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LOS ANGELES: Manaòs Beauty: Organic Amazonian Skincare Goes Viral

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Natural skincare has hit the next level! Via a well-crafted Indiegogo campaign, Manaòs Beauty’s Organic Amazonian Skincare is going VIRAL.  Manaòs Beauty presents organic Amazonian Skincare, a revolutionary line of skincare products that are setting a new standard for skincare, aiming to solve two major shortcomings in the industry: product quality and brand integrity. They lead by example in changing the paradigm of the skincare industry towards one of self-love & ritual.

Inspired by the Amazon rainforest, they handcraft skincare and botanical scents using only natural ingredients that are organically grown, wild harvested and ethically sourced. 

 

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Join in helping create a more beautiful world from the inside out. DONATE anywhere from 10.00 to 1,999 and help this amazing brand reach its 50k goal.

 

 

LOS ANGELES: Chuck D has his First Solo Art Exhibition in Pasadena

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Behind the Seen is the cleverly named title of Rock and Roll inductee Chuck D’s  first  solo exhibit. The legendary D showed at 30 Gallery South, a space in Pasadena that is popular for internationally known artists. Running for the entire month of March, Behind the Seen is said to be Chuck D’s most prolific work to date. 

In the area? Check it out! Drop by 30 Gallery South located at 30 South Wilson Avenue, Pasadena. Gallery hours are Wed-Fri 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm.

 

*photo courtesy of David Chen/Getty Images

 

We Tried Milk and Eggs and you should too!

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*updated as of March 1st

In 2018, home delivery is BIG business and home delivery of fine food?***Even BIGGER business. Enter Milk and Eggs the new LA-based  food delivery service that promises to connect "good food to the best people." Milk and Eggs food is farm direct with no middleman.   Direct and with a mission to contribute, promote and support the community you can’t go wrong. Fresh ingredients and/or exquisitely prepared meals can be yours. We tried Milk and Eggs and you should too!

Here’s the Deal 

After kicking off the New Year with an exclusive Milk and Eggs Art Installations event, where we sampled some of their amazing offerings we were curious! After spotting a very generous $50 Giftcard found in our gift bags we went to work.

We tried several products by Forager a brand known for their use of pressed vegetables and plant-based ingredients that included their pressed vegetable chips in Chipolte and Wasabi flavors—also Forager’s Cashewgurt in blueberry and strawberry.  Fresh, not frozen, 8oz.  pieces of  Wild Arctic Char from Premier Meats Company.

Selection: LOTS more than milk (dairy) or eggs the service offers: fruits & vegetables, meat & seafood, bread & pasta, beverages, and pantry items.  Milk and Eggs also highlights an array of diets which assist in keeping you on track with whichever one you follow or are considering following: including Atkins, Diabetic, Keto, Mediterranean, Paleo, South Beach, Vegan, and Whole 30.  Among these diet plans, one can select prepared meals or a few as “lots” to make the meal yourself.

Helpful Hints:  Actual backstory on the product as to not only what it is or what the ingredients may be but where the product hails from is super helpful i.e. fresh pastas or dumplings may come from a restaurant just a few miles away! The site offers TONS of customer reviews that are able to assist you in making your food selection decisions. NEW & SALE items are frequently introduced prominently throughout the site. You can order once or subscribe to weekly or bi-weekly service. Subscriptions can be  modified (updated, paused, or changed) anytime so you can save on the process of ordering, buying and picking up groceries.

Delivery: Free with delivery dates being about (2) days out from the date you place your order online or you can select a future date that works for you.

Results:  All food was fresh and we’re super excited with Forager as we mentioned. The Arctic Char was delish-moist and tender! We’re already planning our March order which will be the Organic Cleanse Fruit &  Veggie box (12 lbs.) on sale for $20.

We tried Milk and Eggs and its now our FAVE new way to enjoy not only LA but food delivery—period. To set up your own account to start earning rewards (be it subscription or a one time order) click here

***other delivery services like Fresh Direct, Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, etc 

 

 

HBO’s Insecure Reunites to Celebrate Oscar-Nominated Film, “My Nephew Emmett”

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Over the weekend Grey Goose held a martini pairing at The Hearth & Hound in Los Angeles celebrating Oscar-Nominee Kevin Wilson with HBO Insecure stars Jay Ellis, Issa Rae, and Yvonne Orji along with Sydelle Noel of Black Panther fame.

The crowd of tastemakers gathered to toast Wilson’s short film, “My Nephew Emmett“, nominated for the category “Best Live Action Short Film” at this year’s Academy Awards. 

Ellis first met Wilson at the Sundance Film Festival last month and was immediately inspired by the filmmaker’s story. Wilson, a current grad student at NYU, never thought his class assignment would make it all the way to the Academy Awards—all before graduating with is MFA degree. The pair became fast friends and Ellis’s planned a dinner with his friends to bring more awareness to Wilson and his film.

Ellis welcomes each guest upon arrival to the dinner, taking time to catch up with everyone during the industry’s busy Awards season. When Sydell arrives, he had a special welcome for her and they greeted  each other using her Black Panther  (Wakanda) salute.  Throughout the evening, the stars sipped on  Grey Goose cocktails including the Martini, Espresso Martini and Le Fizz during the immersive food and cocktail pairing experience.

