I had the chance to pick up some lunch at Auntie Em’s in my favorite neighborhood of Eagle Rock. It’s been in the neighborhood for years but it’s been transformed into what the Los Angeles Times calls “hip”.  Maybe because it’ll soon be a “hip”-ster spot.  From what I hear, hipsters love cupcakes and Auntie Em’s has some very delicious cupcakes. 

Auntie Em’s Kitchen
4616 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
www.auntieemskitchen.com

The cupcakes were calling me.

Trifecta. Red velvet, coconut, and chocolate. Yes, please. Thanks.

Even though Spring ‘08 lines dropped a few weeks ago, INSIGHT is not procrastinating at all. Solidifying the fact that fashion is always on the move, they’ve put a little collection preview for their Spring ‘09 line at their showroom here in L.A.

I know you’re all just as excited as I am to see the sneak peak and Cultist will definitely be representing on this one. If you aren’t up on what INSIGHT has to offer, check out the goods from leggings, tops, dresses, bottoms, and even swimmear on www.cultistshop.com.

And, yes, that is the American Apparel model that you see on billboards everywhere. Cultist definitely had her modeling with us first. I’m telling you, we here at Cultist, set the trend indeed.

Our friends over at Hellz Bellz are pulling together an insane warehouse sale in 3 cities: L.A., Diego, and then up to the Bay. If you’re smart, you’ll head out to any of these 3 cities and cop the goods that are marked 50%-75% off. If you missed any of Hellz’s past seasons hits, then here are 3 (not 1, or 2…but 3) extremely important chances for you to take up.

Cultist will see you at this one.

In my head, I believe that the wonderful season of summer begins in May on my birthday.  Sunny days, warm weather, swimsuit season (not sure if that’s a plus all the time), great parties, summer love, the whole shibang.  Well, this year, its become a reality.  Our friends at Kendo have planned a summer jumpoff/backyard blowout this weekend, Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th.  Dope kicks will definitely be a steal at 50%-75% off.  So, ladies, start your summer off by heading out to L.A.’s premier sneaker boutique for women.

Our boy Keith’s got a new site, it’s super fancy. Check it out.

If you’re in Tokyo…

April 11-May 25 @ Free’s Shop in Shibuya
April 16-April 22 @ Free’s Shop in Shinjuku

If you’re in the Los Angeles Area…

Mention Cultist and get an additional discount. (You’re welcome).

I got the new issue of Harper’s Bazaar awhile ago but it’s been so crazy with the holidays and trying to get back into a normal (however normal it may be) schedule but it’s been 4 days into 2008 and spring is around the corner which means new products on the “I NEED BUT MORE LIKE WANT” list.  The first one is this…

Anything LV monogrammed, might be a little passe for some but Vuitton put a little twist this time around by using artist Richard Prince’s interpretation.  Think about the LV/Murakami craze several years ago, add another genius artist, hand-painted karung snake handles, and then double the price.  Make it triple the price depending on which style you bought.  The Monogram Aquarelle Speedy is due out sometime in March and be sure to check out the mag for a great article about the criminal activity associated with the sale of counterfeit luxury goods.

Because we’ll be on an overdose of eggnog and the different versions of classic Christmas songs from Michael Bolton, as well as the instrumental renditions by Kenny G playing through our heads, all orders placed will be shipped on Thursday, Dec. 27.  We thank you for your business and happy holidays to you and your loved ones.

xo,

Cultist