Lifestyle Clothiers

ZigZag print West Kei top @ Von Maur

2012-01-29T10:47:00.001-08:00

This is a Robin's egg Blue top from Freeway

2012-01-27T21:46:00.000-08:00

You can find this at ModCloth.com

Sweet sweater with a sheer neckline from Freeway

2012-01-27T21:37:00.001-08:00

You can find this Freeway sweater at ModCloth

A dotty little black dress at Lulu's

2012-01-27T21:35:00.000-08:00

From Freeway , a soft pleared dress with red pindot's.

Romantic and soft pleated blouse at ModCloth.com

2012-01-27T21:33:00.000-08:00

Shop modCloth.com for Freeway blouses

Shopnastygal.com for Freeway bandage skirts

2012-01-27T21:31:00.001-08:00

Freeway Bandage skirts

Space Dye sweater from Andree

2012-01-20T12:53:00.001-08:00

West Kei stripe Mini is avail at ALLOY

2012-01-20T12:51:00.000-08:00

You can find this West Kei top at Lord & Taylor

2011-12-15T12:27:00.001-08:00

You can find this Freeway sweater at Urban Outfitter's

2011-12-15T12:24:00.001-08:00

Shop Freeway blouses at Lulu.com

2011-11-30T19:01:00.001-08:00

Bandage skirts in Color from Freeway

2011-11-04T10:07:00.000-07:00

You will be able to find these bandage skirts in December at Nastgal.com

West Kei Spring 2012

2011-09-28T16:42:00.001-07:00

MAGIC likes us....

2011-08-28T13:26:00.000-07:00

Chiffon polka dot dress from FREEWAY

West Kei top at Nordstrom

2011-08-02T10:22:00.000-07:00

New color's have arrived from West Kei at Nordstrom.

Gracia in Cosmo

2011-07-14T17:03:00.001-07:00

Gracia floral blouse

2011-07-14T16:59:00.001-07:00

Gracia in People Style Watch

2011-06-16T14:50:00.000-07:00

Our silk romper with a tribal feather is avail in Teal, Mustard, and Fushia.

Gracia Maxi dress

2011-06-02T08:42:00.000-07:00

Gracia maxi dress availabe at Lifestyle Clothiers

Summer has arrived - West Kei sheer top's

2011-06-02T08:41:00.001-07:00

West Kei top's can be found at Nordstrom's

New West Kei items at Nordstrom

2011-05-20T11:46:00.001-07:00

Best Seller's from the FAME show

2011-05-11T12:53:00.000-07:00

Freeway Apparel at Lifestyle Clothiers

2011-03-31T16:46:00.001-07:00

Nordstrom sheer stripes from West Kei

2011-03-28T21:15:00.001-07:00

Sheer novelty knit's from West Kei at Nordstrom.com

Sprintgtime at Cache

2011-03-28T21:13:00.000-07:00

Roses are blooming with Cache T shirt's...

Gracia in People Style Watch

2011-03-08T16:19:00.000-08:00

Gracia in Essence Magazine

2011-03-08T16:14:00.000-08:00

West Kei shadow stripe top @ Nordstrom.com

2011-03-04T15:40:00.000-08:00

Gracia in People Style Watch

2011-02-12T12:57:00.001-08:00

West Kei at Nordstrom's POV dept

2011-02-12T12:55:00.000-08:00

New at Nordstroms POV- West Kei

2011-02-10T14:46:00.000-08:00

Vegas Baby

2011-02-08T09:46:00.000-08:00

West Kei shadow stripe top at Nordstrom

2011-01-29T12:23:00.000-08:00

Gracia in the press

2011-01-26T11:18:00.000-08:00

Cache new Spring tees

2011-01-16T16:08:00.001-08:00

Gracia in OK Magazine

2011-01-16T11:51:00.000-08:00

Gracia press in Redbook feb 2011

2011-01-15T14:30:00.000-08:00

Gracia is in this month's issue of Essence

2011-01-15T14:28:00.000-08:00

West Kei stripe top at Nordstroms.com

2010-11-17T16:53:00.000-08:00

This is a best seller and can be found in the POV dept in Nordstrom's. $44 retail, avail in 3 color's.

