Laura Schreffler may not have been born in Los Angeles, but she considers herself to be a tried and true California girl. This former columnist, celebrity editor and pop culture expert plans on riding off into the Hollywood sunset as she enjoys the life of a gal about (Tinsel)town as the Los Angeles Editor of Haute Living. She lives to travel, loves beauty, adventure sports and being mischievous. Her first book - a dating guide - will be published this fall.
Blog Entries By Laura Schreffler
Haute Secrets: Former French Laundry Chef Timothy Hollingsworth
Chef Timothy Hollingsworth has landed in LA after 12 years at Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry as a consulting chef for the South Bay’s Michael Zislis. Here are his haute secrets.
Read MoreMax Mara Presents Women in Film’s Crystal + Lucy Awards
It was a great night for many of Hollywood’s A-list females — and one, lone man — at The Beverly Hilton as Women in Film presented its 2013 Crystal + Lucy Awards. Hailee Steinfeld, Laura Linney, Mad Men stars Elisabeth Moss, January Jones, Christina Hendricks, Jessica Paré and Kiernan Shipka as well as cinematographer Rachel Morrison, director Sofia Coppola and the great George Lucas accepted awards at the Max Mara-sponsored ceremony.
Read MoreThe LA Design Festival Kicks Off Today
Those with an interest in art and architecture should embrace the two-week Los Angeles Design Festival, which kicks off today. There will be panel discussions, tours and parties at the third annual festival, which explores everything from decor to home tours to Peter Zumthor’s new take on LACMA.
Read MoreHaute 100 LA Update: Robert Pattinson New Face of Dior Homme
He’s got it all: great cheekbones, a great career and a new gig as the face of Dior. Yes, that would be Robert Pattinson.
Read MoreWhat’s On My Desk: Sorgente Group of America President Veronica Mainetti
Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.
Read MoreMax Mara Honors Hailee Steinfeld With Face of the Future Award
Hailee Steinfeld was honored on Tuesday evening with one very haute accolade. The Oscar-nominated actress was the recipient of Women in Film Max Mara’s Face of the Future Award.
Read MoreQuincy Jones Honored at Children Mending Hearts Style Sunday Event
Quincy Jones was the guest of honor at Children Mending Heart’s first annual Style Sunday event over the weekend. Kelly Preston presented the celebrated producer with a Lifetime Achievement Award at a private estate in Beverly Hills.
Read MoreHaute 100 LA Update: Leonardo DiCaprio to Star as Rasputin in Upcoming Biopic
Leonardo DiCaprio has played many iconic roles, and his latest part is no exception. The 38-year-old actor has signed on to play infamous Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin in an upcoming biopic.
Read MoreThe Top 5 Vegetarian Restaurants in Los Angeles
If you’re feeling herbivorous or just want a fresh new alternative from your meat-eating ways, enjoy the fare at our top five picks for the best vegetarian/vegan fare in Los Angeles.
Read MoreStonehill Tavern Presents an Evening of Whiskey & Wagyu with Michael Mina
If a private evening with Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina is a secret fantasy, you’re in luck. The recent James Beard Foundation inductee will host a private dining event at the Stonehill Tavern, his eatery inside the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point.
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