Thursday was Fashion's Night Out, the third annual after-work shopping celebration that Vogue magazine started to encourage folks around the world to support fashion during the recession.
It's skyrocketed into an A-list event, with stylish celebrities, top models and designers putting their star power to cocktail soirees and in-store events.
"Its like trick-or-treating for big girls," I said as a friend and I came across throngs of fabulously dressed women as we crossed famous Melrose Avenue to get to the Alexander McQueen shop. Many carried swag, or gift, bags from the various stores they had popped into along the way.
We spent most of the evening at the 3.1 Phillip Lim bash on trendy Robertson Boulevard, just up the street from The Ivy where stars lunch and a few steps south of The Abbey that's the most famous gay bar in L.A.
The modern boutique with Lim's cool clothes hosted a hip, young crowd and a great concert by new indie band, Cults. Their hit song, "Go Outside," sounded excellent live. I love the xylophone!
We had a great Fashion's Night Out, no swag bag required!