WEST KEI

Gracia as seen in Latina magazine

2010-11-12T10:12:00.000-08:00

Gracia in People

2010-11-08T11:47:00.001-08:00

Gracia in People Style Watch

2010-11-08T11:44:00.000-08:00

Anu natural scarves in People Magazine

2010-10-28T10:08:00.001-07:00

West Kei avail at Arden B

2010-10-22T09:43:00.001-07:00

Gracia skirt in Life & Style Weekly Magazine

2010-10-16T11:55:00.001-07:00

Gracia sequin jacket in Life & Style Weekly

2010-10-16T10:22:00.000-07:00

Gracia in Redbook Magazine

2010-10-15T18:01:00.001-07:00

Gracia in Cosmopolitan Magazine

2010-10-15T17:36:00.000-07:00

Gracia sequin legging in In Style magazine

2010-10-02T14:23:00.001-07:00

Glee girls wearing Anu by natural

2010-10-02T10:18:00.001-07:00

JoJo wearing Gracia skirt

2010-10-02T09:42:00.000-07:00

Kristin Cavallari in Gracia

2010-10-02T09:39:00.001-07:00

Gracia sequin jacket on Lauren Conrad

2010-10-01T10:55:00.000-07:00

In Stock now from Gracia

Just arrived at Cache

2010-09-22T14:22:00.001-07:00

The great Pat Clevenland at Z Spoke at Zac Posen's show

2010-09-16T14:57:00.001-07:00

Hello Visitors.

Yes I must say that the age defying Pat Cleveland, one of the original Halstonettes, (in turq cardigan, looked absolutely at the Z Spoke diffusion line by Zac Posen.

Of course she was there to lend support to her equally ravishing daughter Anna van Ravenstein who walked the runway, absolutely thrilled and seen here in the birds of paradise full make up.

Cheers to Pat Cleveland!!!

Behnaz Sarafpour Visuals SPRING/SUMMER 2011

2010-09-16T14:22:00.000-07:00

This presentation in its simplicity further enhances this collection to its maximum potential.

Behnaz Sarafpour SPRING/SUMMER 2011

2010-09-16T14:07:00.000-07:00

Ethereal and simply stunning are the captions that would highlight the SPRING/SUMMER 2011 collection. Delicate sheers and natural hues dominate not only this marvelous capsule collection but across a wide swath throughout Fashion Week.
Delicate ribbons of grosgrain bind ankles as is the case with this collection hold true. Several versions in thonged leathers emerge at others.
Visuals of the presentation Behnaz Sarafpour illustrate a few of the trends seen the past few days.

YSL MANIFESTO

2010-09-16T13:40:00.000-07:00

Hello Hello visitors,

Running around for the infamous Yves Saint Laurent MANIFESTO was quite an adventure. Rumours regarding it began circulating last week until confirmations emerged via TWITTER and the website racked.com

Not only is the MANIFESTO with the beloved Daria Werbowy a keeper, but the wristlet/zippered folder a true limited edition jewel.

Timings and locations were not disclosed but finally when it did it was every man/woman for themselves. Personally I was successful at the third location, the Chelsea Market.

This shot was outside the Lincoln Center Fashion Week venue, where the YSL team were handing out the precious cargo to only lucky few. The wristlet itself is a clean white slate with the YSL logo shouting out in all its glory!!!!!

These pieces are already up on EBAY for about $40 a pop!!!

If you must then go right ahead to covet the elusive merchandise. Till the next one emerges......

Pink is the color for October - Anu by Naturals

2010-09-09T10:02:00.000-07:00

Anu by Natural in "O" Magazine

2010-09-08T21:45:00.001-07:00

Pink is the color for October say's "O" Magazine

Gracia in WWD

2010-08-23T21:05:00.000-07:00

Gracia on the cover of WWD Magic edition in our nautical striped dress

Gracia at Lifestyle Clothiers.com

2010-08-23T11:37:00.001-07:00

Gracia is available at Lifestyle Clothiers

2010-08-21T18:29:00.000-07:00

Cache rocks a sequin zebra tank

2010-07-26T20:27:00.001-07:00

West Kei at Nordstrom

2010-07-16T09:59:00.000-07:00

West Kei has just landed at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

Make sure to stop by and see West Kei items in the POV dept.

