The Lucky Lonely

Last Thursday night I went out to watch the The Lucky Lonely and The Step Kids play at Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa. If you are not familiar with this hidden gem of a bar you should be!  Detroit bar is tucked away in small shopping center in between 19th and Placentia Ave.

The Lucky Lonely is an incredible band out of Orange County.  It is made up up of three very talented artists.  Mike Bedard(Drums), Warren Ellison(Guitarist), David Bennet(Vocal/Keyboard).  The three of them have been friends for a long time and decided to join forces in the summer of 2010.  If you haven't seen them play live you are definitely missing out.  You can expect to be swooned by incredible lyrics as well as a voice like you have never heard before.  The energy that this band has both on and off stage is something that not many bands have.  If you haven't seen them yet you can catch them next month at The Galaxy Theatre on Nov. 11th where they will be playing a benefit for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Tickets are $20 and all the proceeds go to furthering research to find a cure.  You can purchase tickets here.

Designer Collaboration: Rory Beca for Forever 21

For years many big name stores have been doing designer collaborations such as H & M and Target.  By working with high end brands these stores have been able to bring the designers clothing to a broader audience at a more affordable price point.  Recently Forever 21 started doing designer collaborations. Most recently they teamed up with the oh so talented Rory Beca.  Her Holiday collection is adorable.  Here are a few my favorite pieces!

xoxo,
Bri

Heart Print Dress $27.80

Button Back Top $15.80

Surplice Pleat Dress $27.80 

Leatherette Stars Tank $17.80

To see the designer talking about her collection for Target click here

Top Seven Costume ideas for this Halloween!

Alice and Wonderland can be purchased here for $38.99

Here is a great corset and tutu you won't need much else besides the make up a pair of ballet slippers.

Great Couple Idea!  Dress idea here and Gothic bouquet here for $4.99 

I love Minnie Mouse and this is such a cute a costume for $54.99

Here are many options for Lady Gaga as she is always wearing something new and crazy!

Great Men's Costume here for $74.99  

Mad Men: Channeling your inner Joan Holloway

It's no secret that I am a huge fan of Mad Men.  In a world full of trashy reality TV shows its hard to find good quality televison.  I happen to find this show incredibly engaging for a few different reasons.  First because I have always loved fashion from the of 1950's.  I love high waisted skirts, simple pumps, and big curly hair.  Second, I find the traditional roles of the men and women back then really interesting. I am a very independent married women, paving my way as an entrepreneur so to see women playing the role of house wife and homemaker is so different than the life I live.  I could not imagine living that life, but I do find it really intriguing to watch.  In honor of the ever so sexy Joan Holloway I have picked out some easily accessible items so you too can capture the 1950's pin up girl!

Shift Dress Miss Selfridge 

Sparkle Black Trim Pump by Miss Selfridge

Dirty Dolls Bra $55 Tap Pant $34 all available at Briana Rene 

Another brilliant shoot by Tim Walker

Tim Walker has always been one of my favorite photographers.  His recent shoot for Italian Vogue is  absolutely brilliant. 

Mechanical Dolls
Vogue Italia October 2011
Shot by: Tim Walker
Models: Kirsi Pyrhonen & Audrey Marnay

BHGH and FLOC Fashion Show at The OC Mart Mix

Last Thursday I was in charge of producing another Fashion Show at The OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa.  This event was a charity event to raise money for Boy's Hope Girls Hope.  BHGH is an incredible organization that provides children with safe homes, a first class education, opportunities to learn about themselves and the world, as well as academic, financial, and spiritual support through college.

Along with the BHGH we met with FLOC.  Future Leaders of Orange County.  A lovely group of both men and women that volunteer their time to many charities through OC. FLOC was established in 2009 in response to the need for a community-based organization that bridged the gap between young professionals and nonprofits; the impetus was spawned by the lack of accessible volunteer opportunities, relevant awareness events that invited direct action and inspired leadership.

We as store owners at the Mix had the pleasure of working with the BHGH kids age 11-16 as well as the FLOC models for our fashion show.  I worked with each of the store owners to pull outfits for each of their models.  After one night of fittings and a quick run through the event took place on Thursday without a hitch.  The Paul Mitchell ladies provided their incredible talent for all the FLOC models make-up.  They help out with all of our fashion shows and we are so grateful for their continued support!

Here are some pictures from the event.

Enjoy!

FLOC ladies getting their make-up done by Paul Mitchell

Some of the FLOC Models and I

The runway right before the show began. 

FLOC model wearing Maison Scotch and a 49 SQ. Miles bag from the store. 

BHGH Model wearing a dress and bag from Deer Lovely. 

Carla my adorable BHGH model and I