How to Wear Your Isabels.

I'm absolutely in lust with Isabel Marant's wedge sneakers. I think they're trendy, edgy, and hip as f*ck. I just got a pair of all white Isabels this past weekend in San Francisco and they're my newest favorite addition to my shoe closet. Moon shoes or not, on my size-Shrek feet, I'm obsessed. It pays to have big feet when it's the last pair in the company - score!

Isabel Marant's wedge sneakers are rare for a reason, darling reader. She doesn't want just anybody rocking these because I'm not going to lie, there's a lot that can go very wrong, even for the most fashionable of fashionistas.

Before you consider owning a pricey pair, I suggest you take some guidelines to heart...

1. Never rock a fake. If you aren't willing to fork over $665 for a pair of basics, I highly doubt the other pieces of your outfit will be able to keep up. No offense, but if you don't want to invest...don't attempt.

2. Keep your white clean. Unless you've chosen a solid dark color (black, navy, blood red, etc.) prepare your princess a** to keep your white clean - whether it's an all white pair or white and color pair. Out to the club? Avoid the sloppy slut's vodka cran. Roaming the streets? Watch the gum. At your friend's penthouse? Remember, not all penthouse pooches are trained. Moral of the story: be aware. I recommend wiping down your pair after every use, this is not a sneaker to get grunge.

3. Velcro up. I've seen it attempted before, a creative rendition of Velcro strap placement. If you're confused, ask your 3-year old niece to help you out. Velcro-ing up goes in order, left to right, and all the way up the wedge. The only Velcro strap you're allowed to leave undone is the top ankle strap underneath the top part of the shoe tongue.

4. Accessorizing for dummy's. Stick with the trend! These sneakers are hip, not elegant. Don't pair your wedges with a pearl necklace, even (and especially) if it's a classic piece by Chanel. Think Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Usher, or Olsen. Make it trendy and hot. My recommendations: oversized scarves, sick hats, and leather bomber jackets.

5. Mix it up. You don't only have to wear black skinnies and a bomber jacket with these kicks (even though that's my uniform). I love a pair of Isabels paired with shorty short sheer floral dress, a high-low edgy maxi, high-waisted shorts with an over-sized off the shoulder sweatshirt...get creative.

Chanel Baubles.

After Chanel's Byzantine Pre-Fall 2011 Collection, I didn't know if I would ever fall in love with their costume jewelry the same way again in future collections. The Byzantine collection was so my style from the boxy shapes to the distressed bronze/gold, and not to mention...Chanel was more on point than ever, personal stylistic matters set aside.

However, this season for Chanel's S/S 2013 line, I'm past lust and on my way to love again for the costume jewelry pieces, especially the baubly bracelets. We're talking straight back to the essence of Chanel with clusters of beautiful pearls and simple chain to logo detailing.

 

Love it? I'm obsessed.

Not that into the rounded look? Check out what's to come...

Fall 2013:  

Hello jeweled edge...and that fabulous Boy clutch.

Bananas for Louis Vuitton Summer 2013.

I'm absolutely full blown bananas for the Louis Vuitton Summer 2013 collection. It's chic, it's mod, and it's so, so bold. The yellow is fabulous and I can't believe we had to wait this long for a designer to throw out such an incredible burst of summer. The checkers are perfectly scaled to the garments and don't give off that horrible "picnic blanket" feel. I'm obsessed.

Louis Vuitton Summer 2013

Louis Vuitton Summer 2013

Way chicer than Miu Miu's polka dots for Fall, don't you think?

Miu Miu Fall 2013

Miu Miu Fall 2013

Dress for the Rain; Male Edition

 
So I get it, it's so hard to look cool wearing rain gear when you're a man. Especially when you're in Southern California and totally not prepared for a 12-hour downpour in May.

Rain jacket? Only if you drive a Maserati. I swear, men driving a Maserati are the only ones decked out in the waterproof windbreakers...even when it's not raining. I saw three hot shots driving to work this morning, all wearing matching puffers. One of them even had his top down. Show off.

Rain boots? Fine, stick it out in your chucks, bad boy...but hello, soggy socks.

Umbrella? Not even relevant if you put on the damn jacket with the hood, and when I say the damn jacket with the hood, I mean a waterproof jacket...not your old band's hoodie.

So how are you to dress for the rain? Simple. First, invest in one of these...

 

Moncler Gamme Bleu Short Anorak

$1,500

 

 

Arc'teryx Veilance Hooded Anorak

$600

 

 

nanamica Hooded Cruiser Jacket

$1,050

 

All options are short, light, and actually look cool. Oh, and they have a hood - which is essential.

 

Then, pick out one of these...

 

Nike Air Approach 2012

$135

 

 

John Varvatos Fleetwood

$598

 

 

Rick Owens Extended Tongue High Top Sneaker

$1,210

 

You better love me, I just gave you some sweet kicks to pick from and none of them are the "hipster" lace up boots (which I love, and I'm sure you were expecting). The three options above are perfect for our Southern California downpour and transition perfectly throughout the season. I even included Nikes...super cool, I know.

Lashes to Lashes Giveaway!

 
The weather is warming up and it's time to start stripping down your cold routine. Welcome, welcome, the season for minimal clothing and minimal make up...who has time to sit in front of a mirror applying layers of La Mer when the poolside bartender is calling your name?

Luckily, your lashes can still be maximized thanks to an essential beauty hotspot in Del Mar, Lashes to Lashes. I'm sure you remember them from their last feature (Lashes to Lashes on LisaPriceInc.) on the blog, or perhaps you took my advice and have become well acquainted with the gorgeous staff...oh, darling if you haven't, you're missing out!

Good news, regardless of your currently lash situation, Lashes to Lashes is giving one lovely reader a full set of bat worthy eyelashes of their own! I'm talking full on bing! effect. You know, that magical little thing that happens when you first open your eyes in the morning and bing! your eyelashes are perfectly set. Le sigh. It's like Christmas morning and there is a beautiful Caviar Chanel bag perched beneath the Christmas tree.

The giveaway will begin today (April 30, 2013) and end one week from that day (May 7, 2013)!

LisaPriceInc. and Lashes to Lashes are trying out a new giveaway format, so I hope that you darling readers like it! All you have to do is sign yourself in below and enter using one or all three options (for additional entries). If it isn't working for you, you can complete all the entry options manually and I promise they will still count towards the giveaway! Good luck!!!

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Side note: To get the most out of your lashes, I highly suggest getting your skin to it's maximum beauty potential! Since you won't be worrying about wearing eye make-up, why even bother making up the rest if you have gorgeous skin to boot! Lashes to Lashes offers top of the line, medical grade skincare. All of the skin procedures are made custom to your personal skin needs and wants. I personally love the Vitamin C facial, it's insanely refreshing and makes my skin brighter than a sunshine yellow Birkin! Take a look at Lashes to Lashes Skincare Menu to see what fabulous procedures can be done to your skin.

Decor; Save Your Fragrance Bottles!

I came across such a chic decor idea on Pinterest the other day...using your empty fragrance bottles to hold flowers! Obviously, most perfume bottles don't have this wide of a brim (unless you got a huge ouncer), but the idea is just fab.

Check some of these out for inspiration:

So suitable, daisies for Marc Jacobs.

A single pink flower, timeless as Chanel.

And I'm also obsessed with using these bottles to hold incense:

Super edgy, perfect amount of darkness.

How to get started? Spritz away! I definitely recommend stopping by Barney's to check out their fragrance counter for the latest, most unique bottles. Obviously, that's part of the decor fun.

Xo.

Ignore It; Platform Gone Wrong.

Ok. So, I'm really having a hard time ignoring the chunky low platform "wedge" sandals that are out right now...both in department stores and on the streets...yikes! And when I say I'm having a hard time ignoring them, it's not in a good way.

What were these designers thinking?  
Out of comfort? Never a good idea.

Better question...what are these consumers thinking? These are the most hideous shoes, in all shapes and colors...unless of course the shape magically transforms itself into a 5.2-inch red sole of the heel.

