Happy Friday Everyone! I’m going to let you in on one of Beverly Hills’ best-kept secrets: the Montage Hotel.  Located right in the heart of Beverly Hills, the Montage is the perfect place for a sumptuous getaway. Though steps from the shops and restaurants that have made my favorite neighborhood famous, the Montage offers the kind of luxury experience you won’t want to leave – decadent rooms, exceptional service, a rooftop pool with cabanas, delicious food, and an enormous, world class spa.

Sounds divine, right?

Well, Beverly Hills Insiders, get ready to pack your bags! The Montage Beverly Hills is offering you a Spring Getaway package, the details of which are below. Reserve your retreat at an exclusive rate by calling (877) 713-2968 or clicking here by March 31. Happy Retreat at Montage Beverly Hills!

  Spring Getaway

Embraced on all sides by beauty and refinement, Montage Beverly Hills welcomes you to a getaway in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Steps from shopping and dining of Rodeo and Canon Drives, this Beverly Hills hotel is a celebration of its legendary setting.

 With our Spring Getaway, guests will enjoy:

 •1 nights’ luxury Beverly Hills accommodations

•Upgrade into the next room category, at time of booking

•$100 hotel credit

•Complimentary valet parking ($40 daily savings)

•Continental breakfast for two

•Two Rodeo VIP shopping cards

 $100 hotel credit can be used towards anything other than room rate, once per stay. Continental breakfast for two can be used at The Conservatory Grill or through in-room dining to the amount of $66/day. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply.

Valid through May 31, 2013.

Spring is here and Chanel will not let you forget it. So many scents to choose from: floral, powder and citrus, just to name a few.  Wear this and you’re sure to leave a lasting impression.

“A Woman Who Doesn’t Wear Perfume Has No Future.” by Coco Chanel

What a beautiful Monday and I’d like to start the week off with a colorful blog post. This past weekend The Beverly Hills artSHOW was held at Beverly Gardens stretch along Santa Monica Blvd. in Beverly Hills. There were 250 exhibitors from around the nation who showcased their work in painting, sculpture, watercolor, mixed media, ceramics, photography, printmaking, jewelry and drawings. This year was my second time attending and I must say, it was even edgier this time around when sculptor David Jang graced the gardens.

Below are photos of some of the pieces of artwork, although these pieces are beautiful, it’s truly about the WHOLE experience (the artwork, food, fun and people).

I think my favorite piece of artwork is A Rockin’ Ice. I can’t finish this post without giving them a huge “Shout Out”!  This took me to Hawaii. The flavors are perfect.  The portions are huge and can feed 3 people, but I normally eat the entire thing myself and can’t wait to reach the vanilla ice cream at the bottom! It’s fast, delicious and served with a smile. (Photo below)

 

 

 

A Rockin’ Ice 

As a wedding planner and blogger, I’m continually reaching out to meet creative and interesting people. And last year through a mutual friend, I met Alison Friedman, owner and operator of The Wedding Yentas. Every since that day, I’ve been a fan. Alison is a wannabe Carrie Bradshaw of all things wedding! She began planning her wedding at the age of five with the help of her Barbie and Ken dolls. How cute is that? She always loved everything about weddings and dreamed of finding the man to sweep her off her feet who would complete the most important element of the wedding day: love! Alison met her husband, Bryan on J-Date and the real wedding planning commenced when they got engaged in January of 2007.  Hear in her own words how she’d like to be pampered, Beverly Hills style…

“I am a wedding blogger and a mom, but what I am not is a pampered princess. Don’t get me wrong, I have a wonderful husband who takes care of me and I enjoy the monthly mani/pedi combo, but to have a true Beverly Hills day of luxury is something I’ve only dreamed about. And that’s just meshugena, because I live 40 minutes from Beverly Hills.

As a writer and connoisseur of Jewish weddings, which is what I cover at The Wedding Yentas, I see a lot of high-end events and know about the finer things. Every wedding executes elements that we can actually incorporate in everyday life.

