Thanks Jennifer. . . Love your favorite stuff!

Hi Jennifer and welcome Mollie. It's so nice to have new friends. I just have to say I can't wait to get my Ojon from Jennifer's Favorite Things. That's such a great idea and so nice of you as it's expensive. I've never tried it before but if you say it's good then it must be and I can't wait to get mine.

I ordered the Language maxi dress and I can't wait to get that too. It's so beautiful and priced right. Love it! Love it! Love it!

I have a couple of fashion events to go to in the upcoming weeks and as the jlamore.com west coast reporter I need to look my very best.

Also, thanks for sending me the hand and body lotion too. I absolutely love it! I don't know how you find out about these products but, wow. That is such a great product and was such a surprise. I would have never thought to try it.

Lynn, Los Angeles

Welcome Mollie our new "J. LaMore Friend"

Hi Everyone: I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest shopping & blogging friend Mollie from Madison, WI. Mollie is the fashion & style writer for Brava Magazine located in Madison, WI and they are just about to launch a 'brava blog' on their website. I'm sure it will be a huge success as they will talk about all things fashion and style. As soon as her blog is up I'll let everyone know about it as I'm sure Mollie will too.

So once again welcome Mollie. It's so great to have you as a friend! As all of you know we blog about everything on the 'friends blog'

Jennifer

Perfect Top!

How sweet is this Language "Elephant Embroidered" Top?

The combination of the light blue and the cream stitching detailed embroidery gives such an innocent look to this ultra sexy top!

I love how it is styled with the Miss Me "Sunny" Jean. It's the perfect date night look :)

Kalyn

Holey Moley... I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening!!!

I'm excited for Jennifer's new "Favorite Things" blog. From a woman with such fabulous style and taste, I'm sure we'll learn some of her great fashion and beauty secrets! ;)

Unrelated to fashion, beauty, or style, I have a new favorite "treat" that I also must share with the J. LaMore friends. It's a LOW FAT gourmet donut!! (And yes, it's delicious!) It sounds too good to be true, but stay with me... Holey Donuts, based out of Brooklyn, New York, makes THE BEST DONUT I think I've ever tasted, and it just happens to be low fat and even low cal. (Seriously gals, how can we go wrong with that?) I've only tried the classic frosted vanilla, but it was way better than it's counterparts at Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Donuts, and healthier too (my Holey Donut weighed in at 3 grams of fat and 148 calories, compared to 12 grams of fat and 200 calories for an original glazed at Krispy Kreme or 19 grams of fat and 350 calories for a glazed cake donut at Dunkin').

Their varieties are sure to please anyone's sweet tooth; among others, flavors include Caramel Apple, Chocolate Crumb, Raspberry Graham Cracker, Toasted Coconut, and Boston Creme Oreo Cookie! (Nutrition figures vary by flavor, so check out their website for more info.)

I've already placed orders for my parents and friends. Keep them in the freezer and pop them in the micro for a warm, moist donut whenever your heart desires. Or just let them thaw in the box at room temp. (The website also offers, on occassion, special deals and discounts - I got 60 free donut holes with my last order!)

Definitely give these a try. You can finally have your donut and eat it too! ...And paired with a lowfat latte, you're in for a sinful-tasting breakfast without the guilt (or at least much less)! Amen to that!

Amanda in NY

My Weekly Favorite Item

I'm a hair care product junkie, there, I said it. I hate to admit it, but it's so true! I collect and try new hair products on a weekly basis, always searching for the best "new thing." It's quite typical for me to use the product a couple of times and then put it in my closet, never to come out again. I stopped searching for sprays that would make my hair shine when I found this weeks favorite item: Ojon Shine and Glossing Mist Spray.

I've been using the Ojon Shine and Glossing Mist Spray for years and completely love it. It's an unbelievable light weight spray, that actually adds shine and softness to my hair without weighing it down or making it look greasy. I style my hair as usual and when I'm finished, I lightly spray my entire head with this incredible spray. Voila, gorgeous hair!

