Haute Living Los Angeles Jan/Feb 2012
E. C. Gladstone


E.C. Gladstone is a seasoned journalist, having covered luxury, travel, food and wine, spas, entertainment, and other beats from coast to coast. A former contributing editor for Niche Media (Vegas Magazine, Ocean Drive), where he produced a record number of cover stories, and staff writer at US Weekly, he’s interviewed celebrities, chefs, musicians and moguls from Eva Longoria and Mary J Blige to Wolfgang Puck and Steven Spielberg. He worked closely with Robin Leach to launch the original wildly successful Luxe Life Vegas blog and has also experienced luxury travel throughout the U.S., Europe and many tropical destinations. At other times, he has been a professional musician and DJ, and a principal investor and creative partner in one of Silver Lake’s most beloved restaurants. He joins the Haute Living team as our dedicated Los Angeles contributor, and he will be covering the luxury lifestyle in Los Angeles and Malibu on a daily basis.
BLOG ENTRIES BY E. C. GLADSTONE
There aren’t many young singers these days that make a strong impression, and certainly few I’d want to endorse without reservation. But one new voice emerging from the indie world seems like she has the goods to break big. With different moods that recall anyone from Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandova...
Jul 23, 2010 7:36 PM
 
LA doesn’t lack for soles. Of course, we have Louboutin and Choo boutiques,and certainly Beverly Hills’ Barneys and Saks shoe departments are well stocked with all the big names. But you didn’t need me to tell you that. Here are the Haute 5 shoe boutiques that offer something more uncommon.
Jul 23, 2010 1:18 AM
 
There’s no denying star-studded Los Angeles is one of the biggest style capitals of the world. Until the last few years, however, fashion here revolved mostly around the star names of New York and Europe. But recently L.A. has definitely come into its own as a breeding ground of serious designers,...
Jul 20, 2010 7:30 PM
 
In researching yesterday’s Haute 5 Home Décor shops, I came across another kind of décor installation worthwhile either for those seeking furnishing inspiration, or merely art appreciation. Artistic furniture designer Charles Rohlfs (1853-1936) was considered part of the American Arts & Craf...
Jul 16, 2010 8:33 PM
 
Los Angeles being such a multi-ethnic, multi-faceted city, our lifestyles inform a wide variety of design aesthetics, from Mission to modern, antique to avant. Here’s a Haute 5 of stores that keep our domiciles inspired:
Jul 15, 2010 7:43 PM
 
Many spa facilities try to impress with their size. What impresses about the Spa at the Beverly Wilshire by Four Seasons is its intimacy. In fact, though part of one of the best known hotels in LA—if not the world—this spa is almost like a hidden secret.
Jul 14, 2010 7:51 PM
 
Selecting a Haute 5 of hair salons isn’t easy in Los Angeles. The entertainment industry here obviously makes it a focal point—virtually every world famous stylist has a serious presence here—and many major training institutes also call LA home. Still, taking into account the endorsements of c...
Jul 13, 2010 8:18 PM
 
Even those of us with great home theaters like to get out and see a movie sometime. Say what you will, there’s nothing like sharing an experience in a dark room with dozens of strangers. But if the summer slate of movies leaves you uninspired, believe me, you’re not alone.
Jul 12, 2010 6:27 PM
 
 
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