Every year, George Lopez and his celebrity friends take to the links and raise money for his charity, The Lopez Foundation, and this year was the Fifth Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic and the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championships , which took place on Monday, May 7th, at the Lakeside Country Club in Burbank. And [...]

ShroomTech Sport and China’s five gold medals in track and field at the 1993 Olympics have something very important in common. How did a track and field team with dismal success in the past dominate the Olympics? Cordyceps sinensis. It was the 1993 Summer Olympics, the world’s gaze turned towards Beijing, China. Chinese athletes Wang [...]

In honor of the 84th Annual Academy Awards, Secret Room Events produced their 2012 Academy Awards Style Lounge, held at the L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills on the beautiful rooftop, where celebrities, VIPs and media indulged in products ranging the latest skin care technology and products, clothing,  jewelry and more while enjoying the beautiful view of [...]

LA’s The Place attended the annual WOW! Creations Lifestyle OSCAR Gifting Suite, which took place on the rooftop of the L’Ermatage Hotel in Beverly Hills, leading up to the Academy Awards. Watch the video above to see all the vendors who presented their brands and products to Hollywood!

“Distinctive Assets Official Backstage Grammy Gifting Lounge“ Create a free slideshow with Picnik! > LA-based Distinctive Assets, the original entertainment marketing company which began the phenomenon of celebrity gifting and swag gift suites over a decade ago, once again presented the official backstage gifting lounge and gift bags for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Always [...]

In anticipation of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, various celebrities including nominees, actors, singers, musicians, director and writers attended the Red Carpet Events LA Style Lounge, which took place at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills on Feb. 8th, 2012.

LA’s The Place recently discovered The Artisan Group, a community of talented artisans who have turned their passions into businesses that represent their hearts and souls. Their handcrafted products were in the gift bag for the 69th Annual Golden Globes and stars loved the fanciful jewelry, items for home and bath, scents from around the [...]

Whether you need stationary, paper goods, wearable art or handcrafted notebooks with paper from around the world, The Artisan Group has it all. These designers has their items in the GBK Golden Globe gifting lounge. The Bees Kneez Valerie Guerrero founded The Artisan Group in early 2011 as a means for many different artisans to [...]

Some of the lovely items in the GBK gift bag for the Golden Globe Awards included from The Artistan Group included bath and body products from these artists: Piccolo Paradiso Rosalba Berardi is the founder and creative inspiration behind Piccolo Paradiso a line of artisan luxury soap. Rosalba lives Chicago, with her husband and twins. [...]

Sometimes it’s those special touches that make a house a home. Check out some of the whimsical items from The Artisan Group of designers for one-of-a-kind items for your special place you call home… Java Jane Designs Andie Dietz, founder and owner of Java Jane Designs, does more than create personalized gifts. As her customers [...]

This was the sixth year in a row that we attended the Sundance Film Festival which started with us checking into our room at the Waldorf Astoria in the Canyons a short complimentary shuttle ride into Main Street and Park City where all that is Sundance takes place. We come to Sundance every year to [...]

Onnit™ Labs is changing the game in the world of nutritional supplements. Their flagship product, ALPHA Brain™, has sold over 2 million capsules since its August 2011 debut, thanks to the support of high profile partner and comedian, Joe Rogan, and a variety of other respected industry players. Its newest products, ShroomTech™ Sport, designed to increase [...]

NVEY ECO attended the GBK Gifting Lounge in Beverly Hills this past week, and demonstrated their great brand on celebrities, who all loved it and took home a gift bag full of their great organic cosmetics. NVEY ECO  is an Australian company that has created a  collection of high performance, long-lasting, certified organic makeup from [...]

FLOS makes LA’s The Place THElist 2011! Lighting should be both functional and artistic. Renowned Italian lighting manufacturer, FLOS, has perfected this concept bringing both functionality and an abstract form of art into their new product line, which is showcased in their new showroom located on the historic Robertson Blvd. Chairman and CEO of FLOS, [...]

