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
Azzedine Alaia Debuts Menswear Collection During ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ in LA
Azzedine Alaia has finally created a menswear collection, and Angelenos were the first to see his efforts. The haute designer has created costumes for a production of The Marriage Of Figaro opera in LA.
Read MoreA Trip to Space on Virgin Galactic with Leonardo DiCaprio Sells for $1.5 Million
If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling to outer space with Leonardo DiCaprio, you’re out of luck. Not because this is beyond the realm of possibility, but because someone else has already paid for the honor. 37-year-old Vasily Klyukin shelled out a staggering $1.5 million to fly with DiCaprio on Sir Richard Branson’s new commercial spaceship, Virgin Galactic.
Read MoreHaute 100 LA Update: Rachel Zoe Joins Save the Children as an Artist Ambassador
Rachel Zoe has been given an honor by the Save the Children charity. The stylist will be an Artist Ambassador for the organization, which aims to create lasting change in the lives of children in need.
Read MoreBeverly Hills Polo Club Throws ‘Great Gatsby’-Themed Celebrity Game
If you’re a polo aficionado, you can’t miss the upcoming Celebrity Cup charity match between the Beverly Hills Polo Club and the Celebrity Ranch Polo Club this June. On June 8, the iconic polo fields at Will Rogers State Park in Pacific Palisades will host a Great Gatsby-themed game.
Read MoreHaute 100 LA Update: Maria Sharapova Launches Sugarpova Line in France
Four-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has another winner on her hands with her new candy line, which made its debut last week in France. The 26-year-old athlete premiered her confectionery line at Colette just after arriving in Paris to take part in the 2013 French Open.
Read MoreFormer Warner Bros. Illustrator Creates Ferragamo Comic Book
Fashion and Hollywood are often paired together, as is the case with a haute new book based on the life of Salvatore Ferragamo. Illustrator Frank Espinosa, a former employee of both Warner Bros. and Disney, will be adapting the Italian designer’s story in Ferragamo’s story in comic book form.
Read MoreHaute Event: Hollywood Stars Attend Unveiling of The Beverly Hilton’s Redesigned Aqua Pool
As befitting the locale of choice for Hollywood’s biggest awards ceremonies, a slew of Tinseltown’s most recognizable faces were on hand for the unveiling of the redesigned Aqua Star Pool at The Beverly Hilton this week. Many of the lovely ladies who attended the Wednesday evening event were on deck to show support for their stylist Estee Stanley, who created the iconic pool’s new look.
Read MorePetrossian to Sell $75 Caviar Burger
If you want to indulge in the hautest of treats, head to Petrossian on Robertson on May 29. In honor of National Burger Day, chef Giselle Wellman is introducing an indulgent caviar burger for one day only.
Read MoreHaute 100 LA Update: Eva Longoria Receives Her Master’s Degree in Chicano Studies
Just call Eva Longoria “Master” from now on. The 38-year-old actress received her graduate degree in Chicano studies from Cal State Northridge this week.
Read MoreHaute Secrets: Leisure Society Founder Shane Baum
Check out the haute secrets of Shane Baum, the president and founder of luxury eyewear line Leisure Society. Find out where Shane eats, drinks and, of course, shops in the O.C.
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