WINTER ‘12-’13Vol. 6

Winter 2012 - Vol. 6

Editor in ChiefCsaba Fikker

Managing EditorDana Elizabeth Johnson

Creative Director Kai He

PhotographersKai He

Scott Naide

Isabele RuenJan Lim

Kevin M. Schmitz

WritersDana Elizabeth Jonson

Laura YazdiJullianna Maranon

Yasmin SantanaShari Baier

Advertising Artin Aghamalian

Thomas Reichhardt

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December ‘12 Highlights

Accessories Made in LA

Gifts for under $25

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Gifts for under a Grand

Cindy Gellersen of Bagstil

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Top 10 Fashion Proffes-sionals to watch for in ‘13

Charlene K - Jewelry

Enza Costa

Beauty Section

94 Sachika Twins B-party

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jcPenney Holiday Collections From – Lulu Guinness, Jenny Packham And Vivienne TamjcPenney is adding three new designers to its 2012 holiday lineup with limited-en-gagement collections from LULU by Lulu Guinness™, Jenny Packham Boudoir® and Double Happiness Vivienne Tam™. Each designer infused her unique design aesthetic and personality into a line of handbags, fashion accessories and exciting gift items that are now available exclusively at most jcpenney stores and on jcp.com through the holiday season.

“We partnered with three leading designers to create unique collections that offer affordable luxury during the holidays,” said Liz Sweney, chief merchant at jcpenney. “Each stayed true to her signature style to ensure every item reflects its namesake brand. The collections range in price from $8 to $65, making each piece accessible to more customers across the country.”

LULU by Lulu Guinness

Known for her love of retro glamour and modern chic, British designer Lulu Guinness brings her colorful, cheeky style to LULU by Lulu Guinness.

Filled with whimsical, unex-pected designs, the collection includes handbags and fashion accessories to brighten any look.

LULU by Lulu Guinness is available for a limited time during the holiday season and will expand its assortment in 2013 with a dedicated shop inside jcpenney.“I am so thrilled to be working with jcpenney on my new LULU by Lulu Guinness line. The heart of the brand is a fabulous line of unique fun prints that offers American customers a chic but affordable way to dress up any outfit,” said Lulu Guinness OBE, founder and creative director of Lulu Guinness. “LULU by Lulu Guinness is a London-inspired collection that takes a fresh and innovative approach to capturing the spirit of the city.”

Jenny Packham Boudoir

Designs from British runway designer Jenny Packham often grace the red carpet. Her new holiday line at jcpenney, Jenny Packham Boudoir, features elegant pieces perfect for holiday dressing and gifting. From jewelry boxes and bracelets to cosmetic bags and coin purses, her collection offers a touch of sophisticated glamour to any woman’s wardrobe.

Double Happiness Vivienne TamVivienne Tam is a passionate design-er known for her Eastern-inspired designs. Double Happiness Vivienne Tam features Tam’s signature dragon print throughout this vividly colorful collection. Offering items including cosmetic bags, scarves and slippers, Double Happiness Vivienne Tam offers modern style at an affordable price.

Christian Serratos debuting a special, limited edition

‘Angela’ inspired jewelry collection

As we countdown the days until the final installment of the Twilight Saga (Breaking Dawn Part 2 hits theaters November 16th), star Christian Serratos, who has been in all the films since the saga’s beginning playing ‘Angela Weber,’ Kristen Stewart’s human best friend, is debuting a special, limited edition ‘Angela’ inspired jewelry collection, which will be available online (http://kisshy.net/) .

Christian, who also has a recurring role on ABC Family’s ‘Secret Life of the American Teenager’, is often seen wearing designs from her jewelry line, Kisshy, on the red carpet. The Angela line by Kisshy represents glamour, sparkle, and bold statement pieces. Christian is a true born de-signer, inventive and innovative, hand selects every material, and crafts everything by hand along with her mom, Alicia, who has worked in the fashion world with costume designers for years. The line is unique, beautiful, deeply meaningful, and made from luxurious materials including Chinese black crystal, Swarovski, and freshwater pearls.

Kisshy is luxury with a family legacy. Mother/daughter team Alicia and Christian Serratos craft all their designs by hand in Los Angeles and this luxe brand is made with love. With materials sourced from Bali, India, and Thai-land, the designers are inspired by the beauty of Mexican iconography, their family history, and a strong sense of place. The symbol-ism-rich holidays of Dia de los Muertes and Lotteria are particularly influential in their designs. Incorporating rosaries and crosses, these bold statement pieces are unique, beautiful, and deeply meaningful. They will surely be passed down to new generations, where they will continue to resonate and sparkle for years to come. Kisshy got its name from Christian’s childhood nickname. Her evolution as an artist and designer is evident in these remarkable pieces of wearable art; ones that come from deep within the heart of a family.

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