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Pasadena designers behind Rodarte created scene-setting costumes for ‘Black Swan’

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Evelyn Barge

If you’re paying even a modicum of attention to the Hollywood awards season, you may have heard of a little film called “Black Swan.” Actress Natalie Portman is knee-deep in praise and various honorary statuettes for her lead performance in … Continue reading →

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Shop the block: Putting in face time at Zoey Van Jones – Brow Studio

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Evelyn Barge

Tucked away in Kendall Alley, Zoey Van Jones – Brow Studio is an inviting, loft-style space with exposed brick elements, bare-bulb pendants and bright track lighting. Leader Zoey Van Jones and her team of experts masterfully wield the tools to … Continue reading →

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Shop the block: Skate into Billy’s Boardshop in Montrose

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet   Even outside the Montrose Village, there’s no place that does authentic skate-shop quite like Billy’s. The store has been around, in different locations, since the ’70s and is an auteur of California skater style. Trust its staff for your … Continue reading →

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Royalty in the making: 2011 Rose Queen and Court before-and-after photos

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet Though the big reveal was held indoors this morning due to rain, there wasn’t anything damp about spirits when Evanne Elizabeth Friedmann was announced 2011 Rose Queen. So what happens when an average Pasadena-area high-schooler or college student is … Continue reading →

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Shop the block: There’s plenty of EyeCandy at this modern, minimalist beauty bar in Montrose

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet This ultramodern beauty bar is boiled down to an essence: It focuses entirely on beauty treatments for the face. Threading, make-up application and facials comprise the menu of options. EyeCandy‘s expert threaders will design the perfect eyebrow arch for you, … Continue reading →

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Shop the block: Bella’s boutique chic on Honolulu Avenue in Montrose

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet A familiar face on the Montrose shopping scene, Bella has been around for more than a decade, and the women’s boutique is now under new ownership. Customize your wardrobe by pairing designer jeans, tops, dresses and coats with one-of-a-kind … Continue reading →

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Rodarte: Pasadena-raised fashion designers bring Arts and Crafts style to New York Fashion Week

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet Rodarte began in Pasadena, and the sisters behind the Los Angeles-based fashion label are once again drawing oceans of praise at New York Fashion Week. For their spring 2011 collection, Laura and Kate Mulleavy balanced their legendary streak of … Continue reading →

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Shop the block: L&G Fashion Boutique, 302 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

This boutique is brimming with you-can-do-no-wrong ensembles for summer and beyond. Draw them in with turquoise and sea-foam delights that can be worn afternoon or, paired with heels, at night. Indeed, the array of colorful fabrics and accessories on hand … Continue reading →

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Shop the block: Verita Salon, 111 E. Lime Ave., Monrovia

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

With its modernized art-deco space accented by dripping crystal pendant lights, Verita plays on the edge of luxury and elegance, while still offering that intimate small-town salon experience to puts you at ease among friends. Verita stylists are masters of … Continue reading →

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Photos: The height of hair styling at Crowned Studio in Pasadena

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

>>GO  After working with the folks at Crowned Studio in Pasadena to create the cover look for April’s issue of Rose Magazine, owner Andrea Auman invited our photographer in to the East Green Street hair salon to capture some of the … Continue reading →

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