Just days before the 2013 Academy Awards, actress Charlize Theron and Toms shoes founder Blake Mycoskie hosted an intimate dinner at the Toms flagship store on Abbott Kinney Blvd. in Venice to celebrate the launch of Toms x CTAOP, a collaboration between Toms and the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP).

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence won the hearts of Academy members with her performance in Silver Linings Playbook, and she stole the show when she waltzed down the red carpet at the 85th annual Academy Awards last night in a strapless pale pink-and-white Dior bustier ball gown. Haute Living takes a closer look at the attendees’ fashion statements.

Chopard is the official partner of The Weinstein Company for major events in 2013, including the most prestigious international awards ceremonies and film festivals. The partnership and this year’s Oscar nominees were celebrated at an exclusive event held at Soho House West Hollywood on February 23.

Graydon Carter’s annual Vanity Fair Oscar-night party took place at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles immediately following the 85th annual Academy Awards. A-list stars and Oscar winners like Anne Hathaway, Jon Hamm, Robert Di Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis and Ben Affleck were in attendance.

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss recently passed away and a memorial for him was held in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre on Thursday, where Buss’ friends and family came together to remember the NBA legend.

Singer and The Voice host Christina Aguilera has sold her Beverly Hills mansion for around $13.5 million. The uniquely decorated estate was on the market for two years and was once the home Aguilera shared with her ex-husband Jordan Bratman.

The James Beard Foundation has just announced an impressive 22 Los Angeles chefs as semifinalists for the 2013 Restaurant Awards. In addition, Austrian restaurant BierBesisl received two semifinal nominations, including Best New Restaurant and Rising Star Chef.

On February 20, Swarovski launched its Atelier Spring/Summer 2013 collection at The Grove in Los Angeles with a special appearance by Nadja Swarovski, the great great granddaughter of the crystal company’s founder Daniel Swarovski.

French fashion brand Celine is set to open the doors to their new store on Rodeo Drive. Primly located between Miu Miu and Mont Blanc, the new store will feature 3,100 square feet of Parisian chic fashion for women.