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With every passing year Thanksgiving seems to come quicker and quicker. Before we know it  everyone is changing their iced coffee orders to anything pumpkin spice or ordering hot cocoa. It can come upon us so fast that we feel like we blinked and it’s time to start our Thanksgiving planning. With the holiday fast approaching, we wanted to share with our readers some of the delicious recipes on our own Thanksgiving Menus. If you’re hosting turkey day for the first time or you want to bring a dish to Friendsgiving, take a look at our menu and let us turn you into a holidayRead More →

Colors come and go. They are in one season and out the next. That’s why we look to The Pantone Color Institute for inspiration. They recently unveiled their #trending colors for this season and we created our own Pantone fall 2017 nail polish color guide to help you choose. The color story for this season was influenced by the top 10 hues most used at New York Fashion Week. The 2017 colors take their inspiration from the overall themes of the fall season; warmth, comfort, and simplicity. Seasonal tones are balanced by bright accent colors to create the perfect fall color scheme. Pantone warm colorsRead More →

It’s safe to say that Instagram is social media’s most popular platform. It’s the perfect app to check in on when you’re in between meetings or sitting at home having a glass of wine. There are tons of accounts to draw inspiration from, but with so many it’s hard to choose (and sometimes hard to find) which ones will inspire you the most. This past week we took extra notice and created a list of 10 Instagram accounts that feature a variety of inspiring content that we know you’ll love. Click on the IG handles listed below and be sure to follow. You can alsoRead More →

The Fall 2017 wardrobe staples have arrived and we’re seeing a lot of vintage inspired faux fur, comfy oversized sweaters, plaid prints, and knot-tie tops. Los Angeles tends to get a little chilly during the months of November to February, and although the drop in temperature isn’t drastic, it is important you are fashionable and prepared for the cooler months ahead. Below is a list of the top staple pieces you will need this season. These pieces can be mixed and matched with what you already have in your closet for effortless, and trending outfit combinations. The trends for this fall are emphasized by comfort,Read More →

With all the time that goes into costume preparations for Halloween, the food planning can often get overlooked. Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, it may seem like a good idea to stop by the grocery store last minute and pick up a premade appetizer and dessert. An even better idea is to create a Halloween inspired dish that is simple, delicious, and that takes very little time with minimal ingredients. Here’s a list of 15 Halloween party snacks that you can make the day of Halloween, and that won’t take away from getting your hair and makeup perfect for the big night.Read More →

If you’re gonna splurge on sweets this Halloween then definitely make it worth your while. Stop by one of the many Halloween candy shops in Los Angeles to stock up on some unique and delicious treats. Just because you’re to old to trick or treat, (we won’t judge you if you decided to throw on a mask and hit the streets), it doesn’t mean you can’t indulge! These exquisite candy shops have some very grown up (and fancy) treats like gourmet chocolates, gummies, popcorn, rice crispies, orange hot chocolate, and champagne truffles! Keep them for yourself or give them out at your Halloween soiree. ForRead More →

  October To Do List: Fall is finally here which means PSL everything, haunted houses, and Halloween events going on all month long. In our monthly series, All Things October check out the Moschino x My Little Pony collection (every 90’s girl’s’ dream come true). Sip drinks on Broken Shakers new rooftop bar in DTLA. Watch NBC’s new series, Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders. Read Haunted Hollywood to learn about all the haunted places in Los Angeles. Check out A Girl in LA’s Fall Bucket List with tons to do, see, and try. Watch the scary thriller, The Snowman out in theatersRead More →

#PSL season is finally upon us, and with our Los Angeles fall bucket list you can find tons of unique (and sometimes free) things to do, see, make, and eat all around LA. We’ve separated the list into three categories specific to fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Check back because we will be adding more cool events and ideas in upcoming months. Fall Fun Visit Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch and grab a bunch to bring home and decorate. Here are some unique ideas. Go apple picking at Riley’s Farm and make gourmet caramel apples. Spend a Saturday getting lost at Big Horse Corn Maze. Image via Read More →

I had been waiting for The Deuce to premiere for what seemed like eternity. Having a love for New York City and being obsessed with the 1970s, as soon as I saw the trailer this past winter, I couldn’t wait. But first, let’s take a look at how New York City looked back then… Times Square in The 1970’s Image via Image via Recreating The Disco Era The Deuce is written by David Simon (The Wire, The Corner), so you know it’s going to be gritty and intense. The show centers around the disco era of Times Square when the sex industry and drugs ranRead More →

In honor of National Ice Cream Day I thought I’d put a twist on the basic s’mores we all enjoyed as children. The other day when I came across SmashMellow’s Cinnamon Churro Marshmallows, I knew I had to replace the traditional marshmallows that I had been using. I must say that the finished product was not only delicious but it was also a more fancy approach to your basic s’mores. Instead of just sandwiching them between two graham crackers, I also decided to use some of my favorite Gelato to create a frozen treat. These s’mores are the perfect combo of chocolate, sugary toasted cinnamonRead More →