v It's becoming easier to get a coronavirus test in California By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:59:45 -0400 Coronavirus: After weeks of backlogs, it's getting easier to obtain a coronavirus test in California. Full Article
v Coronavirus and smoking: How do cigarettes, pot and vaping affect infections and outcomes? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:23:53 -0400 Studies are finding that cigarette smokers are more likely to have severe cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. Many lung doctors say that doesn't surprise them much. Full Article
v Government scientist felt pressured to approve contract for work on drug Trump touted By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:42:36 -0400 A government scientist felt pressure to approve a research contract for a lab investigating hydroxychloroquine, a drug Trump has touted as a coronavirus cure. Full Article
v No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:14:59 -0400 The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus. Full Article
v Glowing blue waves lighting up SoCal coastline roll into the South Bay By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:15:08 -0400 Video and photos show an algae bloom in the South Bay producing a neon-blue light along the shoreline at night in Hermosa Beach. Full Article
v Poop may tell us when the coronavirus lockdown will end By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:30:31 -0400 Testing sewage for the coronavirus may tell scientists how much disease is in a community — and when the virus has finally gone away. Full Article
v Coronavirus is retreating in Bay Area, advancing in Los Angeles By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:33:12 -0400 The San Francisco Bay Area has seen consecutive weekly declines in the number of new coronavirus cases. Southern California has seen the pace increase. Full Article
v Column: My husband's cancer was diagnosed three days into the shutdown. Here's the silver lining By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:55:00 -0400 The news that estrogen may boost resistance to COVID-19 offered a silver lining to my husband's prostate cancer and a cure for my isolation envy. Full Article
v Who can get a coronavirus test and how long does it take to get results? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:49:26 -0400 It's slowly getting easier to obtain a coronavirus test in California — following an initial rollout marked by restrictions and shortages. Full Article
v For a coronavirus infection, doctor's orders, rest and fluids are the best medicine By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:55:03 -0400 Most people who get COVID-19 will experience mild symptoms and will recover with rest and plenty of fluids. Over-the-counter drugs can help with fever. Full Article
v The coronavirus lockdown is miserable. Rushing herd immunity could be worse By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:58:05 -0400 Yes, there are significant health risks associated with lockdown. But returning to normal life too soon and rushing herd immunity would be even worse. Full Article
v How herd immunity will help us fight COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 15:33:10 -0400 Herd immunity occurs when a large percentage of a population is immune to an infectious disease. There are two ways to achieve it: by exposing a large percentage of the population to a virus, or by producing a vaccine. Full Article
v Will we wear jeans in the future? The costume designer for 'Avenue 5' has thoughts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 09:00:36 -0500 HBO's "Avenue 5" is set 40 years in the future. Costume designer Suzie Harman's challenge: Figuring out what we'll all be wearing then. Full Article
v Fashion's missing player joins Prada as label's co-creative director By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:33:05 -0500 Belgian designer Raf Simons will share the design spotlight with Miuccia Prada at Italian luxury brand Prada. Full Article
v Here's that blue dress from 'The Notebook' that Kobe Bryant gave to Vanessa By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:07:34 -0500 During Monday's Kobe Bryant memorial at Staples Center, his widow, Vanessa, tearfully recalled how Kobe gave her the blue dress from the film "The Notebook." Full Article
v Review: Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello made an unexpected move. He put color in the spotlight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:46:16 -0500 Paris Fashion Week: For fall and winter 2020, Anthony Vaccarello also explored the fabrics — and the "bourgeois elegance" of 1990s-era YSL. Full Article
v Wearing a mask, Gwyneth Paltrow cracks a coronavirus joke: 'I've already been in this movie' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:02:14 -0500 Actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson are showing off the face masks they're wearing for air travel as the coronavirus spreads. Full Article
v Review: Doomsday chic? Here's how Marine Serre, Kenzo see you dressing for fall By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:55:30 -0500 At Paris Fashion Week, utility belts, quilting and protection from the elements offer sure-bet chic for uncertain times. Full Article
v Review: Rick Owens' puffer capes will have you hoping for a cold snap By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:00:34 -0500 Paris Fashion Week: Repurposed duvets, recycled plastics and curve-hugging cashmere add up to a stellar collection. Full Article
v An Unforgettable Evening honors Renée Zellweger, raises $1.8 million for breast cancer efforts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:34:03 -0500 The star-studded event honoring Renée Zellweger featured a performance by the Jonas Brothers. Guests included Tom Ford, Katie Couric, Lisa Rinna and Paris Hilton. Full Article
v Review: Balmain banks on bourgeois with a twist for fall By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 11:06:26 -0500 Olivier Rousteing references his Bordelaise upbringing with equestrian motifs, luxe leather and a cadre of capes. Full Article
v Kanye West holds a surprise Sunday Service during Paris Fashion Week By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 09:55:14 -0500 The rapper's musical ministry event wasn't the only last-minute addition to the schedule. His Yeezy collaboration with Adidas will be presented in Paris on Monday night. Full Article
v Review: Thom Browne goes coed and animal crazy with fall and winter '20 collection By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 13:01:24 -0500 Featuring 33 pairs of animals and one scene-stealing giraffe, the fall and winter 2020 show marked Thom Browne's first-ever coed runway presentation. Full Article
v Review: Chanel offers stripped-back, booted-up luxe for fall 2020 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 18:45:12 -0500 In a collection very much her own, Virginie Viard pays homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld. Full Article
v Reusable alternatives to the single-use stuff you use every day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 13:05:17 -0500 Recycling is good. Not using new material in the first place is better. Reduce single-use plastic and paper products with these sustainable alternatives. Full Article
