Los Angeles
I originally grew up in Malibu, but I've been an East Side girl for 19 years. I fell in love with fashion when I was younger, working in retail, and I went to FIDM downtown to expand on that passion. I've been lucky to get great job opportunities that have always landed me in the luxury fashion world. I worked at Barneys in its heyday, Just One Eye, Helmet Lang, and now I work as a stylist for VIP client relations at Forward. I handle a lot of things, from individual clients to fashion shows, special ordering, and white glove services.
I live in Studio City with my director of photography husband and our adorable little poodle named Bert, the center of my world. My husband and I fell in love over wine, and we even got married in Chablis. He's a certified sommelier, and every trip we go on is wine-focused, which drives the restaurants we consider when looking for options.
When I try new places, I start by looking at Michelin and James Beard. I'll check out Eater as well for something less fussy. I rely on word of mouth a lot for recommendations because many of our friends are food reviewers and food-heavy people, so we’re constantly talking about food for our trips. For things to do, we see a lot of art exhibits, live performances, shows, and theater. Friends would describe me as the one in the group with the pinky up who’s always looking for well-rounded experiences. I just want it to be quality, no matter what it is. Food, show, or wine list.
My husband would describe me as very design-focused and drawn to beauty. I want everything around me to be as beautiful as I can make it. Doesn’t have to be big, just beautiful. I'm passionate about everything design, architecture, interiors, and art.
Other things about me are that I’m a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo, and I've studied for 16 years. I'm an avid reader, and I tend to pick up a lot of sociology non-fiction books. I’m always looking to learn something new, which is also how I approach experiences. I want what I do to have a connection and meaning behind it, and I always want to learn something.
30's
wine, dogs, and design
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With her eye for design and exquisite taste, Marie is without a doubt an authority on all things gorgeous and delicious in Los Angeles. Because she's lived all over the city, Marie has in-depth knowledge of what is worth a visit and what should be skipped.