All in Orange County

Condé Nast Awards Mendocino's Romantic Gem

Perched high on a bluff top overlooking Smuggler’s Cove and the Pacific Ocean, the Brewery Gulch Inn is a bed-and-breakfast property that is cathedral-like over the dramatic Northern Mendocino coast. Constructed in 2001 from 150-year old redwood that was eco-harvested from the bottom of the nearby Big River, the romantic inn is scenic and aesthetically refreshing. It is surrounded by serene gardens and restored wetlands.

It’s no wonder the Mendocino Coast’s romantic Brewery Gulch Inn is one of the recipients for the Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

Losing Your Hair? 6 Ways To Save It

Losing hair can affect your self image and esteem. But there are some remedies, both in the course of daily living and thanks to technological advancements. While the aging process, stress, genetics, diet and other factors can lead to hair loss, there are numerous ways to promote healthy hair growth even while in the midst of losing hair. Here are 6 ways to promote the growth and maintenance of healthy hair:

From Employee To Entrepreneur: Becoming Your Own Boss in 2021

Maybe you’ve dreamed of launching your own business for years, but couldn’t summon the nerve – or the capital – to pull it off. Perhaps 2020 proved disastrous to your career aspirations when the company you worked for downsized or shut down altogether – and out the door you went. Either way, 2021 could be the time to ask yourself this question: Are you ready to go from employee to entrepreneur?

Spring Cleaning You May Have Missed

Every year, as the flowers begin to pop up, the grass gets greener and the birds start tweeting, thoughts turn to shedding the drudge of winter, cleaning up the house and enjoying spring. While annual spring cleaning is a ritual many observe, there are some tasks that you might not have thought of that really take your annual wipe down and de-clutter to a whole new level.

Salon Distancing: Tips to Reopen

If beauty professionals are to return to their jobs and work in an environment that is safe for staff and clients alike, significant changes will need to take place representing a shift to a “new norm” or 2.0 version of the industry.

Tips to Overcome Challenging Times With Gratitude

Hard times can make it challenging to feel grateful for what you have. During these difficult times it might be hard to remember that we do have a choice in who we are being. Every thought, every moment gives us an opportunity to choose who we want to be. I want to be happy today. Here are 4 simple tips Mary offers for unlocking and experiencing the pure and simple gratitude of being, which people may find especially helpful in these times.

Doctors on Improving Women's Health During Stay-at-Home

National Women’s Health Week (May 10-16th) is a national effort to raise awareness for easy and manageable steps that women can take to incorporate healthy changes in their lives. Now, more than ever, it’s vital for women to be informed of ways that they can improve their quality of their lives. Nationally acclaimed health experts provide tips for women to address common issues they often ignore.

Self-Care Starts With Self-Worth: Simple Steps to Overcome Pandemic Depression

May is Mental Health Awareness month and Americans are struggling with loneliness, stress, and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can nourish and strengthen your short- and long-term health with personal care and preventative health measures that are easily applicable to your daily life with these simple steps.

Maison Kitsuné Paris Now In LA

Maison Kitsuné is thrilled to announce its first pop-up in Los Angeles this February 2020. The Paris-based fashion brand and music label led by co-founders and creative directors Gildas Loaec & Masaya Kuroki, is excited to make waves at Platform in Culver City, featuring seasonal collection drops, limited-edition collaborations and community-driven events.

Face Washing Mistakes That Can Age You

Skincare is a unique process for everyone. Beauty routines range from the systematically meticulous to borderline nonexistent. But the truth of the matter is that no matter where you lie in the skincare spectrum, you could be making mistakes that cause your skin to age simply by washing your face incorrectly.

3 Ways To Guard Against Betrayal

Betrayal comes in many variations: a friend gossiping about a secret you shared in confidence; a relative taking advantage of your hospitality to steal from you; a spouse engaging in an affair.

 But regardless of what form betrayal takes, the results share something in common.

Are Vitamin Infusions Worth All The Hype?

We’ve all been there! We overdo it during celebrations, during sports or at work. If you are desperately in need a cure for a hangover, dehydration or exhaustion, IV drip spas are where people can get a cocktail of nutrients injected directly into their bloodstream via an IV, and they are actually all over the United States. Also called vitamin infusions, these vitamin injections are sometimes simply given as a shot (like if you were to walk in and get a flu shot at your local drug store).