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A Meditation to Cultivate Loving Kindness and Compassion

Have you been carrying negative thoughts towards someone in your life and want to release them? Would you like to simply be kinder to yourself and others, but are just not sure how to start? When we want to bring more loving kindness and compassion into our lives, we can begin by incorporating a gentle Loving Kindness and Compassion Meditation into our daily routine. It … Continue reading A Meditation to Cultivate Loving Kindness and Compassion

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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

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Red O-pening on Ocean

It was a red-letter day for Santa Monica as Rick Bayless’ Red O rolled out the red carpet for food writers and bloggers at a private soirée Friday evening in anticipation of its grand opening. Tequila cocktails accompanied menu selections of the street-style Mexican cuisine on which Beard Award-winner Bayless built his brand. The original location on Melrose Avenue, famed for its tunnel of tequila … Continue reading Red O-pening on Ocean

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A Tale of Two Restaurants

They’ve seen the best of times; they’ve seen the worst of times. This is a tale of two restaurants that are enjoying their heyday after weathering the worst economic climate since the Great Depression. Despite the Dickensian motif, this is an Italian story. In actuality, it’s about as Italian as Romeo and Juliet, another Anglican yarn, in that the subjects of this opus are a … Continue reading A Tale of Two Restaurants

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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

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Iconic Hustler Hollywood, not just for toys

“Smart. Sexy. Unapologetic.” Hustler Hollywood gets a sassy upgrade, just like we all need, every once in awhile. Their new rebranded mission even includes a new logo, new stores, and many remodeled locations. Everyone needs a tune up now and then. This week my writer friends and I spent some enjoyable time perusing the store’s new items, from toys like the Lelo to pre-game enhancers … Continue reading Iconic Hustler Hollywood, not just for toys

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Doma Kitchen Celebrates Relocation to Manhattan Beach

Doma means “home” in the slavic language. And, it feels like what it means in Doma Kitchen for many reasons. Owners, Angie Corrente and Stan Mayzalis, along with Chef Kristina Miksyte have created an ambiance and cuisine that pulls from their extensive travels around the world, taking them outside beaten paths and into intimate settings with locals and into their very homes. After years of traveling by … Continue reading Doma Kitchen Celebrates Relocation to Manhattan Beach

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Summer Watermelon Salad Recipe

The Sweet Summer Watermelon Salad recipe from the Tone It Up Girls! Makes 4 servings  Ingredients  2 cups of watermelon, cubed 1/4 cup of thinly sliced red-onion 1 cucumber, sliced & halved 2 cups of arugula Bunch of fresh mint, julienned 1/4 cup of feta cheese or crumbled tofu 3/4 cup of high quality balsamic vinegar Directions: Start by heating the vinegar in a pan over … Continue reading Summer Watermelon Salad Recipe

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Favorite Beauty Products from BeautyCon LA 2015

A few weeks ago we were introduced to many new products at BeautyCon LA and now that I have had several weeks to try out many samples, I’ve compiled a list of my favs from haircare to skincare to makeup. Laura Geller Baked Gelato Vivid Swirl Blush from Italy We learned they actually bake the pigments on tiles in Italy. The Swirl Illuminator is one of … Continue reading Favorite Beauty Products from BeautyCon LA 2015

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Kia Malibu Beach House pampers with Priv and Tone It Up

The Kia Malibu Beach House helped us get our booties in shape this past Friday with a fun beachfront cardio fit workout with the Tone It Up girls, who mixed up our routine on the sand with many enjoyable moves using Sounds by Infinity speakers, while ending with a simple yoga session. As the class wrapped, some guests jumped into the ocean to cool off, … Continue reading Kia Malibu Beach House pampers with Priv and Tone It Up

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