Great Holiday Gift Idea! Similar to the proverbial couch with a black hole, is the gap in between our car’s seat and the center console in our car! How many times have you dropped personal articles such as lipstick, credit cards, money, jewelry, your cell phone, etc., and found it nearly impossible to retrieve it? [...]

Hi, I’m Brittany Reimann with LA’s The Place Showcase TV, and I am here with one of our Top Picks for 2011, the Whatchyagot Bag! The Whatchyagot Bag has revolutionized the purse and bag industry, by making an organized and compact bag, that is functional as well as stylish. We all know how hard it can be [...]

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2011! The colorful Ice-Watch collection of playful yet functional timepieces are taking the celebrity fashion world by storm. Ice-Watches are available in so many colors of the rainbow that many fashionistas or fashionists have an Ice-Watch to match every outfit or mood. Ice-Watch’s Newest Collection for Fall & [...]

When you walk into the Byu-ti Salon in Santa Monica, it feels like you have stepped into a sanctuary, for you and your hair. With the sparkling white walls, contrasting dark wood accents, and chic decorations, it is no surprise Byu-ti has been voted number one salon in Santa Monica in the “Hair Salons” category by [...]

Secret Room Events, Roger Dubuis, and Garth Fisher MD/Biomed Spa of Beverly Hills, hosted the 2011 Red Carpet Style Lounge in Honor of the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, at the SLS Hotel in the Sulphate Hotel Ballroom, on June 3rd. The ballroom was filled with goodies and gadgets for the celeb clientele, and was buzzing [...]

Summer is almost here and its time to update your swimwear to make heads turn at your upcoming pool and beach soirees. Voda Swim’s bikinis and exotic one-pieces are certainly making a splash.  Their 2011 collection includes fun colors and accents like yellow sunshine, pink lipstick and pearly whites paired with turquoise and tiger’s eye [...]

Julio Guerra and Julie Acevedo know the importance of the long-time Latin tradition belly binding and have created Juju Band, a modern version with cute designs for those looking to carry on the practice on with their babies. What is Belly Binding? Belly binding has been used by many cultures around the world for more than 100 [...]

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010! In a sea of delightfully emerging all-natural alternatives to previous chemical solutions for home cleaning products, GrabGreen is a standout. Grabgreen has an entire line of biodegradable, recyclable, extremely effective products that do a great job of cleaning – and are scented with amazing aromatherapy scents such [...]

Fashion-oriented individuals gain the opportunity to delve into the fashion industry through the eyes and experiences of expert panelists at AFINGO.com’s Behind the Seams Fashion Industry Forum on Nov. 20 in Los Angeles. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Raleigh Studios, four panels will discuss and share their insights and hard-won wisdom on a multitude of [...]

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010! Urban Decay Cosmetics started when co-founder Sandy Lerner was unable to find a purple or green nail polish for her eclectic tastes. Wende Zomnir, Executive Creative Director and Co-Founder of Urban Decay met up with Sandy Lerner and found herself mixing nail polish in her Laguna Beach [...]

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010! It is a great technological age in which we live.  The home anti-aging skin care market encompasses a lot of new choices. But how do you decide which ones are best? The top choice seems to be LightStim, a breakthrough technology for fine lines and wrinkles that is changing the way that [...]

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Cinzia Designs continues to expand its collection of eyewear and accessories, even seasonally changing offerings, and due to its amazing quality and designer-ready look, the pieces are a perfect gift idea for the holidays. Cinzia Designs’—a division of Europa International—Trendies Collection gives men and women alike a variety of eyewear pieces and accessories. [...]

Do it yourself floral design is about life, style and reclaiming the natural brilliance and beauty of any space through fresh flowers. Do it yourself floral design and DIY flower arrangements have become ways for flower enthusiasts, hobbyists and homemakers alike to experience the joy and power in the art of floral design. Finding a [...]

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010! SONY has done it again, this time utilizing all of their cutting-edge, innovative technologies and applied them to the next generation of  personal pocket videocameras. SONY electronics has released the SONY Bloggie, a high-definition touch camera, capable of shooting beautiful high-quality HD footage and  photos…at the same time! [...]

