Hi, I'm Kiki... and This is My Story My Upbringing I was raised in Santa Barbara, CA by two incredible parents (an actor/writer + a beauty queen). I have two younger siblings who are total rockstars + we had a pretty magical childhood. I was a super nerd (straight A’s + an affinity for The Legend of Zelda), a theater geek (had the lead in a few school plays), + a jock (varsity basketball + ... Read the Post
MY STORY
THE BEST MUD MASK
I did it. I found the best mud mask on the planet. I have tried a billion (slight exaggeration...) different masks on my skin because I am a total skincare addict (proof of this is allll over my Instagram) and I finally found the holy grail of mud masks. ... Read the Post
VILLA BLANCA
I go to Beverly Hills a few times a year. Sometimes I go to shop. Other times I go to eat + drink. Occasionally I go to people watch. If I'm going to do all three, I always stop for brunch at Villa Blanca (want proof? check out this post from seven years ago)- a few short steps off of Rodeo Drive and you enter a bright white place to sip, dine, + stare. ... Read the Post
The best place in Beverly Hills to sip, dine, + stare.
HAIR EXTENSIONS + THE PERFECT BLONDE
I am very particular about my hair. So much so that I have been using the same colorist for 17 years + the same artist for my hair extensions for 6 years. In my opinion, both of these women are absolute masters. The Women Behind My Hair My colorist is Sarah - she is an all around badass of a female. She owns Salon Patine, she's a Redken Certified Stylist, and she passed some master stylist ... Read the Post
VISUAL INSPIRATION
Autumn's bounty on display Defiantly served al fresco Afternoons overflowing with Wine White flowers And whispered promises Slurred on the season's edge Hushed into the heart's corners Stored for the winter ahead. - Kiki E. - Inspiration is vital. Here are some images that currently inspire me. ... Read the Post
Inspiration is vital. Here are some images that currently inspire me.
VEGAN BBQ JACKFRUIT BOWL
I was craving something: Hearty. Filling. Healthy. Savory. Satisfying. A little sweet. A little spicy. Full of vitamins. Crammed with fiber. Oh... and it needed to be a vegan recipe. I was basically asking for the Holy Grail of all lunches... so I decided to create it. This Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Bowl is full of so much deliciousness (8 layers of deliciousness to be precise!). It is also ... Read the Post
