Joana K. Favorite Brand & Girl: Lauren Conrad

If you think you can get away with telling me you don't like any of her dresses you are crazy. I wont believe it.

I have been a huge fan of hers (and practically predicted she would be a great fashion designer) since I watched her on ....well....all of her reality shows. From Laguna to the hills Lauren has impressed me 100%.

Looking at her line and her pictures just takes you away to a perfectly polished and preppy world. If only the world was ALWAYS like that....sigh....regardless Lauren does a great job of convincing me I can have that world simply through purchasing her clothes.I cant wait to see what she has in store for next season.

 Her New Collection for Kohl's can be found online at Kohl's:

 Below are my top favorite must haves from Lauren's current collection.

Joana K. Favorite Brand: Stop Staring Clothing

Alicia Estrada was taught basic sewing techniques from her mother. Not letting lack of money stop her creativity, one of her first creations was a plastic skirt, made out of a shower curtain her mother threw in the trash.With a positive attitude, and hard work, Alicia quickly forayed her sewing skills into a thriving business! 

Every time I log onto the stop staring site I am whisked away to a time when I was active in the "Rockabilly" scene. A time when I was a size 5 and could rock the pencil skirts. I have to admit (even though they don't fit) I still own a couple of those dresses . Although I am currently shying away from the body hugging styles, Alicia also offers a great selection of full skirts and plus size styles
( http://www.stopstaringclothing.com/sunshop/plus-size-styles-14-1.html )
THANK YOU FOR THAT ALICIA! ;-D.

Many celebs have rocked her dresses as well. If you visit her website and click on the press link you will find her shrine to celebs that have worn a Stop Staring Original. 

Here are my favorites from her site today. www.stopstaringclothing.com 
(top row is new products and bottom row is a mix of her vintage styles, clearance, and top sellers)

If your looking for that Va-Va-Voom dress to rock on
your date for mothers day, look no further ladies! 

Joana K.: Amazing event YOU MUST ATTEND!

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it’s time to dust off those wallets and do what girls do best – SHOP! The Sassy City Chicks LA Fashion Bash is back on April 26^th with the perfect opportunity to score all-new spring designer trends, glorious spa treatments, feminine-chic cocktails, and fabulous, NEW, girly swag bags! The Petersen Automotive Museum will once again play host to the most talked about Sample-Sale event of the season, the Sassy City Chicks LA Fashion Bash Event!

Guests can expect to find deep discounts, up to 80% off, on designer clothes, handbags, and accessories all across the show floor. Top runway brands such as BCBG, Burberry, Chanel, Coach, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Prada, Ralph Lauren,and many more can find their way into your closet at only a fraction of the retail price! Event sponsors Pixi & POP Beauty will also be showcasing their newest products for sale – there will be no shortage of goodies to be found at great prices!

Andrea M. Favorite Brand: Bettie Page

"Women should have some mystery about them. To be sexy and attractive, but modest and elegant—all at the same time." Tatyana Khomyakova  is the master mind behind Bettie Page Clothing. 

I simply love her classic designs.

here are a few of my top New Arrival picks from www.Bettiepage.com 

Laura M. Favorite Designer: Rachael Zoe, MAJOR.

Stylist-turned-designer Rachael Zoe is "MAJ"....  Her personality and 'one-liners' are as famous as the celebrities she styles.


 "BA-nana's."

" I DIE."


She recently debuted her namesake designer collection the runway this Spring at NY Fashion Week.
Her clothes are sleek and stylist...an extension of her persona and taste.



She also has a more affordable line, named LUXE Rachael Zoe. It is exclusively availiable at QVC.com. The pieces are versatile and high quality. Order a size down, as her jackets and tops tend to run large. Here are my top 6 choices from the LUXE line...my favorite is the mandarin collar military jacket..!

xoxo Laura

Joanak. Favorite Brand: Juicy Couture

Second on my list of favorite PINK designers is Juicy Couture. 

 It is best described through their website:

Juicy Couture embraces the bright and glamorous fun of its Los Angeles heritage by discovering the couture in the everyday, and delivering an element of surprise in all its designs—

Started by two fashion-obsessed friends (Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor) in 1997, Juicy Couture quickly achieved global recognition and garnered millions of fans, many with famous faces.

In 2003, Liz Claiborne Inc. acquired the company, and in 2010, the global phenomenon offers an assortment that spans fashion apparel for women, girls and baby, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear, fragrance, accessories, jewelry, sunglasses and small goods.

Pamela and Gela (pictured below) have recently started a new line of their own called "Skaist Taylor" Premiering their “California Eccentrics” line in NY fashion week earlier this year. (for more on this visit www.skaisttaylor.com )

I discovered Juicy Couture in the funniest way.
I actually didn’t know about the brand until I saw a couple of girls walking through the hallways of my high school. They rocked these pink velour jogging suits with the word “JUICY” spelled across their butt’s. 

Today Juicy is way more than just jogging suits. I think they are definitely my top pick for casual and cute everyday wear. Here are my top favorite “New Arrivals” on www.JuicyCouture.com today:

Joana K. favorite Designer: Betsey Johnson

Since I had technical Issues yesterday and could not post I decided to double the blogging fun today.

The rest of this month will be dedicated to our own favorite (and most inspirational) designers. Hope you all enjoy! ;-)

As everyone knows I’m in love with all things pink so I have to start by talking about the one and ONLY Betsey Johnson. I don’t know what girl in her right mind can hate her designs. She has something for everyone that loves to have fun with fashion.

I recently attended one of her fashion shows (as Media) at Gower Studios Fashion Weekend with The owner of www.Society805.com. (for more about this event visit www.joanakfashions.blogspot.com)

Betsey's designs can always be described as fun, flirty and spunky. If you’re looking for a cute party dress to rock for prom, a birthday, or a fun club night ; look no further than Betsey. She has such an amazing selection you won’t regret it.

The best part about being a Betsey Lover (like me) in Oxnard is that the outlets are only a few minutes away. I can drive there if I have a last minute party or just want a good deal on her dresses.
Here are my favorite looks that can be found on her website's "New Arrivals" section today. (www.BetseyJohnson.com)