Yesterday I pulled up to the stop light, feeling heavy with sadness & deep in thought about what I should do that night, on the eve of what would have been Shimmer’s 16th birthday. I thought really hard as I sat there at the stoplight......

NEW DESIGN! And exciting news! I’m branching out and designing rad Lola Star creations that celebrate other neighborhoods in NYC in addition to Coney Island! For 21 years I’ve focused my art almost exclusively on Coney Island but now I’m expanding my vision and creating a......

Who remembers my original Dreamland Roller Rink on the Coney Island boardwalk? I opened my first Dreamland Roller Rink in 2008 inside the historical landmark Childs building, a terracotta nautical castle-like building just down the boardwalk from the Amusement Area. It was close enough to see......

Happy National Dog Day! So happy to have opened my heart back up again to dive into a new lifetime of love, joy and adventure with my little 7 month old Dazzle Star. For about 1 year it seemed like I’d never be able to......

Dreaming of sunny blue Coney Island skies! You can still bask in the Coney good vibes today by shopping for glittering Lola Star Coney Island Magic online at LolaStar.com. Stay safe and see you on the boardwalk this week when the summer party resumes!...

It’s my “Groovy Gal Anniversary” lol! Check out this NY Daily news feature about my Dreamland Roller disco! I love that they christened me the “Groovy Gal” of NYC in this article from 7 years ago! And I think I can proudly say I’ve lived up......

This is the beginning of a new chapter. For me. For Coney Island. My shop. Everything. I am truly hoping we can all work together to help Coney Island recover from these difficult times.  As you may know, in March of 2020, I was on......

Twenty years ago I bought this amazing sweater/work of art from a little booth at the Union Square Holiday Gift Market!  Some of you may recall, when I began my tee shirt line I had a booth in that Holiday Market for 10 consecutive years!......

Eight years ago today I moved my Lola Star production & design studio from red hook to Industry City! The Lola Star Studio at IC is where I design & we hand print all of the merchandise we sell at my shops!  I found these......

Anddddd that’s a wrap on my 20th summer in Coney Island. There is no greater lesson in humanity than to spend TWO DECADES of your life on the Coney Island boardwalk. I see more of humanity on a Summer Saturday at my shop than most......

I visited the Metropolitan Museum of art and it’s PURE HEAVEN! It’s a dream come true to be able to visit without the usual crowds and tourists! They just reopened last weekend and are drastically limiting attendance. As an oil painting major in college I......

Good morning from Coney Island! I was just thinking, over morning coffee, about how we should be compassionate toward everyone because *everyone* is missing someone right now. At a time when we need our family and friends around us the most, many of us are......

In honor of International Dog Day I’m sharing something really close to my heart. A message that has inspired me daily and motivates me to overcome the deep heartbreak and challenges I’m currently facing. After Shimmer passed away I spoke to an animal communicator. I’ve......

Throwing parties is like sorcery. I learned the dynamics of this party throwing sorcery in the 90s when I worked as a club kid. My job was to dress in fabulous outfits, to dance on a platform, and conjur the energy to inspire the rest......

In honor of International Dog Day  and Women’s Equality Day we present Lola & Shimmer: Eternal best friends who have been spreading love & joy in Coney Island for 20 years…. and who will continue, despite the challenges we face, to shine here! As you may......

Lately I’ve felt this conviction, almost an obligation, to be more colorful! Has this happened to anyone else? How does the way you visually express yourself change when your mouth is covered with a mask? When the world is in disarray and there is this......

I am  LOVING these brand new Rockaway Ruffle tees! This style is available with different prints for adults AND kids! So, you can be twinsies with your BFF of any age in your ruffle tee! So much cuteness! Check it out at lolastar.com!...

  Sitting at my favorite courtyard table, drinking matcha and putting the finishing touches on the logo I created for the 2020 New York Burlesque Festival 2020!   It was a challenge to create a logo that represents everything this year has come to signify.......

V How does a tee shirt design go from a dream in my head to your closet? I start by sketching my ideas using my iPad, Apple Pencil, and an app called ! Previously I would sketch with Prismacolor pencils on on paper but now I......

I love designing souvenirs. Objects infused with the memory of your experience. Vessels of potential that you infuse with your unique memory & meaning. And then the object becomes uniquely yours. A time machine capsule of your memories. Each design acts like a magnet for......

Missing my Dreamland skate fam so much! Dreaming of sunny days filled with roller disco magic! Hopefully we will all be together on the dance floor again soon…. but for now…. you can support  Dreamland Roller rink by snagging one of these rad Dreamland unicorn......

Happy No Mermaid Parade! Today the fabulous Mermaid Parade would have taken place in Coney Island! But alas, due to the Covid 19 pandemic it was postponed! BUT, that didn’t stop a bunch of socially distanced sea creatures from crashing the boardwalk in full spender......

There are a lot of posts about conspiracy theories around the constant fireworks in NYC. But I guarantee, my conspiracy theory is the absolute best in town. As you all know, I’ve been really struggling with Shimmer’s death. After she passed I spoke to an......

