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If you're in LA with some friends that don't live in the area, the rooftop bar of the Standard Hotel in downtown is a great place to take in some views.
                                                    Via my instagram, @rosiedargenzio

FRA ANGELICO

While in LA this weekend I had the pleasure of viewing a few exhibitions, one of them being the Rodarte 'Fra Angelico' at the LACMA. The beautiful dresses were set in the Italian Renaissance gallery, being that the collection was inspired by the masterpieces found in the monastery of San Marco by Fra Angelico in Florence. My favorite was the hot pink gown with metal cut out bustier. If you can, check it out.

WILD WILD WEST

Yes, it's that time to switch up gift giving to yourself and give some of them away, sad face. But no need to fret, this Saturday Remodelista is doing their Holiday Market at Big Daddy's Antiques in LA. One of the special vendors that will be there is RTH Shop, Rene Holguin's tiny store on N. La Cienega. After working in visual merchandising for the corporate fashion world (J.Crew, Levi's, Ralph Lauren) she opened her own very thoughtful shop that can be described as "global", "unisex" and very American West. Above are some pics of her shop which are sure to get you to the Remodelista Holiday Market this Saturday, December 10th.

Photography by Megan Small (Remodelista).

Reformation

There are times when a new outfit or accessory irrationally seals an anticipating crush or distracts a broken heart. For those moments and the others that come between I've found a special spot that both coasts have access to. Reformation, named for the reforming of vintage fabrics, finds and goods to stylize the modern Courtney Love to Audrey Hepburn in all of us. Beautiful tailoring, unique patterns and cuts with a bit of a deconstructed edge.

Here are a few shots I took at the LA shop at 142 N. La Brea Ave (the Manhattan shop in is the LES on Ludlow between Rivington and Stanton):