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Essential Travel Beauty Products for Fresh Skin

What is in our travel bag? Keep your skin fresh and youthful on the road with these new favorite beauty products. ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm in Black Cherry The famous rose scented cleaning balm is known for its deep cleaning action while keeping skin supple. This award winning bestseller melts away makeup, not moisture. Now their latest sensory experience is a new luxurious edition, blending … Continue reading Essential Travel Beauty Products for Fresh Skin

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LA’s Shopping Scene: More Than Just Rodeo Drive

When you think of shopping in Los Angeles, Rodeo Drive might be the first place that pops into your head. The star-studded, palm tree-dotted street is teeming with luxury brands and fancy restaurants. However, LA’s shopping culture goes far beyond this iconic hub. Across the city, you’ll find a mix of vibrant destinations, each with its own style and surprises. Melrose Avenue  Nestled in the … Continue reading LA’s Shopping Scene: More Than Just Rodeo Drive

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Stylish Travel Fashion: KADA Capsule Wardrobe Essentials

I travel several times a month, so I am always on the search for stylish pieces that can be worn in numerous ways and are easy to pack. KADA is the perfect brand for a capsule wardrobe as pieces can be easily mixed and matched to create a number of looks. But also because their durable high-end quality pieces are meant to be long term … Continue reading Stylish Travel Fashion: KADA Capsule Wardrobe Essentials

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San Ysidro Ranch: The Ultimate Santa Barbara Sanctuary

Since I first saw photos of San Ysidro Ranch, I dreamed of staying at the 5-star boutique hotel, nestled in the foothills of Montecito, California. Considered by many to be the world’s most romantic hotel, it’s easy to see why this spectacular property – at the top of a hill with lush gardens – receives that designation. With exclusivity as the new quiet luxury, the … Continue reading San Ysidro Ranch: The Ultimate Santa Barbara Sanctuary

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La Nena Cantina: Malibu’s must-visit buzzy new Baja hotspot with the best Happy Hour in town

Malibu restaurants were hit hard by fires and mudslides this year, with PCH closed for six months, cutting off access from the Westside and limiting the visitor traffic that brings fresh energy to the tranquil coastal community. On the heals of the pandemic and with memories of 2018’s Woolsey fire still front of mind, Malibu really needed a pick me up. A new Point Dume … Continue reading La Nena Cantina: Malibu’s must-visit buzzy new Baja hotspot with the best Happy Hour in town

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Levain Bakery opens in Beverly Hills on Friday, August 8

Find the famously big, chunky, 6-ounce chocolate chip cookies – crispy on the outside, gooey in the middle – baked fresh at LEVAIN BAKERY, at their newest location in Beverly Hills, the third location in the LA area after Larchmont and Venice. Order an assortment straight to your door – with famous cookie varieties like the Summer Cookie Assortment with summer exclusives like Rocky Road, … Continue reading Levain Bakery opens in Beverly Hills on Friday, August 8

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Lobster, steak, and butter cake! Mastro’s Ocean Club Malibu reopens for dinner and brunch

Mastro’s Ocean Club Malibu reopened in June and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see this iconic restaurant – dishing up classic steaks and seafood – return to glory atop the ocean, post-wildfire. As of July, weekend brunch is now available at this sophisticated spot. Support Malibu & Palisades by booking a reservation at this stunning restaurant, in view of the endless Pacific Ocean, and … Continue reading Lobster, steak, and butter cake! Mastro’s Ocean Club Malibu reopens for dinner and brunch

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Shade Hotel Redondo Beach partners with Wellspring 88 for Rooftop Yoga

Mix up your California scenery with a staycation at Shade Hotel Redondo Beach. Located right on the marina and next to the beachside strand, hop on the hotel’s complimentary bikes to begin a weekend of wellness. Cruise miles of South Bay’s beachfront before returning to the hotel’s peaceful ocean air setting from your own private marina view balcony. Read about our first stay here in … Continue reading Shade Hotel Redondo Beach partners with Wellspring 88 for Rooftop Yoga

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A Girl’s Golf Getaway: My First Round at Westin Carlsbad

I’m often drawn to travel that combines athletic activity with a relaxing getaway – seeking out opportunities for tennis, skiing, biking and hiking on land; sailing, snorkeling, and kayaking on water.  Earlier this year, I had my first golf lesson, at PGA West in La Quinta, where Director of Instruction Bryan Lebedevitch introduced me to the fundamentals of proper grip and swing technique. He inspired me by … Continue reading A Girl’s Golf Getaway: My First Round at Westin Carlsbad

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Barbados Is Closer than You Think, and Even More than You Imagine

It’s the birthplace of rum. It’s also where the grapefruit was invented. I’s believed to be a hybrid of Jamaican ugli fruit and Indonesian pomelo. And another bit of trivia, it’s the only foreign country that George Washington ever set foot on. That country is the island nation of Barbados. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with its ambassador to the U.S., Victor … Continue reading Barbados Is Closer than You Think, and Even More than You Imagine

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