Melody Nazarian | November 29, 2011 7:02 amWhether you like it or not, the holiday madness is going to take a toll on your body and psyche. That's when you're going to be in dire need of a getaway that offers rest and relaxation, minus the long annoying flight. But really, I don't care what month you plan your staycation at Terranea Resort (6610 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310-265-2800), all I care is that you do it.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 28, 2011 10:16 amSome celebrity real estate news: Back in July, Jennifer Aniston sold her Beverly Hills mansion and bought two condos in NYC, where beau Justin Theroux is from. Now the famous couple is back in LA for a while and reportedly shacking up at the Sunset Tower Hotel (8358 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 323-654-7100) in West Hollywood.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 23, 2011 7:25 amEach year, I look forward to polishing my triple-axel jump at W Los Angeles' (930 Hilgard Ave., 310-208-8765). CHILL ice-skating rink. Then after I've made made a few jaws drop, I head to the The Ice Bar to sip on holiday-inspired cocktails and to munch on yummy comfort dishes that warm me right up.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 15, 2011 7:26 amBack in August, The Ritz-Carlton Spa (900 W. Olympic Blvd., 213-763-4400) debuted a brand-new spa menu, complete with caviar and mimosa massages and champagne and shimmer body therapies. Now, just a few months later, it has come out with a new Fall spa special with a pumpkin hydration facial, pumpkin body creme wrap, and pumpkin pie pedicure going on through Nov.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 10, 2011 10:36 amThompson Beverly Hills (9360 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-273-1400) was a special spot to be last night for two reasons: first, Beverly Hills legend Fred Hayman and author Rose Apodaca were there signing their book The Extraordinary Difference: The Story of Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Glamour, and the Showman Who Sold It All. What's more, the hotel's new, yet-to-open restaurant Caulfield's hosted the event, so I got a peek at the gorgeous, tropical space. Click through for a tour, some fun snaps from last night's soiree, and to hear what Rose told me about her love of LA.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 10, 2011 7:54 amTake your nose out of that computer for one second and start planning all the fun things you'll be doing tonight, this weekend, and through the end of the month. First up is a kick-ass shopping party tonight, then a rad arts festival in NoHo this Saturday, followed by an even radder flea market on Sunday. There's a pretty cool staycation opportunity at a fancy hotel, as well as a massive sample sale where you can get some holiday gift shopping done.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 10, 2011 7:26 amYou already took a grand tour of the recently renovated Hotel Bel-Air and Wolfgang Puck's new restaurant, so now it's time to unveil the hotel's first-ever La Prairie Spa (701 Stone Canyon Rd., 310-472-1211). Prior to the remodeling, Hotel Bel-Air never housed a spa, so it had to build a brand-new building for it. Step inside to get a peek at the luxurious La Prairie Spa, then book a caviar facial and/or massage and you'll even get to pick your own music.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 3, 2011 10:33 amAfter closing down for renovations for two years, Hotel Bel-Air (701 Stone Canyon Rd., 310-472-1211) is back in action! Its famous pink exterior and plush greenery remain, but its interiors have been completely revamped. And let me tell you — it's breathtaking.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 2, 2011 7:02 amThe Beverly Hills Hotel (9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-2251) is no stranger to fashionable affairs — hello, the Oscars? — but last Saturday it hosted a major fashion moment: the 2011 Dorchester Collection fashion prize, which was open to ready-to-wear and accessories designers (Dorchester owns The Beverly Hills Hotel). In-the-know judges like Derek Blasberg, Giovanna Battaglia, Francisco Costa, and Marchesa's designers all flew to LA for the fashionable affair.Read More
Melody Nazarian | October 27, 2011 10:32 amThe London West Hollywood rooftop was transformed into the ultimate fashion destination when designer Yigal Azrouel showed his Spring '12 collection in LA last night. Celeb admirers like Lauren Conrad and Nicole Richie popped by to check out the pieces and to do some postpartying at the hotel's gorgeous rooftop lounge. I caught up with Yigal after the show and he told me why LA women will love his Spring line: "Part of my inspiration was Hollywood chic, the laid-back kind of women, effortless," he said.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 29, 2011 7:02 am
Whether you like it or not, the holiday madness is going to take a toll on your body and psyche. That's when you're going to be in dire need of a getaway that offers rest and relaxation, minus the long annoying flight. But really, I don't care what month you plan your staycation at Terranea Resort (6610 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310-265-2800), all I care is that you do it.
Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 28, 2011 10:16 am
Some celebrity real estate news: Back in July, Jennifer Aniston sold her Beverly Hills mansion and bought two condos in NYC, where beau Justin Theroux is from. Now the famous couple is back in LA for a while and reportedly shacking up at the Sunset Tower Hotel (8358 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 323-654-7100) in West Hollywood.
Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 23, 2011 7:25 am
Each year, I look forward to polishing my triple-axel jump at W Los Angeles' (930 Hilgard Ave., 310-208-8765). CHILL ice-skating rink. Then after I've made made a few jaws drop, I head to the The Ice Bar to sip on holiday-inspired cocktails and to munch on yummy comfort dishes that warm me right up.
Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 15, 2011 7:26 am
Back in August, The Ritz-Carlton Spa (900 W. Olympic Blvd., 213-763-4400) debuted a brand-new spa menu, complete with caviar and mimosa massages and champagne and shimmer body therapies. Now, just a few months later, it has come out with a new Fall spa special with a pumpkin hydration facial, pumpkin body creme wrap, and pumpkin pie pedicure going on through Nov.
Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 10, 2011 10:36 am
Thompson Beverly Hills (9360 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-273-1400) was a special spot to be last night for two reasons: first, Beverly Hills legend Fred Hayman and author Rose Apodaca were there signing their book The Extraordinary Difference: The Story of Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Glamour, and the Showman Who Sold It All. What's more, the hotel's new, yet-to-open restaurant Caulfield's hosted the event, so I got a peek at the gorgeous, tropical space. Click through for a tour, some fun snaps from last night's soiree, and to hear what Rose told me about her love of LA.
Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 10, 2011 7:54 am
Take your nose out of that computer for one second and start planning all the fun things you'll be doing tonight, this weekend, and through the end of the month. First up is a kick-ass shopping party tonight, then a rad arts festival in NoHo this Saturday, followed by an even radder flea market on Sunday. There's a pretty cool staycation opportunity at a fancy hotel, as well as a massive sample sale where you can get some holiday gift shopping done.
Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 10, 2011 7:26 am
You already took a grand tour of the recently renovated Hotel Bel-Air and Wolfgang Puck's new restaurant, so now it's time to unveil the hotel's first-ever La Prairie Spa (701 Stone Canyon Rd., 310-472-1211). Prior to the remodeling, Hotel Bel-Air never housed a spa, so it had to build a brand-new building for it. Step inside to get a peek at the luxurious La Prairie Spa, then book a caviar facial and/or massage and you'll even get to pick your own music.
Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 3, 2011 10:33 am
After closing down for renovations for two years, Hotel Bel-Air (701 Stone Canyon Rd., 310-472-1211) is back in action! Its famous pink exterior and plush greenery remain, but its interiors have been completely revamped. And let me tell you — it's breathtaking.
Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 2, 2011 7:02 am
The Beverly Hills Hotel (9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-2251) is no stranger to fashionable affairs — hello, the Oscars? — but last Saturday it hosted a major fashion moment: the 2011 Dorchester Collection fashion prize, which was open to ready-to-wear and accessories designers (Dorchester owns The Beverly Hills Hotel). In-the-know judges like Derek Blasberg, Giovanna Battaglia, Francisco Costa, and Marchesa's designers all flew to LA for the fashionable affair.
Read More
Melody Nazarian | October 27, 2011 10:32 am
The London West Hollywood rooftop was transformed into the ultimate fashion destination when designer Yigal Azrouel showed his Spring '12 collection in LA last night. Celeb admirers like Lauren Conrad and Nicole Richie popped by to check out the pieces and to do some postpartying at the hotel's gorgeous rooftop lounge. I caught up with Yigal after the show and he told me why LA women will love his Spring line: "Part of my inspiration was Hollywood chic, the laid-back kind of women, effortless," he said.
Read More
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