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

What’s Haute: Best of Menswear

WESTIME 8569 West Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 289-0808 Whether it’s a Hublot, Breitling, Chopard or Bulgari timepiece you’re seeking, know that you’ll find whatever luxury timepiece you’re looking for at Westime. The Sunset Boulevard mega-boutique is the premiere purveyor of luxury watches in Los Angeles, carrying more than 50 traditional Swiss brands […]

Haute 100 LA Update: Sofia Vergara Stuns in $7 Million Worth of Jewels at 65th Annual Emmy Awards

She may not have won an Emmy this year, but Sofia Vergara still looked like a million bucks on television’s most important night of the year. Scratch that: she looked like seven million bucks. The 41-year-old “Modern Family” star wore $7 million worth of platinum jewelery by Lorraine Schwartz to Sunday’s ceremony.

Nordstrom Glendale’s Opening Night Gala

At long last Nordstrom at Glendale’s Americana at Brand has finally opened its doors. The haute department store toasted its week-long opening celebration with a Tuesday evening party that also raised more than $100,000 for charity.

The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel to Host Diamond Ball for Charity

The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is not only a beautiful place to spend a holiday, but it’s also a place where you’ll feel like a beautiful person for doing something charitable. The haute hotel will host The Diamond Ball on Nov. 9, an evening benefitting the Friends of Orange County’s Homeless Pets and the Wounded Veteran Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence.

Haute 100 LA Update: Steven Spielberg to Receive Records of Achievement Award

Steven Spielberg is being honored with the 2013 Records of Achievement Award in Washington D.C. this fall. The Oscar winner is being feted for how vividly he reimagined the life of Abraham Lincoln on the silver screen in his film Lincoln.

Haute Secrets: ‘Million Dollar Listings’ Broker Josh Flagg

As the star of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listings: Los Angeles”, Josh Flagg knows a thing or two about selling luxury real estate. This fourth generation Angeleno who works for the tony firm of Rodeo Realty loves only the hautest spots in LA. Here are his insider’s guide to the City of Angels.

NYC Landmark Rao’s Makes LA Debut

It’s an iconic Manhattan-based restaurant beloved by Martin Scorsese, Jay-Z and Woody Allen and now, Rao’s has finally come to LA.
The eatery, which has been in existence for 117 years in NYC’s East Harlem neighborhood, has opened in Los Angeles’ off-the-beaten path ‘hood of south Hollywood.

A Sneak Peek of The Broad, Eli Broad’s New $140 Million Art Museum

Members of the media were treated to a sneak peek of Eli and Edythe Broad’s new downtown art museum The Broad this week, and if the hard hat tour was any indication, it’s going to be an unequivocal success. The Broads, alongside Mayor Eric Garcetti and museum officials were on hand to lead a tour Tuesday of the new Grand Ave. space, which happens to be a stone’s throw away from another heavily-financed Broad institution, the MOCA.

Haute 100 LA Update: Matt Kemp Reactivated on Dodgers Lineup

He’s back! After spending most of the 2013-2014 MLB season injured, Matt Kemp has finally returned to the baseball field.

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