Maxim Halloween Party 2016

It was the weekend before Halloween and all the good little boys and girls in LA were clamoring for their invitation for Maxim’s annual Halloween extravaganza where girls can find an excuse to dress naughty and guys can gaze in admiration at all the scantily clad costumes. This year’s event produced by Karma International was not at a Beverly Hills mansion, but a location kept … Continue reading Maxim Halloween Party 2016

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7th Annual Veuve Polo Classic in Los Angeles

It is often considered to be one of the best parties of the year, whatever the side of the field you are on. Angelenos are always excited when the annual Veuve Polo Classic rides into town. The event that allows the Who’s Who of Los Angeles feel like they have stepped into the polo scene from Pretty Woman, and the champagne’s not too bad either. … Continue reading 7th Annual Veuve Polo Classic in Los Angeles

FabFitFun Fall Boxes are in; More than a Beauty Box

The fall FabFitFun box has been so popular they ran out, but luckily FabFitFun just got more fall boxes in stock! Four boxes a year filled with the best products! We always adore what is in these goody boxes, especially because it helps us discover new products. Every season you’ll get a box full of uh-mazing new products for only $49.99 four times a year. … Continue reading FabFitFun Fall Boxes are in; More than a Beauty Box

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Beauty Product Guide for Fall

Lately, we have been juicing daily and really thinking about what we put in and on our body. If you haven’t read the latest Darling Magazine Issue 17 in their Beautician section, Sunnie Brook shares in her article “Beauty Bizaar” some of the potent natural ingredients you want to make sure are in your beauty products for long term health benefits, like soybean (soy), willowherb, … Continue reading Beauty Product Guide for Fall

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Beverly Hilton’s Aqua Star Babor Beauty Spa

GLOWING and refreshed! That is how I left the Aqua Star BABOR Beauty Spa in Beverly Hills. This full service spa will transform and relax you. Their steam room was the perfect place to unwind, recharge, and begin this facial. Before my treatment I relaxed in the midcentury modern lounge in my plush robe, and of course sampled cookies made by the chef while downing strawberry cucumber … Continue reading Beverly Hilton’s Aqua Star Babor Beauty Spa

Fresh partners with nutritionist McKel Hill to help you glow inside and out

Fresh Beauty at the Grove LA held an early morning private breakfast with nutrition expert and cookbook author McKel Hill where guests learned how to make their skin glow, inside and out. Your skin tells a story and we learned healthy cooking tips for home to nourish the body, while drooling over the skincare and beauty products in the store. Fresh is known for its makeup … Continue reading Fresh partners with nutritionist McKel Hill to help you glow inside and out

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Shiki Beverly Hills: Ambassador of Wagyu

Rice has been a staple of the Japanese diet since time immemorial, but in recent years, it is beef that has put Japan on the culinary map. Cattle were used as draft animals in rice farming. In fact, tradition has it that the animal, domesticated on the Asian continent, was first introduced to the island country in 400 BCE. Even so, meat was generally not … Continue reading Shiki Beverly Hills: Ambassador of Wagyu

LA Escape: La Jolla’s Historic La Valencia Hotel

The Pink Lady with her rosy stucco exterior and iconic tower is almost 90 years old. Oh, if her walls could talk! Recently, we drove to La Jolla for a mini staycation at the captivating and luxurious La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla’s grand dame who strikes quite a pose in the charming seaside cliff-hugging San Diego suburb. While residing, we heard rocker band Guns and … Continue reading LA Escape: La Jolla’s Historic La Valencia Hotel

Beautify Yourself In and Around West Hollywood

Sometimes you can make yourself feel good with food or wine, and other times you can make yourself feel better with a little beauty pampering. Here are our favorite LA beauty spots when you need a little home improvement whether it be your skin, your hair, your nails, or your mind. Try one of these feel-good beauty pick me ups in and around West Hollywood. … Continue reading Beautify Yourself In and Around West Hollywood

Celebrating 100 years of Roald Dahl in LA

Beloved children’s author of James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Boy, The Twits, BFG, Matilda, The Witches, and Esio Trot (to name a few), Roald Dahl has been capturing reader’s hearts both young and old. As an educator for over 17 years, his literature has always been my go-to choice to inspire third graders, especially with their captivating plots, made-up words, … Continue reading Celebrating 100 years of Roald Dahl in LA