Welcome to Local Hype, a travel diary where we compile a curated list of our "Hometown Heroes" for you to enjoy. Featuring the buzziest hotels, restaurants and local treasures that we've experienced for ourselves -- suggested by the city's locals. Next stop, Los Angeles.From the glitz and glamor of Hollywood to the natural beauty of its mountains and coastlines, the "City of Angels" is no doubt a must-see destination for your bucket list. Whether you're in town for work or living the tourist li...

As a plus-size editor, I've done tremendous work over the years of curating a thoughtful yet stylish wardrobe full of trend-forward pieces and chic essentials that rival the closets of some of my straight-sized friends. With limited options at my disposal since I'm above a size US 12, there are only so many options I can choose from. Thankfully, as more and more of my favorite brands and stores embrace size inclusivity, the amount of trendy, cute clothing keeps on going up. While it may be bad ...

From runway to gameplay, gaming is transcending style, music and fashion industries.  Key players in each space are coming together to gamify the way we shop, listen to music and communicate with our favorite brands.According to a recent report from Roblox, "56% of Gen Z say dressing up their avatars is more important for them than their physical style" while "84% of Gen Z say their fashion is inspired by the way they dress in the metaverse." To mirror these findings, fashion brands such as Lac...

The holiday season is upon us, and so are the parties that are landing on our calendars. Whether you're headed to an office party, a New Year's Eve event, or anything in between, there are likely many festive dress codes to go along with them. If you're in the mood to shop for new-season pieces to get you in the spirit of the holiday season, I've narrowed in on the best finds.Every holiday season, we see new takes on holiday staples, including pieces constructed from luxe materials such as velve...