Hollywood staple and recent restaurateur Mark Wahlberg is always working – even in his car! The actor and producer recently appeared on the TV show Inside West Coast Customs to have the aftermarket auto specialists there transform his Cadillac Escalade into the ultimate mobile office.

AFTER TALKING AT LENGTH about suits, I would like to shift the focus onto jackets for the new season. I feel and I see more and more people enjoying wearing jackets. It is nice to be out in a two-piece selection instead of the classic suit, and if correctly dressed up with a tie, it is unsurpassed elegance for casual Friday attire.

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK AND FABULOUS FALL PARTIES

Lil Jon led Monday night’s exceptionally animated Halloween bash at Surrender Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas. The night included a “Best Costume” contest with a $25,000 cash and prizes giveaway.

HAUTE 100: NEW YORK

WINE LIBRARY TV founder Gary Vaynerchuk knows the power of social media. Vaynerchuk used Facebook and Twitter to build his family’s wine business into a national powerhouse; later he did the same to promote Wine Library TV, his wildly popular online wine video blog. Wine Library TV has since become a $65 million empire, based on Vaynerchuk’s daily wine tasting video blogs.

Hilary Weston, one of Canada’s most influential women, uses her leadership and passion to create a unique village by the sea.

From December 1-4, Miami’s heat intensifies as the cultured and the curious come together to celebrate the 10th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, the most prestigious art show in the United States which has since inspired hundreds of events, fairs and collaborations throughout the week. With over 260 leading galleries from around the world participating, artists, celebrities, jet setters and everyone in between invade South Florida to join in on the endless festivities and exhibitions. Form VIP dinners, exclusive openings and exciting exhibitions, we narrowed down the haute happenings to the must-not-miss events where the art aficionados, ultra cool and in the know will certainly be seen. Our suggestion: Charter your flight fast, book a haute hotel and make the annual pilgrimage of the who’s who to Miami Beach.

They say that diamonds are a girl's best friend, and while true, handbags hold an equal place in our hearts. Exotic skin handbags, specifically, are at the top of our lust list.

On October 24, 2011 the star power lit up the room at the annual Broadway Salutes, Arts Horizons Gala at the Edison Ballroom. John Devol and Director Elizabeth Halverstam celebrated 33 years of helping over eight million public school children discover the arts.

On 18 October, Baume & Mercier officially launched its new boutique in Dubai Mall. The inauguration ceremony was hosted by CEO Alain Zimmermann and Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons management, and was followed by a lavish celebration event held at Armani Hotel.

THIS IS NO ORDINARY log cabin. Victory Lodge, set upon the majestic Eastern Sierras in the renowned June Lakes area of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., is a massive private residence, boasting 9 bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms. The hand-hewn log cabin is truly an architectural masterpiece carved into the breathtaking mountains above Gull Lake.

On Thursday October 27th, New York's ultimate lasagna destination, Tommy Lasagna opened in Gramercy where guests like designer Nicole Miller were able to sample the Italian restaurant's signature dishes.

The models' Halloween party showdown was in full force last night. Miranda Kerr as " The Sexy Ringmaster" hosted her Halloween Party at Meatpacking latest haute spot CATCH Roof while Heidi Klum was celebrating her famous Halloween Party at Ph-D at the Dream Downtown Hotel.

Lia Tolaini of Banville & Jones and Daniel Johnnes, Wine Director for Daniel Boulud’s restaurants, invite you to a luxurious wine dinner at DB Bistro Moderne on November 15.

There was no change in Orange County’s mega-mansion market (that is homes listed for $20 million or more) during October— neither in price nor number of homes listed in the category.