Tinseltown is at its buzziest during awards season when each and every star truly comes out to play. If you're invited to the red carpet galas and can get behind the velvet rope, kudos! If you can't, you can still expect to see the A-list out and about at these five celeb beloved hot spots.

We know you're just getting back into the swing of things after the holiday break, but it's time to start thinking about the hautest San Francisco Bay Area winter events on tap. From next week's 70th birthday gala for San Francisco Symphony's iconic music director Michael Tilson Thomas (we don't believe that he's 70 either) to the always spectacular Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's Mid-Winter Gala on March 27, there will be plenty of exciting events happening in and around San Francisco. Don't be surprised if you have a Bill Clinton sighting. With four speaking engagements scheduled, he'll be spending a few days here. For more details, read on.

With Valentines Day less than six weeks away, why not plan a uniquely lavish and exotic vacation that your true love will never forget? We spent last February 14th tracking gorillas in the Rwanda jungle when there was no rain and lots of sunshine.

Songs by Frank Sinatra and costumes by Oscar de la Renta aren't what you imagine when you think "ballet" but this is no ordinary ballet!

High-goal polo returns to Wellington this Sunday, January 4th, with the Herbie Pennell Cup— and actress Tatum O'Neil.

We're just a few days away from New Year's Eve, the night when you go big or go home. Now is the time for you to step out in style, literally. Whether your NYE outfit calls for fringe, glitter or feathers, here are 10 haute party shoes to take a fashionista like you from 2014 into 2015.

Christian Charriere paints with brio important film figure from film and music in black and white oil. Christian Charriere is based in St Barths and will exhibit in New York at Agora Gallery in January 2015

Ken Fulk and Anna Weinberg share eight tips for how to throw New Year's Eve party in style while chef Jennifer Puccio provides her recipe for English pea pancakes.

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As the daughter of Russian billionaire Vassily Anisimov—one of the richest men in the world—Anna Anissimova knows a thing or two about the good life. This Russian-American heiress is known just as much for her love of real estate—she dropped $23 million on Diane Von Furstenberg's Manhattan property and has a $15 pad in the Time Warner Center as well as a home in The Hamptons—as she is her burgeoning film career; she is an actress and producer, best known for movies like The Whistleblower, Father of Invention and Flutter. The heiress and producer husband Peter Schafer recently purchased a nearly $10 million home in Pacific Palisades, which means she is well versed in most luxurious hot spots in Los Angeles. Here is the stunning star's insider's guide to the City of Angels.

What happens when you take Audi, Aspen and a handful of VIPs? Well duh—one completely magical weekend, obviously. Here's what you missed...

The days of live jazz and blues along Sunset may be long gone, but some Los Angeles jazz clubs are committed to keeping the blues alive and well.

It's panic time! You've waited until the last minute to pick up that special something for someone who's been naughty or nice. Don't worry, Haute Living's got this. Here are a few last-minute holiday gift ideas in San Francisco that are available now. Yes, we've checked for you. Now go!

Taking afternoon tea in Britain is somewhat of a tradition, and there's nowhere better to do it in style and luxury than in London. Here are our top picks of the capital's most decadent spots for sipping a lovely brew.