After a summer full of bare what you dare fashions, turning to the more modest fall wear requires lush fabrics and stunning styles to make sure autumn feels cozy and never stifling. For such styles with classic flair and rich supple textures, visit Loro Piana on Newbury Street between Arlington and Berkeley Streets in Boston.

Imagine visiting Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory, but within a much more refined and elegant setting. It is a reality that can once again be recognized as the Langham Hotel re-opens its Chocolate Bar for the 21st season, offering one of the most wonderfully indulgent weekend delights in the city. The banquet of chocolate officially returns to the Langham’s Café Fleuri on Saturday, September 12th from 11am-3pm, and continues every Saturday through June 26th.

The fall is a season of galas, balls, fundraisers and parties galore. Here is the first one you should be sure to add to your agenda: The Art beCAUSE Breast Cancer Foundation 8th Annual Gala. The evening is being dubbed “The Art of Fantasy: Imagine a World Without Cancer” and takes place on Thursday, October 14th at The Castle at Park Plaza.

Many enjoy a nice wine pairing. Myself, I am quite happy to pair a nice wine with a self-indulgent pampering session. And while a bubble bath at home with a glass of red is always welcome, having someone else caring for me while I sip away my cares is even better. And the best place to indulge those desires in puritan Boston (they hold their liquor licenses very tightly around these parts) is Salon Acote.

Of all the sushi staples, spicy tuna roll is easily my favorite. Since wasabi based spicy is about all my delicate taste buds can handle, ordering spicy tuna makes me feel at least a little bit adventurous. That is why it was such a culinary delight for me to explore the best of Boston’s sushi offerings to bring you the Haute 5 Spicy Tuna Rolls in Boston.

Trying to narrow down the overwhelming availability of tasty treats in and around Boston is not an easy task. From the new cupcake emporiums to traditional Italian, Jewish, Japanese and Irish options -the list really goes on and on. There is certainly no shortage of hot spots to satisfy a sweet tooth. But, we have painstakingly sacrificed our own waistline to bring you the Haute 5 Bakeries in Boston. Check your diets at the door.

You love your pooch. Perhaps even more than you love your significant other (we won’t tell). And while you pamper yourself in and out of the spas, boutiques and salons of the Back Bay – you feel terrible curbing your poor little puppy. Your furry little best friend deserves better and Pawsh Boutique and Spa can give your canine friend all the love, attention and pampering he or she deserves.

Going green is a much easier proposition when it means heading to the golf green as President Obama did once again this past week at Vineyard Golf Course in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard. What makes Vineyard Gold Course unique, beyond its presidential visit, is it is perhaps the only completely organic golf course in the nation. The groundskeepers use no artificial fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or other synthetic chemicals in the up keep of the 18-hole course. Instead, the use of bio-stimulants and composted fertilizers manage to keep the ground lush and attractive for its members.

Few dining experiences are as memorable as a place at the chef’s table. Being a part of the excitement of the kitchen while devouring hand selected fare from the chef, all while watching the mastery unfold before your eyes, can truly be a marvel when you place yourself in the hands of the right chef. To make sure you are getting the best experience the city has to offer, Haute Living has put together the Haute 5 Chef’s Tables in Boston: