Melody Nazarian | December 30, 2011 6:25 amOne of Kristin Cavallari's favorite LA boutiques, Planet Blue, is having a mega sale right now through Jan. 2, with 20 percent off everything, including sale items. And all five locations — Malibu, Venice, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Westlake Village — are in for the fashion fun.Read More
Melody Nazarian | December 28, 2011 6:45 amIf one of your 2012 resolutions is to spruce up your pad, then meet LA interior designer Sayre Ziskin, who's been working in the field for about a year. Before that, Sayre designed custom furniture, and before that she worked in advertising. After being laid off in 2008, she took it as an opportunity to pursue her passion.Read More
Melody Nazarian | December 27, 2011 1:56 pmTrue, it's not East Coast-style cold, but for us Angelenos who are used to sunshine days and high 80s, it's quite chilly out these days. I have the perfect little escape: LA brand Whetherly's Spring '12 lookbook shot at San Marino's breathtaking Huntington Gardens with Gia Coppola — whose LA pad we got a peek into recently — as the model. If you've never been to the botanical gardens, these glam shots are your nature- and fashion-filled peek.Read More
Melody Nazarian | December 26, 2011 7:30 amThere have been home decor store openings galore in LA this year — Kelly Wearstler brought her aesthetic to Melrose in November, the Erinn V. Maison inspired Robertson Boulevard, and Community & Co. also brought a fresh design perspective to town. The latest addition is by New York interior design firm Haus Interior (8211 W.Read More
Melody Nazarian | December 21, 2011 10:40 amAs we look back on 2011, one thing's for sure: LA had no shortage of fabulous fetes this year. Victoria's Secret alone hosted a handful of launch parties with bombshell models like Miranda Kerr and Alessandra Ambrosio. Ella Moss celebrated 10 years in the company of hot Hollywood starlets; Vanessa Bruno celebrated her first year in LA with celeb pals like Rachel Bilson and Kate Bosworth; and Fashion's Night Out rocked the city with a gaggle of fashionable parties.Read More
Melody Nazarian | December 21, 2011 6:36 amThe mall can be a real drag, especially around this time of year, but Westfield Century City (10250 Santa Monica Blvd., 310-277-3898) and Topanga (6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, 818-594-8740) have provided eight good reasons to shove your way through the crowds. Number one for any bargain-loving fashionista is Zara's semiannual sale! Want to know more?Read More
Melody Nazarian | December 19, 2011 7:35 amPasadena-based Rodarte designers Laura and Kate Mulleavy are really making their presence known in LA lately. The sisters designed a special gown collection on display at LACMA through Feb. 5, and last week had a signing for their recently released book, Rodarte, Catherine Opie, Alec Soth.Read More
Melody Nazarian | December 19, 2011 6:30 amAt Whitney Port's collection launch at Fred Segal a couple weeks ago, the designer and I chatted about holiday plans and gift shopping. About the former, Whitney wasn't so sure, "There are a couple things up in the air right now." But what she was certain about were her favorite LA gift stops.Read More
Melody Nazarian | December 16, 2011 10:55 amSanta at the Beverly Center fields requests for iPads — Racked LA
Osteria La Buca throws a Christmas pizza party — Grub Street LA
Super-luxe gifting tips from Rodeo Drive's designer boutiques — Refinery 29
Ludo collaborates on porchetta dinner at Gram & Papa's — Eater LA
A Mulberry menagerie makes merry at the Marmont — All the RageRead More
Melody Nazarian | December 16, 2011 6:55 amIt's the middle of December — have you gotten all your holiday gifts out of the way yet? If that's a negative, then this list of LA-based pieces should come in handy. There's something in there for every personality in your life: the jewelry fiend, homebody, makeup lover, hostess with the mostess, and dapper dude.Read More
Melody Nazarian | December 16, 2011 10:55 am
Santa at the Beverly Center fields requests for iPads — Racked LA
Osteria La Buca throws a Christmas pizza party — Grub Street LA
Super-luxe gifting tips from Rodeo Drive's designer boutiques — Refinery 29
Ludo collaborates on porchetta dinner at Gram & Papa's — Eater LA
A Mulberry menagerie makes merry at the Marmont — All the Rage
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