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Staycay Guide: Play Tourist In L.A. At These 29 Amazing Spots

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The Top 11 Apps Every Angeleno Should Download, Pronto!

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Feel The Frontier Vibe At The Best L.A. General Stores

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9 Celestial Pieces Paired With Our Fave Stargazing Spots!

Since it's proving to be a sweltering summer in the Southland (what's with the mugginess, man?), we've been eschewing noontime rays only to emerge from

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Pack A Punch At Your Next Picnic With These Chic Accessories

Last week's temp rise to Hades-like heights made it impossible to deny that summer is in full effect. And around here we're making the most of it by

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L.A.'s 30 Under 30: The City's Rising Stars

Get Your Home Summer-Ready With Blooms From These Top L.A. Florists!

In our work-is-life world, it’s no surprise that we often forget to stop and smell the roses. While it's easy to turn to mani-pedis and dinners with

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No Sweat: These 10 Linen Pieces Are Lovable (And Comfortable!)

In a desert climate like Lala's (or any for that matter), staying cool — literally speaking — is at the top of our list when it comes to clothing

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Peep These Eerie, Style-Packed Stills From Emily Jerome's Video L...

We've been hot on the tail of up-and-comer Emily Jerome since her debut presentation at Paris Fashion Week back in 2010, when her singular style stood out

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Karla's Closet Blogger Charms Us With New Jewelry Collab

As you know, we love to give props to our comrades 'round the 'net. In particular, we've got mad love for L.A.-based style blogger Karla Deras of

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Hone Your Hostess Style With Our Rx For Party-Perfect Attire

It's fifteen minutes before party time. You've mixed the perfect rum punch, lit some votives, and have a stellar steak salad mixed with fresh ingredients

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Why Don't You...Pair a Hot Vest With Anything and Everything?

Remember us challenging you to take on a wide-brimmed topper last month? Well, we've got another sartorial notion for you...just in time for this week's

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Lookbook Love: Gypsy's Crystal Visions Leave Us Starry-Eyed

While you'll fast find our favorite designer's most-recent collection in our closets, we're often guilty (shh!) of leaving that dresser drawer of

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6 Bold Brooches To Cure Your Friendship-Bracelet Fatigue

We never need an excuse to add a bit of bling to our daily duds, but sometimes we tire of weight around our necks, moldy Coachella friendship bracelets,

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8 Runway-Inspired Items For A Not-So-Basic Black And White Abode

Let's put it this way: We've been spending a lot of time on Pinterest, searching the term "cabana." But, in truth, we don't even have a pool. That doesn't

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Happy Feet: 15 Cool Evening Flats Fit For A Comfy Night Out

Don't get us wrong: We're thrilled that the local twenty-four hour drugstore sells folding flats for late-night emergencies. But, sometimes an evening

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Ditch The Coffee House Drip & Brew At Home With These Java Musts

Coffee has the uncanny ability to reinvent itself every decade, almost more frequently (and some might say even more seductively) than the Material Girl.

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Beachy Keen: 8 Bangin' Towels You Need Now

You scored the perfect plunging-neckline tank, got your faux-glow down to a science, and put your SPF to the test at Coachella. So what's left, standing

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Obsessed: 5 Cool Crochet Items You NEED This Spring

While the record-breaking Missoni for Target capsule collection might seem a distant memory at this point, thanks to more recent heavy-hitters (ahem

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Born In The U.S.A: 8 Pretty Pieces That Are Made In America

Who said wearing American pride on your sleeve has to be limited to the Fourth of July? Around here, we keep it pretty patriotic all year 'round —

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Cheers! Guzzle Up Your Fave Drinks In 7 Of The Coolest Glasses Ar...

Sometimes, the shape of a cocktail glass is enough to make you want what's inside. For example, tall cylinders for beer, wide globes for wine, and the

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In The Clear: 7 Of The Hottest See-Through Soles For Spring

Ever since Vena Cava's Lisa Mayock spilled the beans on her love for see-through shoes, and mentioned that she may sport said soles for her summer

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6 Must-Buys For The Hostess With The Mostest

As April draws to a close, Memorial Day is officially in sight (yeehaw!), and the invitations have started pouring in for barbecues, birthdays, and beach

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13 Eco-Friendly Finds To Help You Have A Haute Earth Day

Sure, we may not live in the hippie-dippie days of the '70s, but that doesn't mean we can't be clued in about how and where our clothes are made. And in

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Where To Go (& What To Wear) For National Record Store Day In L.A.

Right when you thought you'd recovered from the musical ecstasy that was Coachella, the jams are back, and better than ever — this time for the Fifth

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For That Savile Row Effect: Get Your Man Spiffed Up With This Cus...

Sure, gentlemen have been enjoying custom suits for centuries, but a new generation of designers, celebrities, and of course, some choice Kanye West

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Why Don't You...Give These Wide-Brimmed Toppers A Whirl?

Let’s be honest, we’re all guilty of getting stuck in ruts. From dating to style quandaries — you name it, we've been there. And when we face a

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Runway-Inspired Home Decor That'll Keep You Cool This Summer

Lala has a mind of its own when it comes to spring weather — hot one day, cool the next, with dashes of rain thrown in for good measure. We can trust,

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