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 100 LA Update: Angelina Jolie’s ‘Maleficent’ Has $170.6 Million Opening Weekend

Being bad never looked so good for Angelina Jolie, whose new Disney film, Maleficent, had a massive opening weekend of $170.6 million worldwide. The tale of Sleeping Beauty’s evil queen, from said queen’s perspective, raked in $70 million domestically in 3,948 theaters. Overseas, the live-action fairy tale fared even better, earning a whopping $100.6 million.

Haute Event: The NRDC’s Thought for Food Benefit

The Natural Resources Defense Council threw an environmentally-friendly bash on Thursday evening with its Thought for Food benefit, which celebrated safe and sustainable eating. Amber Valletta, Isabel Lucas, Aloe Blacc, Michael Richards, Teddy Sears, Adan Canto, Alan Horn and Ron Meyer were among the guests who enjoyed the sourced farm‐to‐table dinner, which, fittingly, took place at the site of the City’s Main Street Farmers Market in Santa Monica.

Monique Lhullier Hosts Glam Luncheon at Melrose Place Boutique

Monique Lhuillier threw the ultimate girls luncheon to celebrate the arrival of her pre-fall collection and to unveil her Melrose Place boutique’s new windows.

Haute 100 LA Update: Leonardo DiCaprio Auctions Off Space Trip for $1 Million

Someone (OK, most everyone) sure thinks that Leonardo DiCaprio is out of this world, so much so that he paid $1 million for the chance to fly into space with the Oscar-nominated actor.

Haute Secrets: ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’ Star Evan Jones

This week we’ve featured the haute secrets of Evan Jones, who is starring in Seth MacFarlane’s western comedy A Million Ways to Die in the West, which hits theaters tomorrow, May 30th. I

AFI to Honor Jane Fonda With Lifetime Achievement Award

Jane Fonda will follow in the footsteps of Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg when she’s honored with The American Film Institute’s 42nd Annual Life Achievement Award on June 5.

Haute 100 LA Update: Brad Pitt Attacked at ‘Maleficent’ Premiere

Brad Pitt was meandering along, smiling supportively at partner Angelina Jolie and signing autographs during the Hollywood premiere of her Disney film, Maleficent, when he was suddenly attacked by troublemaking bystander.

What’s On My Desk: Murad Founder Howard Murad, M.D., FAAD

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our weekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.

Fred Segal Lifestyle Centers Opening Across America

There’s big changes in store for the Fred Segal brand now that former David Yurman and Juicy Couture CEO Paul Blum and Evolution Media Partners have taken over. The company’s new partners are planning to reinvent the California-centric brand by building 10 major “lifestyle centers” across the United States over the course of the next five to seven years.

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