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Paula Hermanny, owner and designer, Vix swimwear, San Diego, CA
WHO:
what are you buying?
Genlux’s SHANNON BOWEN gets the skinny on the retail desires of two hot swimsuit designers. Judith Leiber
Ashley Paige, designer, Ashley Paige, Hollywood, CA, and animal rights activist WHO:
I’m an impulse buyer. If I have money in my pocket, I’ll spend it down to the last cent! Preferably on a cocktail, a Judith Leiber, or another dog from the pound. Just depends on that pocket, and how I feel.
SHOPPER I.D.:
Ashley Paige
Judith Leiber Prince Charming frog, $3995, judithleiber.com
WHAT ARE YOU BUYING
Popkiller, 7503 W. A cool vintage 1982 Sunset Blvd, LA, Grateful Dead T-shirt from 323-874-7731, Popkiller [in Hollywood]— popkiller.us $250, but I had to! A beautiful gold magic ring from Panpipes Magickal Marketplace in Hollywood; it’s supposed to bring more sunshine to my life. Three pairs of old ’70s vintage wedge pleather shoes from St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. And I just gave all my LVs away and no longer do leather bags, so I got a great synthetic gigantic quilted Marc by Marc Jacobs bag. Soooo soft! The dogs like sleeping on it, too. ACCESSORY FAVE YOU CRAVE:
I’m on the lookout for an old turntable stereo to play my vintage albums. HIDDEN TREASURES:
I’ll never tell! Not in this town!
Paula Hermanny
Stella McCartney habotay silk zaring parka, $1795, 8823 Beverly Blvd, LA, 310-273-7051
A short black and khaki dress by Alexander Wang, a very classic, timeless black dress by Jasmine di Milo, black boots by Barbara Bui, a Stella McCartney coat, Chloé Sally a Chloé bag at Intermix, a Balenciaga bag, $2375, handbag, and my favorite earrings from Chloé, 323Adeline, a little jewelry boutique in Paris. 602-0000
WHAT ARE YOU BUYING LATELY?
LATELY?
Judith Leiber turquoise crocodile trim and matching detachable wristlet, $2995, judithleiber.com
WHERE ARE YOU SHOPPING?
Crescendo, I love Barneys in New York because of $4195, the selection and new designers they judithleiber.com offer before everybody else. In LA, I always go to Madison on Robertson and James Perse—love his new store —and Maxfield. Online, my favorite place to shop is Net-a-porter.com.
WHERE ARE YOU SHOPPING?
Thrift stores, department stores —wherever I land!
SHOPPER I.D.: I’m an impulsive buyer. I know if I like something right away, and especially if it’s a brand I love, I have trouble saying no. I’m not a shopaholic at all. I don’t have the “closet full of stuff ”—it’s full of classic, timeless pieces that last forever.
Vintage shoes at the famed St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 210 N. Ave 21, LA, 323-224-6280
ACCESSORY FAVES YOU CRAVE: Anthropologie for home soaps and candles. James Perse comfy cardigans. Oliver Peoples sunglasses—I gave a pair to a friend a year ago and realized I wanted a pair, too, and I can’t find them anywhere now!
Adeline in Paris. KA in Brazil, where I always buy cute dresses and tops with a very un-Brazilian identity. In LA, Maison Martin Margiela, which is attached to another boutique called Mameg; I love their quirky clothing and accessories. Barbara Bui black sandal boot, $1265, Laura Gambucci, La Jolla, 858551-0214 Maison Martin Margiela, 9970 S. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, 310-284-8093
HIDDEN TREASURES:
Annice by Oliver Peoples, $389, Dan Deutsch Optical Outlook, Beverly Hills, 310-246-9468
James Perse, 357 N. Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-776-7100
Marc by Marc Jacobs Tobo bag, $198, Bloomingdale’s, The Beverly Center, 310-360-2700
(L) Ashley Paige ruffle with sash bows, $550; (R) Ashley Paige Ruffle Racer, $510, Jigsaw, LA, 323-653-5221; La Petite Coquette, NY, 212-473-2478
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Little Tate bag, $188, Bloomingdale’s, The Beverly 2009 Center, 310-360-2700
Illume Tile Tin Candle, $16, anthropologie.com
Tatine Rustique Tapers give off the scent of honey. Set of six, $38, anthropologie.com
Vix halter dress with train, $284, Jill Roberts, Beverly Hills, 310-860-1617
Vix Jazz bikini with reversible long tri top and detail bottom, $146, Jill Roberts, Beverly Hills, 310-860-1617