Mixed Hearts Armor Chain Link Bracelet in the Free People July 2011 Catalog and available on Freepeople.com ♥

Photographer: Di Henri Aquije
Model: Roxie Velazco
MUA: Betsy Bolding
Styling: Mele Marchesseault

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Photos courtesy of Trend Hunter & Fashion Editorials

Now back to the one-of-a-kind lab for more out of the box fun…♥

Photos courtesy of Trend Hunter Sally Menezes for the Twill Spring / Summer 2011 Collection

Even though this trend has been around for awhile I know there’s some fashion loving ladies that are still hesitant about trying the sock with the open toed shoe look – good news there’s a remedy for this – try toe cut out socks (low or knee high) to pair with your favorite peep toe shoes. You still get the cool chic sock to shoe look without covering up your pretty pedicure. If you can’t find open toe sock just cut of the sock toes! Win Win.

If your a little more adventurous try the sock over the shoe look – so sleek and unique!

Join Refinery29, L.A. Vintage Exchange, and Rossmore at Space 15 Twenty in Hollywood for a night of one-a-kind L.A. designer finds, delicious drinks, mad music, and a style booth featuring editor’s picks from R29!!

Shop a finely curated group of L.A.’s finest:

What Goes Around Comes Around
http://www.whatgoesaroundnyc.com/
LAEKEN
http://www.laekencollection.com/
Maxine Dillon
http://www.maxinedillon.com/
Blood is the New Black
http://bloodisthenewblack.com/
LIVE! on Sunset
http://liveonsunset.com/
Found By
http://www.foundbyclothing.com/
Curatorial by Popomomo
http://www.curatorialcollection.com/
Scout
http://www.scoutla.net/
C.Z. Falconer
http://www.czfalconer.com/
Haus of Price
http://www.hausofprice.com/
Mixed Hearts
http://mixedhearts.com/
Zodiac + The General Store
http://www.zodiacusashoes.com/
Valou
http://www.valou3cap.com/
Jessica Matrasko
http://www.jessicamatraskojewelry.com/
Filthmart
http://filthmart.net/
Rossmore
http://rossmorela.com/
L.A. Vintage Exchange
http://www.lavintageexchange.com/

Exclusive early entrance + gift bag local bloggers & reporters / email LAVintageExchange@gmail.com to RSVP

+++ Musical stylings by DJ Softcore & Mixmaster Noah Massey+++

♥ Sweet treats by I Heart Pies + cool drinks by Honest Tea + $4 beer & vodka by Unami Burger♥

Event Raffle!
Be there for your chance to win an item from Maxine Dillon, LAEKEN, Rossmore + Zodiac USA is giving away a pair of VTG + New boots!

One-Night-Only Designer Discounts:
20% What Goes Around Comes
30% Laeken – Mixed Hearts – C.Z. Falconer
40% Maxine Dillon
50% Curatorial by Popomomo, Rossmore, LA Vintage Exchange

More Info: http://tiny.cc/6ov6y

LXRY LTD | The General Store will be in attendance at the Capsule tradeshow in Vegas – “The fashion and lifestyle trade event that fuses the best high-end contemporary brands, directional independent designers and super premium street wear labels”. Showing and selling classic and new designs by Mixed Hearts, Confection Jewels, Rossmore LA, Haus of Price, Zodiac USA, Nolan, The Shape of Things to Come, Charlie and Marcelle, Louise Rose, Luxury Jones and premium vintage brands LA Vintage Exchange and Vintique LA. Showing and selling as a collective. So much to choose from so don’t miss this 2 day event from August 18-19 (Wed & Thur) from 10-7pm at The Venetian!

The third Sunday of every month the Urban Outfitters collective Space 15 Twenty sponsors an event to display local designers and vintage brands from the Etsy LA Street Team and more – the perfect place to spice up your summer wardrobe with jewelry, accessories and hand selected vintage. Shop the best of the best LA has to offer making you look hot hot hot with some cool unique classic items to add to your collection.  See you at the only space to be on a summer Sunday! xoxo

Space 15 Twenty 1520 N Cahuenga Blvd Los Angeles CA 90028 – Check it out on Yelp!

A new way to reflect on yourself with the mirror collection by Mixed Hearts including necklaces and rings using frosted glass in round and diamond shapes layered on gold metal plates, bases and silver metal tubing. The first piece “Universe” necklace sits on a short gold chain with three round mirror pieces layered with two diamond shaped mirrors. The second “Galaxy” necklace hangs short on double gold chain with two silver metal industrial tubes layered with two diamond mirrors. The next two necklaces “Stars and Moon” hang on a 16″ chain with semi-transparent frosted glass mirrors layered with diamond shape mirrors on gold metal plates. The rings “Mars and Jupiter” are also designed with semi-transparent frosted glass mirror layered with diamond shaped mirrors on gold bases.

The Stars and Moon necklaces and Mars and Jupiter rings are available at Luxe De Ville.

Just the right amount of color and power to get inspired by model Chanel Iman wearing bold stripes and triangle patterns, color blocked accessories, gold metallic make-up and head piece and Kid N’ Play hair. The black and white styling mixed with pop art shapes makes for a fun yet sophisticated look – exactly what the Mixed Hearts jewelry line is all about! Now back to the sketchbook to create more designs… xoxo