Gossip

Hard to believe that it’s already September. And to think there’s only a few more weeks until it officially fall. Most of you either are already back to school or heading there in the next week – lucky you. What’s going to be your fall denim? Is there one jean you always gravitate to? I do, they are my skinny jeans…but I’m truly loving jeggings too!

{left to right: American Eagle, Urban Outfitters, PacSun}

{left to right: Forever21, Volcom, Levi’s}

{left to right: Roxy, Urban Outfitters, Quiksilver}

I was at the Santa Monica farmer’s market stocking up on kale and apples last Saturday and noticed that there was an huge amount of people, even for a perfect sunny day on the Promenade. An then I realized, duh! It was the grand opening weekend for one of LA biggest new shopping destinations, Santa Monica Place! Of course I went to check it out, even though I wasn’t in the mood for hardcore shopping.

The 3rd Street Promenade, plus the new mall complex, make that area of Santa Monica an insane shopping destination. Really over the top with almost every store you could imagine (including a huge Kitson, if only they had brought Topshop – sigh), and it’s just a stroll down to the beach and the boardwalk (and the Ferris Wheel – heeee – my favorite).

One of the pleasant surprises of my non-shopping trip to the Santa Monica Place, was a groovy exhibit in the courtyard in front of Bloomingdale’s called The Mannequin Collective. Basically 100 artists, designers, creative types, etc. took a blank mannequin canvas and decked it out to their hearts content. Many artists used found material and recycled objects. Below are some of my favorites…

[I love the bear mask on the back of the head]

This one is my favorite! [Of course I am partial to swim ] It is titled Our Lady of the L.A. River by Kim Karisrud & Danny Phillips [Otis alumni]. Plastic remnants were collected from the L.A. River and were “transformed to reveal the latent hope for its cultural and ecological future.” Nice use of recycled material and context!

Love this flapper look created out of KCRW stickers! Way to keep it LA centric – love that.

Go see the gallery of all the creations on LAMag.com.

xo c

{photos via stylesight}

I’m always intrigued and inspired by the fashion of what people where to music concerts and festivals.  I didn’t go Lollapalooza and actually have never been so I pulled these from my favorite website.  But I’d like to know, did you join in the festivities this past weekend?

Neon has been on of my favs this summer. I’ve been mostly using the color with my nails but when when we were in Miami lots of people had neon t-shirts on, sunglasses, hair accessories & even shoe laces. I just LOVE it!

The more and more I start to run on the beach in the morning on my weekends, I get so inspired to take a few surfing lessons. I find myself wanting to stop & watch every week….doesn’t help that all summer I see lots of camps ranging in all ages. Remember I’m new to LA, so trying new things is also the reason. While looking at the dates of classes I came across these amazing pictures. Enjoy!

Have a lovely weekend
xoxo.

{photos courtesy of californiabeaches.com}

*UPDATE*
If you’re interested in surf lessons too, check this out!

Summer is the perfect time for outdoor fairs and festivals. I stopped by the Renegade Craft Fair this weekend, and I loved being inspired by such amazing goodness at all the booths!

1. Gnome beard, I Made You a Beard

2. You are My ___bot card, by belinda

3. Tote bag, SEIBEI

4. Tacos tee, Mnkr

5. Don’t Be a Drone poster, The Poster List

This past weekend the Gossip Team was in Miami for the Swim Show. We had a lot of fun working our booth, interacting with various accounts as well as attending the fashion show. While scoping out the scene I spotted this girl and fell in love with not only the dress but the gingham print too. Gingham (or checkered) can be worn so many different ways, I’ve picked out a few. How do you think you’ll wear gingham?

Love to wear these for the summer. Perfect for any type of occasion.

From the Gossip Team, Have a safe and fun holiday!

The ruffles are such a cute way to add a feminine touch to your outfit. Can be paired with your favorite swim like pictured &/or favorite top in your closet. Gossip is loving stripes at the moment and the ruffles would be ADORABLE peaking out from underneath the shirt, since they are short shorts. =) You can find the shorts here in various colors. Tops are listed below!

1.  Fashion Outlet 2. Newlook 3. Topshop 4. Wetseal 5. Forever21 6. Forever21

{above image via: planet blue}