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010! Bluetooth earpieces have become a necessity - many states have already implemented wireless communication laws. Whether you use them just for driving, or for multitasking and constant communication, Earloomz combine advanced Bluetooth technology, superior comfort, functionality, and pop culture images and artwork to allows you to express your style [...]

As I prepared to sell my house in Glendale, I thought I had only one major decision to make: whether to sell it myself or go through a real estate agent. Little did I know how much more I had to take care of before I could sell my house in Glendale, California. Fortunately, I [...]

The Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel is more than just a place to store your luggage while you explore the local attractions and rest your head at night. As a world-class accommodation, the Marina del Rey Marriott offers all the modern luxuries you expect from a Marriott property, mixed with the cosmopolitan details of today’s [...]

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010! Each season women are bombarded with a seemingly endless plethora of  shoe styles to choose from, and we are told you can never have enough! In a fashion conscious culture where wearing the same item of clothing too many times is tantamount to style suicide, a cluttered [...]

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010! The Aminach line of adjustable beds, sofa beds, sleeper beds, day beds, and couches combine trendy and chic designs with the latest breakthroughs in sleep technology for beds that are both attractive and welcoming. At its flagship U.S. store, Aminach brings comfort, style, and function to your [...]

There’s no denying that whatever the Kardashian’s have, they have it good. To celebrate their new season of shows, Khloe‘s wedding with Lamar Odom, and Kourtney‘s new baby, WOW! Creations the girls  were given exciting gifts to enhance their luxurious lifestyle. WOW! Creations has won a spot in LA’s The Place Top Picks for the [...]

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) has been the number one martial art in Los Angeles for more than twenty years. The best BJJ West Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu School is located on Lincoln Blvd. in Venice and features expert instruction by Fabricio Werdum and Lucas Pires. Learning West Los Angeles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from these two [...]

* An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010 Set in the understated elegance of the St. Regis Monarch Beach, Chef Michael Mina’s Stonehill Tavern is as accessible as it is beautiful, with personable service and expansive views of the pristine California coast. In the evenings, guests will be treated to a truly grand scene [...]

An LA’s The Place 2010 Top Pick! You may already know that wheatgrass is one of the healthiest products you can eat or drink, but as it turns out, its benefits extend to your skin. Vitale Skin has harnessed the natural properties of wheatgrass for use in their Green Skincare line, where it detoxifies and [...]

Amid the daily hubbub, it’s sometimes easy to forget that we Angelenos live in some pretty extraordinary surroundings. Fortunately for us locals, Terranea, the luxury oceanfront resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, serves as a reminder that paradise awaits in our back yard. Terranea is an LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010.

Have you found that you have teeth that desperately need to be replaced? Not to worry! Smileworks in Redondo Beach, under the care of Dr. Blake LaBounty, has your solution: Dental Implants in a day. A dental implant is much like a real tooth but has an artificial tooth root.  It is surgically placed into [...]

Earthflora’s goal is this: to bring the beauty and the rejuvenating properties of plants and trees to your home or office, all without the potential allergy risks or the upkeep costs. Throw in an eco-conscious commitment, and you get a company custom-tailored to modern demands.

Christopher Drummond has created a new cosmetic line for The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, named Christopher Drummond Beauty. The professional makeup artist formed the makeup line in response to many others that are filled with toxins like bismuth oxycholoride, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Drummond’s new line does not contain any negative or [...]

Designer handbags are forever going to be in style. Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Chanel are just some of the household designer names women carry around day to day. Some women though, have these bags just stored in the closet collecting dust. And if that’s you, FashionPhile is just the thing you’ve been looking for. In [...]

In the field of modern dentistry, there is a world of difference between mediocrity and excellence. Dr. Blake LaBounty and Smileworks Advanced Dentistry Center in Redondo Beach is one of the nation’s most cutting-edge, technologically-advanced dentistry environments to offer everything you need for complete dental health care. Dr. Blake LaBounty is a dentist who not only has the [...]

