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Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles

6 Comments 21 May 2013

It’s been more than five decades since Marilyn Monroe passed away, but she remains one of the most famous celebrities of all time. If she were alive today, she'd be celebrating her 87th birthday on June 1. Those of us in LA can retrace Monroe’s footsteps in the city where she was born, raised and spent most of her life. Read on for 10 places to experience Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles.

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A Day of Girlie Fun in the Sun

0 Comments 14 May 2013

Bright and summery manis, fabulous brow shaping and yummy treats? Sign me up! It was a day of pampering when I was invited to the #OnTheGoBeauty event on the rooftop of the Thompson Hotel in Beverly Hills. It was also the perfect opportunity to spend some time (and no money!) with one of my out-of-town friends who was ready for a little R&R and a whole lot of fun.

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Hidden LA: Candelas Guitars

1 Comment 13 May 2013

There are hundreds of places throughout Los Angeles where you can get a guitar, but there is only one that has been handcrafting these classical instruments for the last 80 years. And it's all happening in an area you might have never expected...

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Hot New Pick: Feed Body & Soul

1 Comment 10 May 2013

Forgive the name... it's actually really good. Feed Body & Soul restaurant on Abbot Kinney is all about making healthy food flavorful. It's low fat, has no butter, no refined or even cane sugar, no white flour, virtually no dairy except for one dish that has a yogurt sauce on the side and lots of gluten-free stuff along with 100% organic cocktails!

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Hats Off: Kentucky Derby Hits LA

4 Comments 23 April 2013

Hold your horses! Never mind the races. The most entertaining part of the Kentucky Derby is the absurdity taking place off the track. While most people will be celebrating the weekend with Cinco de Mayo tacos and margaritas, if you'd rather opt for a mint julep and an oversized hat that's not a sombrero, here are a few places celebrating the Kentucky Derby here in Los Angeles.

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Out & About: Rose Avenue

6 Comments 19 April 2013

They say to stop and smell the roses. Well, I say stop and shop along Rose Avenue. This once sketchy stretch in Venice between 5th and 7th Avenues has really come along with the recent influx of restaurants and shops. In fact, it's already kind of blown up with a full-on residential and retail complex. Yep, the area has cleaned up nicely with nary a lingering waft of Venice grit. Welcome to the neighborhood...

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Vinyl Revival: Record Stores in LA

9 Comments 16 April 2013

Lookin’ for a rekka sto’?? Ease up, old school. Downloading and streaming aren’t the only game in town. Vinyl is making a comeback in this digital age. Within the last few years Los Angeles has seen more than a few independently owned record stores set up shop. Read on to find out where you can enjoy your own vinyl revival.

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Out & About: Boyle Heights

2 Comments 13 April 2013

There aren't any hot new restaurants or trendy shops cropping up along East First Street in Boyle Heights at the moment, and as far as gentrification ... ¿que es eso? But that's exactly the sort of no-fuss, authentic vibe that makes this stretch east of Downtown LA so appealing. Here are some of my favorite spots along this historic street.

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Johnny Cash Music Festival

1 Comment 06 April 2013

Forget Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. The OG man in black will always be Johnny Cash. On Saturday, June 15, the Ventura County Fairgrounds will turn into an all-day tribute to Cash with live performances from a FOO FIGHTER(!!!), Johnny Cash memorabilia, a motorcycle and custom car show, food, wine, beer and a pin-up girl pageant.

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Silver Lake Art, Craft & Vintage

1 Comment 05 April 2013

Wanna shop til you drop, enjoy tasty eats from food trucks and support local businesses all at the same time? Look no further than the Silver Lake Art, Craft & Vintage, a hodgepodge of vendors selling this and that for those seeking a muuuuch smaller alternative to the gigantic Rose Bowl flea market. Aaaaand... they have a special truck just in time for Mother's Day!

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Shirtless Skiing in Big Bear

Added on 28 April 2013

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SPRING BREAK!!!! You gotta love SoCal … where else can you get your tan on in the snow?!! Not only did I ski for the very first time at Bear Mountain, but I also got to meet lots of sweet & talented skiiers, snowboarders and one dude who was ready to hit the slopes sans [...]