5 New York Fashion Girls Went to LA. Here's What We Wore.
Four days, many outfits.
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A few months ago, after a wonderful night at our friend Leandra’s house and just enough wine,
, Emme Parsons, and I decided to go to LA together. Olivia Villanti was our excuse, a friend in Mexico City hosting a weekend of events for her shirting brand, Chava Studio. It’s easy for these ideas to fall off — busy lives get in the way, and promises for spontaneous girls’ trips tend to be de-prioritized if ever mentioned again.But we followed through. Joyce found a big house in West Hollywood, and we all kicked in our pennies. Soon enough, I was waking up in Los Angeles, cupping a coffee mug in my pajamas with Joyce, Emme, Olivia, and our friend Ivanna.
Olivia was decked in her line all weekend. Emme is a shoe designer, Joyce is the former Creative Director of Madewell, and Ivanna has her paws in a million fashion industry pots — style oozes out of everyone. Of course I was going to make the girls take selfies and gather up lots of delicious outfit inspiration for the letter!
I also happen to think one of the best things about traveling is seeing what people are wearing. So, I dutifully documented it. For me, for you, for the next time we’re in an outfit slump.
It was also a great reminder that I dress better when I’m working with less clothes. So, another closet purge is imminent.
Where: Chava Studio x collab launch dinner at Rowan
Flagged: Dorsey Founder
in a fur coat and forthcoming diamond ear cuff sample. The Stax Founder Victoria Berens in a custom emerald sentiment pendant by Natalia Pas, fashioned to store Victoria’s mother’s ashes. (A note that Natalia Pas’ sentiment pendants are all bespoke, inquiries to victoria@thestaxadvisory.com). Sherman-Field Designer Danielle Sherman in a chic men’s Loulou Studio wrap coat fashioned from Loro Piana fabric. Photographer Todd Selby in new Bode.Where: Lunch at Tower Bar followed by shopping (browsing) on Melrose
Flagged: chic male salesperson at The Row in all neutrals, topped with a green fisherman beanie that made the whole look sing. Long Weekend’s Tracy Georgiou’s ironic boat and tote, emblazoned with “Figs & Cigs.” Farah Homidi’s punchy robin’s egg blue compacts jumping off the shelf at Violet Grey.
Where: Cocktails and dolphin-watching at Little Beach House Malibu
Flagged: Ilia’s Liz Cebron in perfect “no makeup” makeup, wearing a quick swish of the brand’s multi-stick cream blush in Come Sunday. Doen’s Nandita Khan’s encyclopedic knowledge of chic skiwear, notably Bogner.
Where: Chava Studio Pop up at Kalon Studios followed by dinner at Kismet
Flagged: Comedian Nick Kroll at Kismet looking exceedingly well-dressed in a sharp dark denim jacket. A little pink Savette bag atop our kitchen counter. A mezcal cocktail topped with dried rose that I’m still thinking about.
Where: Dinner Party at Our Airbnb (I made some of our guests go take selfies for you)
Flagged: Joyce’s custom stenciled tote bags lying about. Ivanna’s culinary chops.
’s Vogue cover story on Usher being the talk of the night. A glut of trendy wine (skin contact orange, chilled reds, natties) from Erewhon that turned out to be really, really good.
Where: Lunch at Gjusta and Flight Home
Flagged: Leaving the 70-degree weather to return to 19 degrees and snow in New York. The sheer amount of persimmons I ate on this trip. So many persimmons.
Take the trip out of the (dinner) chat! Love this. Also, drop the tricks for finding a rental with such a good mirror. I keep hoping AirBNB gets a "OOTD mirror" filter.
Obsessed with this and brimming with gratitude that you forced everyone to take selfies and took the time to chronicle for us! A true pile of truffle pasta! XOXOXO