Antonio Villaraigosa gave quite the impassioned speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina Thursday. Los Angeles’ Mayor referred to the convention as the most diverse in our nation’s history.

Baguette-mania is the only way to describe the scene that took place during Fendi’s 15 Years of the Baguette Bag celebration. The haute event was hosted by Silvia Venturini Fendi and Tommy Perse on September 5th at his exclusive boutique, Maxfield.

Bubbly was definitely being popped as celebrities celebrated at Moet & Chandon’s pre-VMA bash with G.O.O.D. in Los Angeles Wednesday night. A slew of celebrities and tastemakers attended an intimate 50-person dinner at Bagatelle in West Hollywood at the Moet Rose Lounge, LA’s extension of the Moët Rosé Lounge tour series, a private three-city, celebrity hosted supper-club tour.

After the success of The Avengers this summer, every director in Hollywood is clamoring to helm DC Comics’ ensemble superhero flick, Justice League. Brett Ratner is the latest name attached to the what’s sure to be monster movie.

Porsche Design celebrated its 40th anniversary in style with a grandiose, star-studded bash at LA’s historic Sheats Goldstein Residence on September 4th.The Hollywood Hills home, created by famed architect John Lautner, acted as a haute centerpiece for the event. Four decades of the company’s iconic style was featured throughout the labyrinth of a house, from paint-covered models wearing the brand’s racing helmets to underwater swimmers showcasing its watches.

VIPs can do their part to enrich a child’s life — and enjoy some fine wine and good conversation at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows come October. The haute hotel will be hosting UnWINEd, a wine tasting and silent auction benefitting the LA’s BEST after school enrichment program.

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “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.

Arnold Schwarzenegger might just want to terminate a new book that’s been written in his honor. Biographer Wendy Leigh is set to release “Arnold: The Early Years” on October 1, the same day the former governor is meant to release his own autobiography.

Living in Los Angeles, it’s imperative that you always show your best face. Here are the top five spots where you can make your dream of having a movie star complexion an off-screen reality.