Our Best Gifts For Your Best Girlfriends

No matter what she’s into, our best girlfriend’s gift guide offers a vast selection of perfect options for the women in your life. Whether you’re shopping on a budget or want to splurge, these 15 hand picked items are sure to please. 1. Sleep Stone Moisturizer | Kate McLeod | $45 2. Apres Ski Kit | Atlantic Folk | $31 3. Rainbow Riders | Moxi Roller Skates | $99 4. Bamboo Bowl Set | Poketo | $40 5. Tarot Card Pendant Necklace | Anthropologie | $48 6. Electric Wall Diffuser | Diptyque | $120 7. Faux Fur-Lined Suede Slippers | Sorel | $75 8. KeepRead More →

Stay at Home Gift Ideas

Whether you’re a homebody or you’re leaving your house as little as possible because of Covid, this curated list of stay at home gift ideas will keep you entertained (and comfortable) throughout the winter and beyond. PS: This is the first of our many themed gift guides so bookmark this page and check back throughout the season! 1. Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash | Aesop | $39 2. Brushed Waffle Jumpsuit | Honeydew Intimates | $54 3. Snowman Cookie Baking Set | Uncommon Goods | $35 4. The Home Edit | Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin | $24.99 5. Running Gloves $57 + Beanie $57 |Read More →

What I Loved in February 2020

A collection of things I loved in February, from beauty products and fashion to entertainment and everything in between. For Valentine’s Day and our anniversary, Billy and I usually enjoy a cake from Whole Foods or pastries from Bottega Louie. This year was different because in November Billy became a vegan. I wanted to find something sweet that we both could indulge in so I searched for “the best vegan cookies”. One name kept coming up, The Naughty Cookie and it had amazing reviews. There were a few types to choose from: chocolate chip, triple chocolate chunk, peanut butter chocolate chip, s’mores, or the samplerRead More →

52 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Every Budget

Choosing the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart can sometimes be a challenge. We’ve come up with a list of suggestions (52 of them) in a variety of price points. You’ll be able to find something no matter how long (or short) you’ve been in a relationship. Whether you’re shopping for him or her, your bestie on Galentine’s Day, or you want to treat yourself—we created this gift guide with every budget in mind. Must-Have Accessories A pair of Off-White socks are excellent for cold winter nights by the fire. ($78) The cutest croc-embossed purse comes in the prettiest shade of pink! ($348) ThisRead More →

My List of 30 Relatable Personal Goal Ideas To Try This Year

In the past, I’ve mentioned how I’m not one for making New Year’s resolutions. I believe if you want to make a positive change, it shouldn’t take the clock striking midnight to make it happen. I do, however, like to make a list of goals (these are mine from 2019) along with small things I’d like to do at the start of the new year. These are anything from tiny improvements to my personal well-being (like updating my fitness regimen and drinking more water), to organizing and deep cleaning my apartment. Then I also make a point of including fun things that will bring moreRead More →

What I Wore On My Five-Day Trip To The Big Apple

One of my favorite things about traveling is having the option of dressing differently than in my everyday life. This past December I spent time in New York City and Massachusetts, which meant shopping for winter attire. Before I left Los Angeles, I bought a Rachel Zoe leopard print coat, faux leather leggings, combat boots, a new black beanie along with a few more pieces. The thing with visiting the East Coast during the winter is that the weather is so unpredictable. I’ve been there when it’s below zero and when it’s in the upper 50s. This vacation, it was ideal—not so cold that walkingRead More →

My East Coast trip: visiting Central Park

Since I began blogging over three years ago, I’ve never taken any real time off. I’ve gone on a ton of trips, but I always found time to work throughout them. I’d wake up early and write before I started my day, head back to the hotel and edit photos or do SEO late at night (which technically didn’t feel like work because of the beautiful environments that I would vacation in). This past December, Billy and I took our annual trip to the East Coast. We spent five days in New York City, followed by time at my parents’ home in Massachusetts to celebrateRead More →

Gift Recommendations For Your Boss and Co-Workers

Coming up with gift ideas for your boss and co-workers can be a difficult task—especially if you don’t know them well. Our 20 recommendations are ideal for everyone in your workplace: the person whose name you pulled out of a hat for secret Santa (but hardly know), the cute guy you’ve been talking to, the co-workers you enjoy spending time with (outside the office), your work bestie and the boss you want to impress. These gift ideas will show appreciation and there are plenty to choose from that aren’t too personal.  1. Holiday Gifting Bar Soap | George & Viv | $10 2. Office OnRead More →

The Friendship Gift Guide (For Your Ride or Die BFFL)

Our friendship gift guide was curated for your favorite best girlfriend—the woman that knows you like no other! Whether that’s your mom, sister or the girl you met in yoga class years ago, these gifts will leave a memorable mark. Our hand selected items start as low as $20 and include a range of ideas (my favorites are the Fashion in LA Coffee Table Book, or the “Life Isn’t Perfect” Print) but in actuality, I’d love to give (or receive) any of these! 1. Getaway Weekender Bag | $50 + Travel Planner | $30 $22.99 (Ban.do)  2. BFF Necklace Set | Frasier Sterling | $68Read More →

Peep My Holiday Wish List

For the past few weeks I’ve been creating themed holiday gift guides—an annual tradition here at A Girl in LA. As I scour the web, thinking of what others will want to receive, I’ve come across tons of items I would love to unwrap on Christmas morning. Since I was a child, my mom asked my sister and I for ideas on what to get us. That turned into constructing a list of must-haves which has become a ritual I look forward to every year. Here are 15 things on my holiday wish list that I’m hoping to receive come December 25th (plus I’d loveRead More →