I used a stock photo from Sephora’s website because my own Dyson hair dryer already looks a little beat up from traveling with it. This is actually a great endorsement because I have never traveled with hair dryers before, and always used whatever hair dryer was at the hotel, until I started using this one. … More Dyson Hair Dryer
One of my favorite stores in Los Angeles is located on Sunset Boulevard and is full of vintage appeal. As written in its name, Amoeba Music mainly attracts music fans for its giant warehouse of music options, in cassette, CD, or record form. Along with a seemingly endless amount of music options, Amoeba Music also … More Amoeba Music
I finally checked “attending PaleyFest” off of my Los Angeles bucket list after living here for almost five years. When I first started school at USC in 2014, I heard about PaleyFest and its wonderful lineup of television show panels and have been dying to go ever since. The Paley Center is an institution that … More Stephen Colbert at PaleyFest LA
The town of Pasadena may not be the most popular spot for a vacation in Southern California, although I would highly recommend a visit to the Huntington, but the Pasadena Langham Hotel provides a tranquil sanctuary for those willing to drive outside of the Los Angeles limits. For myself, the hotel provides the perfect day … More The Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena
Los Angeles restaurateurs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, won over my heart and stomach immediately with Jon and Vinny’s. Although I have somewhat adapted to the healthy lifestyle of Los Angeles, and have even learned to enjoy things like acai bowls and more vegetables in my meals, I will always love carbs. Jon and Vinny’s … More Jon and Vinny’s
On the outside, the Petersen Automotive Museum is one of my favorite buildings in Los Angeles. The bright red color and the building’s distinct angles, really makes it stand out along Wilshire. To be honest, when I found out that an automotive museum inhabited the inside of the building I was a little disappointed. I … More Petersen Automotive Museum
These two restaurants that I always forget how to properly pronounce, Gjusta and Gjelina, have elevated the restaurant game in the Venice, California, area. The only interior picture I took during my first time having brunch at Gjelina was of my lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes because that was all that truly mattered. The inside of … More Gjusta and Gjelina
I had previously visited the online shop for Lauren Conrad’s The Little Market, and would briefly scroll through the items for sale, doing some online window shopping. It was not until I visited the brick and mortar location shortly after it opened in the Palisades Village that I finally purchased some items, learned more about … More The Little Market
Ysabel is a trendy restaurant and bar in West Hollywood, tucked away on Fairfax Ave. I specify that it is tucked away because the actual entrance is off the street and to the side of the building, and I almost completely drove past it. This was the first time I actually experienced not feeling cool … More Ysabel
State Street in downtown Santa Barbara is an unexpected shopping hub. Santa Barbara definitely does not need a full indoor mall when it has beautiful weather, and all the best shops along State Street. This is also where you will find one of the main move theaters in town and a lot of the … More State Street in Santa Barbara
