Business Travel: Pullman Style
As we enjoy our way through summer vacation, plans for fall business travel start to fill the calendar. I learned early on never to leave hotel booking to someone else. Flights, fine. But never the hotel. Especially during NY Fashion Week! You know who you are. As a writer, I spend a lot of time working in the room when I travel. Spotty wifi, lack … Continue reading Business Travel: Pullman Style
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives – On NOW!
Every July Nordstrom holds its big Anniversary Sale. Store devotees wait for it all year long. If you’re a Beauty enthusiast, today is the day to go and check out in-store events. That said, you can find the deals online as well, today through August 5th. Expect to find over 450 beauty exclusives. Kinda like Christmas in July. I won’t list them all, but here … Continue reading Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives – On NOW!
O-jai, you’re back!
If you’ve followed my travels for a while, you know I love a good weekend trip to Ojai. There’s always less traffic than driving south–from LA. It’s a prettier drive, and you can stop for some outlet or antique shopping along the way. I’ve been visiting Ojai for over 20 years now. The Ojai Valley Inn has always been my go-to. A quick escape away … Continue reading O-jai, you’re back!
HotBoxing is a (different) thing.
When HotBox was first mentioned to me, I laughed so hard a little spit came out. If you ever had a boyfriend who retaliated for your chick flick choice by holding your head under the covers after Mexican food, you too might have a different definition of hot boxing. Turns out it’s more of a private sauna experience. Or “an infrared sauna studio,” as founder … Continue reading HotBoxing is a (different) thing.
CityWalk Appeals to Beauty Shoppers
Last I visited Universal CityWalk, it was all food and tourist shops. Which makes perfect sense for the locale. That said, I was presently surprised when I popped by this week to discover some new beauty-tailers. First, there’s the mother ship: Sephora moved in! And it’s a good one. Many coveted collections line the walls. Picture brand new, untouched rows of BITE lipsticks, Pat McGrath palettes, … Continue reading CityWalk Appeals to Beauty Shoppers
City of Gloss Angeles 