Anu by Natural - Fave zig zag scarf

2010-06-29T13:15:00.000-07:00

This scarf from Anu by natural is a Favorite of Oprah's. 20% of proceeds will be donated to the Susan G Komen breat cancer foundation.

Gracia Ostrich feather skirt for Fall

2010-06-18T08:59:00.001-07:00

Gracia in Life & Style Weekly

2010-06-14T13:24:00.000-07:00

Ariela at her senior prom

2010-06-13T10:20:00.000-07:00

Anu by Natural scarves

2010-06-12T12:50:00.001-07:00

West Kei available at Nordstroms

2010-05-25T09:12:00.001-07:00

West Kei is now available online ansd in stores at Nordstrom's POV dept..

Anu by Natural scarves and the cast from GLEE

2010-05-14T16:47:00.000-07:00

West Kei is at Nordstrom's

2010-05-07T13:30:00.000-07:00

West Kei is now at Nordstrom's nationwide in the POV department. Stop by and see all the great item's from West Kei.

Shop at Metro Park

2010-04-30T13:35:00.001-07:00

West Kei antique floral print top

2010-04-28T13:23:00.000-07:00

Anna Wintour's Heartfelt tribute to IRVING PENN

2010-04-25T15:22:00.000-07:00

PETA activists were the unofficial hosts greeting both students and invitees at the Pratt’s campus with rather disturbing banners, a cause that they have been championing and waging a war as nearly as long as Anna Wintour’s tenure at VOGUE for supporting the fur industry .
Oblivious to the shenanigans outside, the attendance was up to full capacity for the President’s Lecture Series, after a brief introduction by the President of Pratt, Dr. Thomas F. Schutte of Anna Wintour, Editor-in Chief of VOGUE walked took to the podium in an elegant Prada raw silk coat to what would be a deeply moving tribute to the late Irving Penn.
For an intensely accomplished yet very private individual, for me personally, has Ms. Wintour been willing to expose albeit unintentionally her vulnerability. Whether being asked on how the rest of her family viewed of what success meant to her in the R.J. Cutler documentary THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE; and her emotional quivering farewell conclusion to the passing of the last remaining geniuses of a bygone era.
For her as a young editor working her way into steering a legendary title and professing to an “intellectual crush” was no easy feat, while being guided under the late Condé Nast editorial director , Alexander Liberman and of course Irving Penn.
Although several suggestions were opposed by the elusive photographer whenever Anna gently forwarded to Mr. Penn as he was always referred to, the final portrait that were eventually made it were some of the most thought provoking yet a complete most memorable images that stood in sharp contrast to the rest of the editorial pictures rendered by other commissioned photographers.
One of the very first to make an impact then to newly appointed editor-in-chief was the Cleopatra’s Eye-comprising a heavily kolhed eye alabaster beauty with a stark red slithering snake against the cheek- that had Anna remark “ When the photograph came in, it opened my eye to the greatness he had.”
Penn liked photographing “strong women and not waifs.” Irving empathized with the deeply saddened Nicole Kidman, who at the time was going through a personal turmoil but ecstatic at the same time to have been honored to have her portrait taken by the master himself, captured in a black and white rendition of her peering at the camera with one hand obscuring her seductive lips while her hair formed a halo of coils gently framing the face and bare shoulders. That May 2007 issue won the coveted award for the cover with a soft lit profile of the actress in a backless Christian Lacroix gown; with the least amount of captions to the horror of Anna that “it will only sell one issue,” but was indeed one of the best selling issues on the contrary to Anna’s skepticism.
Photographing celebrities was treated an utmost disdain whenever an assignment required Irving Penn to fulfill. But something strange occurred, when the famed artist and director Julian Schnabel sat for him, not long before his death. He wanted to know more of the subject so had a pleasant conversation and thus captured the very essence of who this individual was. When the photo session drew to a close, Mr. Schnabel commented rather poignantly that he regretted that the session came to an end.
