Ryan Heffington has been described as the "sweaty love child of Freddy Mercury and Martha Graham." I completely agree; if those two had made babies, their kiddies would probably have the charisma, organic talent, and out-of-control precision Heffington exudes while performing just about any activity. The man commands attention when he’s grilling vegetables, let alone when he’s performing "Dirty Diana" in a packed nightclub. A born superstar dancer, performer, designer, and choreographer, Heffington’s ferocious, uncompromising energy lights up -- think psychedelic high -- before loosening up the world one stage, club, or impromptu street performance at a time. From his arrival in the City of Angels his determination was to simply be himself. Only he is someone, probably the only one, who’s as comfortable in a leopard leotard as he is in a vibrant Rastafarian getup or just some casual low pumps and jeans. Put mildly, he’s like no other.

● Mona Moore (Venice) - The powerhouse of shoe collections just opened its first stateside boutique. Shoes by Belgian designers: Ann Demeulemeester, Haider Ackermann, and Dries Van Noten. Modern rock n' roll motorcycle boots by Phi are absolute perfection.
● House on Genesee (West Hollywood) - Not your typical retail space. Mind-blowing new concept -- a space that sells fantastic cutting-edge designers minus the sales force. TeAmo, Mancandy, Unholy Matrimony, Kill City, and (our favorite) the take-your-breath-away designs of Carla Fernandez. One of the visionaries behind this radical concept space, Gabriela Artigas, has her bold, brazen and wholly feminine jewelry line on display as well.

Everyone enjoys a good love story -- especially when it stars two sexy ladies. Enter one foxy dame infamous for her naughty-wear, plus a sophisticated fashionista full of glamour and intrigue, and you’ve got the femme fatales to act out a hell of a passion play. Melrose Avenue neighbors Kiki de Montparnasse and Decadestwo have fallen head over heels, and everyone is swooning. The latest and perhaps greatest yet expression of their love is the second coming of the D2 Pop-Store, located in Kiki de Montparnasse’s New York location.

What could have turned into a bad investment -- a house purchased years back when real estate was still thriving -- is now reaping dividends as a radical new exploration of art, design and fashion. The House on Genesee, located in West Hollywood’s Spaulding Square, is a house that is not a home. It's the love child of the three Artigas siblings: Alejandro is an architect and furniture designer, Gabriela is the creative genius behind her forceful and lovely jewelry line Gabriela Artigas, and Teresita is a charming host and food connoisseur. Together they created a space to visit casually for inspiration, community, to lunch and to shop.

An insatiable craving for Asian eats isn’t the only yearning that gets hipsters through the dragon gates. Chinatown is a constantly expanding fashion/art community featuring some of the city’s most diverse and interesting shopping. Pop-up stores with rotating fresh talents and highly curated concept boutiques all in a neighborhood with firecracker vendors, a wishing well, and the best dim sum to ever hit a pair of chop sticks.

● Choose Chinatown - A whole lot of Swedish pride hidden in Chinatown. This extensive collection of Scandinavian line Cheap Monday makes us happy every day of the week.
● Flock Shop - Risky business fashion for hipsters looking to be noticed, remembered, and coveted while hitting the scene.

The OCD accessory-obsessed boutique Ten Over Six has launched a "delicious details" private label. They are calling it a capsule collection due to its embryonic size, but from the looks of it there’s nothing tiny to be found. The quilted paint-dipped booties, hand-dipped quilted leather clutches, graphic pop rings fashioned out of acrylic and wood with artist Steven Shein, and vintage wool and cashmere desert fashion knitted coats are all for the large and in charge.

Brett Westfall is a man with more than one vision. First he created the ethereal Comme des Garçons Guerilla Store. Another moment of clarity gave birth to the mayfly life cycle of M’ouments, a boutique that was an experience better left unsaid. Still another vision is Unholy Matrimony, an unsurprisingly unique clothing line which just recently extended itself into the women’s arena. The launch of Westfall’s women’s collection is like his other projects -- a description pales next to the material experience.

While the tabloid press is buzzing about the best job ever -- Katy Perry’s personal boob wrangler -- we’re wondering who designed that futuristic hot pink dress. There’s something about the cut and space-age design that is so familiar. Recent images of Lady Gaga, MIA, and Ciara come to mind. As do The Teaches of Peaches. So what LA designer separates Katy Perry from her boob adjuster?

What happens when you mix the high-fashion world of couture with a handful of tree huggers? You find yourself in the land of ROMPs. The objective of this British line was simple: create ecological and ethical fashion. ROMP is the "only traceable certified organic couture fashion house on earth." What would seem like an oxymoron -- certified organic couture fashion -- is a reality here. The pieces are not scratchy cotton numbers; they're beautiful, flowing dresses in harmony with the environment, plus rock ‘n roll boots rip-roaring ready to tear in up on stage.

What do Beyonce, Beth Ditto and Rihanna have in common other than bad ass vocal pipes? And no their connection is not Lindsey Lohan twittering about them in the early morning hours-poor Samantha Ronson. These rocking musicians are all fans of LA’s Grey Ant Status shades. The look is: classic Wayfarers, with an unmistakable twist. They are large. And very in charge.