Nancy "Butterfly" Y.'s Profile

Il Teatro alla Moda features originals from the private collections of Armani, Capucci, Coveri, Ferretti, Fendi, Gigli, Missoni, Ungaro, Valentino, and Versace. This is the first exhibit to showcase Italy's famed fashion houses, and their impact on the stages of dance, opera, and theater.  Gianni Versace contributed for many years to performance art and the Versace room stands out .  Extended through December 18th by popular demand, Theater in Fashion is simply fabulous.  First seen in Rome, then Milan, and now in Beverly Hills. Stunning display of haute couture theatrics, a must see for fashion lovers.

Parking is right across the street by the garden courtyard.  This location is temporary while construction is being completed for the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in the former Beverly Hills post office building on Santa Monica Boulevard.

What's up with these low reviewer scores?  I''m leaning toward they just don't know  what their talking about.  Without having to drive out to Vegas, this buffet is one of the best deals in town.  Food here is quite authentic, though a bit too oily.  This place is huge, never a wait even if it is popular especially with lots of hungry guys at lunch time.  It is not like the best banquet places you might find in Monterey Park or San Gabriel, but this place rocks.  Don't be like my non-Asian friend that tells me he knows better and that he's been to more chinese restaurants than me.  Even if he has a thai wife, I just don't agree.  

Everything is in the buffet on most days, including crab legs, flounder, rock cod,  mussels, oysters, and prawns.   Here almost everyday for about a week with some other people, everyone was quite pleased with the food choices, great deal.  Make several round trips to load it up, including the variety of desserts and ice cream with topping options. Forget Vegas. What happens at Asia Buffet, stays at Asia Buffet.  Lunch time deals are like 8 or 9 bucks.  In a large mall, with a huge parking lot that can get pretty full.  4.5, round up.

The brand of skin care items produced by the International Dermal Institute is named Dermalogica.  Worldwide HQ is located in Carson, CA where they also do all of the research to advance skin care science.  Top notch institution and products from early on - even the packaging has been consistent quality, and no fluff needed since the beginning.  This is the product line that upped the ante; thank them for moving from a simple cold cream cleanse to a specific, targeted regiment for every skin care type.  And that started a revolutionary change to the worldwide skincare therapy industry.

Well, now they did it.  Charging for ads, $25 for thirty days.  Pretty pricey for a dated has been that didn't bother to update the interface.  Who looks back 30 days for classifies ?!  The only way to do it, customer service wrote to me was to "delete it if you want" and pay again to post it with a new date.  Going downhill fast.

Very disappointed with Ulta's online application.  Because I did not UNCHECK the box that stated that I am under 18, the application which was FINISHED except the reference information has to be started ALL OVER AGAIN.

I spoke to the IT department, who stated his name was "John" and said he would open a trouble ticket.

To have the DEFAULT SETTING at "under 18" is just stupid WITHOUT making it CLEAR and STAND OUT to the applicants.   John stated that he's never heard this complaint before. Obviously, this happened many times over, and no one bothered to let corporate know about this ineffectual process.  John's reply was well, you don't have to apply again. That goes without saying, obviously!  I informed him that I would not be applying again, but I would be notifying corporate. Those that had multiple skills and valued their own time, would just forget it.  How many do not start all over again, this very tedious process to apply again?  

Initially, I saw an online job board and phoned the local store in Brentwood.  It is the store in the East Bay of San Francisco county, north east of Danville.  The ad stated to contact the manager at our Brentwood Salon at 925-513-8183

The manager brushed off my call by stating that the position was filled, rather than directly me to the online web site application process for future openings, and in line with corporate policy.  When I go to the online process, now this happens.  Very impersonal corporate culture, for personal beauty services.  Both Ulta staff I talked to on the phone were in "bored corporate zombie" default mode while employed by this organization.

Undoubtedly, almost ALL OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATIONS EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM that is easily fixed by your web designer.  

I was in IT, and was very careful in my online application, and in fact I was told by Massage Envy  (which probably offers better facials as well) that my online application was great, very thorough.  Contacted by Massage Envy, and am in interview process with them right now. SHAPES brow bar saw my online resume, and contact me as well.  Thanks for nothing to Ulta's ineffective and tedious online application process.

Who wants to work or go to a place when they are treated like another cog in the wheel?  An efficient, well run, well structured organization is what I am seeking. Overall, experience with Ulta is lacking.  Good luck with the Ulta's stated goal of opening 1000 stores in the U.S., you'll need it.

It was ok, a friend wanted to go with an online coupon deal so we went to the Venetian Brunch.  Our table had a nice time together, though everyone agreed that the main dish is a bit too easy to be in a cooking class.  Basically an egg scramble that is placed into the oven to bake. Salad is passed out rather sparingly - one tong pinch so I didn't get any of the crab at all.

No cooking nor kitchen tips on knife handling or using herbs as some of the other reviewers wrote about. Reason why we picked this class is because of the tiramisu. Were told the recipes would be emailed, but no reply when I inquired about it a few days after the class. Tiramisu was not sweet enough anyway, I guess I can find a recipe elsewhere.

Very pretty spa on the corner of Robertson.  Brand new, clean, white, and silver with lots of flowers.  Five treatment rooms, all are private and have their own doors. Facials, lash extensions, massage, PCA peels, permanent make up, waxing, etc. Special packages - Bridal, Sitting Pretty, Perfect Mom, Ideal Break for Dad, etc.  Spa Sky works often with the luxury hotels in the area, providing services to the hotel guests and travelers. Nice and friendly staff, very cute spa space.  Also, a changing room with your own private storage lockers, and a Serenity Tea Room in the back with comfy chairs, carpets, refreshments, etc. Southwest corner of Robertson, south of Wilshire, metered and street parking.  10 am to 10 pm Tuesday - Sunday, closed on Mondays.

Altered 2 new dresses, and a pair of pants.  Tailor is fairly neat, good job though not excellent.  I had a great deal only because I was introduced to this place by the yelp coupon they had $25 for $50.  It was purchased orginally because I wanted to clean my white leather jacket,  but they didn't do it  because they send the leathers out to clean.

Exclusions were not listed on the coupon, I would say that they should do that when offering another coupon.  Luckily, the coupon came in handy for the right time for the other items as well.  Price is about average if I didn't have the coupon, great deal with.

There is a small alley with a parking lot, I just swing in there when I stopped by.  Staff is friendly, pretty nice and all.  I may return with other items as it was not bad at all, or I might find a place closer to home.

This is a nice space, our group was in there for an event and it went well.  Upstairs space, outdoor patio and furniture is quite nice.  I heard compliments about the spacious venue, service and drinks were good and not overly sweet.  The managers appreciated having our group there and we had a nice evening.  Open parking lots on Selma, $10 for a weeknight. Other than that, I would consider returning here more often.  If you like the W Hotel, but looking for something a little low key, I would recommend looking into this space for an event or night out.

Fun after hour club.  Some people came over after Vanguard at 2 am.  Music is good but it is very casual, not dressy at all.  Basically a medium to large size room that is dark with a bar and stools at one side.  Plenty of room to dance the Friday night I was there.  DJs are cool, they were having fun too.  This is between a 3 and a 4 for me, so rounded up for the music and laid back attitude.  I would have like it here in my college years.  There is a parking lot right by the entrance, not sure what the parking cost is.