First Mate Marisa Miller is throwing a legendary bash, co-hosted by Maxim, to celebrate the Captain’s 376th(ish) birthday at Public House this Friday, May 13 from 10 pm- 2 am.

Growing up in Miami, Florida, jewelry designer Winifred Grace Gundeck spent her days exploring the nature that surrounded her – finding beauty in the movement of rustling trees and palm fronds, the reflection of light off water and the pattern and texture of sand and seashells. At the age of 8, while other kids were selling lemonade, Winifred started making hand-painted barrettes and selling them to a local boutique. Garnering rave reviews, she moved on to hair combs adorned with exotic silk flowers, feathers, ribbons and beads, which her mother proudly wore to all of South Miami’s most stylish dinner parties.

With a fabulous event every night of the week, a busy diva may not always have time to feed the shopping habit. Fortunately two cool NYC trendsetters have solved the dilemma- designer duds delivered straight to your doorstep while you sleep. You now have the perfect gown to every black tie gala, wedding or date night and with plenty of options. Rent the Runway is everywhere you are. It’s messengered to your apartment right before girls’ night out; it’s sent to your hotel on vacation in St. Bart’s; and it’s perfectly packaged on prom night.

Although moms were always fussy about their babies being born into the lap of luxury and only given the best, with the success of Bravo’s Pregnant in Heels, a new trend of designer babyware has emerged. From clothing to cribs, designer baby fashion and decor is all the rage. Here are some high-end pieces every affluent, upscale baby needs.

Nothing says I love you like a little bling. After all, a diamond lasts forever and is the perfect token to reflect your endless appreciation and heart. Marshall Pierce offers a large selection of designer jewelry collections perfect for mom to show her style. Notable brands include A. Link, Dana Rebecca Design, Galatea Pearls, Gumuchian, Honora, Ivanka Trump, Oscar Heyman, Rebecca, Roberto Coin, S & I Creations, and Simon G Fashion.

Private chef Aaron Crumbaugh of Home Cooked Catering (“HCC”) is making entertaining easy for Chicagoans on the go and looking to impress. Crumbaugh, a former Peninsula Hotel chef, model and Amazing Race 6 contestant is creating multi course gourmet meals for intimate dinner parties, hor d’oeuvres for celebrations, corporate events and in-home cooking lessons. Together clients work with Crumbaugh to come up with three, five, up to nine course menus or an array of appetizers based on the client’s tastes and budget. He then preps off-site before coming into your kitchen to you cook and brings his own elegant serving ware.

Aside from being called the most exciting two minutes in all of sports, the Kentucky Derby is equal parts regal celebration and fashion occasion. If you can’t make the trip to Louisville (it is Mother’s Day weekend after all), here are the best local places to toast with a traditional mint julep.

Mother-daughter days are quintessential to growing up and sharing those special moments that only the girls can understand. On mom’s special day, make her feel like a queen with a day of goodies- pampering, feasting and festivities. Here are some ways to look your best out on the town.

Unless you’ve been living in a hole, you knew that once the Next craze calmed down with a few weeks under it’s belt, the obvious next logical Grant Achatz obsession would be the much anticipated opening of Aviary. With no tickets and no reservations, the line started forming at noon for the 6 pm cocktail lounge’s first night and was more reasonable today with the Easter holiday.