Make it a Special Mother’s Day

Make your mom feel special this Mother’s Day with a thoughtful gift or memorable escape. Don’t forget your Mama this May 14 as mothers deserve mega-appreciation. We rounded up some of our favorite products and services and local getaways to help you honor the matriarch in your life. Here is the LaLaScoop for Mother’s Day ideas. Celebrate MOM with a great cause How about a virtual … Continue reading Make it a Special Mother’s Day

10 Washington State Wines To Buy Now

Wine is a matter of personal preference. This is often made even more evident when wine tasting with friends, as wine preferences can vary greatly. While I am not a wine connoisseur by any means, I do love a sensational vino that lingers in my mind long after the first impression. Often certain wines win you over because they create a feeling or memory or … Continue reading 10 Washington State Wines To Buy Now

Coachella Or NoChella? Party On!

The big debate: Is Coachella worth the ticket price? Is it better to attend the show or the surrounding brand-centric parties? Well, if you read our latest piece on Insider.com, you may know what we think about the Influencer Olympics and the dwindling amount of live musical performances we are actually familiar with these days – making us choose the parties over the actual festival. … Continue reading Coachella Or NoChella? Party On!

Shiseido launches new Vita-Clear Sunscreen with a farm brunch celebration

As part of the Urban Environment Collection, fan-favorite Shiseido launched their new Urban Environment Vita-Clear Sunscreen SPF 42, which absorbs quickly and is clear, smells great, and is water resistant for 40 minutes – perfect for active lifestyles or those who spend time poolside or beachfront.  Our personal favorite Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Sunscreen SPF 42 offers fresh moisture and hyaluronic acid but we are also huge fans of … Continue reading Shiseido launches new Vita-Clear Sunscreen with a farm brunch celebration

It’s France and Argentina… but This Time on a Plate

With spring supposedly around the corner, you’re probably beginning to feel a bit of wanderlust. And if you’re not able to jet off to Paris or down to Buenos Aires, don’t fret, you’re able to get a taste of those exotic destinations right here in L.A.  Juliet is the latest dining offering from the team that brought you Margot and Norah, and pays homage to … Continue reading It’s France and Argentina… but This Time on a Plate

An Angeleno’s Brief Guide to a San Francisco Getaway

If it’s not the outer rim of where I’m willing to drive in a single day, it’s pretty darn close. If you haven’t road-tripped to San Francisco in a while, or ever, you should. And not because it builds character, although it kind of does, but because it’s an exhilarating, exotic destination that’s only about a Vegas and a half away. Or fly, who cares.  … Continue reading An Angeleno’s Brief Guide to a San Francisco Getaway

So Cal is Cocktail Country

Southern California is home to a thriving cocktail culture. And coffee, and beer, and wine, and juice, I suppose, too, but let’s focus on the mixology for now. I want to highlight a location in four local counties where you are guaranteed to experience the state of the bartender’s art. And I’m going to recommend a particular cocktail at each.  Let’s begin in Orange County, … Continue reading So Cal is Cocktail Country

Argentine Beef takes over LA restaurants this March 2023

For those of you who have visited Argentina, you know beef is a major component of Argentine cuisine. Why is Argentinian beef so good? The many breeds of cattle introduced to Argentina thrived in the pampas, grazing happily and often, resulting in leaner, more flavorful, and nutritious beef. Whereas most American beef is grain-fed, Argentinian cattle feed on plentiful grass, resulting in more omega-3 fatty … Continue reading Argentine Beef takes over LA restaurants this March 2023

10 Los Angeles Restaurants to Add to your 2023 Dining List 

It’s impossible to keep up with new restaurant openings in LA as it feels like every week there are countless new hotspots. Choosing a place to dine in LA often depends on where you live or where you plan to be that day.  Newcomers quickly learn that a typical dinner reservation in LA might be over an hour drive away, even if it’s less than half … Continue reading 10 Los Angeles Restaurants to Add to your 2023 Dining List