Olivia Perez - The Window

Olivia Perez's City Guide

Olivia Perez is the founder and Editor in Chief of Friend of a Friend, a lifestyle media publication founded on the notion of discovery. Perez launched the editorial destination in 2015 and has since collaborated and partnered with many influencers, celebrities, designers, and brands.

Raoul’s

Photo: Courtesy of Raoul's

“Raoul’s is a Manhattan staple. It’s my favorite place to go, especially for a night out with friends. It’s a cozy atmosphere with the best steak frites I’ve ever had.” -Olivia Perez

Address

180 Prince St, New York, NY 10012

Contact

212.966.3518
http://www.raouls.com/

What To Wear To Raoul’s

The Row

The Row Women's Sternley Shearling Coat

$5890

Ben Taverniti Unravel Project

Ben Taverniti Unravel Project Women's Distressed Cashmere Turtleneck Sweaterdress

$1530

Gianvito Rossi

Gianvito Rossi Women's Glossed Leather Knee Boots

$1595

AGMES

AGMES Women's Patrice Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings

$520

Mare Salon

Photographed by Stephen Busken

“This salon is filled with some of the best hairstylists in L.A. I’ll never trust anyone else with my hair.” -Olivia Perez

Address

152 N Wetherly Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90048

Contact

424.274.3479
http://www.maresalon.com

Go Greek Yogurt

“Go Greek Yogurt is my guilty pleasure.” -Olivia Perez

Address

452 N Bedford Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Contact

310.278.8643
http://www.gogreekyogurt.com

Moon Juice

“A health food store with everything from green juices, donuts, and their infamous ‘sex dust’.” -Olivia Perez

Address

2839 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Contact

213.908.5407
https://www.moonjuiceshop.com

Hollywood Bowl

Photo: Courtesy of Los Angeles Philharmonic Association

“You’ll be hard pressed to find a better concert-going experience after hitting this classic outdoor amphitheater. Bonus: you can bring in your own picnic.” -Olivia Perez

Address

2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Contact

323.850.2000
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/

Cinespia

Photographed by Kelly Lee Barrett

“I’ve been going to Cinespia’s screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery since I was in high school. From movies like Mean Girls to Beetlejuice, it’s the recipe for a perfect Saturday night.” -Olivia Perez

Address

Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Contact

323.221.3343
http://cinespia.org

What To Wear To Cinespia

Sonia Rykiel

Sonia Rykiel Women's Le Baltard Large Leather Tote Bag

$880

Barneys New York

Barneys New York Women's Pima Cotton Crewneck T-Shirt

$70

Ace & Jig

Ace & Jig Women's Johnny Geometric-Pattern Cotton Jumpsuit

$315

FiveSeventyFive

FiveSeventyFive Women's Crisscross-Strap Suede Sandals

$125

Y7 Yoga

“I’m a yoga fanatic and go to Y7 every morning no matter what coast I’m on – the heat is just right and the playlists are always incredible.” -Olivia Perez

Address

8270 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Contact

818.425.8448
http://www.y7-studio.com

Scout

“Scout is my go-to vintage store in L.A.—it’s incredibly curated between eye-catching designer pieces to their line of classic t-shirts.” -Olivia Perez

Address

8021 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Contact

323.461.1530
http://scoutla.net/contact/

Rose Café

“A Venice Beach staple, Rose Café is my favorite lunch spot for either a meal with friends or for a grab-on-the-go snack their marketplace and bakery.” -Olivia Perez