LA Gets Halo Top’s First Shop
Heads up, ice cream-ish lovers! This Wednesday, Halo Top Creamery is launching their first-ever Halo Top Scoop Shop at Westfield Topanga! It’ll be on the second level, by the dining terrace. Admittedly I wasn’t a huge fan of the Birthday Cake flavor, but I know people who love it — so this one’s for you guys! They’ll be serving up fresh scoops of their signature low-cal, low-everything, high-protein … Continue reading LA Gets Halo Top’s First Shop
Special Stylist Shoutout
We live in a service city, it’s true. Angelenos are used to having specialists for everything from fashion to fireplaces on speed dial. Is speed dial still a thing? If you’re willing to shell out a few bucks, there isn’t much you can’t book an appointment for, or get delivered in LA. And we’re known for customer service. Especially when it comes to beauty. As a … Continue reading Special Stylist Shoutout
WRDSMTH Solo Show
You’ve probably seen WRDSMTH‘s street art around Los Angeles. At Runyon Canyon. On major street boxes. The backs of buildings. Well now the writer turned Int’l Street Artist has his first solo show coming up – in collaboration with Street Art House. “I’d Like To Have a WRD With You“ opens on November 4th at 5pm. Guests can be the first to purchase one of a kind pieces, apparel, … Continue reading WRDSMTH Solo Show
The Beauty of Atonement
When I was younger, I thought of atoning as primarily dark. It was about apologizing for actions I’d already taken, with the promise of betterment should the situation arise again. Making amends. Sometimes I’d grasp for things to apologize for, some years I’d have a list prepared. Oh the college years!
I’m not very religious. But I always participate in Jewish High Holiday traditions, and will always buy Chanukah presents. I don’t go to temple (unless to watch my nieces sing) or belong to a congregation, but I do my own thing. Maybe not as conventional, but it feels more authentic.
As I was doing my Rosh Hashanah hike and throwing Atonement rocks over Runyon Canyon, I began to see the beauty in all of it for the first time. I’d of course known the loveliness of renewal and beginning a New Year (even if in September) – but the atoning portion usually felt shameful. This year was the first time I saw the beauty of atonement, as it wasn’t so much about apologizing for my sins but rather acknowledging that I can be a better human.
So I made 6 Acknowledgments. Well really 5, and 1 bonus. Having said that, no offense taken if you stop reading here. Truly. Also I haven’t eaten, so babble is almost guaranteed. What follows is basically me putting my acknowledgments (and atonements) out to the universe in hopes of keeping myself accountable.
FREE Lauder Lipstick
Okay here’s a cool brand promo you’ll love – barring you’re in the area. In celebration of their NEW counter at Macy’s South Coast Plaza, Estée Lauder is doing a huge in-store “Lip Switch” event this Wednesday. Just bring in ANY old lipstick (doesn’t have to be Estée Lauder!) and they’ll swap it for a full-sized Pure Color Envy Lipstick – FREE. Macy’s South Coast Plaza Estée … Continue reading FREE Lauder Lipstick
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