HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

We have stepped into a magical new era. 2010.
May all of your dreams & wishes come true.
May an abundance of happiness, peace, health & prosperity be yours!


LTLY,


Roni♥

Merry Christmas!

LTLY,


Roni♥

DIVINE DESIGN 2009

Last night's Divine Design Gala was held at the elegant Beverly Hilton Hotel {where the Golden Globe Awards are held} in Beverly Hills, CA.  The annual affair kicked off what has become the biggest retail shopping event on the West Coast!

Giada DeLaurentis (Princess of The Food Network) sat at the table next to mine.  Also in the house was the voluptuous red-headed Mad Men hottie, Christina Hendricks who was honored with the 'Woman of Style' award, Rachel Zoe (who presented the 'Fashion Icon' award to Barbie - yes, Ken's girlfriend), Steven Kolb (Exec. Director of the CFDA & winner of the 'Man of Style' award) and a host of other Los Angeles fashion designers & fashion followers.  The dinner was capped off with a Barbie fashion show, with pieces from the FIDM Debut 2009 alongside special designer renditions of a Barbie look, circa now! The pink runway and Barbie-look-a-like models were enough to incite the crowd. Loved it.

Divine Design is a 4-day shopping fest with goods by designers galore, that are sold at 50% off of retail on day one, going to 60%, 70% on day two & three, to finally go to 80% off on the last day of the sale.  It's a shopper's delight, located in the old Robinsons May building on Wilshire Blvd. right next to The Beverly Hilton! All proceeds of the sale benefit Project Angel Food, a heavenly organization that prepares & delivers over 1,400 meals per day to people in LA living with illnesses that pretty much leave them restricted to their homes. This just adds to the goodness of it all! My family and I have volunteered several times at Project Angel Food, and I can say firsthand that it is both overwhelming and heartwarming to see what they do on a daily basis for so many people.

Gala guests were also treated to VIP passes good for in & out privileges during the entire sale event, and a preview before the sale was officially opened to the public.  So many good things were begging to be bought, with the retail floor divided into various departments from home to luxury fashion to mens, children & gift items. I spotted Sonia Rykiel striped sheets (that look just like her signature stripes as currently shown on H&M's website), thick & lush Matteo LA towels in midnight black, gorgeous Capiz trays & accessorie by Dillon Wells, dapper knit neckties by Henry Jacobson, ridiculously delicious baby clothes by Lola et Moi, teeny bikinis by Peonie Swimwear (which I'd never heard of until last night), Berliner C shirts that were absolute must-haves! Elizabeth and James (the Olsen twins latest fashion venture) also represented with a collection of  lust-inducing tops including a tiger print situation that I don't think I can survive without. 

An entire section was devoted to Barbie with framed poster art photos of Barbie through the years - so cute, and limited edition items up for auction:  Barbie Loves Rachel Zoe (Should I mention that Rachel's Barbie was rocking one of her signature looks - striped Missoni sweater, wide-legged jeans & an Hermes Birkin Bag!?! OMG!), and the Jonathan Adler Barbie Dream House (modeled after her real-life Malibu Dream House that he designed for her 50th Birthday - see photos under my Barbie posts).  Can I just say how incredible ADORABLE these items were??  They are up for auction (Zoe is currently @ $550 & the Adler house opening bid starts at $800) on www.charitybuzz.com .

LTLY,


Roni♥



Ps... also spotted last night were about 2 "Santa Babys" {two very tall & dashing gentlemen in the red corduroy Faconnable suit that was featured on TRR at the beginning of the week}! How about that?!

SANTA BABY...

Season's Greetings!

This year's holiday season has officially begun! What are YOU doing to get in the spirit?
One of my favorite holiday songs is Santa Baby by the legendary Ms. Eartha Kitt! Listening to it today has me thinking about Santa...

This is how I envison MY very own version of Santa {circa 2009}!  There would certainly be milk and cookies waiting for him by the fire!

Deluxe looks from the Faconnable Fall/Winter 2009 Collection.

Red Cotton Velvet Belted Jacket & Slacks

{Would pair perfectly with a camel cashmere scarf tucked inside! }

Love their take on the classic winter staple; Corduroy {as featured in their ad campaign}!



LTLY,


Roni♥

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

How will you spend your holiday?  Surrounded by a gorgeous cornucopia of food and the love of family and friends, I hope!  As for me, I will be transforming myself into a holiday domestic goddess! How so, you ask? {It's so easy}!

I always begin by creating a menu. I dream up a collection of delicious items, which becomes my dream menu.  After much editing, I come to terms with a final version which then becomes my shopping list.  Later, my menu keeps me organized while spending hours and hours preparing all of the delicious delights. Copies of the menu are also displayed on the table for guests to anticipate the treats that are to come.  It's an elegant touch and has become a nice keepsake and family tradition!

Here is the menu for this year's Thanksgiving Celebration:

{Ok, so I tweaked it just a tad}... I can't spoil the surprise & divulge exactly what all of the goodies are going to be today! {Smile}!  Nonetheless, this should provide you with an idea of how the menu looks and may hopefully inspire your next holiday!

What I'm grateful for? Love, family, friendship, health, wealth and YOU ALL.  This month marks the 3rd year since the day that I created The Roni Report! I'm having a fantastic time and I appreciate you all SO much... you continue to inspire me, and I am honored that you choose to spend your precious time here with me! Thank you! What are YOU grateful for today?? Have a beautiful holiday!

LTLY,




Roni♥

Sean John Friends and Family Event

Sean John Friends and Family Sale through 11.12.09.

 

Visit http://www.seanjohn.com/ for more details.



LTLY,


Roni♥