California Dreaming

I give you my sincerest apologies for the brief interruption in programming last week. I was in the glorious state of California taking some time to see old friends, make new ones and enjoy a total mind, body, spirit experience. Sometimes it is good to step away from the the things you love to realize how much you really do love them.

I had a fabulous lunch with the enormously gifted designer Kevan Hall. I had the pleasure of touring his magnificent light filled 5,000 square-foot retail atelier at 8313 Beverly Blvd. with a view of the Hollywood Hills. Kevan Hall's atelier is open to the pubic and he is planning a fabulous event for Fashion's Night Out. If you are in the LA area you must check it out. I also got a sneak peep at his stunning new bridal collection that will debut in October. Brides can visit his glamorously renovated second-floor bridal salon by appointment only.

Later in the week I dined with a group of designers and film makers at The Bazaar SLS Beverly Hills. The decor is unique, surprising, sleek and sophisticated. I savored the tasty treats on the tapas menu created by Jose Andres. The big hit of the night was the specialty cocktail "Liquid Nitrogen Felice Fiestas" created with lemon, rum and liquid nitrogen. A stylish bartender creates this scrumptious/lethal concoction table side. If you're in town its worth the visit.

The big event of the week was the marriage of Hollywood agent and fashion blogger Frankie Hearts Fashion. She wore vintage Mary McFadden couture, Marni ski high pumps with vintage 1940 rhinestone shoe clips and an antique brooch in her side swept hair, a stunning fashion vision to say the least. Thus far it was the best event of the year and I feel blessed to have been included.

XOXO Mish