The Editors' Choice Hall of Fame - Electra Petro Zillia Bike

How amazing?!


Years ago when I designed this bike with Electra Bike Company, I really didn't expect it to one day get the highest honors in the bike industry, I just wanted to design a super cool looking bike that would be fun to ride and cherish...

Check out the link for the mention about the bikes chosen for the Hall of Fame:


http://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/bikes-and-gear-features/electra-petro-zillia


this is what they wrote about my bike:
"No bike was more in love with being a bike than Electra's $500 Petro Zillia cruiser in our 2006 test. Bathed in rainbows, hearts, and flowers, and accessorized with pom-poms, ribbons, and a wicker basket, this bike brought smiles to our faces even when parked. It rode well, too, gliding along elegantly, and was also surprisingly practical. But, more than anything, this bike was unrepentant fun. "'I must admit to an odd fascination with the Petro Zillia," said one editor. "Perhaps it's akin to my fascination with man-sized thigh-highs and the works of John Waters, but this bike rocks," proclaimed another. Whenever we gather for Editors' Choice and someone mentions the Zillia, all those who rode it break out in big grins and exclamations of joy. For pure happiness-per-mile and satisfaction-per-dollar, no bike has even come close to equaling this splendid cruiser. "


WOW! Thanks so much for all the love!!!


Thanks to everyone who was involved with honoring my bike design and enjoying the ride! and of course huge thanks to all those who helped me put this bike design together :)


XOXO
Nony

Ke$ha rocking Michina Koide's Petro Zillia nails on the Today Show

Last week Uber cool pop star Ke$ha appeared on the Today show not only looking fabulous but rocking Petro Zillia's for Minx nails with a touch of Michina Koide's bling!

 

 

 

 

Ke$ha loved her minx nails so much she posted a picture...

 

 

 

 

 

Check out a few clips of Ke$ha's Today's show performance below

 

 

 

So cool right?

thought you'd wanna know ;)

                                             XOXO

                                            Nony 

 

 

Heidi Klum's "Look of the day"

 

 Heidi Klum recently featured one of our favorite Petro Zillia pieces on her blog. The black and white tunic top was choosen for the "Look of the day" segment featured in www.heidiklum.aol.com

 

How amazing is that?!

 

This fabulous top comes in different colors and styles to choose from, I personally wear them to death...

 

 

 

 You might wanna get one of your own at www.Shoppetrozillia.com

Xoxo,

 

Nony

Sequins and glitz Jack-O'-Lantern

Halloween is just around the corner and carving pumpkins is a big tradition...

 but I thought i might as well take it to the next level and create a fashion inspired Jack-O'-Latern, and guess what this one was feautured in Refinery29's blog "10 Badass Jack-O'-Lanterns Courtesy Of L.A.'s Coolest Cats!"

 

Photographed by Hailley Howard

 

I hope you likey

 

Xoxo,

Nony

Petro Zillia for Minx

When I first met Michina I was beyond impressed with her work and so when she married my brother and became my family I was super excited and proud.

 

When Michina called me recently and ask me to collaborate with her for Minx nails, I was thrilled!

The result was inspired by my love for rainbows and vibrant colors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out Michina's website, take a look at her spectacular work.

 www.michinakoide.com 

 

You can purchase Michina's and Petro Zillia's Minx nails at http://www.minxtastingroom.com/

 

XOXO,

 

Nony :)

Petro Zillia featured in Mathieu Bitton photoshoot

 

Amaaazing, right??!

 

I went to Church boutique last week and Rodney showed me this amazing picture, I was blown away when I saw this incredible shot.

 

It was shot by Grammy Award nominated art director and photographer Mathieu Bitton.

 

Thanks Mathieu - Love it!

 

 

 

Here's a closer look of the details.

 

 

Xoxo,

 

Nony :)

A while back my good friend and brilliant photographer Giuliano Bekor took these amazing pictures for Petro Zillia, I came across these pictures and thought I should share them with all you lovers!

If you want to check out more of Giuliano's incredible work check out his website

 www.giulianobekor.com

 

 

 

XOXO,

 

Nony :)

Petro Zillia dress featured in RETNA's Photoshoot

One of my all time favorite One-Of-A-Kind dresses was featured in a photoshoot for RETNA, one of my all time favorite graffiti and street artists -  How amazing is that?

