There are certain desirable zip codes that make Beverly Hills 90210 look like a nice neighborhood in the suburbs. And, the Malibu neighborhood that seals their address with 90265 is definitely at the top of that list.

Awards season is almost upon us and you know what that means. It’s time to kick off the battle of the bulge. Let the following top 5 workouts in Los Angeles help you say goodbye to that Santa-style belly and hello to your sleek physique. Just in time for that photo op.

Ok, ok. So, I’m not pointing any fingers, but the holiday season has come and gone. I think it’s safe to say that most of us have had our fill . . . and then some. After all, it’s hard to turn down homemade cakes and treats not to mention even trying to maintain a heart healthy diet regimen during a seven-course dinner party. But sometimes less is more and that time has come. It’s time to put down the cookie, Mary. Just put it down and back away.

Maybe you consumed too many cookies, perhaps you overdid it at the punchbowl. Who’s counting, right? Well, the scale for one. If you’re having trouble buttoning that last button or you’ve suddenly noticed a muffin top, now is the time to get your but in gear. Literally. If your New Year’s resolution is to get back into those skinny jeans, here’s a list of the top five fitness centers in Los Angeles that can help you sculpt a brand new booty.

By now you must have received your fair share of New Year’s Eve invitations, found several evites clogging up your inbox and heard through the wires about the best bashes in town. Still, several of my peeps haven’t booked reservations or made any plans (I know, I know, the ball drops in less than 3 days)!

Tick tock, tick tock. The countdown to the end of the year has begun. It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes and get your hats and horns out of the closet. If you’re still looking for a place to sing a round or two of Auld Lang Syne, these top 5 haute spots will be kicking off the New Year in serious style.

The clock is ticking down to 2011 and you don’t want to get caught with no where to go and nothing to do. For those of you who haven’t made NYE plans, don’t worry. Here’s a few haute spots to ring in the new year.

Out-of-towners often laugh at L.A. architecture, citing paper thin faux-dobe houses as a reason not to dwell in the city of angels. But, it turns out that these naysayers couldn’t be farther from the truth. Los Angeles boasts the best of the best of mid-century modern homes from such superstars as Frank Lloyd Wright and R.M. Schindler. See? Haters be damned.

Last Sunday, while on a jaunt down west-side hipster hamlet Abbot Kinney, I happened across A + R, an uber modern design emporium and fell head over heels in love.