Laura Schreffler, Editor-in-Chief

An explorer at heart (she's officially part of The Explorers Club, a prestigious society of scientists, travelers, adventurers, conservationists, and innovators) as well as proud member of Marquis Who’s Who 2025, Haute Living's Editor-in-Chief, Laura Schreffler, has covered travel, culture, and celebrity since 2003; she has officially been serving as Haute Media Group's talent booker since 2012. When she’s not hunting for the world’s best cocktail or jumping into the Antarctic Ocean, Laura is volunteering worldwide as an animal rescue advocate. Her motto: “Life is short – make it an adventure (but also, stay in a 5-star hotel)." IG: @laurainwonderland__

Posts by Laura Schreffler

Sophia Loren on Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

On the eve of her 80th birthday, Sophia Loren decided to set the record straight. Italian cinema’s greatest icon did not date Cary Grant; she has never regretted turning down Barbarella (or playing Alexis Carrington in Dynasty, for that matter); and her infamous line, “Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti?” Oops: she never actually said it—it was given to her.

Los Angeles Auto Show

Last week’s Los Angeles Auto Show saw the debut of some of the hautest cars to come on the market in 2015. Here are the five vehicles that have us the most excited to drive in style.

Art of the Trench

We love the Burberry trench. It is a signature item: classic, yet unequivocally and unspeakably cool. It’s only a given then that the luxe British brand would launch its Art of the Trench initiative in sunny Los Angeles—a star-studded city known for being haute (and cool).

Cookie Johnson Makes Philanthropy Her Life Mission

Cookie Johnson remembers the most terrifying day of her life with perfect clarity: it was the day her husband, former NBA all-star Irving “Magic” Johnson, revealed that he was HIV positive.

Matthew McConaughey

What did you miss in the City of Angels this week? We’ll give you a hint: this week’s highlight involved a big moment for Matthew McConaughey. No, it isn’t Oscar time already.

Thanksgiving

Preparing an elaborate Thanksgiving meal isn’t for everyone. Thankfully, a plethora of haute L.A. eateries have created intricate menus for those who don’t feel like basting a turkey, prepping a pumpkin pie or whipping up mashed potatoes. Here are our picks for the best places to celebrate a stress-free Thanksgiving in the City of Angels.

Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Honors Burberry

Burberry was honored with the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style award during a typically chic ceremony on Wednesday evening.

Alexis Bittar

Alexis Bittar is a man that fully gets into the holidays—and naturally, chooses to showcase his holiday spirit through his designs. “What I love about the holidays is the sense of fantasy,” he says, adding, “That’s the whole purpose of jewelry—to play. You can explore your personality with jewelry. People uncover who they really are with the jewelry they choose to wear, because it brings out everyone’s individual sense of style.” Here, this jewelry designer to the stars reveals how he adds a little sparkle to the holiday season.

P.S. Arts

P.S. ARTS threw its annual Express Yourself benefit at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar over the weekend in support of arts education.

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