Blog love of the week…and it’s about my OTHER favorite subject.

November 10, 2010

FOOD.

THE KITCHY KITCHEN by Claire Thomas is a visual love poem to food.

Claire is a supermodel personal chef, food stylist and photographer and I can get lost forever in the beauty of this blog. Take a look, learn about a million little yummy places you didn't know existed in L.A. Ponder how she can be so skinny and gorgeous and still bake her brains out.

And if you don't know about her Dolly Cakes then here ya go. She bakes high fashion cakes, like this one below…a tribute to Alexander McQueen .

High fashion meets decadent edibles. Does it get any better than that?

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QUEEN BEE WAXING SALON AND SPA IN CULVER CITY – THE HIVE OF THE BEST WAXING EVER

November 9, 2010

Why has it taken me so long to get my hairy legs (and every other part that grows hair on it) to QUEEN BEE?

It's not like I haven't heard from every single person, "Are you kidding me? You haven't written about Queen Bee?! What are you nuts?" While the answer to that is questionable, let's just say getting a Brazilian Wax with a baby in tow is a little…uh…tricky…

That was until I got a nanny. (Whoo hoo!)

I (finally!) walked into Queen Bee recently and it was a girlie paradise. A fragrant wave of the most divine candles escorted me in to this adorable bungalow home where I was met with the most beautiful eye candy ever: rows of fantabulous nail polishes, cute-as-hell little make-up kits, all sorts of exciting skin care creams, lip glosses, oh! and candy, cookies and all sorts of coffee treats too. Then the glorious, warm staff greeted me and introduced me to wickedly brilliant (I say wicked because she's British. Isn't that a Brit term for brilliant ?) owner and master of the wax, Jodi Shays. The woman is the shit. Period the end. She knows her way around a Brazilian like…well, I don't know the punch line to that, but you get the point. She's been doing this for YEARS and is known to coif the muff of many a celeb (Fergie for one). She's fast, ouch-free, uses the best wax in town and will make you laugh your ass off while ripping your hair off. Before you know it, you've got the most perfect cooch ever, nary an in-grown or red spot in sight.

The spa also has a delightful selection of spa services, facials, fab spray tanning (never tried, but I've been told) and they host amazing events for their loyal and I mean LOYAL, devoted clients, like Botox and filler parties with Dr. Mark Yousseff.

The whole place is so warm, welcoming and professional it makes me want to move to Culver City.

QUEEN BEE

Address
10182½ Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

Phone
(310) 204-2236
Skype Name: QueenBeeWaxing

Email
To Make An Appointment: use our online form
For Appointment Questions: appointments@queenbeewaxing.com
For Waxing Questions: jodi@queenbeewaxing.com
While we can answer quick email questions about waxing, other detailed requests should be made over the phone.

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GROOMED L.A. GIVE-AWAY! 5 (plus one) TICKETS TO THE GILT GROUPE WAREHOUSE SALE THIS SATURDAY!

November 8, 2010

Gilt Groupe Warehouse Sale

And GROOMED L.A. has 5 coveted tickets to give to you.

Each ticket has a plus one so you can bring your bessie shopping bessie!

TO GET A TICKET BE THE FIRST TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:

http://twitter.com/groomedla

AND THE FIRST TO JOIN US ON FACEBOOK:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/GROOMED-LA/371919009902?ref=search

AND EMAIL ME TO LET ME KNOW YOU DID IT!

emily@groomed-la.com

IT'S THAT RIDICULOUSLY EASY!!

HERE'S MORE ABOUT THIS SHOP TIL YOU DROP SALE:

Calling all shopaholics—LA’s Orange Studio will be hosting a very special pop-up sale on November 13. Hint: it’s got something to do with the impossibly stylish clothing sold on the invite-only e-tail site also known as the “darling of luxury-obsessed bargain hunters.”

