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2.2.17 5:50 AM Was the soup cleanse sneakily making me rise earlier each morning? I wasn’t sure, but even as I merely lied in bed Instagramming, I felt all the more productive for it. I woke up to second day of Energize Soup and Energy Tea, because apparently I’m supposed to feel energetic during the middle of the cleanse, and was actually feeling pretty good. Though it reportedly takes 21 days to make a habit, I kind of was getting used to my soupy breakfast. 10:30AM I warmed half of the Savory Broth because I had a lunch meeting that I knew might run late, so wanted to be prepared early. I liked this broth a lot more than the Miso one; it left me warmed and feeling cozy. 12:00 PM For my lunch I dined on steamed green beans and Seabass, which were both good, and a welcome departure…
Tuesday 1.31.2017 6:00 AM Let’s just say that today was WAYYY better than Monday. I woke up earlier, felt more refreshed, and ready to take on the day (probably due to the fact that I slept for 10.5 hours, but whatever). And listen, I know this sounds crazy, or maybe even cheesy, but I actually woke up excited to drink my Superhero Soup and Energy Tea. It was like that same feeling you used to get when your Mom bought your favorite cereal at the grocery store and you woke up extra early just so you could eat it as soon as you could…or was that just me? 11:30 AM I was feeling pretty peckish, despite hydrating with lots and lots of water, so warmed up one of the optional broths that Soupure provides in the Healthy Foundation Reset package. The Miso Broth was warm, soothing, and satiating – basically…
Let’s get S O U P Y. Honestly, I could not have been more excited about my latest dietary adventure. After working with Soupure last year for a mini-cleanse, I was beyond stoked when they reached out to me again, wondering if I wanted to take my love for “soup-ing” to the next level. Obviously, I said yes. If you’re not familiar with Soupure, it’s a Brentwood-based company that offers Soup Cleanses in lieu of the popular Juice Cleanses. While juice cleanses can be effective in shedding weight, they often leave you malnourished and, well, miserable. A Soup Cleanse on the other hand, ensures your body is getting a variety of nutrients, it’s more satiating, and warm soup in the winter – it’s like the ultimate comfort food. The Healthy Foundation Reset, however, combines Soupure’s usual cleanse, but ups the ante with three daily teas to consume in conjunction with…
Finally writing about our amazing first trip to San Fran! We headed north from our usual Hollywood Headquarters to the Bay City to ring in 2017. It was a really exciting trip all around, but even better because we were able to visit Hamptons to Hollywood VIP, Sean, who’s a San Fran local. The first night included an evening pub crawl, despite some frigid temps, to some famous bars in the San Fran vein. After being warmed by some liquor we headed home to rest up for a day of exploring. The next morning, a hike to the Golden Gate Bridge – that was possibly the highlight of the trip – was totally invigorating and exciting, until, that is, I fell into what basically constituted a huge puddle of quicksand and sank up to my knee in mud. Theretofore, the hike back to the car wasn’t as invigorating as the…
We’re throwing shade in style this season. While it rarely rains in Southern California – save for today ironically, as I’m writing an editorial about sunglasses – these shades are a MUST HAVE to protect your eyeballs from harmful UV rays. Rainforest Sunglasses, recently featured in GQ, are not only a stylish eyewear option, but is also a company with philanthropic values. For each pair purchased, a portion of proceeds are donated to Rainforest Trust, a nonprofit conservation organization that helps to purchase, protect and safeguard tropical habitats to save endangered species by working with local organizations and communities throughout Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The spectacles are constructed from high-quality sustainable wood that offers a sturdy structure, polarized lenses, and amazingly flexible hinges so they won’t break as easily as that cheap pair of sunnies you picked up from your local drugstore. Another cool feature? The luxe lenses also…
Thomas Bachtler, an LA-based medical wunderkind and good friend of Hamptons to Hollywood, knows how to make you salivate. Aside from his skills in the Operating Room healing patients every day, he also happens to be a stellar chef (?) Well, alright, maybe not chef per se, but when he wants to impress guests at a party he’s throwing, or if he’s winding down after a long day at the hospital, he whips up his famous popcorn. And yes, it’s famous. It’s become his trademark, his calling card, his culinary pièce de résistance. And it’s addicting. So addicting and delicious in fact, we thought it only appropriate to highlight this delectable snack food so that all of our readers can enjoy and partake in this health-conscious treat that is perfect for any occasion. A touch sweet, a little savory, this snack hits all the right notes. Stuff your face and…
Big News! We’re thrilled to announce that Hamptons to Hollywood has been named a GQ Insider for its coverage on lifestyle, fashion, and trends from the Hamptons to LA. We couldn’t be more excited for the honor – after all, we’ve been reading GQ for years, and it’s so exciting to be aligned with such a respected publication that millions of men go to for daily inspiration. To quote Spiderman, “with great power, comes great responsibility” – so now that we have this awesome honor, expect lots more fashion editorials being added to the site soon 😉 In the meantime, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and Sign Up for our Email List for all our lifestyle updates. Ciao!
Albert Einstein once said, “life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” As I packed up my last cardboard box full of my prized nonstick pots and pans, I was finding out that moving was something not to be taken lightly – but I wasn’t feeling very balanced yet. I was leaving my beachside abode because my lease was expiring, and was moving all of my belongings into a storage facility before moving in with Jack. By the way for those who live in Australia, I will leave here some Storage providers that can help you out. Cohabitating with Jack was a temporary decision until I found a new domicile, and though I was extremely stressed out about the entire process of moving everything I owned into a storage facility, I was also kind of excited to be moving in with him. I was…
That summer was one of the best summers ever. I took Jack to the Hamptons, we went to Chicago to visit friends (my first time there), weekends were spent sunning ourselves in Laguna, going to pool parties in the Hollywood Hills – in short, it was everything that summer should be; fun, carefree, and happy. Jack surprised me one Sunday afternoon by taking me jetskiing (another first for me) on our way back from Laguna Beach one weekend. I could not have been more excited. It was something I had always wanted to do. We hopped on the jetski and as soon as we hit the open water, took off, cutting across the glassy surface of the ocean at top speeds, laughing and screaming the entire time. Pure bliss. At one point, we hit the wake of a large yacht that had only crossed our path seconds before, and as…
For Week 3 of our Summer Sips Series, The Gilded Bellini Founder, Brielle Galekovic, puts her signature twist on the eponymous bellini for a fun summer flair. It’s flirty, it’s fun, it’s pretty and it’s the perfect cocktail for your upcoming weekend to complement any brunch entree you’re being served. What makes the Brielle Bellini so special? Besides the fact that there’s another alcoholic ingredient besides champagne (which we can always get behind), Brielle swapped raspberries for peaches, giving the drink a sultry, scarlet glow. We’re in love. It makes the perfect new addition to the #ChampagneSociety. See the video on our YouTube Channel and watch below as well for the full scoop. Cheers!
Over the month-long winter break, Jack and I had become basically inseparable. We were going out together constantly, spending time together, really becoming closer in whatever undefinable “thing” our relationship was. I knew Aiden needed space to figure out what he wanted us to be, so I was giving it to him, though part of me couldn’t wait to see him as soon as he returned to Los Angeles. Upon his return, we went for a lovely hike in Malibu and I invited him to an alumni event that my college was hosting in LA. While there, my friend/college crush/college fling, Caroline, whom had also relocated to LA, had the chance to meet Aiden, which I was more than thrilled about. Caroline is a diminutive, bubbly, outgoing Italian girl who always has an opinion and is never afraid to speak it. I hadn’t come out to her yet, though, so…