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Walking distance from my home! 3rd Street and Martel
(5979 West 3rd St) Saturday, March 1st from 11AM-5PM
shopping and champagne! Bensoni (www.bensoni.com)
Up to 70% off current season styles!

i like myself the way i am...

if you are looking for 90 minutes of mindless braincandy, 'Penelope' is the cute escape from reality! it's a modern day fairytale with the stereotypical hollywood equation: pretty people, fabulous backdrops, and a happy ending...i was not smitten with james mc avoy until this movie- his character makes him cuter (than he actually is). i didn't love this movie as much as 'Enchanted' or 'Hairspray' but i still left the theater with a smile :)

this MILK does not do a body good...and i'm ok with that.

i LOVE this place. LOVE! in a pinkberry obsessed city (i do like the mysterious faux-yo too though!) it's good to go back to classic favorites, mix it up...this place is the real deal. the calories are sooooooo worth it- i promise! grab a fresh salad (comes with the best cheese crisps!!!), hot pressed cheese burger or you can make your own ice cream sandwiches with freshly baked cookies and homemade ice cream- delish! my faves: COLD blended strawberry milk, chicken chopped salad, blood orange sorbet, ANY of their ice cream sandwiches...and almost all their baked goodies. the owner was the executive chef with the Patina Group and the nicest person- he's there most of the time running around the kitchen, making blended drinks and running the cash register so you know this is his true labor of love :) the only con is the parking but if you go in regularly they'll be happy to do curbside pick ups! mmm, mmm, milk!

MILK | 7290 Beverly Blvd. | Los Angeles, Ca 90036

ooh...STK! can we leave yet?

I must be getting old...went to a BEAUTIFUL dinner party and the whole night i was thinking: why are the seats so squished together? must that music be so loud? this whole restaurant is designed AROUND a bar...can i go home yet? STK opened last week, it's a chic lounge with a steakhouse menu, loud music so you don't really have to talk to the people you came with and cocktail access everywhere. a really pretty group date place that's probably much better on a week night.

STK | 755 N. La Cienega Blvd | 310.659.3535

for those of you not able to leave lala land

some fun things happening around the city!

Giant Robot 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Fri 02/22 6pm-8pm
Evan Hecox will be signing his new book Urban Abstract

Also at Giant Robot now till March 12
Overgrowth- a group art show featuring Katherine Guillen, Zachary Rossman, and Brian Rush. The title of the show refers not only to the natural themes of the mixed-media pieces, but also the collaboration process, as each of the artists allowed his or her own artwork to be consumed by the others’ contributions. www.gr2.net

Flux Nouveau Warehouse Sale on Sat 02/23 10am-4pm
50%-90% off on their signature tops, dresses, jackets, pants, tees and camis normally found at higher end boutiques like Fred Segal and Barney's. Pricing is CRAZY: 3 jackets for $70, men's & womens' tees are 3 for $20, dresses are 3 for $40
4350 S. Main St., Los Angeles 90037. CASH ONLY!

The Arts Incubator Sat 02/23 7pm-11pm
Art Share L.A. fundraises with a night of music, dance, poetry, auctions, food, and drinks. *ALL profits go to help low-income youth and their families. Color-Studio LA, Biscuit Lofts, 1850 Industrial St., b/t Mateo & Mill Sts., loft 115, Downtown (213-687-4278). www.artsharela.org/events

Farmani Gallery Designer Sale on Sun 02/24 9am-3pm
30%-70% off Trina Turk, LAMB, Manoush, Mike & Chris, Ella Moss, Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Karen Zambos, and much more. 844 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles 90035 CASH ONLY!

The OSCARS! :) Sun 02/24 4pm
watch your fave stars and see who makes it on your best & worst dressed list at the silent movie theater on fairfax! $10 gets you a comfy leather sofa, snacks, and the oscars on the big screen! bring your friends and make it an event :) www.silentmovietheatre.com/calendar/events.html#oscar

enjoy your weekend kiddies!

if you find yourself in SF this weekend

The SFMOMA (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art) has an amazing interactive show that ends on Feb. 24- if you can, try to check it out! Olafur Eliasson, an Icelandic artist that really has you participating in his work heightening all your senses- such a great show! www.sfmoma.org/eliasson/data/index.html

ninka has left the city!

i'm in a design rut- i feel so stuck...www.lastminute.com and BOOM! i'm getting out of lala land for the weekend! hope you all have a safe & splendid weekend!

weekend's almost here...

things to do in lala land this long weekend :)

Comme des Garçons Guerilla Store OPENING 2/16!
Get old skool classics and current goodies at the new temporary CDG shop.
125 W. Fourth St., at S. Main St., ste. 106, Downtown. 213-626-6606

Barney's Warehouse Sale going on till 2/18
50%-80%. Sought after designs here in men's, women's and kids clothing & accessories
Santa Monica Airport Hanger, 3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica. 310-276-4400

Apartment 3
Save 30%-75% on men's and womens' designer and vintage apparel & accessories.
1855 Industrial St., #103. Los Angeles 90021.

LACMA is FREE all weekend long! 11am - 8pm
music, photobooths, free dance presentations!
www.lacma.org to reserve your FREE tickets :)