'Tis the season for holiday festivities leading our week in review. Holiday Heroes, which brought hundreds of children together with Bay Area professional athletes, and Glide's annual holiday jam, which brought Bay Area fave fave Paula West together with the legendary Rita Moreno and Joan Baez, are just two of the haute San Francisco events we spotlight as we look back at the week that was.

New Year's Eve is a night to pull out all the stops—and it's just around the corner. Still looking for the perfect ensemble? We've got you covered with New Year's Eve dresses that are sure to make you stand out from the crowd.

If the only thing you think you'll feel like making for Christmas Eve is reservations, here are the best restaurants for Christmas Eve dinner in San Francisco. You can dine out and still be home to unwrap your presents at midnight.

Shining bright indeed was Rihanna, who hosted her first annual Diamond Ball in Beverly Hills last night.

We are happy to announce the launch of Haute Living St Barths!

Gigi Ganatra, Jillian Jacobson and Hadley Henriette hosted a cocktail party for charity-lingerie brand, EMPOWERED BY YOU at SCOOP NYC

A mere month into its grand UK opening and luxury skincare brand Trésor Rare is already making waves on the London beauty scene, tucked in the heart of the exclusive Mayfair area. After initially launching Stateside, the brand has decided to open shop and test the London market and, with its range of signature fragrances, anti-ageing treatments and facial masks, it really is a spa experience right in the centre of the capital.

The A-list interior designer Mark Cutler shares what is in for luxury home decor in 2015.

Let's be frank. No one needs anything but well-crafted pieces made of durable, refined materials are the hallmark of conscious consumerism and is the antidote to cheap throw-away fashion. When giving, go for a top luxury brand that your loved ones will adore. Case in point our covet list below which will inspire awe those gifted. For the ladies, Fendi, the Italian family owned brand known for furs, and their infamous 90's baguette, new it offering is the "peekaboo". This one in painted python. Or if you're yearning for an American classic then do Tiffany &Co's crocodile satchel. It will have a place in your bag museum for years. It's not a cliche' that diamonds are forever and the venerable brand Cartier's diamond and emerald secret watch is a one of a kind show piece fit for a literal queen. Chanel's lion time-piece is pure lavishness on a wrist. Both are more of an investment that pure purchase. If the lady has an unusually spicy style then go for these turquoise and emerald Chicuita dangles from deGrisogono. They too are one of a kind but will make an ensemble look drop dead gorgeous. For footwear we chose Roger Vivier's pink crystal encrusted ballet flats for intense foot-bling. And Rene' Caovilla's kitten heel with mink fur poof are jewelery for the feet. There is something very delicious about wearing a fine fur. Its warmth and touchable softness, a girl cannot tire of. I've never regretted buying a fur that causes personal delight when wearing. Our picks are this brightly-hued chubby from Frenchman Yves Solomon and the of-the-moment must have, the fur vest; this one from Timo Weiland. A watch is a sign of power and style for important men and you can't go wrong with Swiss watch-maker, F. P. Journe's chronometre' or the Roman jeweler, Bulgari's platinum Octo. Both have a masculine gentility that he will love and will become the go-to time-piece in his watch cabinet. Salvatore Ferragamo's lux crocodile sneaker is great for that business titan in your life who needs to look pulled together even when he plays. Rimowa's special edition luggage in partnership with Neville Wakefield, is their latest installment in practically indestructible travel-cases for globe trekkers. The whimsical Hermes, is

'Tis the season to be giving! These four charity events in Los Angeles truly showcased the best of LA's philanthropic community...and made it very certain that all involved will definitely not be receiving coal in their stockings.

Soothe dry skin with cooling peppermint and warming cinnamon treatments at Oasis Day Spa

“The Penthouse Suite includes two separate private balconies. We feel it’s the paragon of all Manhattan penthouses, and will be one of New York’s most sought-after spaces when it opens in January of 2015,” explained Holly Breuche, General Manager of the Quin Hotel New York. In an in-depth interview, we discussed the one-year anniversary of the hotel and its historic transformation, their unique relationship with world-renowned art and artists, their one-of-a-kind partnership with Bergdorf Goodman, and much more.

The Palm Court at The Plaza, which relaunched in October under the direction of celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakkarian has come into the 21st Century, but not without a throwback to the origins of this historic landmark.

The awards season race is finally on! The 2015 Golden Globes nominees were announced this morning by Kate Beckinsale, Paula Patton, Peter Krause and Jeremy Piven bright and early from The Beverly Hilton.

Diana Vreeland was theatrical, colorful, confident, intelligent and fun and it's that personality that her grandson Alexander Vreeland aimed to capture in Diana Vreeland Parfums, available at Neiman Marcus in San Francisco's Union Square. He talked about his grandmother and the new line to Haute Living.

Actor Jeremy Piven joined Sayers Sessions and took over the drums to perform for the packed crowd.