LIVE-COUTURE was asked to write an article for Palm Beach Woman Magazine! It was really fun working on this project. Here are a few of my tips on getting through the holidays in style.
Copies sold at Barnes & Noble Boca Raton and Palm Beach.
By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist
The 2011 Pattern for PAWS luncheon, which raised funds for the Humane Society of Broward County at the DCOTA center was so fun. Guests who attended put on their posh luncheon best (you know I love that) and supported a great cause. Tons of lux silent auction items. On a personal note, I’m so excited to work with the winner of the LIVE-COUTURE package that was up for auction. Of course a couple tiny puppies were available for adoption and some found new loving homes. Thank goodness!
PAWS President Christy Gumberg welcoming guests.
An adorable dachshund struts his stuff on the catwalk. Belkys Nerey of WSVN did a wonderful job as Master of Ceremonies.
The amazing work of FAVA design group. They designed this cute custom doggie bed + house which was up for auction. I loved that they used Trina Turk fabrics.
Trina Turk fabric flowers created by FAVA Design Group.
PAWS V.P. Ways & Means and my lovely friend Michelle Russo-Matak who invited me to be one of the hostesses for the luncheon.
Dress: DVF. Purse: Chanel. Watch: Cartier. Necklace: c/o SFLMaven.
By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist
When shopping in Anthropologie at the Boca Town Center earlier this week (omg I got the cutest dress for a client) I noticed that they are having a pet adoption + supply drive event on Saturday October 15th from noon – 4pm. If you are thinking of adding a four legged friend to your family stop by that day and hopefully you’ll make a furry love connection.
By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist
I’m constantly being asked by friends if I’ve spotted any great designer look alike pieces when I’m personal shopping for my clients. Here is one that is in stores right now. Though it’s the small details that really make “Splurge” designer pieces special, depending on when you plan to use the piece could determine if you should go for the “Steal” alternative. I can totally envision dressing a client in this shoe for a resort weekend getaway with a great flowy short caftan. Could also be cute with shorts and a t-shirt for a fun Saturday beach bar hopping look.
Christian Louboutin Cork Wedge $345.00 at Saks Fifth Ave Bal Harbour Shops.
Nine West LIKEME Wedge on sale for $55.33. It’s available for order on their website and I also saw them at the Nine West Galleria Mall location.
By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist
Excited to be a host at this years Patterns for PAWS luncheon on October 12th. With DCOTA being the lovely location, a doggie fashion show and proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Broward County I know it’s going to be a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. I hear that Fort Lauderdale boutique Lilac and Lilies will have some fashionable treats in store too as store owner Michelle DiMarco is the event Co-Chair. Love it!
Come join us!
By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist
It’s Saturday and guess who’s still wardrobe styling?! At a very important photo shoot for a fav client at Little’s Photography in Fort Lauderdale.
photo shoot
By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist
Attended a nice little luncheon at Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale with host Danny Santiago. Danny is a wardrobe stylist veteran who is best known for his work on the Sex & the City movies – yes you heard right. At the luncheon he presented and mc’d his top Neiman Marcus fall looks. Guests saw lots of mixing unexpected patterns, colors and prints.
It was a nice break during a very busy day (and week) of attending to my clients that I do personal wardrobe styling for. Since I’m shopping SO much I had already seen the majority of the pieces presented but it’s always interesting to see how another stylist utilizes the same piece.
Dress: Theory. Vest: Lauren Ralph Lauren. Shoes: BCBGeneration. Watch: Cartier Roadster.
By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist
The launch of the limited edition collection of Missoni for Target today was insane! Aside from the infant girls section at the Target I visited all Missoni pieces were wiped out by about 10:30am. There were a couple of random pieces still floating about but unless you wore a size “toddler” you weren’t walking out with any chevron print pieces to wear this weekend. The demand was so great that even the Target website crashed. Now that’s an impressive collaboration.
By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist
These newspaper dresses stopped me in my tracks. They are part of the window display at Koko & Palenki boutique in the Village of Merrik Park. Found out that the stores district manager made them from scratch – amazing right.
While inside, I was happy to find very chic and trendy contemporary brands such as Haute Hippie, Brian Atwood & Halston Heritage (to name drop a few). Will be back for sure to pick out “dinner & drinks” looks for my clients.
By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist
Seeing this purple evening gown in Mayda Cisneros Couture Collection on Ponce De Leon Blvd. got me excited for gala season. Look at that neckline — so elegant and chic. Very red carpet.
By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist
