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Home Away From Home: A Skate-Inspired Hotel Suite

CasaSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:30 PST

Skateboard label Etnies is rolling into the world of hospitality. The California-based brand has designed a skate-inspired hotel suite in Laguna Beach's Casa del Camino. But you won't find any Etnies logo monogrammed sheets here. "We didn’t want to make it look like a trade show," said VP of marketing Don Brown. "We focused more on the culture of skateboarding, taking the movement, curves and shapes and injecting that into the design."

Elements include wheel tracks on the ceiling, a mirror framed with skateboard wheels, mounted skateboards for guests to use, and "Go Sk8" artwork in the bathroom. My favorite piece is the God Father Lounge Chair, a leather chair and ottoman inspired by Eames's iconic Lounge Chair, made of pieces which remarkably resemble a skateboard deck. It's part of the Skate Study House collection, which I wrote about back in 2008. Continue reading.

What's Your Favorite OC-Related Piece of Entertainment?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:30:35 PDT

Bravo just can't get itself out of Orange County. The network that's already brought us The Real Housewives of Orange County - and its countless spinoffs - is preparing a new series about "hip and stylish" 18- to 25-year-olds in the OC. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Bravo wants folks who are independent yet still have "an 'involved' relationship with their parents." Cast members could be "attending college, finding their first apartment, starting a new business, still living at home, moving in with a significant other, or recently married or 'living an alternative lifestyle.'" (You know the producers are rooting for some alternative lifestyles.)

No offense to the actual Orange County, but mining the wealth of the OC for entertainment purposes just strikes me as very 2003. Still, some good stuff has come out of there, so I'm wondering: what do you think is the greatest show or movie to come out of Orange County?

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This Just In: Lauren Conrad's Heart Is Broken

CasaSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:30:35 PDT

That's right. Get out your box of tissues and prepare yourself for this sob story. Lauren Conrad's parents have put her adolescent home, of Laguna Beach fame, on the market for a cosmic $17.9 million, according to Real Estalker. Natch, LC will be experiencing some serious withdrawal issues once the sale goes through, yearning to revisit the place that marked her entrance into "reality" television fame-dom and reminisce over the memories of undying flame Stephen Colletti and her teenage angst. If you've been wondering where LC gets her artistic streak, I should probably note that her parent's 8,000-square-foot, 7-bedroom, 6.5-bath home was actually designed by Papa Conrad himself, otherwise known as architect James Conrad. The property boasts "200-year-old reclaimed oak timbers and hand-carved stone fireplace mantels," an infinity pool seeming "to spill into the Pacific Ocean below," and superb panoramic ocean views. If you ask me, I'd say that LC has a much better eye for real estate than her parents.

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Lauren Conrad Takes Her BlackBerry Everywhere

GeekSugar — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:00:48 PST

We all know that Lauren Conrad, better yet known as LC on Laguna Beach and the Hills, is a cell phone junkie- c'mon, when isn't she glued to her phone?! In Laguna it was the LG clam cell and now in the Hills she has upgraded to the BlackBerry 8700. Just like her Kabbalah bracelet, her BlackBerry has become a staple accessory in her wardrobe! Whether it be at PR events, clubbing with Heidi or attending star-studded events with Audrina, Lauren is always carrying her phone. As long as she's not texting or calling Jason, I think I'm ok with it.

For more celeb BlackBerry action go to Blackberry Tribute - Celebs Love Them Too!, Jennifer Aniston Is A Blackberry Woman and The Blackberry Still Going Strong In 07.

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The Daily Show's Laguna Beach: The Real, Real O.C.

GiggleSugar — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:00:00 PST

In the second half of this two-part series, Jason Jones (aka J-Squared) concludes his investigation to uncover the real, real O.C. by conducting irrelevant interviews, having a public break-down, and then figuring out how to explain himself without exploiting the word "whatever" in a late night moment of discovery. Throw in a walk on the beach, a group bonfire...and dude, his work is done.

The Daily Show's Laguna Beach: The Real, Real O.C.

GiggleSugar — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 07:49:09 PST

In an attempt to reveal (or disprove?) the reality behind MTV's "reality" hit series, Jason Jones (aka J-Squared) visits the O.C. to hang and mingle with the locals. He engages in a bit of good 'ole boy golf range gossip, talks up the chicks via romantic beachside heart-to-heart convos, and conducts a shirtless on camera confessional. In short, J-Squared, like, totally gets his SoCal investigative groove on. This is the first of a two-part series, so stay tuned for tomorrow's completely unpredictable conclusion...

MTV Introduces Virtual Hills and Laguna Beach

GeekSugar — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:48:39 PST

Earlier this month, MTV jumped on the geeky virtual reality bandwagon by introducing Virtual Hills and Laguna Beach where users can interact in the same environment as the Laguna Beach characters. You can choose your own wardrobe, meet others and shop for the hottest trends. A little FYI - MTV plans to show episodes in Virtual Laguna Beach a day before they are shown on TV so you can get your Laguna fix before everyone else.

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Laguna Beach is Wrapping Things Up

PopSugar — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:17:25 PST

It's that time of the week for Laguna Beach, but tonight things are coming to a close. Make sure to check out the season finale tonight at 10 pm on MTV. Some of the kids are graduating, Chase is moving on with his band, Rocky and Tessa get into some major drama and Jessica and Cameron reunite once again. Take a look at this little clip and enjoy!

Live the Laguna Beach Life

PopSugar — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:48:25 PDT

As if reading about the Brody, LC, Kristin, Nicole saga, and watching the real life Laguna Beach drama on MTV wasn't enough, now you have a chance to be a part of the OC action. Just click here for a chance to win a trip to Laguna Beach with a guest and get a taste of the life. You'll get to stay at a chic hotel on the beach, and then jet off to NYC for a live screening of the LB finale. And just in case that wasn't enough, you will then get to party with the cast. Need a recap of who you'll be hangin' with? Check out this clip to catch up on season 3 of Laguna Beach. Good luck!

Laguna Beach Sneak Peek

PopSugar — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:25:09 PDT

The new Laguna Beach cast is getting more scandalous by the second. This week LC's sister is back... expect some major drama. Here's a clip from tonight's episode; enjoy!