LA Weekly 12/10-12/16
Introducing my LA Weekly Series, where after scouring my sources at the beginning of each week, I offer you Los Angeles folk options for in the coming week in terms of shopping, fun, food and other festivities. Now I know I’m already a day behind, but I had this revelation only yesterday so you’re gonna … Read more
Cyber Monday Deals & Steals
Happy Cyber Monday dudes. For those like me who are too lazy to brave the crowds on Black Friday (or simply scarred from years of working the notorious day as a sales associate), today some of the web’s best online retailers are offering some pretty tempting discounts. Here’s a round-up of some RR faves so … Read more
Hot Mamas
What’s one thing these celebs, bloggers, and models have in common? They’re all incredible mothers with amazing style. Happy Mother’s Day to our moms, to everyone’s moms, and to our mommy-readers! xoxo, L&L
Easter Sunday
One rule of thumb: Never buy a dress you can only wear once. Easter Sunday is always a tricky holiday to dress for. It’s really our first chance of the year to break out those breezy floral frocks — but how does one dress appropriately for church, family dinner, and the highly unreliable (and sometimes … Read more
Ringing in 2012 in the Chi
2012. The year of the apocalypse (supposedly). The first new year of my real world life. The year of the birth of Blue Ivy Carter. The list goes on. I could make a list of all the things we’ll miss about 2011 (undergraduate college party scene, please take us back), but there’s too much to look … Read more
Year of the Dragon
Liu Wen is the Chinese it-girl of the fashion world, so naturally she’s my favorite. With her sleek hair and perfect skin, her beauty is unmistakable, but it’s her energy and willingness to push boundaries for her art that gives her star power. In honor of Chinese New Year today, and in honor of my … Read more
New Year’s Eve Music: 2011 Top Hit Mash-Ups
It’s that time of year again. DJ Earworm has released his newest mash-up of the year’s hit songs, but he’s not the only one. The idea has become vastly popular, so I decided to sort through this year’s bunch and now I ask you: which 2011 mash-ups will you be playing this New Year’s Eve? … Read more
Christmas in Madrid
A few weeks ago I walked with a spring in my step through Puerta del Sol, filled with Christmas spirit. The giant electric Christmas tree was lit, the streets extending off were hung with lights, and all around me people vendors shouted “Lotería de Navidad! El Gordo, aquí!” I paused–when did I start associating the … Read more
A Christmas Loot Photo-Shoot (Part I)
Santa outdid himself this year, especially when it came to clothes. My sister and I are very lucky to be almost exactly the same size, so we can share most things, so we decided to take some of the best, most statement-worthy pieces we received and a few we stole from our mother’s closet (vintage … Read more
Lucy’s Christmas Wishlist
I said it last year and I’ll say it again, I LOVE making lists. Naturally, the holiday season is the perfect opportunity for me to relish in this habit and put it to full use. Remember last season when Lesley and I listed our realistic and unrealistic Christmas wishes? Well, we thought we’d have back … Read more
