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December 13, 2005

Ready-to-Wear Yiddish

Give Shtetlwear for HanukkahWhat do you get when you mix one mensch, two shiksas and some high-grade cotton? No, it's not a joke. It's Shtetlwear, a hilariously irreverent new line of tees and underwear celebrating what the founders call a "garrulous goulash of German and Hebrew." Yiddish phrases like "nisht gefidelt" ("get over it"), "vilde chia" ("wild beast") and "gornisht mit gornisht" ("it adds up to zero") adorn short- and long-sleeved tees for men and women, as well fuchsia panties for the ladies and black drawers for the guys. Stock up now for Hanukkah. $18-$29, shtetlwear.com

December 13, 2005 at 12:03 AM in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 08, 2005

Me & Ro Accessorizes Melrose Place (L.A.)

Melrose Place shines even brighter with Me & RoIt’s about time Me & Ro opened an L.A. outpost (the much-adored jewelry line already has outposts in NoLita and Miami). But all will be forgiven when the city’s style set sees that the Melrose Place space is Me & Ro’s largest to date. Opened just last week, the shop features an expansive assortment of one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces (thousand-year-old Tibetan coral beads anyone?), plus all of the regular collections and greater options for men. 8405 Melrose Pl., (323) 782-1071

December 8, 2005 at 12:03 AM in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 05, 2005

Russell+Hazel Go Small

Russel+Hazel's minis are easily transportableTurns out downsizing isn’t always bad. In the world of Russell+Hazel, a stationery line long adored by the style-minded, it means new products that are proportioned just a smidge smaller. Now the company’s three-ring binders, filler paper and notebooks come mini in a host of bright hues like red-orange and lime, as well as standbys such as arctic white and charcoal. Plus, the smaller size makes it easy to throw into the season's oversized handbags and frees up space in briefcases. $8-$30, russellandhazel.com

December 5, 2005 at 12:05 AM in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink | Comments (0)

Petro Zillia's Rainbow-Bright Cause

Choose from one of four charities to donate the proceeds of your teeAs if Petro Zillia’s cheery colors and feminine shapes weren’t enough to make a girl feel happy. Now fans of the designer can feel even better about buying her wares with a new rainbow-bedecked philanthropy tee. Choose from a standard shirt in pink, green, grey or chocolate, or a cap-sleeve version in black or white. And don’t forget to select which charity (Project Angel Food, The Red Cross, Step Up Women's Network or The Art of Elysium) you’d like the proceeds to benefit. $24, shoppetrozillia.com

December 5, 2005 at 12:03 AM in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 01, 2005

The Argyle’s Hot New Spa (L.A.)

Make appointments with Philip B., Rita Hazen and top-notch massage therapistsAmande Scheer Demme’s Monday nights at the Argyle are so last season. Now the hottest spot inside the Sunset Boulevard hotel is the Argyle Salon & Spa, which officially opens for business today (though insiders and hotel guests have kept the place buzzing over the last few weeks). The new destination has brought together hair superstars like stylist Philip B. and colorist Rita Hazen (who will fly in monthly from NYC), as well as a bevy of talented massage therapists (tip: for deep-tissue, ask for Derek). argylela.com, (310) 623-9000

December 1, 2005 at 12:05 AM in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink | Comments (0)

November 29, 2005

Bushels of Apple Stores (L.A.)

With two new locations, there are ample Apples in L.A.Next up for Apple: world domination. Apple Store customers who frequent way-too-busy outpost at The Grove will be happy to hear that the design-and-tech experts have opened up shop down the street at the Beverly Center on the first floor next to Macy's. Meanwhile, Valley denizens can head to Sherman Oaks' Westfield Fashion Square to the second floor by Bloomie's for yet another new shop. Both stores feature the Studio and Genius bars for workshops and tech help.

November 29, 2005 at 12:03 AM in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink | Comments (0)

November 28, 2005

Coach Accessorizes Baby

Coach's stylish new baby collection is pretty in pink and blueOK, so baby probably doesn't care if her booties are emblazoned with Coach's signature "C," but mom and dad sure think they're cute. Take your pick from Coach's new line dedicated to the crawling set, including cashmere mittens and blankies, leather photo albums and enamel frames, and bitty teddy bears perfect for cuddling. And who can resist the baby bag, replete with a changing pad and plenty of pockets for bottles, toys and little bags of Cheerios? $28-$398, coach.com

November 28, 2005 at 12:05 AM in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink | Comments (0)

Suzanne Felsen Decks Melrose (L.A.)

Suzanne Felsen expands to MelroseJewelry designer extraordinaire Suzanne Felsen has just joined the parade of cool designers setting up shop on/near Melrose Place. Her second boutique (following the first in Bergamot Station) is now open, located just east of Marc, Marni, DVF and Temperley. The new space will carry Felsen's full array of tasteful creations for guys and gals, many with unique stones like Peruvian opals, mandarin garnets and rainbow moonstone. 8332 Melrose Ave., (323) 653-6400

November 28, 2005 at 12:03 AM in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink | Comments (0)

November 21, 2005

Madonna and Child

The mother of reinvention does it again with a lavish children's book set exclusively at Bergdorf GoodmanMoms who remember screaming in the front row at Madonna's "Like a Virgin" concert, lace gloves and all, will want to get their hands on one of the Material Girl's limited-edition children's book sets (perhaps more for themselves than their little ones). Only a thousand numbered sets are available, each with five books, an autographed letter, a Loren Long portrait of the pop star, and even a CD of the author reading her tomes for tots. Preorder now for Nov. 28 shipping. $300, bergdorfgoodman.com

November 21, 2005 at 12:05 AM in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink | Comments (0)

True Blue in Pasadena (L.A.)

Don't forget to stop by the new Tiffany & Co. in PasadenaAfter finding a fab vintage necklace with just the right patina at the Rose Bowl flea market, you can now pick up something new and shiny in a little blue box on your next excursion to Pasadena. Tiffany has just opened the doors to its first store in Pasadena, after a private cocktail soiree last Thursday. The sprawling interior is divided into smaller salon spaces for signature accessories by Elsa Peretti, Paloma Picasso and Jean Schlumberger. And, of course, there's an endless supply of girls' best friends. 68 W. Colorado Blvd., (626) 793-7424

November 21, 2005 at 12:03 AM in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink | Comments (0)