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...
Author: Caroline @ Love & Loathing LA (Caroline @ Love & Loathing LA )
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...
OUTFIT VIDEO: 5 WAYS TO DRESS FOR A DODGER GAME
You can’t live in LA and not attend at least one Dodger game, as your friend and resident super fan I demand it. It’s September so the season is starting to heat up – literally and figuratively – and if you haven’t been to a game this year, it’s about damn time! Whether you’re already...
HOW TO PLAN THE PERFECT SOCAL ROAD TRIP – IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MARRIOTT BONVOY
Everyone deserves the right to an epic road trip at least once in their life, and there really is no better place to do so than through sunny (and stupidly beautiful) Southern California. Sure, I might be a bit bias, my love for this particular part of the state knows no bounds, but there is...
HOW TO HOST THE PERFECT “SUMMER IN LA” SOIRÉE
The clouds have parted, sweaters have been packed away, and it’s finally beginning to look like summer has arrived in LA! And the minute the temperature begins to rise, the minute I start planning a gathering in my backyard to kick off Summer. I have lived in my house for two and a half...