 

Marni Slingback Wedge Sandal

$685

Oh dearest Marni, I just recently fell in love with you all over again with your newly renovated line of the classic Mary Jane...are you wanting to throw away this special thing we had with these disastrous slingback wedge sandals? Cringe, ankle strap to boot.

 

Chloé Platform Espadrille Sandal

$425

Not to mention you, Chloé...with your addition of a weathered wicker patio furniture set conversion to the platform sandal. And what is with that dull teal? Never have I heard of this shade of tanorexic camel being mixed with teal.

 

Christian Louboutin Cataclou

$695

For God's sake Louboutin, how could you? Stooping down to a 2-inch heel and shaving your spikes into studs? What kind of Cataclou crack are you on? I don't even believe there's a red sole hiding under this catastrophe.

I hope you understand where I'm coming from, dear reader. Please don't give in to this nightmare of a trend. As you see, even top of the line designers made this mistake. Don't even get me started on Fendi carelessly sabotaging their precious python on this design.

Xo.

Dating Gone Skinny: San Diego Edition.

 
A date doesn't always have to be Pretty Woman status for it to be a success. There are plenty of places to go that don't involve shopping on Rodeo Drive, flinging escargot across the restaurant, and hooking up on the lid of a grand piano.

Wining and dining is nice (and essential to falling in lust), but you don't have to soak your carbs in truffle oil and wash it all down with a bottle or two of wine...every night. I'm a huge fan of unconventional, health inspired dates.

I mean, you kill yourself at the gym for the guy so you can look good wearing minimal clothing, you might as well leave the date feeling like you're still the skinny b*tch you were an hour ago.

Give your reservation at Mr. A's a rain check while you check out these skinny places to flirt at in San Diego...

1. Head to Trifecta Tavern, located inside of Whole Foods Market Del Mar. Here, you'll find a huge assortment of beer and wine (reds, whites, and sparkling) and "healthy" tavern-esque style bites. I recommend a flute of bubbles & sushi! Ok ok, and the flatbread pizzas are amazing.

2. Get your booty to bBar Superfood Vitality Bar, also located in Del Mar, for a superfood smoothie and a protein bite (2 for $5...meant to be). Show your edgy side by ordering my favorite smoothie, the Rockstar! Super (food) hot.

3. The Belly of the Beast never sounded so sexy as it does coming from Underbelly, located in San Diego's chicly urban hang out, Little Italy. Order your noodles vegan and boost your metabolism with some hot hot spices and attractive people watching.

4. True Food Kitchen is an absolute necessity, located at Fashion Valley Mall (next to Hèrmes). Keep it virgin with a Kale Aid or liven up the fun with a coconut water infused cocktail. Obsessed with the seasonal menu items, get them while they're thriving!

5. Look good naked after leaving The Naked Cafe, there's one located in Point Loma and one in Encinitas. Opt for a variety of protein/carb/fat breakdown options on the menu and enjoy almond milk in your latte.

Coachella Weekend 1 Fashion Inspiration/Trends

 
If you're like me and decided way last minute to go to Coachella this upcoming weekend, you have absolutely no excuse to not pull together a super fabulously hippie/chic wardrobe. Why? Because fashionable festival goer, you have endless inspiration from last week's fashionistas that already set forth current current trends to go off of.

Check out what's trending now that you should definitely gain some inspiration from...

Actress Diane Kruger 

at the H&M Loves Music Coachella party. 

 

Alessandra Ambrosio 

at the LACOSTE L!VE desert pool party. 

 

DJs Geordon Nicol and Leigh Lezark 

at the LACOSTE L!VE desert pool party. 

 

Model Ireland Baldwin 

was unmissable at the festival. 

 

Katy Perry attended the 

Harper's BAZAAR Coachella poolside fete. 

 

More fab looks taken from this gallery at: telegraph.co.uk

 

Top Trends from Weekend 1:

1. Chic graphic tees

2. Crop tops

3. Patterned shorts

4. Uniquely shaped sunnies

5. Closed-toed shoes

A Sweet Chance to be Found.

"Getting lost should be seen as a sweet chance to be found.

Remember you belong everywhere."

-Derrick C. Brown