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Haute Event: Art Meets Fashion in Union Square with Claiborne Swanson Frank’s Exhibit

At first, her artistic showcase turned heads at Akris in New York City, and on March 15th portrait photographer, Claiborne Swanson Frank, takes her talents across the nation to San Francisco, letting all of Union Square see her new exhibit, “Indigo Light”, at their Akris in Neiman Marcus. With help from her sisters Veronica Beard and Alexis Traina, and friends such as Vanessa Getty, Allison Speer, Jessica Sailer, Sophie Pera, Serena Nikkah, and Genevieve Bahrenburg, Claiborne fused together beautiful portraits of enticing women and the vibrant influx of high fashion.
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Miami City Ballet Closes the Season with John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet

This weekend premieres John Cranko’s "Romeo and Juliet" closing out the month and another successful season with one of the world’s greatest romances. On March 25 there will be a pre-reception cocktail sponsored by GRAFF, followed by the premiere of "Romeo and Juliet" at the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House. The night ends with a VIP gala dinner featuring culinary treats by Barton G in the Knight Concert Hall.
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Haute Event: Andy Roddick Serves to Haute Living for Charity Tournament

On Tuesday evening, Haute Living headed to the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center at the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne to support our Associate Publisher, Sarah Mirmelli, who got the chance of a lifetime–to return the serve of major heartthrob / professional tennis player, Andy Roddick.
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Haute Treatment: New Spring Spa Treatments at the Island Hotel

For some real spring cleaning, you deserve to treat yourself to a few treatments that'll slough off the winter dull-drums and get you radiant and ravishing for spring. After all, what's the point of cleaning your closet and making room for the new collections if your skin is looking dull and weather worn? The Island Hotel is debuting two new treatments just in time for the seasonal shift -- and any of your new shift dresses. Trust us, one visit and you'll be glowing.
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Most Expensive Condo in Manhattan Purchased for $48 Million at The Plaza Hotel

From Russia with Love" could perhaps be the quote of the week after famous Russian composer and mega millionaire Igor Krutoy purchased a stunning $48 million 6,000-square-foot luxury pad in the decadent Plaza hotel in NYC. Mr Krutoy’s purchase not only gave a much needed boost to the real estate economic slum but also set the record for the most expensive single condo sale in Manhattan history.
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Limited Edition Fragrance to Benefit Japanese Earthquake Victims

The parfumeur Louison Libertin of Paris-based label "Technique Indiscrete," has launched a limited edition fragrance line to raise funds for victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which hit hardest in North East Japan.
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Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta Announces Special Guest Designer, Jason Wu

Jason Wu, who has become a household name simply because one of his client’s happens to be the First Lady, was just announced as the special guest designer for this year’s Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta.
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Haute Dining: The Cellar Restaurant’s $250,000 Remodel

The Cellar has undergone a $250,000 remodel that will offer a new, fresh menu and new interiors for a more contemporary French fine dining experience.
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SOS Children’s Villages and UBUNTU: Building Child Awareness through Arts and Culture

How can art help to create a culture of peace? Can the arts be used as a way to mend conflict, pain, and promote humanitarian development? Through SOS Children's Villages Lebanon recent collaboration with the Ubuntu initiative children are encouraged to use creativity as a way to foster positive participation in their local community and open their eyes to the powerful tools of art and culture.
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Dubstep, so Haute right now.

There's no denying that dubstep is sexy, or at least makes you feel a little sexy. I'm loving this genre of music that originated in South East London. There are so many song mixes on the web that are marginally better than the originals. A friend of mine, Jared Palomar a member of the band Augustana (most noted for their song "Boston") has recently been posting some of his dubstep mixes online. Curiosity got the best of me and I've become addicted to his productions of these once bland songs.
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Haute Event: Sant Arturo Wines Hosts Fourth Wine Dinner Series at The Darby Restaurant

On Tuesday, March 22, 2011, The Darby restaurant in New York City hosted the fourth installment of the exclusive Sant Arturo Wine Dinner Series that have been taking place over the past several months.
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Estate of the Day: $13 Million Tuscan Inspired Greensboro Home Listed by Dana Leshley of Harry Norman Realtors

Tuscan inspired custom home on prominent point of 5+ lakefront acres in Reynolds Plantation, this sportsman's paradise includes 2 boat docks, lake house, multi-level terraces , Infiniti pool/spa, outdoor LR w/ FP, 3 bars, BBQ pavillion, sweeping staircase to water, ballroom sized trophy room, gourmet kit, 2 story LR, banquest sized DR, master wing on main level, finished basement w/ wine cellar & tasting rm, bunk room, den, climate controlled storage, tack room, in-law suite above garage, 4 en-suite bedrooms upstairs, stunning views of the lake from most every room!
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Haute Event: Power Up With La Prairie

It's no secret that La Prairie is one of the top names in skin care. What may be lesser known is the history behind the scientific skin care line, and the direction their new technology is headed. I recently attended a “Power Up” event at Bloomingdales to learn more about their line of Cellular Power Infusion treatment.
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Arabic Inspiration: Luxury Narghiles by Airdiem

Eric Gourmand was on a business trip to the Middle East when he discovered the Narghile. He became so enraptured with this "art of living" object that he decided to make it the basis for his company Airdiem. Over the past four years Gourmand's company has become one of the leading manufacturers for the Narghile, an object which has a history of over 500 years.
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Haute Eats: Bluefin’s Red Cross Fundraiser

As the American Red Cross does its best to get donations in for the tragic earthquake and tsunami in Japan, people all over Orange County are jumping in to help them. One of the places you can go is haute sushi spot Bluefin, where on Sunday, March 27th, they'll be hosting a Red Cross Fundraiser for Japan.
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Celebrate the Royal Wedding with the Royal Suite Retreat at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

American's obsession with British royalty is no new trend, but definitely picked up in intensity due to the pending nuptials of everyone's favorite king in training. Prince William and Kate Middleton have been the focus of gossip mags for months now, tracking their every movement, outfit change and sideways glance at each other. If you just can't get enough of the Wales Wonderland, celebrate the festivities with them right here in Chicago.

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