Global Green USA, which raises funds and awareness for fighting climate change, celebrated its 8th annual Pre-Oscar party on February 23, 2011. With more than 1400 people who attended, this star studded event featured musical performances by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Best Coast, and Portugal The Man. Named “Greener Cities for a Cooler Planet,” this evening promoted its project to start creating green communities to fight against climate change.

Bertho. Warhol. Lalonde. Murakami. “The Greats” come together, for one night only, next Thursday. On March 3, Haute Living and Martin Lawrence Galleries will host an exclusive art exhibition at the top of The Mark Penthouse in Downtown San Diego. The Mark luxury high-rise is one of the most luxurious residential buildings in the entire San Diego area, and on this day, the creations of these world-renowned artists will be put on display for your viewing pleasure.

These photos were taken at the SFMOMA Auction Launch Party on February 2nd, which was held for the Benefactor and Patron ticketholders. While guests received a special cocktail reception, they got to view the private collection of Stuart and Gina Petersons at ARTIS Capital Management, as well as artworks from the auction.

For this Miami businessman, living the dream-life is like breezy clockwork. As CEO and President of Luxury Montres, Johnny Wizman knows a thing or two about professionalism, luxury, and above all else time. With a lengthy family stream of extravagant watch-handlers, Johnny Wizman has no trouble maintaining a successful business, whilst basking in his growing accomplishments.

Coltorti Miami, the famed Italian-based luxe women’s boutique located on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach is nothing short of lavish. Shelves and racks decked in Gucci, Fendi, Vionnet, Missoni, Moncler, Valentino, and Dolce and Gabbana, this store has a an eclectic mix of South American and Mediterranean influences. With each piece of clothing being unique and trendy, the contemporary setting leaves you with a sense of refreshment.

On Saturday, Feb. 26, foodies with a penchant for fresh, high-quality steak and seafood can please their palates at STK Miami Presents “Surf & Turf.” With the culinary powerhouse pair of STK’s executive chef Ralph Pagano of Hell’s Kitchen fame and Top Chef Masters’ chef Rick Moonen, the event is sure to bring the absolute best of both land and sea. The dinner will take place on the mezzanine of STK in the chic Gansevoort South Beach Hotel in celebration of this year’s Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. The event will begin at 8:00 pm with a convivial cocktail hour and a private dinner to follow at 9:00 pm.

Under a star filled sky a new generation of San Franciscan’s continued to follow in their community ‘Heros’ footsteps and add to the success of the foundations cause at the 2nd annual Hearts after Dark fundraiser.

One of my favorite things about the spring is bathing suit season. Every February, my sister and I scour the web in search of the perfect bikini. Sure, we have hundreds already, but we are always on the prowl for a new one with just the right color or cut.

This week the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue came out on newsstands featuring a large variety of bathing suit looks carried on TheOrchidBoutique.com, a Miami-based online retailer.

On Thursday, Feb. 17, the 2011 Yacht & Brokerage Show began with a special VIP opening reception hosted by the Miami-based global enterprise Giroski and the luxury yacht company, Lazzara.

The event, which was put together by Pure Scandi, was held at sea on board one of Lazzara’s boat show offerings. The team brought together like sponsors, Abita Beers, Evian water, Jim Beam Black Label, Quattro Restaurant and Swedish spirits company Cape North Vodka, as Scandinavian models walked around wearing designs by Claudia E.