Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Audrina Patridge stops by Garnier Beach House
Garnier hosted a cocktail party to celebrate the launch of their new Color Shield Haircare, Moisture Rescue Skincare, and Men’s Survivor lines at a swank Malibu beachfront home on Thursday. Audrina Patridge of The Hills stopped by and received skincare and hairstyling treatments by Garnier experts, and then played on the sand with her friends and younger sister Sam.
Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres from Chef Manouschka Guerrier of Private Chefs of Beverly Hills while getting expert advice on achieving and maintaining healthy hair and skin and left with Helen Kaminski bags that were filled with Garnier products and a beach towel.
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
2010 ESPY Style Studio
By Abbey Khan
At the 2010 ESPY Style Studio, athletes including Lamar Odom, Reggie Bush, and Tim Tebow enjoyed a day of gifts, styling, and relaxation. They picked up stylish tees from Sportique, Muze, and Humanity, who donates 50% of their profits to United Way of New Orleans.
Male athletes were groomed by Gillette stylists and took home some of their latest products while Dockers took their measurements for customized khakis. Attendees also received Roger Dubuis watches. Pure Power Mouthguards, waterproof Power Balance holographic bracelets, one of eight Skullcandy team logo headphones, Sweet Breath sprays, and videogames from EA Sports, and then finished off the day with a variety of burgers from Fatburger.
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Celebrities take their stay-cation at Carrera Escape LA
By Abbey Khan
Nicole Richie, 90210 star Shenae Grimes, Jack Osbourne and many others stopped by the Carrera Escape retreat at the Chateau Marmont penthouse in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
Guests enjoyed live DJ sets and special performances by Mia Moretti and Ana Calderon while drinking cocktails and nibbling on delicious mini burgers, lamb, coconut lobster, and mushroom tarts. They also had their makeup professionally done at the CoverGirl Lash Bar and chose one of four designs for a customized screen print Alternative Apparel t-shirt.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Weekend Weddings: Carrie Underwood, Emily Blunt, La La Vazquez
By Sara Moore
Saturday, July 10th was a day of celebrity nuptials. Country singer and former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood married hockey star Mike Fisher in a chantilly lace Monique Lhuillier wedding dress at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge in Greensboro, GA. Film star Emily Blunt said her ‘I do’s’ to The Office star John Krasinksi in a Marchesa wedding gown at the Villa D’este in Como. Former MTV VJ La La Vazquez wore a Vera Wang gown as she exchanged vows with basketball star Carmelo Anthony at Cipriani in New York City in front of guests that included Kim Kardashian and LeBron James.
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Sunday, May 02, 2010
Gonpachi of Beverly Hills receives commendation
By Abbey Khan
On April 27, 2010, Los Angeles City Councilwoman, Jan Perry (Ninth District), presented a commendation to Gonpachi of Beverly Hills for honoring the authentic, rich, Japanese culture and tradition.
Five-Star Executive Chef, Chris Behre, who recently joined Gonpachi less than three months ago, delighted attendees with a scrumptious menu that included shrimp skewers with wasabi mayo, Wagyu skirt steak and red miso, Rainbow rolls, Octopus and tuna crispy rice ceviche, tempura oysters with avocado sauce and pretzel fish, petite brulee, and much more.
Just some of the guests included soap actor Sean Kanan, Alice Greczyn, and Kevin Farley. “Gonpachi’s cuisine is really quite special and delicious and the ambiance and architecture is stunning! I just heard that Gonpachi’s sister restaurant in Tokyo was used in Kill Bill,” Kanan said. Carolyn Hennessy of Cougartown said, “This sushi is amazing — so fresh, so delicate!”