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HAutos: The New Aston Martin Virage
Aston Martin has presented the world with the only the highest-class luxury automobiles, and they continue to do so with their newest creation, the supremely elegant and powerful Aston Martin Virage. The sexy new model will offer drivers a greater choice of individualized sports car characters and a class-leading range, but always upholding the illustrious Aston Martin soul and luxury.
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Haute Event: Heidi Klum, Jamie Foxx, Kim Kardashian Attend Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party
On Sunday, Feb. 27, while the 83rd annual Academy Awards were taking place, another equally important event was happening across town–the 19th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. The event, hosted by Sir Elton John himself, along with partner David Furnish, Chopard jewelry and Jo & Raffy Manoukian. The lavish affair was held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood and catered to all A-listers who didn’t make it to the award show this year.
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A Day in the Life: Jennifer and Neil Sazant of the Sagamore Hotel
The Sazant family of the Sagamore Hotel in South Beach depends upon the love and support from each other to keep their business going strong. At the Sagamore Hotel, it’s a family affair. Jennifer Taplin Sazant and her husband, Neil Sazant, are involved in all aspects of the business.
We caught up with the dapper couple to get a glimpse into their typical day.
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A Day in the Life: Daniel and Derek Koch
Brothers Daniel and Derek Koch are renowned as two of the most sought after tastemakers in New York’s dining and hospitality scene. Upon transplanting to New York City from their native mid-west, Derek and Daniel began their careers as models, but earned their first entrance into the hospitality industry working at Le Bilboquet, notorious for its signature, raucous parties. We recently caught up with entrepreneur Derek Koch to get a glimpse into his typical, and frantically busy, day and night.
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Celebrity Living: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Boasts World’s Most Elaborate Security System
In light of some recent stalker drama, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has chosen to move, along with his long-time girlfriend Priscilla Chan, into a high-security home, heavy with satellite dishes, just down the street from his old home in the Palo Alto neighborhood of College Terrace. Although larger than his previous four-bedroom house, the new home is yet another rental and modest, especially for a young CEO with a net worth of $12.5 billion. Although he has recently surpassed other tech moguls such as Apple's Steve Jobs, Google's Eric Schmidt, and stock brokerage magnate Charles Schwab on the annual Forbes 400 Richest Americans list, his real estate decisions don’t shadow those of the other names.
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Haute Fashion: The Beautiful Jewelry of Native Floridian Pamela Huizenga
I asked my longtime friend Pamela Huizenga what inspires her, who inspires her and to share with us her jewelry and gemstones. Pamela has been passionate about jewelry since she was 16 years old when she first studied stones and became a certified lapidary!! She is inspired by colors, textures and shapes and loves rocks, fossils and gems! No surprise that her inspiration is her family (as she is an amazing Mother) and her love for Mother Earth is evident in her work. “I love to see their reaction to my pieces, I appreciate their honest input and I always try to impress them!” says Pamela.
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Haute Event: Harboring Hearts First Annual Fundraiser in NYC
On Thursday, February 24th, New York City celebrated a tremendous cause. Harbouring Hearts, a 501(c)(3) established in 2009 by Michelle Javian and Yuki Kotani; implemented their first annual fundraiser at the Rubin Museum of Art in downtown Manhattan. This cause is close to both co-founders hearts’, having experienced loved ones going through cardiac and transplant procedures; decided to put their efforts in helping cardiac patients and their caregivers.
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Haute Event: Dylan’s Candy Bar – Unwrap Your Sweet Life Book Signing Party at ONE Bal Harbour Reso...
Dylan Lauren, Founder & CEO of Dylan’s Candy Bar and daughter of fashion-icon, Ralph Lauren, lives the sweet life and on Thursday, Feb. 17, Juan Arevalo, Jorge Arevalo, and Lara Shriftman hosted a signing party for her new book, “Dylan’s Candy Bar – Unwrap Your Sweet Life,” at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa.
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Haute Event: The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas and Blue Ribbon Sushi Host Late Night Culinary Bash
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and the famed Blue Ribbon brothers Eric and Bruce Bromberg brought the lights of Vegas to Miami for the 2011 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival on Sunday, Feb. 27. The luxurious Las Vegas hotel and resort brought culinary A-listers together for a tasty late night party at Miami’s New World Center.
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Frank Abatemarco Lists $19,950,000 Montecito Estate
One of Montecito’s premiere properties perfectly situated on prestigious Picacho Lane. South facing terraces look over lush gardens to ocean and island views.
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Haute Event: The Day of Small Hearts Charity Sale at Moscow’s TSUM
In the end of February, Moscow’s luxury department store TSUM gathered dozens of famous fashionistas. But not for the sake of shopping. That evening, Moscow's celebrity it-girls for the first time in their life stood behind the counter to sell off their own designer items for charity sake. All the funds raised in such an unusual way was deducted for charitable purpose - in payment transactions for heart surgery for three-year old Luka Belov, who suffers from serious heart disease.
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Haute Style: Jonathan Adler Boutique on Newbury Street
Jonathan Adler’s self-proclaimed “Happy Chic” philosophy is the perfect remedy for chic Bostonians who are ready to emerge from the chilly winter and put some spring into their lives. This weekend I stopped by the whimsical store, which has been brightening up Newbury Street ever since it arrived on the scene a year and a half ago. Store manager Peter Griglik happily showed me around to view their latest arrivals.
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Aventura Penthouse Listed for $12,000,000 by SBI Realty
Amazing one of a kind penthouse at the Bella Vista south midrise in Porto Vita! Two-stories with over 5,000 sq ft., private rooftop pool & bbq area.
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Haute Yachts: New Vulcan Line from Vicem Yachts
The time has come to enjoy the cool waters of the ocean. Wouldn't it just be nice to do it on board of a wonderful and luxurious yacht? Since being founded in 1991, Vicem Yachts has always been focusing on three core values: total customization, impeccable craftsmanship, and timeless design.
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Haute Event: Grand Opening of Tom Ford Beverly Hills Boutique
On Thursday night, Tom Ford threw a glamorous cocktail party to celebrate the grand opening of his long-awaited new Beverly Hills boutique at 346 N. Rodeo Drive. Valentino, Milla Jovovich, Natalia Vodianova, Rachel Zoe, Eva Longoria, Harvey Weinstein, Karen Elson, Adrien Brody, Suzanne Somers were amongst the supporters of the couturier-Tom Ford himself.
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Olivia’s World: Oscar Night at California Film Institute
On Sunday, the California Film Institute (CFI) hosted its 17th annual Oscar Night at Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center to watch the 83rd Academy Awards.
More than 600 guests attended this fund-raising event for the CFI's education fund. I bought ten tickets and shared the event with friends and clients. The red carpet greeted guests who dressed in Oscar worthy attire and enjoyed gourmet box dinner and champagne donated by Korbel and chocolate dessert donated by Whole Foods.
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