farm fresh
Farm-to-face beauty is all the rage in L.A. Be good to your skin and the planet with Gaffer&Child’s hair and skin care line (pictured above), made of locally sourced and all-natural ingredients. Gaffer&Child features a hydrating serum, moisturizer, pomade, facial scrub and facial cleanser. Using ingredients like lavender and broccoli beads sourced from a southern California farm, the line is dedicated to providing customers with the freshest and purest products possible. Not only is this stuff great for your skin, but a portion of each purchase is dedicated to PETA. Now that’s putting money where your mouth is.
embroidered embellishments
Embroidery and patchwork are creeping up on denim apparel from jackets to mom jeans. STS Blue takes a playful approach to this trend with its Tomboy Crop jeans. The girlfriend-fit jeans feature pineapple, smiley face and heart patchwork that effortlessly punches up even the most casual of outfits. Perfect for summer (or L.A. weather), the Tomboy jeans bring an L.A. vibe to the Midwest wardrobe.
overheard L.A.
Before I discovered the Overheard L.A. Instagram account, I thought I was the only one trying not to burst out laughing when overhearing conversations like, “When the nurse injects the Botox, I need her to avoid my third eye area.” An account dedicated to posting the absurd conversations that you’ll hear only in L.A., Overheard L.A. is as hilarious as it is outrageous. You don’t have to live in the city to get the jokes and shows; even L.A. can make fun of itself once in a while.
unicorn magic
Unicorns are everywhere. Whether you’re grabbing a Unicorn latte at Starbucks or hunting down the perfect unicorn-inspired glitter hair spray at Sephora, nobody can escape this trend. Smolder Cosmetics is an L.A.-based makeup line with gorgeous highlighters and shimmery shadows that’s all about unicorns. Whether you want a light dusting with the Aurelia Pressed Highlighter or full-on unicorn glow with the Amethyst Loose Glam Dust eyeshadow, Smolder has you covered.
sweet and not so savory
What’s better than an avocado? An avocado cookie. Leave it to Angelenos to pay tribute to their favorite foods with sugar-free icing and gluten-free butter cookies. But if you’re not embracing the dietary restrictions of the City of Angels, check out La Patisserie Chouquette in Botanical Heights. From ice cream cones to deli tray cookies, Patisserie has no shortage of the sweetest food incarnations.
