In my humble sentimental opinion, the best gifts are often the ones that you can experience together – whether it puts you out of your comfort zone, you pick up a new skill, or you fail and you get the opportunity to laugh at each other (let’s be honest, that’s usually the...
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LA MADE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
From big to small, it should come as no surprise that I am ALL about supporting local LA businesses when I shop for my friends and loved ones. Angelenos are just so damn talented they make it so easy! I could easily run down a list of 100+ things but for the sake...
WEEKEND GETAWAY GUIDE: VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER WEEKEND GETAWAY GUIDE Just when I thought I couldn’t love the Pacific Northwest any more than I did already… I spent 4 days in Vancouver at Fairmont Pacific Rim and almost never left. Why? Because Vancouver is everything everyone has said it’d be – charming, beautiful, a foodie haven, filled with happy people,...
THE GETAWAY GUIDE TO: SAN LUIS OBISPO
If there’s one California “weekend getaway” spot that I frequent the most, it’s hands down San Luis Obispo in the Central Coast. Located just about 3 hours north of LA and about 3 hours south of the SF Bay Area, San Luis Obispo is an ideal and easy-going place to get a change...
THE FIRST TIMER’S GUIDE TO LOS ANGELES
Whether you’re a resident or just a visitor, I love reminding people that if you don’t find yourself a big fan of LA, there’s a good chance that you prrroooobablyyyy just don’t know what to do. This city is understandably overwhelming, but I am of the mindset that its charm and accessibility mostly outweigh its...
HOW TO HAVE A PERFECT DAY IN WEST HOLLYWOOD
With a reputation for being high energy, trendy, and utterly chic, West Hollywood is without a doubt one of LA’s most beloved neighborhoods. You’ve got areas like the famed Sunset Strip, eclectic Santa Monica Blvd, and the Hollywood Design District that help make the city of West Hollywood a destination known for its incredible nightlife,...
10 Tips + Tricks To Experience Disneyland Like A Pro.
Even the happiest, most magical place on Earth can be a somewhat stressful and confusing place to be – even for those of us who’ve visited many-a-times. For four years I lived in Orange County and worked as a Downtown Disney “Cast Member” at the House of Blues Anaheim, so it’s safe to assume I’ve...
10 THINGS LA IT GIRLS ARE WEARING THIS FALL
Fall is hands down my favorite season to dress for – even though LA doesn’t experience those more obvious signs of seasons changing, I’d like to think that we have a unique advantage of making Fall fashion whatever we want it to be. Thanks to our typical temperate weather, hunny you can have whatever...
OUTFIT VIDEO: 5 WAYS TO WEAR 90’S CUT OFF SHORTS
How to Wear 90s Cut Off Shorts Do you ever buy something knowing full well it’s going to pose a challenge? Every now and then I find myself so intrigued by a style or a trend that I initially cant decide if I love it or hate it – niether of which seems to stop...
CHEERS TO 6 YEARS OF LOVE & LOATHING LA
When I actually sit down and think about it, I am absolutely stunned that it has been 6 years since starting this little blog here. Seriously I wish you could see my face going through old Instagram posts and old blog posts, *palmface*. It’s kind of cringy but cute to see how far...









