An always-stylish (and delicious) bottle of Hendrick's Gin. BevMo! also carries 50 Ml mini bottles that would make cute stocking stuffers!
A sleek cocktail shaker.
Chocolatey treats from Dean & Deluca.
A masculine candle from Molton Brown.
A classic scent from Penhaligon's.
A subscription to GQ magazine.
Sperry boots.
Cool sunglassses.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: ginreviews.com
Showing posts with label beat picks of the week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beat picks of the week. Show all posts
Friday, December 21, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week: wish list / girl's gift guide edition.
Jo Malone: beautiful scents and clean, classic packaging
Books, books, books ... Carine Roitfeld's Irreverent, Grace Coddington's Grace: A Memoir, Kate: The Kate Moss Book, Rhapsody by Kelly Wearstler, Tomboy Style: Beyond the Boundaries of Fashion, Bouchon Bakery by Thomas Keller, Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi, Parisian Chic
The Zipcode Boot by Madewell
Polka dot iPhone case by Kate Spade
Red Velvet Sprinkles Cupcake Mix from Williams-Sonoma
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: via opensky.com
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
Smoking slippers. I've been wanting these forever and finally got a pair.
DVF ankle boots.
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day in Rosemary.
Green juice recipes.
Red Cross Hurricane Aid.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Steven Madden, Ltd.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
Mark your calendars with some great events coming up through the Library Foundation's ALOUD series: David Byrne and Trent Reznor on October 14; Ludo Lefebvre and Roy Choi on October 17; and an evening with Tom Wolfe (above) on October 29.
Listen to First Aid Kit.
Go see Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine's just-released Top 100 Best Buys of 2012.
A great unisex scent--Santal 33, by Le Labo.
Curated coolness at Bookmarc.
For dessert: Momofuku Milk Bar cookie mixes at Williams-Sonoma.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Mark Seliger via lfla.org
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
Keanu Reeves narrates (and co-produces) a fascinating and pertinent new documentary about the movie industry shift from exclusive use of photochemical film to digital--or, in his words, "about the science, art, and impact of digital cinema". Numerous big name directors including film history aficionado Martin Scorsese, 3-D innovator James Cameron, and international art scene multihyphenate David Lynch weigh in. Side By Side is rolling out to theaters in select cities nationwide now through December.
Lana Del Rey on the October cover of British GQ.
Cat Power's Sun.
Favorite nail polishes of-the-moment (oldies but goodies): Essie's Russian Roulette, and OPI's Lincoln Park After Dark.
Delicious discovery: Chobani (sorry, Fage).
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Company Films LLC
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week - Manhattan Beach edition.
It's no secret we're big fans of Kiehl's here at the BEAT, so to celebrate last night's opening of Kiehl's Manhattan Beach, here's a roundup of MB favorites ...
The Kettle - for a classic American breakfast or late night milkshakes. Don't miss their Honey Bran muffins!
Sloopy's - for post-beach burgers, and/or fresh fruit smoothies.
Mama D's - solid neighborhood Italian. BYOB.
The Beehive - a cute local boutique that stocks quality brands like J Brand, Splendid, and JET. Great for browsing and for gifts! Their vintage-style candy selection is a fun touch.
Allison by the Beach - a great stop for pretty and unique jewelry.
Magpie - a well-named pretty home goods shop.
Kiehl's - to stock up on Coriander body wash, and Creme de Corps.
The Coffee Bean, Peet's, or Starbucks (all on Manhattan Beach Boulevard) to get a hot bevvy and a treat to-go for an evening stroll up the boardwalk.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: hlgz.org
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
Herb Ritts: L.A. Style at the Getty Center, extended until September 2.
Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, and Jonah Hill in The Watch. So funny.
Los Angeles Magazine's picks for Best New Bars.
BB Cream (Garnier's, at $12.99, holds its own against luxe competitors).
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Herb Ritts, via getty.edu
Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, and Jonah Hill in The Watch. So funny.
Los Angeles Magazine's picks for Best New Bars.
