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Jessica Lowndes and Kaitlyn Dever at Oscars Viewing Party

Jessica Lowndes wore TACORI jewelry at the 22nd Annual Elton John Aids Foundation Viewing Party last night in West Hollywood. The actress looked breathtaking in her bright pink gown which she accented with a TACORI Clear Quartz over Red Crystal Round Ring (style no. SR15034, $520) and a .20ct Diamond Clear Quartz over Red Crystal Ring (style no. SR15334, $1,140) from the City Lights collection. 

Last Man Standing actress Kaitlyn Dever also wore TACORI Black Onyx Square Studs (style no. SE12919, $240; www.tacori.com)to the party! 

If you enjoy reading about celebrities and viewing the jewelry and clothing that they wear, you may want to visit our celebrities blog page for additional resources to keep you entertained.

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Vanessa Hudgens at Academy Awards Viewing Party

Vanessa Hudgens attends the 22nd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party wearing a bronze strapless gown by PHILOSOPHY BY NATALIE RATABESI.  Vanessa is also wearing ELAHN Jewels to the Oscar Viewing Party.  Vanessa wore the Diamond Dagger Earrings by ELAHN Jewels to the party.

March 2nd, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA.

ELAHN Jewels is the collaborative line by Leora Talmor and her mother Elahn. Elahn's inspiration for the line came from her dreams of gems while growing up in Jerusalem. The line  has a modern edge while adding gothic, victorian, and ancient eastern elements and making the pieces timeless and classic. The collection includes a mixture of rustic mined and sliced diamonds combined with classicly cut diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, rutilated quartz, and moonstones set in antiqued silver and gold. ELAHN Jewels has already been seen on Jessica Alba, Lily Collins, and Jessica Simpson, and is available for purchase at www.elahnjewels.com.

View more celebrities wearing Philosophy by Natalie Ratabesi here on the Apparel Search fashion blog.

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LA Textile Spring/Summer 2015

The Spring/Summer 2015 Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA TEXTILE) will take place from Monday-Wednesday, March 10-12, 2014 at the California Market Center (CMC) on 9th and Main Street in downtown Los Angeles. Hosted in the Penthouse, on the 13th floor, show hours are from 9:00am-5:00pm on Monday and Tuesday, and 9:00am-4:00pm on Wednesday. Highlights include a steady number of domestic exhibitors, as well as an increasing presence of mills from areas around the world, such as India and Turkey.

International collections present at the Show aesthetically reflect the Spring and Summer seasons for buyers and designers who are looking for remarkable textile creativity. John Marshall, the West Coast Representative for PINX, a mill from India that creates hand-beaded, ornate textiles, affirms that the uniqueness of international exhibitors sets them apart from others. “The PINX collection offers a variety of product for several markets, such as bridal, women’s evening wear, contemporary brands as well as costume designers, etc,” says Marshall. “Their uniqueness is the ability to customize with a wide array of designs, color combinations and styles blended with the most recent market trends. I consider them a trendsetter and innovator with brilliant techniques.”

In addition to PINX, other impressive exhibitors from India include AP Fashions, Candid Enterprise, Eirene Business Solutions, Mauela Apparel, Sofiatex, and Vinayak. There is also a stronger presence of mills from Turkey than in past shows, some of which include Acton, Almodo, BCN Textile, Confetti, and Sunteks.

Marshall also mentions that the Show provides international exhibitors, like PINX, the opportunity to “realize that with the ever changing global economy, their presence [at LA TEXTILE] is essential to compete with the supply and demand of the West Coast designers to offer unique and customized articles.”

The specialty, artisan quality textiles created by international mills are some of the main resources at the Show. “Higher end fabrics by exhibitors from abroad are specifically sought out by the contemporary designers who attend the show,” states Oscar Ben Rodriguez, Senior Trade Show Manager of LA TEXTILE. “We are offering an increasing variety of fabrics from all across the globe, which encompass the entire spectrum of price points. This mix of resources is what makes the LA TEXTILE Show the premiere destination for textile, design, and production.”

In addition to the debut of new international resources, LA TEXTILE will continue to partner with Lenzing and feature the Lenzing Innovation Pavilion located in the A-wing of the Penthouse. Just a few of the notable exhibitors include Buhler Quality Yarns, Design Knit, Inc., Texollini, Inc., Tuscarora Yarns, and, for the first time, Alamac American Knits. Lenzing will also co-host, with LA TEXTILE, an Opening Night Reception for all attendees, which features complimentary hors d'oeuvres, organic wine provided by Frey Vineyards, and live music from DJ Lead One. Open to attendees and exhibitors, the reception is scheduled from 5:00pm-7:00pm, Monday, March 10 in the LA TEXTILE Lounge located in Penthouse #19.

About the Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA TEXTILE) – LA Textile is the fashion industry’s destination for premier textile, design and production resources. Offering hundreds of fabric selections and design services from around the world, the caliber of resources and fashion direction is presented with our Contemporary designer audience in mind. Our trend forum, co-curated by trend partner Design Options, and complimentary seminar program are designed to inform and inspire. For more information, please visit www.californiamarketcenter.com/latextile

About the California Market Center (CMC) – California Market Center (CMC) is the hub of Los Angeles' fashion and lifestyle product industries. The 2-million square foot complex is home to showrooms open year-round, and host to weekly trade events. Renowned as L.A.'s premier fashion industry marketplace since the 1960s, the CMC has also become the West Coast's fastest growing resource for gift, home decor, design, seasonal & novelty products. For more information, please visit www.californiamarketcenter.com  

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Bella Thorne Beyond Beautiful at Academy Award Party

Bella Thorne is radiant in Kami Lerner while attending the Weinstein Company's Academy Award party on March 1st, 2014. The actress wore the CZ Solitaire Pendant by Kami Lerner to the event.