Kathy Ireland, who’s billion dollar empire includes Fabulous Florals, shares Do It Yourself design tips here on her website. Anything you need from custom designs to bulk flowers, Kathy is dedicated to bringing you the freshest, most high quality, gorgeous flowers that are available.  We spoke to Kathy Ireland and talked about her new company, Fabulous Florals here [...]

Tishbi Handcrafted Jewelry Nothing says it like jewelry. The jewelry collection from David Tishbi uses gorgeous, natural gemstones such as amethyst, topaz, garnet, diamond, pearl, moonstone, quartz and tourmaline to create such vibrant and colorful pieces..at amazing prices! Being green-friendly, David Tishbi offers their jewelry boxes made from 100% recycled materials, and $1.00 per box [...]

Eco Pet Solutions, Inc., a family owned and operated corporation whose mission it is to innovate new environmentally friendly pet products, has pioneered a new solution for pet potty problems. The concept behind “Potty Park“, the new creation from Eco Pet Solutions, Inc., is fairly simple. When your pet is unable to reach the outdoors, [...]

On Jan 28-30 the classy, white couches of Suite 511 in The London Hotel in West Hollywood cushioned some of Hollywood’s most luminous stars and designers. One wall showcased a collection of Maggie Coulombe’s sleek, cool fashion line, and in the opposite corner, Michael Marcus cosmetics were on display in all their brilliant colors. As [...]

Voted as a favorite in Oprah Winfrey’s O Magazine in The O List as a great gift under $100 and featured in People Magazine as a pick for Guilt-Free Shopping, TOCS watches are in demand due to their ‘recessionista’ factor. TOCS watches are bold, playful and make a statement without making a statement on your [...]

Whether naughty or nice, some of today’s hottest celebrities were treated to incredible gifts at the official H&M Artist Gift Lounge, produced by On 3 Productions. Held backstage on December 11th at the historic Madison Square Garden in New York City, the H&M Artist Gift Lounge was part of the celebration for Z100’s Jingle Ball [...]

What do Charlie Sheen, Bruce Willis and many of Hollywood’s ‘Hot Men’ have in common? The answer to that lies just under their pricey designer clothes where you will find Bend the Rules underwear, a hot item with the Hollywood “it” crowd.  They love the luxurious fabric, trendy look and fabulous fit. Hollywood A-list men, and even [...]

With many choices under $80, Company 81 fashions fill your Christmas list without emptying your pocket. If you’re looking for budget friendly Christmas gifts, Company 81 matches cost consciousness with the best in fabrics, styles and washes, articulating an overall vintage feel in the line. They bring their refreshing style to everything they make, including [...]

Each year, Distinctive Assets gifts 25 top celebrities, whether they are naughty or nice, with a special holiday gift box filled with the best Santa has to offer.  As one of the world’s most visible athletes, Tiger Woods has been on their recipient list for quite some time (and many times in the past). They [...]

Who says boys don’t make passes at girls who wear glasses? We dare anyone to call you “four eyes” when you’re sporting a set of frames from Selective Eyewear Elements , aka “SEE”. Great frames can bring out your eye color or your bone structure and it certainly adds a kick to your overall look [...]

Sunshine Botanicals and their balance of nature and science looks to be a marriage that can go the distance. Created through natural ingredients (and without animal testing) these skin care products offer powerful solutions that can easily slide into the schedule and demands of hectic modern day living. Pumpkin Power Peel Pumpkin Power Peel is [...]

LA’s the Place is about promoting companies that are green and eco-friendly. Earthflora.com, offering artificial and preserved greenery to rejuvenate your mood and transform your space, is one of these businesses we proudly stand behind. Earthflora is the perfect solution to creating your own Garden of Eden or tropical scenery in the desert or a perfectly [...]

Need weight loss fast and organically before the holidays? Or a solution for weight you gained over the holidays? Dr. Kent Holtorf of Holtorf Medical Group Inc., who specializes in treating ailments using vitamins and natural hormones, has a weight loss program sure to help you drop those stubborn pounds by assisting your boosting your body’s [...]

