The Ultimate Customized Summer Specs

Getting Framed? That Sounds Like a Job For Parker, Warby Parker Written By: Melissa Mitchell and Gina Magnuson The Expert: Dave Gilboa Credentials: Co-Creator of Warby Parker In the world of Dave Gilboa, the expression making a spectacle of yourself takes on a whole new meaning. After misplacing his glasses on a backpacking trip and … Read more

The Outrageous Outfits You Missed at Comic-Con 2016

The Outrageous Outfits You Missed at Comic-Con 2016 Squad life, for life!❤️? #Sdcc #suicidesquad #sdcc2016 #dccomics the wall can’t keep us locked up forever!? A photo posted by Heidi Mae (@heidimaetrix) on Jul 24, 2016 at 5:24pm PDT This is EVERYTHING! ? We shot this while waiting to go up in Hall H and meet … Read more

Bring Home the Bacon in Huntington Beach

Grown Up Kids Welcome at Saint Marc Pub-Café, Bakery & Cheese Affinage Written By: Priscilla Ng and Alana Aronson Bring Home the Bacon in Huntington Beach Photography Provided By: Saint Marc Pub-Café, Bakery & Cheese Affinage Saint Marc Pub-Café, Bakery & Cheese Affinage is not your typical American restaurant. They have iPad menus, open walls, the smell … Read more

Where to Eat, Drink, and Adventure With a Bay Area Local

Laurel Shaffer Describes 7 Days of Bay Area Bliss Expert: Laurel Shaffer Adventure With a Bay Area Local Credentials: Laurel Whole Plant Organics Owner and Formulator   Monday I like to set myself up for a successful and healthy week. My days can get extremely busy and full, so it’s great to fall back on some … Read more

How to Unplug and Recharge in Orange County

Technology Free and Loving It Written By: Molly Brooks Technology Free Photographed by: Gil Cope Model: Viktoriia Dolan It only took five measly days without my cellphone or laptop to show me that I’m addicted to technology.   I entered into this experiment thinking a week without electronics would be no problem. I can easily … Read more

Stylin’ Looks for Every Summer Occasion

Your Go-To Looks From Brunch to a Night Out On the Town Written By: Melissa Mitchell and Gina Magnuson Looks for Every Summer Occasion Photographed By: Noble Andrews Looks for Every Summer Occasion Styled By: Shahnaz Zarif Looks for Every Summer Occasion Makeup By: Brian Bond Looks for Every Summer Occasion Hair By: Kristee Tamulis Model: Liz Mittra … Read more

This Peninsula Local and Restaurateur Dishes on His Favorite Spots to Eat and Stay Active in OC

Chris Brigandi: Owner and Founder, Arbor Real Estate; Co-Owner, A Market, A Restaurant The Expert: Chris Brigandi Eat and Stay Active in OC Credentials: Owner and Founder of Arbor Real Estate, Co-Owner, A Market, A Restaurant Monday: Surf Break(fast) I live on the beach and always start my week—and usually my day—surfing. On my way … Read more

Chill Out This Summer With 8 OC Smoothies We Love to Chug

Blends From San Clemente to Costa Mesa That Will Keep You Cool and Fueled Written By: Adriana Chavez Healthy Smoothies in Orange County Being on a health kick doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in some sweet goods. South Orange County houses a wide variety of spots where you can find smoothies that have nutritional benefits, and … Read more

Wilma & Frieda Owner Whips Up Her Ideal Palm Springs Area Week

Kelly McFall Dishes Her Native Palm Spring Knowledge The Expert: Kelly McFall Wilma & Frieda Credentials: Owner, Wilma & Frieda’s Cafe   Monday I like to start the week off right with a great cup of coffee at Koffi in Rancho Mirage. They have an exposition roaster on site, and you can watch the organic … Read more

Cold War Kids Tell Us About Their Journey From Fullerton to Coachella

The Local OC Band Took the Stage at This Year’s Most Buzzed About Music Festival Written By: Dan Peel Over the years, Orange County has kept a solid track record of sending its native bands to the Coachella Valley Art and Music Festival. Some performances that rocked Coachella in recent memory include Rx Bandits’ 2010 … Read more

From Coffee to Cocktails With This LA Beauty Guru

Nicci Levy of Beauty Lab, Alchemy 43 Dishes on Her Fave LA Spots Name: Nicci Levy  Alchemy 43 Credentials: Alchemy 43, Founder Monday It’s Monday, so for me that means COFFEE—more than the usual morning! And not just any old coffee. Somehow grabbing a morning brew from La Provence Patisserie makes the whole day flow … Read more

Pokémon Go Takeover: 7 Best South Bay Spots to Catch ‘Em All

Spotted: Magmars, Ghost and Rare Pokémon Go Written By: Tamara Philips Pokémon Go  The new free-to-play mobile game that was released this month, Pokémon Go, has taken over Southern California—and the nation, for that matter. The GPS-focused game with real locations has quickly become one of the most used apps in the U.S. And according … Read more

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