Happy Friday, Bombshells!
Last week, I was delighted to be invited out to Palm Desert for Fashion Week El Paseo.

Haven’t heard of Fashion Week El Paseo? It’s the West Coast’s largest consumer show, meaning you can purchase most looks straight from the runway. I came to see what Palm Desert had on tap and to see if there were any dope designers you’d need to know about. I wasn’t disappointed!
I had a great time discovering a few new brands, and relishing in a few favorites.
Take a look:
BB One (www.bboneapparel.com):

Palm Desert Mainstay BB One has been in business for 26 years, and specializes in hip, sophisticated, yet functional pieces for the casual woman with kick. I appreciated their jumpsuits, shirt dresses, and lace up tops, which were perfectly pegged for easy summer days or evenings sailing on a yacht.

Kini Zamora (www.kinizamora.com):

Hawaii native Kini Zamora made waves on Project Runway, and titillated the crowd at Fashion Week El Paseo with his Mondrian inspired colorblocked tops and fantastically ruffled high low skirts. His collection skewed playful, vibrant, and fun, offering details like fringe, bold hues, and high slits.

I was also excited to see some more familiar designers on the catwalk, including Project Runway alum and Atlanta native Mychael Knight (www.mychaelknight.com):

His latest collection bubbled over with breezy cocktails, bomber jackets, and mini skirts. I found more than a few items to add to my wish list!



Aren’t those dresses dreamy?

Lastly, Palm Desert’s very own Michael Costello (ShopCostello.com)also unleashed unmitigated glamour via sinewy gowns and sensual jumpsuits.

He keeps killing ’em!
Aside from the shows, Palm Desert is absolutely beautiful. The weather is piping hot, and the palm trees and mountains were truly transportive.

I can’t wait to go back!
TheBombLife.com is way overdue for a Palm Desert travel guide with what to do, where to stay, and what to eat in Palm Desert. Stay tuned!

Until then, did you see anything you liked?
*Special thanks to The team at the JW Marriott, including General Manager Ralph Scatena and pastry chef Dominique Valenzuela who created these Fashion Bomb Daily confections…

Also, thank you to Thomas Soule from the City of Palm Desert, Joyce Kiehl and the team at the Greater Palm Springs CVB, Stephanie Greene at FG Creative, Mitch Epstein, Owner of Mitch’s on El Paseo, Meg and David Firestone, owners of J. Russell Salon, and Heather Woodard, PR Maven, H&L Partners.