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Duff’s Cake Mix Hosts the Best of Gilt City Los Angeles Event

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Duff’s Cake Mix, Melrose Avenue

Gilt City brought together under one roof some of the best Los Angeles has to offer in a fun filled evening at Duffs Cake Mix on Melrose Avenue. A number of participating vendors from the evening included The Spa at The Beverley Wiltshire, Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon and celebrity haunt Cecconi’s Italian restaurant in West Hollywood.  Guests were treated to complimentary massages, mini makeovers and manicures while sipping sparkling wine and nibbling elegant canapés.

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Gilt City Best of Los Angeles

Duff’s Cake Mix brings together friends, fun and cake in a unique environment where customers can decorate their very own cupcake masterpiece. Designed by Duff Goldman who figured out how to share his passion for cake making by opening his store for everyone to come and have fun with cake making. The idea is to play with your food at Duff’s Cake Mix! www.duffscakemix.com

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The Broot Braid Bar

The Broot is a hot new hair care trend which uses all natural freshly blended hair care masks at its eco friendly salon in Santa Monica. Raw ingredients such as fresh fruit are used to make luscious smelling hair care treatments applied directly to your hair to strengthen and fight frizz and other hair complaints. After your treatment you can visit the onsite braid bar and leave with beautiful buns or princess plaits. www.facebook.com/TheBroot

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The Fairest Makeup Stidio

The fairest Make Up Studio located in Old Town Pasadena uses airbrush technology which is long lasting, water proof and sweat proof. The studio uses the best in cosmetic brands and claim a 5-star make up application. All make up artists are experts in their fields including lash extensions as well as traditional make up application and all at an approachable price. www.thefairestmakeupstudio.com

Duff trying out the Cycle House

The Cycle House is a new type of workout experience focused on improving you as well as the world around you. With the mantra Live Love and Ride this eco friendly house of indoor cycling gives back to America by helping the homeless with the more classes you take, so it’s a win all round. Located in West Hollywood you can schedule a class at www.cyclehousela.com.

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Cecconi’s West Hollywood

Cecconi’s is a classic Italian restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in West Hollywood. The restaurant has a main room and terrace so you can enjoy outdoor dining or a bar with wood burning oven for that classic Italian feel. Private rooms are available at Cecconi’s for special occasions or intimate dining. www.cecconiswesthollywood.com

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The Spa at the Beverly Wilshire

The Spa at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel is a hidden oasis in the heart of Beverley Hills. The Spa has organic focused spa treatments and the latest in anti aging technologies and also offers three highly effective product lines to enhance your treatments. Be sure to take full advantage of the thermal spa facilities to relax your body and mind. www.fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire/spa/

Earthly Juices

Earthly Juices is a unique concept to help you detox, cleanse and buy super food beverages. With earthly detox counselors on hand to help you through your juicing needs Earthly Juices has one mission, to heal the community one juice at a time. To join the academy visit www.earthlyjuicecart.com.

Designer Jonathan Bash

Designer Jonathan Bash presents an exquisite alternative for the woman seeking a softer look in fashion. The 23 year old designer aims his collection at women of all ages and already has a fan base which includes celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Ivanka Trump, Kyle Richards and many more. www.jonathanbashdesigns.com

Therma Sculpting

Therma Sculpting of Beverly Hills is a proven New Revolutionary European Fat removal technique without surgery and no recovery down time. Therma Sculpting is a non invasive and painless treatment which utilizes ultrasound and radio frequencies for fat loss, skin tightening and body contouring. After one treatment you will notice significant effects! www.thermasculpting.com 

Serge Normant at John Freda Salon has an imagination capturing central pool filled with floating lilies to put you right at ease. Renowned colorists and style experts cater to the diverse returning clientele who pass through the Melrose Place based high end salon. www.johnfreda.com

Livingston Nail and Express Spa

Livingston Nail and Express Spa are specialists in all forms of nail art from 3D art to the more traditional French Tips. Clients can also receive brow treatments including threading in a spacious friendly environment. Visit the store on the Sunset Strip and check out designs and opening times at www.facebook.com/pages/Livingstons-Nails-Express-Spa/394131077346620.

All of the vendors featured can be seen at visit the web site for some great deals including many other not to be missed offers, just sign up!  Gilt City is the local lifestyle site from the Gilt Groupe that offers memorable adventures and exclusive offers, all at insider prices.

Pictures thanks to Ben Gibbson Photography www.bengibbsonphotography.com

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Elizabeth Adamczyk