*photos by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Grey Goose Vodka

 

 

LOS ANGELES: Are you Ready for the NBA All-Star Wkd?

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Are you ready for the NBA All-Star Weekend? If not, perhaps the below will help you “get” ready.  Let’s Go!!!

 

2018  NBA All-Star Wkd Event Schedule:

 

Friday, Feb. 16

All times Eastern (ET)

12:30 p.m. | Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Practice | NBA TV

7 p.m. | NBA All-Star Celebrity Game presented by Ruffles | ESPN

9 p.m. | Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars | TNT

 

Saturday, Feb. 17

All times Eastern (ET)

1 p.m. | Hall of Fame Announcement | NBA TV

2 p.m. | NBA All-Star Practice & Media Day | NBA TV

7 p.m. | Commissioner Adam Silver media availability | NBA TV

 

8 p.m. | State Farm All-Star Saturday Night | TNT

 

- Taco Bell Skills Challenge (first event)

- JBL Three-Point Contest (second event)

- Verizon Slam Dunk (third event)

 

Sunday, Feb. 18

All times Eastern (ET)

1 p.m. | NBA Legends Brunch | NBA TV coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET

4:30 p.m. | NBA G League International Challenge presented by Kumho Tire | NBA TV

8 p.m. | 67th NBA All-Star Game | TNT coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET

 

 

 

LOS ANGELES: 13 Bonaparte Celebrates New DTLA Store

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Parisian menswear label 13 Bonaparte has brought its Haut-Marais spirit to the West Coast with the launch of its first US store in Downtown, Los Angeles. Located within the ROW DTLA retail complex, this store represents the first ever 13 Bonaparte boutique presence in the US. To mark its official opening, the brand hosted an intimate dinner on Tuesday, October 17th and an in-store reception on Thursday, October 19th.

Last Thursday evening, friends, family, media, and the public were welcomed to the store with wine and small French-inspired bites, again prepared by Bassa. The event offered a chance for Owner & Creative Director David  Sarfati ( pictured above)  to open the door to the 13 Bonaparte universe, as he shared inspirations and cultural references while guests mingled and shopped. The thoughtfully-planned dinner and in-store reception are telling signs of what to expect from 13 Bonaparte's DTLA presence, as the brand aims to develop additional event programming within its space and spearhead collaborations with local artists, galleries, and hospitality partners throughout the rest of the year.

 

*photos by Harrison Glazer

 

LOS ANGELES: Chrissy Teigen, Nicole Richie & More Celebrate the Rachel Zoe Collection with Belvedere Vodka

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Last night Rachel Zoe’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection preview officially kicked off Fashion Week! The intimate event at the Sunset Tower Hotel in LA boasted a star-studded guest list and incredible libations provided by Belvedere Vodka. 

Designer and stylist to the stars, Rachel Zoe, hosted a private dinner and cocktail party outdoors at the Sunset Tower Hotel in WeHo where she previewed The Rachel Zoe Collection’s Spring/Summer 2018 line. Joined by some of her closest celebrity friends, including Nicole Richie, Chrissy Teigen, Goldie Hawn, Nate Berkus, Selma Blair and a pregnant Jessica Alba (who didn’t drink), among others, the fashionista discussed her inspiration for the season’s collection and her excitement to present on the west coast for the second time ever.

LOS ANGELES: TONIGHT: Flyball 7 YR Anniversary

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Are you ready? TONIGHT The Flyball celebrates 7 years of Dance, Art, and Music in Los Angeles. Flyball*** is uniquely Los Angeles for they ask that you come as you are; You have nothing to prove, and everything to share.  No Circles, Just Love.  Wear comfortable shoes.

Your ticketed entry gets you:  Full open bar all night. Doors Open @ 10pm & close late... Strictly 21+ (kids can go play at Avalon), 2 rooms of music and patio, food will be available, an eclectic mix of dope music, art, and people.

The cheaper tix are SOLD OUT but there are still a few levels left PLUS Bottle Service.

Have at it! 

***The reason it's called 'The Flyball" is the party can go in any direction, and is literally always in motion.

LOS ANGELES: Rock Crowd Gathers for a Reading of Dear Nobody: The True Diary of Mary Rose at Book Soup

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Rock royalty: Michael Des Barres was host to authors Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain at a reading of their latest collaboration, DEAR NOBODY: THE TRUE DIARY OF MARY ROSE, at Book Soup, followed by a dinner hosted by cousins Tennessee Hamilton and Price Latimer Agah, in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 26.  

LOS ANGELES: Bally Rodeo Soiree with Stylist Lauren Rae Levy

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Brittny Gastineau & Lauren Rae Levy

Fashion Stylist Lauren Rae Levy (LRL Grp), recently hosted a high-end evening of fashion at Bally on Rodeo Drive. The cocktail party which took place on Wednesday, November 13, showcased Levy's favorite looks of the season.  The evening’s stylish guests enjoyed shopping, a soundtrack created by New York’s DJ MOS, and sweets from Macaron Magnifique.

VIP guests included Socialite/Model Brittny Gastineau, model Halcyon Powe, actor Grant Harvey, actor Jeremy Luke, TV Personality Marisa Zanuck, Singer Sasha Gradiva, Designer Lloyd Klein, TV Personalities David Cruz and Justin Byrd, among others.