Stories

Mar Yvette’s personal essays, reviews, interviews, and latest articles.

Award-Worthy Dining & Money Grabbing with Wax Hands!

Stories 28 Feb 2014
If you wanna dine (and be treated) like an A-lister, you'll have to visit Doma Restaurant in Beverly Hills. And if you wanna act like a teenager, you'll have to check out Teen Party Expo and try one of the countless party ideas including the money grabbing machine and wax hand sculpture maker. It was a first for me. And of course, Bobby D had to get in on the action!
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Brazilian Fun, Catalina Island & World Record Weightlifting

Stories 20 Feb 2014
Want some fun? Then grab your friends (or make new ones) at the biggest Brazilian Carnaval on the West Coast. You also have to watch Armenian strongman Richie Arakelian break the GUINESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS for the "Most Weight Squat Lifted in One Minute" (he did 10,000 pounds in 50 seconds!!!) plus treat yourself to the BEST CANDY APPLES IN THE WORLD! (Hint: You can only find them on Catalina Island.)
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Cognac, Character & Cachao with Andy Garcia

Stories 19 Feb 2014
Andy Garcia is best known as an A-list actor from movies like "The Godfather Part III" and "Ocean's Eleven" (and Twelve and Thirteen), but when I ask the Cuban-born leading man to name his first love, he says "music" without a moment's hesitation. So how did I end up chatting with this talented actor I first saw in "Stand & Deliver" when I was still a tween?? Well, I was invited to the launch party of the Martell Icons of Caractère campaign, which celebrates inspirational icons of character in the Latino community.
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E! News: Love It, Buy It – Designer Deals

Stories 18 Feb 2014
Woo hoo! It's time for another "Love It, Buy It" segment with some of the BEST deals around! Today I hosted the segment with the faaaaabulous Catt Sadler, which was perfect because one of the featured deals are the cat-eye sunglasses from Betsey Johnson for--get this--$18!!! Check out all the deals ...
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Gondola Getaway, Dancing on Water & Lotsa Champagne!

Stories 14 Feb 2014
OMG lovezzzz!!! I took my Weekend Roundup on location for the first time today and figured the best way to do that was on the water with Gondola Getaway in Belmont Shore, Long Beach?! We had a booze & food cruise lined up with an absinthe fairy, the fabulous flapper girls from The Edison and ... a whole lot more. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
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Helms Vintage Sale is Here!

Stories 12 Feb 2014
In the market for some fab vintage? Then you’ll want to check out the Helms Design District Vintage Boutique’s sale that returns to LA on Saturday, March 8 in Culver City. If you RSVP now, admission is FREE!
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Vintage Coats, Sleek Boats & The Library Store Truck

Stories 7 Feb 2014
I love buying brand-new things, but I also get a thrill when I get my hands on some choice old stuff. And that's just what happened when I had the guys from Clever Vintage stop by to show us some of their fab retro threads. And let's not forget the Library Store on Wheels -- the cutest, smartest non-food truck you've ever seen!
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Weekend Getaway: Laguna Cliffs

Stories 3 Feb 2014
It was a sweet escape when my fiance and I headed over to Laguna Beach for the weekend. We took the long road there along PCH--it was Saturday and why not?--and finally arrived at the sprawling Laguna Cliffs property. As soon as we drove up to the valet at the iconic red-roofed resort we knew it was going to be a fabulous weekend.
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Mar Yvette & Giuliana Rancic - Love It, Buy It!

E! News: Love It, Buy It – Valentine’s Day

Stories 30 Jan 2014
It's time to fall in love!! Check out my latest edition of "Love It Buy It" with Giuliana Rancic to bring you the most exciting deals just in time for Valentine's Day. I'm talking about chic monogram gold pendants for just $24 (regularly $80), a four-piece Tarina Tarantino makeup set with gemstone-infused eyeshadows for just $39 (that's 63% off) and personalized Instagram tees for just $14!!!
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El Nosh Truck & Grammy Winners Pacific Mambo Orchestra!

