According to CelebrityDetective.com, Jessica Simpson lives in a 5,500 square foot, five bedroom, seven bathroom, two-story home in Beverly Hills, California (yep, that’s the infamous 90210 zip code). Jessica reported paid $5.3 million dollars, and the home once was owned by Ellen DeGeneres.

Now, I’m just going to take a stab in the dark and presume that if you are reading this, you don’t own a house as extravagant as Ms. Simpson’s home? I live in what I consider nice house, but it is nothing like that! And I’m wondering if I’ll qualify for President Obama’s Stimulus Mortgage Loan Modification. Everything I’ve read says one should consult with an FHLB Advisor (free service) first before attempting Home Loan Modification and/or Bank Loan Modification, so that’s be my first step.

This post is sponsored by FairHomeLoan.org. All opinions are mine.

Charlize Theron was spotted wearing a Stella McCartney Lace Detail Jacket (available from MyTheresa.com, $2,870) to a dinner party at Mr. Chow’s in Beverly Hills on February 5th, 2010 (source).

French actress Marion Cotillard wore Jimmy Choo Drake Elaphe-Printed Caged Sandals (available from Saks Fifth Avenue, $1,195) with her French Lady Dior one-shoulder gown, Chopard bracelets and carrying a Roger Vivier clutch handbag to the 2010 Golden Globes Awards in Beverly Hills on January 17th, 2010 ( Source: Steal Their Style / Pics: Getty & Saks).

Jimmy Choo Drake Elaphe-Printed Caged Sandals
Dusted with glitter, this sexy leather style has one strap after another bound by golden hardware.

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Covered platform, ½” (15mm)

Back zip closure

Leather upper

Leather lining and sole

Made in Italy

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As we bid farewell to 2009 and welcome a brand new year, celebrate in style at one of the premier hotels in Los Angeles. Hotels across the city are offering several fun-filled options to help ring in the New Year.

 Millennium Biltmore Hotel

At the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, guests have the opportunity to choose from two exciting dining options on New Year’s Eve. An elegant four-course menu is featured at the hotel’s Rendezvous Court or head over to Sai Sai where guests can enjoy a lavish tapas buffet of fresh Asian seafood, robata and sushi. Dinner includes tickets to the annual NYE Gala in the hotel’s Crystal Ballroom where there will be live DJ music followed by champagne and a shower of balloons from the ballroom’s ceiling at midnight. After an evening of celebrating, find peace and quiet in one of the Biltmore’s guestrooms. Package includes one night’s Classic or Club level accommodations, your choice of NYE Dinner for 2 in the Rendezvous Court or Sai Sai, 2 tickets to the NYE Gala and valet parking. Dinner at the Rendezvous Court is $99 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. For reservations call 213.612.1562. And dinner at Sai Sai is $89 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. For reservations at Sai Sai call 213.624.1100. New Year’s Eve room packages include dinner, the gala celebration and an overnight stay. Prices begin at $379 and are subject to availability. www.millenniumhotels.com; 506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071, 213.624.1011

At the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel in San Pedro, guests will have an opportunity to ring in the New Year at an elegant New Year’s Eve Gala in the hotel’s San Pedro Ballroom.  The gala, beginning at 6 p.m., will include dining, dancing and a live DJ.  The evening will conclude at 1 a.m.  Guests who attend the gala can stay at the hotel for a rate of $99 plus tax, based on single/double occupancy.  For reservations call 310-521-8026.  Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor, 601 Palos Verdes St., San Pedro, 90731;

ww.crowneplaza.com/laharbor

Visit Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel’s restaurant, Ocean and Vine, to ring in the New Year above the clouds. Enjoy live entertainment and an exquisite four-course pre fix menu with choices including white asparagus cappuccino, caramelized Mano de Leon sea scallops, and Beaumes venise poached pear. The 6 p.m. seating is $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The 9 p.m. seating is $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity. A special “New Year’s Eve” package includes luxury guestroom accommodations, a Champagne welcome amenity, preferred dinner reservations in Ocean and Vine (a $320 value), complimentary parking and a 2 p.m. late checkout time. Rates starting from $725 per couple. For reservations, please call 310-458-6700. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 90401;

www.loewshotels.com/santamonica

The Standard, Downtown LA is hosting a free New Year’s Eve rooftop party.  Guests can expect a multi-zone dance party with floor to ceiling lobby and rooftop visuals, a digitally projected countdown at midnight and a multi-level champagne toast.  Also at the hotel is a pre-fix 3-coarse New Year’s Eve Dinner menu for $45 per person.  For reservations, please call 213-439-3030.  The Standard, Downtown LA, 550 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles, 90071;

www.thestandardhotels.com

At the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Trader Vic’s Lounge, located poolside, will feature a special offer on New Year’s Eve.  Beginning at 5 p.m., guests can enjoy an appetizer buffet with one Mai Tai for $45 per person.  A live DJ will play music until 1 a.m.  For more information and reservations, please call 310-285-1300.  Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 90210;

