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Well, fall has already been here, but it’s been so hot in LA that it hasn’t really felt like it. But now it’s getting colder and we finally get to see fall/winter fashion reflected in daily life.

Fergie (I hope she keeps the dark hair!)

Emmy Rossum at a GQ event

Demi Moore at the same event

Kristen Bell

Camilla Belle at Paris Fashion Week

The Jason Wu Preview party last night:

Amber Heard (A perfect holiday party outfit…)

If you’re in the LA area in the next few days, my friends over at Los Angeles Pregnancy Services are hosting a benefit dinner Thursday evening at a ritzy hotel in downtown LA. Famed Catholic speaker Jesse Romero will be giving the keynote speech.

LAPS is slowly converting from a “center” to a “clinic,” the difference between the two being medical staff and medical equipment. Research has shown that a simple ultrasound can have an incredibly powerful influence on the choice between abortion and life for a child. But LAPS, and Catholic pregnancy centers like LAPS go so much further than pre-natal counseling—LAPS provides financial assistance, parenting classes, adoption placements, chastity talks, NFP courses, etc. LAPS also provides post-abortion counseling for women who need it.

This is all to say that LAPS is doing some amazing work. I’m pretty sure the deadline has passed to RSVP for the actual dinner, but if you can, please consider donating to the center that is saving so many lives.

In other news…I see that “The Butterfly Circus”, winner of the 2009 DoorPost Film Project, is making its way around the blogosphere. Catholic Underground LA will be screening the film followed by a panel discussion with the actors and director this Saturday. (For you swooning ladies, I’m pretty sure Eduardo Verastegui is coming.) If you’re not my friend on Facebook, look to the sidebar, add me, and I’ll send you an invite to the event.

~Rebecca

PS: I haven’t had a chance to get my still camera fixed yet, but I will try to take some photos of my outfits for each event.

Sarah Jessica Parker – Very interesting use of a t-shirt. Love it.

Ivanka Trump with Oliva Palermo – All in all, the ladies look very chic. I especially like Olivia’s embellished necklace. That paired with her hairstyle makes her look regal at best.

Kelly Rowland + Kim Kardashian – While the dresses may be a little short for some tastes, the colors in each outfit are gorgeous.

HIllary Duff – A nice twist in the detailing of “The Little Black Dress.” I like it.

Penelope Cruz

Eva Mendes

Emma Stone

Amy Adams

Audrina Patridge

Diane Kruger

Demi Moore

The one-shoulder trend continues to rule the summer—-

Rachel Roy

Coca Rocha

Zoe Saldana

Audrina Patridge

Padma Lakshmi

Oh and here’s a random photo of Taylor Lautner…because I can…but you have to admit he’s looking pretty dapper…

The Thread Show was…interesting…

It attracted all sorts of people, including Playboy promoters, Texas housewives, and your typical fashionable hipsters. It was definitely a place to people watch, LOL.

Day 1:

Got there early to help Jes set up her booth.

BTW, the mannequin’s name is “Mani.”

We didn’t do very much at the actual show the first day. Once it ended, Jes and her friend Mae and I headed to an evening mass, then to dinner in Little Italy. After that, we headed to the home of Katelyn Rose of Suddenly Darling for dessert! We had mango mochi…it was yummy…and she and her family are lovely.

Day 2:

The second day was more hectic. There was way more traffic at the event, plus the line was showing in the fashion show.

We also had a special visitor—Tracy Lynn Cruz, a former Power Ranger! She was so sweet! All we talked about was modesty and working in the entertainment industry.

After that, we packed up the booth and headed back to Katelyn’s house for dinner with her whole family. All in all, it was a great weekend. Over the next few weeks, I will be highlighting some of my favorite designers from the show.

You can see more photos from the event here.

Isla Fisher

Nicole Ricci and Alicia Keys

Freida Pinto at the Oscars, congrats to Slum Dog BTW.

Sanaa Lathan in this very sweet cocktail dress.

Selma Blair

Selma Blair and Diane Kruger

Monica

Rachel Bilson (night)

Rachel Bilson (Day)

Kim Raver

Katherine Mcphee

Joanna Garcia

Hillary Duff…her make up looks great…

Mischa Barton

Rachel Bilson, who recently just confirmed her engagement to Hayden Christensen!

Olivia Palermo

Brittany Snow

Molly Sims, Zoe Saldana, and Heidi Klum

The cool gift bags I helped pack…but didn’t receive…lol

Tiffani, me, Rosario

Did I escape intern duty? Heck no.

Baseball player Jeff Suppan. Nice guy too.

Fr. Willie and Chris Kramer

Barb Nicolosi, co-writer of Mary Mother of Christ with Monika Moreno, the head of the Angelus Student Film Festival

Shameless plug.

I helped host the Louisiana-based band L’angelus this weekend for Catholic Underground (which was the reason I was too busy to make posts.) The band is made up of siblings Stephen, Katie, and Paige Rees, and may I just say that they were SUPER fun to hang out with for a few days.  

They are genuinely nice people, authentically Catholic, and very talented! Throughout the weekend I kept noticing that Paige and Katie are super cute and dress very modestly! 

Katie & Paige, right after I picked them up from LAX.

The girls packed into my car…

Katie during sound check.

 
The entire band: Stephen, Paige, and Katie.

Me with some of the core team; to the far left is Jessica Rey of Rey Swimwear.

 

I’m always interested in what organizations celebrities are endorsing. I know people say they don’t care what any actress has to say, but honestly if I was a celeb I would try to promote as many great causes as I could.

One of our fave Modestia chicks Ali Landry attended Baskin Robins’ “Wrapped With a Bow” event a few days ago.

I believe we’ve seen that bag before…LOL.

Gabrielle Union at the “Best In Green Awards” for environmentalists.

Some randoms:

JS at her perfume launch

Aimee Adams

Rosario Dawson

Catholic Underground is this weekend. There won’t be a December CU so I suggest you come and get your kicks on Saturday or else you’ll have to wait until January.

Fr. Augustino and Br. David are flying out from the Bronx friary to MC and will be giving a talk at 6:30 pm, though the regular party starts at 8 pm. The Thirsting will be our entertainment for the night. I’ve never heard of them, but I’m hoping that I will like them and subsequently add them to the list of music I would like to use in Pilgrims.

I’m really really excited about meeting Fr. Augustino for the first time. Fr. Stan was the first CFR I ever met when he came and performed at my high school once upon a decade ago. I think Fr. Stan would leave an impression on just about anyone, so I checked out the community’s website, which has an e-letter of spiritual thoughts and advice posted every week.

I am not embarrassed to say this—I’ve been reading the CFR e-letter off and on for years, and since Fr. Augustino writes for the e-letter often I guess you could say I’m kind of a fan…in addition to being a CFR groupie.

Catholic Underground, Nov. 15
St. Victor’s Church
8634 HOLLOWAY DR.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069

If you need some more CFR goodness in your life, watch this short documentary on them. It must have been made a while ago as some of the friars are still being called “Brother” but have been introduced to me as ordained priests:

See some of you this weekend,
~Rebecca