The Perfect LA Party Playlist; J.Crew's Modest Metallic Flats

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

Best Bets Daily: J.Crew Janey metallic flats (pictured)
DailyCandy: Crossroads Kitchen opens on Melrose
I Heart Daily: Run the World campaign for female students
Refinery29: The perfect playlist for LA
Rundown: Goldie's resto in Mid-City West opens
Thrillist: Pasadena's The Royce: Wood-Fired Steakhouse
WWWD: Six nautical-inspired boat shoes
The Zoe Report: Dax Gabler Dax shoulder python tote