We are busy adding tons of our fabulous Lola Star Rockaway merch to our online shop at lolastar.com! Starting next week you’ll be able to order online and have the order delivered or pick up at one of our pickup locations in Rockaway! Please let......

  Only two weeks left of our pop up Dreamland Roller Rink at City Point! Plan your trip to Dreamland and Snag your tickets before they sell out!   The dress up theme for our kids parties this weekend is PAJAMA PARTY! Wear your most......

Life is crazy! As many of you know, I’m writing a roller disco rock opera called Electric Eden. The story takes you on a kaleidoscopic odyssey through the history of Coney Island narrated by tour guide Captain Bob. Everything that happens on the stage is......

Book your Bling Bar Party at Lola Star Rockaway! Last week we hosted our first Bling Bar Party for one of our favorite little friends and it was a BLAST! The girls got glammed up with our hair & makeup artist, took photos in our......

Who remembers the original Dreamland Roller Rink on the Coney Island boardwalk? This photo was taken 10 years ago today! For two years the technicolored magic pulsated from within this beautiful castle-like historical landmark as the waves crashed beside it. For the past 6 months......

The opening of our brand new Dreamland Roller Rink in Industry  Sunset Park, Brooklyn is less then one week away! The  Dreamland Roller rink dream began on the Coney Island boardwalk when Lola Star had a rink in the Child’s Building for two years! After 5 years of......

Fall Vibez and Unicorn dreams! TONS of dreamy new unicorn treasures will debut in our shop like this gorgeously soft unicorn hoodie! Swing by and soak in the unicorn mag...

HeyIt’s an ABSOLUTELY gorgeous fall day on the Coney Island Boardwalk! There’s still time to hop on the train for a sunset beer at Ruby’s bar and grill! And while you’re at it, swing by our shop and snag one of those Vintage Tillie Star......

Every Mermaid Needs a cozy hoodie to rock on the beach! It’s a perfect day for a sunny stroll down to our shop on b116! Mermaid gear galore awaits you!...

We just updated our website with TONS of gorgeous new styles, Pajamas,hoodies, and much more! Just in time for holiday shopping and getting cozy on those extra crisp days!...

Six years ago, Coney Island was under water. This image seeing the struggle and fear Coney Island was to face the morning after was heartbreaking. But in Retrospect, what we remember the most from that long road to recovery is the beautiful way the community......

Check out our little friend Caileigh Modeling our amazingly adorable Rainbow Mermaid kids tee while rockin on roller skates! We love our friends at Lola Star! We have so much fun!...

Do you love Brooklyn or know someone who does? We have the perfect gifts for everyone here at Lola Star! The holiday season is around the corner! Stock up on rad mugs, shot glasses,tees,sweatshirts,magnets and postcards and make a Brooklyn dream come true!...

Looking for the perfect cozy gift for the kid in your life! Now kids can be super cozy and look super cute too! These adorable designs will be available at our Rockaway and Staten Island shops as well as online too! Grab a pair or......

Every year, after the busy season at the shops and Roller disco parties, Lola goes to Costa Rica To Relax, do yoga,write, and to reconnect..there couldn’t be a more perfect place to do this. Even in the rainy season it’s so lush and restorative. The......

Check out the brand new painted signage at Ruby’s bar and grill painted by Cyclone Maestro, William Sandman! I LOVE that the veggie burger has made its way into the hand painted Ruby’s sign posterity! Somethings change and evolve with the times! And some things......

“What makes you feel fierce?” No one really answered. “What do you do really well?” @Maxalix asked her yoga class as we settled into  the warrior pose. Still no one answered.  I was put on the spot and then I sheepishly said as I struggled......

Our shop out here  a Rockaway Beach is looking exceptionally cute lately and it’s because we just super cute new fall designs! Swing by, say hi and grab your self some super cute, super cozy Rockaway swag!  Right here in Lola Star Rockaway!...

Skate love Barcelona! Our NYC Roller Disco Crew Killed it at the Skate Love Roller Disco Party! Such a blast! The dance floor was LIT with the most incredible skate dancers from all over the world! It was PURE MAGIC! Lola Met so Many incredible,......

Even  if it’s a bit chilly out, the sun is still peeking through! Come celebrate FriYA! And grab some rad summer gear for next year! It’s never too early to prepare for the beach! Sunglasses, tees,tanks, hats and tons of more awesome Lola swag! Boardwalk......

Fuel up on these Rainy September days with our rad Lola Star one of a kind designed mugs! Rainbows and sparkles are promised in every cup!...

Can you believe this has been the 18th summer Lola has been in Coney Island? Lola always says, There is no better lesson in humanity than to experience life on the Coney Island Boardwalk! Almost two decades and it’s always full of wonder and surprises......

It’s a gorgeous beach day! Our gorgeous Lola Star Sales hostesses are ready to fill your lives with glittering fabulousness! Stop by and say hi and grab some rad Lola swag!...

OMG! Can you believe that Dreamland Roller Disco has been around for 10 years! It’s been an amazing, fabulous journey and to celebrate we are throwing a HUGE Disco bash on Friday!  Dress in your most sparkling, glittering,fabulous Disco costumes and let’s celebrate the Magic!......