If evidence of the holidays is still lingering around the midsection—instead of layering on your saggy sweats and calling it a day–step out in knit. No matter how you’re feeling, don’t succumb to the temptation to hide in shapeless loungewear—pick a cozy chic sweater in this season’s sexy new shapes, and stay comfortable without sacrificing your style. Tunics, cardigans and sultry slouches—we surveyed them all to find our favorites.

They’re haute and they’re hot — we know you’re knee deep in your holiday shopping and we thought we’d put together a little something to take the clock-ticking edge off. Below are five favorite gift ideas we’ve scouted out on your behalf. No one has to be the wiser that you had a little help this year. Go ahead, enjoy a little more time relaxing this season, spend a little less time schlepping in the aisles and we’ll keep it just between us.

It’s fun and fearless and dramatically fashion-forward. Go with the faux this season. It’s a fur sure thing. You’ll find faux fur lined boots, bags, vests, jackets — even dresses — this holiday, and yes, even in the semi-tropical climate of California — it’s a “go.”

Get ready for red this season—whether it’s oxblood, burgundy, poppy, crimson or cherry—the more the merrier. Not only is this extroverted color festive and apropos as always for your holiday fete, it’s hot on the list of this year’s on-trend hues for fall and winter.

As the heat of the summer starts to simmer down, don’t let your look start to lack. Meet fall head on with those transitional trends that carry you seamlessly from the warmer weather to the cool of winter — and start with lace. If your first inclination is to hesitate, let’s talk. Don’t let this dainty fabric fool you, it’s come a long way since the decorative doily, or the cream colored curtains in your great-aunt’s living room. Today’s lacy looks are flirty, feminine, sometimes even edgy, but — when done right — always becoming and on-trend. So keep reading, and let us show you why you too should look to lace.

This fall, a little leopard equals a little style, and a lotta leopard equals a lot more style. This homage to the trendy kitty is being blown out for 2010, so get your feline fix now and stock up on handbags, shoes or scarves for a touch of the wild stuff, or go all Tarzan and Jane with a show-stopping gown or printed trench. Here are three of our favorite finds in our search for haute luxe leopard.

The Art of Elysium’s 2nd Annual Genesis Event held at Milk Studios on Saturday, Aug. 28 was a huge success. The sold out event of 500 attendees included such celebrities as actor Topher Grace, actress Jessica Lowndes, socialite Nikki Hilton, musician Pink and numerous others.

Nordstrom kicked off its new store opening at Santa Monica Place with a sold out evening gala on Wednesday, August 25 that included a special 30 minute intimate performance with Grammy Winning Song-Writer and Entertainer Michael Buble.  The event raised $150,000 for Chrysalis and Children’s Institute, Inc. Guests danced the night away while being the […]