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I have a love-hate relationship with moving. It’s something I’ve done many times and while I love moving into a new space, the process of boxing up everything I own isn’t something I particularly enjoy. I wish I could fast-forward that part and go straight to decorating. Me and my boyfriend’s lease was about to be up and we were outgrowing our current apartment, but instead of searching for a new building, we opted to stay in the same and go from the 7th floor to the 15th with panoramic view of DTLA. I’m obsessed! Last weekend we packed up all our things and asked our friendRead More →

Whether you’ve been in a relationship for a month, you’re married, or you’re single, here’s how to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles, ranging from budget friendly to going all out. FOR COUPLES Check out DTLA Walking Tours, Haunted Tales. Take a trip to the The Broad Museum, and read about my visit here. Head to the Huntington Beach Canals for a Sunset Gondola ride. Recreate your first date. Go to a comedy show. Have a romantic hotel night at Shutters on The Beach. Attend the Edwardian Ball. Have a relaxing spa day at your favorite spa or check out Bliss Spa, Ritz Carlton DTLA, or Burke Williams. Sip cocktails atRead More →

What better way to show the world that you’re a badass female who cares about the rights of others than wearing it on your sleeve. Show people you care about women’s rights, the rights of minorities, the LBGT community, unity, and equality for all. Show society that you will not stand for the government trying to take these basic human rights away, and that you will not be silenced by the people in power or by those that simply don’t understand. #GIRLPOWER  Modern Girl Blitz, $10 Sick Girls Official, $8  Riot Creeps, $8         Wildflower & Company, $9.50    Little Arrow Studio,Read More →

Style icon Zoe Kravitz is known for her roles in X-Men: First Class, The Divergent Series, and Mad Max: Fury Road. She has modeled for Vera Wang, Balenciaga, and is currently the face of YSL Beauty. Zoe is the founder and lead singer of the electro pop/R&B trio Lolawolf, and she’s the daughter of Lenny Kravitz. Zoe manages to effortlessly blend vintage, hipster, boho, and edgy to create a unique style that’s all her own. Black and Blue This minimalist style consists of only three basic colors, black, blue and gray, with the black allowing the blue and gray to pop. Save: 1. Michael Antonio, $45, 2. HM, $49.99, 3. Forever 21, $15.90, 4. HM, $39.99, 5. Macy’s, $22, 6.HM, $14.99 Splurge: 1. BB Dakota, $105, 2.CalvinRead More →

Pitaya bowls, aka dragon fruit bowls make a great breakfast or after workout snack. They’re easy to make (under 5 minutes), and have tons of health benefits. They’re loaded with vitamin C, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, they’re high in fiber, rich in antioxidants, and they’re organic. You can get creative with how you make them. If you’re not a fan of pineapple or strawberry, or looking for something different, you can use just about any fruit or fruit combination. All the ingredients used can be found at Whole Foods. INGREDIENTS: Almond Breeze, Unsweetened Almond Milk 1/2 Banana sliced Whole Foods Organic Lemon / Blueberry Granola 1 Pack Frozen PitayaRead More →

Here’s a list of ideas to help you stay on track for 2017. Some good tips to follow are don’t make to many and be specific, make ones that you really want to keep, set smaller goals and work up, and write them down and document your progress.  Read for fun. Respond to emails quicker. Have a “date night” at least once a week. Clean out your closet, cabinets, drawers, desk, under the bed. Donate or toss what you haven’t used in the last year. Take up yoga. Plan to visit family more often. Start a new DIY project. Go on airplane mode for aRead More →

    Growing up on the east coast and spending every Christmas there, I couldn’t imagine being in a warm climate for the holidays. I need a few perfect 25-degree days with lots of snow. (Then I hurry on back to Los Angeles, and hope the winter here (aka rain) is short.) I do spend the first part of December in LA, and I started celebrating as soon as finished my Thanksgiving dinner. December flies by and before you know it, we’re thinking about all the food we ate, and alcoholic beverages we consumed come January 1st, so lets try to fit in as muchRead More →