Month: October 2013

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Chefs Stefano DeLorenzo and Morihiro Onodera Share their Love of Food with Chef Squared at La Botte

If you are looking for the ultimate foodie experience, head to La Botte in Santa Monica. Chef2 (Chef Squared) was the ultimate tasting extravaganza as I sampled foods medleys I have never tried with my writer friend from LA Confidential magazine. Legendary Michelin starred chefs Stefano De Lorenzo and Morihiro Onodera artfully fused Italian and Japanese cuisine to delight our senses. Watch the “Chef2” Dual … Continue reading Chefs Stefano DeLorenzo and Morihiro Onodera Share their Love of Food with Chef Squared at La Botte

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ORG Skincare Partners with M Dot Design Studio for LA Fashion Week

ORG Skincare partnered up with fashion blogger Kristi XOXO in support of LA Fashion Week and M Dot Design Studio to bring the Spring Summer 2014 collection to life. Guests enjoyed themselves at the W Hotel in Westwood poolside while eyeing the sophisticated pieces from the new collection. The serious pouty models showed off gorgeous 1920’s style hairdos while prancing effortlessly around the W Westside … Continue reading ORG Skincare Partners with M Dot Design Studio for LA Fashion Week

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Ori Menashe, the Mastermind Chef Behind the Downtown LA Restaurant Bestia

When you have the chance to dine at the famed chef Ori Menashe‘s new restaurant, you don’t say NO. He hails from my all time favorite restaurant Angelini Osteria where he worked for many years. His new downtown LA restaurant Bestia has now been open a year and I’m finally getting a chance to hear what all the buzz is about. There is a three … Continue reading Ori Menashe, the Mastermind Chef Behind the Downtown LA Restaurant Bestia

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primp&pamper, Uncategorized

Arcona Pumpkin Body Lotion – A Perfect Fall Scent that Repairs Skin With Glycolic

Arcona based right here in Santa Monica, California always offers the best in skincare products due to their little secret that makes every product I have tried (and that is a lot!) work wonders to my skin. The active ingredients they use are cold pressed at low temperatures, in small batches, to keep them active and effective. Since cold processing is labor and time intensive, most … Continue reading Arcona Pumpkin Body Lotion – A Perfect Fall Scent that Repairs Skin With Glycolic

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All Aboard! LA’s Fashion Platform Runway Show Dazzles Us At Union Station

“All Aboard…LA’s Fashion Platform” event, co-hosted by Renee Bargh (Extra’s Weekend Co-Host), was a feast for the eyes October 15. The completely sold out event was at the historic Union Station. The event included a reception, followed by an energetic and exciting runway show including a dance number mid runway show. The evening benefitted the non-profit Fashion Business Inc (FBI) which provides programs and educational … Continue reading All Aboard! LA’s Fashion Platform Runway Show Dazzles Us At Union Station

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iiJin’s Fashion Show Shakes Things Up with 80’s Flair and High, High Shoes

iiJin, the kitschy pop clothing wear and heavy soled shoe line that adds some serious height to your persona, held a fun 80’s fashion show at Avalon in Hollywood to kick off not only their 80’s inspired Spring/Summer 2014 “The Glamorous Life” Collection but to announce the opening of their new flagship store on 116 S. Robertson Blvd. right across from the famed restaurant The … Continue reading iiJin’s Fashion Show Shakes Things Up with 80’s Flair and High, High Shoes

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doggy doo, given' it up

Pit Bull Named Year’s Top “American Hero Dog” at the 2013 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards

The point of the award show is to celebrate these dogs who really work and perform service to humans,” Dr. Robin  Ganzert, president and CEO of the American Humane Association. On October 6 the Beverly Hilton was flooded with guests and their favorite family members – their dogs. These dogs flew in from all over the U.S. because they were being honored for their contributions to … Continue reading Pit Bull Named Year’s Top “American Hero Dog” at the 2013 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards

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