Spring Gear 2021

With any luck the fresh breath of spring is at hand, and the shackles of Covid are loosening. Here are several items that are accelerating my shift into spring time. CLIQ Chair In ... Continue Reading →

Ballsy and Cheeky – Cleansing and Emollients for Men

There is a veritable tsunami of choices men face when it comes to taking care of their skin. It is becoming evident that a cheeky attitude works in myriad contexts (a trip to London ... Continue Reading →

Craftsman Clothing Successfully Pursues a Strategy of Affordable Luxury

The fashion industry is in a constant state of flux, which is much of its appeal. I have watched with interest the backlash against fast fashion (I am looking at you, Forever 21). One ... Continue Reading →

Hollywood Bag Ladies Christmas shopping for Lupus LA

 Christmas shopping was in full swing at the at the annual Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon for Lupus LA. It was a benefit for Lupus LA with hundreds of well-heeled women gathering ... Continue Reading →

Star-studded Hollywood luxury lounge hosted by Duchess of Hospitality

 Emmy winners, nominees, presenters, and VIPS gathered at the trendy eatery on Melrose Place, Fig & Olive, which had celebrities celebrating at Doris Bergman’s 10th Annual Luxury ... Continue Reading →

DON’T SET FOOT AT THE BEACH OR POOL THIS SUMMER IF YOU’RE USING THESE SKINCARE PRODUCTS

We are racing into the July 4th weekend, and folks are making plans to visit the beach, loaf by the pool, hit the links, roll some bocce balls and or grill some hot dogs. We are also ... Continue Reading →

Archibald London Expands Beyond High End Eyeglasses

I have been watching with interest the evolution of Archibald London. Launched as a better quality version of Warby Parker, Archibald took note of its success in cutting the fat middle ... Continue Reading →

No Oscar kerfuffle at Hollywood soiree hosted by Grand Duchess of Hospitality

Leave it to Hollywood’s Grand Duchess of Hospitality, the darling Doris Bergman for putting La La Land’s Oscar-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul in the spotlight before ... Continue Reading →