A Girl in LA (Page 4)

Lets face it, finding the perfect gift for the men in your life can be a little tricky. We’ve searched far and wide to bring you 15 ideas that will surely leave a memorable mark. They range from stocking stuffers like incense and national parks notebooks to big ticket items like a Comme des Garcons hoodie to a mouth-watering gift basket. 1. Portable UV-C Sanitizer Wand | Anthropologie | $90 2. The Essential Gift for Men | Space NK | $92 3. Whisky Lover Accessory & Tasting Kit | Bespoke Post | $60 4. Palo Santo Incense | Fredricks & Mae | $18 5. PlayRead More →

By now you probably miss, (I mean really miss), seeing your co-workers in person. Just because you may only see them through a computer screen doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give them something extra special this year. Our gift guide features a ton of ideas and factors in different budgets, but they all have one thing in common—they’re something she or he will love! 1. Big Ceramic Mug | Ban.do | $14.95 2. Holiday Tin Candles | Illume | $22.00 3. Arctic Twilight Cheese Knives | $32 + That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life | $28 | Anthropologie  4. Desk Organizer | Anthropologie | $49.95Read More →

Not sure what to get the little ones? Our kid approved gift guide offers up ideas on some of the most sought-after holiday toys. We’ve included ideas for both girls and boys, as well as unisex. Whether you’re shopping for toddlers, teens or in between, there’s something for everyone. 1. 127-Piece Portable Art Studio | FAO Schwarz | $60 (8 and up) 2. F is for Fashion Book | Amanda Perna | $28 (all ages) 3. Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Epic Roarin | Target | $31.99 (3 and up) 4. Cut Grass Scented Bubbles | Maison Francis Kurkdjian | $20 (all ages) 5. Mini CameraRead More →

No matter what she’s into, our best girlfriend’s gift guide offers a vast selection of perfect options for the women in your life. Whether you’re shopping on a budget or want to splurge, these 15 hand picked items are sure to please. 1. Sleep Stone Moisturizer | Kate McLeod | $45 2. Apres Ski Kit | Atlantic Folk | $31 3. Rainbow Riders | Moxi Roller Skates | $99 4. Bamboo Bowl Set | Poketo | $40 5. Tarot Card Pendant Necklace | Anthropologie | $48 6. Electric Wall Diffuser | Diptyque | $120 7. Faux Fur-Lined Suede Slippers | Sorel | $75 8. KeepRead More →

Whether you’re a homebody or you’re leaving your house as little as possible because of Covid, this curated list of stay at home gift ideas will keep you entertained (and comfortable) throughout the winter and beyond. PS: This is the first of our many themed gift guides so bookmark this page and check back throughout the season! 1. Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash | Aesop | $39 2. Brushed Waffle Jumpsuit | Honeydew Intimates | $54 3. Snowman Cookie Baking Set | Uncommon Goods | $35 4. The Home Edit | Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin | $24.99 5. Running Gloves $57 + Beanie $57 |Read More →

For pretty much the first half of 2020 my daily attire consisted of loungewear and athleisure. Anytime I shopped, I found myself looking for comfy sweats, hoodies, and sweaters since I was trying to leave my apartment as little as possible. Then, this spring, when more things began opening up, I started planning my trip out to the East Coast. I decided I had enough of the unofficial Covid lounge attire and planned my wardrobe as if we weren’t in the middle of a pandemic, which I’ve continued to do for autumn and the upcoming winter months. My thought process is this: just because thereRead More →

With summer in full swing, I’ve been searching for easy dishes to make at the shore. As I scrolled through my Instagram feed, I saved any colorful summery recipes to my recipes folder. The other day, I narrowed it down to what I want to make. Then, I broke it down based on the type of dish (breakfast, lunch, and entrées, plus soups and salads, appetizers and sides, and cocktails and desserts). Here are 21 recipes I can’t wait to create this season. Breakfast Lunch Soups + Salads Appetizers + Sides Entrées Desserts Drinks Kristie Woszczyna Envelope Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter SpotifyRead More →

A collection of things I loved in February, from beauty products and fashion to entertainment and everything in between. For Valentine’s Day and our anniversary, Billy and I usually enjoy a cake from Whole Foods or pastries from Bottega Louie. This year was different because in November Billy became a vegan. I wanted to find something sweet that we both could indulge in so I searched for “the best vegan cookies”. One name kept coming up, The Naughty Cookie and it had amazing reviews. There were a few types to choose from: chocolate chip, triple chocolate chunk, peanut butter chocolate chip, s’mores, or the samplerRead More →

Every now and then I find a candle company that I become obsessed with. I’ll go out and purchase an assortment of scents and place them in various spots around my apartment. For me, music and candles go hand in hand—I’ll rotate them depending on what playlist I’m listening to. Currently, my obsession lies with Valley Girl Apothecary. These handmade, 100% soy candles smell absolutely amazinggg, and as I sit here blasting Free Fallin’ I have the Ventura Blvd candle lit. The combination of coffee and vanilla has me mentally chilling somewhere in The Valley. Another one of my favorites is Valley Nights because theRead More →

One of my favorite things about traveling is having the option of dressing differently than in my everyday life. This past December I spent time in New York City and Massachusetts, which meant shopping for winter attire. Before I left Los Angeles, I bought a Rachel Zoe leopard print coat, faux leather leggings, combat boots, a new black beanie along with a few more pieces. The thing with visiting the East Coast during the winter is that the weather is so unpredictable. I’ve been there when it’s below zero and when it’s in the upper 50s. This vacation, it was ideal—not so cold that walkingRead More →