Author Archives: Lauren Brokaw

Idiot Proof / Most Delish Sweet Potato Soufflé Recipe Ever…!

Posted on November 24, 2010 | Leave a comment

My mom made the most delicious sweet potato souffle that I have ever flipping had in my entire life. Here’s why this is good news for u: My mom cannot cook, literally… It’s not because she doesn’t want to, she just is really bad at it.   If this came out amazing then imagine how much more delish it would be if someone who could remotely cook whipped this up?! Given that my mom cannot cook, and this recipe wasn’t destroyed, then it must be easy to make ! F.Y.I. In a year of writing for the DT, I have never endorsed a recipe. Continue reading →

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My favorite macaroons on the West Coast!

Posted on November 23, 2010 | 1 Comment

After tasting macaroons all over the world, I have come to the conclusion that my favorite macaroons on the West Coast are from La Provence Cafe and Patisserie, in Beverly Hills, CA.  (Million times better than Paulette, which my dad used to always bring home).

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Lanvin for H&M at the Beverly Center!

Posted on November 20, 2010 | 3 Comments

Lanvin <3 H&M


Wristband color codes for those waiting in line.  All over America, people started to wait in line last night.

I know I said I was going to get up at 5:30 am, but I didn’t, I just didn’t have it in me !

Lindsey and I headed over to the Beverly Center around 1:30 p.m., which was super crowded but not sold completely sold out.  I had gone in wanting a lot more things then I walked out with, due to the quality and what they had left !

There are a few things I want that were sold out, those I will go to other H&Ms for.

I walked away with 2 dresses and 3 canvas bags, totaling over 500$, and the sad thing is that I don’t know if I will ever wear either dress!

A few things I must note:

I LOVED how the employees all wore special Lanvin <3 H&M tees

I realllyyyy wanted a garment bag, but they only gave  them to men who bought suits or women who bought the huge puffy dresses

The giant puffy dresses will under no circumstances look good on anyone.  If you think you look good in this dress, you are delusional, or super model thin. Continue reading →

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The Knock Off Report Vol. 3

Posted on November 14, 2010 | Leave a comment

Knock (off)?! Knock (off)?! Who’s there? Steve Madden, Louboutin, House of Harlow and more!

Dear readers!
Your favorite secret agent, MOI, is back with investigation #3! (#1 can be found here and #2 can be found here).

Where there is a knock off, I WILL find it! Kisses my poodles!

♥,
Lauren Continue reading →

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Drop whatever you are doing, LANVIN IS COMING TO LA!!!

Posted on November 8, 2010 | Leave a comment

Can this be true? I don’t believe my eyes ! Sound the horns, drop the confetti, release the white doves with signature ribbon and pearl necklaces on, for Lanvin is coming to Rodeo Drive! Dreams do come true (even if they are 5 years late) !

Ok, so, I have more than a thing for Lanvin

The new Lanvin boutique, at Two Rodeo, is said to be over 6,000 square feet, including an underground VIP entrance.  This will be the second Lanvin boutique to open on the West Coast; The first opened last March in Vegas. Continue reading →

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‘All Excess’ at Rocky Horror Picture Show 35th Anniversary – Lou Adler, Jack Nicholson, Evan Rachel Wood, Tim Curry

Posted on October 30, 2010 | Leave a comment

Julian McMahon (Dr. Frank-N-Furter), Danny Devito(Criminologist), Matthew Morrison, Jorge Garcia, Melora Hardin(Columbia), Nicole Scherzinger, Lucas Grabeel (Rif Raff), Jamie Gertz,George Lopez, with an appearance by the ORIGINAL Dr. FRANK-N-FURTER, TIM CURRY !!!! Burt Bacharach, Daryl Hannah, and Ricki Lake were also in attendance.

Lou Adler, original producer of RHPS, is father to two LA natives, Nic and Cisco Adler.  The announcement of Jack Nicholson was surprising to some, but Lou and Jack sit together at most of the Laker Games, so this paring made great sense to me.  Jack said he would do this for Lou, as long as it did not interfere with his Lakers schedule.

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Personal Notes From The 32nd Carousel of Hope Ball 2010 in Beverly Hills

Posted on October 27, 2010 | Leave a comment

Barabra Davis carousel clutch from Judith Leiber

Every year, Barbara Davis gets our her carousel-shaped bag by Judith Leiber for one of Beverly Hills‘ best known charity events, now 32 years in the running. You may know Barbara as the grandmother of LA natives/TMZ favs, Brandon and Jason Davis, or the other half of the power couple Barbara and Marvin Davis, who’s name is written across Cedars Sinai‘s largest building and many others around the city …

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Paparazzi Central, a Pumpkin Patch in Beverly Hills?

Posted on October 26, 2010 | Leave a comment

For whatever reason – I am guessing due mostly to its centralized location – the patch [MR. BONES PUMPKIN PATCH ON DOHENY DRIVE]has been a celebrity magnet ever since its inception almost two and a half decades ago.  Anyone who’s anyone stops by there during the month of October for a bit of Halloween fun.  Just a few of the stars who have been spotted there recently include Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott, The Girls Next Door’s Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt, Britney Spears, Marcia Cross, Scott Baio, Chris Noth, Sara Gilbert, Justin Chambers, Jessica Alba, Mark Wahlberg, Courteney Cox, Christina Aguilera, Laurence Fishburne, Halle Berry, Usher, Breckin Meyer, Dave Grohl, Victoria’s Secret-model Alessandra Ambrosio, and Cougar Town’s Busy Philipps.  I could literally go on and on here, but that gives you somewhat of an idea of the patch’s extensive celebrity clientele.  Unfortunately, the GC and I did not see any stars while we were stalking the place this past Sunday, but we did run into Heidi Klum and Seal during our first visit there back in 2007 (the two are pictured above) and last year we missed both Tori Spelling and Gwen Stefani by mere minutes!  UGH! – via www.iAmNOTaStalker.com

MR. BONES PUMPKIN PATCH

702 North Doheny Drive

West Hollywood, CA 90069

310.276.9827

http://www.mrbonespumpkinpatch.com/

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Vanessa Bruno’s L.A. Store Opening Party

Posted on October 22, 2010 | Leave a comment


Fact: Vanessa Bruno and Linlee Allen know how to throw a party. Ce soir, Lindsey Lerman and I went to Vanessa Bruno’s Melrose store opening celebration.  While I was a little bummed to not gawk at Vanessa’s two lines, strewn around the store in a modern but Parisian and feminine way, I forgave VB et crew because there were GIRLS IN SWINGS… and a super cool neon-ish art installation by French artist Cyprien Chabret !  Yes, VB’s opening event is COOLER than yours will ever be…  Continue reading →

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#DTMusic: LCD Soundsystem + Sleigh Bells + Hotchip at LE BOWL de Hollywood

Posted on October 17, 2010 | Leave a comment

They came, they saw, they conquered.

LCD Soundsytem ‘killed it like a family of five’ (in the words of Rachel Zoe) this last Friday, October 15th 2010, at the Hollywood Bowl, with opening acts Sleigh Bells and Hot Chip.  (YES, I did say both of those acts…. My friends who are reading this know my love for Sleigh Bells and Hot Chip). Continue reading →

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