www.beverlyhilton.com

Also Downtown, the Omni Los Angeles Hotel is offering a “Standing Ovation” package for New Year’s Eve along with a three- or six-course dinner at the hotel’s elegant Noé Restaurant.  For those guests celebrating New Year’s Eve at the Music Center, STAPLES Center or the NOKIA Theatre, the Omni Los Angeles Hotel will provide sedan transportation to the destination along with deluxe accommodations, a $100 credit to Noé Restaurant, overnight valet parking and breakfast for two in Grand Café.  In addition, guests will receive a choice of opera glasses or a wine amenity during their stay.  Guests not attending the theater can spend the evening dining at Noé and enjoying a live jazz trio, along with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. If restaurant patrons wear a masquerade mask, they will receive a complimentary half-bottle of champagne. The three-course dinner is $60 per person while the six-course dinner is $100 per person or $160 per person when paired with wine.  www.omnihotels.com; 251 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213.617.3300

Across town at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills guests can dance until dawn and take the elevator home to one of the hotel’s luxurious room accommodations. New Year’s Eve Packages include tickets for two to the SLS New Year’s Eve Gala and room accommodations at special rates.  Additional evening packages are available for those who don’t need a hotel room and just want to enjoy a dinner at The Bazaar by José Andrés, then head over to the SLS New Year’s Eve Gala for dancing with a live DJ in Bar Centro and the Albert Ballroom.  New Year’s Eve gala packages begin at $500 and the Star Lit Soiree – dine, dance & indulge packages begin at $600.  To reserve, please call 1.866.716.8149 and don’t forget to mention the promo codes; SOIREE or GALAPKG. 
www.starwoodhotels.com; 465 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048, 310.247.0400

At the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel , guests can ring in the New Year at the hotel’s world-class restaurant, The Blvd.  An early seating will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will offer a three-course tasting menu.  There will also be a Gala Dinner beginning at 8:00 p.m. that will offer a five-course tasting menu along with a champagne toast at midnight.  Talented musician David Sparkman will entertain the room all evening.  The early seating tasting menu will cost $75 per person while the gala dinner will be $250 per person. 

www.fourseasons.com; 9500 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 310.275.5200

Over in Hollywood, guests can check out the 5th Annual New Year’s Eve Bash at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel which will be celebrated throughout the hotel in the historic lobby, the Blossom Ballroom and Tropicana Pool. 

www.hollywoodroosevelt.com; 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323.466.7000.

At the Mondrian  guests can celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Skybar Speakeasy with open bar and champagne toast at midnight or dine at the popular Asia de Cuba with a four-course meal and champagne toast at midnight.  An early seating will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for $75 per person, tax and gratuity not included and the last seating from 8 p.m. until sold out will be $100 per person. Admission to the Skybar Speakeasy is $150 per person or $125 for hotel guests and Asia de Cuba patrons. Room rates begin at $395.

www.mondrianhotel.com; 8440 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069, 323.650.8999 or for reservations call 800.606.6090.

For those looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the city’s newest destination, guests can join in the festivities at Terranea Resort, located just 30 minutes south of Downtown Los Angeles on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The VIP Velvet Rope Experience includes overnight accommodations for two, along with admission to the hotel’s New Year’s Eve Celebration and Countdown featuring sumptuous foods, desserts and a hosted bar.  Rates starting from $635 per night.

www.terranea.com

; 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, 310.265.2800.

Ashley Tisdale was recently seen in Beverly Hills wearing this Wildfox Couture Cowboy Beach Jumper, available from Boutique to You, 107. This unique piece has a cute feather, cowboy style print on the front.

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Heidi Montag was spotted out shopping at Louis Vuitton store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills on October 02, 2009 wearing Christian Louboutin Supra Fifre 120 thigh-high boots, available from Net-A-Porter.com, $1,995.

Black suede thigh-high boots with a heel that measures approximately 120mm / 4.5 inches with a 10mm / 0.5 inch concealed platform. Boots have an almond toe, gold-tone buttons and hoop fastening on front and signature red sole.

Heidi was also sporting a Chloe Sally Flap Bag over her shoulder, available from Nordstrom.com, also $1,995.

Goldtone chain straps suspend a chic leather bag distinctively crafted with an overlapping double-flap front secured by a logo-embossed, turnlock closure. Calfskin leather. Made in Italy.

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, showing no signs of recently having a baby (a son named Bronx Mowgli), wore a Nuj Novakhett Graphic Stripes Mini Dress (pre-order from Boutique to You to ship in October, $340) to the CW fall preview party presented by TV Guide at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, California, on September 14th, 2009 (source).

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Jessica Alba was spotted grocery shopping at Whole Foods Market in Beverly Hills (source) on June 5th, 2009, using RuMe Eco Friendly Reusable Tote Bags.

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Jessica Alba was spotted out shopping in Beverly Hills earlier this year (source) wearing 7 For All Mankind Jeans A Pocket in Vintage Boston, available from DesignsByStephene.com, $216.

Jessica was also adorning a Jennifer Zeuner Sterling Silver Eye Pendant necklace, available from Max & Chloe, $242.

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Jessica Alba was spotted out and about in Beverly Hills on June 20th, 2009, wearing Converse All Star Core OX canvas sneakers, available from Zappos.com, $45.

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