Melody Nazarian | November 22, 2011 7:02 amYour holiday outfit is almost coming together — you know where to pick up a killer dress, standout baubles, and now it's time to look downward to your bare feet. No outfit is fabulous enough without a pair of dazzling shoes — just ask Louboutin. It doesn't necessarily have to be a holiday-standard sparkly shoe; it can be anything that will set off your look and get you tons of compliments.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 17, 2011 7:04 amYour holiday look is quickly coming together — you know where to get your flirty frock and dazzling accessories, and now it's time to decide where to pick up a pair of fancy footwear to complete your ensemble. Here are five local spots that feed every foot taste: there's the Christian Louboutin boutique in West Hollywood for those with high-fashion taste and budget, DSW for girls who seek trendy, Vamp in Los Feliz for those who are looking for more unique styles, Sportie LA for the cool tomboy, and Re-Mix for the vintage vixen. So what is your favorite shoe store in LA?Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 15, 2011 7:02 amOther than holiday gifts, picking out the perfect dress for all your upcoming soirees, including New Year's, is the most important part of this time of year if you ask me. That is, if you want to wow rather than hide in the background. No clue where to start your holiday dress hunt?Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 10, 2011 7:03 amWith holiday songs playing all over radio stations and stores, I think it's prime time to round up the best boutiques to get holiday-worthy frocks in LA. We got the top accessories stores out of the way, so now let's focus on the most important part: the dress.
I fell madly in love with this Rachel Zoe tiered ruffle dress at the Rachel Zoe viewing party at Bloomingdale's not too long ago, so I'd say Bloomi's is a top contender.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 9, 2011 7:03 amLast week, the Pop 5 series took a turn from sweet desserts to sweet shopping. I kicked things off by asking you what your favorite bauble stores are in LA. To find out the results, step inside.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 3, 2011 7:01 amFrom sweet tooth to snazzy jewels, we've officially wrapped up our Pop 5 sweet series and moved into highly shiny bling territory. And now is the perfect time to crown LA's snazziest bauble stores since the holidays will be at our doorsteps before we know it. For this list, I'm looking for your go-to spots for statement necklaces, fabulous bracelets and cuffs, spotlight-worthy earrings, and standout rings.Read More
Melody Nazarian | November 1, 2011 7:02 amWhile cake pops are having a major moment in the spotlight, you can't deny that cupcakes still rule as dessert queen. When a cupcake is good, it's super moist, sweet but not too overpowering, and offers way more bites than a tiny cake pop. If you're on team cupcake, refer to this list of the five yummiest in LA — including Brown Sugar LA (left), Yummy Cupcakes (top right), and Sweet Lady Jane (bottom right) — the next time you get hit with an intense cupcake craving.Read More
Melody Nazarian | October 27, 2011 7:02 amBefore we vote on LA's yummiest cupcakes, let's quickly recap all the sweet yapping we've been doing lately. First we crowned the best frozen yogurt stops, then the tastiest candy stores for Halloween and beyond, and most recently the five best cake pop spots in LA. Now it's only fair that we give the time of day to the queen of desserts: the cupcake!Read More
Melody Nazarian | October 25, 2011 7:03 amWhile the heat around cake pops has cooled a bit since they first burst on the scene, the adorable dessert is still super popular for birthdays and special events. Unlike cupcakes and cakes, they're so much easier to eat and don't leave as much of a mess behind. So the next time you're hosting a party, consider getting cake pops for your guests.Read More
Melody Nazarian | October 20, 2011 7:04 amIt's no secret that cake pops have overthrown cupcakes as the trendy new dessert in town. Of course, cupcakes are still delicious and relevant, but cake pops have this ease about them. All it takes is one bite — at most two — to devour, and they don't leave behind as many crumbs.Read More