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Style Notes

Mixing Up Power Dressing: How to Wear a Cropped Blazer

September 16, 2023
Style Notes

A.W.A.K.E Mode: Exploring the Deconstruction Trend (and How to Style it)

July 2, 2023
A leather look inspired by The Matrix's Trinity.
Style Notes

Trinity’s ‘Matrix’ Style: How to Wear Slick Leather Pieces

June 13, 2023
Style Notes

How To Wear a Hooded Dress or Top: Styling 2023’s Coolest Trend

May 29, 2023
Style Notes

Leg Warmers Are Back! Here’s How To Style This Spring Trend

May 14, 2023
Style Notes

Why Lace Is Cool Again in 2023 — And How To Style It

May 5, 2023
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW23, Style Notes

Everything I Wore to Copenhagen Fashion Week AW23

February 19, 2023
Around Town, Style Notes

Celine Takes Over The Wiltern in Los Angeles, Bringing Back ‘Age of Indieness’

December 11, 2022
Copenhagen Fashion Week SS23, Runway Reviews, Style Notes

7 Runway Favorites from Copenhagen Fashion Week SS23

August 21, 2022
Copenhagen Fashion Week SS23, Runway Reviews, Style Notes

Saks Potts Stages Biggest Runway Show Yet at CPHFW SS23

August 15, 2022
Copenhagen Fashion Week SS23, Runway Reviews, Style Notes

Gestuz’s ‘Heat Haze’ Brings Serious Cool to Copenhagen Fashion Week SS23

August 11, 2022
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes, Travel

A Tour Through Louis Vuitton’s 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries in Los Angeles

August 6, 2022
Around Town, Style Notes

HermèsFit: What it was like working out at the LA pop-up

July 31, 2022
Style Notes, Travel

Inside Louis Vuitton’s New Men’s Store in Beverly Hills

July 24, 2022
Style Notes, Travel

What power blazers look like in 2022: Style Notes

July 12, 2022
Style Notes

How to wear opera gloves in the summer: Style Notes

July 3, 2022
Around Town, Style Notes

Melrose Pl welcomes adidas x Gucci, By Far & others to the block

June 19, 2022
Style Notes

How to style a three-piece suit: Style Notes

June 4, 2022
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Dior x ERL Venice Beach show was a colorful spectacle — and a missed opportunity

May 23, 2022
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

LACMA brings the first Alexander McQueen exhibit to the West Coast

May 7, 2022
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

Step inside Alexander Wang’s ‘Fortune City’ event in Chinatown

April 23, 2022
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

5 designers to watch from Los Angeles Fashion Week FW22

April 9, 2022
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

Miss Millefiori Dior Pop-Up is an olfactory garden in middle of LA

March 29, 2022
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

What is the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures? Here’s a look around

March 27, 2022
Culture, Style Notes

How to wear the Y2K-inspired logomania trend: Style Notes

March 13, 2022
Around Town, Style Notes, Travel

Revolve relaunched its Social Club — now, it’s for everyone

March 7, 2022
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Inside MatchesFashion’s Frieze residency in Los Angeles

February 20, 2022
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Malaga Cove’s Neptune’s fountain offers a bite-sized Italy in California

February 12, 2022
Style Notes

How to style statement collars: Style Notes

February 5, 2022
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

The Apple Tower Theatre is worth a visit — yes, even if you’re team Android

January 29, 2022
Style Notes

It’s leather weather! How to wear the trend in 2022: Style Notes

January 22, 2022
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Wrapping up the year: 10 most-read stories of 2021

December 30, 2021
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes, Travel

9 ‘Sex and the City’ things to do in Los Angeles

December 23, 2021
Culture, Style Notes

How to recreate Carrie Bradshaw’s print-on-print look: Style Notes

December 15, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

My stay at The Proper Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles

December 13, 2021
Culture, Style Notes

Where to see ‘House of Gucci’ costumes in Los Angeles: Look Around

December 1, 2021
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes, Travel

A Gucci Month: ‘House of Gucci,’ FIDM’s costume exhibit and more

November 29, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Tasting wine and history at Napa’s storied Chateau Montelena

November 14, 2021
Around Town, Style Notes

How I wore my statement vegan leather coat: Style Notes

November 8, 2021
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes, Travel

‘Gucci Love Parade’ came to Hollywood: Here’s what it was like

November 4, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Everything I wore to LA Fashion Week: Style Notes

October 25, 2021
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes, Travel

LA Fashion Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion returns to DTLA: Look Around

October 17, 2021
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

6 designers to watch from LA Fashion Week

October 13, 2021
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

Los Angeles Fashion Week opens with sparkly palettes and rock music: Look around

October 9, 2021
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

LA Opera returns with Verdi’s ‘Il trovatore’

October 2, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Our weekend guide to California’s Wine Country

September 25, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

I was skeptical about Joshua Tree; Did a day in the desert change my mind?

