SALVATION MOUNTAIN, CA
Images by Ashley Williams Photography
Heading east on the 111 really feels like you’re driving to the edge of the Earth. Apart from the railroad tracks and scattered encampments of trailers and vans, the only signs of life are the endless tracts of fishbones that pave the shore of the Salton Sea. Then you reach Salvation Mountain, a diamond in the rough if there ever was one.
Read MoreDIY: 5 MINUTES TO A FLAWLESS FACE
This season’s makeup trends are taking a turn to the nude, it is the ‘No Makeup’ look with a healthy brow. If your skin is not perfect this tutorial will show you how to achieve flawless skin with minimal makeup in 5 minutes.
Read MoreFIVE MUST-HAVES FOR YOUR GYM BAG
Let's face it. The aftermath of taking an indoor cycling class leaves you covered in a whole lot of sweat and feeling a little less than glamorous. Before you get on that bike there are 5 essential items you should always keep handy in your gym bag.
Read MoreThe Line Hotel Commissary
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For anyone living in LA, or if you’re thinking about coming to visit, check out The Line Hotel in Koreatown! Not only is there amazing food and great karaoke in the area, but Chef Roy Choi, known for Kogi Truck, A Frame, and Sunny Spot (to name a few), has really out done himself with the Food and Beverage aspect of the hotel.
Read MoreAPPLE PIES AND EXPLORING JULIAN, CA.
Julian, California. Never heard of it? Well, we are ready to give you a reason to put this adorable town (just Northeast of San Diego) on your radar! From apple pie, to fields to candy shop - this is a town worth exploring on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Read MoreGet The Look: New York Fashion Week + Nanette Lepore
Now that NYFW has come and gone, we wanted bring some of our favorite looks from the SPRING 15 Runway to your day-to-day life. We teamed up with Makeup Artist, Michelle Hodnett to give us all of her tips and tricks.
Read MoreSPLURGE vs SAVE: Fall Accessories
Fall is fashion’s favorite season of trends, and the “it” list of accessories far from disappoint. We’ve pulled the season’s appropriate accessories that prove they do not have break the bank to own.
Read MoreEST. SPOTLIGHT: PACKED PARTY
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Girls just wanna have fun, right? Well Jordan Jones at Packed Party is proving that to be true. A transplant from Texas, this free spirit moved to California seeking adventure and embarking on a new job.
Read MoreMANTRA: Slow Your Roll
Images by Cortnee Loren Brown
Life happens, and sometimes, it's not always rainbows and sunshine. Sometimes it's little stuff, sometimes it's big stuff. Either way we have absolutely no power over what gets thrown at us. What we DO have power over is in the way that we preserver through hardships.
Read MoreThe Secret Speakeasies of Los Angeles
The weekend is here and we can't be more excited. After a long week of work, sometimes, all you need is a nice cold adult drink to wash away the stress. Speakeasies are becoming very popular all over California so we wanted to share with you our favorite ones in the Los Angeles area.
Read MoreCaftan and Cocktails in Palm Springs, CA
Photography by Ashley Williams
When you think of a Palm Springs Lifestyle.. what comes to mind? I instantly think of Frank Sinatra, lounging by the pool at his Twin Palms Estate, singing "I’ve got the world on a string" longingly to Ava Gardner. Or a 50′s beauty.. relaxing, drifting to and fro on the patio, with a cocktail between her jeweled fingers. When the temperatures start to soar in Palm Springs, what better way to carry that relaxed "cool-off" vibe than to mingle with a caftan on.. and a cocktail in hand?
Read MoreFive Functional and Fashionable Workout 'Do's
In California, there is no shortage of folks either hitting the gym, attending yoga class, spinning on bikes, running nature’s trails, or grinding at beach boot camps. Here are five of our favorite functional AND fashionable workout 'dos.
Read MoreTHE TREND: LAYER 101
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So the good news is that technically it’s still summer for two more weeks. In California, we’re oh-so-lucky to have great weather year round. Up here in NorCal, it’s going to cool significantly in the coming weeks and I can’t lie, I’m pretty ready for fall.
Read MoreAn "I Do" Barbeque
Most women begin dreaming about their wedding day as little girls. I wasn’t too much into that. I never dreamt much about my own wedding. But after moving to Los Angeles, I suddenly found myself planning TV weddings.
Read MoreSPLURGE vs SAVE: LIGHTING
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Established California has gathered some of the most popular lighting designs to help you on your quest of finding a perfect match. Don't have hundreds of dollars to throw down? This Splurge vs Save should lead you in the right direction.
Read MoreEST. SPOTLIGHT: NoniLove Boutique
Images by Ashley Williams Photography
In the small surf town of Encinitas, CA lies a unique jewelry boutique called NoniLove. Opened by designer, Tawnya Proctor, NoniLove features local clothing designers and brands - alongside her beautiful hand-crafted jewelry. Established California sat down with Tawnya to talk about what her style and what inspires her most.
Read MoreSinger & Songwriter, Cameron Ernst | Established Sessions (Video)
When we first met Cameron, he recently moved back to Los Angeles after spending six months traveling all over Australia - Established California sat down with this singer-songwriter to give you an exclusive performance of "Underneath This Sky".
Read MoreEST. SPOTLIGHT: MILKFARM, ARTISAN CHEESE SHOP
We're exploring Milkfarm, an newly opened artisan cheese shop in Eagle Rock, California. They carry over a hundred different cheeses from a variety of countries - and if you are anything like us, you love a good wine & cheese shop.
Read MoreOUR TOP 5 FAVORITE LOS ANGELES ROOFTOPS
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Summer is ending, but us lucky Angelenos get to enjoy the warm weather for a bit longer than other cities. Thinking of something outdoors to do? Something that involves great views and alcohol? These Top 5 LA Rooftop Bars should do the trick.
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