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Marlien Delivers Le Catch

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Marlien Rentmeester

I first met Marlien Rentmeester in high school when her and her twin sister Coliena moved out here from glamorous New York. Marlien always exuded elegance and style even in her bikini at Will Roger's Beach when we were teens. She later moved back to NYC and the settled here in LA as the west coast editor of Lucky Mag.  She has capitalized on that unique blend of high end taste to create her site Le Catch. What sets Le Catch up from other fashion sites, is that Marlien keys in on designer trends and how one can achieve the same look for a reasonable price. Her mixing of designers with vintage appeals to my sensibility and is also seen in her home design. Here is a mini interview with the marvelous Marlien!

Marlien Rentmeester of Le Catch

 

1) What inspires you? Everything from literature to photography to street style to my children.

2) What is your favorite look for Spring? I love all the vivid ethnic prints (from Derek Lam to Altuzarra), especially mixed together--fit for a globetrotter!

3) What do you like about our city of Angels? Even though I moved from New York to LA over ten years ago, I still relish the fact that I can picnic on the beach in the middle of January.

4) Who is your fashion icon? I draw inspiration from a handful (or more!) of stylish women, which includes my twin sister, stylist Giovanna Battaglia, Shala Monroque, Jenna Lyons, and random chic women on the streets of New York and Paris.

5) What is your beauty secret? Three-mile soft-sand jogs

6) Is there a local or green designer you like? Heidi Merrick designs clothes that are relaxed and sophisticated at once--very LA!

7) Are you a mermaid or forest fairy? A mermaid through and through

8) Where or what is your favorite meal? Lunch--Linguini vongole, burrata and tomatoes, fried zucchini, and a glass of rose or two!--at La Fontelina in Capri

9) What is your dream vacation? A European extravaganza with my family that would being in Todi, Italy, where my husband and I were married eleven years ago to Rome to Paris to London to Corsica, Formentera, Mallorca (where my twin sister was married!) to Berlin (where I've never been).

10) What book is on your nightstand? Wild From Lost to Found on the Pacific Trail

more photos of Marlien's fabulous house on Glitterguide.com

Shiva Rose and Marlien Rentmeester of Le Catch

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Celine Taste, Zara Budget

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January has proved to be a busy month with award season events and birthday parties (guess I know lots of Capricorns!). Looking fashionable in a town where people have stylists or  big budgets can be a challenge and that's why Zara can be a life saver. I like to wear mostly (eco-glamorous) vintage, but I still want to stay modern and chic so mixing it with new pieces usually helps. This week I had a dinner for Christian Dior Beauty that my lovely friends host every year. I decided to pair a vintage velvet top with rhinestones with my new favorite velvet harem pants from Zara. The black pumps may look like Christian Louboutin but they are also Zara.

The following night I was invited to a Vogue magazine fashion show for Alberta Ferretti which was beautiful. The clothes were made with true craftsmanship and the vibe was a late sixties feeling with a classy modern take. I was able to borrow a sample dress in winter white from Ferretti and I paired it with last season's Zara tuxedo jacket and boots.

Photos by my creative director and daughter Coco McDermott ♥

Highlight of the Ferretti Show.

 

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Giveaway: Eileen Fisher Skirt

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I am so excited to greet the New Year with a giveaway! I am teaming up with EILEEN FISHER to give away the skirt worn in the Farmer's Market Post. The A Line black skirt with shirring is a great length and goes well for day time dressing or into casual evening. Here is what you can do to be in the giveaway contest. Good Luck Roses!

1) Like The Local Rose Facebook page.
2) Comment on Facebook or here on The Local Rose on how you would wear the skirt.

(The giveaway is open to US Residents and will last until January 8th 2013.  Skirt provided by EILEEN FISHER.)

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Last Days of Autumn at Farmer’s Market

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To bake my mom's recipe for apple galette (recipe in next posting) I went in search of delicious apples at the Santa Monica Farmer's market. EILEEN FISHER provided the skirt and cozy sweater which was perfect for a crisp autumn morn, and off Mel Blanchard and I went! Our first stop was at the pumpkin stand because tis' still pumpkin pie season. They also are perfect vessels for floral arrangements hollowed out as my  lovely friend Jenni Kayne had at her dinner party. We also sought out pomegranates for a an incredible Persian stew of pomegranates and walnuts (recipe later this month). Along the way we discovered cheddar cauliflower (great roasted with olive oil, fennel seeds and sea salt), multi colored carrots, flowers for winter arrangements, and my favorite cranberry beans!

 

 

 

 

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