Monthly Archives: October 2009

Time-Wasting Websites

One of my roommates is absolutely amazing at finding the best websites to help you procrastinate. We all know there are millions of websites out there, but she has a skill for finding some of the most funny and creative ones I’ve ever seen. My top two favorites are: 1. Lamebook.com: This website takes everything  Read More...
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New Movie Theatre at LA Live!

As a major movie fan, Tuesday night was a very exciting night for me. It was the grand opening of the Regal Theaters at LA Live! LA Live was swamped with people because of this…and maybe because of the Lakers vs. Clippers game. Right now, it is only showing the Michael Jackson movie, but coming  Read More...
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Everything’s better at Luna

Everyone has their favorite place to eat. Maybe it’s a little diner or coffee shop, or even a hamburger stand…. my favorite place is a combination of all those things wrapped into one amazing dining experience. When I lived in Los Angeles, everyone knew there was one place you could find me EVERY Sunday night  Read More...
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Tuesday Tunage

Happy Tuesday Chic readers!!! Its official: Denmark is the new France! Seriously! The music coming out of Denmark in the last two years is really turning heads and this weeks selection is no exception. What happens when you mix the 70′s, 80′s, Justin Timberlake, with a pinch of David Bowie? You get the Danish band  Read More...
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Love my Louie

I’ve heard that it’s good to take new routes to places you frequent. Taking the scenic route home can be an eye opening experience. I decided to try this today and took a different route from my parking spot to the office. Typically, I try and take the least bum-infested path: walking up Hope Street,  Read More...
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Chic Job: Stationery Designer

What is your Job Title/Company/how long you’ve worked there? I am the owner and creative director of Paper Olive, the stationery design studio I launched in 2007. How did you get into your current line of work? When I was planning my wedding almost three years ago, I couldn’t find a comprehensive design solution for  Read More...
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Spooky Cookie

Two Halloweens ago, my friend Erin made these strangely addicting treats, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. With canned pumpkin and applesauce instead of oil they are moist, healthy (ish), and the perfect autumn treat to bring to your next potluck. Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup applesauce 1 egg 2 cups  Read More...
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It’s Jessica Ya’ll!

It doesn’t really matter what you think of Jessica Simpson… “she lost the best man she’ll ever have!” “I was so sad when that coyote ate her dog” “she should never have worn high waisted jeans with her booty!” “she’s a cheesy pop singer who peaked in 2002″ “her abs are the best part of  Read More...
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Would You Rather Vomit or Pee Your Pants?

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Tuesday Tunage

Okay, everyone who has heard of Florence + The Machine raise your hand. If you’re not raising your hand than you live under a rock and should get out more!!!! She is retro chic, sophisticated and can ROCK!!!! Florence Welch is her name and she leads this ensemble from England right to your iTunes FAVES!!!  Read More...
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