Bare Sole: An out-of-the-box shoe store in Burbank

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Three generations: Owner Cissy Conner (r) with her daughter, Kate Longley, and grandaughter, Kiki.  Photo: Gabriel Acevedo

BY AMANDA TRAXLER Cissy Conner’s concept for shoes with interchangeable straps—which came to her in a dream and which inspired her to open Bare Sole ,  the Burbank shoe store she runs with daughter Kate Longley—no doubt qualifies her as an … [Read more...]

The Perfect Accessory: The Tammilyn Collection awaits at Lisa Rinna’s Belle Gray Trunk Show September 17, 10% off for MDF readers

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BY ALLISON RAE MARSH I want to wake up in the morning and want it. I want it to complement me. I want it to feel smooth and comfortable against my skin — not weigh me down when it is hanging over my shoulder. I want to know that it's big enough to … [Read more...]

It’s all about the brows for Stacey El-Broche

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BY SYDNEY EMBER In a city where actresses and tanned beauties strut on palm-tree lined avenues, primping for a day on the town is a well-oiled business.  But look closer — past the tousled locks streaked with golden highlights, past the … [Read more...]

Rachel Pally designs unique classics for every woman

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BY ALLISON RAE MARSH This is the story of the girl next door. Since I was a little girl, I have always loved putting on a beautiful dress. But finding a dress that you love to wear because of the way it looks, does not often go hand in hand with … [Read more...]

Fashion & Beauty: Sleek, sunkissed hair with Dani Hernandez

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BY ALLISON RAE MARSH In a town full of hairstylists whose dramatic personalities often over-shadow their own work, Dani Hernandez of the Byron and Tracey Salon in Beverly Hills, has mastered his craft as a premiere hair colorist and a trained … [Read more...]

Body Talk: Tips for romance and looking good

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BY KYM DOUGLAS It's always the right time of year for romance.  Here's some fun and interesting tips that won't cost a bundle. Secret Agent Forget the Chanel #5, the Dior and the Jo Malone.  If you really want to turn on your guy bake a … [Read more...]

Original Retro Brand: Everything Old is New Again

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BY ALLISON RAE MARSH Every time I go out looking for a new T-shirt for myself, for a loved one or a client, I always end up searching for my old favorite T-shirt. Obviously, there's more to our favorite old T-shirt than just the material. Otherwise, … [Read more...]

More Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets

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BY KYM DOUGLAS It's mid-summer, so what better time to think about ways to keep eating in check while staying fashionably chic for the season.  Here's some fun tidbits from my book, The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets. BURGER … [Read more...]

BODY TALK: Healthy celebrity diet tips

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BY KYM DOUGLAS HEALTHY DIET TIPS Jackie Keller is a nutrition and wellness coach, educator and culinary expert who works with some of Hollywood's biggest names.  As the founder and creator of NutriFit, she delivers fresh, customized meals to the … [Read more...]

Unique jewelry with a special flair

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BY ALLISON RAE MARSH The diamond being a girl's best friend thing never shined for me.  Don't get me wrong, I love a good shiny object just like the next girl. But a diamond shines on anyone, which tends to make it more about the diamond than the … [Read more...]