Last week I got a sneak peek at the renovations inside the beautiful terra-cotta castle like building on the Coney Island boardwalk, the Childs building! Get ready to welcome an amazing new experience and rad place to hang out on the boardwalk! I was blown away by the renovations, the gorgeous light now that the…
Beach Yoga Season is Almost Here!!! Classes will be starting June 5th and will take place every Monday from 7-8 pm, weather permitting. Chia-Ti will be at the shop in Stillwell AV at 6:45 to wait for students who want to walk over together and we leave at 6:55 from the shop for the class….
It was so wonderful to see my old friend from grade school, today after so many years!!! They are visiting NYC from Michigan for spring break & stopped by the Lola Star studio today! They each printed their own Brooklyn Lola Star tees!!! So great to see you again, Diana & to meet your beautiful…
Some days I get to stay up late rockin a fabulous Betsy Johnson party dress, dancing with a bunch of mermaids only to wake up early & Get dressed in a different Betsy party dress & roller skates for a photo shoot on the boardwalk for my Brooklyn Women of Distinction Award! I love my…
The Poseidon Prom was so much fun! Here I am on the dance floor with the creator of all the magic! Queen Rockaway mermaid ! The Prom was a huge success & raised lots of money for the Poseidon’s Parade in Rockaway Beach!
This is fantastic!!!! Roller Derby girl power! Strong, spunky, colorful junior derby gals leaning from the best…. !!!!!! The next generation of roller skaters!! Check out the article
Hurray!!!! Tickets just went on sale for our entire Dreamland Roller Disco season!!! There’s a limited number of discounted early bird tickets at a lower rate for our loyal skaters at each event! Last year many of our parties sold out! So be sure to buy tickets in advance! April 14- Freedom- George Michael Tribute……
I love Prospect Park. It never ceases to amaze me 1) how absolutely gorgeous it is & that this giant beautiful park exists in the middle of Brooklyn and 2) the diversity of people who enjoy Prospect park… all the different cultures, demographics & different ways of celebrating life juxtaposed next to each other in…
Help! Where can I put my flyers? I have a giant box of roller disco flyers but I’m having trouble finding spots to put them! Can you please recommend places you know that have a flyer table or posting area?
Rainy evening at the Lola Star studio working on new designs, ideas & soooo many new fabulous projects to dazzle you this summer!!! So excited to share them with you this summer!!!! And yea, the courtyard at the lola star studio is pretty magical!!!
Life comes full circle!!!! Many of you know the famous story about the 7 year old me dressed in my grandmothers fringed flapper dress, spending endless hours roller skating around my parents basement listening to Barry Manilow’s Copacabana dreaming of being a roller skating superstar. That’s where the name Lola comes from. Years later my…
So excited to make Disco history this Friday when I introduce the phenomenon of ICE DISCO to the universe! Check out this rad article on the Brooklyn Paper about this historic moment going down at Dreamland Ice Disco at Lakeside in Prospect Park this Friday 7:30-10!!!! Be there!!!
SO excited to launch my FOURTH season hosting fabulous roller disco parties in Prospect Park! Check out our list of incredible themes! Tickets for the roller disco parties will go on sale soon! Birthday party packages too! And, March 31st I’m hosting the world’s first Ice Disco! Moulin Rouge themed ice skating in Prospect Park!…
Meanwhile… as the storm raged outside…. this is the wild winter snow storm beach parties happening in Coney Island & Rockaway Beach today!!! I think it’s clear who won winter storm Stella!!! And clear why I love Rockaway & Coney with all my ?!! ?s NY Post &
This is Shimmer’s reaction to the snow: It’s the perfect day for cooking up a giant batch of healthy vegeatable soup while listening to Depeche Mode’s Violator album on vinyl (or the YouTube link below) Recommended snow storm soup cooking soundtrack https://youtu.be/TeOocJHoc3A Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups diced onion 2 large…
I’m so thrilled to be hosting the WORLDS FIRST ICE DISCO party at Lakeside! Tickets just went on sale for our Moulin Rouge themed Dreamland ICE Disco party on March 31st! DJ Momo will be spinning the most fabulous retro ice disco tunes from the 70s, 80s & 90s! Dress in Moulin Rouge fabulousness! Ice…
Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel has been my inspiration over the last week. Whenever I started to get consumed in hopelessness & fear I’d think of his strength & bravery. Rather then escaping he stayed behind in war ravaged Syria to care for hundred of cats. His animal rescue was bombed in an air strike yesterday. And…
“Coney Island was magical today.” At a time when the world needs hope & magic the most, Coney will not disappoint. You have my word. Regardless of what’s ahead, Coney Island will remain the People’s Playground! We are here for you! Magic captured by polar bear @dhogarty
Super rad new Rockaway flannels and beanies just arrived at Lola Star Rockaway! Swing by score some hot new cozy gear!!
It’s a beautiful day on the Boardwalk! Shops & restaurants are open till 5! Come watch the polar bears swim at 1pm, get lunch at Tom’s and do a little early holiday shopping! #lolastar #coneyisland
I hope you will vote on Tuesday. But even more so, I want to encourage you to Vote every day. With every decision you make. For the things you want to perpetuate in this world. Vote with every dollar you spend for the values,corporations & businesses you want to perpetuate. Vote with every decision you…
Coney Island Mermaids have more fun!!! Shower your favorite mermaid with fabulous #lolastar gifts from the sparking Coney Island seaside! This fab tee & more mermaid gifts galore! We are open for your early holiday shopping today 10-5! #lolastar #coneyisland #mermaidgifts
Rad new bottle openers debut at Lola Star Rockaway this weekend! Great stocking stuffers for your favorite beach party partner in crime! #lolastar #rockaway #discoverrockaway
Check out this amazing article from the Rockaway Times featuring Lola Star! It discusses how much wonderful things Lola has done for our community and how there is much for dazzle to come! Read all about it
Evelin is dreaming of hanging out on the beach in the super cute lightweight #rockawaybeach pullover that just debuted at #lolastar today! Swing by & check out all the fab new styles as just got in! #rockaway
Ahhh Mother Nature is such a tease!!! Coney Island’s amusement park opening celebration has been delayed one week to March 27 due to the threat of snow! However, the boardwalk shops & restaurants (including Nathan’s) are OPEN!!! The extra anticipation will only make you relish in the satisfaction of summer all the more! 7 more…