13 Places to Shop and Eat in Manhattan Beach With Shalice Noel

Shalice Noel Shows Us Around Manhattan Beach in Style Written By: Shalice Noel Photography By: Diane Lombardi Hair and Makeup By: Lexi Kleyla  Shalice Noel The city that finally convinced us to move our family from Chicago to LA was Manhattan Beach. We quickly fell in love with the beach views, quaint shops and charming … Read more

Dr. Jason Diamond of the Diamond Face Institute Wants Patients to Shine Bright

The Doc Wants to Help His Patients Turn Back the Clock Written By: Jody Miller Photographed By: Tae Kwon Diamond Face Institute Expert: Dr. Jason Diamond Credentials: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Founder, Diamond Face Institute Q: Who is the ideal client for Diamond Face Sculpting, one of your non-surgical options? Jason Diamond: There are two … Read more

Keep a Lookout for Strangers You Know at this Summer’s Music Festivals

How Adam Haagen and Grady Lee Formed The Up-and-Coming Group Written By: Rebecca Grazier Photographed By: Travis McCoy Strangers You Know Musical duo Adam Haagen and Grady Lee of Strangers You Know show no signs of slowing down with their ever-evolving sound. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2013 was packed when Lee snuck in and … Read more

Oscar Vasquez of The Studio O Dishes On What He Thinks Are #HairGoals

The Salon Owner Gets Real About How to Love Your Luscious Locks Written By: Jody Miller Photography By: Wil Cohen Photography: Oscar Vasquez of The Studio O Expert: Oscar Vasquez Credentials: Owner and Stylist, The Studio O Q: How has The Studio O changed the culture and expectations of hair salons in the Long Beach … Read more

Korner Kloset’s Ashley Vance Is All About Fashion and Friendship

When It Comes to Her Customers, the Key Is Being Genuine Written By: Jody Miller Photographed By: Diane Lombardi Korner Kloset’s Ashley Vance Expert: Ashley Vance Credentials: Owner, Korner Kloset Q: What is your fashion background? Ashley Vance: I wouldn’t know where to even start because personally and professionally fashion is my background! I can’t pinpoint … Read more

Sugarfina Sweethearts Let Us in Their Sugar Coated World

Meet the Couple Behind the Candy Store for Grown-Ups Written By: Ashlee Polarek Photographed By: Natasha Lee Sugarfina The Experts: Rosie O’Neill and Josh Resnick Credentials: Owners and Founders of Sugarfina Rosie O’Neill and Josh Resnick, owners and founders of Sugarfina, are just as sweet and lovely as their candy stores. When you walk into a … Read more

Cienega Med Spa Owner Dr. Edward Glenning Stokes Has the Antiaging Antidote

When it Comes to Aging, the Approach Should Be Subtle Written By: Jody Miller Photographed By: Ryan Hensley Dr. Edward Glenning Expert: Dr. Edward Glenning Stokes Credentials: Owner and Orthopedic Surgeon, Cienega Med Spa Q: Med spas are popping up everywhere it seems. What makes Cienega Med Spa stand out? Edward Glenning Stokes: Our locations … Read more

California Cool Meets Sicilian Soul at O+O Sicilian Kitchen & Bar

Santa Monica Natives Get a Taste of Sicily Written By: Veronica An Photographed By: Ryan Hensley O+O Sicilian Kitchen & Bar There’s just something about the beach that encourages everyone to take a deep breath and enjoy life. The beach town vibes in Santa Monica make the perfect setting for savoring a fresh, flavorful meal and … Read more

Sake to Me: Try BeShock Ramen & Sake Bar in Gaslamp for Lunch

Find Your Perfect Pairing at BeShock Ramen & Sake Bar Written By: Jessica Young BeShock Ramen & Sake Bar Combat this month’s May Grey with a steaming bowl of ramen and a perfectly paired sip of sake. You can stay beach ready with BeShock Ramen & Sake Bar’s light, but filling food offerings, ranging from flavorful … Read more

Said the King Kindly Reminds You to “Eat Your F*cking Veggies”

Said the King’s Witty Home Decor Will Charm Guests Written By: Victoria Ramirez Photography Provided By: Isabelle Cheng Said the King Three words that encapsulate what Said the King is all about are ‘sassy, playful, and minimal,’ which appeals to Founder Karen King’s large network of customers. She hopes that her customers share a great … Read more

MMA Fighter Luke Rockhold Shares His Passion for Fighting

Get Motivated by Learning What’s in This Fighter’s Head Written By: Jordan Ligons Photographed By: Corey Wilson Luke Rockhold Cage /kāj/ noun: a structure of bars or wires in which animals are confined. Luke Rockhold is a MMA animal. His cage is eight sides, usually located in Las Vegas, and is surrounded by chain link … Read more

Inside Lauryn Evarts’ West Hollywood Home

Lauryn Evarts of the Skinny Confidential Shares What Makes Her Home, Her Written By: Rae Ann Varona Photographed By: Wil Cohen Lauryn Evarts Spending time between San Diego and Los Angeles, Lauryn Evarts has an eye for making things look good. Since launching her blog, The Skinny Confidential, at the end of 2011 Lauryn Evarts … Read more

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