Yesterday we discovered a cool new boutique on Melrose called Zainab. For all of you working stylists out there, it’s right near People’s Revolution. It’s actually crazy that we have never been inside considering how often we are in the neighborhood for Class 2. But better late than never …

Zainab’s selection was out of control!! Every rack had amazing pieces and the shoes/ accessories were to die for. We were seriously freaking out at some of the great pieces, including these:

So please, stop reading this post and go shopping :) Oh and if you are out and about on Sept. 10th for Fashion’s Night Out, you should stop by Zainab because they are selling the FNO shirts.

Happy shopping!!

As stylists we are always looking for great new places to shop, both online and out in the wild. We recently came across a really cool site called Pretty Pennies. Pretty Pennies has awesome clothing that won’t cost you more than a few pretty pennies ;) Alright, maybe the clothes cost more than mere pennies but seriously … the clothes are super-hip and very affordable.

Pretty Pennies carries brands like Cheap Monday, BB Dakota, Dolce Vita, RVCA, Wildfox, Joyrich, and more. Since we are awesome we are hooking up our readers with a special 20% off discount. Simply enter “Schoolofstyle’ to receive 20% off of your purchase.

If you need any shopping inspiration, be sure to check out Luke and Lauren’s Pretty Pennies picks …

If you are in the LA area on October 13th, you should definitely stop by Simply Stylist. Our very own Luke Storey is one of the speakers who will be dishing on the styling industry. Word on the street is you get a sweet gift bag too :)

See through the eyes of a stylist at Simply Stylist!

Self-declared fashionistas and aspiring stylists can now take part in the fourth annual Simply Stylist event. On October 13^th, 2010, from 8 PM – 11 PM, the stylish public will have the chance to see the “pop-up” PR showroom exactly as their favorite stylists see it: full of beautiful garments and accessories.

Have you ever hoped to work in the fashion industry?   This event will give you a chance to meet and network with the top tier of stylists and style influencers. You will also get an opportunity to be featured in a viral video on www.simplystylist.com discussing fashion, designers and emerging looks. Included in the ticket price, you will receive a glass of Barefoot wine, a gift bag, three informative seminars and networking opportunities.  The most beneficial part of the evening will be the three seminars featuring top style experts.  The three experts of the evening include Lindsay Albanese, Luke Storey and Monica Rose.  www.lindsayalbanese.com; www.theschoolofstyle.com; www.monicarose.com

Caroline Rothwell will be hosting the seminar.   Caroline is known for founding the company Caro Marketing; a company that focuses on marketing and PR in the fashion world. Caroline is also responsible for co-founding the Simply Stylist event four years ago with her sister and partner, Sarah Pollack.

Exciting news … School Of Style’s Big Book of Fashion Contacts is finally available online. What was once reserved for School Of Style students to buy in class only, is now something that is available to the world (after 2 years of constant requests from our students and blog readers).

If you are getting started as a stylist yet lack the crucial industry contacts necessary to advance your career? Or if you are already a working stylist, and experience the frequent frustration searching out designer showrooms, tailors, and costume houses at the last minute? Then you are the perfect candidate for our contact book!

This is the missing link that separates the novice from the professional. We have compiled a complete book of all of our personal fashion industry contacts, spanning the last 12 years of networking in the trenches of celebrity styling.

With over 900 contacts from LA to Paris and everywhere in between, this book includes direct email, phone, and address information for the following:

While surfing the web we came across an article listing the Top 10 Dream jobs. Guess what job made the list? Yep, Hollywood Wardrobe Stylist! Make your dream a reality at School Of Style. We make stylists, you know!

Check out the article below or read the full article here>

Laura Morsch, CareerBuilder.com writer

Hollywood Wardrobe Stylist
Wardrobe stylists rely on their keen fashion sense to create outfits for on-screen characters in commercials, TV shows and movies. This means staying on the cutting-edge of fashion and plenty of shopping.

Jessica Replansky, a freelance assistant stylist who has worked on productions that include “Sex and the City” and the soon-to-be-released “The Devil Wears Prada” movie, has had duties ranging from shopping and setting up fittings for actors to handling payments. Even her shopping assignments are diverse: Sometimes she’s sent to Prada for a specific pair of silver shoes, and other days she is told to pick out whole outfits that fit a certain style.

While the job is glamorous, it can be inconsistent. “The downside is you never know where your next job is coming from,” Replansky said. Wardrobe stylists can be offered multiple assignments at the same time, or could go through long stretches without work. Still, you’ll always be fabulously dressed: Wardrobe stylists get to keep some of the clothes.

Salary: Ranges from $1,000 to $10,000 per week, depending on duties, experience and type of production.

In a sea of leggings and latex it’s hard to stand out in a crowd but when you produce quality pieces that have a fashion forward twist to them … you tend to get noticed. That is why David Lerner is a Label We Love.

David Lerner’s DL Collection has captured the interests of celebrities such as Halle Berry, Megan Fox, Nicky Hilton, Gweneth Paltrow, and Miley Cyrus. The DL Collection takes your basic leggings, tees, dresses, and skirts to the next level by updating them edgy details like heavy metal zippers, hook and eye closures, lace, and sequins. I mean, who doesn’t love a good sequin?

Here are some of School Of Style’s DL favorites:

Shop the collection here>>

Whenever we go to Red Light PR, we always head straight to the Trash & Luxury rack. There is just something about those tees, tanks, and tunics that gets us every time. Maybe its the fun prints or the fact that they makes us think of a Nylon magazine editorial. Whatever the reason, we love Trash & Luxury! Here are some of our favorites:

To see the entire collection, visit their website>

One of our grads sent us this video and it is too funny not to share. Now don’t get us wrong, Model Mayhem can be a great resource but it can also be a great resource for a lot of laughs. This song/video speaks to the latter …

“That Doesn’t Make You A Model” Song – Watch more Funny Videos