Have someone on your Christmas list that has a ‘need for speed’? We have the ideal gift for that special person sure to light up his or her face – a gift certificate to K1 Speed’s Go Kart racing track. K1 Speed revs up the go kart experience for the kid or the kid at [...]

Distinctive Assets was backstage once again with their amazing gifting suite in support of the 11th Annual “A Home for the Holidays”. The special,  produced by Steven Spielberg and Henry Winkler, continues to tell heart-touching stories about foster care adoption, to help raise awareness for this important social issue. The Distinctive Assets gift lounge  was also about raising awareness [...]

In the case of a medical emergency or some unfortunate accident, you may become unable to speak for yourself while being tended to by EMTs and other doctors. With A Very Special Heart or A Very Special Globe, all of the talking will be done for you. What It Is A Very Special Heart is [...]

Crack the code to having luscious, starlet-looking eyelashes and eyebrows once and for all with code.ai’s revolutionary lash and eyebrow growing products. Code.ai requires no prescription, has zero side effects and contains the highest level of beneficial ingredients on the market. They offer 3 different products for your specific needs. Start now and you’ll be [...]

Want your skin to look radiant this holiday season but have no time for extensive treatments? Dr Gabriel Chiu’s Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery or better known as BHPS are offering phenomenal and fast peels to get you looking in the ‘spirit’ that are medical-grade, administered by certified medical estheticians and customized to your needs giving [...]

When it comes to impressing with stories of what we did over the summer, Dr. Charles Schwarz and his wife Niki Han have us all beat as they opened Tikkun Holistic Spa (www.tikkunspa.com) to the welcoming embrace of the Santa Monica community. Tikkun, which opened on May 28th, rests adjacent to the 3rd Street Promenade [...]

Give the gift of beauty, or treat yourself. Does your skin look a little spotty after long summers of fun in the sun? Then it’s time to start treating your overly sun-exposed skin with ELASTIderm Decolletage System from Obagi Medical Products. ELASTIderm Decolletage System is a new skincare system designed to reduce those unwanted blotches. [...]

Tap into the essence of nature’s healing ability just like the stars do with Am I Dreaming aromatherapy kit from celebrity aromatherapist Dr. Sharon. The kit helps rid your body of stress, anxiety, and fatigue by helping you relax, rebalance, and rejuvenate. Included in the kit are: aromatherapy oil (10ml), an aromatherapy candle, the Aromatin [...]

Not only is our newest columnist, psychic and medium Cheri Mancuso, incredibly equipped to assist in metaphysical matters but she is a newly published author.  Coldspring, a literary nonfiction based on a true story with karmic connections, is co-authored with Cheri’s partner and metaphysical practitioner, Jon Scarano. Coldspring, an ultimate love story, chronicles three documented [...]

They say the best gift is something someone won’t buy for themselves. I believe this one qualifies! Southern California residents looking for the best way to entertain out-of-town guests need only look up in the sky for the answer. Airship Ventures Zeppelin Eureka, the only commercial passenger airship flying in the United States, will be [...]

Become a published author without college or even high school education. The Scribble Press’ Author/Illustrator Kit is the signature kit for creating a professionally bound paperback book with a typeset cover. Kids write and create their own story and illustrations. Then, they can just send the book back to Scribble Press in the enclosed envelope [...]

Katy Perry’s MTV Unplugged CD/DVD set is officially out! You can hear see all seven of the tracks here, courtesy of www.MTV.com. The songs include “I Kissed a Girl,” “Waking Up in Vegas,” and the premiere of “Brick by Brick”. Watch them and enjoy. We love Katy!

When you combine a slipper with a shoe, you create Oobees, comfortable slippers that you can wear inside and out. Oobees can be worn on all floor types without the fear of falling or losing the comfort of a slipper. Available in sizes youth 9 ½ to 10 ½ ladies in a wide range of [...]

As one of LA’s The Place top picks for Christmas Gift Ideas for 2009, we have the perfect  gift idea for the little starlet or little jet-setter in your life. Noodle Head is reinventing the plush animal toy concept by utilizing them as tools for creativity, comfort and convenience without sacrificing fun. They carry cuddly animal [...]

