Nothing beats waking up in the morning with a stiff cup of joe. Whether you take your poison light or dark or in some instances black, let these 5 coffee klatches guide you to the best brew in L.A.

‘Tis the season and by season, I mean the party season. My mailbox has been crammed with invites of all fashions and flavors and it can be a hard for a girl to know how to fill her social calendar with so many options. However, when I received my invite to Illia’s holiday party, I knew exactly how I was going to spend my Tuesday night.

Forget the picture you have in your mind of that dreaded retail landscape: the mall. L.A. boasts some seriously stylish shopping centers, crafted with chic decor from American rustic to a modern ersatz environment. Let these top 5 shopping destinations show you that one-stop-shopping can actually be a enjoyable as well as elegant experience.

Kelly Osbourne, daughter of the OG Rock God, Ozzy Osbourne, showed that even rock royalty has a philanthropic edge. The red carpet regular showed up bright and early last week on December 1st to volunteer at Project Angel Food for World AIDS Day, with a smile on her face and an attitude of gratitude.

Girls have been crushing on skaters since the dawn of the sport. I remember several gigantic Christian Hosoi posters that graced my walls years ago (please don’t try to do the math) and the influence of the sport from music to street style is even greater today. So, it was no surprise that So Cal teens and tweens breathed a collective sigh heard all the way up the 405 when pro-skater Ryan Sheckler announced his webisode was soon-to-air on Power Balance’s internet show Double Take.

Winter can wreck a girl’s complexion. We may not have snow out here in Los Angeles but winter can be cruel nonetheless, with bone-chilling Santa Ana winds that rip right through you, wreaking havoc on body and spirit alike. If you’ve been singing the colder climate blues, cheer up. Let these top 5 spas help you warm up and chill out over the holidays.

The first night of Chanukah is upon us and you know what that means. It’s time to get your dredyl on. As soon as sundown hits tonight, Los Angeles is primed to kick off a Chanukah celebration that would make the Maccabees proud. Here’s a few highlights from this year’s festival of lights.

The first rule of party planning is: don’t get stuck in the kitchen. Unless of course, that’s your job. If you’re throwing a dinner or getting married or entertaining clients over the holiday, let these top 5 catering companies handle the back of the house. So you can shine in the front.

Los Angeles is famous for its art walks. Downtown, Culver City, and Venice all have dates when the galleries and shops that line a particular stretch of town open their doors well past dark and patrons are invited to trawl the many visual stylings within. But, why should art have all the fun? What about design?