Laker Ron Artest visited Manny Pacquiao in Los Angeles.
NBA Player Ron Artest stopped by at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, Thursday afternoon to visit the champ Manny Pacquiao in training. A big boxing fan, Ron Artest, who was also present during the press conference held at the Beverly Hills hotel a few months ago, eagerly watches the pound for pound king in action. The Pacquiao and Cotto fight promoted by Top Rank entitled “firepower” will take place at the MGM Grand Arena on Nov. 14, 2009. It will also be available on HBO pay per view.
Elmer Ave Fashion Show Spring 2010
In celebration of Los Angeles Fashion week, Elmer Ave. clothing line presented its Spring 2010 collection last Saturday. Billed as a Top Secret event, (location was only disclosed after you rsvp’d to the event). The show was held at the historic Farmers Merchants Bank at 4th and Main St.
With a mix of urban and industrial style design set up, 2 gorgeous models climbed up towards the turntable to kick start the music. One can really feel the vibe of Rock and Roll inside the building.
Military inspired jackets and grunge look ruled the catwalk. From suit jackets, skinny pants, custom shorts, military dress and crescent vests, combine this with models all projecting “power and rock star punk look” with each step on the runway. It truly represents the Elmer Ave. edgy trademark designs. What an amazing show of collection to highlight your Saturday night.
Elmer Ave was cofounded byJonny Day and Sean Murphy with a mindset to provide high-fashion tailored suiting with a Rock ‘n’ Roll edge. Branching from their roots in skateboards, playing in rock ‘n’ roll bands and fashion styling, Elmer Ave continually set industry trends using the highest quality manufacturing standards. http://www.elmerave.com
Beseeninhollywood.com would like to thank Elmer Ave for inviting us to be part of this show and to its staff for making this event a success. Thanks to our photographers Yoyong Palima and AC Cubos for covering this show.
To view more pictures of this event click here.
Holly Montag and Dancing with the Stars cast at the ESPN Magazine: Body Issue Launch event
October 21, 2009 by admin
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MTV Reality Star Holly Montag hit the red carpet, together with her friend, Stacy Hall at the recently held ESPN Magazine: Body Issue launching event held at the London Hotel in West Hollywood. Aside from the athletes who attended, the cast of Dancing with the Stars also stopped by to grace the red carpet that night.Beseeninhollywood.com takes you upclose to the action.
Holly Montag
Holly Montag and Stacy Hall
Stacy Hall
Anna Trebunskaya
Alec Mazo and Edyta Sliwinska
Edyta Sliwinska
Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Natalie Coughlin
Anna Trebunskaya and Guest
Photos by Mark Cano and Ping Nepomuceno of Beseeninhollywood.com
BSIH would like to thank ESPN, Met Rx, CMPR firm and all its staff for a great event.
Designer Oliver Tolentino @ Downtown Los Angeles Fashion Week
October 19, 2009 by admin
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Vibrant yet soothhing colors of pastels and glimmer. Not only was there a bling factor, but a “WOW” factor came hand in hand when the designs of Oliver Tolentino graced Fashion Week LA’s runway at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA on October 15, 2009. The audience was in awe with constant clapping in tow, every seat was filled and the showcase was just mesmerizing. 
Downtown Los Angeles Fashion Week: It’s a wrap!!
The week long fashion event celebration wrapped up last night at the Geffen Contemporary Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Los Angeles. BeSeenInHollywood was there to bring you upclose to this prestigious event.
The night featured the collection from of Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino and Elizabeth Mason of The Paper bag Princess who showcased vintage couture celebration of Valentino collection.
Actress Marie Bello
Actress Marie Bello was this year’s recepient of the Los Angeles Spirit Award for Style and Substance. She received the prestigious award for her philanthropic work as well as her support of Los Angeles based fashion designers.
The night also featured the performance of english singer Matt Goss and his band. More details and pictures to follow.
Here are some images from last night: Courtesy of Mark Cano and Ping Nepomuceno of Beseeninhollywood.com
Designer Joseph Domingo (center) and friends
Oliver Tolentino
L to R (John Obligacion, Nikki Mantuano-Obligacion, Gia Galicia and Aldo Carrascaso of Stylecritics.com
Janelle So of Kababayan LA18 and Nino Lim of Island Pacific Supermarket
Beseeninhollywood.com would like to thank Leanna Lewis of DLAFW, Founder and Producer, Barbara Graff, co-producer and publicist and all the staff, from the make up artist, hair stylist, wardrobe assistant, etc. who made this successful event possible. We really appreciate all your efforts. And to all the sponsors…(to be continued)
Mode Israel Designers shine at Downtown Los Angeles Fashion Week.
Sponsored by the Israeli Consulate, local Israeli designers participated for the first time in this year’s Los Angeles Fashion Week. Entitled as Mode of Israel, seven talented designers debuted their collection to the press, public and fashion industry. Here are a few images from that event, from Kedem Sasson, Bracha Bar-on, Alembika, Yosef Peretz, Betka, Shai Shalom. The night kicked off with a high octane performance from an Israeli Electro band, Terry Poison.