You can find this incredible spray at Ojon.com or Sephora.com (and Sephora stores). It costs $28 for 2 ounces. Pricey, but worth it. For a limited time, lucky online shoppers at jlamore.com will get this $28 bottle of Ojon for free with any purchase! Be sure to enter promo code, "ojonshine" at checkout!

Enjoy!

Jennifer

I'm Loving the Language

OMG! I just came to J.LaMore.com and saw all the Whats New Language items! I really think that every piece is adorable....SPRING is in the air.....It's going to be hard to pick and choose which ones to get! My absolute favorite it the Language "Red Paisley" Maxi Dress! The color is so fresh and the style is to die for! I love it all!

Kalyn

Ashley Dupre at NY Fashion Week!

Being a reporter of any kind is easy when you have a scoop. Especially a real juicy one. And in fashion, the egos are large and so are the stories. Even if it really is kind of silly and not really important.

Much to the shock and dislike of designer Yigal Azrouel, sitting in the front row of his New York Fashion Week runway show was Ashley Dupre. You remember her, she was former New York Govenor Elliot Spitzer's favorite call girl who somehow slipped past the front row checker and watched the entire show looking fantastic and nabbing all the attention away from the designer. Ashley became "the buzz" of the show. (Ouch!. . . I think)

The story goes like this: Azrouel told WWD that he was reviewing the front row seating chart with People's Revolution, Kelly Cutrone and never saw Dupre's name on the list. "I don't know who she is or what she looks like. I didn't know she was there." Cutrone claims that Dupre crashed the show.

Dupre claims that she had been invited by Cutrone to attend the show and showed up with her manager Charles Suitt. Apparently Dupre is trying her hand at a singing career. (Who knew.)

By late afternoon Cutrone was doing damage control. Cutrone acknowledged she invited Dupre to the Davidelfin show at 4 p.m. and the Azrouel show was at 11 a.m. (Surely the one thing a former call girl knows how to do is tell time.) Cutrone claims that ". . . Dupre has never met Yigal Azrouel, does not know Yigal Azrouel, and is not wearing Yigal Azrouel. . . . " A declaration that did not satisfy Azrouel. (The horror of it all)

"I'm not going to work with Cutrone anymore," he said. "I'm trying to be calm about the situation but I'm really not happy about it."

OMG! See I told you it wasn't that big of a deal. Is this the wrong or right kind of publicity? So what's the problem if a former call girl sits in the front row of your show. She is gorgeous and more famous then you are. Get over it Yigal.

Lynn. Los Angeles

Vegas Market

I just returned from a buying trip in Las Vegas. I attended three separate shows and found so many incredible items for us!

One of my favorite new finds is a brand called 32 Flavors...by YBF. They specialize in printed t-shirts and cashmere sweaters. I can't wait to get them in! Expected delivery is 6/30/09. On a side note, the designer of the brand, Heidi Cornell, was just featured on the popular television show, Millionaire Matchmaker. She was the first woman millionaire to be featured on the program. Not only is she a successful designer, but she's absolutely gorgeous and a mom to a 16 month old daughter. As you can tell by this picture of her, she has it all going on!

Jennifer

Spring Fever!

Could winter be any worse?! I'm not sure why my parents decided that I should grow up in Wisconsin... there is nothing I hate more than snow and being cold!! I cannot wait for spring! I'm already planning my wardrobe for when it gets warm. I can't wait to wear dresses like this Miss Me "Lemon Drop" Dress! Yellow is the perfect spring color, and this dress is so great! The detailing is beautiful.

Now if only the snow would melt and the temps would rise....I'm counting down the days!

-Julie

An update on the The Oscar's!

Hi Jennifer: Congratulations on being voted in the top 100 online stores. I knew it all along but that's a big accomplishment. Wow! (I love your new hair by the way. So cute!) I love the new LookBook update too and this Flavio Castellani dress. Yummy!

As your humble west coast corespondent for all things glitzy and glamorous. I have a short personal report for you on this years Oscar week and weekend and let me tell you, it was anything but exciting. I was only invited to one Oscar party. One! Are you kidding me. I was shocked! Last year there wasn't enough time in the day to get to all the parties but this year the low key melancholy atmosphere was clearly on center stage and bummed everyone out. The normal list of parties to go to and be seen was, well, . . . . . in recession.

