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 Allie Maltese never thought she would ever need anything besides cab fare and the Big Apple’s charm and excitement, but wanderlust snatched her heart and so she set out for the West Coast in search of a sunnier, more radiant life in San Diego. A graduate of New York’s Parson’s School of Design and The Fashion Institute of Technology, Alexandra is enchanted by the aesthetic of attire. During college, she worked in the beauty and style closets at such celebrated publications as: O, The Oprah Magazine, O at Home, Seventeen and Star Magazines. Since then, she has worked in public relations in the jewelry, fashion, and tech industries. |
 
When I met Jolie and Kimi, I knew it was love at first snap. The photography tag team behind B.E. Lavish Photography, Jolie Budau and Kimi Evensen, are two wonderful, funny, smart and lively California gals who know how to have a good time doing what they love to do most: using San Diego’s [...] 
The word Velia is of Italian origin and simply translates to “concealed,” which is no surprise since it’s nestled between the Columbia/Little Italy Districts of downtown San Diego. Spa Velia provides an old-world atmosphere in the midst of the bustling city and boosts pure relaxation the moment you walk through the doors. They draw [...] 
Relaxation Room, Photo credit: Se Spa In a world where relaxation is key (and sacred if you ask me), enter the contemporary decadence of Sé Spa in the Hotel Palomar. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp District, the beautiful spa beckons functionality with a modern cool. I visited this palatial sanctuary, nestled [...] 
The holidays are here again, so why not indulge yourself and your loved ones with some of this seasons hottest beauty tools? From hair, to skin and beyond, you’ll find these helpful tools here in my 2011 Holiday Beauty Tech Gift Guide. ghd Scarlet Collection Limited Edition (Photo Credit: Ghd) ghd’s Scarlet Collection [...] I recently attended a Holiday Soiree at Drybar in Del Mar hosted by fashion company THREAD Show. It was an evening of gorgeous hair, drinks, snacks and fabulous fashion. Although I’ve been to Drybar before, I’ve never gotten the chance to get my hair coiffed and primped, so I was delighted to get to [...] 
Spa Lobby – Photo Credit: Ocean Pearl Spa The Ocean Pearl Spa, located inside the beautiful Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa, is a gem amongst its peers. The location of this particular hotel overlooks the Pacific Ocean and has the most breath taking views. So, as you can imagine, before I even stepped [...] 
Drybar San Diego (Photo Credit: Elle Communications) Please join THREAD Show’s top indie designers Concepcion, Leoluca, Love Tatumand Moderne at Drybar for a holiday pop-up shop soiree. This is the perfect event to shop for the holidays while pampering yourself! As a holiday treat to you, Drybar is offering signature blowouts complete with [...] 
Photo Credit: Spa Brezza As a writer for Miss A, I’m always on the lookout for the best of the best in beauty from my (now) hometown of San Diego and it never ceases to amazing me the wonderful things this city has to offer. Case in point: Spa Brezza. I was recently [...] 
Photo Credit: Joanna Herr Hanks A couple of weeks ago, I wrote this post in anticipation of Moonlight Chic, a fundraiser for Dress for Success San Diego. I had the pleasure of attending this fabulous rooftop event at the Hotel Solamar, and it did not disappoint. Between the cocktails and yummy food, live [...] 
Quarter Kitchen Dining Room (Photo Credit: Andaz San Diego) Luckily, San Diego is chock full of amazing and interesting restaurants serving up a selection of locally grown and organic foods. If you’re looking for a place that mixes amazing fresh food with romance and luxury, you must visit Quarter Kitchen for the perfect [...] |
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May 31st, 2012 
