May 8th, 2015 at 9:00 am
Nothing brings the perfect outfit together like a good pair of shoes. However, finding the perfect pair is often a daunting task. We are all too familiar with the dismay that occurs when your dream shoe is sold out, not available in your size, or maybe the height just isn’t right. Too often we head home only to be disappointed by the shoe hunt.
Next time you have the perfect ensemble in mind, skip the impending defeat and head directly to the Nordstrom Fashion Island/Shoes of Prey Studio in Newport Beach. Make your way to the women’s shoe floor and you’ll enter into shoe utopia where online shoe retailer Shoes of Prey recently launched a create-and-order shoe studio.
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May 8th, 2015 at 8:30 am
The water shortage in California has reached crisis status. Gov. Jerry Brown recently took the unprecedented step of ordering mandatory water restrictions to achieve a 25 percent reduction in urban water usages throughout the state. With California’s hottest and driest months ahead, we all need to do our part to ensure that we have enough water to drink, fight fires, and irrigate the crops that bring in billions of dollars to the state. Unfortunately, while water demand rises, supply continues to shrink.
Therefore, municipal governments throughout the state are stepping up to help residents find new, innovative, and cost-effective ways to reduce water consumption in non-disruptive ways. Industry, agriculture, and population place significant strains on the water reserves.
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May 8th, 2015 at 8:00 am
The spring season is here, and with it comes a fresh new variety of produce ripe and ready to be eaten. We’ve combined a few in-season ingredients here crate a summer salad recipe sure to incorporate some of the most delicious flavors of spring. Try it out and tell us what you think.
Salad Ingredients
May 8th, 2015 at 7:30 am
Author: Angeleno Editors
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When it comes to looking good, these are the go-to salons and professionals that deliver best-in-class services and results that wow. Stay gorgeous, Los Angeles!
Best Salon
Nine Zero One
Follow PYTs such as Emma Roberts, Nina Dobrev and beauty blogger Sincerely Jules to this sleek salon’s new Melrose Place location. Expect contemporary cuts and vibrant color in an uberchic setting. TIP: Stalk #901girl on Instagram and the salon’s blog, beautycoach.com, for plenty of pre-appointment inspiration. From $75, West Hollywood
Best Dry Cut
Mika Fowler at Kim Vo Salon
Known for her precision-based dry cutting, Fowler has created a cult-like following that includes celebs like Olivia Munn and Malin Akerman. Her profile has only risen since moving to Kim Vo’s luxurious digs in the Montage Beverly Hills hotel in 2013. TIP: Fowler straightens tresses with a flat iron before cutting, to assess how the hair moves and the quality of its ends. From $275, Beverly Hills
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May 7th, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Finding the right home also means finding the right neighborhood. You might find the perfect house, but the surrounding area can quickly change the way you feel about it. There are many factors to think about, from school districts to public transportation to the proximity of your neighbors and grocery stores. Different homeowners have different needs when it comes to location, so here are a few things to focus on that will get you headed in the right direction for finding your ideal neighborhood.
