Winter Dreams of Italy: Positano Handmade Sandalos "While U Wait"

Bohemian Shopper:  As we are always looking for the custom experience, at a great price....we discovered at the end of Melrose, in a tucked away a shop that makes delicious resort sandals for the summer girl in all of us!

This boutique creates custom made sandals, complete with all sorts of styles, decorations, leathers, luxury crocodile or simply a delicious summer color, complete with a bit of sparkle!   The prices are fantastic, beating out the shoe salon at Neimans for your Mid-winter getaway, or just to prepare your closet for the Spring season.  Naturally, the look is chic Italian Riviera and a great idea for parties with the girls! He'll come to your home and create your shoes, right on the spot! We loved the flat sandals with the luxury leathers, naturellement!

Ali Karimpour is the Proprietor, and head sandal maker, and happy to take your order!


Address:  8574 Melrose Avenue, across from the Cafe Urth.
www. positanosandalos.com. (310) 289-5900

Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend: Erica Courtney Gets Drop Dead Gourgeous

Attending a soiree is always nice, but one that is accompanied by a side of Diamonds is even better. Erica Courtney, who is known for her Red Carpet decorations of the beautiful Hollywood set, presented her goodies to get us excited for the holidays.  She was the true inventor of the Chandelier Earring, after Marie Antoinette, and her convertible version can be separated for day or evening and is truly the masterpiece in 18K gold and Platinum with an assortment of semi-precious jewels or diamonds you can choose yourself. This makes these truly affordable, and a great investment, as well, and even silver versions for those of you who prefer a more casual look, and Bohemian lifestyle. 

Bohemian Shopper's Holiday Discoveries: Hidden Glamour

You won't find the Bohemian Shopper on Black Friday, waiting in line at Walmart or Target, for the latest in technology gadgets.  Instead, if we go mass market, it might be to wait in line at H&M for the latest black one shoulder leather dress.  Still, we do love a good thing when we see it, so we've put together our list of for your holiday gifts, beauty and fashion that's a bit off the radar.  For you web shoppers, vintage store hounds, sale bin sleuths, this is more your kind of thing. We like to save time, so we've included some Bohemian Glam Holiday Tips so you can get your BOHO going on:

Bohemian Holiday top 5 List:

1) Metallics: nails, toes, shoes, bags, and anything else that catches your fancy. 

2) Black, leather, and velvet, a winning combination in any form.

3) Deep Red lips, eyeliner, and anything Burgundy for your accessories to pop up the black. 

4) Handbags made of fur, leather, metals or even that vintage Croc is great, so are 1950s or 1960s anything. 

5) Faux Fur, to add a touch of glam to your look!


Web Sites to Visit for Bohemian Glam: www.Barneys.com, Shop.bop.com, yoox.com, and Bluefly.com for the bargain shoppers.  Sephora.com for beauty.


Photos taken by ARTIFICE in Barneys, Beverly Hills.

Confessions of a Bohemian Shopper: The Truth behind Great Personal Style

Women ask me, "where did you find that" on a regular basis, and after I thank them for their compliments, the Confessions begin:

My answers are usually surprising, because it appears that I am wearing the latest trends, the chicest accessories, or totally fabulous shoes. I am a Bohemian Shopper, and that makes me an expert on how to find things that are off the fashion radar screen, and in places that fashion types wouldn't necessarily go. I just don't shop with the rest of the pack.

I am usually wearing black or neutrals, a bit of sparkle in my accessories, perhaps a vintage piece or two and carrying one of my in-stock designer bags, wearing a designer shoe that is comfortable, and chic. Priceless. Well, almost. I am usually mixing up the high and low, the cheap chic with the upscale designer. Of course, we like to think money is no object, but I won't hesitate to let you know if its a great deal or just plain gilded luxury you can't live without.

That's the confession part. The Bohemian Shopper is always looking for something intriguing that might work to add some dash to your personal style. Trends, we've heard of them, but we don't always follow them, we edit them for you, and tell you where to find them, if you really want to partake.

So far, we've touched on all sorts of shopping and styling here, so join us when you have time, and we promise, we'll confess!


photo: ARTIFICE, designer is wearing Vintage Valentino, Prada, Petite Bateau, Hermes.

LA FASHION WEEK REPORT: Accessories to Die For...Exclusive Report

Accessories are designed to entice you and empower the wearer with their edgy elegance and the designers at CCSKYE have inspired us.

First of all, the materials and combination of metals, leathers, stones, surface details and functionality are "street couture" in feeling. The handbags are both soft or structured with gold or silver metal details, the quality of the finishes on the hardware makes each closure or strap, zipper feel like jewelry. The cuffs, rings and bracelets are just as elegant and beautiful. Mixing riffs from Studio 54 with Art Deco 1930s shapes the jewelry has 'Couture Rocker' elegance and is perfect for that black draped dress or skinny jeans. Finish off your business suit, with a handbag, or add a some edge to that prim little chiffon blouse. That's the power of of a good accessory. More Statement than elaboration and a sure bet in this economy to extend last year's staples in your closet.

For more information and to purchase or view the line contact us: stylistprivee@gmail.com

photo by ARTIFICE

LA FASHION WEEK REPORT - Spring Reflections: Black is Back

Who knew that black was the new Spring Tone: If GENART LA Emerging Talents was any indication on the runway, the idea of black, grey, and white is the new fresh take on Spring. With playful shapes, and some gotta have it metallics the line up on this runway was a strong statement for neutrals. Fabrics were flowing, light and cut with some tailored shapes. This fashion story is a practical, clean and wearable solution for spring. Does that mean you will give up Spring Tones? Not really, just open your mind to the idea of chic neutrals as a wardrobe foundation that is perfect for LA/NY spring.


GENNART show was sponsored by the Plastics Council.

Photos by ARTIFICE

DIOR: The Magic Continues

Just in case you were wondering, we love how these DIOR compacts get all of our holiday beauty into one location. These tiny chic little cases are filled with DIOR Lip and Eye products in easy to carry sizes that are perfect for gifts for yourself, or for your best gal pal. Who doesn't love DIOR? We think its FASHION on the go and suggest you buy two. No, they don't pay us to say that, we just know a good thing at STYLE PRIVEE when we see it. Available online at SEPHORA.com