For the first time ever, Vans -- a label loved by locals and just about every surfer or skater the world around -- has teamed up with a boutique to launch a capsule collection and a pop-up shop. Teaming with one of Laguna Beach's favorite surf shops, Thalia Surf, Vans has created a special line of products and apparel to celebrate SoCal and surf.

In need of a last minute hostess gift? What about the timeless and often dismissed fruitcake? Emily Smith, Chief Baking Officer of Sweet Cake’s Bakery in Ukrainian Village provides a way for locals to purchase a gift of fruitcake that is actually edible- and has customers raving about as the standout on the holiday treat menu. 

“I’ve never had a job and I don’t want one,” photographer Jeff Kauck says with a laugh. It’s not entirely true, of course, as Kauck has built a successful career based on his expertise behind the camera. To him, however, it has never felt like work; instead, it’s an expression of passion for his subjects in the food world and his love for what he does. Kauck’s food and still life photography has graced the pages of national magazines, cookbooks, and been the part of national advertising campaigns and packaging for over the last 20 years. It has garnered numerous accolades, including a James Beard nomination for his work on The Spiaggia Cookbook, as well as a Cleo Award, one of the advertising industry’s highest honors. Among the many books for which he has contributed his distinctive photography are The Salpicón Cookbook: Contemporary Mexican Cuisine; Stonewall Kitchen Harvest; Wine Bar Food: Mediterranean Flavors to Crave With Wines to Match; Williams-Sonoma Mastering: Soups & Stews; and Chocolate and Vanilla. Today, Jeff is the go-to person for world renowned chefs who want to capture their cuisine on camera. For years he has built relationships with some of the city’s most beloved culinary masterminds including Ryan Poli of Perennial, Grant Achatz of Alinea, Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia and Shawn McClain.

This dramatic Belvedere waterfront contemporary home was featured as cover home on the California Home and Design magazine August 2003.

Beautiful beaches and year round sunny weather make Dubai a place where you want to be seen looking your best. Weather during the winter months is perfect for outdoor workouts and runs along the beach. Look your best while you maintain your form by shopping at these top athletic apparel stores.

One of only 12 single family estate homes on exclusive Fisher Island.

The Burlesque trend is going strong again. Maybe because we were all craving for the comeback of soft curves after decades of skinny models, or maybe we’ve had enough of emancipated superwomen: for sure burlesque striptease queens symbolize submission and servility.

In a land where looking good is as important as feeling good, you bet your bottom dollar that Angelenos want to dress to impress, even while breaking a sweat. Not to worry. These top 5 athletic apparel shops stock some seriously stylish sports wear, whether your exercise routine involve swimming or spelunking.

Check out the recipe for "drunken noodles," a Thai dish sure to ease your hangover, from Chef Michael Ginor who currently stars in WNET/ WLIW's new show called "Runaway Chef." (Hey, it's the sign of a good night, but no one wants it to last all day!)

How do you look doing your downward facing dog? Even if looking good during your workout routine isn't your number one priority, fitness fashion has to be functional as well, allowing plenty of movement without being too tight or too loose. These five Dallas athletic shops are perfect stops to making your performance pretty and powerful.

Your thoughts may be on the impending holidays, but come next week, you’ll have 2011 on your mind. And with that comes New Year’s resolutions. Some of you may be thinking about adding a workout to your regime in an effort to fight the battle of the bulge. You’ll need workout clothes. Take a look at this list of the best athletic apparel stores in Las Vegas that could inspire you to get moving in the new year.

Whether you're a runner, a spinner, a yogi or a triathlete, you need the right clothes for what you do. And while you may know where to get a show-stopping gown or a three piece suit that makes you look like you've walked straight off a Milanese runway, visiting any one of these top 5 athletic apparel stores will get your wardrobe in shape to get you in shape.

You know it’s coming. All those articles, promotions, and TV programmes telling you how to get your post-festive season body back into shape. You could chose to fight it but more than likely you really should just take the advice and plan your return to the gym. A snazzy, new kit it will make all the more bearable—exciting even to pull on such fashionable sports wear?!—you’ll also stand out like a newbie but go with it; at least you won’t be the only one. While you’re still eating mince pies Marie Teather does the hard work for you and finds the five best sports stores in London.

People work out for a multitude of reasons like health, vanity, socializing, to tone up, or to feel younger but regardless of the reason, if you're working out, you're going to need some gear to do it right. Whether you're looking for a pair of yoga pants that really accentuates your downward dog best, or you need a pair of jogging shoes that don't result in massive blisters, you can't just hit the gym in your work clothes. Here in San Diego, we're pretty health-conscious as a whole, and workout garb is not something that's hard to find! Let's review the Top 5 athletic apparel stops paving our streets, and get to sweating in style.

Moscow is about to get into the sports spirit since very soon Russia will host Winter Olympics and the World Cup. With sporting occasions on their way, it's almost time to pop into an athletic apparel store to choose fantastic sportswear for yourself. Haute Living selects best athletic apparel stores in Moscow.

Don't let the holiday cakes, cookies and cocktails, as well as the lower temperatures (well, by Arizona standards, anyway) put the big chill on your winter workout routine. And some snazzy new duds couldn't hurt for re-firing your interest in exercise, right? Here are the Top 5 places in the Valley to score new athletic apparel.