Fashion is a passion for stylist Lauren Buchsbaum. As a stylist at Nordstrom at The Grove, she has dressed some of the most famous faces in L.A. including Entourage‘s lovely leading lady Emmanuelle Chriqui. Buchsbaum herself enjoys an eclectic wardrobe—loving fashion means that she’s constantly changing things up and keeping her look fresh—with current favored brands like Balmain, Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham, Pam & Gela, ATM, Frame and Etro reigning supreme in her own closet. Says this super stylist, “I love what I do because I truly enjoy interacting with people and guiding them into how they want to be projected to the world. Men and women alike want to feel confident in all aspects of life, and sometimes fashion is the first step to helping exude our inner strengths.” Here, Buchsbaum reveals the sartorial secrets of a Nordstrom stylist.
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Where were you born: Denver, Colorado
How long in LA: 5 years
Neighborhood: West Hollywood
Occupation: Personal stylist
Favorite Restaurant: Tar & Roses
Best Sushi: Sugarfish….by far
Best Italian: Terroni
Best dessert: Banana Pudding from Magnolia Bakery
Best place for a romantic date: El Matador Beach
Best Sunday brunch: Hotel Bel-Air
Best place for a power business meeting: Bar Verde at Nordstrom the Grove- great food, balcony for people watching, and free wifi!
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? The Mondrian on Sunset
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Abbot Kinney or The Grove
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: XIV Karats
Best Spa: Burke Williams West Hollywood
LGBT Center Vanguard Awards Gala
Favorite Cultural Event: Any concert at the Hollywood Bowl- best venue. Otherwise, I favor Coachella (best music festival)
Favorite Cultural Institution: LACMA
Best Steakhouse: Mastros Beverly Hills
Best Pizza: Blaze—because I’m gluten free
Best Lunch: Urth Cafe
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: FlyWheel, Larchmont
Best Massage: My fiancé
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Uber
Best Museum/Exhibit: LACMA DVF Journey of a Dress
Describe your city in three words: Infinite Possibility City
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: The Hollywood Sign Hike
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: the Beach- any and all of them
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: The weather! Can’t beat it
