FOOD FASHIONISTA

Win 2 Tickets to Fashion Bites Brunch at THE TASTE - Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills

Congratulations to our randomly selected winner, Tiara Henry who won 2 tickets to this weekend's Fashion Bites Brunch at The TASTE. Thank you to all who entered and please check back for more fabulous giveaways in the near future. Cheers!

 

Greetings Food lovers and Fashionistas! Here's your chance to win a coveted pair (2) of tickets ($300 value) to the ultra-chic and tasty Fashion Bites Brunch this coming Sunday on world-famous Rodeo Drive. The stylish, cuisine-filled happening is part of the Los Angeles Times and Food & Wine's THE TASTE event taking place over the upcoming Labor Day Weekend.

 

 

For your chance to win, follow the simple instructions below:

 

1) Follow us on twitter @FoodFashionista or Facebook page at Food Fashionista (one is fine, both are fantastic)

 

2) Let us know who your ultimate favorite fashion designer/ brand is along with your favorite food by doing one or all (more chances to win) of the following.  

 

- comment on our blog below

-tweet us with hashtag #taste

-comment on our Facebook page with hashtag #taste 

 

Twitter Example: " @foodfashionista @thetasteLA Can't get enough of Azzedine Alaia and Apple pie a la mode. #taste  

Facebook Example: Azzedine Alaia and Apple Pie a la mode are my food and fashion favorites #taste

  

*Contest closes on 9/1 at 4pm. Winner will be chosen randomly and announced Thursday, September 1st at 5pm

 

 

 

Fashion Bites Brunch

 

Presented by Ciroc and Infiniti

Experience unparalleled brunch tastings on the famous Rodeo Drive. Los Angeles’ hottest brunch spots will serve up signature dishes alongside free-flowing Bloody Marys, Bellinis and mimosas. Try a dish from The Farm of Beverly Hills. And from The Blvd at the Beverly Wilshire. Check out the latest from Chef Richard Sandoval’s Zengo. Between bites, shop for some of the most fashionable accessories and clothes in the world on Rodeo Drive. See below for an A-list of L.A.’s restaurants as well as wineries, breweries and distilleries that will be at this event.

Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr. | 10 am-2 pm | $150
Your all-inclusive ticket offers:
• Unlimited tastings from over 30 of L.A.’s top brunch destinations/chefs
• Unlimited samples from over 30 of your favorite wineries, breweries and spirits
• An opportunity to shop and dine in L.A.’s most famous ZIP

 •Kids 14 and under FREE

Ticket includes unlimited wine, spirits, beer and food tastings. Processing fees and a donation to charity are included as well.

Missoni for Target - Get Ready!

 

I've always been a fan of Missoni's zig zag knits and colorful prints, even wearing one of their mulit-colored couture dresses for a Fashionbliss' launch party in '05. Little did I know back then, that six years later, this family-run fashion power house from Italy would be showcasing a 400+ piece collection at the local Target. Well, times have changed, and yes, like many, I am very excited. Home decor, swimsuits, men's wear, make-up brushes, computer gear, kids clothing, luggage, stationary, rain boots, and even a Missoni bicycle are all available for purchase very soon.

“Working with Target to create a mass collection that reflects the spirit of Missoni has been extremely energizing,” said Angela Missoni. “Each piece is special to me because so much thought and care went into every aspect of the design. I can’t wait to introduce the collection to Target’s guests across the United States.”

The big day is September 13th. Hope the folks at Target scheduled extra staff for their brick and mortar and online store because it's going to be a mad-Missoni shopping frenzy!

 
                              Missoni for Target Dishware

 
            Missoni for Target Bicycle - Grocery Shopping Chic

 
                        For the Hostess with the Missoni-ostest

Jacques Torres Chocolate Shoes & Hats for Mother's Day

The ultimate gift for all you Food Fashionista's are the chocolate Louboutinesque pumps ($39) or the lavender floral embellished bonnet ($43) by award winning chocolatier Jacques Torres. The delectable footwear come in three chic styles including "Jacques Torres Haute Couture": milk chocolate with an orange shell; "Hasty Torres Gold Style": dark chocolate dusted with gold; "Silver Signature": white chocolate dusted with silver." An assortment of Torres' bon bons are included with each well-heeled shoe. Jacques' Mother's Day Bonnet comes in your choice of milk or dark chocolate with elegantly detailed sugar flowers and dark chocolate sugar cookies.

 

These melt in your mouth couture items are only available at Jacques Torres' store locations and orders must be received by May 5th EST. If you don't happen to be anywhere close to any of his retail stores, you can still order his assortment of luxurious chocolate gifts online. I assure you that your stylish sweet tooth Mother or Mother-in-Law won't be complaining about this gift for Mother's Day.

