Lust vs Must: Vintage Mini Dresses

Dress, Anna Sui $360
Boots,Bottega Veneta $890
Bag, Miu Miu, $515
Pearl Ring, Lanvin $481
Rose Cut Ring, Vintage $4600
Brooch Necklace, My Theresa $306
Fingerless Gloves, Alexander McQueen $470

Sailor Dress, Ruche $42.99
Shoes,Topshop $110
Bag, Monsoon Accessorize $27
Fingerless Gloves, Farfetch.com $61
Flower & Pearl Ring, Forever 21 $4.80

Rock a vintage looking mini dress this summer with a cross the shoulder bag, short boots and vintage inspired jewelry. If you're feeling extra daring, style this look with fingerless gloves as well!

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Spamalot Premieres in Los Angeles!

Monty Python's Spamalot starts tonight at the Ahmanson Theater in downtown LA! The show just ended its 4 year run on Broadway, winning multiple Tony Awards including the 2005 statuette for best musical, as well as a 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. I had the chance to see it- and it's a hilarious, laugh out loud comedy. The LA musical will star John O'Hurley, who also played the role in the Las Vegas production.

July 7- Sept 6, 2009
Ahmanson Theater
135 N. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Get $49 tickets!

Click here to purchase $49 tickets or call Audience Services (213.972.4400) and mention code ARTHUR.

Tue-Thu performances through July 16, 2009. Not valid for Orchestra Rows A-Q. Subject to availability.

Not Valid on previously purchased tickets. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

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Recession Friendly Eats: LA Edition

In this economy, some people might be having trouble eating out as much as they used to. But us Culturistas love dining out. From a hole in the wall treasure to the latest gourmet restaurant in the city, finding new restaurants and tasting different cuisines is one of our favorite things to do. So if you are looking for a good deal but also some good eats- try these restaurants in LA! Check out our other happy hour features: Here

Rush Street
“Rush Hour Premium Happy Hour”: Premium liquor and draft beer for $5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday (well drinks are $3). DJ upstairs.
9546 Washington Blvd., Culver City, (310) 837-9546, www.rushstreetculvercity.com.

Citizen Smith
This popular after hours eatery and bar features 50% off lunches and dinners on Mondays! The Southern-style comfort food is served up gourmet for it's posh LA audience.
1600 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood (310) 461-5001

South
“Recession Thursdays”: On Thursdays from 5 p.m. to midnight, $1 grilled cheese sandwiches (with potato chips), $2 pulled pork, chicken or beef brisket sandwiches (with chips). Happy hour ’til midnight includes $2 “mystery shots.”
All-you-can-eat ribs: Mondays from 5 to 10 p.m., for $12, all-you-can-eat ribs.
3001 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 828-9988, www.southsantamonica.com.

Craftbar at Craft
Chef Matt Accarrino opened a new bar at Craft where everything on the menu is 9 dollars or less! Sure they are small portions, but they promise to be satisfying. Check out the menu here: Craftbar Menu
10100 Constellation Blvd., Century City, 310-279-4180

Luna Park
Sun-Thursday nights: Blue Plate Special! Items from 10-12 dollars and drinks at 5 dollars. Follow them on twitter for even more discounts (like 50% off your meal!) Luna Park Twitter
672 S. La Brea, Los Angeles 323-934-2110

The Bazaar by José Andrés at the SLS Hotel
The restaurant has extended its DineLA Restaurant Week offer indefinitely: four courses for $45 per person. First course: jamón serrano with “Catalan style” toasted bread with tomato and olive oil or “organized Caesar salad” with quail eggs and Parmesan cheese; second course: “croquetas” (chicken and bechamel fritters) or “not your everyday Caprese salad” (cherry tomatoes and liquid mozzarella); third course: sautéed shrimp with garlic and guindilla pepper or hanger steak with piquillo pepper confit; fourth course: traditional Spanish flan with fresh cheese and fruit or assorted bonbons.
465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, (310) 247-0400, www.thebazaar.com

Ketchup
While their usual menu can get quite pricey they are offering 50% off Sundays. Try the mac and cheese, it is to die for!
8590 Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood (in the Sunset Mall). 310.289.8590

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Look of the week: Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba shows of her casual but chic style this week in Beverly Hills. She wears black skinny jeans, flats, a cute top and great accessories. Even tho shes mulitasking: carrying her daughter, a cup of coffee and a diaper bag she still looks great! Love her easy updo with a headband and hoop earings. Follow her easy style for a comfortable and chic look!

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Fourth of July Fashion!

Not sure what to wear this year for the Fourth of July? Catherine Malandrino's flag dress is the ultimate outfit to celebrate in. Inspired by Jasper Johns print, this dress has been worn by celebrities such as Heidi Klum, Kelly Ripa, Meryl Streep,and Keisha Whitaker.

