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

Top 5 Indian Restaurants in Los Angeles + the O.C.

Here are our picks for the top 5 hautest spots in Los Angeles and Orange County to find gourmet Indian cuisine when you have a craving.

Bombardier Presents the Premiere of August: Osage County

August: Osage County, one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, made its Los Angeles debut on Monday evening downtown. Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Juliette Lewis, Abigail Breslin, Dermot Mulroney, Bryan Cranston, and Ewan McGregor were among the stars on hand at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live.

Haute 100 LA Update: Tom Hanks to Receive Chairman’s Award at Palm Springs Intl. Film Fest

Tom Hanks will be feted for his work in the films Saving Mr. Banks and Captain Phillips at the 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival next month. The Oscar-winning actor will take home the festival’s Chairman’s Award at the fest, which runs from Jan 3-13, 2014.

Bvlgari Celebrates Stylists at Chateau Marmont

The Bvlgari brand honored both style and stylists last week with an intimate soiree at Chateau Marmont. Brad Goreski, Cameron Silver, Cristina Ehrlich, Erin Walsh, Jeanann Williams, Jennifer Rade, Johnny Wujek, Jamie Schneider and Jessica Paster were among those who gathered at the haute Penthouse 64.

Centennial Cookbook Serves Up the Best of Beverly Hills

To celebrate the centennial anniversary of Beverly Hills, the city has come out with a cookbook celebrating the best eateries in town. 39 famous restaurants are celebrated in the limited-edition book, including Tinseltown staples like Wolfgang Puck’s Spago and the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Haute Event: amfAR’s Inspiration Gala

$3.5 million was raised during amfAR’s gala at LA’s Milk Studios on Thursday evening. Comedienne Chelsea Handler hosted the event for her second consecutive year, which saw Goldie Hawn, Aileen Getty and Hugo Boss honored for their contributions to AIDS research.

Haute 100 LA Update: Jerry Bruckheimer Honored With American Cinematheque Award

Jerry Bruckheimer was the recipient of American Cinematheque’s 27th award on Thursday. The producer of blockbuster films such as Top Gun, The Rock, Black Hawk Down and Pirates of the Caribbean was celebrated by a slew of celebrities at the Dec. 12th ceremony, which was held at the Beverly Hilton.

Moët & Chandon Toasts the 71st Annual Golden Globes Nominees

Moët & Chandon joined presenters Olivia Wilde, Aziz Ansari and Zoe Saldana in celebrating this year’s biggest actors, actresses, movies and television shows at the 2014 Golden Globe nominations on Thursday morning. The presenters raised a glass of the ceremony’s official champagne while announcing the nominees at the Beverly Hilton.

Lucky Brand Sold to LA-Based Private Equity Firm for $225 Million

Lucky Brand Jeans has been sold by Fifth & Pacific Companies to LA-based private-equity company Leonard Green Partners to the tune of $225 million.

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