LOS ANGELES CRIME: 2009 In Review

Robin Sax, 12.31.2009

Former Deputy District Attorney, Legal Commentator, Author

It's that time again -- the very end of the year. In addition to looking to the future (charting goals and resolutions), this is a chance for us to r...

This New Year: Conceal Your Ass(ets)

Rosalyn Hoffman, 01.01.2010

Author, Bitches on a Budget

Trust us, ladies, wearing tights as pants is a complete fashion disaster. Not sleek. Not chic. Not sexy.

Why Can't Suri Cruise Play Dress-Up?

April Daniels Hussar, 12.14.2009

Deputy Editor of BettyConfidential.com

Seriously, people, everyone needs to calm down about Suri's propensity to play dress-up. She just wants to be like her mama. What's so horrible about that?

Some of the (Pop Culture) Things I Want for Christmas

Annie Stamell, 12.09.2009

pop culture writer, Jaw Wired Shut

I feel strongly about the importance of the Christmas List. I mean, why not make it easier on your loved ones by telling them exactly what you want? Please note, I've been very well-behaved this year.

Driving Drunk Down Road of Life

George Sachs, Psy.D., 12.20.2009

Clinical Psychologist & Advice Columnist

Dear Dr. George: I have known this man for about six months now and have seen him about four times. He lives about an hour from me, but there's alway...

California: Killing the Goose that Lays the Golden Eggs

Joseph A. Palermo, 12.03.2009

Author/Associate Professor of History

Scwharzenegger and the Republicans who control California's finances have concluded it's not even worth trying to compete with India and China anymore, as evidenced by the "restructuring" of the California State University system.

Why Eco-Fashion Matters

Jasmin Malik Chua, 11.06.2009

Managing Editor, Ecouterre

Fashion isn't something that exists in dresses only, as the late great Coco Chanel once said. It has to do with ideas, the way we live, and how we relate to the world around us.

Healthy Aggression in Girls

Tabby Biddle, 10.23.2009

Writer

Anger and physical aggression in girls and women is typically deemed inappropriate. We are taught to deny, suppress and hide these feelings, but that's not necessarily the healthiest response.

Suck on This, Apple Fanboys

eSarcasm, 10.22.2009

eSarcasm.com -- Geek humor gone wild.

Hey, we love a good cat fight as much as the next guy. And if anyone should get into a hair pulling, face-clawing, blood-on-the-floor tussle, it might as well be Apple and Verizon.

We Pick 5 Replacements for Lindsay Lohan at Ungaro

Refinery29.com, 10.15.2009

After some of the worst reviews we've ever read (and we mean ever), it's not much of a stretch to imagine that we've already seen the end of the Lindsay Lohan experiment at Emanuel Ungaro.

Designers Trade Publicity for Style

James Sanders, 10.12.2009

Journalist, author, stylist

Publicity is now very important to fashion -- almost as important as the looks that designers show. Is fashion is losing its way? Trading true style for publicity should never be 'in style.'

Lindsay Lohan's Debut Collection With Ungaro Wasn't That Ugly: An Alternative Opinion

Zandile Blay, 10.06.2009

Fashion Market Editor at Paper Magazine in New York City

Despite the scathing reviews, Lohan's collection paid homage to the sophisticated party girl past of Ungaro and the trashy party girl status of it's latest hire.

Other Diseases Feel Neglected Since Outbreak of Swine Flu

Ben Berkon, 11.26.2009

Comedy Writer/Blogger, SomethingYouShouldRead.com

It's been pissing me off how much media press Swine Flu has been getting. I mean, I killed 354 people yesterday, and I don't even get the back page in the New York Post.

Mindless Stars and the Glamour of the Gun

Tom Gregory, 11.25.2009

Actor, radio personality, and Tony nominated producer

Across the pages of leading fashion magazines mindless stars with thin careers are being showcased wearing Future Heretics t-shirts glamorizing guns.

The Fading Status of Glamour Gulch

Meredith C. Carroll, 11.15.2009

Colorado Columnist

Once known as the snowy playground of the Hollywood elite, in recent years Aspen's celebrity ski conditions have seemed more like mashed potatoes than champagne powder.

Lindsay Lohan Gets a (Really Chic) Job: How?

Zandile Blay, 11.09.2009

Fashion Market Editor at Paper Magazine in New York City

The Fashion Gods are gagging -- and it's not with glee. It's with complete confusion over the following news: Lindsay Lohan has just been appointed the "Artistic Director" for Ungaro.

Nothin' From Nothin' Leaves Nothin': Levi Johnston at 19

Giles Slade, 10.20.2009

Recovering academic writer

Levi's article is pretty dull crud. If my 19 year old had written it, I'd imagine I'd failed him somewhere. But I'd also be very unhappy if he impregnated and then deserted a young woman.

Sometimes Goodbyes Should Take Up More Than 140 Characters

Disgrasian, 10.17.2009

Diana Nguyen and Jen Wang are the creators of DISGRASIAN.com

If you lose someone you really care about, couldn't the event amount to something more meaningful than a quick blip on Twitter?

Rachel Zoe's Studio: See What's Inside (PHOTOS)

Rachel Strugatz, 09.23.2009

Fashion and style writer

Rachel Zoe reigns as the most sought after celebrity stylist, boasting a roster that includes, among others, Lindsay Lohan, Keira Knightley and Anne Hathaway. And the empire continues to grow.

Recapping the Project Runway Premiere

Una LaMarche, 09.21.2009

Editor of 'The Sassy Curmudgeon'

Lifetime's Runwaypalooza commenced with a two-hour "All-Star Challenge" special that brought back past contestants to compete in a single runway show for a $100,000 prize.

Project Runway, Season Six Premiere

Holly Cara Price, 09.21.2009

Agent Provocateur

After a long hiatus, the familiar words and soothing voice of Tim Gunn are resonating once again from my television screen.