tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55314527656029236392012-01-26T21:13:01.892-05:00A personal blog by twenty-something Tara Settembre, a native New Yorker, who received her masters in journalism from NYU and does PR for Disney Consumer Products. Read about her adventures, mishaps, cupcake reviews, the celebs she runs into, film screenings, interviews, events and more. Named #10 Top Los Angeles Blog and one of the most influential people in L.A. Sex and the city theme shower.TaraMetBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195175420535404188noreply@blogger.comBlogger9801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531452765602923639.post-52792267157637212302012-01-25T09:22:00.000-05:002012-01-25T09:22:00.342-05:00

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12 years ago today I lost my father. One minute I'm saying goodnight to him on the phone and by the morning he was gone. Just like that, I no longer had a dad. The oddest part was that everything changed, but everything else was still the same. It was so eerie. Like I had entered a mirror version of my world, where everything looked the same and was continuing on like usual, but something was

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This Sunday, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. ET (during the red carpet and awards ceremony), I'll be hosting a LEAN POCKETS® “#LiveFamously” Twitter party along with six other bloggers - @PinkLouLou, @ErinJeen, @RachaelGKing, @AdoredAustin, @FashBoulevard and @AllieIsWired. You can join the conversation by following the hashtag #LiveFamously. Plus, you might win a $75 SWAG BAG for participating. The

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For the first time in my career, I had off of work from Chistmas to New Years, so we decided to take advantage of the time off to do some exploring. So, in November, we called United Airlines and asked where we could go on our miles and discovered that we could fly to and from Frankfurt in Business Class, so that's where we decided to go. From there we planned an aggressive trip visiting five 

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On the week before Christmas, Santa gave to me -- a Sony Blu-ray player! Years ago, when there was the HD-DVD vs. Blu-ray war, I wrongly chose to purchase for x-mas an HD-DVD player, which has now become obsolete. I was bitter, but finally I caved and have gone to the blue side and am loving my new Sony BDP-S185, Internet connected Blu-ray Disc Player with HD 1080p playback & DVD upscaling for

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This year, I've pretty much did all my holiday shopping online. If you're still looking for suggestions, below are five gift ideas that I came across that I thought were particularly fun for friends and family. Wine Cork Candles $22; Uncommongoods.com These clever candles masquerade as corks, but they'll bring a warm glow to your dinner table as quaint miniature lighting. Place one in the mouth

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I have a birthday twin. To make it all the more coincidental, her name also happens to be Tara. We've been friends since high school. This year, was her 30th birthday and she threw a grand celebration in a private downstairs room at The Brandy Library in Tribeca. A group of 25 of us, decked out in roaring twenties inspired attire, did a special Scotch tasting of seven rare single malts. The owner

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Who is the most requested celebrity that women want to look like? According to Dr. Tim Abou-Sayed of Plastic Surgery of Palm Beach, it depends on what body part! Who do you think makes the cut? (pun intended). "Angelina Jolie's lips are probably the most commonly requested facial feature in my practice - a result that can often be closely mimicked by judicious use of fillers like Restylane,"

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As you might remember, we bought a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo down in Naples, Florida that we've been refurbishing and decorating. Since we're looking for seasonal rentals and to use it in the off-season when we can, we had to furnish the place completely down to every utensil and cleaning supply. In just two months, working both remotely and finishing up over this Thanksgiving holiday, we got the

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First there was planking, and then owling, where people around the world posed in the same position, but at different places. Now, there is Tebowing, in honor of Denver Broncos' quarterback Tim Tebow and his prayer stance after big plays. What is Tebowing? (vb) to get down on a knee and start praying, even if everyone else around you is doing something completely different. A site has even been

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It's an end of an era. Live with Regis has been on my whole life. I remember waking up at my Nanny's house and watching the show with her in the morning. She faithfully would watch every morning. At first, I used to tease her for liking it and would say I was bored and ask if we could change the channel, but it was all for show, because I genuinely liked it.I didn't start watching it on my own

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Now I'm really missing Los Angeles. No, not because of the cold weather that's setting in here, but because I'm missing out on this really fun event below that the Found Animals foundation is having in West Hollywood next Saturday, Nov. 19. First, ask yourself this: what is hotter than guys with 6 packs? Hot men with cats and kittens! lolThe 6 Packs/9 Lives calendar is a unique calendar created

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As if moving across the country wasn't enough chaos for this year, I have some professional changes to share with you as well.I just started a new job this week with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Yes, I've given up on PR and am becoming a WWE Diva. I wish, but no, I'll actually be working at their headquarters doing Corporate Communications PR. They have offices in Manhattan, but their

