Behind the Radness - Abby Brammell and Rock & Revolution

I was invited on set to document Cece Stein and her Rock & Revolution Crew and their photo shoot with gorgeous actress Abby Brammell.

It was an amazing experience for me.

This Revolutionary team is composed of Photographer Joe Quinto (with first assistant Matt Hunt) , Make up Artist Jenny Karl, Cece and Avalon pulled it all together as Stylists.

I can not wait to show you guy's the finished product!

Abby wore rad styles from Giuseppe Zanotti, CHASER L.A. tees, Joe's Jeans, Marie Hamm of themavenpost.com and the ultra rad jewelry line Tiger Lily Collections by Heather Gardner.

ThatsoRad Days of Christmas - Nine Ladies Dancing

On the nineth day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me.......

Nine Tiger Lily Necklace Layers,

Eight Archipelango Botanical Lotions,

7 For All Mankind Jeans,

Six Robin's Jeans,

Five Noir Rings,

Four McFadin Handbags,

Three Leather Jackets,

Two Paul Smith Cuff links

and a...HOLIDAY DRESS

Summer in the City Event at Blue Bee

We had so much fun. It was a huge turn out, lots of women having fun, shopping and enjoying the awesome weather we have been having in Santa Barbara.

Heather Gardner Designer and Owner of Tiger Lily jewelry, and one of our favorite jewelry designers, brought tons of amazing new pieces. Crystals, gemstones, beads fused together with an amazing leather wrap. Her earrings and necklaces exude what California Style is all about.

Christine, the rep for Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, also came to show her support for Blue Bee and rock some women's world by styling them in Cynthina's designs. We brought in a huge amount of 12th Street designs that I can not wait to sell online. They looked amazing on! Christine was super fun and really knew how to dress up so many different woman. That is what is so awesome about Twelfth Street, she designs for every BODY!

Girlfriends, Granddaughters and Grandmothers, Mothers and Daughters, Lovers and their devoted pets. It was everything that Summer in the City should be!

Spring Pants - Don't Act Your Age

Life is not always about wearing jeans....

When you are stuck in the middle of glad your 20's are over but you are not quite ready to dress like a TOTALLY mature woman I often find my self stuck in a weird rut when I dress for something other than work.

When I want to dress up a little I love to wear a Classic beautifully lined Jacket that is a little to small for me such as this HellOh Jacket with a printed tee, Pants with some flair to them, held up by a bold belt and sassy heels. The look would not work with out lots and lots of sparkly necklaces, Tiger Lily Jewelry always fits the bill in that department.

A little rough around the edges

A touch of Sophistication

A lot of Fun

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T by Alexander Wang Spring 2010 - Vagabond

We just loaded up Alexander Wang's Spring T collection today at BlueBee.com. We all have seen his line presented as if the cheerleaders raided the boys locker room. Well my take on the collection is a little different. I saw this beautiful Army colored tank that set my mind elsewhere.

Devious and sexy. These simple yet totally original "basics" if you will beg to be noticed.

In lue of Alexander Wang being from California, I threw on my two favorite pieces from Tiger Lily as well as a wicked rad belt from a new line Hollywood Trading Co.

Diva's, Ladies, Cheerleaders, Good Girls, Working Women, Undercover MLF's, and Spiritual Divas...... ALL OF US have a searching Vagabond somewhere deep in side.

How will you wear you T ?

Da Nang: Surplus That Breaks The Rules

Blue Bee has carried Da - Nang for over 5 years. It's Asian inspired Surplus style clothes always approaches fashion a little differently.

They always stay true to their original look with their washable silk blend Cargo Pants and Shorts. They throw in some super gorgeous Tops, Tunics and Dresses that emulate the ultimate California Bohemian Style.

Funk it out

Mix and Match

Don't Follow the Rules

They are the original Layer Label....Have Fun!

I am wearing: Camp Shirt in Cloud, Embroidered Capri White, Silk Cami in Opal, and Tiger Lily jewelry

Tiger Lily Collection

Designer Heather Gardner, a Malibu California native, came to show her new Tiger Lily Collection at the Blue Bee warehouse this month. Her handmade jewelry line is one of Blue Bee Boutique and Blue Bee Online's biggest sellers.

It is like she takes a little piece of the California Sun and infuses it in to every piece she makes. Both strong and elegant, there is a balance that she creates in her designs that speaks to Heathers love of nature and her sense of "the purest core of a woman". She puts so much LOVE, CARE and PASSION into her jewelry. Her California Bohemian style is infectious.

"My favorite band... hmmmmmm... I'll say Ray LaMontagne's "Till the Sun
Turns Black" is one of my tops and John Foreman's single albums "Fall",
"Summer", "Spring", and "Winter." John is the lead singer of
Switchfoot who has some amazingly poetic and uniquely creative music and
lyrics that inspire me when I am designing and making jewelry."

I was honored to meet her little man, soon to be a Malibu surf grom, Dakota. He is ABSOLUTELY adorable! Couldn't keep his hands off his mom's jewelry.

Tiger Lily collection just debuted their new Blog that updates weekly with fashion trends, events, specials, and showroom happenings. They even featured Blue Bee :) and thatsorad!!!

I invite you to check it out! There is so much awesome information on Trends in Color, Featured Store, Featured Design, Contacts and what Heather and her line is all about.

She's so RAD - Who's Your Moma?

ChristinE is one of the Managers at the Blue Bee Jean's store.

Not only does she take care of the entire store, employees included, she is a FULL time mom of 3 awesome kids.

She has a ROCKEN' Style all to her own.

In the pictures she is wearing a True Religion Flannel that the Blue Bee Jean's Staffers bought for her as a gift.

it is an honor and inspiring to know a strong chick like her.

Xine is wearing a True Religion top, AG Aged Denim jeans, and of course Chucks.

What is your favorite denim style right now?

SLOUCHY SKINNY CUFF

What trend are you going to rock this fall?

SEQUINS...OF COURSE!!!

When a customer comes in what are the key elements you find out before fitting them in their perfect pair of jeans?
BODY TYPE - HIP TO WAIST RATIO. PERSONALITY/STYLE: TRENDY, ROCKER, CASUAL SOPHISTICATED. PURPOSE OF THE JEAN: WHERE IT WILL BE WORN.

Who is your favorite jewelry designer?

DON'T HAVE ONE. WHATEVER JUMPS OUT AND SPEAKS TO ME. IT COULD BE $5 OR $50,000. (ALTHOUGH WHEN I CAN'T AFFORD SOMETHING, I TEND TO VISIT IT OCCASIONALLY AND TRY IT ON) BUT RIGHT NOW I AM LOVING "VIRGINS, SAINTS AND ANGELS" AND "TIGER LILY".

What is your favorite piece of clothing EVER??

CHUCKS AND MY LEVI 501 CUT OFF SHORTS! I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT THEM.