Sherri Balefsky

After 18 years growing up in the suburbs of Philly, Sherri Balefsky decided to travel out west for college at the University of Southern California where she majored in communication. In addition to attending dozens of football games, Sherri dabbled in entertainment at MTV, fashion at Yaya Aflalo, and marketing at Equinox Fitness before realizing that writing was her true passion. After spending a year in New York City, she found her way to Florida for more permanent warm weather. When she’s not writing or researching all things luxury for Haute Living, Sherri can usually be found doing crossword puzzles, watching reruns of Friends, or simply out and about exploring Miami, her new home city.

Posts by Sherri Balefsky

A Star-Studded Gala in Support of the Arts

Tony Bennett and Susan Benedetto hosted their fourth annual Exploring the Arts (ETA) gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on Monday, Sept. 27. With a turnout of over 500 guests, the event raised $1 million to support arts education in the city’s public schools.

Haute Secrets Los Angeles: Karolina Jagieniak

Karolina Jagieniak is a former tennis superstar and is currently one of the most sought after tennis coaches in the LA area. Check out Karolina Jagieniak’s favorite haute spots in Los Angeles at Haute Secrets.

Haute Secrets New York: Eli Wilner

As the owner of Eli Wilner & Co., this “Frame Sommelier” is one of the world most skilled framer. He is recognized as the foremost American authority of period framing, specializing in the 17th through 20th centuries. He has hand-crafted masterpieces for some of the most prestigious art institutions in the world including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Smithsonian, Christie’s and Sotheby’s Auction House and even The White House.

Haute 100 Los Angeles 2010: Entertainers

Our 2010 Haute 100 Los Angeles details the accomplishments of the most influential people in the city. See which entertainers who made the list this year.

Diamonds Are a Young Hollywood Girl’s Best Friend

Over the weekend, some of Hollywood’s finest flocked to Paramount Studios in Los Angeles for Teen Vogue’s eighth annual “Young Hollywood Party.”

The Young Hollywood Party is known for being one of the only major events that salutes the year’s hottest young actors, singers, and other barely legal (if that!) celebrities. Fashion is always a major part of any red carpet event, but at this party, we couldn’t help but notice that the girls were rocking some major rocks.

Haute Event: Maria Callas Exhibit Opening Gala

On Sept. 23, the Italian Cultural Institute in San Francisco held a celebration gala in honor of the opening of the Maria Callas exhibit. Entitled Maria Callas: A Woman, a Voice, a Myth, the display features the most complete collection to date of the late singer’s mementos. It includes historic stage costumes, jewels, rare documents, recordings, books and even personal letters and photographs.

Haute Event: Bvlgari Celebrates Tatiana Sorokko’s Fashion Exhibition and Book

On Sept. 23, Bvlgari Union Square hosted a special event to celebrate Tatiana Sorokko’s U.S. fashion exhibition debut and its accompanying book, “Extending the Runway: Tatiana Sorokko Style.”

Haute Secrets New York: Nicole Lapin

As bright as she is beautiful, the former Miss Israel attended Harvard University at the age of 15, and eventually went on to graduate as valedictorian from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. The native Angeleno currently works in New York City, co-anchoring CNBC’s business and politics news programs, “Worldwide Exchange” and “The Kudlow Report.” Nicole also frequently acts as a business and finance correspondent for The Today Show.

Wellendorff Opens Its First North American Boutique in San Francisco

For more than 115 years, Wellendorff has been one of the world’s finest jewelry manufacturers. Still today, the Wellendorff name is synonymous with exquisiteness, from their succulent Chocolate Fantasy Turning Rings and glimmering Brilliance of the Sun Bracelets to their colorful Rings of the Year collectors pieces.

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