We were so excited to learn our very own @Foh_PRGirl was chosen to be a Style United Tastemaker! After all, we’re wowed everyday by her stylish ways and figured it was only a matter of time before someone else recognized her divine taste. Read part of the interview below:
Head to styleunited.com to find out what summer trend she’s obsessing over, tips for choosing the right bra and to get a little taste of our upcoming fall collection.
Do you know the saying “the more things change, the more they stay the same”? If there’s one place that adage rings true, it’s fashion. Going through some old catalogs at the office yesterday, we stumbled upon a black & white color story from the ’60s, right after we had finished working on one for today! Kismet, coincidence or whatever you want to call it, we wanted to share this fun piece of history with you!
Here was today’s email:
And here is it’s predecessor from 1967:
Frederick’s of Hollywood catalog, 1967.
You’ll notice that high neck, funnel, square, jewel and V-necklines are all represented. What an awesome selection (and all under $20)! Also, the women’s hourglass silhouettes are reflected in the callout to “Do it now”. Don Draper would definitely approve. We love each and everyone of these dresses–we couldn’t possibly pick a favorite, can you?
This past Wednesday, famed Hollygrove celebrated 100 years in Hollywood and our @Foh_Prgirl was there to help support their astounding work.
Photo of the original building in downtown Los Angeles. Date unknown. Photo via skyscraperpage.
Founded in 1880 as the Los Angeles Orphans Home, Hollygrove has a long history of helping children in the L.A. area, most notably a young resident by the name of Norma Jean Baker, who later went on to become Marilyn Monroe. Until 2005, Hollygrove focused on residential treatment for abused or neglected children in the foster care system. Merging with non-profit EMQ in 2006, today Hollygrove’s focus is on in-home, community-based mental health services.
Taking place at the The Hollywood Museum, the evening kicked off with a VIP preview of the new Marilyn Monroe Exhibit (featuring a bustier on loan from Frederick’s that Marilyn wore in How to Marry a Millionaire). Famed director Rob Reiner was the master of ceremonies and Hollywood luminaries such as Neil Patrick Harris and Busy Phillips were present to help host and show support. The night ended with an amazing fundraising auction that included items such as a meet and greet with the cast of Mad Men, tickets to the American Idol finale show, a VIP wine tour and tasting of the famed Coppola Winery and a stunning assortment of luxurious getaways. For more information about this nationally recognized organization, visit hollygrove.org.
The Hollywood Museum is housed in the historical Max Factor Building, where Max Factor, (the father of modern make-up) worked magic on legendary stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth. The lobby is fully restored to its original Art Deco grandeur with many original displays from the old Max Factor Studio as well as four of the original make-up rooms. You can get info on upcoming exhibits and events at thehollywoodmuseum.com
Here at Frederick’s, we’ve been counting down the hours to the season premiere of Mad Men. To satisfy our craving for all things dapper and incredibly cool, we’ve been compiling a list of places where you can go in our fair city that have that “Mad Men” flair.
Mad Men premieres Sunday, March 25th. Photo via imdb.com
Photo via homeawayfromhome.
Located in Koreatown, The Prince is a historic restaurant that’s been used in movies such as Chinatown and of course, our beloved Mad Men!
Photo via DovesToday.
Famed Musso & Frank’s is the oldest restaurant in Hollywood . If you want to know what it’s like to travel back in time, this Don Draper-approved institution is a must. Trust us, it’s an experience you’ll never forget!
The Seven Grand Bar in Downtown LA. Photo via 10best.
Situated above a gorgeous ballroom, the dark wood and leather interior of Seven Grand creates an incredible atmosphere. An enclosed cigar room at the back harkens back to the days when men would talk business over 3 martini lunches. Do you ever wonder how they got any work done?
We also stumbled across an amazing video of Los Angeles, taken in the late ‘60s. Watching this was the perfect way to celebrate our incredible city and satisfy our retro-cravings! See if you can spot some famous landmarks that are still around today.
If you look closely, you can see a sign for The Party, which reopened as the famous Whisky A Go Go several months after this video was shot!
Do you have any hotspots in your city that evoke a nostalgic ’60s feel? Share them in the comments below and please, tell us how you’re coping with the agony of waiting for the 25th!
