Top-Tens, Top-Fives, TopFAVs of the LaLa Ladies will have you sampling only the best of the best of what you might crave, want or need to experience in this vast city of dreams and aspirations.
How many times have you gone to a new salon because your friends recommended it or you thought you’d try somewhere new, and gone home sadly disappointed by your new cut or color? Jonathan and George Salon in Beverly Hills has earned a reputation for creating the most desired hairstyles for Hollywood A-listers as well as their loyal cliental. This was my second time here and … Continue reading Jonathan and George Hair Salon in Beverly Hills
The Beverly Hills Palm Restaurant is in a shiny new spot and sexier than ever. Now just a few blocks east of Rodeo Drive, the 6,000 square foot space can seat 185 people, including an intimate outdoor patio. After almost forty years in West Hollywood, the new Palm fits perfectly in Beverly Hills. The older professional crowd packed the bar and the large open dining … Continue reading The Palm Reinvents Itself in Beverly Hills
It’s always bathing suit season in LA, but how do you keep that dewy summer fresh-faced glow, healthy hair, svelte body, and a signature scent going all year round when the sun goes down at 5 PM? Here are my favorite fall finds that have popped up in gift bags, parties, and events, or have been friend-recommended, that are not too costly and help you … Continue reading Top 10 Beauty Finds for Fall
Day of the Day known as Dia De Los Muertos is a huge celebration in LA, taking place on November 1 and 2. Since a large majority of LA is Mexican, this cultural Mexican holiday is a big part of the city of Los Angeles. Even the well known massive Hollywood Forever Cemetery is transformed with joyful celebrations under the stars amongst alters, art, music, … Continue reading Day of the Dead with Singer Lissie
Sometimes a girl craves some meat, and even though Chop Daddy’s on Abbott Kinney in Venice is right next to the healthiest place ever – Kreation Kafe, you find yourself drawn to the aroma of brisket and craving a hearty sandwich. Chop Daddys, just blocks from the beach, makes all its rubs and sauces, and smokes all its meats in-house by their Pitmaster, Eric Solton. Eric … Continue reading Satisfying BBQ at Chop Daddy’s; Now on the Road
ClassPass is an awesome way to bring variance to your workout routine and get your booty off your regular block. For $99 a month you can work out at unlimited boutique fitness studios and indulge in any of them up to three times during that month. After experiencing a number of hot studios on the Westside that subscribe to ClassPass, I’ve found my topFAV. And … Continue reading The Studio MDR ~ Our topFAV Westside ClassPass Pick
Abbot Kinney in Venice houses some of the hottest boutiques, workouts, restaurants, cafes, and bars in LA. This hip street so close to the beach was deemed last year one of the coolest neighborhoods in America. What I find is that a majority of the designers located on Abbot Kinney are there because they truly are special. They have not gone mainstream, but have kept … Continue reading Fiorentini + Baker, Boots Made for Walkin’ (and Talkin’)
I feel like my mother should have created this idea in Connecticut. When I was a wee child I was winning Garden Club floral competitions often thanks to my mother’s energy and creative spirit, and absolute love for plants, flowers, and all things that can grow in your garden. Once, at around ten years of age, she decided to paint a shoe red and place … Continue reading Become your own Florist at Fleurish in Brentwood
Gobble.com offers healthy meals delivered right to your door. All you have to do is cook them. They have created the perfect solution for families, people who work, or the bachelor(ette) who just doesn’t have time to find the perfect farm fresh ingredients for each meal. Gobble offers the convenience associated with takeout along with the health, satisfaction, and freshness of a home-cooked meal. With Michael Mina protege, Thomas … Continue reading Gobble Gobble – Gourmet Dinner Kits Delivered Right to your Door
Doordash.com was my secret little luxury last week as I scoured endless restaurants on their site. This service actually delivers right to your home, office, school, or even hotel. So many options near the west side of LA, I started first with Wokano for some delectable sushi, since the place I wanted to order from in Pacific Palisades wasn’t open on DoorDash til 11:30, and … Continue reading DoorDash – Food right to you from the best restaurants
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