The Great Gatsby Guide to LA

Top Lists 7 May 2013
Even though I haven't read "The Great Gatsby" since it was mandatory reading in high school and have no intention of going to see what looks like one hot mess of a movie (which is really sad 'cause I'm an otherwise big fan of Baz Luhrmann), I have to admit I'm still kinda loving this media-induced frenzy for all things Gatsby...
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Off to the races @ Hollywood Park

Hats Off: Kentucky Derby Hits LA

Top Lists 23 Apr 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: Boyle Heights

Top Lists 13 Apr 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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Silver Lake Art, Craft & Vintage

Stories 5 Apr 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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7 Must-Try Food Trucks

Top Lists 26 Mar 2013
We might not yet be a food truck nation, but Los Angeles for one is a city obsessed with meals on wheels. And being that I’m Mexican I can’t help but feel connected to this mobile food movement that dates back more than a century ago to LA's horse-drawn tamale carts. I love the current food truck movement and the many different flavors it brings. And although I’ve yet to find the perfect taco truck, here are seven trucks in LA that I'm really digging right now.
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Mar Yvette #DanceFluting on The Soup

Dance Fluting on The Soup

Stories 22 Mar 2013
OOOOOMMMMGGGGGGG I HAVE OFFICIALLY ARRIVED!!!!! I was spoofed on the latest episode of "The Soup" on E! thanks to my recent visit to the Colburn School of Music in Downtown LA. Who knew that my plans for a high-brow excursion to this renowned institution would end up as fodder for one of my favorite shows of all time??!!
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Celebrate Easter in Los Angeles

Top Lists 21 Mar 2013
Easter arrives earlier than usual this year on Sunday, March 31, but that just means we get to celebrate sooner for this special holiday. Whether you want to get your church on at the Hollywood Bowl (without waking up before sunrise!), feel like a fab brunch with friends, or want to enjoy family time in the great outdoors, there's a whole lot going on this Easter weekend around LA and OC.
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Stella Neptune's quirky cashmere creation

Shop Local: 5 LA Fashion Designers

Top Lists 4 Mar 2013
We all know about the importance of eating local. Not only does the food invariably taste better, but you're helping the environment and supporting local farmers and purveyors. The same goes for fashion. Some of the coolest clothes are being made right here in Los Angeles. Here are some of my favorite LA fashion brands.
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World Sword Swallowers Day

World Sword Swallowers Day

Stories 2 Mar 2013
Did you know that Saturday, February 23 was World Sword Swallowers Day??? To celebrate, I had some incredible (and ridiculously brave) folks come to the studio to amaze us with their sword swallowing skills. I saw it all go down with my own eyes and I still can't believe it! Special thanks to Brett Loudermilk and Amy Judd Lieberman from Ripley's Believe It Or Not and the cast of Venice Beach Freak Show featuring Morgue, Asia Ray and Brianna Belladonna.
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Oscars Weekend Roundup

Oscars Weekend Roundup

Stories 2 Mar 2013
It’s Oscar time, so if you’re gonna watch the big awards show, you may as well do it by the beach at Casa Del Mar. They’re rolling out the red carpet (literally) along with photogs to take your photo (for free) + all sorts of delicious eats & cocktails you can order from their new menu! If you want that A-list glow, you must check out Embody Esthetics where you can get your Oscar facial for $85 this month! (Trust, Michelle works wonders. And she just did Jennifer Aniston’s face – just sayin.) And if you want to get out of town, go to Palm Springs to check out The Ten Tenors – these Australians have played to millions around the world and you can see them live all weekend long. Have fun!
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Fox Gives Fair & Pet Adoption

Fox Gives Fair & Pet Adoption

Stories 2 Mar 2013
Fox Gives is a group of Fox staff volunteers who work with local non-profits that focus primarily on helping at-risk youth as well as feeding the homeless and improving the environment. Today, I was at the annual Fox Gives Fair & Pet Adoption on the Fox Studios lot where hundreds of people gathered to play carnival games to raise money for the 30+ charities that were onsite, plus meet some adorable furry friends (cats, dogs and rabbits!) from local shelters and animal rescues like the Best Friends Animal Society - Los Angeles!!!
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