In this online exclusive, Haute Living talks with Ronaldo Stern, jeweler to stars like Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sharon Stone, and Angelina Jolie. Find out his favorite celebs to bejewel and what his plans are for 2010.

Bar Bouchon’s long awaited opening has arrived. Beneath the new Bouchon in Beverly Hills, it is a classic French bar debuts with indoor and outdoor terraces seating up to 46. The menu contains mostly small plates including salads, charcuterie, cheeses, tartines, sandwiches, caviar, and desserts, some of which is served at upstairs at Bouchon.

Could it possibly be that there is actually an image out there of our favorite Material Girl washing dishes?

For everyone from celebrities to heads of state, from literary and artistic icons to business moguls, the allure of Palm Island has always been irresistible, known from all over the world as a place synonymous with “The Good Life.” Worth Avenue shops is just that, a taste of the good life

So it’s that time of year again-secret Santa gifts, Christmas party housewarming gifts, it just doesn’t stop. As if shopping for family and close friends weren’t stressful and time consuming enough, now you have to figure out a clever idea for others as well.

Unlock the secrets of NY through Howard’s picks of his favorite hot spots, locales, restaurants and more.

Oh boy, looks like Steven A. Cohen is in trouble and his castle may soon be crumbling in the sand, figuratively of course. According to the Times, his ex-wife Patricia, filed a lawsuit against Cohen claiming he scammed millions of dollars during their 1988 divorce by hiding money from her

As the holidays are fast approaching the question of what to get for loved one’s floats in the air. If shopping for mom and dad seemed hard, try finding something for a billionaire. Yet these billionaires opted to buy their own gifts to save their loved ones the trouble. Check out what they got for Christmas.

New York is full of fabulous people, all with fabulous clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories. But the most fabulous accessory of them all, one that has not gone in and out of style with the changing seasons (and it’s a good thing because if this were case, I’d just feel awful) is, surprise, the dog.