 

For more info on Jacques Torres' visit MRCHOCOLATE.com

 

Charbonnel et Walker Chocolate Shoes

 

Usually a pair of pumps at SAKS would set you back a hand full plus of benjamins, but here's your chance to purchase three pairs of delectable shoes from British master chocolatier Charbonnel et Walker for less than an infant child's pair of metallic Gucci lace ups (which we do love, by the way).

These adorable and stylish milk chocolates are made in the U.K. and come individually packaged in pairs of Charbonnel et Walker shoe logo boxes. Made exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue. 

 

To Purchase these fabulous Chocolate Shoes, visit HERE

  

For More Info on Charbonnel et Walker Chocolates visit HERE

Heidi, Spencer, YSL and Cristal

Louis Roederer Cristal Brut

Okay, I know that these two reality show love birds get too much attention as it is, but I just could not help myself when I saw recent photos of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt of The Hills celebrating Heidi's 22nd birthday. In these photos which you can see here, they are sprawled out on the grass having an oh so lovely picnic in Pacific Palisades with mylar balloons, red roses, willow style picnic basket...the whole nine yards.

I certainly appreciated the Yves Saint Laurent black ankle booties and diamond earrings that Spencer gave to Heidi in these photos, but what immediately caught my eye was the bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne that was leaning on Spencer's leg right beside them.

Being a champagne lover, I'd have to say that I do get that sparkle in my eye when I enjoy an exceptionally nice bottle of French Champagne such as Krug, Dom Perignon, or Cristal. As for Louis Roederer's Cristal, it's birth was in 1876 while it became available for public purchase in 1945. Approximately 30 years later, the Rose' version of Cristal became available to the public. The Cristal Rose' has slightly more pinot noir than chardonnay and a dash of red wine for color. The average retail price for Cristal is around $250-$375 but can fetch in as much as $700 or more at higher end nightclubs and lounges. You can often find Cristal where the upper echelon of celebrities, athletes and socialites mingle.

So all I have to say is that as much as you all love to hate on Spencer and Heidi, they do have some nice taste for French bubbly and French shoes.

To purchase Louis Roederer Cristal online, visit here

Win a Case of Lucente Wine

Hello Vino Lovers! A glass of Lucente would be heavenly enough, but how wonderful would it be to have an entire case of Lucente, an award winning wine from Southern Tuscany all for yourself, and to share with your equally fabulous vino loving friends!

An uber popular website, SheKnows.com wrote up an article mentioning the Food Fashionista this week on their blog, titled  I’ll have a Chardonnay with those Ballet Flats. In the article, they have a list of sample shoe and wine pairings from yours truly. Here are some of my sample pairing suggestions listed below:

 

• Strappy Stiletto – If this is your choice, go with Luce (www.lucedellavite.it), hands down. It’s your night on the town and you want to shine as much as your wine. The Luce label was inspired by an actual sunburst – and you can’t shine more than that!

 

• Ballet Flats: If you opt for these, you want to be comfortable, yet functional but still be stylish. To drink a wine that compliments this, try Cakebread Cellar Chardonnay (www.cakebread.com), a choice that will always feel comfortable, taste wonderful - and will never disappoint.

 

• Black Heels – This choice makes it clear that you’re not in the mood to fool around. You know what you like – Audrey Hepburn-like elegance. To match this, choose the quintessential classic - the Oberon Merlot (www.oberonwines.com).

Now all you have to do is share your fantasy shoe & wine pairing! For a case of Lucente, I'm sure you can think of some spectacular options.

You don't want to miss out on your case of Lucente, so go right now to SheKnows.com

Hurry up contest ends 9/1.

 

Foxtail's 9th Hour

LOUBOUTINS & FOXTAIL

If you want to try an L.A. scene hot spot, but don't want to pay the often steep L.A. prices for the experience, I suggest you get your tail to SBE's latest restaurant, Foxtail during it's happy hour. This special "9th Hour" happy hour which takes place from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Monday through Fridays features specialty cocktails and a selection of appetizers for $9 each.  These include a steak tartar, carmelized shallot tart tartan, or pomme frites with three dipping sauces. These are small plates so don't think you will get full of of one plate if you like to eat, but I recommend getting a few plates and sharing with friends. If you are a Top Chef fan, note that Antonio Lofaso of the latest season of Top Chef is the executive chef. A great place to show off your new Louboutin pumps while you sip a bold glass of merlot. So in other words, spend the big bucks on the five star Louboutin Altadama peep toe pumps above and go to Foxtail, more for the scene and vibe on a Happy Hour budget!

Get your Louboutin Altadamas here at Barneys

Get your fix of Top Chef's Antonio Lofaso's food here at Foxtail:

9077 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood 90069

310-859-8369