It seems that the talk of the town was not all the parties but all the people and businesses that weren't having parties. Cartier no suite. Not even a tent. Harry Winston and Choppard from Rodeo Drive only worked small gatherings out of their stores. (By invitation only)

Jimmy Choo was there, as usual, and so was Nadja Swarovski from the Swarovski fashion division. They had a big party on the rooftop of Thompson Beverly Hills Hotel. I couldn't get in this year because the attendance was limited 250 when last year it 750. So, my friends and I hung out in the hotel bar with around 500 hundred other frustrated wanna-be's and had a great time. I looked fantastic by the way and told everyone I met and ran into about jlamore.com.

Vanity Fair made a comeback this year but the party was low key at best. Thousands of people gathered to see if Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were going to show up. In addition, the swag bag give-a-ways came to a screeching end.

The one private party I did attend on Saturday night was exciting and wild so I made the best of it. No A-Lister's attended the event but the music was fantastic and the place was packed. Drinks flowed and all night and the limos and town cars all left the scene at 5:00am. Needless to say, I was tired on Sunday morning.

The big party everyone was talking about was the party Prince was throwing at a secret location. We spent most of Saturday night trying to figure out where it was going to be. Let me just say this that if you're going to a party, go to one put on by a rock star.

On Oscar night, my friends and I will be going to the Mercedes Benz viewing and after-party at the Montage Beverly Hills. This would be a fantastic party and a great place to meet new people and be seen.

(I was at a rock-n-roll party some time ago and it was wild. However, you were not allowed to bring in cameras or take pictures with cellphones and security was tight. If you broke a rule security would escort you out the back door and take your picture so you couldn't get back in. Needless to say I followed the rules.)

I have to go to work now. I'll be in touch.

Lynn, LA,CA

Chaudry

I just purchased the Chaudry "Romania" Tunic in blue! I'm very excited...I picture this worn with some light blue denim shorts and a silver pair of flat gladiator sandals. Of course I'm going to have to wait a while to wear that look since it's snowing in NY today :(

I'm definitely an early shopper when it comes to seasons changing. I just get too excited!

Kalyn

Oh, and I hope that I'm one of those lucky customers to get the Neutrogena lotion!!!!

My Weekly Favorite Item. . . !

Hi Everyone. I am starting a weekly favorite item where I write about my favorite things and will then give them away to a select few customers who place online orders. (It's first come first serve.)

Each week the new item will be something different and the item will vary in price and category.

This week the item is "Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Body Moisturizer and Daily Therapeutic Lotion, Original Fragrance. (not fragrance free as shown here) I use this product every day and love it. It's better then my Prada lotion which is 8 times the cost. I highly recommend it and you can get it at Walgreen's for about $8.50.

I use it everyday and the choice was perfect for the first item to give away to a select few customers. Please know that the give away may include five, ten or even twenty customers. Be sure to enter promo code "neutrobody" at checkout!

Good luck and I hope all of you enjoy this product.

Jennifer

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Add Shoes to their Elizabeth and James Line

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen are seriously my top 5 favorites! Not only are they absolutely beautiful but they're very unbelievably talented. If you've never checked out their clothing line Elizabeth and James you definitely should.

Ashley and Mary-Kate are now designing shoes for the line and they are to die for! Styles include strappy stilettos and moccasins!

Jessica

Movie time!

Last weekend I had the chance to go see the new movie Confessions of a Shopaholic based on the novel written by Sophie Kinsell. Isla Fisher is such a good little actress, extremely charming, and laugh out loud funny! I would definitely recommend going to see this movie if you're looking for something fun to do this weekend!

If anyone had the chance to see it also, let me know what you thought of the movie!

Jessica

J. LaMore in the Top 100 . . . . !

Hi everyone: I was just notified by Larisa from thefind.com that jlamore.com was listed in the top 100 for all online specialty stores. Wow! That's a big deal and a wonderful surprise! We're right up there with some of the biggest and the best and all of us at jlamore.com could not be happier.

