When we’re not writing at Haute Living, we are out and about mingling with New York’s finest at the hottest clubs- we call it research. Here is a list of the most expensive clubs in the United States, with exclusive guests lists, DJs, and $15 vodka sodas. And the only way you’re getting in is if you know the right people.

The pop culture shebang that is the MTV Video Music Awards has begun preparing for its celebrations; the network is constructing a black carpet for its strutting celebs at the JW Marriott at LA Live, across the street from the award show’s venue, The Nokia Theater.

Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning actor Alec Baldwin has listed his Central Park West apartment on the market for $9,500,000. The 3-bedroom, 3.5 baths abode in the famous Eldorado building in NYC sits on the 22nd floor with expansive views of Central Park.

Spas are at the top of the luxury list. If you are in the mood for posh pampering, a luxurious spa day with the girls or your loved one, or in the mood from some inner self healing, check out our top 5 picks for the hautest spas in Los Angeles.

Famed Morgans Hotel Group is in the process of expanding their Mondrian Hotel to the ever so posh city of London. Property Week recently reported that Morgans will transform the Sea Containers House into a 358 bedroom luxury hotel.

Porsche is introducing the new generation of the 911 series of sports coupes that will be showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show during September 15-25. The “completely new generation” of the ever so popular coupe, the Carrera, will feature a 100mm longer wheelbase ensuring improvement in stability as well as a lower roofline and wider frontage.

Christian Dior has done it again. The new Dior smartphone is the ultimate luxury mobile that will have your friends lusting over. Operated by Android, the cell has 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Google Maps. You can pick up one of these gems in tricolori- Glamorous Black, Dazzling Red, Pure White, and Shanghai Blue.

The world’s leading watch auctioneer, Antiquorum has rare Patek Philippe timepieces up its sleeve. The timepieces will be the highlight of the September 14th auction dedicated to “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” in New York City.

Sauter CO2 Design brings to you the world’s first “carbon neutral yacht.” The Emax Excalibur’s unique fly-bridge features include a photo-voltaic exoskeleton that can produce and return enough energy per year to offset up to 3,000 nautical miles.