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

Jessica Alba Toasts the Golden Globes’ 70th Anniversary with 2004 Vintage Brut Moët & Chandon

Jessica Alba, Megan Fox and Ed Helms were on hand Thursday morning to celebrate the Golden Globe Awards’ 70th anniversary — and they did so in style. The trio, who announced the 2013 nominees, sipped Moët & Chandon Imperial from signature golden goblets at a very early hour of the morning, joking and toasting each other as they walked off the stage.

Haute 100 LA Update: David Geffen Makes $100 Million Donation to UCLA

David Geffen has has made another massive monetary donation in the name of charity this year. In addition to pledging $30 million to the MPTF, he has now made a donation that establishes a $100 million scholarship fund that will cover the cost of education for the best students attending UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine.

For One Night Only: 6 LA Chefs Infiltrate Abigaile for Kitchen Takeover Tasting

Six of LA’s finest chefs came together this week for a unique gourmet food fest in Hermosa Beach. Abigaile restaurant will open its kitchen each month to top toques from around Los Angeles, and Wednesday night was its inaugural Kitchen Takeover session.

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ Tops 70th Annual Golden Globe Nominations

It came as no surprise that Steven Spielberg was the leader of the pack when the 70th annual Golden Globe nominations were announced this morning. The Oscar-winning director’s Lincoln earned seven nods, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Daniel Day Lewis) and Best Supporting Actress (Sally Field).

Susan Sarandon and Andre Balazs Open SPiN at the Standard

Susan Sarandon’s kitschy and cool ping pong club has finally arrived in LA. The Oscar winner and André Balazs hosted the grand opening of SPiN on Tuesday evening at the Standard Downtown.

Haute 100 LA Update: Mark Wahlberg to Produce Hacker Movie for Universal

Mark Wahlberg has logged on to a new project for the dot com generation. Along with Stephen Levinson, the Oscar nominee will produce an untitled hacker film at Universal Pictures loosely based on a recent GQ article entitled “The Hacker Is Watching.”

What’s On My Desk: Mr. Chow Co-Founder Michael Chow

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.

Haute Event: Celebrity Couples Have Haute Date Night at Producer Jennifer Klein’s Annual Holiday Party

Jennifer Klein’s haute annual holiday party was the go-to destination for celebrity couples on Saturday. Christina Aguilera and Matthew Rutler, Chris Evans and Minka Kelly, Christina Hendricks and Geoffrey Arend as well as Lauren Graham and Peter Krause all enjoyed the seasonal festivities at Klein’s private home.

Haute Chef: ‘Top Chef’ Star Chris Crary to Helm + Partner in Members-Only Club 41 Ocean

Chris Crary, Haute Living’s pick for rising chef of 2012, is making major moves in the food industry. The Viceroy’s chef de cuisine will not only be the head chef at Santa Monica’s newest members-only club, 41 Ocean, but he’ll be a partner in the business, as well.

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