All weddings require invitations or paper ensembles for the ceremony and reception, but I would love to also spend money on beautiful journals and books and papers for my own crafting purposes. I’d love to drop some coin at Paper Source on Brighton Way. Such a fun store!

A luxurious wedding should also serve delicious food, but why save it only for weddings? A day in Beverly Hills should treat me to some of the best meals I could ever dream of. Restaurants like Spago, Piccolo Paradiso, and Crustacean would cater my every taste bud and I wouldn’t even count a calorie.

And what’s a wedding without cake? And why shouldn’t we be able to enjoy such confectionery goodness on a normal day in Beverly Hills? That is precisely why I would sample each and every beloved encased cupcake at Sprinkles. That little, solitary dot on top is the icing on top of the icing of the cupcake! Again, calories, what?

Whether we attend weddings or participating in them as the stars, we come in our finest threads. Best dressed to be wed or watch others wed – a definite yes! And, in case you didn’t know, Beverly Hills is known for shopping! A trip to Barneys, a loop around Saks Fifth Avenue, and a mosey within Via Rodeo sound like a perfect itinerary to outfit my special time in The BH.

At the end of every wedding is a honeymoon, right? Who says you can’t have second, third, fourth, and um, monthly honeymoons? Taking a stay-cation in Beverly Hills is easy: Laying out by the pool, ordering frou-frou drinks, enjoying beautiful scenery, and well, even cute attendants… sure! Sign me up! After my shopping and cupcake eating and food tasting and leather-bound journaling, I’d be more than happy to just veg at the world renowned Beverly Hills Hotel. It’s classic and iconic and who could turn down the Pink Palace enveloped by those famous palm trees. It’s the largest pool in L.A., don’tchaknow? Go big or go home. Literally.

Sign me up! Mama needs a day in Beverly Hills. Time to stop reading about other peoples’ days of luxury and start living my own!”

Guest Blog Post by: Alison Friedman, The Wedding Yentas

Glamorous and classic are the perfect words to describe possiblity’s Summer 2013 SCALA collection Lucite engraved rings. Wouldn’t you agree?

See and shop the full Lucite ring collection here, and pick your favorite!

Chanel No.5 is considered the world’s most iconic perfume. Today No.5 lovers can purchase 30 ounces for a LOW cost of $4,200. (Heeheehee!)

We know that eyeliners and mascaras have expirations dates, but what about perfume? Well I hate to be the one to break it to you, but that favorite perfume of yours has a shelf life and it’s shorter than you think.

Charles Passy (in the video below) says, “This is a showpiece. This is not really for using. This is a $4,200 thing to put on your mantle or on your dresser or wherever you want to put it that says, ‘I’ve got a lot of Chanel.’”

Do you agree with Passy? I sure wouldn’t mind having a bottle on my mantle, dresser or wherever!

 

WATCH:

 

What a dazzling way to end the week! Oversized crystal embellished Marchesa Stone Box Clutch. Coordinating jewelry is seamless with the combination of silver & crystals. A clutch that makes a statement, wouldn’t you say?

 

Whether you travel for business or pleasure, anyone can inject a little glamour into their journey with the addition of some luxury luggage.  Take your pick from the list below, and arrive in style with one of these luxe collections in tow.

Louis Vuitton

No luxury luggage list could be complete without a nod to Louis Vuitton.  Since 1854 this Parisian atelier has been crafting every conceivable travel accessory for well heeled clients worldwide.  From the original trunks and steamer cases, to caviar cases, cigar boxes, cocktail cabinets, watch cases and even bags to transport small dogs; if you can travel with it, there is a good chance that Louis Vuitton has a stylish case to pack it in.  Today the collection is still vast, and includes modern classics such as the Keepall, the monogrammed beauty case, and a range or hard and soft sided luggage in a variety of luxurious canvases.  A bespoke service is also available for clients who require custom pieces.

