We were digging around online and found this handy/adorable shoe sheet and just had to share it with all of you. If you are going to work as a stylist … you’d better know your shoes. After all, shoes do make the outfit a lot of the time.

It’s the great phone debate, which is better– the iPhone or the Blackberry? We can’t say for sure which is better but each certainly comes with it’s own set of pros and cons. Blackberry is great for making calls, however everything else it at Atari level. The iPhone has incredible apps, is super-sophisticated and sexy but it’s not so sexy when it comes to making phone calls.

So which is better? We still don’t know, but we do know this … There are some great apps for the iPhone that come in really handy when you are working as a stylist or an assistant stylist.

1.) Style.com- Find out what’s happening on the runways, what’s in style right now, and get inspired with this free iPhone app.  Another awesome bonus … you can use this app to help make your sample requests when you aren’t at your desk.

2.) FedEx, UPS, and USPS- As a stylist you are constantly stressing out over a package. Where is it? When is it coming? Find out fast with these super-handy apps.

3.) Moleskine- Who doesn’t love a Moleskine notebook? We sure do but we can’t always handle carrying one around when we’re out shopping. Use this amazing app to help keep all of your styling notes handy. You’ll never have to worry about leaving that crumpled up sheet of paper with your clients sizes on it ever again.

4.) Pantone- Stay in the know about the hottest colors while you are on the go. Pantone can help you build color libraries and share them with your clients too!

5.) Other stuff that is already on your iPhone- Okay that’s not an app but there are features on your iPhone that can really come in handy for a stylist.

- The calculator! Tally up your totals and re-stocking fees before you blow your budget.

- The weather! Dressing a client for an event? Check the weather first to see if they will need a coat or an umbrella to match that killer outfit.

- Your calendar! Book your appointments anywhere and know what day it is at all time. Seriously, as a stylist you tend to lose track of days, weeks, and months!!

- Your camera! On the fence about a garment? Snap a pic and send it to your client. Be careful though, some stores get a little freaked out by pictures.

Although we’ve been to New York City multiple times, we still consider ourselves NYC rookies. Each time we go we try to discover cool new spots. New Yorkers are probably like, “Oh, that stank old place” but to us LA’ers, this stuff is new and cool. One of our favorite new-to-us discoveries was the Chelsea Market. Such a cool spot with neat things to look at, healthy places to eat, and of course some not so healthy places to eat.  We loved getting fresh juices at the little raw vegan joint for breakfast. We even went back to the market later that day where we had a nice organic lunch. Yippee!

Chelsea Market

Juices galore!!

Raw. Organic. Vegan … Three of our favorite words.

A sleepy Lauren getting her juice on

Sweet fountain at the Chelsea Market

More market goodness

Sugar high!

Shoes + Cookies = Awesome

More cookies

And more cookies

We’ll be back in NYC in July! Hope to see some of you there …

We won’t be there this time (we had a blast last time) but three really awesome stylists will. Here are all of the details for those of you who would like to attend … This is a great event for aspiring stylists!!

Simply Stylist’s seasonal seminar will feature stylists Soyon An, Ilaria Urbinati and Karla Welch giving the next generation of fashion tastemakers the chance to learn from the best. On March 18th, An, Urbinati, and Welch will join guests at Hollywood’s Eden lounge, for a 3-part seminar and a Q&A session that will unlock the secrets of their profession to aspiring stylists and fashion lovers of all types.

For those interested in breaking into the industry, looking for fashion advice for their figure, or just wondering where on earth fashion is heading next, the Simply Stylist seminar is not to be missed. Guests will have an opportunity to hear the stories of working stylists and costume designers as well as get a chance to ask questions of these remarkable women. Guests of Simply Stylist’s seminar will also have an opportunity to be featured in a viral video on www.simplystylist.com discussing their take on fashion, designers and emerging looks.

Simply Stylist’s seminar for spring 2011 will take place on March 18th beginning at 7pm. General admittance tickets, VIP ticket purchasing and additional information on Simply Stylist’s seminar is available at www.simplystylist.com

As an assistant stylist or an intern, you are going to need a small bag or a fanny pack to keep your essentials supplies in. You know, mini-scissors, a small sewing kit, a baby lint roller, safety pins, etc. Why default to full on dork mode with a fanny pack from 1982 when you can use this stylish handbag from our friends at Hellz?

Their latest bag, which has been featured in People’s Style Watch magazine is only $70. The crossbody shape is perfect for toting around on set. We are in love.

Tis the season for sample sales! One of our sponsors, Showroom 7 is having a sample sale. That means MAJOR discounts from now until December 22nd. Check it out and do some holiday shopping or maybe just some shopping for yourself …

Why wait in long lines at stores? Tired of fighting LA drivers for parking? You are cordially invited to our HOLIDAY QUICKIE! It’s so simple, just park, and shop! :)

A HOLIDAY QUICKIE!
Shop your favorite local LA designers at deep discounts!
Saturday & Sunday, December 4th & 5th
From 11am – 6pm both days

Located at Jenny Dayco’s studio:
7428 Hollywood Boulevard, #305
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(Tall brown building on southeast corner of Hollywood Blvd & Vista St)

Free 2 hour parking on Vista Street! (Whew!)
Entrance to building on Vista, buzz #305 and come on in!
Cash preferred, but credit card payments are acceptable online through PayPal.

Featured clothing designers are:
Laeken
Maxine Dillon
Smoke & Mirrors

Featured accessories designers are:
Ankh by Racquel Honoré
The Brallet by Jessica Hardesty
Felicity Joy jewelry
Jenny Dayco jewelry
Jennifer Shon jewelry
Kid Viskous
Lok’D by Gadgiz Galore
Sweet Evie

For more info, email jennydayco@gmail.com, or call 310-621-0680!
Hope to see you there!

One of our favorite stores in LA is having an online sale for Cyber Monday! Diavolina.com is saving you an extra 30% when you enter the code “cybermonday”. Go on, buy yourself or someone else something nice :)

And PS- don’t forget about our sale … 20% off all School Of Style classes when you enter the code “HOLIDAY” between now and Dec. 26th.