It’s that in between time where in some parts of the country is already snowing and in others it’s still a warm 80 degrees. But with winter on its way it’s time to think of bundling up with a coat that’s as fabulous as the clothes you’ re wearing. There’s a coat for all seasons and a coat for all occasions. From ruffles to plaid and herringbone to shiny puff pieces, you’ll stay stylish and warm whether it’s attending a party or waking the dog.
I recently co-hosted a big fete with Angeleno Magazine, the Buzz Girls and The Fragrance Collection by Glade on the rooftop of the Thomspon Hotel with a focus on luxury and indulgence. We all know that sometimes it really is the little things in life that make us happy. And there were plenty of inexpensive indulgences and little luxuries that we girls have discovered and don’t plan to give up.
While most of us agreed a pedicure, chocolate and a good glass of wine were certainly small indulgences that should be listed on both the wants and needs part of any list there were plenty more that let’s a girl chill, zone out, look good and can’t forget are delicious.
One of my favorite from the party guests:
“Bought a croque monsieur sandwich and fries from the local French bistro and snuck it into a matinee of the movie Fame. The movie was cheesier than the sandwich, but I loved it.”
And so many more with lots of fan favorites that are LA centric:
Pilates class with my fiancé on Saturday morning at Studio B on Larchmont. We dig our teacher, Erin Daffern.
Going to LACMA for a stroll around the exhibitions and treating myself to lunch at Pimento
Having brunch at the beach with a view of the ocean and lingering over a second mimosa.
Getting a mocha latte from Joan’s on Third St. each morning, but somehow the $5 doesn’t seem overpriced since I walk there to get it. It’s my morning routine.
Lining my mantel with lots of small candles for an intimate glow. I pick up the Sheer White Cotton scent in the 2 oz. candles from the Fragrance Collection by Glade in the market. No labels so they look clean and have this light floral and fruity scent. And I got a chance to smell several new scents from The Fragrance Collection so I'm now adding the jasmine and wild orchid to my guest room.
Shopping in Brentwood, in this economy I feel like I’m giving back and I shop smart. I love Feature and Ron Herman.
Girls’ night out is my indulgence, especially with pear martinis.
Reading tons of wedding blog material, even though I’m not engaged. It’s just my girly amusement.
Finishing the Twilight series of books. I’m hooked and not sleeping enough. I stay up late reading and then dream about the stories. I’ll be happy when I finally get a good night sleep, but also sad when I’ve finished the series.
Taking a nap, which is a true luxury if I could just find the time.
I’ve never understood why “they” can put a man on the moon but they can’t cure baldness, invent stockings that don’t rip or figure out how to craft a self-cleaning litterbox that actually works. Get on it, people.