Photography: Market Boutique Casual Style

Love the casual, yet so stylish and fashion forward, style at Market Boutique in LA! Check out some of the recent outfit shots that I've done for them...

If you're in LA don't forget to stop by Market for an amazing clothing and accessory selection!

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Bad Joan

strapless maxi dress: BEL KAZAN

Loving my new strapless maxi dress by Bel Kazan!  I wore it out this weekend and just had to share the pic.  If you haven't already checked out this designer you are missing out!  She has the most amazing original prints and her pieces are so comfortable and flattering.  Plus if you sign up for the mailing list you'll get a discount coupon code emailed to you so you can save off your first purchase.  Click HERE to check out their online store.

PLUS... I just found out that Bel Kazan is planning a big LA sample sale in the next few weeks.  LA ladies, I will share the info as soon as I have it!

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Bad Joan

outfit: BEL KAZAN FIRST LADY DRESS IN KALEIDOSCOPE DUSK PRINT

I rode my bike over to see my good friend Belinda (designer at Bel Kazan) and made some really cute friends on the way...

I was wearing the Bel Kazan First Lady Dress and from now on I'm just going to call this my lucky dress!  How cute are these guys?  Turns out they are fashion photographers visiting Los Angeles from Russia.  You can check out their work at FD Photo Studio.

And you can buy your own "lucky dress" at the Bel Kazan online store by clicking HERE.... I highly recommend it!  ;)

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Bad Joan

outfit: MISSONI DRESS AND KOOBA BAG

Loving all my new scores from Style Blender! Especially this Missoni pink stripe tank dress and red leather Kooba bag... Now I'm off to enjoy this gorgeous Cinco de Mayo weather!

Hope you are having an wonderful weekend!

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Bad Joan

outfit: BEL KAZAN TWO TIMER MINI DRESS WITH FRONT ZIPPERS

I'm loving my new mini dress from my good friend and talented designer Belinda.  Her line is called Bel Kazan; if you don't know the line you should!  Bel Kazan is all about original prints and flattering fits.  I love the soft jersey fabric, tribal print, and zipper detail on this dress.  I will definitely be wearing it all summer long!

Check out the Bel Kazan online store HERE for prices and info!

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Bad Joan

outfit: CHLOE PANTS, VINTAGE KIMONO JACKET, KIESELSTEIN-CORD GLASSES

Loving all of my Style Blender finds!

Outfit:
Pants - Chloe
Jacket - Vintage
Tank - Donna Mizani
Shoes - Betsey Johnson
Glasses - Kieselstein-Cord

If you're in LA you have to check out Style Blender. You can rotate your wardrobe for amazing clothes like these for ONLY $30 A MONTH! It's kind of amazing!

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Bad Joan

Bad Joan Goes Motorcycle Chic...

You don't get a name like Bad Joan without dressing like a Bad Girl every once in a while!  Go ahead a be a little bit BAD this weekend!

Outfit from Style Blender:
-Dress by Christopher Kane for Topshop
-Vest by Grai
-Shoes by Sigerson Morrison
-Glasses by Chanel

If you're in LA you have to check out Style Blender!  You could own amazing designer pieces like these and rotate your wardrobe all the time for ONLY $30 a month!  It's the best deal out there!

Have a wonderful weekend!

GTBB,
Bad Joan

Sunny yellow skirt...

In LOVE with this vintage Amen Wardy yellow skirt from Style Blender.  This bright and sunny pencil skirt is going to get a lot of use this spring!

Happy Friday!

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Bad Joan

Happy Valentine's Day

Jacket and Necklace from Style Blender

Happy Valentine's Day!  Don't do anything Bad Joan wouldn't do....  ;)

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Bad Joan

Bad Joan goes to Watts Towers

In 1921 a man named Simon Rodia set out to built a series of structures in his own backyard. It took him 34 years; he built them entirely on his own and without the assistance of machinery!  Simon used broken bottles, sea shells, plates and other found items to create the mosaic work that decorates the structures. The complex is made up of several towers, a gazebo, benches, birdbaths, and more (the tallest tower stands 99.5 feet)! For more information on this fascinating work of art click HERE.

Once Bad Joan heard the inspiring story behind Watts Towers she just had to go see them for herself! So she grabbed her good friend and talented photographer Dahlia Foroutan and they went to check it out...

When Bad Joan arrived at Watts Towers she immediately went to the Watts Towers Art Center and purchased a ticket for admission ...

... Once inside she took a look around ...

... Bad Joan marveled at the incredible attention to detail ...

... everything from the height of the tallest tower ...

... to the etchings in the floor ...

... were a beautiful and inspiring sight.  Even the surrounding buildings were covered with art ....

... and many of the homes in the neighborhood mimic the mosaic artwork of the towers ...

... After she had seen everything, Bad Joan took one last look around and then headed home to start creating some art of her own ...

What Bad Joan is wearing:
-Cashmere Sweater by Wilen
-Cashmere Knit Pleated Skirt by Wilen
-Bangles by Rich in Friendship
-Bag by Beth Springer

PS - Wilen was actually a clothing line that Bad Joan used to design!

Hope you are having an inspiring weekend!

GTBB,
Bad Joan

Photo Credit: Dahlia Foroutan

Bad Joan goes to Venice Beach

The weather has been so nice in LA that Bad Joan went down to Venice Beach to hang out with her friend Samantha Lowery; the designer behind Samanca Jewelry! Samantha lives right near the ocean which is where she draws a lot of inspiration for her eclectic and bohemian jewelry designs. Bad Joan convinced Samantha to let her borrow a bunch of jewelry AND she even convinced Samantha to do a special giveaway just for Bad Joan's readers, click HERE to find out more about the giveaway!

And check out Bad Joan's Venice Beach adventure...

When Bad Joan arrived in Venice she headed straight for the boardwalk ....

... Bad Joan showed off her hula hoop skills ...

... then she decided to see what she would like with dreadlocks ...

... she decided the dreads weren't her thing so she moved on to cowboy hats ...

... Bad Joan concluded that she likes her hair too much to cover it up! 

The sun started to go down so Bad Joan put on her coat and headed out onto the sand to watch the sunset ...

... it was one of the most beautiful sunsets she had ever seen ...

... and it just kept getting better ...

... and better ...

Hope you are having a wonderful start to 2012!

What Bad Joan is wearing:

- Racerback Tank by Donna Mizani (coming to Badjoan.com next week)

- Flowy Maxi Skirt by Lizzie Parker - Retail $104 / Sale $44

- Moccasins by Minnetonka 

- All jewelry provided by Samanca Jewelry.  

If you like the long pendant necklace that Bad Joan is wearing you could win it!  Click HERE to find out how to enter the GIVEAWAY!

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Bad Joan

Photo Credit: Samantha Lowery

Bad Joan goes to Simply Vintageous

Simply Vintageous is a special holiday pop-up shop in Los Angeles happening throughout the month of December. This store is full of incredible and unique finds; everything from high end vintage to contemporary wear and there is even a backroom bargains section! Store owner, Beth LaMure, has procured most of her vast collection from various Hollywood sets, wardrobe stylists and even a few celebrities! If you are in Los Angeles you should definitely check it out (there is even a little champagne and chocolates party tomorrow afternoon, 12/17 at 1pm!) For more info on the store and on future events visit their blog HERE.

Of course Bad Joan couldn't leave without trying a few things on!  Check out a few of the fabulous styles she found (photographed by Arna Bee)...

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Bad Joan