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Havaianas, the maker of the popular rubber flip-flops, is launching new closed-toe styles. Unlike other kicks, comfort and style mesh together to form this trendy sneaker where the soles are lined with their rubber flip-flops. Thus, you get the feeling of walking on a flip-flop with the original Havaianas sole.They come in a slipper like look as well as low, mid and eco styles. I especially like

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Snow in October? Seriously? The weather reports say that the last time snow accumulated in this area was in 1952, thus not in my lifetime or even my mother's and it now has to happen the very year I move back? So much for my favorite season, Fall.At least it looked pretty.Happy Halloween!

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I've only mentioned this once before, but I love scotch. Ladies, here me out. Scotch is not just a man's territory. It was an acquired taste though, as at first I would make that scrunched up face like I just sucked on a lemon after each sip, but now I look forward to a smooth single malt scotch on the rocks. I had heard it caused the least of a hangover due to the lack of sugar.I really put that

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This Halloween season I made good use out of the pumpkins we carved. First, I baked the seeds for some salty treats and per a tip in the October issue of Good Housekeeping, I used the inside leftovers to make a DIY facial mask. Apparently, the good-for-you gourd is full of exfoliating enzymes that brighten skin.Halloween Mask:Mix 2 teaspoons of pureed pumpkin1/2 teaspoon of honey1/4 teaspoon of

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Earlier this week, I got to attend an advanced screening of the new Starz drama Boss. It's like a modern Boardwalk Empire, showing all the secret dealings and the power struggles that go into controlling a city. It also reminded me of a grittier version of The West Wing and how it showed what's going on behind the curtain. The series stars Kelsey Grammer as a tormented and crooked mayor of

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Last weekend, I had the honor of being in my friend Jacquie's wedding in Marblehead, Massachusetts.The bridesmaid gown was an A-line knee length dress made of a silky taffeta material in a color called peacock from Jim Hjelm Couture. Somehow I was able to find the exact shade of blue/green nail polish too.Since the reception was held at a yacht club, the bride embraced a nautical theme with

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Last week, I attended a Tool School for women where I learned extremely helpful home improvement tips over drinks and apps hosted by Liquid-Plumr and toolbelt diva Norma Vally. Expert DIY-r Norma grew up in the construction business and now teaches women ways to save hundreds a dollars a year fixing common problems around the house.First, we learned how to unclog a drain using Liquid-Plumr's new

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As October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I wanted to share the Sharpie Ink it Pink campaign with you.The program asks people to upload their pink signature and for each signature submitted Sharpie will donate $1 to City of Hope’s women’s cancer research and treatment center. Signatures will be collected until October 31st online here. Please send in yours to easily help raise money for the

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As a Gap Ambassador, Brand About Town just sent me some must-have premium denim jeans for Fall and a coupon to giveaway.I'm especially loving the Ponte Legging Jean ($69.95), which I've been wearing from last year, but they have now been updated in a super soft ponte fabric. The double knit material holds its shape beautifully and the five-pocket styling gives it a denim sensibility. They feel

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I'm not very crafty in the do-it-yourself sense, but I got inspired by the below photo in Good Housekeeping this month. Since I'm in the middle of furnishing and redoing a vacation property/rental that we bought in Naples, Florida I thought this bright beach look would be perfect. I'm even going to paint the walls in a similar yellow too.According to the magazine a glass centerpiece keeps the

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The other week, I attended the PR News Platinum Awards Luncheon at the Grand Hyatt in New York. Disney Consumer Products and my colleagues were finalists in four different award categories, including my video for the Disney Bridal line, which was up for Best Video Program. I'll save the suspense and tell you that I didn't win, however, since it was still an achievement being chosen as a finalist

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First of all, the Unrated version of Bridesmaids is even funnier than the one shown in theaters! So, even if you saw the film already, definitely rent or buy it and watch again. The bonus features like the gag-reel, line-o-matic and deleted scenes (one with Paul Rudd!) had us laughing all over again.For our Girl's Night In viewing party for the film, my girls and I all donned former bridesmaid

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The hilarious comedy Bridesmaids will be available on BLU-RAY, DVD, download, etc on September 20th. If you haven't seen it yet, definitely watch it. Surpassing Sex and the City as the number one female comedy of all time, Bridesmaids stars SNL's Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph and is produced by comedy mastermind Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, The 40-Year Old Virgin). My friends and I were laughing out