BB Cream (Garnier's, at $12.99, holds its own against luxe competitors).
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Herb Ritts, via getty.edu
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
Kiehl's new scent, Fig Leaf & Sage, from their just-released Aromatic Blends line
Iced Coffee
Woody Harrelson's semi-autobiographical play, Bullet for Adolph
The Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama Collection
" ... is James Bond" exhibit at LACMA
Ageless advice from Kelly Wearstler (as told to Harpers's Bazaar)
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: kiehls.com
Iced Coffee
Woody Harrelson's semi-autobiographical play, Bullet for Adolph
The Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama Collection
" ... is James Bond" exhibit at LACMA
Ageless advice from Kelly Wearstler (as told to Harpers's Bazaar)
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: kiehls.com
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
A lightweight version of my favorite sweatpants - Victoria's Secret PINK Campus Crop. Perfect knock around wear for summer.
TOMS canvas strappy wedges are their chicest shoes yet.
Emma Stone is Vogue's July cover girl, photographed by Mario Testino.
The Little Black Jacket: Chanel's Classic Revisited (available for pre-order now).
Penny's (Keira Knightley) pale blue manicure in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is nail inspiration to crack open Sky by Hard Candy.
Alora Albiance's "isola" smells like summer.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: victoriassecret.com
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
The Washington Post just published a roundup of some great summer cookbooks, including the Meat Free Monday Cookbook. We're not vegetarians here at the BEAT, but are always interested to try delicious meat-free meal options.
Häagen-Dazs pistachio ice cream for dessert!
See it: Bernie -- a fascinating and very funny movie starring Jack Black and Shirley MacLaine, based on a shocking true story.
A great striped dress for the office or the weekends.
I got a mini version of this Fresh Sugar Rosé Tinted lip balm from Sephora for my birthday, and it looks and tastes so good! Coral is the latest shade from the collection.
Summer sandals.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Kyle Books
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
Ryan Adams (my favorite) covering Danzig's 1988 hit, "Mother".
A Los Angeles summer scarf from Madewell.
Discovery: Walmart sells Hard Candy nail polish. You better believe I have a brand new bottle of Sky.
Twelve Uncomplicated Summer Cocktails, by Mark Bittman.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
Jenna Lyons's office (above).
#realtalk from your editor.
Want to give your manicurist a hard time? Choose Essie's 'Wicked' or 'Fiji'. Insider tip from my manicurist tonight (as she was painstakingly applying 'Wicked') ... those are the colors they use to test potential new salon employees!
My next book: Brooklyn. Nick Hornby (my favorite!) is adapting it into a screenplay, and in the film, Rooney Mara will play the lead.
A weekend treat idea: Starbucks Pumpkin Bread. It's ridiculously delicious, especially with a latte or hot tea.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Myra Iqbal / styleist.com
#realtalk from your editor.
Want to give your manicurist a hard time? Choose Essie's 'Wicked' or 'Fiji'. Insider tip from my manicurist tonight (as she was painstakingly applying 'Wicked') ... those are the colors they use to test potential new salon employees!
My next book: Brooklyn. Nick Hornby (my favorite!) is adapting it into a screenplay, and in the film, Rooney Mara will play the lead.
A weekend treat idea: Starbucks Pumpkin Bread. It's ridiculously delicious, especially with a latte or hot tea.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Myra Iqbal / styleist.com
Friday, April 20, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
Penélope Cruz (above) is the Harper's Bazaar May cover girl. The subscriber edition cover is particularly cool.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a great start this season. Show your support for the home team with cute gear from Victoria's Secret.
Celebrate Earth Day 2012 by stopping by Sephora on Sunday with any empty cosmetic product container, and receive your choice of an Origins moisturizer--Starting Over, or A Perfect World.
