Karolina Kurkova [via], Louise Roe [via], Kate Bosworth [via]

The start of 2013 means a whole new year of high-profile events for celebrities to wow us with their red carpet style choices. Of course there will be many fashion tragedies along the way, but that's just part of the journey to the shining moments in sartorial awesomeness we get to enjoy. Let's discuss those who got off to a very strong start as L.A.'s Best Dressed Guests in our picks for the top 10 looks of the first weekend of 2013.

Karolina Kurkova [via], Louise Roe [via], Kate Bosworth [via]

The start of 2013 means a whole new year of high-profile events for celebrities to wow us with their red carpet style choices. Of course there will be many fashion tragedies along the way, but that's just part of the journey to the shining moments in sartorial awesomeness we get to enjoy. Let's discuss those who got off to a very strong start as L.A.'s Best Dressed Guests in our picks for the top 10 looks of the first weekend of 2013. More>>

Following last week's inaugural sample sale and trunk show guide, you have even more opportunities to indulge in yet another batch that are starting in the coming days! There are still loads of local deals to score on some of the top brands in fashion, home furnishing and more, and unlike last week, it's not even raining so there's no excuse to miss out this time. Two words: Vera Wang. Holiday shoppers, here's your guide L.A.'s top sample sales and trunk shows going on this week all the way through Sunday. Use it wisely!

The busiest time for shopping is upon us and lucky for members of the consumer rat race, designers and brands are taking pity on our rapidly emptying bank accounts by offering all sorts of sample sales and trunk shows. To help you navigate this wealth bargain shopping, we've compiled all the best ones in town going on this weekend and beyond. Try not to run too fast (it's wet out there) when you see these crazy offers in this guide to L.A.'s top holiday samples and trunk shows that are sure to ease any kind of buyer's remorse. Go ahead, we give you permission to indulge as much as your little shopaholic heart will allow.

If you're trying to come up with a Fourth of July outfit, you may have been struggling with how to pull off both a trendy and patriotic look. We understand your apprehensions, so we've rounded up a few savvy styles from some of our favorite well-dressed celebs. Now more than ever, the American spirit can be seen in so many places: the Presidential election, building of the new Freedom Tower, and the USA competing in the Olympics. This Fourth of July, show your pride in America and independent spirit by wearing stars, stripes, and donning red, white, and blue. More»

The most highly anticipated Red Carpet event of the year, the 84th Annual Academy Awards did not disappoint. From bold color to metallics, bright white and mint - the stars were dressed in some of the season's hottest trends. Below, my red carpet round up of what they wore: what I loved, what I hated and why.

[Viola Davis, Gwenyth Paltrow, Michelle Williams]

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