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The part of moving that I was most stressed about was flying with my two cats. Just taking them to the vet in our car is an ordeal. I then read all these horror stories online of checked animals in cargo dying due to the different temperatures or getting lost, that I decided to carry on both my cats and put them under our seats. United charged $125 per cat though, which I think is bull since that

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I've only been back in New York for one day now and my photo is on Fashionista.com and MetroMix for their Fashion's Night Out coverage! I'm the one in the blue Gonzo (The Muppets) SpiritHood.Why was I wearing that though? Well, SpiritHoods, are animal-inspired faux fur accessories for men, women and children. Celebs like Pink, Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Hudgens have all been spotted in these

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Nothing like singing your goodbyes away with a farewell Karaoke party with friends from work. My coworkers kindly decorated a private karaoke room in Koreatown with Disney balloons representing the different accounts that I work on. Add in some bottle service, crazy Korean eats, boas and some good tunes to bad music videos and you got yourself a fun night. I kicked off the party by singing New

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I had blond hair growing up, but come high school it started getting mousier and darker. I started highlighting and coloring it when I was a teenager. I've sometimes done it myself or gotten it done professionally. However, lately I've been going to a cheaper place and the condition of my hair has suffered. The color looked alright, but my hair itself was now damaged. Thus, when I heard about

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In prep for moving, I've steadily been going through all my belongings and swag and getting rid of things. In doing so, I had a nice compilation of items including purses, kitchen supplies, makeup, beauty items, games etc. Instead of donating or throwing away the loot, I decided to have a fun girl’s night in where my friends helped me drink up my wine/liquor and pick through the nicer items that

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I’m not sure how to start this post. I had a few drafts where I said something witty, but I think I’ll just jump right in. After 5 years of living in Los Angeles, we are moving back east in September. I can’t believe it’s been 5 years. It feels like only yesterday I was writing a similar post saying that I was leaving New York for love. This time, Raphael’s job is offering him a great opportunity

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Ahhh! During the many media tours that I conducted last week at the D23 Expo some were just informational, others recorded audio, and some were on camera too. Thus, this Orange County Register piece, where I look like crap. Let me preface that this was early in the morning and I had a long day previously.

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Over the weekend, I worked at the D23 Expo--the ultimate Disney fan event in Anaheim. It's like a ComiCon for Disney enthusiasts. I actually attended the last expo two years ago as press though, not for PR. The show included appearances by Disney talent across TV and movies as well as past Disney legends and animators. They also sneak peek the latest from parks and studio, as well as offer

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Single serve coffee machines are all the rage right now, especially for smaller households that don't want to brew an entire pot. However, these convenient little cups made popular by Keurig aren't as convenient for our environment though. Luckily, I just learned about a new single serve coffee brewer called My Cafe from BUNN that just launched, which is all about being green so no plastic cups,

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Last weekend, 3,600 bloggers flooded the San Diego Convention Center for BlogHer 11, the largest female blogging conference in the country. This was my 3rd year attending! Imagine if I didn't show though, there would only be 3,599 and that isn't as cool ;) It's always such a whirlwind with lots of parties and meetups taking place. In the end, I managed the following: 50 tweets 27 business cards

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Wow, powerful, funny, poignant and uncomfortable - that's the laundry list of my reactions after seeing an advanced screening of the new film The Help at BlogHer 11 last weekend. Set in Mississippi during the civil rights movement, Skeeter (Emma Stone) is a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer and turns her friends' lives and the town upside down when she

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Found in the Honolulu airport.

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One of the fun historical attractions near my apartment building in downtown Los Angeles is Angels Flight, the world's shortest railway (298 feet)! Built in 1901, for only 25 cents each way you can ride up the hill in the cart instead of taking the stairs. At the top of the hill is the Walt Disney Concert Hall, MOCA and restaurants. As short as it is, Angels Flight is an essential Los Angeles

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Food Trucks are being discussed everywhere from the Food Network to being spotted at all the big events now. A select few have risen to the top though and have become so popular they are now opening brick-and-mortar restaurants to go along with their mobile success.Last week, I attended an exclusive pre-opening dinner at the new Flying Pig Café. I was able to sample bites from the Asian and

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A new speakeasy has popped up in Hollywood-the Next Door Lounge- serving up classic 1920s cocktails with contemporary twists. The name is derived from the fact that it is directly "next door" to The Counter restaurant on Highland Ave. A neon key is the only sign that the blackened-out windowed place is there. You then walk through heavy black curtains to reveal the cozy old fashioned joint.The