Up to 75% Off Apparel, Accessories & Home Items

This, friends is a Gilt Groupe warehouse sale on November 13. For one day only, the iconic studio space will be filled with timeless pieces from the women’s, men’s, and children’s collection. In addition, you’ll have a crack at the most rarified in home design for your kitchen, bathroom and bedroom from Gilt Home. And while we can’t tell you exactly which designers you’ll encounter, you can expect the best of the best. After all, this is the company that got its start selling Zac Posen in 2007—and on any given day, you might find duds from such celebrated lines as Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Kelly Wearstler, John Varvatos, Hugo Boss, Hickey Freeman and more.

To make an afternoon of shopping even better? The event will be sponsored by Vita Coco–one of the premiere brands of potassium-packed coconut water.

DETAILS TO FOLLOW (ONCE YOU'VE WON!!)

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Move over James Perse. There’s a new L.A. born luxury men’s chill-out wear line in town. Relax and look fricken cool while doing so in OLIVER RAYN.

For some reason I've been personally obsessed with men's cas-chill-malibu-beach-gear, forever. I love to picture my hubby in the perfect soft, cotton, sexy sweats and hoodie. I'm always on the lookout for a modern meets classic line with just a bit of edge in the details, say, a frayed-fringe hem on some beat-up over-washed cotton board shorts. Clothes like this just make me want to attack him cuddle. When his mom comes to town and wants to buy him clothes like all great Jewish moms, I've always taken her straight to James Perse.

Until now.

I recently discovered OLIVER RAYN and was blown away by the line.

It's even better than anything I could envision my man wearing. It's even, dare I say… cooler than James Perse (Sorry! I know our grandmas were best friends! I'm still ga-ga for your womens line!)? I'm pretty sure it's not just the ridic hot model they're using in the look book. (Can't be sure…I might have to examine him in real life just to be positive …;)….)

You simply have to take a look for yourself and TRUST me that sexy, casual, cool, modern classic meets a bit of edge, comfy, beachy, malibu feeling clothing for your man is personified in this new L.A. line…

Now, if they just open a store, I'll take the mother-in-law THERE next time she's in town. Until then, find stores of where to buy below…

A lil' backstory:

Oliver Rayn came to life one morning early in 2009 as Glenn Shelhamer and Piper Gore were jogging by the Santa Monica Pier. As they ran, their conversation turned to their passion for clothing – what was out there and what wasn’t, and of course, what they wanted to wear but just couldn’t find. Out of their talents and enthusiasm, Oliver Rayn Los Angeles was born.

Oliver Rayn Los Angeles is a line of beach inspired men's clothing – casual luxury with an edge. From the creation of the fabric to the production, it is all made here in Los Angeles. Just like the city where it is created, Oliver Rayn is refined and modern yet classic and comfortable. The versatility is a unique and innate aspect of the brand as the styles are guided by one pre-requisite; all clothes have to be able to go from the sand to the city and everywhere in between – after all, this is Southern California and you just never know what you'll find yourself getting into. This is a brand about living your life – what’s important to you and how you feel while creating memories and experiences.

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Give your skin the gift of Serenity with Zorica of Malibu

November 7, 2010

After just one week of curling up fireside in my oversized Twelfth Street blanket sweater, my body could use a little polish before hitting Zuma beach this weekend. (Crazy, right? I mean, it’s Novemeber, people!!) I need a little glow, but with the holidays quickly approaching, who has time for a trip to the spa?

Enter Serenity Sugar Body Scrub, by Zorica of Malibu. This body scrub ($25) has a relaxing, fragrant mixture of Lavender, Rose and Geranium essential oils. The organic sugar crystals are gentle enough to use on my body and face and are surprisingly clean, leaving no slippery bathtub residue. Best of all, my skin feels smooth and nourished.

All of Zorica of Malibu’s products are made with natural and organic ingredients and are chemical and alcohol free. It’s a simple, clean, fragrant line, ideal those of us with ultra-sensitive skin.

This winter give your skin healthy glow. In this heat, we could all use a little Serenity.

xx Tara

Get your favorite Zorica of Malibu products at Planet Blue in Malibu or visit their web site http://www.zoricaofmalibu.com/cart/

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