Who says you can’t wear horizontal stripes?

Horizontal stripes are generally not the most flattering look, but I think that Valerie looks adorable in hers :)

Fashionistas at Fred Segal (Valerie sporting her BLANQI bodystyler of course)

Valerie Caron, Wade Parkins, and Jason Shelby

Kelly Preston and John Travolta expecting

Kelly Preston, 47, is expecting a baby with John Travolta.  Wonderful news :) after such a tragic loss of their son Jett :(

Wade Parkins – you’re an Angel!

Meet Wade, our incredible multi-tasking interim L.A. publicist / driver / ambusher / photographer / bag holder / researcher / tour guide.  Thank you for your kindness and generosity, and for being our Angel in the city!

And thank you Rufus for lots of love and kisses ;)

Gwen Stefani + Sea Band = Pregnant??

So Gwen Stefani has as of late been sporting flowy tops and suspicious medical wrap bracelets.  While loose clothing doesn’t imply a baby belly ( could have a big-lunch belly ) the wrist bands have caught the attention of all the media, and of course, readers such as us :)  I did a little digging, and this is what I found:

  • The Sea-Band has been clinically tested against nausea and vomiting in travel, pregnancy, anaesthesia, chemotherapy and all conditions which induce nausea.
  • The Sea-Band is a knitted elasticated wrist band, which operates by applying pressure on the Nei Kuan acupressure point on each wrist by means of a plastic stud.
  • Because the bands do not use drugs, they do not cause any of the side effects associated with anti-nausea drugs and can be worn on each wrist whenever you feel nauseous.
  • They are suitable for adults and children.
  • The Sea-Band may be washed up to five times with a mild detergent in warm water without losing its elasticity. (medexsupply.com)

What do you think?  Pregnant?  If so, dying to gift a BLANQI bodystyler to shape her in style! ;)

Closed blinds at Opening Ceremony

Great mirrored blinds at Opening Ceremony in L.A.

Valerie and Sabina

OUR FIRST EDITORIAL! American Baby magazine features our maternity shaper

We are beyond excited to announce that BLANQI and our bodystyler will be featured in the June issue of American Baby that comes out around May 25th.!  Look for us in the crib notes column, written by senior lifestyle editor Jessica Hartshorn :) :)

For those of you unfamiliar with American Baby, it is “the leading resource for the expecting woman and the new mom. It’s the first place she turns for information about her baby and herself on her incredible journey through motherhood” ( courtesy American Baby ).  It has a 2,000,000 monthly circulation.  It is the first magazine you receive when pregnant ( in the “welcome to pregnancy” diaper bag provided by the OBGYN ) and the magazine in every OBGYN and pediatric office in the U.S.  Yeay!


Jason Shelby, life/after/denim

This is Jason Shelby.  He works with life/after/denim, and he does not like to be photographed.  Over a period of 5 days, we tortured him with many surprise snapshots.  I like this one, and I think Jason would be okay with me posting it on this blog for the world to see :)  He is, by the way, the most hysterically funny person I have met!  Valerie and I laughed so hard we almost cried!  AND life/after/denim is awesome.  Check them out http://www.lifeafterdenim.com

Need some skymiles? Buy a BLANQI bodystyler :)


Missoni, how I love thee

Love, love, love this Missoni boutique entrance.  I didn’t enter those beautiful doors, however, for fear of great disappointment when told that the dress I want costs $2,500!  ha ha ha!  I will just stick to admiring the facade for now.

Kaitlin Olson on People magazine’s baby blog (and another shot of Valerie gifting her at the event :) :) You’re the best!

Super thrilled to have given her a Bodystyler – hoping she loves it!

BLANQI heading to a maternity fashion show in LA!!

We are SUPER to tell you that we will be part of a maternity fashion show in LA!!
Hosted by Liza from Expecting Models, and opened with Scott Stapp from Creed singing an acoustic rendition of “arms wide open”. The show is part of Pregnancy Awareness Month and will be hosted by Ricki Lake, model Josie Maran, and Dr. Greene, among others. Cannot wait!!!!!!

www.pregnancyawarenessmonth.com

Declared and founded by author & holistic lifestyle expert Anna Getty, and co-founded by LCSW & mompreneur Alisa Donner, May 2010 marks the 3rd year of Pregnancy Awareness Month™ (PAM). Through PAM, Anna …

www.pregnancyawarenessmonth.com

BLANQI debuts on Nordstrom.com

BLANQI, LLC launches it’s very first Bodystyler on Nordstrom.com!

Visit http://shop.nordstrom.com and search “blanqi” or click here to go directly to the garment’s page.


Blanqi Launch on Nordstrom