West Hollywood's Sunset Marquis has served as a hideaway for "the famous, the infamous (and, occasionally, the indicted)" since 1963. I recently caught up with one of L.A.'s top hotel general managers, Rod Gruendyke, who has been at the luxury hotel for more than 20 years.

Last night at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, the EIF's Women's Cancer Research Fund Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg along with EIF's Women's Cancer Research Fund co-founders Kelly Chapman Meyer, Anne Douglas,...

Decades owner and fashion icon Cameron Silver and former financial analyst, executive and fashion enthusiast Angelique Soave have teamed up to create Decades Denim, a new line inspired by the past. The Holiday collection, featuring 11 styles with...

Just minutes from the USC campus is the John Tracy Clinic, the nonprofit that provides parent-centered services to young children with a hearing loss -- all without charge. This month, JTC is in the running for a Pepsi Refresh Project grant. I recently caught up with...

In 2005, my family started a school lunch program in Tanzania, East Africa after my father George Namkung climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon taking a tour of some local schools, he realized that the students in the region surrounding Africa's highest peak were not given a school...

After a successful career working under Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, John Varvatos launched his eponymous menswear label 10 years ago this fall, adding a rock and roll attitude and masculine edge to the mix. Today the designer, who originally hails from Detroit, is widely regarded as America's...

Renowned celebrity hairstylist Chaz Dean was recently honored with the "Angel On The Path" Award by the HollyRod Foundation at its 12th Annual DesignCare fundraising event, held at Ron Burkle's sprawling Green Acres Estate in Beverly Hills. HollyRod provides medical, physical and emotional support to those...

This week, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club opens its gates once again, and thousands of racing fans will be in attendance. From exciting horse racing to a summer concert series featuring bands such as The B-52s, Ozomatli, Weezer and...

Get ready to say goodbye to skinny stilettos for good. "We've found a genuine way to make beautifully crafted, sexy footwear that's actually good for your feet," explains Dana Davis of her eponymous line that is revolutionizing the industry with fashion forward comfort shoes. Since being diagnosed with...

Nightlife in Los Angeles can be a fickle scene, but it helps when you have an impressive structure, plenty of space and a one-of-a-kind vibe. At the new Exchange LA, you'll find 25,000 square-feet of history (not to mention bottle service and a secret elevator). I recently caught...

Douglas Freidman has found everyone from Christina Aguilera and Laura Bush to Giorgio Armani and Donatella Versace in front of his lens. The native New Yorker's stylized work, which includes some of the world's most beautiful homes and interiors, has been featured in Vanity Fair, The New York...

Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids from artist, slam poet, UCSB professor and filmmaker Kip Fulbeck, features over 70 framed photographic images of multiracial children along with own their statements or drawings. Also a book by the same name, Mixed has a foreward by Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng (President Obama's...

You know that feeling when you leave the hair salon. Your tresses have volume, bounce and shine and you feel like you can take on the world. But no matter how hard you try at home, you can't replicate the look of a professional blow out. Enter Drybar,...

Whether you look forward to the day that celebrates love and affection or you think it's simply a holiday constructed so that we spend lots of cash on chocolates, flowers and greeting cards, Valentine's Day is just around the corner. As the co-founder of My Very Worst Date,...

Filmmaker, philanthropist and educator Charles Annenberg Weingarten says he never traveled as a kid, but he's certainly making up for it now. The Santa Monica resident founded the multimedia organization explore five years ago, and has since made hundreds of...

From shaving, depilatory and waxing to electrolysis and lasers, women (and more than a few men) go to great lengths in pursuit of smooth and hairless skin. Often times it's a painful journey that can include razor burn, ingrown hairs and even burns. But now an ancient hair removal technique...

The crib is where the heart is. Or at least that's where it should be. But if you've ever shared a room, apartment or pile of any sort, you will know that home is sometimes a pigsty. Whether it's the girl who keeps borrowing your coffee, clothes and boyfriend or...

Sure it sounds silly, but it's true: jeggings are here and you'll be seeing a lot more of them come fall. Last year, it was all about skinny jeans and leggings, which continue to be popular. America's love affair with denim is undeniable, but are painted on versions going too...

I love Mad Men. I've watched the the show since day one and am counting down till the season three premiere on August 16. And I'm not alone. The show has received 16 Emmy nominations, is a hit with critics and countless friends have recreated themselves in '60s style...

As if there wasn't enough anxiety around the topic of love. Then you throw in money and etiquette and a first date can become about as exciting as a trip to the dentist office. At My Very Worst Date, the blog I co-founded, we receive tales of cheapskates and...