For those breezy summer days when you feel guilty about brunching in the AC, opt for an old-school picnic and enjoy the great outdoors. Thankfully, the concrete jungle has a formidable selection of stunning parks, including Central Park and Washington Square Park, so finding a shady spot won’t be difficult. To make your alfresco dining a breeze, Haute Living has crafted the ultimate guide for a stylish and stress-free summer picnic.

Traveling in style and donning a chic beach bag are a must at the hautest beaches on East End and other exotic destinations. Haute Living has selected six fashionable beach bags to store all of your beach essentials and complete your look. Plus, these trendy totes are versatile enough to take out shopping and dining!

There are desserts for every season, palette and occasion—and New York has no shortage of sugary treats. Haute Living has carefully selected seven eateries with signature decadent desserts to beat the awful summer heat (and hit the spot, too!).

Between the unbearable heat and endless invitations to soirées, summertime makes creativity with hairstyles mandatory. Whether you’re going old-school with a fishtail or picking it all up in a chic chignon, Haute Living has you covered for creative and foolproof hairstyles—all paired with luxurious hair accessories. We’ve rounded up five of the most expensive hair accessories for hot weather hair trends, so start styling!

Haute Living has carefully crafted a list of five cafes in Manhattan that offer the best iced coffee for those hot summer days.

Haute Living rounds up six luxurious and essential 4th of July beauty products, like sunscreen and mascara, for a carefree and polished holiday experience.

Haute Living has rounded up the 6 yummiest places to indulge in 4th of July themed food and cocktails.

The five best rooftops in Manhattan to catch the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks on the East River this Friday.

Monster, the leading brand of high-performance personal audio, launched a creative new charitable initiative, “Headphones for Haiti” to benefit the people, economy, and arts of the Caribbean country. Intended to promote entrepreneurship in the Haitian arts culture and create jobs, the project also helps to rebuild the island after the devastating earthquake in 20120 and […]