October 2011
Editor’s Letter—October 2011
Defying expectations—such can be said of both cities and celebrites. See what’s breaking boundaries this month.
Categories: Editor's Letter
Q+LA Bill Maher
You may not always agree with him, but you have to love a guy who expresses himself.
Categories: Celebrities / Politics / Q + LA / TV
50+ Creature Features
A true movie-monster mash. Play the clips, then vote for number one.
Categories: 50 / Celebrities / Film
IMAGE Queen Elizabeth
La Liz’s sparkling legacy is showcased in a spectacular auction.
Categories: Accessories / Celebrities / Design / Fashion / Photos / Pictorials / Style
IMAGE: Trend Report Spot On
Fall fashions come round...and round.
Categories: Accessories / Fashion / Style
IMAGE: The Style List Warm Welcome
Accessories for fall that are sure to keep you warm and toasty.
Categories: Accessories / Fashion / Style / The Style List
IMAGE: Appearances Soft Focus
Denis Colomb proves cashmere isn’t just for sweaters anymore.
Categories: Accessories / Design / Fashion / Style
IMAGE: XY FACTOR Foot Fall
Ferragamo's Tramezza line is tailor made for the shoe-obsessed man.
IMAGE: Uncommon Scents Beast in the Bottle
With a whiff of earth and sex, oud sets the mood for all kinds of mischief.
Categories: Sanctuary / Shopping / Uncommon Scents
Culture(d)—October 2011
In the realm of arts+ideas: didactic decor, KAWS for cartoons—and High Desert hijinks
Categories: Art / Books / Culture / culture(d) / Design
Best Suited
Amber Heard is in the driver’s seat onscreen and off, defying expectations at every turn.
Categories: Celebrities / Feature Story / Film / Photos / Pictorials / Television
Five Yards at a Time
The phenomenon of UCLA running back Derrick Coleman Jr. goes far beyond remarkable ball handling.
Categories: Feature Story / Profiles / Sports
Love Shack
Just a little old place in Los Feliz for a designing couple to transform into a home.
Categories: Accessories / Architecture / Design / Feature Story / Interiors+Interior Design / Photos / Pictorials
Balsamic
One chef proves aged Italian vinegar wields the power to uniquely juxtapose flavors.
Categories: Entertaining / Food / Food + Wine / Gardens / Pantry / Photos / Pictorials / Recipes
Video Interview Casey Lane
RECIPE: Chef at Venice’s Tasting Kitchen, Lane extols the delectable powers of vinegar
Categories: Video
Northern Exposure
A curated guide to what’s up in Vancouver: hotels, bars, art, architecture and shopping.
Categories: Architecture / Art / Culture / Shopping / Travel
Northern Exposure Hotels
by JOANNE BLAIN Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel 877-900-5350 / fairmont.com/pacificrim Opened just in time for...
Categories: Photos / Pictorials / Travel / Trends
Northern Exposure Restaurants
by MIA STAINSBY L’Abattoir 604-568-1701 / labattoir.ca Chef Lee Cooper is clearly a disciple of...
Categories: Photos / Pictorials
Northern Exposure Cocktails
by JOANNE SASVARI Calabash Bistro Cocktail: Calabash Dark and Stormy 604-568-5882 / calabashbistro.com A slice...
Categories: Cocktails / Drinks / Photos / Pictorials / Travel / Trends
Northern Exposure Art + Architecture
by MAYER RUS Contemporary Art Gallery 604-681-2700 / contemporaryartgallery.ca A show of 1960s work by...
Categories: Accessories / Architecture / Art / Photos / Pictorials / Style / Travel / Trends
Northern Exposure Retail
by JOANNE BLAIN Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks 604-688-6755 / bookstocooks.com A comprehensive collection of cookbooks,...
Categories: Photos / Pictorials / Shopping / Travel
Peace Initiative
Laguna Beach’s Blue Pearl retreat takes a cue from its stunning environs as the perfect place to refuel.
Categories: Intrepid Traveler / Style / Travel / Trends