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The Simply Stylist networking event will kick off its fourth annual edition on Oct. 13, during Los Angeles Fashion Week.

In the Web world, a hefty redesign can mean a welcome, refreshing change or a navigation headache. Fortunately, Nordstrom’s newly revamped website has emerged with a pared down, sleeker look that seems less catalog and more Polyvore. For shoppers, the e-commerce navigation is more direct in its jumping off points. (Choices being Brands and Departments to take you where you want to go.)

All the style bloggers were taking pictures of each other, Associate Editor Rhea Cortado (left) and I got in the crosshairs of Mondette (Photo courtesy Tasha Nita-Adams of Mondette)

A lot of blogger love was shared at last Thursday’s party for the Forever 21 x Brian Lichtenberg collaboration. While we gave you the full party report, we also wanted to give you the skinny on the who’s who of L.A. fashion blogs that were in attendance.

For its first designer collaboration, fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 partnered up with L.A. designer Brian Lichtenberg for a collection of tees and tanks. To celebrate the launch, the collaborators threw a rooftop soiree at the Beverly Center’s top-floor terrace.

Hunting the web for that special piece can have a shopper virtually tripping over one trend from another. More and more sites such as e-commerce marketplace Etsy, and even auction giant eBay, are touting indie, vintage and unique finds.

Recognizing the appeal of independent design, social shopping site Kaboodle has unveiled the All Things Indie channel and the Kaboodle Pop10 product popularity index to help users whittle down the one-of-a-kind gems.

Online-shopping addicts can rejoice! Los Angeles e-tailer and purveyor of all things hip and on-trend Revolve Clothing has launched a mobile iPhone application.

The app is free to download, and users will be able to shop Revolve’s inventory of contemporary men’s and women’s fashions, accessories, and footwear from a variety of brands, including Juicy Couture, Marc by Marc Jacobs and more.

After a brief spell of June gloom, summer is in full effect in Los Angeles, and what better way to bask in the sunshine than to head to the Armani Exchange store to catch its A|X Chill ice cream truck.

The “Cool Down for a Cause” party will kick off this Wednesday, July 14, from noon until 6 p.m. at the 157 N. Robertson Blvd. location.

The retro-outfitted truck will serve up tasty treats and cool denim deals. Proceeds from the day will benefit the Surfrider Foundation.

Fashion blogger Emily Schuman of Cupcakes and Cashmere in handpicked pieces from Planet Blue

Los Angeles retailer Planet Blue has teamed up with local blogger Emily Schuman of scrumptious fashion blog Cupcakes and Cashmere to create a summer loobook inspired by 1950s pinup girls and Americana.

Shot on and around the Santa Monica Pier, the lookbook captures the essence of summer on the boardwalk as well as Schuman’s sunny blonde locks and effortless, girl-next-door style.

Sample sale event organizers Billion Dollar Babes and Archive Agency have teamed up for a two-night shopping event. The “Cocktails and Couture” sample sale promises designer goods from the likes of Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, Chanel, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Carolina Herrera, Sergio Ross, Diane Von Furstenberg, 3.1 Phillip Lim and more.

The lovely L.A. Vintage Exchange studio

When shopping for vintage, you appreciate sellers who give the care that a unique gem deserves, and anyone who's rifled through a cardboard box hoping to come up with a winner knows that may not always be the case.

L.A. Vintage Exchange founder and proprietress Courtney Lowe is dedicated to finding unique vintage pieces that walk that fine line between trendy and timeless.