I would also like to welcome Alicia, our newest model to jlamore.com. She has graced the home page and the LookBook with her beauty and we are so happy to have her as well.

I'm in Las Vegas right now on a buying trip and took a few minutes to write all of you on my 'crackberry' about the great news.

That's all for now as it's back to work for me..

Jennifer

Jeans Jeans Jeans

It always seems that I find the most amazing jeans when I'm not looking for jeans :) The Miss Me "Sunny" Jean fits like a glove and the worn out distressed look is taking over once again.

I can't wait to wear these when it starts getting a little warmer in WI with some sandals and a cute little top!

Even when I'm not in the market for a new pair of jeans...how could I pass up the perfect pair?

Jessica

Love the new hair . . . !

Hi Jennifer:

I must say that I absolutely love your new hair style and color. It's gorgeous and it's perfect for you. I'm so jealous! I have been looking around now for a new style as well.

I liked the previous cut and color but this is way better. It must be nice to wear your hair anyway you want and still look amazing!

I also see you're carrying Flavio Castelanni. Nice job there. It's gorgeous!

Can you even believe how beautiful Amanda from NY is? Is this like the beautiful people website or what?

Lynn LA, CA

New Hair

Jennifer: Your new look suits you - it's so chic - sophisticated and sassy at the same time! You're always changing things up (very Linda Evangelista)! I love it!!! I never have the gumption to make a significant change (my part, layers, and lipstick shade are the only real things that waver from season to season). ;)

For an event, on the other hand, I LOVE to play around with something new and different. (If I can get a professional in the mix to help, even better.) For my recent birthday in South Beach, I wanted something completely different from my usual long straight hair. With a Grecian-inspired dress (and a lot of humidity in Miami), I was convinced to do a tight kinky curl and dewy bronze makeup. Lots of fun.

When the seasons change, it's much easier to change my look with a new handbag, a new jacket, and new boots, heels, or sandals. I have a huge case of spring fever already, and it's only February. To bring my look into spring (during these still cold days), I live for color! The light blue My Tribe jacket, the grass green Yoana Baraschi boho dress, and the bright cobalt blue jabot carnaby top are perfect pieces to update me for spring, even as I endure the rest of this bitter, cold winter.... (South Beach, I miss you!!) ;)

-Amanda in NY

Before & After. . . . I Love it!

Well! Here is the before and after. See what I mean? The new look is fun, sexy, and a little edgy. The old style just ran out of "look" and a change was needed. Desperately! It's almost my very own style but you can see a few celebrity names in this style and color.

It's a big change from long hair to short and I catch myself in the mirror and a double take happens.

I couldn't be happier with this look and it took Misty a long time to work her magic. Let me know what you think.

Jennifer

New Look. Can't wait for Spring!

It was fun having everyone involved in trying to pick a new look for me. My old style just got old and a fresh start was needed.

All of us looked at many styles and I narrowed it down to a really blonde color and a cross between a couple of different cuts. All I knew is that I wanted to go short and blonde. I was open to almost anything.

As you can tell, going for a big change in a haircut and color is an ordeal. I wavered back and for for a week second guessing myself. ". . .Should I do it?" ". . . I don't know. . . " No! Yes! No!

Aaaarrrrgghhh. Just do it! I'm so happy I did because I love it!.

Jennifer

My New Look. . . !

Hi Everyone! The winter was too long and I couldn't take it anymore. I needed a change. This happens to me almost every year.

So, my hair is what gets the new look. I had my friend Misty give me the new cut and color after a week or so of pouring over different looks in all the fashion magazines.

My dog Ruby had her hair cut a few days ago but her cut wasn't that great. However, she doesn't care. Just give her a "Porky" treat from Rachel at Mad Cat and she's happy.

Jennifer

Gypsy 05 "Short Indah Silk" Dress

I'm obsessed with Gypsy 05. It's killer. A lot of celebrity's are also enjoying wearing Gypsy 05.

Their designs are original and the fabric is beautiful. Take a look at the Gypsy 05 "Short Indah Silk" Dress!