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On Sunday afternoon, I conducted a brief phone interview with actor Terrence Howard (Crash, August Rush) to discuss a campaign he is doing with MasterCard and my favorite charity - Stand Up To Cancer.I was really looking forward to speaking with him since I loved him in the chilling movie The Brave One with Jodie Foster, plus he's also really handsome. And although I've seen him before at other

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Havaianas, the maker of the popular rubber flip-flops, is bringing Brazilian chic to the west coast with the opening of an exclusive pop-up shop in Los Angeles now through July 24th.The “Havaianas Mercado” is located inside the Urban Outfitter's ever changing “Space 15Twenty” at 1520 North Cahuenga Boulevard in Hollywood. The 1,000 square foot store is inspired by a traditional, colorful,

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Breaking cupcake news! Crumbs is going public and you can now buy stocks in the cupcake chain. My reporter friend at Thompson Reuters was looking for a "cupcake expert" to comment on this story and since she once attended one of my LA Cupcake MeetUps, she decided to interview me :) I'm also a fan of Crumbs, its co-founder Harley and especially their Raspberry Swirl flavor.It's always fun being on

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Last week, Blowfish Malibu shoes invited me and several other L.A. bloggers to a night of pedicures and fun! Blowfish is a fresh and inventive line of edgy-cool footwear designed with the trendsetting set in mind and for a affordable price. I wasn't familiar with the brand until this party, but Blowfish shoes can be found at many specialty stores as well as Macy's and DSW.I got to see several of

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I recently was able to cover Prevention Magazine's award ceremony for "Hollywood Heroes" committed to using their celebrity for making a world of difference. Recipients included Emmy and Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth on behalf of Maddie's Corner, CSI actress Marg Helgenberger on behalf of The Race to Erase MS, and actress Holly Robinson Peete (The Talk, 21 Jumpstreet, Celebrity Apprentice)

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When I asked if we should put different Girl Scout cookie varieties in the packages for the troops instead of two of the same, a veteran replied, "No, they just give them to Afghan children, who in turn, tell them where the bombs are." I knew then that I wasn't just packing mere care packages.I've written in the past about Operation Gratitude, which sends personal care packages to the troops-at

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Laura ZiskinMarch 3, 1950 - June 12, 2011

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Raphael and I had never been to the state of Oregon and we kept hearing great things about Portland, so we decided to take advantage of being so near on the West Coast and did a quick weekend trip. I was able to use miles for both the hotel and flight, so it wasn't that extreme. We also lucked out and had two gorgeous sunny days there, because apparently it's been a long and rainy season this

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On Sunday, I got to attend the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary film, Vanishing of the Bees, narrated by Ellen Page (Juno, Inception), which takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. At first, I was wondering what the big deal is if bees are disappearing, however, I soon learned that it's

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I recently included the Nespresso Pixie Espresso Maker ($249.95) in my Mother's Day Gift Guide, but let me expound on this awesome eye-catching new single-cup espresso machine.I wasn't even an espresso fan until I got the Nespresso Pixie. Now, I love having a little cup to keep me going between events for an artificial second wind. I also love being able to say to my guests, "Would you like a cup

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Even though I'm hardly a good singer, I do enjoy me some Karaoke, especially when in the privacy of my own home. This is why I enjoy playing the all-new Nintendo Wii game--Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2, featuring GLEE’s greatest hit songs and show moments from Season 1.It just so happens I have another copy of the game to giveaway here so that you can call upon your own inner Gleek! You can

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Over the weekend I had some much needed girls time, with a girl's night in viewing party at my place, where a bunch of my girlfriends and I watched an advanced copy of the comedy No Strings Attached starring Academy Award winner Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher. The film comes out on Blu-ray/DVD Combo with Digital Copy ($29.99) and standard DVD ($19.99) from Paramount Home Entertainment on

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Here are some colorful gift suggestions for this Mother's Day.Trio of Bulbs for Mom$29.99These will last longer than a boquet of flowers and who doesn't like to see things grow? Should make a lovely addition to any home. Available at ProFlowers.com.Borghese’s FANGO Active Mud mask7oz tube/$33.50 or 17.6oz jar/$64.00Pamper moms' skin with a gift that has all the elements to help her relax and

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Besides the Brazilian blowout hair trend, you’ve probably seen feathers in celebs and girl's locks everywhere you go from elaborate pieces to thin strips. Putting feathers in the hair started of course with Native Americans and were also popular additions to 70’s getups, but today a longer-lasting extension using rooster tail feathers, left naturally colored or brightly died, are becoming popular