Always dressed impeccably into his blazer, trousers and trilby hat, Irving Penn always kept to this practice from his Greenwich village apartment to his studio, greet everyone, proceed to change into a t-shirt and jeans to begin his craft and back again to the original ensemble when he exited, not without bidding everyone goodbye or asking to convey the message if an assistant was not around, this trait did not go unnoticed by the editor. Indeed he was from another far more elegant period and lamented to Anna-whenever they had lunch only of his choice, the Union Square Café or Il Cantinori - on why had VOGUE become so commercial , how everything had titles over it…”Anna, I don’t understand how you can do this.” He commented on how it was so much simpler when the models would do their own hair and makeup, and that actors and actresses came in without an entourage.
An occasional acceptance for an extended invitation to dinner, in this particular incident at Oscar de la Renta’s residence by the reclusive photographer came as a pleasant surprise even to Anna. Mayor Bloomberg as well as Henry Kravis was also invited to which he said “Oh, this is a mogul dinner.” Then there was another time when Anna was indirectly rather politely suggested not to refer to him as “Mr. Penn, but simply Penn” when he stood up to give a speech, to which she complied to with humor and grace.
Finally Anna ended her tribute to “One of the most important artists of the 21st century whose greatness was beyond dispute.” She addressed that he was instrumental to the editor she is today that “He made me a better editor. “
Hamish Bowles, the European editor at large rendered a brief historical presentation of the photographers who presided at the very beginning of VOGUE’s inception till the present day image makers. After its informative study with the slide show a few pre- screened questions were chosen to answer. The response to a query regarding the role of bloggers, Anna was very generous saying that at VOGUE, “We love as much coverage of fashion as possible. We don’t care at all where it comes from, and we embrace bloggers and video and social networking, and anyone that’s talking about fashion is a good thing. And we now have our own website that incorporates all of that. But I think what’s interesting to us with this new phenomenon that ‘everyone’s a fashion editor, everyone’s a fashion writer’ is that all of that actually helps VOGUE, because we have access and the understanding of fashion that, forgive me, but maybe some bloggers and some of the newcomers to this world have a little bit less experience of, but as I said the more the merrier. We embrace it.”
More elation awaited, while the radiantly Oscar de la Renta clad honoree was the formally inducted into the American Editors Hall of Fame during the National Magazine Awards, held at he Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. Patrick Wintour, The Gaurdian’s political editor and Wintour’s younger brother was unable to attend due to the Icelandic volcanic eruption; a taped message was screened in front of London’s Parliament. “I understand it’s like the John Wayne award, for someone who’s been around for a long time and hasn’t won any prizes, so it’s very sweet of you to think of the old girl at this stage.”
And with that he added with sincere admiration that “she’s a creative force and although many devilish things have been written about her, she’s my guardian angel.”
What is next on her agenda, but to co-host the Costume Institute Gala whose theme is “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity,” on May 3rd at the Metropolitan Museum of Arts but with who else, Oprah Winfrey.

Lifestyle Clothiers to open New York Showroom

2010-04-25T09:58:00.000-07:00

It was bound to happen sooner or later...

Lifestyle Clothiers is opening an East Coast location.

Stop in and visit us in our new

New York Showroom..

We are located at

252 West 38th St suite 701

Market Week in New York is June 7-11th

Los Angeles Market is June 14-17th

See you then....

Cache has great wear now T's

2010-04-05T12:42:00.000-07:00

Gracia is featured at WWD Magic show

2010-02-18T21:23:00.001-08:00

What a compliment... The Fashion team for the WWD Magic show selected four GRACIA top's/

Dimri Floral blouse in "Real Simple" Mag

2010-02-08T17:03:00.000-08:00

Marie Claire loves Dimri

2010-02-05T17:41:00.000-08:00

Dimri skirts are delightful

2010-02-05T17:40:00.000-08:00

Lucky Magazine features Dimri

2010-02-01T17:30:00.000-08:00

Dimri chiffon skirts hit's the newstands

2010-01-07T19:43:00.001-08:00

Vanessa Hudgens wears Anu by Natural

2009-12-21T14:35:00.000-08:00

In Touch Mag features our Dimri fur vest

2009-12-17T16:12:00.001-08:00

Justine Magazine features Anu by Natural

2009-12-15T15:44:00.000-08:00

People Mag features Gracia NY

2009-12-14T15:43:00.000-08:00

Anu By Natural as seen on Stephanie Pratt

2009-12-12T19:45:00.001-08:00

It's the holidays and it seems like everyone is attending "Jingle Ball"

Who did we see there?

