If I told you LA was home to a futuristic theme park would you believe me? Probably yes. And good on you because it’s true, and last night I got to experience just what that future looks like. All I knew going in to check out this “tiny amusement park”, and “one-of-a-kind experience” was that...
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PLAID & ANIMAL PRINTS: THE BEST TRENDS FOR FALL
It’s happening! Fall styles are officially in full swing! If you kept up with all of your favorite influencers in NYC last week, you caught a first hand glimpse of where Fall fashion is headed this year. We saw jewel tones, corduroy, western accents, knits, and two of my personal favorite trends – plaid and...
ALASKAN PHOTO DIARY
Raise your hand – or fluke – if you’ve been to Alaska. Now raise your hand if you hated it. (I guarantee no one is raising their hand because it’s impossible!) I’ve never been to a place on earth that more people in agreement over. Seriously. Everybody loves Alaska – myself now being included. My...
CHEERS TO 5 YEARS MY DEAREST FRIENDS.
Well friends, it’s official. Love & Loathing Los Angeles is FIVE years old. I cant even type one freakin sentence without feeling a bit emotional. CHEERS TO 5 YEARS I remember the day I called my mom, so excited to tell her I was going to write a book about life in Los Angeles. I...
YOUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND CHECKLIST
It’s ALMOST that time. That three to five day weekend time, where summer officially ends and the elicit fall wonders finally begin to take hold. I, like Leandra, love summer and hate everything else, although I will say Fall should be a sweet reprieve from the insane heat we’ve been experiencing. One can hope! But...
THE BEST ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE FASHION BRANDS YOU SHOULD BE WEARING
The more I learn about the fashion industry, the more I am finding myself wanting to invest my money in goods made by local, ethical, and sustainable brands. It’s not to say I am not still a bit of a “hoo-er” (as I prefer to call it) for a few fast fashion brands like...
THE BEST PLACES IN LA TO RELAX
Los Angeles has always been a bit of an oxymoron – in more ways than one. On one hand LA is a big city that promotes the quick pace of the hustle and bustle, but on the other hand it’s a city heavily focused on promoting slowing down and living that life of leisure....
PUFF SLEEVES YES PLEASE
Puff sleeves might be one of those trends we look back on in 20 years and say to ourselves, “why oh why.” However, ’til then I AM HERE for this trend. 2018 has been the year of statement tops and puff sleeves. I love that these trends have been so versatile and applicable to...
TIPS FOR HOSTING A “ROSÉ ALL DAY” COCKTAIL PARTY
All I keep hearing is, “Summer is almost over” and can I just be the one to say, no it ain’t? I feel like Summer has just begun! August, September and October always seem to be our warmest months and it’s the time of year Angelenos can finally take advantage of LA’s splendor. We...
YOUR END-OF-SUMMER READING LIST & THE LA BOOKSTORES TO SHOP FOR THEM AT
On this particular post I decided to partner up with one of my favorite girls – and especially favorite bookworm – to combine efforts and bring to you a list of books we’ve loved, or at least had our eye on this summer. Nikki Best is an LA girl, a creative, a copywriter, a yoga...