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

heather mcdonald

What does comedienne extraordinaire Heather McDonald get up to on the weekend? When she’s not impersonating Drew Barrymore or sipping Skinny Girl margaritas poolside, she’s preparing for her summer appearance at the Venetian Las Vegas’ Lipshtick, a newly branded resident comedy series that marks the first time in the storied entertainment history of Las Vegas that the comedy stage will be taken exclusively by female performers, which debuts on July 11th. Are you ready to see what Heather gets up on the weekend? We promise you, you will laugh.

Hilary Rodham Clinton

It was a busy week in the City of Angels, which saw the emergence of a Kim Kardashian cell phone app, two parades in honor of the Stanley Cup-winning Los Angeles Kings and Hillary Rodham Clinton stopped by The Grove to promote her new book. Without further ado, here is our roundup of the hautest happenings of the week.

Rao’s

The legendary Rao’s, known for its award-winning Southern Neapolitan Italian cuisine, has finally arrived in Hollywood. The iconic New York City eatery opened its doors at 1006 Seward St., on the site of The Hollywood Canteen, and is destined to become a go-to destination for Italian cuisine enthusiasts as well as for those who want a romantic, ambient experience.

fashion tips

Just in time for summer, designer Rebecca Taylor has launched her “Little White Dress” capsule collection. As we all know, though it’s the perfect shade to best show off your summer tan, it isn’t always the easiest color to wear. Thankfully, Rebecca breaks it down for Haute Living, offering up her tips on how to wear white, as well as which dresses from her nine-piece collection are best for each body type and which iconic white looks most inspire her.

Chris Crary

With charm and wit on and off screen, and a flair for flavors to boot, Chris Crary has been winning audiences and diners over with his light California fare at LA hotspots 41 Ocean, Whist at Viceroy Hotel, and Jack’s La Jolla. This summer, the Top Chef fan favorite is taking on the next evolution of the HYDE brand at the newly opened Hyde Sunset: Kitchen + Cocktails. We sat down with this top chef to discuss working for sbe, his favorite romantic meal and what he’s listening to when he’s cooking up gourmet fare in the kitchen.

6 L.A. Spin Studios That’ll Get You Bikini-Ready in Zero Time

Spinning might be tough, but it’s one of the best way to get your bod in swimsuit-friendly shape. With summer officially approaching on June 21st, here are the spin studios you must head to to kick-start yourself into bikini body shape. SOUL CYCLE Soul Cycle has become a way of life for many Angelenos. The most expensive […]

8 Celebrity Faces of This Year’s Best Luxury Campaigns

Smart celebrities don’t just use their famous faces to promote films these days: they use them to sell everything from beauty to bags to haute couture. Here, we’ve hand-selected nine of our favorite female celebs and the ad campaigns they star in. Talk about being ready for your close up…   I. GISELE BUNDCHEN FOR […]

male fashion

The 2014 awards season saw the men of Hollywood eschewing their traditional black and white penguin suits for more eye-catching jewel tones, and the trend, thankfully, seems to have stuck. The latest to embrace this look is British star Robert Pattinson, who wowed in head-to-toe Alexander McQueen at the U.S. premiere of his latest film, The Rover.

stanley cup parade

The 2014 Stanley Cup-winning L.A. Kings may play downtown at the Staples Center, but the South Bay is the place they call home. Here are the best places to watch these hometown heroes during Wednesday’s Stanley Cup parade.

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