Your iPhone is not a toy. Sure, it often seems like one in those awkward moments when you realize you've been sitting on the toilet for 20 minutes because you got caught up in a game of Angry Birds Space, but in reality, it's a powerful pocket-sized computer with a host of thoughtfully-designed applications that utilize its convenience and connectivity to help you navigate some of L.A.'s biggest headaches. Yes, that's right: your smartphone can even change the way you deal with finding a parking spot. MORE>>

There are plenty of good reasons to hold out on buying a smartphone: they're too expensive, they're easy to lose/break, and AT&T would gladly upcharge you for breathing too frequently during a phone call if they thought they could get away with it. What's not a valid reason, however, is the argument that an iPhone, Droid, etc is just a glorified web browser. In fact, with the amazing wealth of mobile apps available today, your smartphone can completely transform the way you experience Los Angeles. Check out our top picks for the very best in L.A. smartphone apps. More»

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This past winter's lack of snowfall hasn't stopped the creators of SNOCRU from creating their new smartphone app that connects users to ski culture. More»

Between running Guest of a Guest during the day, socializing across town at night, and taking on her greatest project yet: raising a 2 month old, our founder and EIC Rachelle Hruska MacPherson has a lot of balls to juggle. How does she manage it all? Well, besides the support of a great team and organized calendar, it’s helpful to have a put together day bag. Check out what she carries in her go-to day bag, the Mahlia by DANNIJO: More»

Ladies, let's talk for a second. As you very well know, next Tuesday is Valentine's Day, which means that if you're in a domestic partnership of some kind, you've probably already built up an elaborate fantasy wherein your man* will whisk you away to a private beach alcove for a seven-course meal of gastronomic delights, followed perhaps by a moonlight trail ride and the gift of a diamond-and-sapphire-encrusted engagement ring. I am pleased to inform you that this is exactly what your boyfriend is planning. More»

If you follow The Cobrasnake's adventures, which generally consist of touring with Steve Aoki and partying with Katy Perry, you'd know that he doesn't get out of bed in the morning (or whenever he gets out of bed) for anything less than an A-List rager. So on first glance, an unofficial Apple fan convention in San Francisco wouldn't seem like a slam-dunk option. Then again, this is Macworld, the biggest unofficial event of its kind, and the lineup of bands and DJ's is probably the best one going in SF this week, so maybe it makes more sense than we realize. More»

We got the guys covered on Friday, but what should we get for the girls that seemingly have everything? I'm going to touch on that too, fear not gentleman. I'd stay away from clothes and shoes unless it's something she DEFINITELY said she wanted. And for those celebrating the Festival of Lights, we have eight present ideas for each night. Shop now, thank us later. More»