To purchase the dress online and find out locations of boutiques click the link!

Happy fourth of July!

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Chic and Cheap Finds: Men's accessories at Heritage 1981

Here are some great finds for our gentleman readers this week. Grab a pair of retro sunglasses and a straw fedora (perfect for Summer) at Heritage 1981, for UNDER 25 dollars!

Fedora: Heritage 1981
Sunglasses: Heritage 1981

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Fourth of July BBQ's galore

Most of you will have or attend a July 4th BBQ or even one BBQ sometime this summer. Here are some great recipes that will save you hassle and are quite delish! Start with the perfect summer cocktail: The Pineapple Margarita. Move on to a hot dog with a twist: the Nacho Dog and finish with a refreshing and tasty frozen lemonade pie.

Pineapple Margarita recipe from Ina Garten @Thefoodnetwork.com

Ingredients:

nocoupons

• 2 cups lime juice, about 20 limes
• 2 cups white tequila
• 2 cups Triple Sec
• 2 1/2 cups fresh pineapple juice
• Fresh pineapple slices, for garnish
• Ice

Directions:

Combine the lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec, and pineapple juice. Fill a cocktail shaker or blended 1/2-way with ice and fill 2/3 full with the margarita mixture. Shake for 30 seconds or blend and pour into glasses. Decorate with fresh pineapple slices and serve ice cold.

Nacho Dog recipe from Bobby Flay @ Thefoodnetwork.com

Ingredients:

Guacamole:

• 2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
• 1 large jalapeno, finely diced
• 3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
  
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Grilled Tomato and Chipotle Salsa:

• 4 plum tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons chipotle in adobo puree

Hot Dogs:

• 8 kosher beef, turkey or chicken hot dogs
• 8 hot dog buns, split 3/4 of the way through
• 1 1/2 cups grated white Cheddar
• 8 pickled jalapenos, thinly sliced
• Fried blue corn tortilla chips, coarsely crumbled

Directions:

Guacamole:

Combine the avocados, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, oil and cilantro in a bowl and gently mix until combined. Season with salt and peppers.

Salsa:

Heat the grill to high. Brush tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill until charred on all sides. Remove from the grill, slice the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds and coarsely chop. Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, vinegar and chipotle puree in a small bowl, add the tomatoes and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Hot Dogs:

Heat the grill to high. Grill dogs until golden brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Remove to a plate. Place buns on the grill cut side down and grill until lightly golden brown, about 20 seconds. Place hot dogs in the buns, top with cheese, jalapeno, guacamole, salsa and tortilla chips.

Make Bobby's recipe REALLY easy by using your favorite pre-made salsa and guacamole.

Frozen Lemonade Pie recipe from The Neely's @ TheFoodNetwork.com

Ingredients:

Graham Cracker Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 7 tablespoons butter, melted
• OR pre-made pie crust
  

Lemonade Filling:

• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, chilled
• 1 (12 ounce) container whip topping, thawed
• 1 (6 fluid ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, keep frozen
• 1 teaspoon candied lemon peel (Optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In medium bowl, combine cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar, and the melted butter. Press firmly on bottom and up sides of pie plate. Bake for 7 minutes and let cool completely.

In a medium bowl, add chilled sweetened condensed milk and cool whip and fold gently. Add frozen lemonade and continue to gently fold. Do not let the mixture become soupy. Pour mixture into the pie crust and freeze overnight. Garnish with candied lemon peel.

To make this recipe SUPER easy buy a pre-made graham cracker pie crust at the supermarket

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Summer fun @ the Hollywood Bowl

The Hollywood bowl in Los Angeles is a great place to visit in the summer. The weather is gorgeous (though it usually is here), the sun sets later, and picnicking is the thing to do.

This summer the line up is fabulous and eclectic. From Death Cab for Cutie and Incubus to Liza Minelli, Poncho Sanchez and John Williams, all Los Angelinos will find a concert they'd enjoy. Starting tomorrow (through to the fourth), there will be a special US Birthday bash performance, complete with fireworks and special guest John Fogerty, the guitar and voice of Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Know Before you Go:
Bring a picnic (including wine)!! You can get food and drinks at the Hollywood bowl, but you will save tons of money if you bring your own.

Take the Shuttle! You can park at the Hollywood bowl for 14-30 dollars. But the shuttle costs $4 per person round trip (and you can buy those tix in advance on Ticketmaster when you get your concert tickets). Check out the shuttle schedule and pick up areas: HERE

If you sit in a box- it is super convienient to picnic WHILE you watch, but the acoustics are amazing at the Hollywood bowl, so even if you are sitting all the way in the back it will be a great show!

Tickets range from 8 to 125 dollars, check out the schedule of events and buy tickets here:
Schedule of Events, Buy Tickets

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