gallery Hotel San José As far as green practices, the food is organic, biodegradable cleaning products, uses Austin's renewable resource program, and monthly donations to community funds.  Photos courtesy of Allison V. Smith Read more

Austin's South Congress Hotel Saint Cecilia expertly mixes styles, eras, and patterns in the design of its rooms and public spaces. The uniting factor throughout the space is the hotel's inspiration. The hotel was named in honor of the patron saint of music and poetry, and the Rolling Stones circa early '70s, writer William S. Burroughs, and artist Andy Warhol all serve as muses for the hotel. Read more

Austin resident Blake Dollahite didn't enter the rat race when he finished college. Instead, he rebuilt a crumbling bungalow with the help of his dad and friends. Using a variety of salvaged materials, as well as furniture he built himself, the results are absolutely fantastic. For the whole story, pick up this month's copy of Dwell. Source Read more

Venice Beach got a star-studded dose of fun when Ashley Tisdale, Sarah Hyland, Austin Stowell, and Matt Lanter hit the sand for a photo shoot yesterday. Sarah, who was on a break from filming Modern Family, and Ashley wore bikinis and other beachwear while Matt and Austin rode bikes in flip-flops. It was an especially exciting afternoon for Sarah since she was celebrating her two-year anniversary Read more

Vanessa Hudgens only had eyes for boyfriend Austin Butler on the carpet at last night's LA premiere of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. They were joined at the event by her costars Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and a Monique Lhuillier-clad Kristin Davis at Grauman's Chinese Theater. Rachel McAdams doesn't have a role in the film, but her The Vow is coming out soon. She donned a Read more

Vanessa Hudgens let loose off the shores of Oahu on Saturday with boyfriend Austin Butler. The couple paddled around the lagoon close to their resort then shared a romantic sunset embrace. She's back in Hawaii to promote her latest film, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island after shooting it there in the Fall of 2010. Vanessa costars in the 3D adventure flick, due out Jan. 10, with Dwayne "The Rock" Read more

Vanessa Hudgens was in a bikini yesterday to hit the beach in Hawaii with her boyfriend Austin Butler. The couple got cozy while hanging out on lounge chairs, then brought their PDA out into the water. Vanessa is in Maui to do press for her upcoming movie Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. She and costar Josh Hutcherson have been making the media rounds, having just a few awkward moments before Read more

Vanessa Hudgens took a dip in a bright bikini during her Hawaiian getaway yesterday. She was joined on the beach by boyfriend Austin Butler and the couple showed PDA on the sand when they weren't in the water. They shared a laugh when Vanessa almost lost her bikini top, but she avoided the wardrobe malfunction by retreating to a cabana to retie her suit. Vanessa made the tropical trip to promote Read more

Armani spokesmodel Megan Fox dressed up for her latest promotional duties yesterday in NYC. The actress helped launch the brand's new Armani Code Sport Fragrance at the Mondrian hotel, before reuniting with her man Brian Austin Green at a party to celebrate 50 years of the Jaguar E-Type. Megan recently wrapped shooting Friends With Kids alongside Jon Hamm and is on board to join Leslie Mann and Read more

Gowns swathed in toile-inspired prints and soft, wallpaper florals hinted at Jane Austin era romance at Valentino. There's a distinctly feminine feel, and a hint of both Parisian decadence and Victorian propriety in the collars, bows, and capes that topped delicate silver-embellished gowns and sheer-topped confections. Everything feels emphatically pretty — the softness, the bow and Read more