Have you heard the word? If you’re one of those who prides themselves on being in the know when it comes to New York’s art happenings, then it won’t be news to you that Alexander Charriol has been up to a whole lot of good the past few weeks. During the months of April and May, the Franco-American artist, has been in collaboration in KiptonArt to fuse music, art, and renowned artists together for the opening of his new series, “The Human Flow.”

In late March, I introduced you to painter Vincent Giarrano, as he worked on his one-man show, which centered around affluent women embracing the luxury lifestyle on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. I was thrilled to serve the role as one of his muses for the project, and shared some photos from the day we spent together inside the Oak Room, Pucci, Erwin Pearl, The Carlyle Hotel and its Tea Room, and various Madison Avenue storefronts. Today we are going one step deeper and delving inside Giarrano’s creative mind for a special Q&A that he agreed to.

White orchids and flickering candles surrounded me as I entered Boston’s only five-star spa, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston. Located on the fourth floor of the luxury hotel, the 16,000-square-foot facility was quite exquisite. The ladies locker room included an ice mound and fountain—unique and different from most spas I have been to—in order to cool down the body before undergoing the steam mists that were in the ladies relaxation room. I spied a Jacuzzi in the locker room that presented an absolutely divine way to warm the muscles.

Last week I told you about Dulce, one of the hottest shoe boutiques to grace Coral Gables’ happening Miracle Mile strip. I also mentioned that the new Dulce website would be here soon, and that was no lie. The girls have the site up and running, with an incredible inventory to peruse. But that’s not the real news here. What I am writing about today is to showcase some of my favorite picks from the fashionistas. Check out some of the newest inventory that are must-haves for spring and summer:

If you have yet to hear of Andrew Levitas, we’re here to instruct you to crawl out from under the rock which you’ve been hiding and join the land of luxe living. On your trek back to where the tastemakers live and breathe, we must also insist that you do not pass go without penciling in a trip to Bridgehampton on America’s birthday to celebrate Levitas’ next show at Mark Borghi Fine Art.

I have recently had the pleasure of working with painter Vincent Giarrano on his new one-man show, centered around women in NYC. His subjects consist of ladies from various walks of life and my role was to help him capture scenes of a woman with a luxurious lifestyle.
We spent time at several locations on Manhattan’s fashionable Upper East Side including The Plaza Hotel, inside the Oak Room, Pucci, Erwin Pearl, The Carlyle Hotel and its Tea Room, and various Madison Avenue storefronts.

On March 25, 2010, the Cancer Research Institute’s Young Philanthropists Council hosted a cocktail soirée at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City, bringing awareness to the Institute’s groundbreaking efforts to change the face of cancer treatment. With music by special guest DJ Josh Madden and the chance to win a Saks shopping spree and style session with celebrity stylist Lauren Rae Levy, the evening also featured ladies modeling some of the hottest spring looks. The highly successful event included a silent auction, open bar, and passed hors d’oeuvres with a 10 percent discount on all items purchased throughout the store.

Dulce is a Miami based start-up company formed by Rebecca Brothers and Evelyn Lozada in 2006 with a mission to provide an exclusive, customer-based shoe boutique filled with a variety of beautiful, sexy, and original footwear for women. Dulce’s specific inventory presents unrivaled craftsmanship as well as innovative, daring designs craved by the Magic City’s most influential shoe enthusiasts. Dulce also provides a precise assortment of handbags, jewelry, and eyewear to complement the fancy footwear.

With a name inspired from the boarding school in Salinger’s classic, “The Catcher in the Rye,” we bring you luxury fashion label, Pencey, epitomizing a well-traveled, educated, yet rebellious female in today’s world. A-listers from Katy Perry to Kristin Cavallari, Leighton Meester to Rihanna, all slip into the brand when they’re feeling a little bit luxe. From the red carpet to everyday hustle, Pencey is the “IT” brand to watch. Mark my words that you heard it here first. Pencey fuses a hipster-chic style with a refined, yet sophisticated Upper West Side look that perfectly matches simplicity with style.