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Exclusively for a true #LAFashionista EDITOR’S NOTE AVOID THE CROWDS It appears that we just blinked and another holiday season is before us. There were no opportunities to plan ahead, make a wish list, or even check it twice. However, we can’t help but welcome this time of year YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING IS again. Yes, it is often seen as a shopping season where it all becomes about what you buy and for whom—but we ask that you look past the JUST A CLICK AWAY frenetic commercial interactions. Enjoy the glitz and glamour of a holiday window or the layering of a coat and sweater to avoid the brisk wind against your skin. Or maybe just sit back with a cup of hot cocoa as you (IT’S HOW WE DID IT) shamefully blast KOST 103.5 to sing along to your holiday favorites. I know we are as we work through deadlines. We may even begin to do last minute shopping between articles—after all, it’s just #research. shop the lafmboutique.com The holidays always bring magic to the streets. Maybe it’s the fashion, the decor or the simple fact that we are all running around thinking of one another. It may sound very Hallmark of us, but there is a lot of sadness and loneliness out there; our best gift is to show those individuals what the holidays are all about. It’s easy to be caught up in our own lives, even I am at fault, but the best gift is being there, paying attention and remembering that no matter the amount of time, it’s about the camaraderie. We all get so busy that we forget to turn around and thank those in our lives or to even make space for new friends. So as you begin to review your holiday list one last time, ask yourself when you last gave your time to someone else—don’t be a scrooge. You never know, that one call might give you reason to put on those new pumps with an LBD and red lipstick—or they may be the perfect companion to come over and sip wine as you gift wrap. Nonetheless, it’ll bring out the spirit of the season. Therefore, while we share some holiday last minute favorites with you in this issue, we also infuse our best memories from the team alongside of some art and music...all wrapped up with a little romance for the season under the mistletoe. Happy Holidays, From my LA Family to yours. 08 | thelafashion.com Photography The LA Fashion is going Install a QR CODE LET’S GET STARTED! TATIYANA TAKENAKA IN THE digital to make being 1 READER from your Model fashion forward as easy PLAY or APP STORE TINA MARIE DECEMBER PALM as taking a selfie. 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HARRIS were high end but easy to relate to. The main thing I 50 ICE PRINCESS loved. I must say, had to be seeing Paris Hilton on the 56 SELF-DRIVING CARS cover and back on the runway. Paris Hilton is a very The Way of the Future successful business woman, and whether or not people 58 COOL LYRICAL VIBES agree, she is a role model. She has products that are An Interview with Don Moser & Nikki Lund actually more popular abroad than they are here. And 68 JOE SIMPSON though she has certainly made some mistakes More Than Just a Father in her personal life, she has been a success in her professional 72 BREAKING THE MOLD Modeling at 42-Years Old career. As a role model, people can learn from her mistakes 74 ACTRESS SPOTLIGHT Martina Garcia and her successes. 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MUST Urban Outfitters $59 HAVES DENIM Denim is a year-round classic, but this season it really got some love with dresses, trench coats, and of course statement jeans. FOR THE Don’t be afraid to layer different pieces to complete your in-trend fashion statement! SEASON Macy’s $118 Written by ISABELLA PENNESE LAYERS Finally, a list of runway styles you can Instead of packing away your summer actually pull off. After the major fashion dresses this winter, layer them with a knit events worldwide have wrapped up, it’s time turtleneck like Tory Burch or Valentino to revisit the winter trends for 2016–2017. did and instantly double your winter Here are some runway looks to keep you wardrobe. looking both stylish and warm this winter.