Fashion and tech collide thanks to Rebecca and Uri Minkoff

Another successful Fashion for Breakfast was hosted last week at Cecconi’s, where those in PR, writing, media, fashion, tech, beauty, social media, and more mingled over delectable breakfast bites while listening to fashion maven Rebecca Minkoff and her tech guru brother Uri Minkoff, who shared with us how they are growing a brand in a unique and different way. While at the brunch, I didn’t … Continue reading Fashion and tech collide thanks to Rebecca and Uri Minkoff

Best Bites from the L.A. Food and Wine Festival

Three nights and four days of sampling cuisine from LA’s local chefs and the food world’s biggest culinary stars, along with Master sommeliers pouring vino from a 100 wineries (most California vineyards) made the 5th Annual Los Angeles Food and Wine a Foodie Fest success! This city-wide jamboree celebrated food, wine, celebrity, music and our beloved Los Angeles. Thursday night I arrived for the final hour to … Continue reading Best Bites from the L.A. Food and Wine Festival

The Gold Standard: The Woman Behind True Religion Jeans

After making $50,000 a month selling T-shirts at a very young age at various spots in Los Angeles starting with the Venice Boardwalk, True Religion jeans co-founder Kym Gold recounts her hardships both personally and professionally, while sharing with us how to rock the world and build an empire. Her business acumen in her latest tell-all memoir The Gold Standard reveals her shocking business journey in the fashion world. Her frank … Continue reading The Gold Standard: The Woman Behind True Religion Jeans

Kat Von D’s Brazen Beauty Line for Fall

POW! Tattoo artist Kat Von D goes even bolder with her new Fall 2015 Kat Von D Beauty Collection. Last week we attended a glamorous morning at Sephora in Beverly Hills where we were introduced to her innovative makeup line. As you can imagine, she focuses on the artistry and selfishly makes products with herself in mind while designing all the packaging. Push the limits with these … Continue reading Kat Von D’s Brazen Beauty Line for Fall

Join the Conversation – Live Talks LA Fall Season

Ever feel the need to get inspired or to gain insight from someone you admire? Los Angeles offers a series of on-stage conversations featuring writers, actors, musicians, humorists, artists, chefs, scientists and thought leaders in business. You don’t want to miss LiveTalks LA’s upcoming fall season. Guests such as actor/writer/creator Mindy Kaling, Supermodel Cindy Crawford, and artist Shepard Fairey are on the top of my list while … Continue reading Join the Conversation – Live Talks LA Fall Season

UNITY – Be a Part of the Movement Tonight

Be a part of the UNITY movement tonight! Created by the writer and director of Earthlings, Shaun Monson, and given voice by 100 incredible celebrity actors (never gathered together before), UNITY is a film that will blow your mind and compel your soul to unify with all life forms. Watching this film was instrumental in changing my life! Let it change or reaffirm yours too!    … Continue reading UNITY – Be a Part of the Movement Tonight

Join Autism Speaks to LA Celebrity Chef Gala Hosted by Conan O’Brian on October 8th

During my Master or Arts in Teaching program at the University of Puget Sound I was afforded the opportunity to spend two weeks in a classroom of children with autism along with a couple of my fellow peers. Most of the time we were asked to observe. I watched the daily routines and interactions that the teacher and aides had with the students, witnessed their … Continue reading Join Autism Speaks to LA Celebrity Chef Gala Hosted by Conan O’Brian on October 8th

‘Mad for the Oceans’ at Oceana’s SeaChange Summer Party

Oceana’s mission is to protect and preserve the ocean’s habitats, as well as prevent overfishing. I became familiar with this organization a couple years ago when three of my third graders presented their volunteer money to Hilary Clinton in the form of a life-size $1000 check. Last year one of Oceana’s biggest celebrity supporters, Leonardo DiCaprio, gave a 3 million dollar grant to Oceana to continue … Continue reading ‘Mad for the Oceans’ at Oceana’s SeaChange Summer Party

Drew Barrymore launches FLOWER Beauty and Eyewear

On top of West Hollywood’s beautiful 360 degree view Palihouse Hotel rooftop, Drew Barrymore celebrated her girly FLOWER power launch with her latest FLOWER Beauty and Eyewear Collection. Drew gracefully greeted girls in all sorts of fashionista attire with a warm smile, and shared with us, “I’m behind it all… It’s my OCD love child.” Her new book called Wildflower is also landing on shelves soon, where … Continue reading Drew Barrymore launches FLOWER Beauty and Eyewear

Stephanie Pratt’s jewelry collaboration with MeMeLondon

Stephanie Pratt of MTV’s hit reality series The Hills, has most recently become a public figure in the UK as a star on another hit reality series, Made In Chelsea – which returns for its 10th season on August 3rd. Stephanie announced this past Wednesday at my favorite T-shirt shop DiLAscia (east coast family run shop in LA) her new jewelry collaboration with booming British brand MeMe London. Pratt … Continue reading Stephanie Pratt’s jewelry collaboration with MeMeLondon