LA Gift Guide; Solange Knowles Style; The West is Dead Denim

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We scan the inbox so you don't have to. Today, three items of note:

Best Bets Daily: Cool, well-designed houseplant for blackthumbs
Charles & Marie: Turn your iPhone into a retro alarm clock
DailyCandy: Try a three-day weekend in Napa Valley
I Heart Daily: Former child star turned advice guru Elizabeth Berkley
Refinery29: Gifts for dads, grads and everyone else (pictured)
The Rundown: Ths week: drink at Clif's Edge, lounge at OnePiece
Thrillist: The West is Dead: Americana in your jeans
WWWD: Copy the wacky, tribal style of Solange Knowles
The Zoe Report: Silk dress is a key piece for summer (if it ever gets here)