Designers have got the blues this spring. Denim has been revamped and reworked for everything from shirts and skirts to even handbags. Gucci, Prada, Lanvin – all have stocked their shelves with denim handbags.

Fretting over how to woo your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Well, fret not, Romeo, for even established joints renew vows to sweep patrons off their feet with special menus, and exclusive packages. Everyone’s heart flutters when their senses are treated to the richness of a meal, the sparkle of a gem, or the feel of crisp white sheets in a penthouse suite. So this Valentine’s Day, don’t look too far to find the perfect way to spoil your loved one with the little luxuries this city has to offer. Depending on whether your approach to love is grand, refined, or adventurous, here are a few ideas to get you started on your journey to an epic Valentine’s Day 2011.

It’s practically summer in LA right now. Today, the Americana in Glendale was filled with leisurely shoppers strolling the cobblestoned lanes sipping on iced teas and smoothies. So what’s a gal to do on a lovely sunny January day in Los Angeles? Enjoy the weather, of course! To help with the cause, here are a few suggestions of what to do this weekend.