Louis Vuitton -  295 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills – www.louisvuitton.com

Bally

As one of the oldest luxury goods manufacturers in the world, Swiss fashion house Bally has a long history of exquisite craftsmanship featuring the very finest materials available.  Renowned for the exceptional quality of its goods – Bally footwear even graced the soles of Neil Armstrong when he first set foot on the moon – Bally’s range of luggage and travel accessories combines beauty, durability and functionality in a range of elegant weekend bags, totes, carry alls and small leather goods.

Bally – 340 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills – www.bally.com

Tiffany & Co.

Although far better known for its jewellery – particularly of the diamond variety – Tiffany’s extensive collection of leather goods features plenty of perfect travel companions for the luxury globetrotter.  The range includes luggage tags, jewellery cases, accessories pouches, travel journals and passport covers, all available in distinctive Tiffany blue leather.  For those who like to coordinate, Tiffany also offers a large collection of tote bags, perfect for carrying your onboard essentials.

Tiffany & Co. – 210 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills – www.tiffany.com

Burberry

Its trademark tartan canvas instantly identifies this iconic British brand and global symbol of style, luxury and fashion.  Burberry’s eye catching travel range includes suitcases, carry on bags, hold alls, backpacks and totes.  Opulent canvases include its signature Haymarket tartan, cherry red leather and the finest ostrich skin.

Burberry – 9560 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills – www.burberry.com

Michael Kors

These days it’s impossible to leave home without staying connected, so travel accessories that take care of our gadgets are a must.  New York based designer Michael Kors has one of the largest – and most practical – technology ranges available.  Did I mention that they’re incredibly chic too?  Think python embossed Macbook totes, metallic gold iPad cases, neoprene tablet cases in hot pink, iPhone clutches in studded leather and monogrammed phone covers.  Technology just got glam!

Michael Kors – 360 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills – www.michaelkors.com

 

Guest Blog Post by: Kirsten McGuire, Brides Without Borders

Bring out the bells and whistles! Judith Leiber known for high-end, red-carpet-worthy evening bags, released a less costly cute little clutch called, Overture and it’s STUNNING! I love how the minaudieres are cut like gemstones, and the festive color range [orange, red, purple and pink] looks great with a little black dress as well as with brights. At $350.00, the clutch is not cheap, but like the bags in the original line [which can cost in the thousands], they’re classics you’ll want to keep forever. Eye-catching, wouldn’t you say?

California Wedding Day magazine presented Urban Unveiled LA hosted by the historic Vibiana. More than just a wedding show, Urban Unveiled was an exclusive high end bridal experience, a celebration of those getting married and the creative partners who make dreams come true. I love attending wedding shows for the fun signature cocktails, delectable cuisine and to-die-for desserts, and to meet and mingle with creative wedding professionals who can make your bridal vision a reality.

This year Urban Unveiled embraced the glamour and sophistication of The Great Gatsby. The Vibiana came to life with the allure of Old Hollywood as it is transformed into a stylish 1920′s speakeasy with rich black and white, luxurious muted metallic, and glitzy diamonds and pearls.

A special thank you to sponsors: Vibiana, Kat Minassi Events & Design, Lovella Bridal Salon, Rrivre Works Event Design & Rentals, Essence Entertainment, Designer Specialty Linens, Premiere Party Rents, Amber Event Production, Tic-Tock Couture Florals, Duke Photography, Neihule Salon, Copper Willow Paper Studio, Creative Works Design

 

 

 Milla Cochran, The Rose Weddings Photography thank you for sharing the lovely photos.

Chanel has just launched the new anti-aging solution, SUBLIMAGE LE FLUIDE. I love the SUBLIMAGE LE FLUIDE because it addresses fine lines, wrinkles, dullness and loss of firmness while refining skin with a customized finish. This will give your skin the ultimate radiant regeneration! Ladies, are you ready to look years younger?

Complimentary samples and standard shipping with every order and now complimentary 2nd day shipping on orders over $125. (Now that’s a deal you don’t want to pass up!)

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