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: Kim Kardashian Receives $65,000 in Cartier Baubles From Kanye West in Paris

It appears that Kanye West fully intends to spoil girlfriend Kim Kardashian as much as possible during her pregnancy. Kim couldn’t resist tweeting about the gorgeous — and generous — gifts she received while taking a romantic couples trip to France.

Haute Secrets: Lashfully Owner Liv Contreras

Liv Contreras is the founder of Lashfully,a Beverly Hills-based beauty company that caters to the rich and famous. Liv has been a licensed aesthetician for more than 17 years. She’s an instructor of advanced aesthetics, teaching both natural and dramatic lash extensions and specializing in lash extensions for over 10 years. In addition to her LA location, she also has boutiques in Larchmont, Newport Beach and San Francisco. These are Liv’s haute secrets, her picks for the hottest locations in Los Angeles.

Lashfully Owner Liv Contreras

Liv Contreras is the founder of Lashfully,a Beverly Hills-based beauty company that caters to the rich and famous. Liv has been a licensed aesthetician for more than 17 years. She’s an instructor of advanced aesthetics, teaching both natural and dramatic lash extensions and specializing in lash extensions for over 10 years. In addition to her LA location, she also has boutiques in Larchmont, Newport Beach and San Francisco. These are Liv’s haute secrets, her picks for the hottest locations in Los Angeles.

House of Wax: Gerard Butler + Ryan Kavanaugh Attend ‘Movie 43’ After Party at Madame Tussauds

It might be an odd choice for an after party, but those who attended the shindig celebrating Relativity Media’s Movie 43 seemed to be enjoying themselves. The venue of choice was Madame Tussauds Hollywood, where stars were able to pose with wax figures while imbibing Purity Vodka cocktails (a disastrous situation, for some) and noshing on bites themed to the movie, such as luscious round of melons, big beefy balls and chili beanery.

The Sundance Diaries Day 5: Celebrity Gifting, Park City Style

Ask and ye shall receive, especially if you’re a celebrity at the Sundance Film Festival. Everyone from Naomi Watts to James Franco to Oscar winner Octavia Spencer picked up freebies in Park City. Watts and Franco were selective about their goodies, choosing only to be gifted by Samsung at their exclusive VIP suite at Village at the Lift.

Haute 100 LA Update: Reality Show About Mark Wahlberg’s Boston Restaurant to Air on The History Channel

He might be an Academy Award nominee, but Mark Wahlberg isn’t opposed to becoming the next big reality star, either. The A-list actor and his brother Donnie (best known as a former member of NKOTB) are starring in a History Channel show about their Boston restaurant, Wahlburgers.

Woman of Substance : For Love of The Game – Maria Sharapova

Don’t even mention ‘retirement’ around Maria Sharapova; This No. 2 seeded tennis star plans on sticking around.

The O.C.’S Best Hotels

See why these haute hotels are the creme de la creme of Orange County

Top 5 Presidential Suites in Los Angeles

Picking Five of the hautest locales in any city isn’t easy, but Haute Living likes a challenge. In this issue, we’ve selected the best spots in Los Angeles to indulge your passion for art, take an overnight getaway in style and power lunch like you’re one of the A-list. For full reviews on our top 5 spots, head over to HAUTE LIVING.COM/LOS-ANGELES.

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