As I step off the elevator of the 9th floor at Bergdorf Goodman at the John Barrett Salon. The views are staggering, stretched out before me is the park, in all of its splendor, the colors of the season lend a calm. I am met with smiles as I approach Parvin, whom has made me a true “Bergdorf Blonde” since 1999, and we exchange the stories of the day. People come to say hello, exchanging kisses, the arduous task of going to the salon melts away, as an espresso is brought to me and we chat as old girlfriends. Parvin’s following is epic, a true Royal to her trade, her clients travel far and wide for her magic touch of color. Whilst Iʼm awaiting my perfect shade of blonde to form, I relax, whilst Joan, Essie, Luda or Lyudmila, shape my manicures and pedicures to perfection; Mauricio is a true genius as he shapes my brows, to the point of nobility, and if there is a party on the horizon for the evening, he delicately applies Le Metitier de Beaute, in soft and sexy hues.

The “riffraff” of New York have a new place to call their own, a jewel-box of a club off of Park and 26th. Rarely is a space this aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Tapestries from Malaysia span wall to ceiling, small touches of elegance are abound, making this not your ordinary boite de nuit

On the busy intersection of Wilshire and Rodeo amidst the mix of celebrities, tourists and cars that bustle by is Bvlgari. The constant flow of pedestrians and gridlocked automotives seem to have polished an architectural diamond in the rough into a multi-dimensional gem in the form of Bvlgari’s sparkling store. When we were given the opportunity to get a tour of this Beverly Hills cultural landmark, ‘extravagance’ was the word of the day.

Some of the greatest moments throughout fashion history have been accompanied by Van Cleef and Arpels. The one hundred-plus age old jewelry powerhouse has graced some of the most iconic celebrities in the past few decades such as Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrech, Jackie Kennedy, Julia Roberts, and a slew of others.

Now, there’s an opportunity to bask in the beauty firsthand. For a few months, Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum will showcase diamonds one can only dream of or see in picture books from the archives of the luxe brand from February 18th to June 5th.

Screw Godiva and say sayonara to roses, this Valentine’s Day Week, show the love a little differently—in the classroom. No, no, no to lame compatibility quizzes and crowded cooking classes—we’re talking intimacy class. That’s right—all about America’s favorite pastime—and just in time for February 14th.
Kiki De Montparnarsse, one of Manhattan’s luxurious lingerie haute spots, is celebrating the day of romance—by showing you the ropes.

Nestled in the village of Orcabessa Bay on Jamaica’s North Coast, the newly opened Island Outpost property is best known as the home of author Ian Flemming where he cooked up the iconic James Bond character and penned all fourteen novels. For decades the Outpost has played host to an impressive crowd—from writers and musicians to heads of state—and the latest renovations made by GoldenEye owner and Island Records founder, Chris Blackwell, will be sure to continue this trend. If this background isn’t enticing you enough, here are a few more reasons why you (and I) need to go:

With money and investments floating constantly to Moscow, Russian businessman prefer to hold meetings non-stop not to loose any profit. Lunch time is a perfect opportunity to seal yet another deal. For occasions like this, a restaurant’s reputation for attracting the best of the business world is just as important as its ability to serve an exquisite meal. Haute Living has selected top 5 power lunch spots in Moscow.

The worst part of the day might just be when you come home from work, stare blankly at your cupboards as your stomach rumbles and wonder what am I going to eat? Instead of running to the nearest McDonald’s, why not try the nearest Barnes & Noble? After 11 years, Hawaiian master chef Alan Wong has decided to release us of our everyday interior “what am I going to eat for dinner” conflicts with his second cookbook — “The Blue Tomato: Inspirations behind the Cuisine of Alan Wong.”

Let’s face it, when it comes to fashion, men usually get the short end of the stick. Department stores, boutiques and the like are all designed with the female shopper in mind, offering limitless options when it comes to finding that perfect top. But for men, the options aren’t limitless, they’re limited. However, here to give men the options they’ve been craving, Hawaiian designer Roberta Oaks has just debuted her men’s line.