Clothing lines like Missoni and Versace have molded with the recession by collaborating with chains like Target and H&M. But there is a demand for higher end shoes, and Weitzman plans to answer that call with the SW1 collection. The SW1 features handbags as well as his trademark stilettos.

Born in New York City, Steven Colucci’s art has been described as neo post-impressionism. But it’s much more than that. Colucci’s art is a firework over the night sky, an explosion of colors, life, movement and personality. Paintings that tap into our subconscious yet, at the same time, visually stun the viewer.

How much would you spend on a hot dog? What if that hot dog was simmered in cognac aged over a century and named after a French king? What if that cognac saturated hot dog also alludes to the Chinese New Year that celebrates the dragon known for luxury and power?

Steven Tyler, the lead singer of Aerosmith and the magnetic American Idol judge, is auctioning off a seat at his table for the upcoming Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 20th Annual Academy Awards viewing party on Feb. 26. The winning bidder will dine with Tyler as well as Erin Brady at the West Hollywood Park in Hollywood, Cali.

Every day this February is Valentines Day at The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort and Spa in Sonoma, CA. All this month, the lodges “Festival of Roses” offers guests an event filled romantic wine country experience.

The Greek God of wine, Dionysus, would call this heaven. Beginning March 2 through March 4, the 5th Annual New York Expo’s Wine Tasting will be held at the Jacob Javits Center. Featuring over 600 wines from 175 wineries around the world, the Expo provides a rare opportunity for wine aficionados and the curious to try a diverse palette of wines.

Attention all you coffee grinding baristas out there. For the second straight year, Queens based Dallis Bros Coffee is holding the North East Regional Barista Championship from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26. I expect (hope) my native Buffalo, New York coffee masters to make a showing and take the first prize from the defending champion, Dallis Bros’ own, Philip Search.

If you’re lucky enough for cupid to strike you with his arrow or your trying to fall in love again, there’s no better way to spend this Valentines Day with the love of your life than under a candlelit dinner, nestled intimately next to that special someone. Haute Living- with a lot of love- found the top 5 Romantic Restaurants in the Hamptons to celebrate Feb. 14.

Legendary designer and founder of the interior design company, yoo, Philippe Starck has collaborated with real estate developer Century Properties Group Inc. for the creation of a new luxury residential tower in Manila, Philippines.