September 4, 2021
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

Look Around: Clash de Cartier Exhibition in Los Angeles

August 28, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Visiting the Getty Center during Covid-19? Here’s what to know

August 22, 2021
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes, Travel

What to expect at at the Van Gogh Immersive Experience in Los Angeles

August 15, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

I visited Dioriviera’s pop-up at Rosewood Miramar Beach. Here’s my experience

August 8, 2021
Style Notes

I wrote, recorded and shot my first single virtually during the pandemic: Here’s what it was like

August 1, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Where to find European castles, villas and gardens in Southern California

June 20, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Inside Kimberly Crest House, a French château in Redlands

June 12, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

European conservatories and Italian villas: Small town Sierra Madre is big on charm

May 17, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

This tucked-away LA oasis is a place for quiet contemplation

May 2, 2021
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

From Cairo to Hollywood: The Academy Awards is a family tradition

April 25, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Can you virtually tour Ireland? I am — and here’s how it’s going

April 8, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Pasadena, CA: University or park? Caltech’s campus offers a much-needed escape

March 18, 2021
Culture, Style Notes

Roundup: 7 ways to play with the asymmetry trend this spring

March 4, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Bakersfield, CA: Breaking pie on Galentine’s Day

February 18, 2021
Style Notes, Travel

Las Vegas, Nevada: What it was like saddling up for the first time

February 11, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Roundup: How to wear art prints

February 4, 2021
Style Notes, Travel

Mentryville, CA: Healing through hiking

January 28, 2021
Style Notes, Travel

Roundup: 10 inspiring fashion Instagram accounts to keep on your radar in 2021

January 21, 2021
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

48 hours in a pandemic-era Las Vegas

January 14, 2021
Culture, Style Notes

Roundup: My fashion trend predictions for 2021

January 7, 2021
Culture, Style Notes

Roundup: A size-free gift guide for that fashion-forward person in your life

December 17, 2020
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Amboy, CA: The lion-dogs that guard the desert (Part Two)

December 10, 2020
Culture, Style Notes

Roundup: Dying for tie-dye + hair update!

December 3, 2020
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Amboy, CA: The lion-dogs that guard the desert (Part One)

November 19, 2020
Style Notes

Roundup: Indecisive? The best two-tone boots for this fall

November 12, 2020
Style Notes

Roundup: These fashionable prescription glasses are a true spectacle

November 5, 2020
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Santa Paula, CA: At this haunted historic inn, spirits abound

October 29, 2020
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Fresno, CA: The hidden genius of the Forestiere Underground Gardens

October 22, 2020
Culture, Style Notes

Roundup: How to recreate Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic newspaper dress

October 15, 2020
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Did ‘Emily in Paris’ satiate my wanderlust?

October 8, 2020
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Beverly Hills, CA: I tried Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura. Here’s my experience.

October 1, 2020
Style Notes, Travel

Solvang, CA: What is this Danish town like during COVID-19?

September 24, 2020
Culture, Style Notes

Roundup: Is 90s fashion back? My favorite looks

September 17, 2020
Style Notes, Travel

Palos Verdes, CA: Hiking through Pelican Cove Park

September 10, 2020
Style Notes, Travel

Roundup: My favorite places to socially distance in Ventura

September 3, 2020
Style Notes, Travel

Death Valley, CA: Visiting during its hottest summer in 100 years

August 27, 2020
Style Notes, Travel

Roundup: Underrated, unique brands I discovered during quarantine

August 20, 2020
Culture, Style Notes

Roundup: Most fashion-forward masks I found online

August 6, 2020
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Agua Dulce, CA: Retreating to the Rock of Ages

July 30, 2020
Style Notes, Travel

Roundup: Low-risk socially distanced outdoor day trips

July 23, 2020
Culture, Style Notes

Home, CA: The Changing Meaning of “Home” Amid Coronavirus Quarantine

May 3, 2020
Around Town, Style Notes, Travel

Florence, Italy: Remembering The Bardini Gardens

April 19, 2020
Style Notes

Home, CA: Stuck at Home? Here’s How We Brunched While Social Distancing

March 30, 2020
Around Town, Style Notes

Los Angeles, CA: Celebrating Mascara L’Obscur At Gucci Beauty Network Studios Pop-Up

March 11, 2020
Culture, Style Notes

Los Angeles, CA: Pursuing Prosciutto at DTLA’s Charming French Cafe

March 1, 2020
Culture, Style Notes

Pasadena, CA: Coffee Run at The Burlington Arcade in Pasadena

February 13, 2020
Culture, Style Notes

Pasadena, CA: Practicing Escapism at The Huntington Library

January 16, 2020
Style Notes

Beverly Hills, CA: Ushering in 2020 in an 80’s-Style Black Dress

December 31, 2019
Culture, Style Notes, Travel

Rome, Italy: A List of My Favorite, Must-Do-Again Memories

December 3, 2019
Culture, Style Notes

Beverly Hills, CA: A Sparkly Evening With Swarovski

November 10, 2019
Around Town, Style Notes

Los Angeles, CA: Inside FIDM’s 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition

