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Luxury Gifting & Pampering to Celebrate Oscar Weekend 2018!

From complimentary makeovers to relaxing massages, to fine luxury gifting, Oscar weekend 2018 proved to be a whirlwind of fun across Los Angeles!  All weekend long, there was a hustle and bustle in the air as celebs prepared for the 90th Academy Awards last Sunday, March 4th, 2018.   The pre-award events kicked off to a fabulous start on Thursday at the prestigious Kari Feinstein … Continue reading Luxury Gifting & Pampering to Celebrate Oscar Weekend 2018!

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Nordstrom Local Inaugural Oscar Viewing Party for influencers and fashion insiders

Valet took my car and champagne greeted me as I sashayed in heels into the very first Nordstrom Local, located on the corner of one of my favorite streets, Melrose Place in West Hollywood. I tossed my Malibu flipflops aside early that afternoon to meet my friends to watch the Oscar’s at NORDSTROM LOCAL’s first ever viewing party. The private event produced by A-List Communications served … Continue reading Nordstrom Local Inaugural Oscar Viewing Party for influencers and fashion insiders

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Celebrities & Champagne Sparkled at The 2018 EcoLuxe Pre-Oscars Luxury Lounge

On Friday, March 2nd, event producer extraordinaire Debbie Durkin brought out all the stops at her 2018 Pre-Oscars Celebrity Garden party – it was an afternoon of luxury gifting, fabulous music, gourmet food, and high-profile talent.   The Beverly Hilton was buzzing as the energetic music from the event permeated the marble lobby.  UK DJG was in the house spinning, setting the tone for the … Continue reading Celebrities & Champagne Sparkled at The 2018 EcoLuxe Pre-Oscars Luxury Lounge

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Lucha VaVoom brings nonstop laughs

We did not know what to expect when we arrived at the historic Mayan Theater in downtown LA the day after Valentine’s Day for Lucha Vavoom. The mystery behind it all had us intrigued, especially since the sold-out show was created in Los Angeles. Lucha Vavooooooom did not disappoint. We laughed so hard, we almost cried. The lewdness, the bravado, the wild insanity of it … Continue reading Lucha VaVoom brings nonstop laughs

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Hello Franciacorta, Goodbye champagne flutes

In laid-back Venice, California, a group of Los Angeles tastemakers and wine and food lovers gathered for a special Ca’ del Bosco wine tasting lunch with the founder himself, Maurizio Zanella who was in town from Italy. The conversation over a carefully crafted meal from Crateful Catering swiftly turned to “Why does anyone use flutes anymore?” Sampling fresh crisp bubbly, a Ca’ del Bosco Cuvee Prestige MV with … Continue reading Hello Franciacorta, Goodbye champagne flutes

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Cosmetics Can Damage Your Skin

Few women will want to eschew the use of cosmetics, particularly because they are advertised so widely, and we are told that we simply do not look good without ‘putting on a face’. It has been estimated that the average woman in America spends nearly $3,000 on makeup yearly – a considerable sum. When this much money is being spent on cosmetics, you will definitely … Continue reading Cosmetics Can Damage Your Skin

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St. Patty’s Day – “The Hollywood Crawl of Fame”

It has been some time since I have heard of a real St. Patty’s Day Crawl in LA, but with our city comes not only quality whiskey, but Hollywood Historic venues to imbibe. On March 17, 2018 MiniBar Hollywood will be leading the second “Hollywood Crawl of Fame”, a St. Patrick’s Day Parade through Hollywood. Attendees will celebrate the special holiday by enjoying premium signature cocktails … Continue reading St. Patty’s Day – “The Hollywood Crawl of Fame”

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Spring 2018 Launch of Shiseido’s Essential Energy Line

On a warm January evening, Shiseido hosted a star-filled, stimulating, and sense-awakening event at a swank private Estate in West Hollywood, the trendy part of Los Angeles. Socialites and bloggers united at the interactive launch introducing a new era of skincare to celebrate the debut of three new Essential Energy moisturizers. According to the famed Japanese skincare brand, the collection offers a fresh solution to … Continue reading Spring 2018 Launch of Shiseido’s Essential Energy Line

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Hawthorne’s Resurrection

Los Angeles has become noticeably more populated and, as things go, rents and purchase prices continue to rapidly go up.  As a result, the urban gentrification ripple has widened it circle. As a realtor, it’s my job to know what’s happening, at what price point, where. As a working mother in real estate, I’m not always able to jump on a plane to an exotic … Continue reading Hawthorne’s Resurrection

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A Taste of Winter at Dinner on Ice in Santa Monica

Even though SoCal is all about outdoor dining, this evening was so much more. In what may be the most unique pop-up culinary experience in LA, Dinner on Ice was a magical night of fresh cuisine, craft cocktails, wine sips, and ice skating. Yes, ice skating in frigid 50-ish degree LA winter! Hosted by Capital One, the night began with a private ice skating experience … Continue reading A Taste of Winter at Dinner on Ice in Santa Monica

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