For the month of July, I wanted to highlight all of my LA favorites! Whether you’re an LA local or planning a trip to the sunny West Coast, this blog post has something for everyone. You’ll find a list of my favorite boutiques, restaurants, beauty brands, and much more - keep reading for a look into my favorite LA finds this month!

Tara’s July Finds:

Shopping:

Beverly Hills and Palisades Village: When it comes to choosing a shopping center in LA, I love going to Beverly Hills and Palisades Village. Choose between these two locations for a one-stop destination where you can find the most sought-after names in clothing, jewelry, beauty, and more! Each neighborhood has a highly curated collection of stylish boutiques and specialty shops.

Milk: Opened in 2005 by cousins Bari Milken and Marni Flans, Milk Boutique is considered one of Los Angeles' premiere shopping destinations! The store features a tightly-edited selection of clothing and accessories in a beautiful, clean, and feminine environment. Over the years, Milk has introduced shoppers to a wide range of international talents including Ashish, Yigal Azourel, and Stretsis, to name a few!

Scout: Located on Melrose Ave, Scout is a unique women's boutique showcasing stylish designer & vintage apparel in a minimalist space. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, you have to check out Scout!

Home Decor:

Nickey and Keyhoe: Nickey Kehoe is the sum of designers, Todd Nickey + Amy Kehoe. Together they run a versatile, Los Angeles design studio and boutique, which houses their growing handmade furniture collection, alongside vintage pieces + home accessories, sourced the world over. These hunter-gatherers of good taste populate their storefront with an ever-changing array of eclectic objects!

Alexandra Von Furstenburg: Los Angeles based designer Alexandra Von Furstenberg launched this brand in 2007 to create luxurious, innovative, modern furniture and home accessories made of acrylic. She originally began by designing acrylic tables for her personal home, and then realized there was a market for her designs! Following her passion, she launched her first designs, a collection of acrylic neon tables, in March of 2008 and then expanded the collection to include jewel tones and neutrals.

Jenni Kane: Jenni Kayne is a California lifestyle brand that inspires women to live well every day. From wardrobe essentials to all the things that make a house a home, they create effortless staples without sacrificing style or comfort. With a focus on inviting neutrals, quality construction, and attention to detail, their pieces stand the test of time!

Health and Beauty:

Pilates: Natural Pilates in Beverly Hills - it’s safe to say this workout kicked my booty! Natural Pilates embodies the creator’s expression of focus and dedication for anyone that is open to grow and change. They help educate their communities on how to build strength, flexibility and mindfulness through exercise!

Makeup: Christina Lee Adams will come right to your hotel and make you look like a natural beauty! She has achieved great success as a makeup artist, working for top brands and as a freelancer. She works with private clients, celebrities, and music artists preparing for their red carpet appearances, press photos, and even music videos!

Stiletto Elixir: This CBD elixir will sooth your foot and allow you to stay on your feet all night long! Stiletto Elixir is a CBD-infused, odorless, colorless, quick-drying, magic potion that makes high heels feel more like slippers. Just a quick spritz on your feet 30 seconds before slipping on your shoes, and you’re good to go for hours of dancing or miles of red carpet… or wherever your stilettos might take you!

Restaurants:

Craig’s: A Los Angeles staple, Craig's in West Hollywood is one of the most celebrity-packed restaurants in the state. Not to mention the food is incredible!

Wally’s: Their impeccable selection and service are defined by their dedicated team of experts. Their staff is the perfect blend of wine aficionados, spirits specialists, beer connoisseurs, and epicurean virtuosos!

The Little Beach House: Set on the California coast, Little Beach House Malibu is a place for creative thinkers to meet, socialise, eat, drink and relax! It’s also the chicest place to have Sunday brunch.

Nobu Malibu: If you want to dine at this LA staple, plan on making a reservation weeks (or months) in advance. But if you’re able to get in on a weekend night, you’ll quickly realize that the sushi is almost as good as the people watching!

What I’m Listening To:

Tune into our podcast Shorts: a bite sized show that blends business and fashion. We bring you practical tips and strategies in a shorter format than a typical podcast. Our latest episode focuses on how the concept of high-low can apply in fashion and business!

Be sure to check out my Instagram for some exciting Interviews I did while in LA. There could be one with Tom Brady’s incredibly talented stylist!