Los Angeles - February 01, 2008

Sweetest Things 2007: Best of the West

Sweetest Things 2007 Winners

Back in December, we presented you, dear readers, with nominees in the realms of fashion, food, beauty, arts, and culture. Facebook campaigns, attempts at bribery, and mudslinging ensued. The time has finally come to announce the Sweetest Things 2007 winners.

And the awards go to …

		SIGHT Melissa Coker Wren It’s easy to find beauty in everyday things when you’re wearing Wren. Coker bejewels her tees, makes minis from brocade, and adds a touch of satin ribbon wherever she goes.

		SOUND Jenna Phillips Mission Possible She says jump, you say how high. Over and over again. A personal trainer known for supplying giant doses of you-can-do-it, Phillips makes every workout worth it.

		SMELL Mary Odson and Lisa Ritter Big Sugar Bakeshop Of the many tasty new treats Ritter and Odson have introduced this year, nothing compares to their doughnut muffin. One whiff of the cinnamony, sugary sweet goodness says it all.

		TASTE Bret Thompson Milk Just about everyone screamed for ice cream this year. And Thompson’s homemade frozen delight found in Milkies, French macaroon sandwiches, and decadent hand-dipped bars really inspired some noise.

		TOUCH Carla Gentile Carita Scalp Treatment at Steam Salon There’s no funny business when it comes to Gentile’s deep cleansing, exfoliating, intensely relaxing Carita scalp scrub and massage — so skip the jokes about giving good head, please.