v Visionary Women honors political activist-actress Jane Fonda By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 19:12:05 -0500 "We're facing a collective crisis with the climate crisis that can only be solved with a collective response," Jane Fonda told a gathering during Visionary Women's celebration of International Women's Day. Full Article
v Travel innovations that repel bugs and keep germs away By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:00:30 -0400 A wrap that also keeps mosquitoes away and a sheet that slips between you and the airplane seat are a couple of products that help keep you safe. Full Article
v Gigi Caruso began to hear the world better at 14. Now she's advocating for those who can't By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:00:37 -0400 Gigi Caruso, who was born with bilateral hearing loss, isn't just a fashion designer or USC student. She's helping those who can't fully hear. Full Article
v Valentino is offering millennials $3,900 custom white shirts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:50:22 -0400 Valentino's Le Blanc program takes the crisp white shirt from runway to reality. Full Article
v Meet the man behind Louis Vuitton's $40,500 shelves By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:00:50 -0400 Andrew Kudless is the first American to partner with Louis Vuitton on pieces for the French luxury brand's Objets Nomades collection. Full Article
v Kat Von D is sorry about that anti-vaxx post: 'I was completely uninformed' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:59:42 -0400 Tattoo artist Kat Von D also clears the air about parting ways with her beauty brand, her new vegan shoe line and her upcoming music career. Full Article
v Timeline: Kat Von D's indelible life in ink and numbers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:59:50 -0400 From reality TV to the bestseller's list to a soon-to-drop album, key moments in the life of the woman who became Kat Von D Full Article
v Coronavirus forces Met Gala postponement, L.A. Fashion Week cancellations By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:50:56 -0400 Vegan Fashion Week will livestream its runway behind closed doors. "The public event might be canceled, but the message cannot be," says founder. Full Article
v Amid coronavirus siege, California cannabis sales soar By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:59:33 -0400 Could this be the 'Amazon Prime moment' for cannabis deliveries? Full Article
v Channel Rosie the Riveter in this limited-edition jumpsuit from L.A. brand the Great By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:21:51 -0400 For Women's Month, L.A. brand the Great teamed with Cotton Inc. for a new cotton-denim jumpsuit inspired by the WWII icon. Full Article
v Still need hand sanitizer? L.A. perfume makers have some for you By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:21:58 -0400 Four Los Angeles fragrance creators are hand-blending natural, aromatherapeutic solutions to supplement soap-and-water hand washing as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Full Article
v L.A. brand creates coronavirus-inspired collection to benefit creatives who've lost jobs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:00:24 -0400 Jared Ingold wanted to help his laid-off freelancer friends. He and his design partner ended up creating a collection of T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps inspired by the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
v This is what Rodeo Drive looks like when all the rich and famous go home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:45:57 -0400 On Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills the high-end shops are closed, the normally bustling sidewalks empty because of California coronavirus restrictions. Full Article
v Fashion brands are making face masks, medical gowns for the coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:57:11 -0400 L.A. brands Citizens of Humanity, Hedley & Bennett and Michael Costello, along with New York designers Brandon Maxwell and Christian Siriano, Italian label Prada and French conglomerate Kering, are making face masks and medical gowns. Full Article
v Thinking about growing a coronavirus hiatus beard? Read this first By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:18:38 -0400 If having facial hair means you're touching your face more often, an infectious disease expert says, 'That's not good.' Full Article
v Empty malls. Closed stores. Will coronavirus forever change how we shop? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:30:11 -0400 The coronavirus outbreak has closed malls and most stores. Disputes are brewing over rent. Retail may look quite different in the future, experts say. Full Article
v Are you a healthcare worker? Crocs will give you a free pair of shoes By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:03:22 -0400 The Colorado company joins a growing list of fashion brands offering to supply the medical community battling the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
v It is the exact right time to invest in a Flowbee, and more grooming tips By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:36:01 -0400 Infomercial nostalgia, YouTube haircut tutorials and the piercing pain of at-home nose-waxing are at your fingertips. Full Article
v 100 ideas for activities you can do at home this weekend By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:31:20 -0400 Staying home this weekend? We've got some ideas. Take care of your plants, make your house cozier, help neighbors and start planning your next trip. Full Article
v Culver City's Platform offering curbside pickup for your feel-good treats, WFH cravings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:00:22 -0400 Amid coronavirus, Platform begins curbside pickup for wine, CBD. Full Article
v In lockdown hair hell? Try these at-home tricks for cuts and covering gray By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:36 -0400 Pro hair colorists and stylists in L.A. offer tips and tricks on how to best tend to hair growth during quarantine. Full Article
v Our fashion critic reviews 'Making the Cut's' winning looks: 'A shrug at best' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:26:24 -0400 Times fashion critic Adam Tschorn reviews the winning looks from the first two episodes of "Making the Cut," Amazon's new fashion competition series. Full Article
v Rodeo Drive hotel planned by French luxury retailer LVMH By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 17:28:59 -0400 The Cheval Blanc Beverly Hills is intended to be a notch above the already high-end market. Full Article
v Our fashion critic reviews 'Making the Cut's' winning looks: 'A covetable combo' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 19:04:56 -0400 Times fashion critic Adam Tschorn offers his thoughts on Episodes 3 and 4 of Amazon's fashion competition "Making the Cut." Full Article
v Coronavirus turned these costumers into Hollywood's 'mask crusaders' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 15:01:33 -0400 The coronavirus took their day jobs in Hollywood, so costumers turned to making masks to meet a shortage of protective clothing among medical workers. Full Article