Christina Shiachi is the owner of Milan and Oz, an online children's boutique. Christina is a proud mom & businesswoman. When she started her online retail business, Christina decided to name it after her two twin boys. Last month I met Christina at the Milan and Oz trunk show hosted by Beatbike in Tarzana. I instantly fell in love with the clothes – so fashionable, a wide selection of different styles & such great quality. In talking … [Read more...]
An Insider’s Guide to Dylan Keith Salon
Recently one morning, after I popped my contact lenses in, I briefly stared in the mirror & noticed that my skin was looking a little dull. I realized that in a few days, I would be attending a party & my skin needed a little help. Fortunately I had booked a facial at Dylan Keith Salon for later in the week so that I could get that smooth, glowing skin 24 hours before the party. Dylan Keith Salon is located on pedestrian-friendly … [Read more...]
Giving Back is the New Black – Fighting Hunger with #HalfUnited
A few months ago, I was scrolling through images on my Instagram feed & I came across a photo of a cool necklace made with a recycled bullet casing. The necklace is made by a company called Half United. Not only are the necklaces stylish & so versatile (I can wear them with t-shirts & jeans, tanks, sweaters, etc.) but it also has a social good component to it. That’s because Half United donates HALF of the profits from every product … [Read more...]
Hello Kitty 40-Year Retrospective at the JANM
Hello Kitty Con has come & gone but you can still visit the Japanese American National Museum in downtown LA to tour their Hello Kitty exhibit. This 40-year retrospective is entitled Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty. For those who follow my blog, you’ll remember that I visited Hello Kitty Con last month. As part of my one-day pass, I was able to visit both Hello Kitty Con AND the Japanese American National … [Read more...]
Meet Heather Coopersmith of Makeup the Bride
I first got to know Heather Coopersmith through a Facebook group that shares information on fun activities to do in LA with kids. I noticed that a lot of the activities she posted were centered in the Valley, which was very helpful to me. I later learned that she is a mom, makeup artist & owner of Makeup the Bride. Every bride needs a glam squad & Heather is just the right person to help meet your makeup needs on your wedding … [Read more...]
Penne Pasta with Uncle Steve’s Arrabiata Sauce
I know quite a few moms that have at least one “go to” pasta dish that they can cook at a moment’s notice. I personally love penne pasta & so does my family. One of our favorite dishes (and it is easy-to-make too!) is penne pasta with ground beef. Usually I just pick up whatever sauce that’s available at my local grocery store but this time I wanted to make it with one of Uncle Steve’s™ organic pasta sauces. Steve Schirripa (best known … [Read more...]
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