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

Haute Scene: Women in Film’s Crystal + Lucy Awards

The power women of Hollywood stepped out to toast the stars of film and television who have made an impact in the entertainment industry over the last year at Women in Film’s 2014 Crystal + Lucy Awards on June 11th. The evening was entitled “Exceptional,” which was a fitting theme given the A-list honorees. Shonda Rhimes presented Kerry Washington with the Lucy Award for Excellence in Television, while Cate Blanchett accepted the Crystal Award for Excellence in Film from Laura Dern. Additional winners included Eva Longoria with the Norma Zarky Humanitarian Award, Rose Byrne with Max Mara’s Face of the Future Award, and Frozen director Jennifer Lee with the Dorothy Arzner Directors Award. The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza-held evening was hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and sponsored by Max Mara, BMW, Perrier-Jouët and South Coast Plaza.

Haute Scene: Relativity Media’s Susan G. Komen Fundrasier

Relativity Media kicked off summer in the right way by hosting an intimate, VIP-only soiree in a private hangar at the Santa Monica Airport June 11th. The Pathway to the Cures for Breast Cancer party was co-hosted by Relativity’s CEO and founder Ryan Kavanaugh, as well as Pathway Genomics founder and CEO James Plante. After a cocktail reception and opening remarks from Kavanaugh, guests including Adrian Grenier, Emanuelle Chriqui, Alessandra Ambrosio and Amber Valletta were treated to a confetti and glitter-filled performance by pop star Kesha. The philanthropic evening raised over $250,000 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Surfs Up: Chanel Surfboard

Ride The Waves In Style With Chanel’s Designer Surfboard

Alexander Ludwig

New Bulgari brand ambassador Alexander Ludwig offers his five key style tips, describes his personal style and reveals why he needs to find a girlfriend STAT.

Larry Ellison & Nikita Kahn Host VIP Benefit for the California Wildlife Center

After buying and revitalizing the Hawaiian island of Lanai, it’s safe to say that Oracle founder Larry Ellison appreciates the wild. He took this sentiment one step further when, along with girlfriend, animal activist and philanthropist Nikita Kahn, he hosted a benefit for the California Wildlife Center over the weekend at his stunning Malibu hotspot, Nikita Malibu.

A Diamond Day in the Life: Graff President Henri Barguirdjian

A Diamond Day in the Life: Graff President Henri Barguirdjian

how to get perfect skin

The idea of perfect skin is like an elusive butterfly: it evades most of us, and flits away as soon as we think we have it. Still, perfection isn’t impossible with the right products. Here are the skincare items that will save your face.

ocean view restaurants

Everyone talks about a room with a view, but isn’t a restaurant with a view just as important? We think so, and believe there’s nothing better than gazing out at the ocean waves while enjoying a gourmet meal. Here are our picks for the best restaurants with ocean views in Los Angeles and Orange County.

las vegas itinerary

Vegas is an Angeleno’s playground. Some of the best restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, and pools in the country are just a hop, skip, and a jump away (that’s a flight or a four-hour ride in a 2014 Porsche Cayman to you). Sin City is a quick escape for a weekend of fun in the sun so maximize your time with our 48-hour Las Vegas itinerary.

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