Los Angeles - December 27, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’ve still got time to kill before the ball drops.

RESERVE
Rustic Canyon
What: Two seatings for a family-style feast (wine pairings and veg-only options, too).
Why: Hot beignets no matter when you dine.
When: New Year’s Eve.
Where: 1119 Wilshire Blvd., b/t 11th & 12th Sts., Santa Monica (310-393-7050). Reservations a must.

PRIMP
The Doves
What: New snazzy hair and makeup salon now open by the beach.
Why: Custom-blended deep conditioning treatments.
When: Tues. & Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 2000 Main St., at Bay St., Santa Monica (310-399-7654).

WEAR
A Top Hat
What: Shiny silver paper makes for instant fun.
Why: You didn’t have time to hit The Doves.
When: On, but not before, the 31st.
Where: Online at plumparty.com.

DO
Nuvo Blanc
What: Get down at the first of a series of color-themed monthly parties with DJs Steve Aoki, Luvtek, and others.
Why: Fake snow. Real fun.
When: Thurs., 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Boardners, 1652 N. Cherokee Ave., b/t Hollywood Blvd. & Selma Ave., Hollywood (323-462-9621). R.S.V.P. to clubnuvo@gmail.com.

SHOP
A.P.C. Sale
What: Half off men’s and women’s collections and 30 percent off accessories.
Why: A.P.C. you real soon.
When: Thru Jan. 16. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 619 N. Croft Ave., at Melrose Ave., W. Hollywood (323-297-0414).