The dress was bought at the incredibly fabulous Church Boutique, in West Hollywood.

 

The shoot was Photographed by Jos Fink for Retna, and styled by Dianne Garcia.

RETNA's amazing work has been featured on billboards around the Los Angeles area.

I'm tickled Pink ;)

                                 XOXO

                                              Nony

Oops they did it again...

This time, I wont even say anything... speechless! aren't you?

Orlando, Atong, Brayan - I LOVE you!!!!!!!

XOXO

Nony :)

What happens when creative friends get together......

Seriously, how lucky can one fashion girl get?
Three of my friends got together in NYC with a pile of my new Clothes and nOir Jewelry and look at what happened...

I mean... Atong that looks like a godest with her gorgeous features and immaculate beauty...

Brayan Calaca who is one of the most incredible hair and makeup artists I've ever met...

And last but certainly not least ORLANDO VIVAS!!! Can I just say, is the MOST incredible Art Director and photographer...

When I saw these pictures I got on a Fashion High for hours, that totally reminded me why I love fashion so much that I couldn't ever imagine doing anything else.

Now, honestly, when you look at these pictures - can you blame me?...

XOXO
Nony :)


BTW, for the most AMAZING nOir jewelry go to www.noirjewelry.com

Rainbows & Cowboys - We can't wait!

Hope to see you there!!!

XOXO....

The one and only Chelsea Handler, need I say more?

Well… Not only do I go to sleep (almost) every night watching Chelsea Lately, I very often bitch about what Chelsea Handler is wearing and wonder who styled her (and yes, I do tweet about it occasionally)…

I guess I have to eat my words now!
As it seems that not only her home page on her web site, but also her entire book tour is plastered with Chelsea wearing one of my favorite PETRO ZILLIA dresses which I designed some time ago.




I don’t know how she got it, or who dressed her but she looks absolutely FABULOUS! And I’m not just saying it cuz it’s my dress, I really mean it!

Of course looking at her site, I couldn't help reading the chapter her sister wrote, omg!!! HIL-E-RI-OUS I can’t wait to get my hands on her book and read it from cover to cover!

If you wanna give it a read, here is the link:
http://on.today.com/jNB1hC

All I can say is, Chelsea, you go girl! I am your fan forever...

XOXO
Nony :)

Fashion Time Travel

As I was looking through my favorite treasure, I thought that maybe this time - I should share...


Cuz don't you just think that these pieces could totally time travel?

Cuz don't you just wanna have them all in your closet RIGHT NOW?

I mean... maybe I would change the hair and makeup a bit, oh yeah, and definitely the shoes! and the attitude...

But this is all from Vogue Pattern Book June-July 1957...

Amazing, right? I always feel I'm Time traveling as I venture through my Vintage Fashion magazines...

I hope you likey too :)

XOXO

Nony

House of Petro Zillia: The Next Chapter!

Last July, I started working for not only one of the most amazingly talented people I've ever met, but one of the best human beings I have ever come across. We refer to Nony as our fearless leader, not only because her designs know no boundaries, but because she pushes US beyond what we thought were our own personal limitations. She encourages me to write, and our interns to dream big! She inspires the world to step out of it's blk and gray protective shell,and drape ourselves in a menagerie of bright colors,and to push the limits as to the weight in jewelry one should wear! lol " If you're not jingling, you're not wearin enough!"



Nony's studio is located right next door to the store, so I've had the benefit of seeing the process of all these amazing Petro Zillia originals come to life! She even let me help her with one, but it's not my gift. The pressure of working with silk...well, if a silk top were $1000, you're getting a deal! Cutting silk is no joke! I think I got 3 gray hairs that afternoon. lol Never again!




I've seen her, with a few buttons, a couple tassles, an a couple feet of thread, make the raddest dress! Ok,I'm exaggerating a smidge..but,she really is the Mcgyver of the fashion world, as far as I'm concerned! She'll find inspiration in a trim, button, or a swatch of fabric, an next thing I know, there's a new collection in the store by the end of the day! She's all around inspiring! I've learned, if you have a idea, run with it! The only failure, is NOT trying!




