From Culver Studios to Sony, neighborhood artisans, musicians, and various entrepreneurs alike enjoy commerce from an eclectic array of boutiques, cafes, and galleries upon the foliage-lined avenues, which fashion Downtown Culver City. Amongst several local treasures, Le Saint Amour is the quintessential stop for the weekly Sunday brunch outing with friends… or even dinner with a loved one. The Parisian charm and brasserie décor encourage you to settle into a chic banquette, sip a flavorful glass of Pinot Nior, and taste the essence of French cuisine; special from Chef Bruno Herve Commereuc.

The Sundaram Tagore Gallery in Beverly Hills exhibits “Elegy: Reflections on Angkor” by John McDermott until March 12, 2011. Archival pigment prints, from sepia-toned religious pictorials to silver gelatin landscapes with backlighting and foreground shadowing line the all white gallery walls of Sundaram Tagore on South Santa Monica Boulevard.

Upon arriving at 8230 Melrose Avenue, I of coarse first noticed the gigantic 9 foot neon pink Vivienne Westwood signature which serves as the store’s exterior signage. The 10,000 square foot corporate headquarters is divided into 3 main locales. While the ground floor has more than 2,000 square feet of retail space, the second floor is dedicated to a very luxurious wholesale showroom. The best part is that the rooftop event area will host several trendy outdoor events in the coming months!

One of Downtown’s best fashion boutiques, Skingraft specializes in artistic design ranging from spiked leather jackets to silk-chiffon drapery. With a birth in ‘05 and a flagship opening in ’09, designer Jonny Cota is on the fast track to fashion royalty.

Artists of music, film, and design; socialites, sports pros, and hipsters all threw back bubbles last night, Feb. 17 for the Agent Provocateur Flagship Store opening in Beverly Hills, California.

Creative mixes of what could have been Madonna and other Pop, R&B, and Hip Hop beats filled the Cornelius Room of the SLS hotel while celebrities and fashionistas alike attended the SHEER GLAMOUR Pre-Grammy Beauty Suite and VIP Lounge on Sunday, February 13, 2011. Sponsored by Uptown Magazine, renowned makeup artist AJ Crimson and celebrity hair stylist Carla Gentry Osorio hosted the year’s most fabulous get-ready-to-red carpet soiree!

Located inside one of the most charming communities in Los Angeles – Larchmont Village – is a soothing getaway, Le Petite Retreat Day Spa. While other patrons in the nearby shops sip on lattes and sift through designer labels, you can soak in a copper tub surrounded by blossoms and chat up your bestie… or enjoy a therapeutic massage with your significant other in a bungalow blessed by monks (9 Tibetan Monks from the Garden Shartse Monastery to be exact!) in this French – Asian island paradise.

Arriving late February, J.M.W. Turner’s “Modern Rome – Campo Vaccino” is moving into the 19th Century British Gallery of the J. Paul Getty Museum in Brentwood, California. Estimating at 44.9 million dollars and towering at 35.5 inches by 48 inches (90.2cm x 122cm), the 1839 original is a guaranteed win for the Los Angeles creative society.