Well known in Hollywood for creating behind-the-scenes beauty magic, Carol Shaw is one of our favorite local treasures.
(Brittany Brodeur also contributed to this story) Little in Hollywood doesn’t revolve around award shows from January to March. Every year, the Golden Globes kicks off the season, rolling out the red carpet for the rest of the shows to follow. Publicists in tow with umbrellas, nominees and presenters make their way through the labyrinth <... >
Who doesn’t welcome a fresh start in January? 2010 is almost here and we’re ready for some personal touching up. We won’t be visiting any surgeons just yet, but we’ve picked up some truly effective road-tested products to jumpstart our calendars. From a quick fix for chronically flat hair to a new mysterious fragrance, we <... >
As much as we love a good gingerbread scented candle or bite of peppermint bark, our favorite holiday and New Year’s gifts are the ones we can use well beyond winter. Some of our faves this year are priced to accommodate the economy, can easily slip into a Christmas stocking (or Hanukkah stiletto?) and even <... >
‘Tis the season in Los Angeles for gift giving, champagne toasts, mustering up resolutions, one-week (let’s call them) “spa” getaways…and sample sales! VINCE Sample Sale. Here’s a chance to pick up cashmere sweaters, jackets and skirts at less than wholesale prices. 50-90% off retail. Thursday-Friday, December 3-4, 5:00pm-8:30pm. 5410/5420 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90036. Credit <... >
To culminate October, fashion industry VIPs, media and celebrities came out to Rock Fashion Week Los Angeles – a two-day event joining fashion, art and entertainment at the Peterson Automotive Museum. Opening night was Gen Art’s 12th annual legendary “Fresh Faces in Fashion” presented by Plastics Make it Possible and hosted by CBS’s Big Bang <... >
Toward the end of the year, the scents tend to become sweeter, spicier and just more comforting…even in so-called Seasonless Los Angeles. Pumpkin pancakes and spice cupcakes replace the summer fruit flavors wafting from the 3rd Street cafes and spas change up services to include delicious autumnal treatments. The Ginger Rub Bliss Los Angeles The <... >
Tucked away on a charming street in South Pasadena is the RejuvaYou Medical Spa (http://www.rejuvamed.net) – a wellness center where clients are treated with the utmost care. On a personal note, as of a few months ago I was losing all hope that my complexion would ever look clear again. After years of visiting numerous <... >
This fall, the streets of Los Angeles will see rich velvet blazers, textured tights and leggings, deep plum lips and studded statement stilettos. With so much ado about fashion and accessories, we’re thinking our fragrances should take a more delicate approach. We’re looking at some light and feminine scents to balance out all the chains <... >
Another form of hair removal in Los Angeles? Sure why not — We’re trailblazers. Pun somewhat intended. Advanced Body Sugaring at Studio Alexandria∙LA is the latest craze to hit the west coast. It’s actually an ancient Egyptian practice that “Sugar Queen” Lina Kennedy has perfected and brought to new enthusiasts, who are now driving in <... >
