We all have oracles for various areas in our lives. Dog whispering? Cesar Milan. Politics? Stephen Colbert. Life coaching? Oprah. But now, where we once ventured alone and in the dark, we find an illuminating guru, unafraid of facing long-enduring demons head on. The many horrifying afflictions caused by the evildoer known as the bra, from back fat to painful straps, are no match for Susan Nethero — bra enthusiast, aficionado, and true revolutionary.

Getting out of town, off the grid, and away from the masses is always important. Doing it right is even more important, which is why, in honor of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, we’re recommending these haute 5 spots. These are the perfect places to kick up your tired heels, lean back, and get some sun. Your waiter will be right back with that strawberry margarita – did you say salt or no salt?

It may be gray and rainy, but we Angelenos know when the sun will come back out. Tomorrow. That’s why we can prepare for our next sun-kissed adventure today! These haute 5 pools will help maintain those tan lines all summer long.

Eating out at the same old places can be, while delicious, quite dull — when you’re looking for something new, venture farther than a new dish on that same familiar menu. Instead, try one of LA’s many new dining establishments that offer a promise-land of new tastes and flavors. To make it easy, we’ve narrowed it down to the haute 5 newest.

Flowers cover all manner of situations. “Congratulations, graduate!” “Sorry I said the wrong thing (again), honey…” “Thanks for inviting me!” And the ever popular “I just brought these home because I love you.” When buying flowers that are meant to convey a message, though, it can be tough to make sure you get the right ones. These haute 5 florists are sure to get the message across just as you intended.

You consider yourself a great giver of gifts. You tracked down that old typewriter your brooding brother begged for, you always nab the best costume jewelry for your girls, you even get your boyfriend presents for no reason (read: you buy yourself lingerie). But Mom is a whole different receiver – her gift has got to be perfect because girlfriends come and go, as does your brother’s struggling writer kick, but Mom is forever. Spoil her rotten – Mother’s Day comes but once a year.

If you live in Los Angeles, you automatically speak a little Spanish – whether or not you know it. Celebrating the holidays of our esteemed southern neighbor is recommended for manifold reasons; you get to practice your Spanish, it’s a way of experiencing our closest ‘sister-culture,’ and it’s another reason to drink yourself silly on a weeknight. Happy Cinqo de Mayo, Angelenos! (At the very least, you definitely know the word for ‘angels.’)

Ah, the lost art of dressing a man. Many girlfriends take it upon themselves to help, while many men do just fine on their own, but its no secret that the joys of dressing up are fewer and farther between than they once were. Not when you’re working with custom suits, polka dots, cuff links, and impeccable ties. Here’s the haute 5 menswear list.

LA isn’t ashamed of being constantly impressed by new toys. We happily remember the advent of the “talkies,” while we email/drive past the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Santa Monica Pier, or the Hollyhock House. LA, whether we like to admit it or not, is full of historical landmarks that give us a peek into what this city once was. Like they say, know your history or you’re doomed to repeat it.