If you’re ODing on the cute/badass mashup see the slightly more disturbing kidnap-related video – the original music video for the song you just heard, First Of The Year [Equinox] by Skrillex.

Tryin’ to trick your dog out like DJ Panda Pupstep?

First, the panda suit. Thank you, fine minds of Dogo. For $40, you put the Panda in Pupstep.

While these sicksta gold cans are not made by the talented headphone-making conspirators at WeSC, I got them from Karmaloop by Eskuche for $69.

DJ Panda Pupstep – CALL 911 NOW on your giant golden pop phone, $60 from Kitson or A. Turen on 85 Stanton.

Make your puppy look like Skrillex with a super long mane and a DJ Mixer by Merkury. It’s a device that plays two iPods and looks like a mini DJ-turntable, however, this machine is only meant to simulate DJ sounds with a range of reverb and flange and filter and fade effects. So basically you can take away the bass and add some heavy sounds on top of the music. You can also fade the songs into one another, but only by volume, not by speed as in a real DJ’s table. (Everything you heard in the video came directly from Skrillex.) So, for 120 bones, you can play two iPods at once and tinker with the sound.

DJ Panda Pupstep spins the tunes at the It hotspot right now, Chez Moi, 7 nights a week. Hit me for deets.

With a heart in Southern California and mind in perfecting the art of chic, minimalistic basics, the LAmade collection is artfully utilitarian. Every piece is crafted with the highest attention to both fit and detail, resulting in wardrobe staples you’ll wear for years. Each collection is impacted by everyday life, ever-changing with new sights, sounds, colors, prints and patterns. With clothing for women, maternity, kids and baby, LAmade has gained quite the following with its merchandise online at Piperlime and Amazon and in hundreds of boutiques and department stores like Nordstrom, Kitson and Anthropologie.

How can you win the Brazil Dress, Prince Street Cropped Cardi and Cooper Top from LAmade? Head over to the brand’s Facebook page, LIKE it and tell us in the comments why you are craving some cool California style in your life. The most genuinely creative commenter will win all three pieces. Good luck!

For more information about LAmade, visit the website and Twitter page @ShopLAmade. Questions about the giveaway? Ask me on Twitter @CrystlMeatballs. This FashionIndie contest is open to residents of the United States only.

Manufacturer Majestic Mills sued Kitson in August, claiming the retailer owed $225,000 wort of merchandise. Now the store is saying Majestic Mills failed to secure Richie for a Winter Kate / House of Harlow 1960 launch event, a supposed $500,000 loss.

Kitson annoys the balls out of me, and I don’t really care about any of this. But I thought maybe you indies might. Do you care indies?

LINK LOVE: WWD

Nicole Richie shows she’s the best representative of her own collection in the new lookbook for her House of Harlow 1960 accessories line.

In the Spring/Summer 2009 lookbook, a pre-pregnancy Nicole models her own vintage-inspired designs, which sell at Kitson and Shopbop, most for under $100.  

GALLERY: House of Harlow Lookbook

The Olsen twins’ line, Elizabeth & James, is doing quite well, from a celebrity following to big name retailers.

The Olsens have attracted big name celebs such as Heidi Klum, Beyonce and Rihanna, all spotted wearing button-ups from the line.

Both Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Kitson in Los Angeles have reported phenomenal sales for the twins’ rags, with the senior VP fashion director at Neiman Marcus calling the line a “bright spot” in dismal season for sales!

Ashley and Mary-Kate are now in talks with footwear giant Steve Madden to design a shoe line as well as a menswear line planned for the fall.

Elizabeth and James’ lowest priced item is a one-shoulder cotton tank for $95, with a leather jacket going for $775 and dresses ranging from $225-$475!!!

LINKAGE: Perez Hilton

Poor Posh!

First Henri Bendel and Kitson dropped Victoria Beckham’s designs because sales didn’t live up to expectations. Now Saks has dropped her dVb denim line.

Reportedly Saks felt “offended when she sold her dress line to Bergdorf’s and not to Saks, even though Saks launched her denim line in their New York store.”

I can’t imagine the $300 price from a celebrity designer was a good incentive either!

From NY Post.

Photo from Denim is Cool.

House of Harlow 1960, Nicole Richie’s jewelry line with Mouawad, has hit Kitson. Pieces range from $30 to $150 and are made of everything from fabric, leather and silk, to chains, rivets and gold-plated metals.

It’s certainly no surprise anymore that Conrad’s line of “basic” clothing isn’t doing too hot, especially since the collection was dropped from Kitson’s a mere month prior to the day. Though it probably won’t do much good, the crowd seems to be giving Conrad one last stab at success. When Conrad appears as a presenter at the Emmy’s on September 21st she won’t be alone; whose going to be right behind her? Her models! And yes, they will be dressed in full LC attire as they hand out the awards to joyous winners. This should be…interesting?

It was inevitable, and everyone of us was hoping for it, we even had bets going..wait that was Amy Winehouse’s death. Anyways, this officially in, Lauren Conrad’s line was dropped from Kitson, the hot LA boutique, for not enough promo on Lauren’s part and very poor sales. Sound familiar? Yes, same thing happened to Vicky Beckham.

Kitson owner Fraser Ross states; They need to realize it’s no different than selling your album, your TV shows,  your movies. You have to keep promoting it.”

Victoria Beckham is becoming a fashion icon. She takes risks while maintaining her fabulous style. Selflessly Beckham planned to share her fashion genius and launch her own line. Unfortunately, Los Angeles boutique, Kitson has pushed back Beckham’s plans of launching her men’s collection, dVb until next year! In addition, many other boutiques have discontinued her denim collection. Personally, I was enamored by her denim collection, especially those star embroidered pockets. Thankfully Mrs. Beckham has kept her head up, with hopes to launch a couture line debuting this fall, at New York Fashion Week.