Seagate provides new ways to safely store and protect your music, photo and video files plus more with FreeAgent Desk and FreeAgent Go. These sleek external hard drives back up and encrypt your data so that it is always available for you. This is a brand you can depend on and trust. FreeAgent Desk The [...]

Lightning may not strike twice but Europa International has successfully launched two new eyewear lines with Trendies by Cinzia and Redeux, both manufactured by Cinzia Designs. Cinzia Designs was founded in 2002 and is a division of Europa International, allowing the brand to benefit from Europa International’s 30 plus years of eyewear manufacturing experience in [...]

Finally, a chic shawl that doesn’t require clasps, buttons or ties to stay put! The perfect cold office companion or outfit accessory to a night out on the town in Los Angeles, The Shōul by Casual Essential is a soft knit fashion essential that offers a convenient and stylish alternative to bulky shawls, jackets and [...]

Are you or someone you know at a difficult crossroad with a relationship in your life? Have you just lost a loved one and have unfinished business with them? Are you feeling frustrated with your current work and know you have a greater purpose to fulfill? LA’s The Place is proud to introduce you to [...]

We live our daily lives here in the United States, safe and secure, while at the same time, thousands of miles away, our best and bravest young men and women are risking their lives for their country. They face danger on a daily basis for months and months at a time. Let’s do our part to show our [...]

Some say the measure of a man’s success lies in his ability to concentrate. With the technological advances of NeuroSky, this can finally be put to the test. NeuroSky is the company who has developed this amazing new application of the power of concentration for Mattel’s newest toy, the MindFlex Game.

Fun and funky, comfortable and sturdy, Fatboy furniture has filled a niche. Really good things never go away and Fatboy brings it back to stay in a big way! Fatboy has burst onto the scene by redesigning retro with their modern take on lounge furniture and beanbag chairs. Orginating from the Netherlands, Fatboy is penetrating [...]

Adobe Systems, makers of the bestselling video and photo editing software in North America, have now released the newest version in their line of video editing with Adobe Premiere Elements 8. It is available as a standalone product or bundled together in a single retail package with its photo counterpart, Adobe Photoshop Elements 8. The [...]

Adobe Systems, makers of the bestselling photo and video editing software in North America, have now released the newest version in their line with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8. It is available as a standalone product or bundled together in a single retail package with its video counterpart, Adobe Premier Elements 8. The bundle successfully integrates [...]

As a former model and actress, I was introduced to the airbrush makeup application process on set and absolutely adored the results of it making my skin look flawless but in the early 1990’s, it was just a special treat when you booked a job and got your make-up done by the professionals. With Luminess® [...]

Silk’n SensEpil™, the breakthrough at-home beauty device that puts the power of long-term hair removal in the palm of women’s hands. For pain-free, effective home laser hair removal using light energy! Hair removal…Say those two little words to most women and the response is a big sigh and then an emphatic, “Ugh!”  For centuries, women [...]

It’s not the fountain of youth but it may just be the next best thing. Protandim is a unique blend of phytonutrients that has been shown in a published, peer reviewed human study to eliminate the age-related increase in cell aging factors. The groundbreaking pill supplement, tested in clinical trials by noted scientist Dr. Joe [...]

Carbon water and on-site recycling at Fashion Week? Oh yes, being green was the hottest  trend at the Spring 2010 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held last month in New York City. O.N.E Water, as the official sponsor of the glamorous event, was a prime example of Fashion Week’s eco-consciousness. O.N.E. Water, which offered 500 ml [...]

Always a favorite with the stars, GBK Productions, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, honored the 2009 Emmy Award Nominees and Presenters with their Annual GBK Emmy Gift Lounge. GBK presented A Luxury Bazaar for the Senses, held at a gorgeous, private estate in Beverly Hills, and, as always, gave back to charity [...]

From the preparation of rehearsal to fittings to interviews in the week leading up to the Emmys is demanding and stressful, but many of Hollywood’s hottest TV stars made visiting the WOW! Creations Emmy Gift Lounge a top priority despite their hectic scheduling.  Emmy-nominated stars, reality stars, VIP’s and hipsters from many of the nominated [...]

