Irvine Highlights

Pretend City Children’s Museum is a non-profit educational institution that is fun for the whole family. The mini-city includes a grocery store (with real products to shop for), beach, cafe, art studio, post office, farm, construction site and more. The…

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Interesting LA Foods

1 One of my favorites, from Chef Jose Andreas at The Bazaar at SLS Hotel is Cotton Candy Foie Gras.   2 The Chili Donut is brought to you by chef Aaron Robins and is three donut holes filled with tangy mustard, spicy chili and Kobe beef.…

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Red O

In Los Angeles, not only are people sentenced to 15 minutes of fame, but so are the hot spots. This week we decided to hit up Red O, the much-anticipated upscale Mexican restaurant brought to California from Chicago by master Chef Rick Bayless.…

Fashion Travels

A big week for the fashion and entertainment industries, with New York fashion week September 9th-16th, Fashion’s Night Out September 10th, and the MTV VMA’s in Los Angeles on September 12th. Fashion week dazzles New York City with great shows, fabulous parties, world-class food and top-notch shopping…

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Top 3 Best Kept Secrets About Vietnam

Secret #1: Vietnam is still an untouched paradise. The city center is filled with thousands of citizens hurrying about on their way, sometimes 2, 3 and 4 people to a bike, and the beaches look like they have yet to…

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Cafe Habana Opens in Malibu

Cafe Habana -3939 Cross Creek Road- Malibu- 90265/ 310-317-0300 The LuxLady is so excited that Cafe Habana Malibu is finally here!  The chain’s west coast location is a welcome addition to the Malibu Lumber Yard.  The new location, Malibu’s first…

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No-Carb Noodles

Flipping through the June issue of SHAPE Magazine, I came across Miracle Noodles. Can we talk about an amazing discovery? These noodles are nearly calorie-free, wheat free, gluten free, soy free , kosher and have less than one gram of carbs…

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Eating Around the World – in Beverly Hills

No need to jet set around the world looking for good eats…you can find exactly what you need in the 6 mile radius known as Beverly Hills. Try some of these brand new international delights… Japanese Crepes Named after the hip…

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Daytona Beach Highlights

I spent 5 days in lovely Daytona Beach exploring the city, courtesy of the Convention and Visitors Bureau and The Georgia Turner Group.  With its laid back and casual vibe, Daytona is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Our…

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Sunset Magazine Celebration Weekend

It’s that time of year again…Check out my favorite magazine as they roll out the red carpet for 13th Annual Celebration Weekend. Sunset’s Celebration Weekend “The West-on-the-Go” June 5th and 6th, 2010. Menlo Park, CA – Sunset magazine (www.sunset.com), the…

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CA Beach Workout!

Fit Dakinis and Warriors Sand Workouts 2010 Enjoy the great outdoors for spring and summer! Feel younger, stronger, leaner and healthier. Inhale oxygen from a refreshing beach breeze rather than the stuffy “air” of a gym. Exhale all of your…

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