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Ariella Seltzer and Christina Ingalls worked together to design a “Crystal Moon” costume for the Night portion of the Otis fashion show. 

Graduating fashion students from Otis College of Art and Design have been busy preparing for their final year-end project – completing construction of a garment from start to finish under the guidance of Otis faculty and a professional design mentor.

Lisa Kline Men shuttered.

Lisa Kline was one of the entrepreneurs who pioneered Robertson Boulevard into a high-profile retail street. But she recently closed her last shop on the thoroughfare, Lisa Kline Men, which was located at 123 S Robertson Blvd.

(Metta World Peace and Peta Murgatroyd)

Well, last night was the first elimination round for “Dancing with the Stars.”

ANTICIPATION!

But first, let’s fill this hour with entertainment.

The professionals did an opening number that was choreographed by one of the female dancers, Lacey Schwimmer. Hot dance number.  Lacey was a former contestant on “So You Think You Can Dance” a few seasons back.

A look from Tadashi Shoji's Fall 2011 collection

The global fashion season is about to begin with New York Fashion Week the kick-off event, taking place Sept. 8-15.

The runway in the Big Apple is looking pretty congested with New York designers, but there are a few Los Angeles creative types returning to unveil their Spring 2012 collections.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week may be taking place at Lincoln Center in New York this week but a Los Angeles label will be getting a lot of attention.

Herve Leger by Max Azria has been given the distinguished title of the "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer, an honor bestowed in the past on Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier, Badgley Mischka and Narciso Rodriguez.

The title is given to designers for their use of quality materials, unique style and innovative design.

Lady Gaga wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Hollywood and Perez Hilton

I don't know whose outfit was more amazing for the reveal of the new Lady Gaga wax replica in Madame Tussauds in Hollywood.

While Lady Gaga's attire was skimpier, Perez Hilton's was more fuzzy and pinker.

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.

The Tuilleries Gardens in Paris

When I think of the BCBGMaxAzria label, I think of a leisurely walk down the Champs Elysees Avenue, fashionable stores to the left and to the right of me.

So when it comes to a BCBGMaxAzria perfume, to debut next year, I think it would be wise to throw in some soft scents that remind you of a breezy afternoon in Paris, walking through the city's vast gardens such as the Tuilleries Gardens or the gigantic Buttes Chaumont Park.

Heidi Klum is one of the hosts of “Project Runway.”

For those who are dying to be on “Project Runway” but never made it to the finals, there's hope.

Like everything in life, “Project Runway” has now become a video game that can be played on a Nintendo Wii or your personal computer. For only $39.99, you too can be cutting patterns, dressing models, watching them strut down the catwalk and showing how your imagination is something to be reckoned with.

A range of looks from Tadashi Shoji at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (left) and Boy by Band of Outsiders at Milk Studios (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz/Photo by Band of Outsiders)

The sun may be shining bright in California right now, but Fall/Winter 2010 was on the minds of Golden State designers who unveiled their latest creations at New York Fashion Week, with some shows starting as early as Feb. 10.