Stephanie Pratt and Joanna Krupa wearing Anu by Natural scarves.

Sequin Gracia Jacket

2009-12-12T19:16:00.000-08:00

Fashion is all a glitter with sequin everything this season.

The apple does not fall far from the tree, as Madonna's daughter , Lourdes Leon wears a "Gracia" sequin jacket while visiting NYC.

Hilary Clinton wear's Anu by Natural

2009-12-07T09:11:00.000-08:00

Hilary has a fashion sense...

'The City' Take Heed on Work Relation Dynamics

2009-12-05T12:24:00.000-08:00

Anyone about to enter the work force should take heed with 'The City' as a phenomenal case study to navigate its treacherous waters.

Those who are veterans at it can still improve on theirs, especially when riding out the recession.

Do not insult and or undermine your immediate boss or your boss period. Ultimately it is always about power struggle and is as old as time; mix in egos with power and you have a lethal combination.
Most importantly keeping a cool head works wonders, never try to have the last word if you are a 'minion', it has no weight and the 'minion' will lose.

Being courteous and always open to flexibility does wonders, and believe me; the 'boss' will most likely 'stick their neck out' or go out on a limb on your behalf. They can make things work out for you.

If you are following the so called reality show, this much is true; the dynamics of the professional relationship rings very true indeed.
Case in point, Kelly- founder of the public relations firm, People's Revolution- will do almost anything for the central character of the show, the level headed soft spoken girl , Whitney. Which also means reprimanding her for her own good.

Then you have Olivia, an absolutely ravishing Upper East princess who is super sharp, speaks her mind and a little conceited, which unfortunately does not fare well with her immediate boss Erin, Director of Public Relations at ELLE magazine, when she rubs her the wrong way from day one. So every step of the way Olivia is met with nightmarish, resistance from Erin.
Not a wise move at all, and can almost be fatal for one's career.

So always play your cards well people, it is ultimately not about how great one is at their job but how you deal with the powers that be who are responsible for your well being or future.

If conflicts do arise and there is no resolving the problem then it is time to move on, only when there is another job waiting; otherwise forget it and stick it out.

Hope this advice is heeded, and serves you well people.

LADY GAGA, can we ask for more?

2009-12-05T12:06:00.000-08:00

Hello hello,

Please go to MTV.com and scroll to 'Web Exclusives, Live Performances' that leads to 'Spankin' New Music Week: Lady Gaga' in order to get the complete scoop of her interviews, her thoughts on her music; its thought provoking concepts; the inspiration behind some of her extraordinary looks on fashion; reasons behind what certain singles mean to her from her album; the dual image of blond and brunette for her latest album and so much more.

The interview digs a little deep further to understand exactly where she comes from as well.

Bonus clips of her videos as well as the duo gig with Beyonce 'Video phone', a highly sexual Lady Gaga with the queen of R&B sprinkled between her interview soundbites.

Enjoy!!!!

Paula Abdul wears a DImri vest

2009-12-02T20:37:00.001-08:00

Emily Van de Camp wears Dimri...

2009-12-02T20:19:00.001-08:00

SCJ Ruth Bader Ginsburg wearing Anu by Naturals

2009-12-02T13:31:00.000-08:00

Hail to the new king ADAM LAMBERT

2009-11-28T16:39:00.000-08:00

Why is the poor American Idol crucified for his perfomance at the American Music Awards, on the ABC network ?

Yes, I agree the man on man kiss and the simulation of 'giving head' was scandalous, but because as Adam said that being 'gay' and the double standard of the industry, is what is driving this debate for almost a week.

Ultimately it served him very well, the release of his album was very well received. He understands very well the importance of product placement, as they say 'any publicity is good publicity'.

