Category Archives: Beauty & Fashion

Thai Sabai: Is It Supposed To Hurt Like That?

“That lady hurt me,” was all I kept thinking today, my neck stiff and my back aching. I had gotten a Thai sports massage from Thai Sabai in Westwood on Monday after the marathon. At the time, even though the elbow pressing, taffy pulling of my limbs and firm rubdown were more painful than I’m…

Free Cocktails at Fashion Week Kickoff Party

Photo from Gen Art Spend a swank evening sipping cocktails alongside models and other beautiful people at the Park Plaza Hotel. I know, this event may be too fancy for me but it’s got free cocktails so hayyy! The 5th anniversary of Los Angeles’ New Garde party will kick off L.A. fashion week by presenting…

6 Ways To Romance Your Sweetheart for V-Day

Fellas, I hate to tell you this but Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, next Thursday to be exact. But don’t panic, I have some ideas about how you can still save the day. Nope, not restaurant suggestions. You can find those here or here. Rather, treats and stuff. If none of these work…well…

Fred Segal Santa Monica Sale: Spotlight on 50% Off Designer Sunglasses

Nobody told me that Fred Segal in Santa Monica was having a fabulous 50% off sale! Arrrgh! It started last Friday and ends this Sunday! Fortunately I was able to steal away during lunch to check out the sunglasses section, Fred Segal Eyes, where it seems like EVERYTHING is half off. My co-worker is friends…

This Weekend: Sip, Swirl, Suck

If you notice, I got nuthin for Sunday because after Friday and Saturday you really should rest. Friday, January 25 Polkadots & Moonbeams Semi-Annual Sale Cute modern and vintage clothes for 30-75% off. My fave store(s) on fashionable 3rd Street will be having its Semi Annual Sale starting today. Get discounts off the likes of…

This Weekend: Let the Laziness Ensue

How’s this new year working out for you so far? It’s been pretty mellow for me, which I’m just loving. If you’re feeling that, too, may I recommend the following ways to chill this weekend? Friday, January 11 Sur La Table Winter Sale I lovvve Sur La Table. My dream is to one day be…

Getting Back to You: Bellacures Holiday Pedicure

You’re exhausted, aren’t you? All that running around, looking for the perfect prezzie, fighting off other grouchy drivers for a measly parking spot and just swimming up stream through the crowds at the mall to get to that one store. But, yay! the holiday shopping madness is finally over. Now it’s time to take care…

This Weekend: No Such Thing as Too Much Cheer

I wanna go to KROQ’s Acoustic Christmas this weekend! Hopefully I’ll be able to score tickets this evening but if not at least there are these things to do. May I note, LOTS of holiday parties. Friday, December 7 Abbot Kinney Holiday Extravaganza Venice is throwing its own holiday street party on Abbot Kinney with…

West 3rd Street Holiday Party: Drinks and Discounts

Talk about the ultimate holiday street party. Fashionable West Third Street, east of the Beverly Center, will be throwing a huge shindig. That’s right, all those cute boutiques, specialty stores and restaurants will be favoring holiday shoppers with not only special discounts but free food and drinks. Visit Anita Co-op for its trunk show with…

This Weekend: Wake Up! Wake Up! Wake Up!

Sorry, I’m still in a food coma from all that food yesterday. We had six pies for about 12 people. SIX pies! Anyway, this is all the interesting stuff (to me) that I could find going on this weekend and I can muster only so much energy for a clothes sale, junior high dance party…