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

Los Angeles Haute 100 Update: James Franco, Tom Hanks, Eva Longoria, Ben Affleck and more

Our annual Haute 100 list is a compilation of the most influential individuals in business, technology, fashion and entertainment. We don’t have to search far to find the 100 most intriguing and successful people in Los Angeles, but It can be quite a task to keep up with them. As such, a yearly update simply isn’t enough.

The Sundance Film Festival

Where do Hollywood’s biggest stars go to escape the SoCal sunshine (yes, you heard that correctly) and indulge in a little snow bunny-style glamour? That would be the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Gwyneth Paltrow Opening a Swanky Blow-Dry Bar in Brentwood

Hot on the heels of successful blow-dry only beauty salons like Rachel Zoe’s DreamDry and Ali Webb’s DryBar, Gwyneth Paltrow has decided to jump on the bandwagon and open her own blow-dry shop in Brentwood. The new business venture is a collaboration between the Goop founder and her stylist, David Babaii, as well as her trainer, fitness guru Tracey Anderson.

Two of LA’s Hautest Restaurants Opening Outposts in Newport Beach

Two of LA’s hautest eateries are making their O.C. debut this summer and opening new locations in Newport Beach. But which restaurants are they? Read on and see!

Haute 100 LA Update: Amy Pascal Honored with ‘Icon’ Award by the LA Gay & Lesbian Center

Amy Pascal has been honored by LA’s Gay & Lesbian Center as the “Icon” of 2013. The Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chair was honored at a ceremony held at the Beverly Wilshire on March 21 alongside designer Ralph Rucci and Lenworth Poyser.

A Beautiful Mind – Dr. Gabriel Chiu

Dr. Gabriel Chiu takes us on an aesthetically pleasing tour of his haute life

Superman’s Schedule: Dwight Howard

Take a peek inside an active day in the life of LA Lakers star Dwight Howard

Topman, Sir Philip Green

Sir Philip Green Launches LA’s Topshop Outpost Like He Does Everything Else – In Style

One-on-One with the Most Charitable Woman of 2012, ‘The Neighbors’ Star Jami Gertz

She may have been dubbed 2012 “Most Charitable Celebrity” alongside husband Anthony Ressler, the Director of Ares Capital Corporation, but Jami Gertz is very much still involved in the entertainment industry. She runs the production company Lime Orchard Productions, and is currently starring in the ABC Family comedy, The Neighbors. As her show approaches its March 27th season finale, the Beverly Hills resident sits down with Haute Living for an intimate one-on-one Q&A to chat about her favorite memories from the season, whether the 80s star of films like Sixteen Candles, Less Than Zero and The Lost Boys prefers TV or film these days and what she really thought of reality star Bethenny Frankel as an actress.

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