by Chrissy Iley Brits in LA are always saying it. The one thing they miss about Blighty is that you can’t get a good curry. I crave curry. I crave Indian food. It’s my go-to comfort. If you go randomly to a curry house in Britain the … [Read more...]
FRENCH CONCIERCE IN LA FOR VALENTINES DAY
by Chrissy Iley FCLA stands for French Conciergerie in Los Angeles. If you look up charm, discretion, ease in the dictionary the picture you will find is of the French Concierge LA team. One can place ultimate confidence in them; they know … [Read more...]
MOSCHINO IN THE US: FIRST BOUTIQUE OPENED IN L.A.
by Ellanjé Ferguson On Monday, the first ever Moschino boutique was opened in the United States – in Los Angeles, California of course. Located on Beverly Boulevard, the boutique is situated in a very central design district of … [Read more...]
A HOTEL STAY THE GRACE KELLY WAY
by Chrissy Iley Some hotels are more than a beautifully fluffed bed, even if the linens have a diva high thread count. Occasionally you find a hotel that is beyond luxury, that is an oasis of tranquillity and has an ability to transport your … [Read more...]
MTV MOVIE AWARDS 2014: THE HIGHLIGHTS
by Valirie Morgan The stars were out last night at the 22nd annual MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, California. Comedian Conan O'Brien brought the laughs as he hosted the evening's show, which was full of award presentations (obviously), … [Read more...]
So That’s How The Beckhams Keep Fit
There's no denying that Victoria and David Beckham look good. Lean, toned and healthy, and although Victoria regularly feels the brunt of some too-skinny criticisms you only have to glimpse at her sinewy arms to know that she clearly works … [Read more...]
Victoria Beckham: Hiking in Hollywood
Ah the Hollywood Hills. Doubtless why the residents are so taut, tanned and toned. All that up-hill cardio in the heat and blazing sunshine. And this morning Victoria Beckham added her name to the roster of celebs (Jessica Alba, a whole host of … [Read more...]
Prado, Los Angeles
by Chrissy Iley When I first started coming to Los Angeles I used to go to the Ivy on Robertson and the Ivy At The Shore in Santa Monica. They very much embraced a time. They were the hippest and coolest restaurants of their day – delicious food and … [Read more...]
Heidi Klum Ad Gets Banned in LA
Robin Thicke and Justin Timberlake seem to have set a new fashion trend this season- although it's totally sans clothing. And Heidi Klum has swiftly followed suit, at least in LA she has. Because, whilst Robin Thicke and Justin Timerblake have both … [Read more...]
Ole Herniksen Miracle Mud
by Chrissy Iley The last time I met Michael he was dressed in rubbers and hosing me down for a treatment at the Ole Henriksen spa. I called him an S&M god and the term still fits. In a panic to look thinner for a photo shoot I bought into … [Read more...]
Mambino Organics
by Chrissy Iley I first met Maki Maodus many years ago. She is one of the premier aestheticians in Los Angeles. I couldn’t believe her touch, her intuitive interpretation of skin – she is almost a skin psychic. She knows exactly what your skin … [Read more...]
Gwyneth Paltrow The Ultimate Tracy Anderson Advert
Need a little motivation to get active this weekend? Look no further than these pictures of Gwyneth Paltrow attending the new Tracy Anderson studio launch in Los Angeles, yesterday. After a morning spent publicising her new cookbook It's All … [Read more...]
The Cocktail Chef
by Chrissy Iley Matt Biancaniello is a cocktail chef. A pioneer, a new breed, an innovator, and a genius. I do not use that word lightly. There is no one in the world doing what he’s doing. He not only scours farmers markets, he forages for … [Read more...]
Library: Fashion Athenaeum, Los Angeles
by Chrissy Iley Just round the corner from where I live, I passed what I thought was a vintage shop. Strange and eclectic mix of looks. Some vintage 1930s, 50s and 80s, and some modern pieces. All of them statements, even though some of them not … [Read more...]
Mr. Love Acupuncture
by Chrissy Iley On February 15th my large black and white cat Mr Love turned 14. Incredibly 14 years since he was born on the bed we still sleep in – large, circular, with padded mirror headboard. He was one of five kittens born to Slut, a cat … [Read more...]
Joshua Tree, California
by Chrissy Iley For a long time I thought there was only one Joshua Tree: the one that appeared on the cover of the U2 album. It never occurred to me that there was a desert and a park where there were Joshua trees. They are rather nice, … [Read more...]
Geoffrey’s, Malibu
by Chrissy Iley No one should come to LA without visiting Geoffrey’s in Malibu. The setting is as near to perfection as possible. The views of the ocean as it ripples under sunlight, dramatic skies, fantastical palms – and a cocktail. Any kind of … [Read more...]
Fashion at LA BAFTA Tea Party
What better way to celebrate the 2013 BAFTA nominations than with a suitably starry tea party held at The Four Seasons in Los Angeles. Both Hollywood supers and rising stars alike were perfectly turned out. There was a strong monochromatic … [Read more...]
People’s Choice Awards 2013 Style
Hollywood starlets attending last night's People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles did not disappoint in the fashion stakes. From little black leather dresses and flowing white gowns to gilded sequin numbers and the brightest of eye popping fluoros, … [Read more...]
Pici Enoteca
by Chrissy Iley There’s a new breed of Beverly Hills restaurant that both manages to be chichi and cosy, and Pici Enoteca covers this area perfectly …. It is a small intimate space on South Beverly Drive. A little more neighbourhood than some of … [Read more...]
Laurel Hardware
by Chrissy Iley When I first moved to West Hollywood there were certain stores on Santa Monica Boulevard that were straight out of the 1950s. They were homespun, cute. When I was renovating, one of the stores I visited most was Laurel Hardware. It … [Read more...]
Kristen Stewart at The Breaking Dawn LA Premiere
She's renowned for her comfortable casual style. More at home in converse than couture. Which is why we were super stunned last night when the Kristen Stewart turned up to The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 premiere in Los Angeles in a golden … [Read more...]