Originals

CANDACE NELSON

OCCUPATION: Founder and Pastry Chef, Sprinkles MY STYLE: Simple and modern with an appreciation for good color I LOVE L.A. BECAUSE: It’s the ideal place to raise young kids because you can always get outside and there are so many incredible parks and beaches. The Fountain Coffee Room at the Beverly Hills Hotel The Fountain Coffee …

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Wreck-It Ralph

One Mom’s Review Wreck-It Ralph is tired of being the bad guy in his video game. He doesn’t have any friends because everyone is scared of him. I thought it was a beautiful story about Ralph’s journey to acceptance and friendship. My husband later told me he thought it was about a midlife crisis. So …

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EMILY WAGNER

OCCUPATION: Actress, Designer, Writer and Artist MY STYLE IS: Comfy and super relaxed. I wear things I can make art in and not freak out if it gets painted on! I’m not afraid to wear neon pink pants with a red tee—I love to take a risk here and there. And I live in Cynthia …

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ELIZABETH STEWART

OCCUPATION: Stylist MY STYLE IS: Lots of color and things from India to decorate my home. In my closet, I have a lot of dresses, army boots, and Balenciaga. I LOVE L.A. BECAUSE: I love the beautiful homes, weather, and pools! Farmshop After shopping for decidedly off-the-farm goods at Brentwood Country Mart’s luxe boutiques, why …

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AMANDA LUTTRELL GARRIGUS

OCCUPATION: Fashion journalist MY STYLE: I like to work an Audrey Hepburn simplicity but with a model-off-duty ease and a hint of Alexander Wang-esque edge. My home is all about the children and our dog, Lucy, a Belgian Malinois mix that we rescued when Sophie was a baby. I would describe our interior aesthetic as …

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MARLIEN RENTMEESTER

OCCUPATION: West Coast Bureau Chief of Lucky Magazine and founder of LE CATCH MY STYLE: An artful mix of high, low, and vintage I LOVE LOS ANGELES BECAUSE: The city has an entrepreneurial laissez-faire spirit. It affords an amazing quality of life, and I love that I can go running in a million different directions right outside my …

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KIMORA LEE SIMMONS

OCCUPATION: Designer, Entrepreneur MY STYLE: An urban, metropolitan mix of high and low fashion, with varying energies I LOVE L.A. BECAUSE: Both Los Angeles and New York have a lot to offer in terms of culture and art, but I love L.A.’s environmental feel and the mix of cultures Il Pastaio Gourmet magazine called Il …

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AYUMI SAKAMOTO

OCCUPATION: Mother MY STYLE: Classic, modern, simple. Lacoste, J. Crew, Petit Bateau, or James Perse during the day for chasing Alessandro around the playground. I try to mix things up with fun hats, scarves, jewelry—things I can take off and pack away if my son gets muddy! For evenings and special occasions, I look for things …

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MEGUMI NAKAJIMA-CALDWELL

OCCUPATION: Founder, Room to Read Tokyo MY STYLE: When it comes to fashion, I keep it simple, chic, and modern. My favorite brands are Shanghai Tang and Tory Burch. For our home, I like a contemporary modern look with an Asian twist. Both my husband and I love collecting modern art and also Asian antiques, which blend …

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YUKI MORI RUTNER

OCCUPATION: President/CEO, YM Design Studio LLC STYLE: I like a mix of styles—vintage and modern, hot and cold colors, and high-end brands with something picked up at a flea market—both in my fashion and home. I also like mixing style elements from different cultures, but usually stick to a basic, muted color palette with one pop of …

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