Concluding the award show with the outrageous act was brilliant calculated move, even though being dropped from the GOOD MORNING AMERICA on ABC, further drove the controversy, but he was picked up by CBS's EARLY SHOW.

So, Mr. Lambert, may your star rise and shine even brighter!!!

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Return of the 'Dynasty' Shoulders on UGLY BETTY

2009-11-28T16:24:00.000-08:00

To anyone including haters of 'Ugly Betty', the show will not go out quietly despite it early signs of demise but more importantly, it is the ultimate showcase of great GREAT CLOTHES.

It is here to stay. If anyone has watched last night's episode, Vanessa Williams character- Wilhelmina Slater' had the most awesome changes with the emphasis on the shoulders.

Two were in various shades of the eye catching lapis or the electric cobalt blue. All dresses were nipped at the waist, the first was a fabulous jacket with exaggerated lapels, another was the harking back of the draped shoulders and the last an elegant one shouldered black sheath with a square like shoulder and a platinum necklace that linked itself at the chest.

Let this be an exercise while trying to emulate the 80s', it comes with a huge difference, the shoulders have an almost origami like square shape; or bejeweled over a slight pronounced cap like form.

So cheers to the SHOULDER!!!

The Gaga oracles

2009-11-28T15:11:00.000-08:00

Never has Lady Gaga, for me at least been so openly honest from all her interview.

Catch that interview when she sat with Ellen DeGeneres, ellen.warnerbros.com,to talk about how thankful that her father had taken her advice to go in for heart surgery, for which the single 'Speechless' was dedicated to- and performed fewer the conclusion of the show.
Her outfit worn at the time was made from latex, and she goes on to explain the various outfits she wore and of their creations from a collage of her many incarnations that appeared on the large flat screen behind her.
All I have to say is that her voice is one of the most formidable that I have heard among the new crop of artists, a true genius.

Even another glimpse of her rational explanation of the bizarre videos and the uber avant garde expression of herself is to offer a 'space' to her fans to be whatever they want to be and not let society dictate them, which was covered by VJ Jim Shearer on the VH1 The Top 20 Video Countdown broadcast. Endless loops of her interview is broadcast early morning when videos are played for several hours.
In it, Lady Gaga dissects her video 'Bad Romance', about the 'freak or monster' in herself and the subplot of sex trafficking that takes place in a Russian bathhouse.

Intriguing.

LADY GAGA, BAD ROMANCE unlocking the video

2009-11-22T14:10:00.000-08:00

Well here we go again, Lady Gaga has done it again!!!

Bulls eye!!!

The video is definitely taking place in the future, but the subject to be a lot more disturbing; because it hints at the sex slave trade.

She is forced to consume most probably alcohol to take away any inhibitions; forced to be groomed and paraded in front of prospective clients who all view as a conquest.
Most of it is her thoughts in her imagination and questioning the present, and the emotional turmoil she is going through.
Finally she very sadly makes her way to a gentleman in a boudoir and clearly the pain is visible in her eyes as she approaches him.

The conclusion is unintended murder of the prey by Lady Gaga's character.

Very chilling and heavy stuff, all the outfits are absolutely riveting; each one more bizarre than the next but still so glamorous.
One in particular is when she is in a scintillating cropped bubble golden dress with obscenely high matching sparkling semi dome shaped platforms. Even the grand entrance while L. Gags is inching sadly towards her customer, but clad in all white with a large menacing jawed polar bear train dragging behind her and super sized white rimmed aviators.
The lace eye mask is a huge trend right now and she sports an excellent futuristic version of it.

This is the reason why now Lady Gaga is become the ultimate fashion plate for the edgy modern direction that earned her to appear in December's issue of VOGUE magazine.
Expect to see her for the FALL/WINTER 2010 sitting front row at the international runways of the world!!

We have a new queen of house music, bringing the American driven rock; rhythm and blues; country orientated charts at par with the European counterparts and introducing a Renaissance of the early 90s'.

After Madonna we have a new Queen of music, 'LONG LIVE THE QUEEN' to LADY GAGA.