Note to Lakers Fans.

Dear L.A., There’s a lot I’m willing to defend about our fair city… On any day of the week, I’ll argue that yes we DO have culture here (it’s just more understated)… Plenty of us still eat carbs and have zero interest in having our days documented via VH1… NOT everyone is in the biz or cares about last night’s numbers…  AND WE DO WALK HERE! … Continue reading Note to Lakers Fans.

West Coast Mom-Shopping

If your mom lives on the west coast, it’s never a bad idea to arm her with too much SPF-type protection. As the weather nears 90 degrees out here, it’s a perfect time to make sure she’s fully stocked.   Consider some of the following ideas for protecting mom’s youthful skin this Mother’s Day…  You can’t go wrong with anything from Ole Henriksen – whether you … Continue reading West Coast Mom-Shopping

2011 Oscars Best Dressed

That’s a wrap, folks! The 2011 Academy Awards are officially over. Hollywood Blvd. is open once again. Good show. Great opening! No real big surprises. Loved Colin Firth’s speech! Natalie Portman’s sentiments showed off her grace much moreso than those at the Globes. And Randy Newman was pretty funny… Who knew? But really it’s the red carpet portion of the show we like best. There … Continue reading 2011 Oscars Best Dressed

Valentine’s Day in Gloss Angeles

Regardless of how you really feel about the holiday, Valentine’s Day arrives in all its splendid pink and red glory every February 14th. However you acknowledge it, here’s a sampling of ways to express your love, or current liaison, in the City of Angels…   Surprise your special other with a local-ish getaway just 20 miles north of Santa Barbara. Book the Romance Retreat package, … Continue reading Valentine’s Day in Gloss Angeles

A Little L’Oreal Luxury…

Awards Show season wouldn’t be the same without L’Oreal Paris. The beauty brand and its Events team get it so right at every show they sponsor. As a presence in the HBO Golden Globes lounge this past weekend, L’Oreal was the epitome of glam luxury. L’Oreal transformed a suite at the HBO Luxury Lounge from floor to ceiling. The Four Seasons Hotel room in Los Angeles was magically morphed into an intimate bungalow à … Continue reading A Little L’Oreal Luxury…