All images are property of Beseeninhollywood.com
Photos by Joven Calingo
Israeli Electro Band Terry Poison
Miss California USA Gets Makeover!!
October 15, 2009 by admin
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® Miss CALIFORNIA USA IS COMING TO TELEVISION ON NOVEMBER 22nd.
TRUST ME. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!” - DONALD TRUMP
MISS CALIFORNIA USA® GETS MAKEOVER
Stylish wardrobes and backdrop, more contestants and a double crowning make this not your mother’s beauty pageant.
Los Angeles, Oct. 15, 2009—The MISS CALIFORNIA USA pageant is a putting on a brand new face for 2010 with a more stylized production befitting its trend-setting locale.
Airing live from The Show at Agua Caliente Casino•Resort•Spa in Rancho Mirage on Sunday, Nov. 22, the pageant promises to represent a more chic and up-to-the-moment event than in years past in music, program and clothing. It will also increase the number of contestants to 150.
“We’re taking a new look at a traditional idea and energizing it for 2010,” says Keith Lewis, executive director of MISS CALIFORNIA USA. “We’re bringing it into a new decade.”
Gone are sashes and swimsuit “uniforms”; in are individualized styles that flow and compliment the shapes of the women for a more natural, seamless walk. The Top 10 in the finale of the pageant will don creations by world-renowned fashion designer Tony Bowls.
Adding to the excitement is an announcement that the pageant will be crowning two winners instead of one. Pageant officials did not confirm if it was a proactive response to the controversy of the last year, but instead asked viewers to tune in live to see for themselves. As Donald Trump, owner of the MISS USA pageant, said, “Anything can happen!” The winner of the MISS CALIFORNIA USA pageant will go on to compete in the MISS USA Pageant, the precursor to Miss Universe.
“This year’s event will be bigger and reflect the progressive attitudes of the contestants as well as our forward-looking state,” says Lewis. “It will change the essence of MISS CALIFORNIA USA from a bathing-suit beauty contest to the style of a runway show during fashion week.”
The pageant will air live November 22nd from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on select CW and MY Television Stations. Check local listings for broadcast information.
About MISS CALIFORNIA USA® and MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA®
There really is no better opportunity for today’s ambitious young women. The MISS CALIFORNIA USA® and MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA® Pageants bring beautiful young women from throughout the state to compete for this title and the chance to be crowned MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA®. Stepping up the excitement for 2010, the pageant will increase the number of contestants, feature top designer clothes and incorporate more up-to-date music and programming.
The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® Pageants are a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture. If you are interested in information on the upcoming 2010 MISS CALIFORNIA USA® and MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA® events, you can call the state offices at K2 Productions at (310) 275-4339 or you may log onto www.MissCaliforniaUSA.com.
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Downtown Los Angeles Fashion week: Oct. 12-17, 2009.
Fashion week is back in Downtown Los Angeles. From Oct. 12 to 17, well known and chosen emerging designers will showcase their Spring 2010 Collection. Among them are Louis Verdad, Jerrel Scott, Oliver Tolentino, Elizabeth Mason to name a few. Events to meet and greet the designers are also scheduled. This much anticipated event will certainly draw out the crowd and at the same time discover and promote the fashion industry in Los Angeles. For more inquiries, you can visit www.downtownlafashionweek.com
President Barack Obama receives the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
It was announced today that President Obama is this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner. He is the third sitting president of the United States to win such Honor, following Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Former President Jimmy Carter won it in 2002 and Vice President Al Gore also received it last 2007.
Maria Bello to Receive ‘The Los Angeles Spirit Award For Style And Substance’
September 29, 2009
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Los Angeles, CA - Actress Maria Bello will receive The Los Angeles Spirit Award For Style and Substance at ‘Elizabeth Mason, The Paper Bag Princess Vintage Couture Celebrates Valentino, The Last Emperor‘, for the closing night gala runway show for Downtown LA Fashion Week, taking place at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA on Thursday, October 15.
Bello, who is currently in production on the Adam Sandler comedy “Lake House” opposite Kevin James and co-starring Chris Rock and Salma Hayak and the John Wells drama “The Company Men” co-starring Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner and Tommy Lee Jones, will receive the prestigious award for her philanthropic work as well as her support of Los Angeles based fashion designers.
Founded by Elizabeth Mason and underwritten by 1stdibs.com, a website offering all things beautiful from vintage couture fashion to the world’s most sought after fine antique and modern furnishings,the$2,500 scholarship will be given to a second year fashion student in Maria’s honor. “1stdibs.com strongly believes in formal education for the study and practice of design. We are thrilled to be involved from the beginning in supporting and sponsoring The Spirit Award for Style and Substance annual scholarship for design students.” states Michael Bruno, founder and president of 1stdibs.com
The runway show produced by Elizabeth Mason, author, collector and connoisseur of exceptional vintage fashion, celebrates the early work of Valentino and is inspired by the documentary Valentino, the Last Emperor. The visually spectacular show will be accented with ‘Valentino Red’ accoutrements from Mason’s own contemporary couture design collection, a selection of which will also be on display prior to the show during a meet and greet with the designer.
A portion of the proceeds benefits The Museum of Contemporary Art.
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