Where: Los Angeles
What: Nightlife PlaceList
Who: Elin Dannerstedt is the co-founder of luxury LA nail brand
NCLA who cornered the nail wrap market with innovative DIY nail art. Even more impressive is her collaboration with Queen Bey, for the Beyoncé x NCLA collection. But we love Elin most for her myNCLA app, where you can design your very own nail wraps from your personal camera roll. But where does Elin like to show off those pretty nails? Read on for her guide to LA’s best nightlife.
Founder of nail fashion product line NCLA, Elin Dannerstedt
71Above Skylounge
DTLA, $$$$
Elin Dannerstedt: I believe the US bank building is the tallest on the west coast, needless to say, you go there for the GORGEOUS views of DTLA. It feels like you’re in another world.
Delilah
WeHo, $$$
ED:I love this place and the decor/vibe inside. It feels so glamorous and very old Hollywood. When I go there, it feels like taking a trip back in time — I love it! The details in the furniture and decor is really gorgeous.
Rooftop at the Ace Hotel
DTLA, $$
ED:This place is right by my house and convenient for me. The views of Downtown LA are great and it’s a very chill place to hang. You can order drinks and they have small bites during the day that are quite good.
Golden Gopher
DTLA, $$
ED: I like this rock and roll bar in downtown. They always play good music and it’s a nice neighborhood bar.
Tenants of The Trees
Silver Lake, $$
ED: This is a great place to go with a group of friends and I always run into friends there. The cocktails are great and there are plenty of seats to sit outside. Overall a great place.
Doheny Room
WeHo, $$$
ED: Everytime I’m with my group of gfs, we always have a great time there. This club is not too big nor small, it’s the perfect size. I always like the music they play and I love dancing there with the girls.
Blind Dragon
WeHo, $$$
ED: It’s a fun place to go with my girlfriends and the private karaoke is always a good time. The entrance is through a parking lot garage and you would never guess this bar is there.
Above SIXTY Beverly Hills Hotel
Beverly Hills, $$
ED: This place is so LA. The pool, the views, the drinks, it’s relaxing there whether you go during the day or at night.
Skybar at Mondrian
Hollywood Hills West, $$$
ED: I’ve been going to this place for as long as I’ve lived in LA. I love sunny weekend afternoons there, it’s chill and mellow and has beautiful views of the city.
The Know Where Bar
Hollywood, $$
ED:This casual bar is perfect for a chill night in Hollywood. A hole in the wall that’s not pretentious and perfect to meet my friends for a couple of drinks.
Image courtesy of 71Above
Image courtesy of Delilah
Rooftop at Ace Hotel courtesy of @gomsunee
Tenants of The Trees courtesy of @giosandz
Image courtesy of Doheny Room
Above SIXTY Beverly Hills Hotel courtesy of @chealinda
Image courtesy of Skybar
Image courtesy of The Know Where Bar
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