Eyelash extensions are the new black. Thick, full, luscious and smudge-free, it is not hard to understand how so many women are jumping on the lash-bandwagon, never to look back again. The best in the biz is, without a doubt, Sandi Schroeder. Her cosy little studio, nestled in West Hollywood, is home to pampering lash-sessions at its very best. Sandi’s immaculate attention to detail and natural artisan flair has her clients walking out the door with fuller, more noticeable lashes, a sharper profile, and a spring in their step. Her talent for extensions is utterly remarkable and by all means, a force to be reckoned with.

Opera Ball 2011, a major fundraiser for the Arizona Opera, was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix, and featured the theme "The Devil Wears Opera," celebrating the villains and villainesses of the stage, screen and runway.

Haute Living's Editorial Director Lindsay Brooke Cohen recently appeared on NBC New York's "Gossip Gram" with Roseanne Colletti and Bonnie Fuller of Hollywoodlife.com to introduce the hottest accessories of Spring 2011. Check out the full video segment here!

Heesen Yachts recently launched the YN 14955, MY Quinta Essentia, its first yacht in its 55 metre semi-displacement series, in Oss, The Netherlands on March 11th. The YN 14955 is the largest and one of the most powerful yachts by Heesen.

Artists Sas + Colin Christian will have their new collection of art, Sas + Colin, on exhibit at Opera Gallery until April 4th on 115 Spring Street.

What better way to celebrate your own birthday inside the penthouse of a building that is known as one of the finest skyscrapers in a half-century? Renowned Architect Frank Gehry celebrated his 82nd birthday with many known figures in the opening of Gehry's first skyscraper, New York by Gehry, on Saturday.

This Tuesday, South beach will be heating up at The Forge Restaurant and Wine Bar where Shareef Malnik invites you to attend the Wine Dinner series for March 2011. This Glamourous event will have you savoring on delicacies such as Taylor Bay scallops, asian lobster spoons and smoked duck breast with blackberry sauce paired with crisp whites and luscious ruby reds from Jordan's Vineyard & Winery.

Chef Jan Birnbaum has had an extensive and varied career as a chef, having taken positions at top-tier restaurants in New Orleans, New York City, Denver, and Seattle. Yet, his most recent venture, as partner and Executive Chef of EPIC Roasthouse in San Francisco, seems like the culmination of all his past experiences, and represents the fulfillment of his travels and tenure at restaurants across the country.

Mascara is almost magical, with a few strokes of the wand we have the ability to transform the eye. Darker lashes open up and emphasize your eyes, intensifying your eye color, defining the lash line. Makeup artist Charlotte Willer gives her own tip on colored mascaras for girls like us: "Try putting it on just the outer corners of your lash line,” she recommends, "for a surprise flash of color."

As a part of Russia-Italy cross-cultural year, the Italian Ambassador in Russian capital, Antonio Zanardi Landi, hosted the VIP dinner to mark Dolce & Gabbana and Bacardi’s vermouth brand Martini collaboration. Guests of honour at the private dinner at the Embassy of the Republic of Italy in Moscow included Italian actress Monica Bellucci, superb Italian designers Dominico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, joint by rapper Pharell Williams.

March 20 marked the first day of spring so it was apt that one of Dubai's most lauded style meccas, Symphony Style, chose to host the launch of the Spring/Summer 2011 collections titled "The Garden of Symphony." The Symphony concept is one of a harmony between luxury and the unique; the designers are carefully selected for their creativity and unusual design aesthetics merged with a sense of what is highly wearable for the Middle East market. Erin Fetherston, Camilla Skovgaard, Mara Hoffman, DAS Collection and Christian Siriano (of "Project Runway" fame) are amongst the designers stocked within the light and airy space, along with new season additions from Chris Benz and Prabul Gurung.

Dreaming of the perfect pair of vintage Louboutins? Chicagoans, get ready for luxury for less as the event that reinvigorated Chicago’s fashion scene in October 2010, is back: the second annual decadestwo.1 Windy City Pop-up, which will be held within space519, a concept store located at 900 North Michigan Shops. decadestwo.1 is the Hollywood based luxury retailer that consigns 21st century designer clothing and accessories from the closets of celebrities, stylists and fashion icons and sells the goods at up to 80% off retail. Last year, the boutique expanded nationally, with pop-up events held in cities around the country, and internationally with the launch of their new e-commerce site. As an added feature to this year’s event schedule, co-owner Christos Garkinos has brought on partner and fellow fashion darling, Cameron Silver, on board to showcase his incredible selection of 20th century gowns, handbags, shoes and more from vintage treasure boutique, Decades, as well as his just-launched contemporary line, decadesdenim.

Wow say that title 10 times fast. Fulton’s on the River has always been a swanky after-work hangout between the breeze of the boats on the Chicago River and the glow of the bankers in their shiny suits. But don’t worry, they’re stepping it up a notch. Opening Monday is Bridge Bar, the new top floor bar of your favorite sea level hangout.

On March 16, the 2011 Great Chefs Tasting Party® Gala benefitting the UCP of Greater Chicago cooked up a crowd with a terrific space, tremendous leadership and a lineup of top-tier chefs in the wings. Renowned chef Stephanie Izard headlined the event as more than 40 Chicago culinary all-stars served up their signature dishes hosted by Honorary Chair, ABC7 food reporter Steve Dolinsky and Chair, Mike Ditka’s Restaurant Executive Chef Tom Kenny. VIP tickets included an exclusive cocktail reception and cooking demonstration featuring Girl & the Goat’s Stephanie Izard (Bravo’s Top Chef 2008) and Sprout’s Dale Levitski (Bravo Top Chef competitor 2007 and 2010), private open bar and live auction. Founded in 1951, United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago first opened its doors to address the needs of children and adults with cerebral palsy. They help a child with cerebral palsy use technology that lets her speak for the first time and a man unable to use his hands or arms learn to do his own laundry and prepare his own meals. They help a woman in a wheelchair roll down her new ramp and back into the community to mobilize and inspire.

The most recent phenomenon of downtown Los Angeles’ urban renaissance happened on Saturday: The Belasco Theater opened its doors with the sounds of the internationally respected DJ, deadmau5, spinning Unhooked for L.A.’s coolest crowd. Those with a love of electronic music or even those with a basic respect for the art of DJing understand the significance of such an event, but what’s even hauter is the venue itself.

On Saturday, March 26, Arizona Opera and the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present a free outdoor screening of "La boheme," Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece and one of the most celebrated opera's of all time, in the Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater.