Palm Springs Life raises a martini (shaken, not stirred) to 007 and the Bond girls who graced John Lautner’s Elrod House in the film Diamonds are Forever. The flowing architectural lines lead the eye from one beautiful space to the next. We revisit the scene to show off the form of so many fall fashions. Jackets have structured silhouettes, dresses accentuate the body with strong lines, and women once again look feminine and romantic, yet strong.
Fashion stylist: Susan Stein, Models: Dominic Figlio, Sara Hileman, Veronica Taylor, and Asia Hall, Hair: Joy Fields and Jamie Lyn Guralnick of J. Russell Salon, Makeup: Chip Tuvman of J. Russell Salon, Production assistant: Jenna Harris, Location: Elrod House, Palm Springs
Quantum of Solace - Gold silk charmeuse dress with twisted silk neckline detail and gold and olive bouclé structured jacket from InSanity at Denise Robergé (opening November) on El Paseo.
Violet pleated strapless gown with jeweled belt from Kevan Hall Violet pleated strapless gown with jeweled belt from Kevan Hall Designs in Los Angeles. Diamond earrings and ruby and diamond platinum and 18K gold bracelet with 18 emerald cut diamonds and 18 emerald-cut rubies totaling more than 30 carats from Frasca Jewelers.
Couture lime jardin mélange coat and dress with feather trim from St. John. Diamond earrings and link necklace from Gail Jewelers. Pewter pumps with elastic band detail from Rangoni of Florence Shoes.
St. John Couture mahogany multi-shimmer mélange knit jacket with beaded feather trim and skirt from St. John on El Paseo. Diamond and white gold earrings from Gail Jewelers.
Never Say Never Again - Natori gray embroidered camisole and panties from Saks Fifth Avenue. Asch Grossbart gold, ebony, and diamond rings, earrings, and bracelet from b. alsohns jewelers in The Gardens on El Paseo.
For Your Eyes Only - Natori black silk slip with black and white embroidered short robe from Saks Fifth Avenue. Barbara Westwood black onyx and druzzy pendant with diamond slide on gold chain from b. alsohns jewelers. Thomas Albrecht rabbit throw with fox trim and embroidered silk lining from Between the Sheets.
Teal silk and satin dress byBurberry from Saks Fifth Avenue. Maria Bain lycra dress with crisscross neckline in burgundy and navy from dot Palm Desert.
Casino Royale - Gray flannel pantsuit by Lloyd Klein Couture of Los Angeles. Diamond, onyx, platinum, and gold rings from Gail Jewelers in The Gardens on El Paseo.
Navy embroidered, ribbon, and tulle gown from Kevan Hall Designs. Natural cushion sapphire and diamond necklace (totaling more than 70 carats) and ring from Frasca Jewelers.
Diamonds Are Forever - Black faille Oscar de la Renta dress from Saks Fifth Avenue with diamond link necklace, bracelet, and earrings from Gail Jewelers.
You Only Live Twice - Magashoni chartreuse suit with soft pleated skirt and blouson jacket from dot Palm Desert in The Gardens on El Paseo. Manolo Blahnik camouflage print silk open-toe pumps from Saks Fifth Avenue in The Gardens on El Paseo. Nicolis Cola 18K yellow gold link bracelets from Frasca Jewelers. Men’s Juicy Couture drawstring cargo pants from Saks Fifth Avenue. A. Link 34-inch white gold necklace with 34.75 carats of diamonds from Frasca Jewelers. Magashoni green double-faced wool dress and coat with chartreuse lining and attached scarf from dot Palm Desert. Gucci black suede shoes with gold wedge from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Torrini 18K yellow and white gold Pietrasanta pendant with black marble and diamonds from Frasca Jewelers.
On bed: Thomas Albrect rabbit throw with white fox trim and embroidery from Between the Sheets at The Gardens on El Paseo.
Thunderball - Light blue terry pants and jacket with pink racing back sleeveless T-shirt and Superga blue dyed camisole from Theodore on El Paseo (opens October). La Nouvelle Bague 18K white gold, diamonds, and enamel bangle and ring from Frasca Jewelers. Juicy Couture drawstring pants and red printed T-shirt from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Dr. No - Caped yellow cowl-neck sweater with printed front and cocoa brown cropped pants and silver gladiator sandals by Sam Edelman from BB One. Frank Gehry sterling and wood inlay bangles from Tiffany & Co. in The Gardens on El Paseo. Paul and Shark yellow silk windbreaker with gray lining, Zegna Sport gray T-shirt, and nutmeg brown silk shorts by Tori from Chapmans on El Paseo. Black and brown driver’s shoes from Rangoni of Florence Shoes on El Paseo.
Everlast by Norma Kamali gray pants and camisole with Planet Organza overblouse from BB One in The Gardens on El Paseo, Palm Desert. Pewter open-toe shoes by Donald J Pliner from dot Palm Desert in The Gardens on El Paseo. La Nouvelle Bague 18K white gold enamel and diamond bangle bracelets from Frasca Jewelers on El Paseo.
