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Lizzie Garrett Mettler: Author + Founder, Tomboy Style

Online Finds and Local Faves From A "Tomboy" with Style

Lizzie Garrett Mettler has a take on style that fascinates me and the way she's defined it has made a classic point of view feel like an absolutely fresh discovery. Her book, blog....well, her brand, Tomboy Style, is a love letter to that unique essence...that special cocktail of style and substance captured distinctly by each woman or product she profiles. Everyone's brand of "Tomboy" is just a bit different and yet, there is a common thread that runs through them all. If you have it, you know it....and I can definitely relate. For me, she's nodded to something that resonates and her clever curation of this world always leaves me wanting more.

Drink To Die For: Dark and Stormy at Hungry Cat VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Hungry Cat 1535 Vine Street, Los Angeles [Hollywood] My favorite cocktail in town....Goslings black seal rum, lime juice and Bundaberg ginger beer, served on the rocks in a tumbler and garnished with a lime wheel on a toothpick.
Local Artist To Know: Karen Kimmel VISIT WEBSITE She is definitely someone to know about. She is the founder of kimmelkids.com, where she makes the coolest stencils and hosts creative crafting workshops for kids.
On My Ipod: Kisses, "Heart Of The Nightlife" DOWNLOADThis is my current favorite band, and not just because I know the band. “Bermuda” could quite possibly be the best song to drive around town windows down.
An Ocean of Flavor: Son Of A Gun VISIT WEBSITE| LOCATION: Son of a Gun 8370 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles [3rd Street] Best new restaurant we’ve tried. The shrimp toast sandwich is hauntingly good.
A Real Jewel: Loren Stewart Earrings VISIT WEBSITE These are my favorite gold studs in the world. I never take them off and am always mixing and matching them. Browse online or at Roseark, Lake and Fred Segal (santa monica).
Go-To Bottle Of Wine: Peter Michael L’Après-Midi VISIT WEBSITE I love this bottle of wine because it’s meant to be enjoyed in the late afternoon on awarm day—what can be better than that? My husband is really into California whites, he turned me onto this five years ago or so.
My Current Vacation Pick: Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Canary Hotel 31 West Carrillo, Santa Barbara [Downtown Santa Barbara] I love Palm Springs and Big Sur, but my last great weekend escape was Santa Barbara in the middle of January. We stayed at the Canary Hotel, had clam chowder at Brophy Bros., tacos at La Super Rica, rum punch at Hendry’s Beach Boathouse.
My Top Staycation Pick: Casa Del Mar, Santa Monica VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Casa Del Mar 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica [Santa Monica Beach] This is the spot we like to check into for a stay-cation. It really feels like we're in a different city.
Statement Pieces for the Table: TableArt on Melrose VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Table Art 7977 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles [Melrose] We registered at TableArt when we got married and we're still in love with our Mud Australia plates and clear glass tumblers made by TableArt, which everyone asks about.
Sensational Sandwich: Italian Breakfast, The Oaks Gourmet VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 15 North Bronson Avenue, Los Angeles [franklin village] This is a great little market and restaurant in the neighborhood with the best sandwich in town, no contest! The Italian Breakfast Sandwich (perfectly buttered sourdough toast, fried egg, burrata, pancetta and basil).