A Garden of Gifts for DPA’s Pre-Oscar Event

Angela Bassett at DPA pre-Oscars event 21 (photo credit Claire Painchaud) It was Academy Awards weekend 2021, under circumstances that had never before happened, yet there were still a few in-person exclusive events going on around town. Among them, the DPA pre-Oscars event 21, which offered its celebrity and VIP guest list the choice of doing a drive-through or attending a mini garden party. Held at the landmark Luxe Sunset Boulevard...

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GBK Brandbar Marks Award Season’s First In-Person Oscar Lounge

Oscar nominee for best actress Andra Day at at GBK’s eOn Sanitizing Mist Pre-Oscars Celebrity Gift Lounge (photo credit: Tiffany Rose) The mood was practically euphoric at the first in-person gift lounge in more than a year. The GBK pre-Oscar soirée is always highly anticipated but this year, under these circumstances, more so than ever. (It’s hard to believe, but in 2020, the Oscars were held in early February, a month before...

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12 Fun and Fab Gifts for Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day
Feb02

12 Fun and Fab Gifts for Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day

We’re fast approaching Valentine’s Day, so now is the time to get your special someone, or someones, memorable gifts to show your love and affection. Our gift selection ranges from the indulgent to the more practical. We’ve got you covered with suggestions on unique finds that are meant to warm recipients’ hearts this holiday.   Mumm Napa DVX 2015 Rosé The Napa Valley vineyard’s finest sparkling wine is perfect for your romantic...

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Graduation Day 2020: A Commencement Like No Other
May14

Graduation Day 2020: A Commencement Like No Other

Just about all the typical trappings of academic graduation will be gone this year. No more caps thrown in the air in celebration and ensuing hugs and kisses all around. But the most important thing to hundreds of thousands of students completing their studies in high school and college this season, the diploma itself, will still be awarded. And there will be commencement speeches. Lots of them. From personages ranging from President...

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Stylin’ Into Summer with Two Great LA Fashion Brands
Jun10

Stylin’ Into Summer with Two Great LA Fashion Brands

Los Angeles may be known as the denim capital of the world but it’s also home to some fashion-forward lines that have gained a strong following among fashion cognoscenti. Okay, we may be late to this party, but we’ve recently discovered Speechless and sts blue which, as you can tell by the name of it, does focus on denim. Speechless has been around since 2001 and specializes in trend-driven dresses designed to make the wearer feel...

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