Go Glam or Go Home: Big Night Out Prep
Updated: February 15, 2008
Whether you are going to an exclusive premiere or reveling at a friend's house, check out our quick guide to pulling together a red-carpet ready look. Here's how to act like a star with or without paying the high price of fame.
On this page:Spendthrifts, Thriftspends.
Spendthrifts
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Carolina Herrera
Write a review8441 Melrose Pl, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)
Herrera is queen of the elegant gown--devotee Renee would not choose anyone else for a big night on the carpet. An added bonus: The Melrose Place staff is actually friendly.
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Prada
Read Reviews343 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)
For the boys: Nothing screams statuesque or golden child like a man in this Italian heavyweight's threads.
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Sielian's Vintage Apparel
Read Reviews9013 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)
This chic west Melrose boite has been the best-kept secret of celeb stylists for years ... until now. Find everything from Halston and Yves St Laurent to sexy brand-free pieces. Either way, it's all vintage.
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Neil George Salon
Read Reviews9320 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)
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Frederic Fekkai Beaute De
Read Reviews440 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)
Thriftspends
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Ted Baker
Read Reviews131 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)
Ted is by no means cheap, but gents will find fly suits here for far less than his Westside contemporaries.
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Umberto LA
Read Reviews1772 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (map)
Top it all off with a daring 'do from South Robertson's considerably less costly branch of this celeb stylist's empire.
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trim.
Read Reviews1424 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)
Attendees making the commute from Santa Monica's beachy hotels won't mind stopping at this friendly Venice salon for a quick cut.
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DecadesTwo
Write a review8214 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)
Sister store to the renowned vintage Melrose shop, dames will find valuable treasures here at more playful prices.
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Shareen Inc
Write a review350 N Ave 21, Los Angeles, CA 90031 (map)
Fabled downtown warehouse offers gorgeous vintage at odd discounts with offers like "$7 per pound" Thursdays.






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