Plastic Surgery, Big Expensive Cars, Gated Communities…Orange County!!

By: Lana Leazer

Can’t put my finger on it, but I guess you can say that I have an obsession with Orange Counties Coastal Communities. I feel like an eager college freshman girl desperately trying to break into that “it” sorority. And no, this is not brought on by the much publicized, glitzy shows of “The OC”, “The Real Housewives of Orange County” or two MTV’s series, “The Real Laguna Beach and Newport Beach”. What delights me about Orange County’s coveted beaches is its’ beautiful mix of artists, surfers, gorgeous scenery and expensive opulence all wrapped in one. Coming from living from Playa Del Rey, Ca, which has a mixture of this but lacks the artistic and surfer community, one could see my magnetism towards it.

Balboa Island of Newport Beach is absolutely charming with its tight streets, small cafes, and unique shops that give it a New England & European flair mixed in one. Laguna Beach in particular is a wonderful host of some highly unusual, innovative and divine creations representing the art community, not to mention, some of the most romantic, high-end classic hotels like The Montage, St. Regis and Ritz Carlton. Then we cut to Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza with their host of some of the World’s and US’s most prized fashion boutiques.

Fashion Island is just amazing. I love its outdoor mall with its tranquil Koi Pond and soothing fountains surrounded by some of the hottest stores. Recently, I was invited to their first annual anniversary event of Style 2020. For those who don’t know, Style 2020 is a place for ladies who adore clothing and shopping, but have know idea HOW to put their wardrobe and styles together. Style 2020 houses some top celebrity stylists and fashion gurus who have decided to bring the red carpet Hollywood looks to the Orange County woman. Upon consultation, they get a sense of WHO you are and bring the inside of YOU to showcase your persona thru styling tips and techniques. Every month, they host an event with different themes to go over the latest trends and designs. For their Anniversary, they focused on Trina Turk, Graduation Gifts and Things for Men!!

I must tell you. I was so pleasantly surprised when I arrived there for a second time. Their staff was so gracious and made sure to come up to me personally to welcome me back to their showroom. It had been several months since my first visit, but they remembered me, embraced me as one of them and insured my needs were met. Guests were treated to delightful hors d’oeuvres, champagne, a private Runway Show of Trina Turk Designs and a lovely gift bag with great discounts www.mystyle2020.com.

Add a comment May 17, 2010

Curvy Girls DO Network

By: Lana Leazer

I’m very proud to say that I love my curvaceous figure and happen to represent one of the hottest designers, B & Lu, www.bandlu.com, whose creations have been mentioned in Upscale, Glamour Magazine and designer, Christine Scholl who was featured on the Tyra Banks Show!!! Every since I took on their publicity, I often wear their clothing and without fail, I’m always complimented. This year has started with a bang for them with getting Gabourey Sidibe to wear the clothing on the red carpet and Chelsea Lately. This was truly has astounding! It’s wonderful that the market is starting to recognize curvy women, but it’s truly a gift to have the curvy women embrace their designs and find out who we ALL are.

Recently, Chenese Lewis, model, actress and radio show host of Plus Model Magazine held an amazing networking event for curvy women. This event was held at the new great big eclectic space of MGI Studios, the owner Marlene Hoffman is also a creator of Naked Minerals Make Up line. Guests were treated to free raffle tickets with prizes given away by Curvy Girl Clothing, Hips and Curves, complimentary photo shoot packages and Svoboda Denim Designs. I personally won a certificate from Curvy Girl Clothing!!

Networking opportunities were abundant as models, designers, photographers and stylists were all gathered. While I was there, it was so nice to meet other gorgeous women of all sizes who weren’t concerned about eating, actually sitting down and really noshing together while conversating over the latest controversial Lane Bryant commercial and expressing what we wish to see more designers come up with to compliment our physiques. Truly embracing, loving and welcoming our god given assets!!

Chenese introduced us to speed networking where we had to do an individual meet and greet in 3 minutes. During that experience, I met some beautiful models, new designers and other writers. Plusologie is a new designer to look out for in the future. If you like romantic, feminine, frilly but classy, you will like them!

All and all, I thought I was only going to be there an hour and half, I stayed for three hours, need I say more? Yay, Curvy Girls!! Hopefully, more events are to come.

Add a comment May 17, 2010