Jessica

T- Shirt

Lilla P is such a great brand. I always love how all her items are extremely soft and out of this world comfortable! I'm eyeing the Lilla P "Ruffle Neck" Top, it's so practical but the ruffles definitely add a little something special to the top. It will look great with just about anything!

Now to pick a color?

Kalyn

Lilla P "Origami Wrap" Top

I just watched the Lilla P "Origami Wrap" Top video and I'll have to say I am very impressed by all the ways that this wrap can be worn. I had to order it asap in both colors! It's just such a practical piece of clothing to have for all seasons and I'm very excited to wear the heck out of it!

Kalyn

Lilla P Origami Video

Hi Everyone! You have to check this out on how to wear the Lilla P Origami Wrap. This is an amazing idea and one of my favorite things this spring.

Jennifer

Jessica Simpson

I have to disagree with you Lynn about the photo of Jessica Simpson. I've had photo's taken of me before at the same angle and they always make me look heavier than I am! Any time a photographer shoots up at a subject, versus straight on, it always adds on the pounds.
I love this shot of Jessica, she looks amazing!


I'm seriously considering getting my hair cut short and colored very blonde (like Jessica's color in this picture). Does anyone have any suggestions or thoughts on this?





Jennifer

Great Look!

Jennifer Aniston looks very sexy in this "menswear" look. The jacket is very fitted and the pants have a edgy flare at the bottom. The necklaces make the outfit complete and I love the way that they're layered!

You can get Jennifer's look here at J.LaMore! Take a look at the Yoana Baraschi "70's Angel" Jacket, very similar and sexy!

Jessica

No please no. . . . .!

Hi Jennifer: When it comes to fashion and putting on a fashion show, there are few people more qualified then you. And I'm serious about that. Just be thankful you didn't have Jessica Simpson in your show for Autism. What happened to her? She's so pretty but look at her!

As you know I live in Los Angeles and beautiful people are everywhere and some of them actually have some talent. But Jessica Simpson cannot sing to save her life and now she's going the way of the old Britney and has pork'd out. Also, what's with the hideous belt thing she has going.

Can you help this poor woman? Look at those jeans!

You look fantastic by the way!

Lynn Los Angeles

Fashion for Autism. . . !

Hi Everyone: J. LaMore, The Rock Agency, and Ranghart Clothing all worked hard and put together a fashion show to raise money for Autism. A very worthy cause!

Raquel Repka, the owner of the Rock Agency, called one day and asked for my help, and of course, I jumped into action and agreed to supply 30 outfits for 15 models. The show was at a huge Night Club called "Scatz." I had never been to Scatz before and I must say the place is gigantic and a fantastic place for a fashion show.

As usual, when going to a place where hundreds of people are going and we're putting on a fashion show representing J. LaMore and jlamore.com, I want to look my best as well as put on a great show. Our number one goal was to raise money for Autism.

Unfortunately, Jessica and I never get to really enjoy the shows we put on as we're always back stage making everything perfect for the audience. However, it's exciting back stage with all the controlled chaos going on with hair & makeup, fittings, models, you name it, it's happening! We both love it!

And then, when the shows over, we have to bag everything up and get out of the way for the DJ who's next in line to put on a show. Putting on a great fashion show is a ton of work and we can only relax when all the clothing, handbags, accessories, etc., are locked safely away in the new J. LaMore van we bought for Lookbook shoots and fashion shows. Without Jessica there to help and work hard we never would have been able to do it. Thanks 'Jessicat'!

I'm not sure how much money was raised for Autism, but from the word on the street, everyone was happy.

That's all for now!

Jennifer

More Fashion Show Pictures

The girls got to walk with the cute Ränghärt models.

Gorgeous in green!

The Finale!

Great Fashion Show Pics!

Hi Jennifer! I really loved the pictures of the fashion show. What great fun and a good cause too! The models look beautiful and Jessica and Mandy look fantastic as well. I keep asking you where do you find such beautiful women? Amazing!

I see you have the My Tribe Fuschia and the light brown tie dye colored "Francesca" dress. Do you think I would like it?

Please let me know.

Lynn ,Los Angeles