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Rachel Brown

Beauty Editor, West Coast

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sink or swim

Swim makers look to increase their bottom lines with on-trend merchandise and by venturing into new niches…

Round Two for Jennifer Meyer Jewelry

Jennifer Meyer is a doting parent of two babies: three-month-old Ruby, who often wakes up in the early…

Beauty Beat: Somerville Sets QVC Debut

In her daily routine, skin care marketer Kate Somerville's job is to suppress breakouts.

Eyeing Hispanic Market, Palomita Line Seeks to Build on Nostalgia

If music is the universal language, nostalgia may be the universal sentiment.

California Companies Turn Carpetbags Into Chic Totes

The term "carpetbagger" carries negative historical connotations, but Southern California accessories…

Publicity Roulette For Accessories

Accessories manufacturers want a share of the red-carpet spotlight, but for them it's a bit of a gamble.

Status Wow

All those white and black dresses at the Golden Globes Monday needed some zing.



Tylie Malibu Bags Stay Hot

If designers looking to find inspiration have an Eden here, it is probably the Rose Bowl Flea Market, a…

Beauty Beat: Anastasia Business Booming at Nordstrom

Eyebrow queen Ana­stasia Soare is conquering new retail territory and domestically, Nordstrom is the…

Going for Gold: Red-Carpet Rollout

The countdown is on for the 2007 awards season and the stakes are high for designers who will dress the elite…

Jan Marini Takes Antiaging Approach Beyond the Hair Line

The antiaging products market is not only growing, for Jan Marini Skin Research it is spreading as well.

Geri Continues Family Tradition

Building on a strong family heritage, two grandchildren of the French jeweler Fred are spearheading their own…

CC Skye: Aiming for Luxury

CC Skye, whose woven leather chain bracelet is virtually a one-item mint at Kitson, has a lament many…

CVS Puts Final Touches on Southern California Comeback

CVS's prowess at digesting competitors' stores is being put to the test in Southern California.

Heating Up

Warm weather and cool resources continue to lure buyers and vendors to Los Angeles.