Stories 27 Jan 2014
I'm patting myself on the back for booking Pacific Mambo Orchestra on the show last week. This modern mambo 19-piece orchestra won the 2014 GRAMMY for Best Tropical Latin Album!!! Not only did they beat out such stellar artists as Marc Anthony, but they did it without a record label. (Just like Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.) Speaking of Latin, I also brought El Ñosh, a new food truck serving up Latin-Jewish eats like falafel tacos. Read on ...
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Hot New Pick: The Albright

Stories 21 Jan 2014
Wow, who knew you could actually get REALLY good food on the Pier?!! After 35 years, the space formerly known as SM Pier Seafood has been totally reimagined as The Albright, a clean, casual, airy, Nantucket-y kinda place with an updated menu that uses fresh, locally sourced seafood and produce.
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E! News: Love It, Buy It Sale!!!

Stories 14 Jan 2014
Now that the holidays are over and you've shopped for all your loved ones, it's time to focus on you and make good on those New Year resolutions. So .... for my third installment of the "Love It, Buy It" series on E! News we brought in all sorts of fab products that will help you look good and feel good while saving more than 70% OFF on products, including those fab Dita sunglasses that Giuliana and I are rockin'!
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Mar Yvette & Cody Simpson

Cody Simpson…and Marilyn Monroe

Stories 9 Jan 2014
I admit it. Before I booked him to perform on "Good Day LA," I had never heard of Cody Simpson! I mean, he is a little younger than my demo, but as I started researching, I quickly realized this kid is a full-on teen sensation with more than 6.5 million fans on Twitter and Facebook each!!! He gave me an exclusive interview, so check it out! Did I mention I also booked Marilyn Monroe on the show?? Well ... read on to see what I mean.
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Party with a Pretty Little Liar

Stories 7 Jan 2014
A little party never killed nobody ... Fergie may have sang it first on "The Great Gatsby" soundtrack, but you can hear it live--along with all the other greatest hits from Baz Lurhmann's films--at Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Feliz. And you'll get up close with celebs like Janel Parrish of "Pretty Little Liars."
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Front Row at the Rose Parade

Stories 5 Jan 2014
Time flies when you're having fun ... It was my FIRST TIME ever attending the Rose Parade, let alone covering it for TV!! It was a fabulous way to kick off the New Year and I loved meeting so many people from around the state, country and world. (Including the two most ridiculously adorable girls from Hiroshima, Japan.)
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Mar Yvette FOX Gives

FOX GIVES: Holiday Village for 800 Special Kids

Stories 13 Dec 2013
It's the most wonderful time of the year and the largest FOX Gives event of the year! I spent the morning with volunteers who transformed the Fox Studios New York Street into a Holiday Village where 800 children from two underserved LA area elementary schools received toys and enjoyed a day of fun created especially for them.
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Yvette & Maria Menounos

Girls Night In with Maria Menounos

Stories 9 Dec 2013
It was "Girls Night In" at an ultra-shmancy house in Beverly Hills with Maria Menounos, the gorgeous, down-to-earth TV host from Extra (or is it Access Hollywood?). Whatever, she was totally fab (and totally THIN!) and shared some of her fave entertaining tips ... as well as some great advice on making your dreams come true!
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E! News: Love It, Buy It!!!

Stories 6 Dec 2013
It's a HOLIDAY FLASH SALE!!!! Today I helped launch the brand-new "Love It, Buy It" segment with the fabulous Giuliana Rancic to bring you this season's must-have items for 50-85% off!!! But you gotta jump on them now because they're selling out fast!
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A Very Special Thanksgiving

Stories 28 Nov 2013
You call this work?! I had the chance to spend Thanksgiving morning with a very special family that had just welcomed two beautiful children into their lives. It was another reminder of what is truly most important in life: LOVE.
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