E! News: Love It Buy It – Luxe Essentials for Less

Woo hoo! Our latest edition of "Love It Buy It" is all about luxe essentials for a LOT less than what you'd pay anywhere else! I'm talking ultra-soft crisscross cardigans for just $16 genuine Saffiano leather wallets and wristlets for $47 (regularly $148) and delicate gold vermeil necklaces from Charlene K (one of my personal faves) for just $29!
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E! News: Love It Buy It – Summer Style Checklist

Summer is here and the latest edition of "Love It Buy It" has your hottest must-haves of the season! This week the fabulous Catt Sadler and I had fun showcasing the latest deals including a three-piece vegan nail polish set for $15, the most adorbs handmade tank & tote set for $34 (regularly $80!) and a cray cray hair tool!
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Partying with Maria Menounos, George Lopez & Los Lobos!

What an awesome time today! I love it when all the elements come together. Not only did Maria Menounos stop by to show us how to get killer abs, but Los Lobos rocked la casa with "La Bamba" over and over again, which was pretty incredible considering they said they never play it at shows. Even George Lopez couldn't get enough!
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My Juicy Chat with Venus Williams

She’s one of the most famous athletes in the world, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and seven-time Grand Slam title winner, including five Wimbledon championships. But did you know that Venus Williams is an avid green juicer and French fry aficionado? I caught up with the tennis superstar (and fashion designer) to dish on her secrets for success both on and off the court.
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Chaya-Downtown - Photo by Mar Yvette

Late-Night, All-Night Happy Hour

Happy Hour. Two little words that bring such joy to so many. But who can get out of the office at four-frickin-thirty in the afternoon? Thankfully, restaurants and bars are figuring out that if they really want to entice all of us they're gonna have to come up with something beyond the typical happy hour window.
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Lisa Vanderpump’s New Hot Spot

Life isn't always diamonds and champagne, but if "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Lisa Vanderpump has her way, it will be at PUMP, her new restaurant and lounge opening this month in West Hollywood. I had her on the show today to tell us about the parking lot she has "transformed into a beautiful garden from the South of France."
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Eat This: Crossroads Kitchen

It's been a while since I last visited Crossroads Kitchen on Melrose and good news: this place is still whipping up some seriously delicious food. The menu is totally vegan (or as they like to say, plant-based) and there were some items that were so good I had to order them twice.
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The Last Bookstore in Downtown LA

LA’s Best Independent Bookstores

Read any good books lately? Even if you've forsaken the good old-fashioned paperback in favor of the iPad or Kindle, you have to admit there's something special about turning the page, feeling the paper and reading the print in an actual book. So in the name of helping the noble scribe, encouraging everyone to read and supporting local businesses, here's a list of 20+ indie LA bookshops that are worth checking out.
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Coachella Fashion & Easter Fun!

It's time to hop on over to The Grove and take photos with the Easter Bunny! The Bunny Bungalow is open every day 11am-8pm and 11-6pm on Easter Sunday. And if you're heading to the desert this weekend, make sure to get your hands on Chaser Brand rock & roll tees & things! Born and made in LA, they truly have the coolest stuff that I absolutely live in!!!
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STREET's Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger

2014 Tax Day Deals in Los Angeles

IRS, IOU, OMG! Tax Day is that dreaded time of year when everyone's least avuncular Uncle Sam comes to cash in at our expense. Or, if you're one of the fortunate few, it's the one day when you get a little cash back to help ease the sting of all those taxes being taken from your paycheck the rest of the year. Either way, we could all use a good deal right about this time. And even better, a freebie. Here's a quick hit list of discounts around SoCal...
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Talking Trash with Ashley Judd

I was at the Kiehl's party in Santa Monica to kick off Earth Day with Ashley Judd and friends ... and let me just say, she's as articulate and gorgeous as I had imagined. Beauty, brains and a caring heart--she has it all!
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Cooking Classes @ Fig & Olive

Talk about afternoon delight! For the first time, Fig & Olive Melrose Place is offering cooking classes, so of course I had to be among the first to join Executive Chef Pascal Lorange to create some very simple yet sensational springtime dishes. OMG!! It was so fun and interactive and yes, very easy.
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FOX GIVES: Going Green is Fun!

Who says it's not easy being green? I was at the Fox Gives "Energy Playground" to celebrate, learn and explore ways to protect our planet including driving the a new three-wheeled car and getting on a human hamster wheel!
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Sexy Swimsuit Fun with Victoria’s Secret Models

Pssst … I'll let you in on a little secret. Victoria's Secret models Alessandra Ambrosio and Behati Prinsloo are just as pretty in person as they are in those sexy catalogues and commercials … but even they need a little help. They were late to our interview in part because they had to finish putting on their body makeup. Yes, body makeup. Kinda makes them seem more real, right?
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Bollywood Dancing & Eat LBC!

It's time to raise a fork to Eat LBC, the first-ever Long Beach Restaurant Week, taking place March 30 – April 5. More than 50 eateries are participating including Open Sesame, my new fave spot for delicious Lebanese cuisine. But if you're gonna eat all that food, you better move that body ... and you may as well do it Bollywood style with the fabulous Bolly Divas!
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Getting Giggy with Lisa Vanderpump

Whether or not you watch “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” chances are you recognize Lisa Vanderpump and her inseparable sidekick Giggy. I first met Lisa in 2008 when she had just opened up Villa Blanca. Six years later, she is a huge reality TV star yet remains the extremely personable and charming woman I met back then. And let me tell you, this woman loves to dish. And I’m not talking about food!
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Mar Yvette with Sarah Jessica Parker

My Mar-velous Moment with Sarah Jessica Parker

It’s not often you get a chance to meet your favorite fashion icon, much less have her recognize you for your own sartorial choices. But that’s exactly what happened when I spent five minutes with the fabulous Sarah Jessica Parker who was in LA to present her new shoe line at Nordstrom at The Grove in Los Angeles. It was definitely a moment to remember!
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My First Time on the Flying Trapeze!!!

Daylight saving time is here, so that means more time for fun on the Santa Monica Pier! The pier has been around since 1909, but there are still plenty of firsts to be had on this iconic landmark. Like flying on the trapeze!!! I finally did it. And I did it on live TV...
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Joe Zee Spring Fashion + Belly Dancing on Air

It's time to spring into the season with the freshest fashions, so who better to help me do that than stylist to the stars Joe Zee?! He gave our morning viewers an exclusive sneak peek of his new line, Styled by Joe Zee for QVC, a really fun, colorful collection of easy mix-and-match pieces that are affordable, too!
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