Though we’re gearing up for the end of summer, let it be known that in Southern California, it is always summer—which is why you can most certainly benefit for the seven haute looks OdadeMar’s creative director Adriana Montoya has to dispense. You’ll feel haute, haute, haute in the suits from this designer brand, which opened its first retail location in Los Angeles this summer. Without further ado, it’s time to take the plunge!

What went down in the City of Angels this week? Ryan Seacrest launched his first fashion collection, the Americana at Brand scored a Sprinkles trifecta and LA-based designer Trina Turk furthered her fashion empire by introducing a new line of luxury handbags. Get all the news here!

A haute crowd enjoyed a stylish evening on Billionaire’s Beach as Haute Living and Westime toasted the latter’s new Malibu location at Nobu on Thursday evening.

Hollywood stars stepped out for a cause on Wednesday evening at the House of Blues Hollywood at a benefit in support of Imagine LA.

Brooke Williamson and Nick Roberts wanted to bring something new to the beach, and thus, their third restaurant, Playa Provisions, was born. Their innovative idea: bringing four unique culinary concepts together in one 7,000 square foot seaside complex. Let us say, they’ve succeeded in bringing the cool back to Playa del Rey.

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our weekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.

Jennifer Meyer is a woman with good taste. Meyer, 37, is the woman behind Jennifer Meyer Jewelry, a deeply personal line of chic accessories for the everyday woman. “Ask any woman where they received or bought a certain piece of jewelry and they will tell you a story,” explains Jennifer, whose designs have been worn by everyone from Nicole Richie to Jennifer Aniston to Isla Fisher. We just had to ask the designer, who collaborated on a line of jewelry with pal Rachel Zoe that sold out in 24 hours, and who designed the ring for Courteney Cox’s recent engagement to Snow Patrol member Johnny McDaid, where she loves to shop in the City of Angels.

As everyone who lives on the Westside of Los Angeles knows, when you live in Santa Monica, Venice or Marina del Rey, you sometimes feel like you live in your own little world. The very idea of crossing the 405 for gourmet fare can be exhausting, which is why we decided to hunt for the best beachside eateries. We had a “mama mia!” moment at these five Westside eateries, which serve up some of the best Italian food in Los Angeles. Without further ado, mangiamo!

Velvet, formerly known for its classic tees, has now launched a denim line. The collection features three key styles—the Toni skinny jean, Jenny boyfriend jean and Yves Tuxedo—in a variety of shades and washes. We kid you not that the Toni in Bracken, a soft grey green, is one of the best pairs of jeans we’ve ever owned. We were lucky enough to get some style tips from Velvet’s founders and creative directors, Jenny Graham and Toni Spencer, on one of the trickiest yet simplest things to get right—finding the best jeans for your body type.