The Alana Hale showing at Sur West Hollywood was on March 8, 2012, photographed by Jeff Linett. Click the image below to see the fashion editorial.

LK Paris has come up with a new collection called “Couture to Wear.” I found the name to be catchy and appealing. After all, couture is associated with high maintenance, expensive dry cleaning bills, and careful handling. Upon close inspection, the garments in this collection are impeccably sewn and surprisingly durable. The price points are nowhere near couture. In fact, they would definitely be comparable to the “special occasion” wear at a Bloomingdale’s or any other high-end luxury department store.

Not too long ago I noticed the Lenin Sculpture “Miss Mao Trying to Poise Herself at the Top of Lenin’s Head” by the Chinese artist brothers Gao Zhen and Gao Qiang. It is a very unique sculpture that adds something special to what was an empty lot in an area about to receive a renovation. Every neighborhood should have a Chrome Vladimir.

“A MOVEMENT STUDY” – THE COUTURE TOP LEFT IN A FRIEND’S TRUNK BY COURTNEY LOVE is a fashion editorial featuring model Sarah Svetlana and photographed by Jeff Linett for the Statement. Video included.

Summer is almost here and that swimsuit is calling your name. Fitness is emphasized this season more than ever whether you are seeking sun by the water or simply wanting to show some hard-earned results for summer events. We all know that good nutrition and cardio training trim us down, but it can be hard to figure out what suits you best or you may lose motivation from the same daily routine.

I strongly recommend seeing Camp Logan. If you’re curious about military history, if you want to see another side of patriotism, or if you’re just interested in basic human rights, you will find this play profoundly interesting, moving, and most importantly, educational. I walked out of the Robey Theatre changed.

Are you an athlete? If so, most likely you participated in an organized sport in high school. As a young girl, facing challenges relating to competing can be daunting. I for one feel I benefited from playing sports (tennis and track) and as a result have used those experiences to guide me through my adult life. I am the stepmother of a graduating high school senior who has participated in the sport of girls’ gymnastics. She started her gymnastic career as a sophomore.

The evening’s full-on, multidimensional production is one we still talk about to this day—about a month later. For those who have not attended a Project Ethos event, consider it the beautiful, collision site of fashion, art, and music. It is also the epicenter of inspiration for fashion professionals, including myself.

The runway ensembles at NYFW were all about the clothes, and designers made sure that we paid attention to that fact, with use of minimal makeup, or unusual touches that only served to further enhance the clothing.

If you’ve ever needed reading glasses, you know that you can often find fun and funky readers with unusual patterns and multicolors. I love my little readers because they express my feisty personality.