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 Presidential Suites in Los Angeles + Orange County

Don’t you deserve the best? We think so, which is why we’ve cherry-picked the best presidential suites in Los Angeles and Orange County so that you might truly indulge in the overnight stay you deserve.

Haute 100 LA Update: Kristen Stewart Appears in New Balenciaga Ad

Kristen Stewart has taken some artistically topless shots for Balenciaga’s new perfume ad. The 23-year-old actress, who has a contract with the luxe French brand, promotes the new Rosabotanica fragrance in an artful black and white advertisement.

LACMA to Host a Conversation with Diane Von Furstenberg

While Diane von Furstenberg is in Tinseltown to reveal her new exhibition, she’ll be making a pit stop at LACMA. The renowned fashion designer will join LACMA’s Fashion Council for a conversation with Stefano Tonchi of W.

Haute Event: Cartier Presents the PSIFF Awards Gala

Cartier kicked off the 25th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival over the weekend with a slew of A-list talent. A-list talent on hand included Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Bradley Cooper and Meryl Streep.

Mercedes-Benz Presents ’10 Directors to Watch’

Mercedes-Benz was the presenting sponsor of the ’10 Directors to Watch’ awards ceremony at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Sunday. John Lee Hancock was the recipient of Variety’s Creative Impact in Directing Award, while Jonah Hill earned Variety’s Creative Impact in Acting Award.

Haute 100 LA Update: James Franco Wins Film Critics Award for ‘Spring Breakers’

It wasn’t the most likely performance to win rave reviews, but James Franco is the king of the unexpected. The actor’s surprising turn in Spring Breakers playing a gangster/rapper named Alien has earned him an award from the National Society of Film Critics.

Brad Pitt + Angelina Jolie Charter Ghost II Super Yacht in Sydney

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and their brood of six had a fun family day on the most expensive yacht available for charter during a vacation in Sydney, Australia. The Jolie-Pitts had a day at sea on the Ghost II, a 120-foot Warren Sports Yacht.

Jason of Beverly Hills Creates Diamond Decanter for Wolfgang Puck’s CUT

If you have a very, very special occasion, you might want to consider heading to CUT by Wolfgang Puck at the Beverly Wilshire hotel. Jason of Beverly Hills has created a special item for use at the haute eatery, some bling to ring in 2014, if you will.

Haute 100 LA Update: Leonardo DiCaprio to Share Cinema Vanguard Award with Martin Scorsese

Leonardo DiCaprio and longtime director Martin Scorsese will share the Cinema Vanguard award at the 2014 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The two will receive the award on Feb. 6 at Santa Barbara’s historic Arlington Theatre.

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