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Fête Set: Nicole Richie at NorthPark

Posted in Fête Set by smustyle on March 4, 2010

Nicole Richie will be at NorthPark Neimans today, March 4th, to chat about her bauble line House of Harlow and her new collection of boho vintage inspired threads with the launch of Winter Kate. Stop by from 6:30 to 9:30 in the new CUSP contemporary boutique and meet the star/Mrs. Joel Madden/ Paris Hilton bff/ socialite/hot mama/celebrity. See you there!

Fashion Insider: Tibi’s Amy Smilovic

Posted in Fashion Insider by smustyle on March 4, 2010

Some say wearing black is chic; Amy Smilovic, founder of women’s clothing label Tibi, says it’s playing it safe. Although the designer admits she likes black, her collections from season to season always reflect her passion for color.

“If you are in a place where everyone is like, ‘I’m too cool to wear a color,’ then Tibi just doesn’t fly there,” Smilovic said about her vivid pieces.

Florals and abstract graphic prints contribute to Smilovic’s signature punch of pattern for her Spring 2010 collection. Combined with pops of neon yellows, electric blues and hot pinks, contrasted by starch whites, the look yearns for warm weather and tropical spring break destinations.

“My favorite part about the Spring 2010 collection is that it is very feminine and minimal, but still very cool,” Smilovic said.

A mix of delicate feminine aspects, like floral and pastel purple frocks, and simplistic solids in figure flattering shapes infuse the collection. The inspiration for her spring designs came from “Great Expectations” –but not the Charles Dickens’ classic– the 1998 film starring Gwyneth Paltrow. More