Olivia Lopez first honed her voice on Lookbook as a fashion blogger under the moniker “Lust for Life.” She has since expanded into new territory as an interior decorator and creative consultant for hospitality and lifestyle brands. This work came to fruition most recently with the launch of Seco, the popular Silver Lake natural-wine bar that opened in 2024; Lopez serves as a founding partner (along with Santo Group) and the interior designer.
What is your go-to dinner restaurant?
I just went to Betsy in Altadena recently, and it was so good — the ambience was beautiful, they had seasonal salads and fire-cooked food, and they just opened a wine bar next door that’s super charming and has incredible service.
And obviously, Seco is one of them for all the biased reasons. I think it’s perfect for casual small bites; if you’re super hungry, it is quite expanded, so you can always get heavier dishes like the pastas, but we have a new summer menu rolling out — we’re almost two years old now, and we’ve really nailed down what our flavor palate is, and it’s so much brightness and salt and things that pair really well with wine. Even if I weren’t part of Seco, I think I would still love to go just because it’s so easy; sometimes you don’t want to commit to a super-expensive, huge meal. It’s a place where you can have a nice drink and dinner in under an hour if you wanted to.