So, you may or may not know, we're closing our doors at the end of this month. BUT never fear, our website will still be goin strong an kickin fashion ass! When you need that something special, that's exceptionally RAD, you can find it at www.shoppetrozillia.com ! The rainbow medley of skills this woman has is redic! Clothes!Jewelry!Handbags! Not to mention, she makes a mean vanilla latte! So,this isn't goodbye, Petro Zillia will be front and center more than ever!!! Right now, we're so proud of the Petro Zillia collaboration with Forever 21! It's the talk of the town!People are excited to shop it,an you can pay no designer a greater compliment! With that said,if ever you look up into the sky and see a random rainbow, just know that means our fearless leader is at it again! Hurry up, an get to a computer! Click on "NEW" on our site, an prepare to have your mind blown!




These are just a few pics of her latest and my fave Petro originals! I can't wait to see what's comin up next! Stay tuned for more radness and good times!!! xx

Onch Movement's Eat It All Launch Party! A Buffet of Cuteness!

We just had the events of all events, as far as I'm concerned, it embodied everything I'm obsessed with! Funness! Raddness! And CANDY!!! On Thur, Jan. 27th, Onch Movement mooooved us with his amazing accessories collection! It was the party of parties, hosted by one of our favesies, her hotness Allison Melnick! If you've ever had an amazing night out, at a club in hollywood,chances are it was her party!!!


Let me tell you a bit about Onch...he's about the most precious star angel, you'll ever meet! He lives in a world of vibant colors, easy breezy attitude, an cuteness! Think, a real life Hello Kitty character. Well, Onchie brought us into his world for just one night, an now I know why he's always smiling! Mini gumball machines and candy apples were strewn from the ceiling, and the tree in our yard! We had displays with live lady bugs and butterflies( we gently released them after the party, so don't get all excited lol ), colorful floral arrangements throughout, and a CANDY BARRRR!!!! Snickers, Almond Joy, Lemon Heads, Red Vines..you know, the good stuff! Twinkies, Ho hos, an Zingers! If it was sugary sweet, and edible, we had it! And unfortunately, I ate it. (insert green face) We've talked about this, I have no self control when it comes to yummy foods...







You would think, that would be enough of a snack selection for this chipmunk, but noooo... I also spent a significant amount of time drooling over Onch's "Eat it All" Collection. I fantasized about eating the multi-colored, chocolate covered pretzels! Mmmmm..I could almost smell the flavors of the lollipop charm necklaces. The pizza necklaces, well...were pizza! I don't need a reason to wanna eat pizza! Soft serve ice cream rings, with and without cherries...I could write a whole nother blog on the fond memories soft serve ice cream bring up!

Soooo the mini cakes by Lil Rae Cakes , were most definitely a problem. They were delightful little balls of happiness! I think I ate a whole cake worth (sorry,Lil Rae lol ) Who can resist an adorably dressed cutie, an pastel colored baked goodies? Not, this girl! Though my hips sometimes wish I would! Unfortunately for them ,I'm runnin this ship, so bring it!!!

We were also lucky enough to have some of our really great friends show up an support! The ever so sweet Nicky Hilton, was on deck, showing love to her friends Onch an Nony! I also spied with my big brown eyes, rocker wives, Josie Stevens and Susan Holmes! And the one I'm really geeked about, Charlene Tilton of Dallas fame!!! Who Shot J.R.??? March 21, 1980, that was the burning question around the world!!! Yes, I know I'm dating myself! Lol

An just when the night couldn't get anymore precious, Onch gave us a live performance!!!! All of a sudden you heard a crowd yell " FLASH MOB!!!", an cutee girls dressed like food fairies, began shakin what their mama gave em, alongside T.J. Fantini an Onch! GE-DOR-A-BLE!!! The night busted at the seams with good times, an a great time was had by all! This will definitely be one that is talked about for a looong time!

I must give credit for these awesome party shots to Matt Fisher( http://www.etherbinge.org/ ) , an Jessi Jae Joplin ( http://bit.ly/gaB3nV ) , thanks for the hook-up!

Everybody, you gotta check this out!! Michael Mouris, you are a video genius!!! Loves it!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fItgTh21Kg