to eat healthy, exercise and be happy. He had no signs or symptoms other than fatigue. Since July, he has had a long drawn out surgery to remove the tumor, and we have started an aggressive chemotherapy treatment for the next 6 months. He's doing great...has his good days and bad, but its been an amazing journey to get to know my dad. He is a quiet man, and rarely talks about his family so its been nice to see him so vulnerable and talking about his mother and father, who he was separated at 13 during the Korean war.

Also with this news, a close friend of mine, Angie Zupan, a college friend and also, the friend that made my years so much fun back in the 90's in our wild days in NY... was also diagnosed with cancer. Her father, John, another brilliant inspirational guy died suddenly the same week she was diagnosed in a freak motorcycle accident by a drunk driver. I admired him very much, and have always thought he was the coolest...down to earth, so knowledgeable about life and just like my dad, said that anything is possible if you are motivated.

Its amazing...there's No rhyme or reason on why bad things happen, but they do.

With these factors going on, I realized that life is short. Family is important. I quit my job at Los Angeles Magazine and decided to take this time to really live life and be thankful for my health and avoid drama of any sort... take advantage of life around me. I am going with the flow to see where life takes me. Its a new adventure and hopefully we have a happy ending but if we don't have the ending we want, we must enjoy the ride. That is what I am going to do. Enjoy the ride.

PEMA CHODRON

The next time you encounter fear, consider yourself lucky. This is where the courage comes in. Usually we think that brave people have no fear. The truth is that they are intimate with fear. When I was first married, my husband said I was one of the bravest people he knew. When I asked him why, he said because I was a complete coward but went ahead and did things anyhow.
Pema Chodron

THE BERLIN FASHION WEEK

I found these photos on Vogue.com. Some inspiring outfits for those of us that need to be inspired.