Friday, January 15, 2010

Jewel Heist on Crescent Heights

Earlier this week the ladies of Los Angeles were introduced to Alex And Ani, a super fun and eco-friendly line of jewelry known for their signature expandable bangle bracelets designed by Carolyn Rafaelian.

Comedian Heather McDonald attends Alex And Ani Los Angeles Launch on January 13, 2010 in West Hollywood, California.Comedian Heather McDonald attends Alex And Ani Los Angeles Launch on January 13, 2010 in West Hollywood, California.Duffy-Marie Arnoult/WireImage.com

The event was hosted by the hysterical Heather McDonald and took place at the home of Mark Young in The Historical La Fontaine, which was designed by Leland Bryant the same architect who is responsible for our favorite hotel in the world, THE SUNSET TOWER.

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The 50 or so guests got to experience
Alex and Ani's "Bangle Bar"where they were able create their own set of bangle bracelets from the brand's plethora of choices.


When they arrived the crowd could be called classy and refined but once they hit "the bar" suddenly it was a room full of bangle-bandits! Think black friday at a Wal-Mart if only that Wal-Mart happened to be on Robertson or Rodeo.

But none the less everyone seemed to be having a great time drinking cocktails provided by O.N.E. natural experience thanks to the lovely Lucy Render-Caplan and healthy fair provided by Joey Santos and his team at Fit Food. If an armful of free bracelets wasn't enough to make these woman feel great, they all received a gift card to Sheila Kelley S Factor to embrace their inner goddess.

Heather brought along some of the funny friends she works with including Chuy Bravo, Jen Kirkman, Sara Colonna, and Natasha Leggero. Other VIPSs included Sharona Alperin (aka My Sharona), Alexis Blum, Stacy Broff, Mary Loomis-Shrier, Liz Roman, the amazing Alisa Starler and a gaggle of girls who call Ken Baker their boss. We're told Jillian Reynolds would have loved to have joined her gal pals but Cedars has this thing about going to a party 48 hours after having a baby.


Duffy-Marie Arnoult/WireImage.comNatasha Legero, Jen Kirkman, Sharona Alperin, Comedian Heather McDonald and Andrea Marmalstein attend Alex And Ani Los Angeles Launch on January 13, 2010 in West Hollywood, California.Comedian Heather McDonald and Sharona Alperin attend Alex And Ani Los Angeles Launch on January 13, 2010 in West Hollywood, California.Duffy-Marie Arnoult/WireImage.com