Do It. West Third Street holiday party tonight.

West Third Street is one of the best eating and shopping streets in L.A. Tonight is their annual holiday party, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Participants include Magnolia Bakery, Joan's on Third, Trina Turk, Alexis Bittar, and Benefit Cosmetics, among others.

Stop by for some discounts (20% off at Benefit between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., 25% off and nail polish gift with purchase at Trina Turk) and fun (chocolate and wine at Alexis Bittar)!

Thursday December 9, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. West Third Street between La Cienega and Fairfax

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins

Photo credit: mondette.com

Eat Out. Magnolia Bakery.

Magnolia Bakery is now open in Los Angeles, and that's something to celebrate! West Third Street really didn't need any more deliciousness, but I'm definitely not complaining.

They're known for their pastel-frosted cupcakes, but they also have a fantastic light creamy and flavorful banana pudding, as well as red velvet that rivals any in town.

The corner shop has checkerboard floors and a really cute vintage feel.

Magnolia Bakery is located at 8389 West Third Street in Los Angeles.

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins

Photo credit: allthingscupcake.com

Etc. Paul Thomas Anderson working on new film.

Get excited. Variety has reported that Paul Thomas Anderson is working on his next film. The man behind treasures like Magnolia, Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood has a new project. It's a 1950s period drama about the founder of a religious organization--and Philip Seymour Hoffman is attached. I, for one, am very much looking forward to another Anderson-Hoffman collaboration. Stay tuned!

Photo credit: www.jdmfilmreviews.com

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins