My Top-ish Model Moment

After a somewhat random (but most definitely fun!) chain of events, I recently found myself doing an editorial fashion shoot for a fabulous line of clothing called Funktional.

Now, I've watched as many episodes of America's Next Top Model as the next girl, but I've never attempted this kind of modeling myself (smizing seems really hard!).

Thanks to a great photographer (Sara!) and some ah-mazing clothes, it all seemed to work out alright.

The best/most exciting/most surprising part? Yesterday when I opened my daily email from Revolveclothing.com and saw myself modeling a Funktional jacket on their website! Check it out here!

That's me in a velvet blazer from Funktional's holiday collection.

To find out more about Funktional, visit their website at: funktionalcollection.com

Photos: Revolveclothing.com

There is a god

I hope you are prepared to get up out of your chair and RUN to Westwood the moment you finish reading this.

DSW Shoe Warehouse is having the single greatest shoe sale EVER.

The Westwood DSW is closing its doors.

ALL shoes are now on clearance, and clearance shoes are an ADDITIONAL 50% off.

Let me break it down for you. This means that all shoes are marked down 40-80%, and then you take 50% off of THAT price, and that's what you pay. It is gloriously insane.

Now is your chance to stock up on hot spring wedges (they will be everywhere this season!).

I scored 3 pairs (2 wedges and a flat sandal) for $30.72. Literally. I didn't believe it until I lived it, so for you skeptics out there, see the savings on my receipt below:

A source in the building told me that a rent increase is the reason DSW is leaving the location. I'm sad to see it go, but thrilled for the unexpected addition to my shoe family!

Photos: dsw.com, ABNI

Holiday Sale!

It's no secret, I'm a fan of Vince.

Last winter when I had to brave the cold of Park City, Utah, my first shopping stop was Vince.

Frankly, there aren't many places to go that are a) in LA, b) have actual sweaters - you know, ones with sleeves...that (gasp!) keep you warm, and c) carry attractive winter wear.

Thankfully, there is Vince, and it's that time again! Starting today, Vince is having a sale with up to 40% off select merchandise.

A Gift That Gives Back

Thanks to a great segment on Live with Regis and Kelly, I was introduced to these funky, fashion forward bracelets that give gift giving a new meaning.

The Feed 5 Bracelet ($15) is an affordable, on-trend bracelet made out of corn-based plastic. The really amazing part? The purchase of one bracelet provides FIVE meals for children in developing countries.

Photos: feedprojects.com

Thy leaves are so unchanging...?

So this blog is not fashion related (aaahhh!), but it's such a great concept, I just had to share.

This holiday season, instead of buying a tree that will dry up and shed to death in your living room, why not RENT a tree!?

That's right, you can rent a living tree from The Living Christmas Co., in a pot with it's roots still growing, that will go back to the nursery after the holidays and have a chance to continue growing.

Year after year you can request the same tree, building it right in to your annual family traditions, until it's too big for your living room. Once it outgrows it's ornaments, it will be permanently planted somewhere to make our world a more beautiful place.

Ranging from $50 to $135, this is a great option this holiday season. It's like giving the earth a Christmas present!

Check out this local news coverage on the company:

Video: abclocal.go.com/kabc

LBD alert!

Looking for the perfect LBD? Look no further! Los Angeles based Blaque Label has answered your prayers.

Not only is this basic LBD fitted and flirty, the vertical seams keep it classy, and it's under $100! For only $92 (at chickdowntown.com), can you afford to miss out on this staple?

Looking for something with a little more oomph? Try this fun lace LBD by the same designer.

Yes, it reminds me a bit of Britney's D&G mini, but this is a much less "exposing" version, at an affordable $135 (also at chickdowntown.com).

Photos: chickdowntown.com