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What started off as a typical pleasant media dinner at WP24 in Downtown, surprisingly turned into a private kitchen tour led by none other than Wolfgang Puck!I've been to the wp24 restaurant and lounge by Wolfgang Puck several times now. I especially like taking people who aren't familiar with Downtown Los Angeles, because it's located on the 24th floor of The Ritz Carlton at LA Live and has

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In Cartagena, Colombia

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It seems that super straight and smooth hair is all the rage as are expensive Brazilian blow-outs to accomplish this. I can't afford the latter, so for the last two weeks, I've been using The Repair Through leave-in conditioner ($24) from Yuko, the original Japanese Hair Straightening company in the US located in Beverly Hills.Their patented revolutionary technology straightens hair without

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For months now, I've seen the large "Coming Soon" signs on Highland Avenue for a Rolling Stone restaurant. Last night, I got to see the final result during a special media preview with cocktails, dinner and dessert at the new Rolling Stone Restaurant & Lounge (RS/LA) in Hollywood & Highland.I assumed it would be the magazine's own version of Hard Rock Cafe, however, thankfully it's not as cheesy

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Black Butte Porter cupcakes made with beer from Deschutes Brewery. Photo taken by Caroline on Crack

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After enjoying Six Taste's food tour of restaurants and cafe's in Downtown Los Angeles (blog post), Raphael and I signed up for the Little Tokyo Food Tour too. Although, we go to Japantown often for Ramen and Pinkberry, we still haven't tried many of the restaurants there, so it was great getting the chance to visit these eight different places during the tour. It was also interesting to learn

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I'm sure she has some good ideas, but she's kind of lazy though, always sleeping on the job, literally that is.

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This weekend, I attended the Reality Rocks expo devoted to everything about reality TV. Basically, if you have ever wondered what ever happened to [insert has been reality star name here]? They are probably at this expo signing autographs, performing or participating in panels. I found it a bit depressing, especially for the personalities without anyone waiting in line to see them. To put it

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In honor of Earth Day, Kiehl’s Since 1851, the famous skin and hair care apothecary, is offering a Limited Edition Rare Earth Cleansing Masque ($23) where 100% of net proceeds will support the Waterkeeper Alliance, which preserves our waterways. Actors Michael C. Hall (Dexter and Six Feet Under) and Chloë Sevigny (Big Love, Boys Don't Cry, The Last Days of Disco) also designed the labels for

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Over the weekend, my LA Cupcakes MeetUp Group met to try web-based bakery, Cupcake and Cookie! The owner and baker, Dorothy Tong, was on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars in December and won the Hard Rock episode! Since Dorothy doesn't have a store front (yet!), we met at a park in Culver City, where she brought her cupcakes to try. The flavors that we tasted included: Chocolate Covered Banana,

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Have I told you how much I love living in Downtown, LA? Well, I do! It's been several months now and I feel that our move to DTLA has rejuvenated me, just being able to walk to restaurants each night and go out for drinks without turning on our car is such a luxury out here. We've also caught a few games and live theater and walked home after, it's so great.The less glamorous part of walking in

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My latest Huffington Post article is up. This time, I polled celebs and locals about their favorite off-the-beaten path restaurants and bars in Los Angeles. As a result, I was able to once again speak with James Van Der Beek and Mario Lopez and learned about some new places that I'll have to try soon before they become too popular now.Whenever I have moved to a different area of Los Angeles, or

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I've also been working on promoting Disney's new stylish children's clothing line that is inspired by the art from the 'it's a small world' attraction at the parks. The items are so adorable, that I'm tempted to buy the entire line and save it for my future children.Available at Nordstrom stores and at Nordstrom.com, the line also includes give back items from bags, bibs and infant and toddler

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It's now Market Week in the LA Fashion District and designers are busy previewing their fall collections to buyers.For work, I helped orchestrate a breakfast here in a downtown showroom for the newly announced fashion collection — Disney by: Patterson J. Kincaid. If you're not familiar with them, PJK is a rapidly recognized design label in the women's contemporary fashion world and they are now

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Last weekend, I attended the debut of the monthly TruckIt Fest at Downtown’s iconic Union Station. The festival is a celebration of three things Los Angeles can’t seem to get enough of: food trucks, fashion (hand-crafted jewelry and accessories) and live music. Despite the popularity of food trucks, I was surprised to find that the festival was way bigger than I was even expecting with roughly

