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Behnaz Sarafpour Presents Fall 2010 Collection
On May 7, upscale department store Wilkes Bashford and San Francisco First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom co-hosted a two-day trunk show for Bahnaz Sarafpour's Fall 2010 Collection. Fashionistas throughout the Bay Area swarmed the luxurious boutique to catch a glimpse of the New York designer and her trendy threads as well as support the documentary film, Miss Representation, written, directed, and produced by Newsom herself.
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Paolo Zampolli and Amanda Ungaro Welcome Baby Boy to the Luxury Lifestyle
Paolo Zampolli doesn’t stay out of the headlines for long. Just a couple of months after celebrating his 40th birthday at Provocateur in a way that only the truly affluent can comprehend, the real estate mogul is earning more ink, this time, with readers getting a glimpse into what life may be like for Zampolli’s newest family addition. Paolo and Brazilian model Amanda Ungaro’s son, Giovanni, was born on April 7, 2010, and has certainly been welcomed into a world of wealth.
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Tastes of Taggia Without the Airfare
What do you get when you combine a gorgeous backdrop of element themed decor, the Arizona springtime weather, a cultivated menu, and a chef that takes his work very seriously? A night of sheer sensory enjoyment and an extremely happy stomach at Taggia, in Scottsdale's Firesky Resort. The city of Taggia in Italy is an ancient seaside residence very prominent during the Roman Empire years, and remains a fantastic tourist spot for old-world enthusiasts today. Being a coastal city, much of the food is brought from the sea and turned into amazing Italian dishes, something our Scottsdale Taggia also takes great care in doing, keeping with the origin of the title and it's rich cuisine history.
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Tipping Point Community Celebrates 4th Annual Benefit
Guests arrived at The Warfield in San Francisco for the Tipping Point Community's annual benefit, in which they raised an astounding $6 million for the organization's initiatives. The benefit was co-chaired by Chris and Bradley James, David Lamond and Kelsey Fithian, Bill and Leigh Matthes, and Tipping Point's newest board member, Jed York.
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Tickets Go on Sale Today for Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
While most of those in the know think the Hamptons is the place to be all summer long, the true trendsetters of high society know that on June 27, 2010 the place to be is at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on Governors Island. We can make such a bold statement based on last year’s guest list, which goes beyond the typical VIP description. The likes of Madonna, Kate Hudson, Marc Jacobs, Chloe Sevigny, LL Cool J, Donna Karan, Lucy Sykes, Rachel Roy, Hilary Rhoda and Alex Wek were spotted last year amongst the more than 6,000 guests.
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Ice, Ice Baby
With the Stanley Cup so close Chicagoans can almost taste it, the city is abuzz with hockey fever as the NHL playoffs drag on. No matter your neighborhood, here are some of the best bars to watch the Blackhawks dominate in May’s most anticipated showdown. After all, sharks may smell blood, but our Hawks show no mercy.
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Vistancia Merges Authentic Arizona Landscape with Urban Living Comforts
Located comfortably just outside of town, the Vistancia community provides residents with the opportunity to enjoy the peaceful desert landscape while also offering all the same amenities and conveniences as life in bustling Phoenix.
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Hot and Sunny for A Ray of Hope’s Inaugural Benefit
Ray Romano, Stewart and Carol Rahr, and more support A Ray of Hope Friday Night...
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Résurrection des Mannequins: Dubai’s Latest Art Charity Project
Dubai's latest charity project is in the form of a creative collaboration between artists and art lovers. Locally based photographer Sertac Tasdelen (seen above) created Resurrection des Mannequins, named after Man Ray's 1938 exhibition where surrealist artists became real-life mannequins, as a way to bring together the art community by having each attendee imprint their own identity onto one of his photographs.
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Own Part of the Original Playboy Mansion
Think You’re A Playboy worthy of Hef’s extravagant lifestyle? Well, now you can live like one. Part of Mr. Hefner’s original Playboy Mansion on Lakeshore Drive is for sale for a cool 2.9 million.
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Grand Opening of Salon Lucien at Preston Center
The official start of summer is next week, and just in time for the warmer climes Salon Lucien has opened its doors in Preston Center to update your look from winter bleak to summer chic. To celebrate their opening, the stylists and staff threw an early evening soiree Wednesday with champagne, gourmet bites and complimentary cuts and blow outs.
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Blush Boutique Nightclub Tops the Best List for Vegas
While Vegas has more than 80 nightclubs alone on The Strip for you to choose from, that doesn’t mean your decision needs to be difficult. You want some good music, decent drinks, something a bit exclusive and a way to experience both interior and exterior action.
Enter Blush Boutique Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas. The loungey club was just named the 2010 Ultra Lounge of the Year by the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association.
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Haute Dawg Heaven.
It’s no secret Chicago’s known for it’s food. And most notably pizza, popcorn and the Chicago dog. But take note, this is far from the lowly street vendor hot dog. With an award winning executive chef Joe "Dawg" Doren (Blackbird, Sixteen), Franks ‘N’ Dawgs is “five-star dining on a bun.”
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A Trove of Treasures for Keeps at the Heard Museum
For unique gifts and other beautiful baubles, the Heard Museum's online shop offers a fun selection of items, including Southwest-style handwoven baskets, jewelry, rugs, pottery, fine art, and more.
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Prospect Park Alliance Hat Party
This past May 7, the Prospect Park Alliance invited guests to enjoy a lovely morning at the River Cafe in Brooklyn. It was the 7th annual Prospect Park Alliance Hat Party, in which attendees arrived in elaborate hats and enjoyed a delicious breakfast.
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Leggiadro Opens First Texas Store in Highland Park Village
Leggiadro is Italian for aesthetically beautiful, so it's no wonder the brand's line of quality women's clothing is so superior in looks and texture. Lucky for the discerning ladies of Dallas, the high-end boutique has opened its doors here at Highland Park Village, celebrating their grand opening with a champangne reception on Wednesday.
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