EKC is thrilled to welcome star Supercross rider Josh Hansen as a new client! Josh took home the gold for Super X at the Summer X Games last year and the year before. We can't wait to support him as he preps for this year's games at the Home Depot Center-- and hopefully more wins!
Pop/rock recording artist Lynne Timmes Carlock will share her unique songwriting blend of catchy up-tempos and classic ballads with the Sunset Strip crowd tomorrow at the legendary Whisky a Go Go, as part of the venue’s Women Rock series. The singer-songwriter will perform songs from her latest LP, “Human.”
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Baltimore's FOX 45 News welcomed EKC client recording artist Laura Bryna into the studio this morning for an interview and brief live performance. The singer was in Baltimore this week for a charity gala for the National Guard Youth Foundation, of which she is a celebrity spokesperson. Laura chatted with the anchors and sang "640 Battfield Drive" before heading for her home state of Tennessee.Individuality means everything to Californian handbag designer Linda Masquefa. No more than five Linda Masquefa minaudieres of a single design are ever produced.
"I wanted to go for exclusivity," the designer explained. "If a woman has my bag, she won't see it walking down the street."
Each Linda Masquefa bag is handcrafted with exotic skins from Italy, including lizard, ostrich, calf hair, leather, python, stingray, and her favorite, crocodile.
"I believe it's so elegant, so pretty, so classic," she explained.
The simplistic designs lend themselves as easily to a dinner date as a glamorous soiree.
Considering their exotic skins and limited status, Linda Masquefa purses are surprisingly affordable. The pieces are priced between $800 and $2880. They are available from selected American boutiques and Linda Masquefa's online store.
While Linda Masquefa currently specializes in clutches, she hopes to design day bags, a pet carrier, and belts. I love what I've seen, and can't wait to see what Masquefa can do with a larger canvas.
Linda Masquefa’s minaudieres aren’t for everyone, but that’s not the point.
“I wanted to go for exclusivity,” said Masquefa, 53, of Aliso Viejo. “If a woman has my bag, she won’t see it walking down the street.”
Or at least it is extremely unlikely. Masquefa’s small evening clutches are made of exotic skins and typically only five or fewer of each design are produced. The pieces cost $800 to $2,880 each.
Masquefa, who was born in Santa Ana and grew up in Newport Beach (with the maiden name Jump), was inspired to get into the luxury handbag business during a trip to Central and South America in 2008.
Her previous boss at an electronic check company was interested in importing and exporting crocodile products. That led them to a crocodile farm in Panama. (read full article...)
On March 2, 2010, luxury handbag designer Linda Masquefa will be showcasing her exclusive collection of handcrafted creations at the world culture inspired Pangea Restaurant in Panama City. The designer will be present to display her current limited number pieces, as well as reveal her newest collection.
In light of rapidly slowing donations to Haiti relief organizations, leading national online ticket agent StubDog.com has announced the launch of “Unite for Healing Haiti,” a collective fundraising campaign where the company will donate 100 percent of the rest of this month’s proceeds to Doctors Without Borders. Also starting Monday, February 22, and continuing through the end of the month, sales from select event tickets donated by participating StubDog partners will go directly to Doctors Without Borders to support their continuing emergency relief efforts in Haiti and the nearly 70 other countries in which the organization provides aid.
We're especially loving the the turquoise one-- could definitely see Penelope Cruz or Marion Cotillard carrying it down the red carpet at the Oscars, adding a pop of color to a classic gown. Hmm...We'll see!
Eileen Koch & Company is pleased to welcome Bobbie McDonald, Psy.D. as a new client!
Young, fresh and fun, these tops are stylish and totally customizable. Worn sans trim, they're great daytime wardrobe staples; with feathers, they make a statement during a night out.
Examiner.com interviewed John Halpin and Robert Finkelstein, founders of Wealth Builders Global, who produced this past weekend's hugely successful Wealth Builders Summit in Downtown L.A. Penny Stein talks to the guys about what goes into planning an outstanding self-help seminar:
A thunderous clap of applause exploded from behind closed doors at the Sheraton Downtown Los Angeles hotel as James Malinchak dominated the stage espousing speaking and motivational tips that electrified an audience teetering on 400.
That was a common scene at a recent three-day Wealth Builders Summit in downtown Los Angeles as America’s leading self-help experts worked the room sharing their guiding principles and product offerings designed to open the audiences’ mind to the unlimited possibilities of personal and corporate success.
I pulled myself away from the California Room to steal a few minutes with co-producers John Halpin and Robert Finkelstein.
I asked the duo to share with me and my readers how they met, what brought them together, and what their plans were for future Wealth Builders events.
I was surprised when John told me that he and Robert connected on Facebook. John reached out to Robert after discovering they had like interests, they met, brainstormed and ultimately formed Wealth Builders Global, a company centered on bringing top motivational speakers and personal improvement experts together in a forum where they can share what they have learned with individuals seeking to take it to the next level. (read more...)
