Wednesday, November 22, 2006

 Original Trends Rocks Out for Holiday

By Lauren Messiah
Walking into the Original Trends Holiday Bazaar, this year held at Seely’s in Glendale, CA on November 18, you wouldn’t know quite what to expect. Racks of clothes, tables full of jewelry and accessories - this could either be a goldmine or a huge waste of time (the word bazaar doesn’t always summon the fondest of memories). Thankfully, it was a definite goldmine. Putting your average sample sale to shame, the Original Trends Holiday Bazaar had better deals, a greater selection, and there were no bloody noses dealt to get the last leather tote—just a tame, relaxed crowd of fashionistas.
One foot in the door and you’re immediately welcomed with a fabulous goodie bag filled with treasures from Mobile Spa, Drink Hint, Paradise beauty products and much more. What can be better than freebies, you ask? Well, how about fabulous clothes at ultra low prices?
Over 70 up and coming designers showcased at the event, all eager to show and tell all of their hard work (at up to 80% off retail). While all designers were wonderful, here are a few to put on your fashion radar:
- Jodi B Wise showcased a collection beautiful kimono tanks (think your average wife beater tank with dramatic silk kimono sleeves)
- Meghan Fabulous. If you haven’t checked out Meghan Fabulous’ original fashions you are missing out. The selection at the bazaar was amazing with prices lower than wholesale! Her signature butterfly belt that has been seen on the waist of Paris Hilton was it lowest price yet $60 (retail $160).
- KUDRA. Gorgeous butter soft leather bags that screamed to be the next “it” bag for $150 a pop, retail price $350 and up.
- Yoga Army, perhaps the most popular spot in the house. With clothes made in the US of A and worn by the hottest celebrities (a la Lindsay Lohan and Kristin Cavallari just to name two) it was no wonder the table was swarming with customers.

If you missed the Holiday Bazaar, be sure to check back on www.originaltrends.com for upcoming events. After all, where else can you score a jersey knit dress for $20 and a pair of earrings for $5?