Hollywood South vs. Hollywood North: Celeb hotspots in L.A. and Vancouver

THE MIND
Yoga: YAS Yoga and Spinning Center, Venice, 310-396-6993
Owner Kimberly Fowler presents the hybrid "Ultimate YAS class" of intense cardio (45 min. of Spinning®) along with the meditative element of "yoga for athletes" (one hour). Guaranteed to burn 1,000 calories. (US $30/session)
Clients: Julia Roberts, Robert Downey Jr., Gabrielle Reese
Hot seller: YAS Wear's skull-print, V-back, tank top (US $41.50)

Pilates: Sebastien Lagree's Pilates Plus, West Hollywood, 310-358-9491
What: Owner Sebastien Lagree operates Systeme Dynamique™, a combination of weight training and pilates with his patented Proformer™ machine (US $20/55 min.) (US $300 private session)
Product: Proformer™ (US $10,000)
Clients: Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston, Sheryl Crow, Ben Stiller

Psychic: Averi Torres, "Malibu's Psychic to the Stars™", 310-457-3157
A "universal spiritualist", Torres explains that she is "one with the truth and all religions". For more than 20 years, she's given psychic readings in her Malibu home to celebrities before their memorable walk down the red carpet. She also makes stock predictions. (US $525/30 min.; $725/hr; $10/min. phone consult for repeat clients)
Clients: Princess Diana, Ronald Reagan, Shirley MacLaine

Psychiatrist: Carole Lieberman, M.D., Beverly Hills, 310-278-5433
What: A psychiatric script consultant for soap operas Dr. Lieberman also maintains a healthy practice with celebrity clientele.
Clients: Confidential

CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
Vintage Stores: Some Odd Rubies, Los Feliz, 323-644-9088
Opened fall of 2006 and is co-owned by Summer Phoenix (Joaquin's sister), Odessa Whitmire (Matt Damon's ex-girlfriend) and Ruby Canner.
What: The shop carries dresses, gowns, tops and tunics recycled from vintage pieces.
Clients: Jenna Elfman, Patricia Arquette

Fred Segal, Santa Monica, 310-458-8100
What: A collection of boutiques and vintage stores with well-known designer labels and newbies.
Clients: Gwyneth Paltrow, Mary-Kate Olsen, Cameron Diaz

Lingerie: Macy's, 310-854-6655
What: Nancy Ganz Slimwear, Belly Band Body Briefer smooths the body under the gown; Flirtatious by Barely There Thong and Barely There Invisible Look Strapless bra
Fee: Varies

Famous Fragrance: Strange Invisible Perfumes, Venice, 310-314-1505
Custom perfume: US $2,100 for 1/4 oz.
What: Perfumer Alexandra Balahoutis uses ingredients including mimosa, jasmine, basil, Jamaican bay rum, tuberose, Madagascar vanilla, and frankincense.
Time required: six weeks
Clients: Extensive and confidential celebrity clientele list

Energy Juices: Urth Caffée, West Hollywood, 310-659 0628
What: Organic herbal teas & coffees from around the world including Peaceful Mind, Emperor's Dragon, and Golden Monkey (US $4.85/lb)
Clients: Will Farrell, Cameron Diaz, Elijah Wood

Transportation: Beverly Hills Rent-a-Car, 310-337-1400
What: Exotic car rental agency has Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Rolls-Royce Phantom
Fees: US $1,899 for a Bentley Arnage; US $399/day for a Lincoln Navigator; US $3,000 for a Ferrari Spider

Star-drenched hotels:
Chateau Marmont Hotel, Hollywood, 323-656-1010
The Peninsula Beverly Hills, 310-551-2888
Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 310-275-5200
The Beverly Hills Hotel, 310-276-2251


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