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Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a media dinner at LA Market by Kerry Simon at the JW Marriott in the center of L.A. Live. If you're not familiar, the L.A. Live area is in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles and is like the West Coast Times Square--lots of lights, digital billboards, restaurants, concerts, but instead of Broadway shows there are the Clippers, Lakers and Kings games playing

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Only hours after learning that their lives will be forever changed, the American Idol Top 24 semi-finalists all came together for their first star-studded Hollywood red carpet event, Idol Prom. They were joined by other American Idol alums and celebrity guests in honor of American Idol’s 10th anniversary season.Personally, I really am enjoying this season so far. I was planning on just tuning in

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For the second year now, I attended Global Green USA’s 8th Annual Pre-Oscar Party at the Avalon Hollywood to help raise funds and awareness for Global Green’s national initiatives to fight climate change.Even though his publicist was pulling him away, Dawson, I mean James Van Der Beek kindly made it a point to speak with me, which was super nice. The new dad was there with his wife and they were

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I'm over a month due for this post, but I've been meaning to blog about my amazing trip through the Panama Canal on Princess Cruises since I returned.Considered one of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken, the canal continues to impact world trade and the shipping of goods and people between the two oceans. It took our cruise about eight hours to pass through the 48

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I would like to introduce you to a newish premium denim brand based in Los Angeles called Russh Mode, which mixes sophisticated styling with a luxury feel. With an emphasis on superior fit and quality, Russh Mode styles combine the latest trends with classic design. The result is the perfect pair of jeans that will stay at the front of your closet for years to come.They are also the first premium

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Before all the big award shows, celebrities, stylists and industry people are invited to different suites to view the latest designs and accessories from new to established fashion and lifestyle brands. The goal is that chosen items will potentially be worn on the red carpet and of course seen in resulting photographs. The items are either gifted to the celebs or loaned out for the weekend from a

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The baking gloves came off last weekend as the best bakeries from around LA and Orange County competed for the best cupcake at the annual Drink Eat Play's Cupcake Challenge. For the 4th year now, I was delighted to be a "celebrity judge" in the annual contest at The Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. Although I visit and eat at cupcakeries regularly for my LA Cupcakes MeetUp Group , this baking

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What do Jack Nicholson and I have in common? Probably not much, but I did get to pretend I rolled like him as I sat courtside for an NBA game last week. The $350.00 tickets to the L.A. Clippers game came courtesy of Barrie Lynn, The Cheese Impresario and her contact at the Staples Center, Glenn Griffith, Los Angeles Clippers Premium Seating Executive (Thanks!!)In a city that's all purple and

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1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will get cancer in their lifetimes. We all know someone who has been affected by this disease or has battled it themselves.Tomorrow, Feb. 4th is World Cancer Day and Stand Up To Cancer is hoping that together, we can all send a message around the globe that we stand for the end of cancer. Stand up, change the odds, and donate your Facebook status today. Just use their

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While reaching for a second paper towel at a public bathroom sink in the crowded Atlanta International Airport, I saw a sticker placed on the electronic dispenser that read, "Remember These Come From Trees." This gave me pause and inspired me to keep using the damp napkin I had originally grabbed, instead of pulling out another wastefully.I leaned in closer to read the sticker, annoying the

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While visiting Costa Rica, I went ziplining in the rainforest on "The Original Canopy Tour," where the first ever zipline activity was created, thus the name.Here I am being Tarzan, can you spot me?It was a lot of fun gliding through the trees, but since I was lighter than the men in the group, I kept twirling around on the line while zipping and I'd sometimes come in backwards to each platform.

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Mas Malo, which has only been open 10 days, is conveniently located just three blocks away from my building and I predict I'll be going there a lot.The original Malo Restaurant is already a popular Mexican kitchen in Silver Lake, but their new location is larger yet still serves up the same yummy Mexican comfort food with a twist.Last night, I dined in the busy restaurant and ordered their most

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I recently attended the grand opening celebration of Alexander's for Hair (11515 W. Pico Blvd) in West LA, where I got to try a hot stone massage for the first time (awesome, ask for Barbara) and a skin analysis by GRAM Skincare founder, Dr. Bernard Gramlich utilizing the Reveal Imager, which takes in-depth photos of your skin to reveal inflammation and other skin conditions so you can take

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My kitty Bandit falling asleep with her tongue out again, lol.

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You know you have an online addiction, when you visit the Botanical Huntington Gardens plant bog and see the word blog on the door instead.

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