B.I.T.S. Valentine’s Sale

Still not sure what to get for your sweetheart? Or, maybe your just want to treat yourself? Then stop by the Hollywood Tower in the LaBelle resident lounge on Thursday, Feb 13^th, from 6 – 9 p.m. for a pre-Valentine’s Day shopping event/cocktail party hosted by Cindy Gellersen and B.I.T.S. Sip and shop from an array of luxurious bags, beautiful jewelry, stunning dresses, sexy lingerie, and exquisite swimwear. The LaBelle Resident Lounge is located at: 6138 Franklin Ave. L.A. 90028 – NIN

Holiday Shopping Fair

Bagstil/b.i.t.s. designer Cindy Gellersen will be hosting a Holiday Shopping Fair in conjunction with Create Your Health Teas on Sunday December 15^th. The event will feature 10 local vendors and designers, including Jen and Kim, K Bird, Tears of Bleu, Amorroma, Cali Lu, Bagstil, and more. The fair starts at noon and ends at 6 p.m. Create Your Health Teas is located  at 121 W 5^th St. Between Spring and Main (Rosslyn Lofts.) – NIN

Collection at Icis Closing Party

The Collection at Icis held its closing party this past Saturday at Icis Living in Glendale. Designers from Bagstil, Tears of Bleu Denim, KBird Jewelry, CaliLu, Jen and Kim Shoes, Amorroma Swimwear, Aloha Friday, and Sandbox Rebel were on site to bid farewell to their fashionable little pop-up shop. It was a great space for local indie designers to showcase their creations, but all good things must come to an end and for some of the designers the boutique opened up doors to other new and exciting opportunities. 

B.I.T.S. – A Way of Life

Designer Cindy Gellersen (Bagstil, CO-ZY, b.i.t.s.) has just launched her bits SS 13 collection. Dubbed, “A Way of Life,” these covetable pieces were inspired by her love of the California Ranch lifestyle. Comprised of hardware and leather these high end riding accessories combine craftsmanship with a Cali-cool style and feature a natural pallet of colors found in saddles, trees, rocks, and horses. She also has a line for men called Busted. Be sure to check it out. – NIN 

The Collection At ICIS: Grand Opening

The other day I attended the grand opening party for the pop-up shops at ICIS Living. ICIS Living is a luxury apartment complex aimed at bringing high-style living to Glendale. Dubbed The Collection at ICIS: A Fusion of Fashion, Art, and Fun, the showroom features the works of a number of talented artists and designers. (Cali Lu, Fornarina, Mishka Piaf, House of Eleven, Diva Rocker Glam, House of Pink Lemonaid, Michael Costello, and more.)

Chic LA Valentine’s Pop-Up

Chic LA hosted its most recent pop-up on Valentine’s Day. The event was held in a beautiful courtyard nestled between The Spice Station and Create Your Health tea shop located in Silver Lake. Inside the Spice Station you’ll find a variety of specialty spices, salts, and rubs in addition to other goodies that you won’t find anywhere else - like vanilla bean paste. The tea shop is a haven for tea lovers as it carries an assortment of rare teas, and they will even brew you a cup.

Chic LA Holiday Trunk Sale

Chic LA is hosting a Holiday Trunk Sale on December 15^th (3 – 8 pm) and December 16^th (1 – 6 pm). Join the gang at the Krotona Design Space for treats, wine, and some holiday shopping. There will be designer cake pops from Petite Sweetz, original art work from Art C Life, reincarnated vintage jewelry by Paula Eliott, and beautiful handbags, saddle bags, accessories, and clothing from Cindy Gellersen. 

Cindy added a new addition to her Bagstil and BITS collection. It’s called CO-ZY. The line is inspired by the modern woman who understands the powerful statement of a relaxed attitude in life. These comfortable pieces are made from the finest materials so it feels as if you have nothing on your skin. So, be sure to stop by Krotona and score some sweet holiday deals.

 Krotona Design Space is located at: 6100 Primrose Ave. #7, L.A. CA. 90068 - NIN

B.I.T.S. - Chic Riding Accessories

Cindy Gellerson, the brains behind Bagstil, has just launched a new line – B.I.T.S. (short for Back In The Saddle). These chic riding accessories were inspired by a tumultuous riding accident the designer had back in January.