I was beyond excited when I found out Rodarte will unveil its
Fra Angelico collection this Saturday at the
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Presented in LACMA's Italian Renaissance Gallery, the collection will feature gowns by Kate and Laura Mulleavy-the duo behind L.A.-based fashion house Rodarte.
The collection is inspired by two iconic Italian art pieces-the Renaissance frescoes in the Monastery of San Marco by Fra Angelico, and the Baroque sculpture, Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The frescoes provide the rich color palette for the gowns in the collection.
Staying true to their signature style, the Rodarte gowns feature beautiful draping silhouettes and delicate silk fabrics. Several of the gowns are adorned with custom-made details, including silk flowers, hand-forged gold metallic accessories and Swarovski crystals.
LACMA says that the collection will enter its Costume and Textiles Department. The Department currently houses over 25,000 objects, each piece showcasing 2,000 years of development in textiles. The exhibit is housed in the Ahmanson Building, Level 3, and will run from December 17, 2011 to February 5, 2012.
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This week, the Pantone Color Institute revealed their official color of 2012-it's an energetic red-orange hue called Tangerine Tango, specifically known as 17-1463. The Pantone color guide is the universal authority on color. Throughout the year, the Pantone Color Institute scours the globe to determine what will be next year's hottest color. From interior design to traveling art shows, Pantone studies many industries to determine which hue is trending.
I love parties, and I love dresses-so the holiday season means another excuse to dress up and throw on some glitter and a sparkly dress. Living in L.A. means I don't have to cover up my cute find with a drab coat, so I was beyond excited when Lucky found 20 party dresses under $50. They all hit just above the knee, which means they will pair perfectly with some lace-up booties I recently ordered (which were so NOT under $50). The one pictured is definitely my favorite of the bunch. I love the sheer overlay, and the colors coordinate so well together. The detailed neckline is also quite adorable. Of course the list does have some duds, an ill-fitting number from H&M and some velvet material posing as a dress from American Apparel don't make me want to part from my $50. Luckily, those lame offerings are buried beneath unique designs from Pixie Market and Zara. Let the holiday party season begin!
I ran across a Time article that was about Burberry's new customization service, Burberry Bespoke. Unlike most luxury brands that offer customization options, Burberry's service allows customers to build a trench from scratch. According to Time, customers can create up to 12 million different combinations by having a vast amount of options such as fabric color, fox-fur collars, and brass-studded sleeves. 
