What shall you pack for Coachella?

Coachella -ella -ella. It’s that time of year again where almost all of LA flocks to the grooviest music fest around – Coachella. Fashion from neon colors to cutout airy hippy dresses to flower headbands, to cut-off high wasted jean shorts. Coachella has created its own spring fling weekend fashion. Not only should you have your style in check for this weekend of sweaty outdoor … Continue reading What shall you pack for Coachella?

The Larchmont Ups its Game with French Laundry Alum Chef

This 100 year old two story former home on 5750 Melrose Avenue now The Larchmont makes you feel like you are no longer in busy LA. As soon as I arrive things feel calmer because the seating is intimate and the white washed main dining room is not noisy like many establishments in LA. There is  a wooden deck and even a neat outdoor area that … Continue reading The Larchmont Ups its Game with French Laundry Alum Chef

Unstoppable Foundation 6th Annual Gala Honors Warren Moon

Surrounded by mega influencers in sports, entertainment, and charity, as well as best-selling authors, nationally known speakers, and global thought leaders at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, we met Warren Moon, the quarterback of the Houston Oilers, NFL football player Michael Robinson, former standout tight end Tony Gonzalez (who served as the co-chairman of the Gala) and many other NFL football greats inside at the red carpet social … Continue reading Unstoppable Foundation 6th Annual Gala Honors Warren Moon

Andrew von Oeyen in Concert for Project Angel Food

As we careened up the harrowing Malibu roads with the PCH getting smaller in the distance and the Pacific Ocean reminding us how minuscule we are in this world, we climbed into a shuttle van to whisk up even higher to the enchanting home of designer Michael Lee and Gatsby Geerts. Although at times one can feel tiny in sprawling Los Angeles, the intimate crowd was … Continue reading Andrew von Oeyen in Concert for Project Angel Food

LA’s Best Spring Hair Color Hues

Thanks to the color expertise of Evelyn Bilauca Arrieta with Jonathan and George Salon in Beverly Hills, I couldn’t wait to see her again for another color revamp. I needed to spring into a new look. My grey was coming out and now my dark roots were not looking so lovely against my brassy blond. I thought I was going to try a more ‘sombre’ look, but … Continue reading LA’s Best Spring Hair Color Hues

Chivas Regal Extra Comes to the US with Master Whisky Blender Colin Scott

Whiskey or whisky (as it is spelled by the Great Scots) has never been my drink of choice, but world renowned Scottish master blender Colin Scott, opened up a whole new world to me with his historical tales of Chivas Regal and the art of blending. The newest member of the Chivas Regal whisky family was celebrated at Sadie restaurant in Hollywood. This luxurious blend … Continue reading Chivas Regal Extra Comes to the US with Master Whisky Blender Colin Scott

Mika Fowler’s Precision Dry Cut Method at Kim Vo Salon

My hair has suffered. It’s dry and damaged. Possibly the worst it has ever been in my life. Maybe it’s old age, months swimming in the sea and laying in the sun, or perhaps two rounds of highlights too close together. I wanted to chop all my hair off and go bald, and start over. Not wanting that to be the solution just yet, I … Continue reading Mika Fowler’s Precision Dry Cut Method at Kim Vo Salon

The Wrecking Crew Film, the Unsung Musical Heroes of the 60’s and 70’s

This past week Sonos Studio hosted a film screening and exhibition to bring back the past, honoring a group and a period of time in Los Angeles that most people may be unaware of. This super group deemed The Wrecking Crew consisted of musical talents behind some of the most memorable music of the 60’s and 70’s. This talented posse played on hits for the … Continue reading The Wrecking Crew Film, the Unsung Musical Heroes of the 60’s and 70’s

An LA Love Story – Part 4

“LA is a beautiful hustle” is a quote that strums through my head quite often in this city where everyone is multi-talented or becomes multi-talented through the connection and vibrancy of living in a city. Perhaps, the ‘hustle’ is to survive, but the ‘hustle’ often comes from a place of inner strength, curiosity, and creativeness to follows ones’ dreams or latent passions. Living in LA … Continue reading An LA Love Story – Part 4