 Kami Lerner is a self-taught artist who uses her personal life experiences as a creative inspiration for her jewels. The L.A. native creates dainty jewelry that is both wearable and true to her L.A. roots. Lerner’s collection of wrap rings and necklaces give the line a perfect balance between modern and edgy. The collection provides pieces that can transition from day to night in any season. Kami Lerner is a popular line among Hollywood celebrities such as Emma Roberts, Nicole Richie, and Selena Gomez and is available for purchase at www.kamiart.com.

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View another fashion blog post about Bella Throne on the Runway Fashion blog.

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STRÖM Brand Contemporary Fashion

Swedish model turned designer Erika Strömqvists' denim based contemporary collection brand, STRÖM, is poised to revolutionize the premium denim market as we know it.  Drawing inspiration from her Swedish roots, Strömqvist has managed to strike a chord with diehard denim devotees by designing timeless, sophisticated, streamlined jeans. After years of working with renowned designers such as Nicolas Ghesquiere and Ann Demeulemeester, Strömqvist applied her extensive knowledge of design and fit to create a premium denim collection that focuses on feeling and looking good, without trying too hard.



Launched in early 2013 to much acclaim, Strömqvist's subsequent collections have managed to evolve every season, while staying true to the core ideals of her brand. She consistently churns out fresh and innovative designs that keep her denim enthusiasts engaged and coming back for more.  Her latest Spring/Summer 2014 collection features updated washes of her best selling styles, the Tio Skinny and Nio High-Rise Skinny, even more Selvedge Denim styles, and the brand's signature style, The Poppy, a skinny silhouette with a long folded cuff that gives the illusion of an elongated leg.  Exciting new additions to the collection include their first ever short, the Kort, a high waisted, distressed cut-off and the launch of their Atelje Collection. This capsule consists of a series of ready to wear pieces that include The Tofs Selvedge dress, The Ouzo skort and the intricate Zappa Denim Vest.

The collection continues to evolve for Fall 2014 as STRÖM Brand focuses on expanding both their core and avant-garde Atelje Collection, which includes couture-quality tops in modal and Japanese Indigo knits, new interpretations of the denim jacket like the Oryx Eisenhower Jacket, and the beautifully heroic Elan Parka Jacket featuring mink cashmere. The line will also include bold yet beautiful bottoms including the Poppy Selvedge, the Liger Trumpet Pant, and Moco Skirt/Pant.  The fall campaign, shot by Julian LeBallister is sure to be a game changer in the denim market as supermodel Kirsi Pyrhonen graces the line with her 6'1" frame to further propel the stunning collection into front runner in the fashion forward contemporary world.

Attention to detail is Strömqvist's trademark and is evident throughout the entire collection as she has worked with the best in the fashion and design industry to curate a collection that connoisseurs can appreciate.  Strömqvist's goal is to "raise the bar in women's premium denim and create the jeans that all of the women she was surrounded by in the fashion industry were screaming for - STRÖM is not just another denim brand." STRÖM Brand is currently available at specialty boutiques nationwide and will launch its own e-commerce store at the end of this month. The collection ranges from ($169-$1,430; www.STRÖMbrand.com).

                SPRING 14

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Cara Santana Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood Kick Off Party

Cara Santana wore  TACORI jewelry a few nights ago to the Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood Kick Off party at Sadie Kitchen & Lounge in Hollywood!

Cara showed off a bright look with an electric yellow gown accented with TACORI .72ct Diamond Drop Earrings (style no. FE653 10, $5,890) and a Clear Quartz over Turquoise Double Strand Bracelet (style no. SB11705, $2,440; www.tacori.com).

Thank you for taking the time to read our celebrity event blog post. If you missed Cara at the Heaven Gala earlier this year, you may want to check out our fashionable blog post about Cara Santana from January.

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Jennifer Westfeldt Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2014

Jennifer Westfeldt wore TACORI jewelry to the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood last night! Jennifer accented her shimmering pale blue gown with a TACORI White Gold .65ct Diamond Scalloped Ring (style no. FR811, $4,340; www.tacori.com).

Who is that handsome man that she is with?  Oh, that's Jon Hamm looking dapper is a traditional tuxedo.  Looks like he could be on the set of Mad Men.

Jennifer Westfeldt is an American actress and screenwriter known for the 2001 hit independent film Kissing Jessica Stein, her 2004 Tony nomination for Wonderful Town, and her 2012 film Friends with Kids.

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Isn't it fun reading all of the celebrity fashion news that takes place around the evening of the Academy Awards.  All sorts of amazing fashion and jewelry was spotted last night.  Which celebrity do you think was best dressed last night?

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Catt Sadler Wearing Harry Kotlar Diamond at Oscars

E! News host Catt Sadler wore a Harry Kotlar diamond ring while hosting the E! Red Carpet Countdown to the Oscars pre-show! The stunning ring features a 5.09 carat Kotlar Cushion center diamond and is brought to life by a pave bezel and pave set diamonds along the band (style no. J-5584, $147,715; www.harrykotlar.com). 

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Bad Word Is Back with Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner posted a fiesty "selfie" wearing Tequila Sunrise Couture on Instagram and Twitter last night in Paris! The aspiring model is in town for fashion week and showed off her cropped The Bitch is Back tee ($49; www.tequilasunrisecouture.com). 

Hey young lady, what's with the curse words.  Trendy, sure.  Language, bad. Fortunately, the FCC does not monitor stylish t-shirts.