August 28, 2019
Style Notes, Travel

Santa Monica, CA: Exploring Santa Monica Proper, The City’s New Luxury Lifestyle Hotel

August 13, 2019
Style Notes

Roundup: Where To Find The Best Parisian Bistros In LA County

August 8, 2019
Culture, Style Notes

Los Angeles, CA: How To Dress For The LA Opera (And What To Expect)

August 7, 2019
Around Town, Style Notes

West Hollywood, CA: Dressing Up Like A Romanov for Basic Magazine’s Spectacle Issue Release Party

July 23, 2019
Style Notes, Travel

San Simeon, CA: Touring Hearst Castle, a fairytale-esque estate on The Enchanted Hill

July 9, 2019
Culture, Style Notes

Los Angeles, CA: Brunch at The Former Rectory of St. Vibiana

June 28, 2019
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

Pasadena, CA: An Intimate Soirée at The Huntington Library

June 25, 2019
Culture, Style Notes

Pasadena, CA: An Afternoon at Pasadena City Hall, An Iconic Landmark

June 17, 2019
Culture, Style Notes

Santa Ana, CA: Inside “Guo Pei: Couture Beyond” at Bowers Museum

June 10, 2019
Style Notes

Roundup: How To Score Killer Goodwill Finds

June 4, 2019
Style Notes, Travel

Roundup: Where To Shop in Tbilisi, The Republic of Georgia

May 30, 2019
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

Roundup: Best Moments From Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi Autumn/Winter ‘19/’20

May 8, 2019
Around Town, Style Notes

Met Gala 2019: Favorite Red Carpet Looks, Updated

May 6, 2019
Culture, Style Notes

LAFW AW19: Four Designers To Watch

March 29, 2019
Style Notes

Six Geometric Heels To Wear All Season

February 19, 2019
Style Notes

So Style Mafia Is Now Simonett. These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things

January 29, 2019
Style Notes

Six Gorgeous Red Dresses to Don on Valentine’s Day in 2019

January 28, 2019
Style Notes

How to Build a Well-Rounded Wardrobe

January 21, 2019
Style Notes

Tiny Hoops, With A Delicate Twist

January 15, 2019
Culture, Style Notes

The Many Lives of “The Golden Drop”

December 20, 2018
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

Visually: Inside 29Rooms, Refinery29’s Instagram Pop-Up in Los Angeles

December 10, 2018
Style Notes

IG Style Notes From The Editor: A Twist on Polka Dot

October 30, 2018
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

What LAFW Runway Shows Taught Us About Beauty

October 16, 2018
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

All The Best-Dressed Guests From LA Fashion Week

October 11, 2018
Around Town, Culture, Style Notes

LAFW SS19: Designers To Watch

October 11, 2018
Culture, Style Notes

Shiva Safai Launches Highly Customizable Jewelry Line in Collaboration With Noush Jewelry

October 11, 2018
Style Notes

The Shortlist: Five Beaded Bags Worth Crushing Over

August 22, 2018
Culture, Style Notes

Tour-Along: Icons of Style at The Getty

August 15, 2018
Style Notes

The Shortlist: Five Square-toe Sandals You Need Right Now

August 15, 2018
Style Notes

Visually: EB Denim Pop-Up

August 2, 2018
Culture, Style Notes

The Tour-Along: The Louis Vuitton Time Capsule in Los Angeles

May 26, 2018
Style Notes

The Shortlist: Five Sydney Evan Pieces Miley Would Approve Of

May 15, 2018
Style Notes

The Shortlist: Five SoCal-Based Clothing Brands You Need to Know About

May 12, 2018
Style Notes

2018 Hair Trend For The SoCal Girl: The Bob, Three Ways

May 11, 2018
Style Notes

StyleCon x STS Blue Kick Off Festival Season With Poolside Party

May 11, 2018

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Eyes closed. Awkwardly mid pose. But whatever. Lov Eyes closed. Awkwardly mid pose. But whatever. Love this dress, and loved the company even more!
Whoever answered “spiky like a cactus”(in my l Whoever answered “spiky like a cactus”(in my last Story) was right! That said, there were no ouch moments here; the earring is surprisingly comfy and feather-light. A showstopper (IMHO).
Stacked, multi-layered belts are on my tend radar Stacked, multi-layered belts are on my tend radar at the moment. Figuring out how to wrap this @032c piece was a bit of a doozy but oh so worth it.
Normally not into bucket bags, but this one from @ Normally not into bucket bags, but this one from @ullajohnson is a stunner.
I think I’ve developed a habit of collecting fun I think I’ve developed a habit of collecting funky earrings — and this spiny, 3D-printed piece holds a special place in my heart.
Ulla Johnson’s flagship store in Los Angeles — Ulla Johnson’s flagship store in Los Angeles — designed by the Kelly Wearstler — is the definition of interior design heaven. 😍
 

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