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Dress Up To Drink Up

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Accessorize accordingly. DRESS You’ve been: waiting patiently for the arrival. And now: Vivienne Westwood’s Los Angeles boutique on Melrose Ave. is officially open! Why? Racks of decadence draped on hangers, cases of bold jewelry and accessories, eco-chic shoes and more….

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Mix New Flavors

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From palette to palate. EAT You want: more food for less money. Sign up: for dineLA restaurant week and treat yourself to three-course meals at some of the best eateries around town. Why? White truffle oil and mushroom mac and…

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Eat, Drink, Detox

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A weekend fit for a health nut. Get Your Fix Eating right in the New Year is easier than you think—especially with Veggie Grill’s newest location in Santa Monica. Westsiders can now get their fill of the same delicious vegetarian…

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Your Holiday Weekend Guide

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There’s something for everyone this (almost) holiday weekend. For the Wannabe Olympic Figure Skater Move over Kristi Yamaguchi, eat your heart out Oksana Baiul, ‘cause this girl is skating through.  Hit the ice (hopefully not literally) and show off your…

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Get Down(town), L.A.

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Things will be great when you’re downtown. Unique LA The highly anticipated independent design and gift show has finally come to town. Two days of trinkets, charms and treats, as well as an eco-lounge (hosted by Yours Truly) featuring DIY…

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What better way to ease into the holiday madness – ahem, season – than with some eco-friendly sweets, treats and mini-makeovers? Many thanks to W3ll People and Priti NYC for helping to make the evening so glam, to Luscious Organic…

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Talk About A Good Time, L.A.

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Walk This City “15.6 miles you say? I can walk that in my sleep.” Put your sneakers where your feet are and take part in the second annual Great Los Angeles Walk. Strut your stuff down Wilshire Blvd. along with…

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Your Weekend: Flavor May Vary

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Taste accordingly. One Hot Tamale The gloves have come off and the aprons are on as four restaurants compete to win the title of best tamale maker in town at the Los Angeles Tamale Throwdown. Leave your bike with the…

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Vegan Beer, Posh Poses and a Barn

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Posh & Posed You’ve put away your Halloween decorations and are looking forward to the holidays. Take a moment to pause and enjoy what’s left of 2010 during a free yoga session (with RSVP) at tonight’s grand opening of Le…

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Your Weekend: Made-To-Order

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Incredible Edibles While the weather outside has been frightful, Artisanal LA will be quite delightful. Sip hot organic teas, nibble freshly baked goods and enjoy warm spirits, while rubbing elbows with L.A.’s  finest culinary artisans. Why? Stop by the Eco-lounge…

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When the Week Ends…

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We’ll skip the traffic and go straight to the good stuff. All You Need is Love…and Chocolate We’re talking organic dark chocolate decadence, chocolate covered all-natural buttery caramels and vegan hazelnut butter cups.  Get your fix at the Los Angeles…

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The Climate Crisis…Needs You! Bill McKibben was busy this summer. (As a refresher, he’s the guy who wrote The End of Nature on global warming way back in 1989, more recently Deep Economy and Eaarth, and who founded 350.org.) He…

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This one’s for the dogs – no really, it is. Dress Piddles in her finest as she will want to look her best for Strut your Mutt LA this Saturday. Begin with a breezy walk along the Pacific Coast and…

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It’s Time to Get Out, L.A…

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We’re Coming Out…For Los Angeles’s Fashion’s Night Out! Allow yourself several small indulgences to spice up your fall wardrobe while supporting local shops and designers at L.A.’s first Fashion’s Night Out.  With fabulous retailers, like Strange Invisible Perfumes on Abbot…

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Have Yourself a Tasteful, Taste-Filled Weekend 9021Oh! Beverly Hills Gets Tasty What could be better than unlimited samples of cocktails? Unlimited samples of food from some of L.A.’s top restaurants – including your favorite eco-eateries Fig, Akasha, and Culina –…

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Inter-Act at Opportunity Green

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Inter-Act at Opportunity Green A conference to connect, collaborate and capitalize on the new sustainable economy Our world is interconnected.  Every action or inaction we take has consequences.  Whether or not you believe in the capitalistic machine, if we want…

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A Great Weekend in the Making Sunset Junction: What’s Your Function? Hooking up the community with good food, great music and memorable times – that’s its function. Local eateries, arts and craft vendors and other fun attractions will take over…

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Renegade Craft Fair

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Hankering for some food and fun Get Yo’ Grub On: Hordes of Angelenos from near and far will invade the streets of Pasadena attempting to enter the Rose Bowl for this year’s highly anticipated L.A. Street Food Fest Summer Tasting…

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Go Frost Yourself

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Go Frost Yourself We’re talkin’ Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches, with mint filling. Creamy vanilla frosted Red Velvet or Chocolate Cupcakes. Oh, and did we mention that they’re all gluten, dairy, egg and soy-free? While you will have to purchase…

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Bring On The Vino!

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“The Valley,” you say, “oh, but it’s so far…” As a true Valley Girl I may be a bit biased, but I say when it comes to a Green Event such as the 4th Annual Food & Wine Festival, no…

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Monday Musts

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Prettycity.com has partnered up with SHAPE magazine to kick off their 2nd Annual Green & Gorgeous campaign, with an eco-fabulous event set to take place Wednesday, June 9 from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Environment Furniture Showroom in L.A….

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What a dump! Taking out the trash doesn’t have to be such a tedious chore – not this weekend, anyway. Help to clean up the North Pacific Gyre (a.k.a. the Great Pacific Garbage Patch – the world’s “largest trash dump”),…

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Buy Love Here

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Barter for Love Feel like shopping, but having  cash flow issues?  So long as you can barter, “Forget about it”.  Actor/comedian Russell Brand is hosting a pop up exchange shop today at the Beverly Center and money is no good. …

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All the Green Ladies…

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A Dedicated Tip: All the green ladies, listen up.  Are you interested in meeting and bonding with other professional women involved in the green space? If you are, that the Women of the Green Generation Women’s Interactive Eco-Lifestyle Event might…

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