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

The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles has set the scene for so many fashion shows including Eduardo Lucero, Gen Art and the short-lived Rock Fashion Week. I recently dropped by the museum to check out a recent exhibition that pairs classic cars with the fashions of the times.

Nordstrom Glitz from the retailer's Newport Beach store

Retailing west of the 405 Freeway just got a lot more fabulous.
 
Nordstrom opened its first full-line store west of the 405 Freeway on Aug. 27, when it debuted its location at the Santa Monica Place shopping center. The center opened Aug. 6 and offers stores such as Bloomingdale’s, Kitson and Barney’s Co-op.
 

STAY GOLD: Steve Valentine, pictured left, and dance coach Robert Tristan take the Gold in Gay Games' Latin Dancing

Los Angeles design can make you a winner. Just ask Steve Valentine and the guys of the L.A. Eclipse soccer team.
 

Tavik Swimwear—the dark-horse swim line that came out of nowhere but has everyone talking—is having a sale.

Mark your calendars: On August 28, make your way to the Spyder Surf Shop in Hermosa Beach between noon and 4 p.m. for 30 percent off Tavik swimwear and a tasty mimosa.

Run, do not walk, to 65 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach.

Chrome, the San Francisco-based makers of rad messenger bags, duds and shoes, is opening its first NYC flagship on August 28. If you're in town, make sure to drop by between 12 to 8pm for the grand opening 238 Mulberry St. between Prince and Spring!!!

For those who can't make it, or who like to know what they're getting into before they show up, HERE'S a quick video of the NYC shop coming together, like magic, in 30 seconds.

Behind the Scenes: SLVDR from The Social Trust on Vimeo.

Maybe it was while looking at the concentrated trade show calendar ahead that the folks at SLVDR were in the mood for work to be done and have it be Saturday already.

Vintage lovers, rejoice. A new curated vintage pop-up shopping event is set to debut during Fashion's Night Out in Los Angeles.

A Current Affair's opening-night preview party will take place on Sept. 10 and continue on Sept. 11 at the Cooper Design Space in downtown L.A. Created by Scout's Joey Grana and private vintage dealer Richard Wainwright, the vintage extravaganza is being hailed as SoCal's newest and most fashion-forward approach to the vintage market.

Some say creepy. Others say whimsy. I say awesome.

Thank you, Regretsy, for introducing me to Tracy Widdess’ amazing custom-knit hats. Selling for $150 and up, they sell under the name Brutal Knitting. Although they look sufficiently warm for those of you living in colder climes, I think they would be perfect for Southern California, as well.

You can find more images of Widdess’ hats here.

Dawn Baker and Lori Bzura of Happy LA