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The online fashion world has new hits that come to our very own desktops daily, including new fashion favorite, Vaunte. Creators Christian Leone and Leah Park set out for “Coveteur”-esque site that allows you to shop the closets of socialites, stylists, editors, models, and celebrities; the twist is in the way it has been customized to your personal style. Starting off with an invitation to the site, Vaunte is gaining momentum as a cool new way to shop and sell designer duds at a fraction of the costs, all personalized with stories behind the items put up for sale. Vaunte is a great new lifestyle website that has us glued to our computers.

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The 2013 Golden Globes set the stage last night for not only the awards, but the fashion statements our leading ladies made. A slew of colors donned the red carpet, but the presence of black, nude and white could not be denied. We loved Kate Hudson and Nicole Richie staying true to their Angeleno roots with glam bohemia, while Anne Hathaway came out as a modern day Audrey Hepburn in Chanel Couture. Giulliana Rancic, Marion Cotillard, and Kelly Osbourne were also on our radar making us jump for excitement for the upcoming Academy Awards!

All Images Via Racked LA

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Isabel Marant has finally opened its doors on our side of the pond at its newest outpost: Melrose Place. The long awaited store opening has fashionistas in a craze, bringing foot traffic to the coveted shopping area that has been fresh with new store openings for a good part of 2012. Marant chose this location for the West Coast because of its peaceful demeanor within the greenery, rather than a busy street like Rodeo Dr. or Robertson Blvd. Bonjour, Marant!

photo credit: Racked LA

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The new Louis Vuitton Mini video-ad caught our eye with our favorite fashion mavericks Hanneli Mustaparta, Elin Kling, and Miroslava Duma. The new accessory must have for Spring 2013!

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The Grove in LA is a one stop location for an adorable date night with friends or loved ones but is also a hub of fashionable goodness. In the passed couple months, the shopping destination has upped the quality with new store openings like J.Crew Men's, Madewell, Vince, and an all new Pop Carts boutique concept. Los Angeles favorite, Sprinkles, just opened up too along with Gordon Ramsay's restaurant, Fat Cow  Now we're never going to be able to leave The Grove!

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Don't confine yourself to only sparkle and shine for this Holiday season, broaden your horizons with a plethora of new ways to wear the Holiday look. Do shine in a more subtle way or mix it up with leather and suit dresses in monochromatic color palettes. Holiday soiree's are just around the corner so make sure you have that little something special to stand out from the crowd! All looks can be found on ShopBop.

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Sweaters are the staple piece for fall and we love the mix of intarsia that is being used as the must have for the season. Check out these awesome styles from ShopBop and be in the loop for fall sweaters.

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Will Leather Goods is taking it old school and just opened up a shop on Abbot Kinney Blvd where founder and CEO Bill Adler used to sell belt buckles a cool 30 years ago. The store fits in perfectly with the kitschy vibe of Venice Beach’s sought after boulevard and is a great place to go and find the perfect brown leather bag. This exciting news brings the eclectic shopper diversity when looking for a perfectly deconstructed handmade bag that will get them from Venice Beach to Robertson Blvd. Go check it out!

1360 Abbot Kinney Blvd

Venice Beach, CA

310.399.8700

image via Apparel News

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Happy Halloween Fashionistas! We're all in the industry because of our creativity, right? Well we think some of the top fashion ladies and it girls, Nicole Richie and Alexa Chung, had fabulous costumes for this year’s Halloween. Check out Nicole Richie as Troop Beverly Hills and Alexa Chung as a student from Rydell High. What were your favorite costumes this year?

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Downtown Los Angeles can finally breathe a sigh of relief because the City Target just opened up – we know, we’re excited too. Long gone are the days of wishing for a local Target because now it is just a hop, skip and a jump away from the Los Angeles Fashion District. Located at a newly renovated FigAt7th, the City Target will soon be garnished with openings of new restaurants and a brand new Sprinkles location. This is dangerous…Sprinkles and Target? We’re going to need longer lunch hours! If you’re in downtown LA…here’s the address:

735 S Figueroa St

Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Denim is Los Angeles' favorite staple and for about a year now, we've been taking a break and focusing on so much color. Look out ladies and gentlemen, the classic blue denim is back with fury keeping clean silhouettes or distressed silhouettes fresh with the back to basics style. Cue Lana Del Rey's "Blue Jeans...."

photo credit: Style.com

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Los Angeles had a jam packed schedule this Thursday: the VMA’s and Fashion’s Night Out. Robertson Blvd. and La Brea Blvd. was the place to be, studded with bloggers and the industry’s finest coming together to support the cause. Taking a break from all the color this summer, Fashionista’s dressed up in their finest duds as we spotted monochromatic black and white looks, a huge color combination for Fall. Both guys and girls showed that Los Angeles has impeccable style and is on the same wave length as the industries top influencers.

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It’s that time again – Fashion’s Night Out is right around the corner celebrating its 4th year. With an event that first started in New York, FNO has taken over the world into a full-fledged fashion event to not turn away from. This year’s campaign features some of the top fashion influencers including Michael Kors and Victoria Beckham, along with fashion’s favorite faces: Karlie Kloss and Arizona Muse. FNO’s campaign is also a star studded one with Justin Bieber as one of the main highlights. Be sure to get out there on September 6th no matter where you are to support Fashion’s Night Out for yet another year.

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Here’s your first look at the Men’s Spring 2013 show put together by our talented team of market analysts and our production team. Highlights from the show take inspiration from all around the world – from a Gatsby inspired fellow to a rugged beach boy. Check out the pictures for some spring 13 inspiration!

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G.I. Jane

With army looks being so cool for fall, go for an olive or camo outerwear piece that can translate as sophisticated when paired with even the edgiest of pieces.

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C. Wonder

Take the trip down to Orange County for the opening of C.Wonder at Fashion Island. Christopher Burch, ex-husband of Tory Burch, has set out to open the signature bright green doors on the California coast this month. The eclectic concept of C.Wonder is certainly drawing people to the store.