If you love the baked goods from Joan's on Third as much as I do, you'll want to print Joan's Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe, published in the Los Angeles Times last Saturday.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Terry Richardson for Harper's Bazaar
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
How beautiful does Jessica Chastain look on the cover of T Magazine? A great loose blowout, a strong red lip, and a pretty yellow dress is such a perfect spring look. This Reese Witherspoon red carpet look from 2007 is still one of my favorites.A simple recipe for cinnamon-sugar pecans. I made these for a party Saturday night and they were a hit!
Speaking of easy recipes ... enjoy the end of grapefruit season with a Greyhound!
HBO's "Girls" premieres tonight.
Today at brunch I had arepas for the first time, and became an instant fan. Jonathan Gold divulges where to find in L.A.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Cass Bird for T Magazine
Monday, April 2, 2012
Check It. BEAT pick of the week.
I spotted this beautiful Prada bag (Small Saffiano Lux Tote) in the JFK airport security line on Saturday morning. Dream purse. How well would it go with Repetto ballet flats, and a girly dress from Anthropologie?-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Neiman Marcus
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
Lana Del Rey will be at L.A.'s El Rey Theatre June 3, 4, and 5. Tickets are on sale now.Show off your love of cake for breakfast!
Mark down the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on your calendars - April 21 and 22.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: via Lana Del Rey Web
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
Jeff Who Lives at Home. Jason Segel, Ed Helms, and Susan Sarandon all in the same movie? Yes, please.J. Crew's classic leather ballet flats in tawny sand - perfect spring/summer shoes.
Starbucks' Kona coffee, because daylight savings is making early mornings rough.
Layer Cake Shiraz - delicious and well-priced red wine. On 'ClubBev' sale now at BevMo!
Start listening to A.A. Bondy now, so you'll know all the lyrics when he's at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles on May 1. Start with "When the Devil's Loose".
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Paramount Pictures via allmovieinfo.com
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
The late, great Christopher Hitchens on how to make a decent cup of tea.It's always fun to check out everything from eye shadow and moisturizers to nail polish and perfume in Sephora ... A new Culver City location opened yesterday, March 9. I want to try Benefit's new "Hello Flawless!" Oxygen Wow foundation.
One of New York's most legendary restaurants, Le Cirque, is going on a cross-country pop-up tour, with the "LA" stop being at Orange County's Center Club on April 6. Click here for more about An Evening with Le Cirque.
Now open: UMAMIcatessen - 846 Broadway in downtown Los Angeles.
Today in the Times: the new Saturday section, and Jonathan Gold.
For weekend browsing, the March / April issue of Lonny.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Martin Parr / Magnum Photos, via Slate
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
Etsy's March Meet & Make in California is taking place tonight in Los Angeles and San Francisco. More details here.How cool is Stella McCartney?
Have you tried Starbucks' Blonde Roast? It was the hot item during my morning stop today.
I've been loving slathering on Aveeno's Positively Ageless Reconditioning Night Cream. It smells fresh and is a great creamy but not too heavy consistency.
This Pomelo Blossom candle from Catbird in Williamsburg, Brooklyn smells SO good. They also make great tin travel candles.
Extremely simple Thai curry to make at home.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: dropcloth / Etsy shop
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Click It. BEAT picks of the week.
If you haven't had a chance to get your eyebrows in their best shape for 2012 yet, make an appointment for a brow wax at Anastasia Beverly Hills. They keep your brows as full as possible, while making them a flattering shape that really makes your entire face look better.Kim Kardashian, an Anastasia devotee, is Allure magazine's March cover girl, and she shares a few other favorite beauty buys: Nars Duo Eyeshadow in Surabaya, Neutrogena Makeup Remove Night Calming Wipes, and MAC Zoom Lash, among others.
At the ArcLight Hollywood tonight, there will be a Q&A with Pina 3D director Wim Wenders after the 7:35 p.m. screening.
Martha Marcy May Marlene is out on DVD this Tuesday.
The Gap is having a great President's Day weekend sale, with 40% off select styles!
After signing up months ago, then taking a long pause, this week I have been loving Pinterest.
-- Leslie Anne Wiggins
Photo credit: Anastasia Beverly Hills
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