Fall 2009 brings the beginning of the big award shows and this year’s Emmy nominees are as talented and fabulous as ever! While it’s always an honor just to be nominated, it’s only natural that not taking home the big prize on September 20th feels bittersweet. But the biggest stars will surely not be disappointed [...]

By Susie Salva Boston based pop-punk rockers Boys Like Girls release their sophomore album “Love Drunk” on Columbia Records, which is thoroughly intoxicating. These four friends didn’t have to look far for inspiration when it came time to record “Love Drunk” the long-awaited follow-up to their self-titled Columbia Records debut. The band knew how much [...]

Fatboy, the designer of hip yet functional furniture and home products, has released their Dutch design bag line, a unisex collection of bags for a very broad range of age (www.fatboy.com). Already selling in over 80 countries, the Netherlands-based company known for their modern take on beanbag chairs is now bringing that eye for inventive design [...]

Some of the most exciting action at the 36th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards happened away from the cameras, as On 3 Productions produced the Official Presenter Gift Lounge. The gifting pleasure happened backstage at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, August 28 through August 30, 2009 throughout rehearsals and as CW Television Network [...]

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, lead singer Luke Pilgrim of pop rock band Last November stopped in with LA’s The Place while gearing up for the band’s first west coast tour, to share his destined love with In & Out Burger, how he longs to play scrabble with Mick Jagger, and confirms the rumors that a [...]

Santa Monica’s newest yoga studio, YogaCo is truly a breath of fresh air in more ways than one as it sets itself apart by being the largest green studio in Santa Monica, offering unique yoga classes like Daddy&ME and recovery yoga and most importantly in these economic times, asking donation only class fees.  Although yoga’s popularity has yielded many generic, commercialized studios, YogaCo is [...]

While a day at the spa is supposed to ease your tensions, searching for the right one can be just as anxiety ridden as that stress you’re trying to escape from. i Medspa opened the doors on a new facility in April of 2009 at Plaza El Segundo and offers the ultimate in care without [...]

Celebrity pooches get spoiled today in Hollywood! As the dog days of Summer fade into Fall, Distinctive Assets will be delivering special gift bags to twenty-five of their favorite pet-loving stars.  Every dog indeed has its day … especially in a town where diamond-adorned canines are nearly as famous as their celebrity owners! On August [...]

Surgery-free cleavage without wearing a super-engineered traditional bra?  Yes, your worries are over gravity taking it’s toll or sagging after weight loss or pregnancy since Beautiful LiftR adhesive bra has hit the market.  They even have a water-resistant version to look your most alluring self in a bathing suit as well. Beautiful LiftR by Moonlight [...]

For women looking to redefine their hair as fall approaches, they need only remind themselves “There’s no place like West Hollywood”, as renowned stylist and color Marco Pelusi’s thriving West Hollywood locale (www.marcopelusi.com) has all the answers. He’s literally devoted his entire life to hair and now the denizens of Los Angeles are benefiting from [...]

Nespresso (www.nespresso.com), the leading innovator in luxury-portioned espresso introduced Nespresso CitiZ, a new line of espresso machines that bring an urban sensibility to your kitchen while offering high quality espresso with the touch of a button. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re paying 5 bucks a cup to stand in a line, you’re undoubtedly ready [...]

With the calming feel of the office’s cool yellows and greens and their friendly and reassuring staff, Sunrise MedSpa makes everyone from the elite of LA to the locals of Glendale feel at ease. Offering a large selection of services, Sunrise depends on both eastern and western medicine, courtesy of Dr. Won to properly determine [...]

We will be bringing you an entire section of the magazine devoted to helping you find new and innovative products for all aspects of your life where you will be able to click on the category of your interest to see a display of great products, then click on the product to find out more, [...]

Do you suffer from eyelash envy every time you see a woman (or even some men for that matter) with thick, long, full gorgeous eyelashes that make their eyes irresistible?  LAs the Place has found the solution to being green for luscious lashes and we know where you can find it in LA. neuLash is [...]