Summer Saunter to Paso

Aug 05, 2011 No Comments by

Not all tourism need leave a heavy carbon footprint—those concerned with treading lightly are sure to find a whirlwind tour of the Central Coast worthy of eco-approval.

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Brows, meet Anastasia.

Apr 10, 2011 No Comments by

Do your brows furrow at the thought of DIY plucking? Fret no more—meet Anastasia, your brows’ new best friend. Both everyday Janes and boldface names swear by the shaping services provided by this Beverly Hills beauty institution. (Seriously—-the divine Miss O has been known to fly owner Anastasia Soare out to Chicago for private pampering, while Kim Kardashian and Sarah Michelle Gellar have been spotted visiting the LA digs for the same.) For proof, just glance at the salon’s walls, which are wallpapered with media coverage from pubs like Vogue, Lucky, Marie Claire, and naturally, O Magazine.

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Let’s Get Physique-al

Jan 16, 2011 1 Comment by

Take heed, Cardio Barre and Bar Method: there’s a new ballet-based workout in town. A long-time fave with chic dancerinas in Manhattan, Physique 57 recently set up shop out west with a brand-new studio in Beverly Hills. Based on the Lotte Berk method, this workout will definitely keep you on your toes (pun fully intended).

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CityPretty: Shop Like a Valley Girl

Nov 18, 2010 No Comments

For ultimate style, it sometimes takes a village—Tujunga Village, to be exact. This cozy shopping enclave of Studio City is home to some of LA’s most unique boutiques and vintage havens. And with the neighborhood’s annual Holiday Open House extravaganza around the corner, there’s no better time to pay a visit to one of the Valley’s best-kept secrets. Find out the best the block has to offer!

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Featured Getaway Girl: Laura McIntosh

Nov 04, 2010 No Comments

No doubt chefs are the celebrities du jour, with “Top Chef” creating many a household name. But television host and cooking expert Laura McIntosh is taking the trend one step further—shedding spotlight on the farmers who produce the amazing ingredients used to create these chefs’ masterpieces.

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Savor & Sip: LudoBites 6.0

Oct 18, 2010 No Comments

For something to reach its full potential, reinvention is often necessary. (Just ask Madonna.) Many of the best restaurants are no exception. Enter LudoBites 6.0, the red-hot pop-up now in its sixth incarnation. The roving eatery is headed by French culinary sensation Ludo Lefebvre, formerly of Bastide and, of course, “Top Chef: Masters.” Starting October 21st, LudoBites will be housed at Sherman Oaks’ Max, where Lefebvre will be serving up globally-inspired specialties with a side of imagination.

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Featured Getaway Girl: The Green Globetrotter

Oct 12, 2010 No Comments

Meet Jessica Blair, aka “The Green Globetrotter.” A PR maven by day and eco-chic blogger by night, Jessica chronicles her travel adventures at the blog by the same name. GirlGetawayJJ snagged an interview with her to learn more about all things green, girl getaway-style!

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Whirlwind weekend: Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas

Oct 05, 2010 No Comments

A weekend wedding in St. Thomas translates to a festive few days!

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Pop goes Royal/T Cafe: “The Warholian” exhibit

Oct 01, 2010 No Comments

Guarantee you’ll want to spend more than the proverbial fifteen minutes soaking in this collection of cool.

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Hairroin Salon: Thank God it’s Foxy Friday

Sep 20, 2010 No Comments

With blow-dry bars popping up on seemingly every block in LA, it’s not hard to find an affordable-ish blowout these days. Yet there’s something to be said for getting pampered in a chic salon setting—so why not combine the best of both worlds at Hollywood’s Hairroin Salon?

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