‘Tis the season for giving, and what better way to make others merry this season than with these haute last-minute holiday gift ideas? Without further ado, its time to get shopping!

It was a busy week in the City of Angels leading up to Christmas. Leslie Mann became the first-ever Grand Marshal of the nation’s longest running holiday boat parade, Channing Tatum brought back “Team Oscar,” and a Beverly Hills landmark will close its doors for good. Here’s what you missed this week in Los Angeles.

Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark are truly the hostesses with the mostess. The best friends were the stars of cocktail-centric Drinks with Alie & Georgia on Cooking Channel, and are currently on-camera contributors for the network’s Unique Sweets, and have just launched their new online web series, “Classy Ladies with Alie & Georgia,” in which they wear lovely dresses, act posh, and take a culinary lesson in each episode. Here, the ladies give us their five tried and true tips for holiday entertaining. Bottoms up!

Every gal wants to look completely gorgeous on New Year’s Eve, date or not. For those who want to glow like the stars, check out these New Year’s Eve makeup tips from Bobbi Brown PRO artist Tanya Cropsey.

Chef Vic Casanova sat down with Haute Living to chat about his latest venture, Pistola, which pays homage to the iconic Italian eateries of New York City in the 1950’s.

The hardest part of the holidays, in our opinion, is finding the perfect ensemble to wear to any number of holiday parties. Thankfully, Lauren Bruksch, co-founder and President of Palter DeLiso, has done the hard work for us. The luxury footwear brand, beloved among celebs like Kerry Washington, Miranda Lambert, and Abigail Spencer, has recently opened its doors in Beverly Hills just in time for the holiday season, which is making Bruksch, in turn, even more festive!

Ryan Seacrest is a man who seems like he has it all. The producer, philanthropist, American Idol host, designer and radio host doesn’t seem to want for much (aside from sleep, which, given how exhaustive his schedule is, shouldn’t surprise anyone), but there are a few things he simply can’t live without. Find out what they are here.

You’ve heard the phrase ‘breakfast of champions’, haven’t you? You might be living that statement after indulging in the California-friendly morning delicacies at our top five picks for the best power breakfasts in Los Angeles. Get ready to make magic deals happen over your morning cup of Joe at these top-notch power spots.

‘Tis the season for giving! Over the weekend, stars took time out of their busy holiday schedules to lend their support to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its annual Thanks and Giving campaign.