Thread Show LA Fall/Winter 2011

The recent installment of Thread LA was a lot of fun. I’m not sure if it was the wide variety of vendors or the number of familiar faces. Either way, it was an enjoyable way to spend a Sunday as there were lots of bargains to be found.

RAWards Semi Final showcase

On Thursday November 17,^, 2011 RAW Natural Born Artists will hold their 2011 Semi Final Showcase in Hollywood and Los Angeles. Attendees of the event will have the opportunity to vote for one artist in each of nine categories in the fields of film, fashion, music, visual arts, performance  art, hair styling, makeup artistry, accessories, and photography. The winners will be announced at the end of the evening.

Lok’d Jewelry: Edgy Accessories For Your Inner Child

I attend numerous sample sales and, for the most part, I come across the same ole same ole. However, at a recent Sassy City Chicks event I discovered something quite cool – Lok’d Jewelry. Created by Jase Calderon, Lok’d’s cutting edge designs are achieved by applying a reverse engineering technique on a common childhood staple – the Lego. These avant garde pieces fuse punk rock glamour with Urban pseudo bling and range from deconstructed pyramid rings to dramatic bib necklaces to flirtatious disco-esque earrings. Jase’s creations provide a fresh, funky way to show off your love for Legos. Plus, with the holidays around the corner you'll score brownie points in the gifting department. You can buy these nifty gems at gadgizdesigns.etsy.com or pick them up in person at the Thread Show LA this Sunday or at RAWards on Thursday, November 17^th. If you happen to attend the RAWards be sure to cast your vote for Jase Calderon as best accessory designer.

Narrative and photos by: Nikki Neil