Monthly Archives: June 2016

Los Angeles is heating up like an oven just as the summer is beginning and it will only get hotter. Escape the city heat with many different activities around Southern California. Whether you decide to stay indoors or go out into the waters, be sure to stay hydrated and keep the sunscreen ready. Here are some of our picks for the summer season. Beach trip anyone?! We're so close to the coast it makes it a breeze to pack up a picnic, some drinks, your towel, and umbrella and head out. Take your pick all the way from a day trip to San Diego to a potential overnight trip to San Luis Obispo, the temperature is sure to drop closer to the oceans. If you like to surf, hit Huntington Beach. Beach front bars is your thing? Pacific Beach is your choice. Love a quiet place to nap, Avila beach is a beautiful choice tucked away in Central Coast. There are so many in between, including Malibu, Manhattan, Venice, Laguna,  Newport, and San Clemente, pin a location and go!

Watch a movie in pure luxury at iPic in one of their 2 California locations - Pasadena or Westwood. Mix great movies, comfortable leather or plush seats (some even with blankets and pillows), gourmet chef-made meals, and specialty bar drinks and you get the ultimate movie experience. Have snacks, appetizers, drinks delivered right to your seat in the middle of the movie while you lounge and enjoy. Of course, these movies come at a slight premium but we think it's a great experience for all. When was the last time you stood in line to go down water slides? Probably a while ago! There are so many great water parks in Southern California including Knott's Soak City and Raging Waters. These parks are a great way to stay cool and spend a day having fun - just make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen, hats, cover ups, and easy to wear shoes. Have fun in the sun splashing on one of their many slides, tubes, and wave pools! Southern California is spotted with really great both indoor and outdoor malls. Pictured is the Americana at Brand: beautiful scenery, great restaurants, and really great stores. Eat at Katsuya, Din Tai Fung, or Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina and snack at Sprinkles Cupcakes or Duke Bakery. Others large malls in our area include Santa Anita Mall, The Grove Los Angeles, and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Go closer to the beach and take a stroll down 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. Get fancy and stop by Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills- outdoors, but a great place for all of your luxury fashion. Why not get off the mainland and cool off at one of the many islands along the California coast. Catalina is a great getaway with activities for the whole family. Plan it as a romantic getaway - great restaurants, beach properties, golf, and the Avalon casino. Take the family out for water sports, hiking, and beach fun. Cars are definitely frowned upon on the island so taxis, shuttles, and rental bikes and carts are the way to go. If you're ready to splurge, take a helicopter ride to the island and arrive in style. However you choose to cool off, be sure to take your Edge I-Wear sunnies with you! Our glasses all provide 100% UV protection from the sun - absolutely essential to what is gearing up to be one of the hottest summers in a long time. Have fun and protect yourself from harmful sun rays !

Food trends are huge in our culture today with new and unique flavors and combinations popping up every day. Food creators nowadays not only create food that tastes amazing but also look amazing, starting a new wave of food bloggers and photographers. Curious about some of the newest trends? We've listed our favorite three for this upcoming season. Let us know which you've tried and where!

Poke

A traditional Hawaiian salad made up of raw fish, sauce, fruits, and vegetables (sprinkled with seasonings) has swept the West Coast this year. As 2016 food trends have all been about fueling the body with the healthy nutrients that it needs, many Americans are starting to look to Poke bowls to fulfill that dietary need. In with the fresh and airy flavors and out with the heavy dishes. Make this dish one to try this summer if you’ve never experienced it.

Artisan Bread

Popular menu items like artisan toasts, bagels and gourmet flatbreads have also given the bread rebirth a boost. Chefs in restaurants everywhere are starting to incorporate more bread in their entrees and this hot food trend is not braking anytime soon.  The gluten-free fad has been going on for way too long- make room for bread made with healthier and nutritious ingredients this summer!

Artisan Ice Cream

Yummm. Does this perk anybody’s interest? Don’t worry, the usual chocolate, vanilla, and swirl aren’t going anywhere just yet- but quirky flavors on the classic dessert are on the rise. From hot sauce to bacon, ice cream makers are really pushing the taste-bud limit this summer with crazy creations that everybody will want to try. Doesn’t matter where you adventure, just be sure to give the new funky flavors that are dominating the ice cream scene a chance.

The 90's were a weird time in fashion-grungy, edgy, and lets be real...borderline dirty looking at times, but many styles and fashions have come back into the spot light this year. The clothes and accessories have made their way back into our hearts in a huge way and here are some of our favorites! The Crop Top

Look on any fashion retailer site and you'll definitely find a whole page dedicated to a variety of crop tops: clubbing, casual, floral, cute, off the shoulder, flowy, lacy. The crop top trend has even made it into many wedding scenes in two piece sets for either the bride or her bridesmaids. Dressed up or dressed down, the crop top might be here to stay for a while! Do you have a favorite? The Choker Whether its the tattoo chokers we chewed on as kids or thick ribbon chokers or thin velvet bow chokers, this accessory is definitely the number one seller in necklaces right now. Look for chokers with charms or metal tips, layer them with other dainty necklaces, or big jewels. There are so many ways to creatively wear this necklace and with the 90's fashion coming back, anything goes. The Platform Shoes These wild shoes will be the center of attention if you have them on. We're not talking platform heels, we're talking sandals with a 3 in foam base or sneakers that are a couple inches off the ground (but still flat). They're making a comeback in many music scenes - black ones for the pop rock concerts, metallic silver gogo shoes for the ravers. They're a comfortable alternative to heels and are much kinder to the your arches and toes. Maybe you still have a pair laying around from your teen days? The Round Sunglasses We round up our favorite accessories with round sunglasses of course in multicolored mirror lenses. The big, bold style of the 80's were quickly replaced by the small minimal style of the 90's. Every young celebrity and musician sported a pair of these back then and while they had a short fall out, they are making their way back bigger than ever. Round glasses don't all have to be just round, many have accents that spice them up. Which styles are you sporting again from your childhood or teen years? We're definitely picking up a few of each !