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Dying to see Lady Gaga and Green day, but the thought of dealing with the crowds and chaos more than you can bear? Don’t let the madness stop you, here’s how to do Lollapalooza, the haute way.

Bearing a rich-green hull, Sea Owl slowly made her way from one of Burger Boat Company’s build sheds and into the waters of Lake Michigan in July. The 142-footer was commissioned by an American family that has previous cruising experience, aboard yachts bearing the same name. However, this Sea Owl represents their largest yacht to date. In fact, the prior Sea Owl, built in 1999 (and which they’re presently selling, for $10.5 million), measures 124 feet.

It seems as though summer has crept by, with fall quickly approaching us. As most style editors will tell you, September marks new beginnings: wardrobe reinventions, new trends, and, overall, a fresh outlook on personal aesthetic. While new apparel and Fashion Week previews may be the first thing that comes to mind, it’s important to expand into other territories, as well—namely, home décor.

It’s official: Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky were married on Saturday night at Astor Courts Estates in Rhinebeck, N.Y.

Reminiscent of a matador’s showmanship as he makes passes at a raging bull with panache and precision, wines from Toro embody the same characteristics of a matador as it produces massive, powerful wines intended to subdue any individual with its intense aromas, profound flavors and fleshy mouth feel.

Being that breakfast for dinner is one of my favorite meals, finding amazing brunch spots is one of my secret passions. There’s nothing better after a long night out on the town to dissect the weekend’s activities over a mimosa. After all, Top Chef did teach us that the mark of a great chef is how perfectly he could cook an egg. Just don't forget the side of bacon.

Two worlds apart no longer, Italian-based Kartell is keeping consumers sitting at the feet of haute collaborations from renowned fashion houses, most recently: Moschino and Etro, keeping it in the Italian family. Already having produced style-laden armchairs with Dolce & Gabbana and Missoni, Kartell’s latest versions have been touched by Philippe Starck and Piero Lissoni, each intrepid in their own rights. Sit up and take notice as legendary names in fashion and interior decorating marry in a vow to exquisite design.

Amazon has announced the release of their third generation Kindle models. The new design improves the product by reducing the size by 20 percent and the weight by15, while still maintaining the 6-inch reading screen. Amazon has also improved the text-to-screen contrast by 50 percent. With enhanced battery life, a single charge (with Wi-Fi disabled) can last you up to one month of use.

From July 9 to 11, Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille proudly sponsored the fifth biannual Le Mans Classic, the vintage race car event that takes place at the celebrated 13 km Le Mans circuit in France. Over the years, Le Mans Classic has become one of the most impressive displays of classic racing automobiles. It pays tribute to the historic 24 Heures du Mans, the oldest endurance sports car race in the world.

While wine connoisseurs understand and embrace the idea that every year a particular house’s product will be different than the year before, cigar enthusiasts come to expect the same flavor and same experience from a cigar year after year. In order to do this, cigars are manufactured in a non-vintage style similar to the way many whiskies and NV Champagnes are. While a few cigar manufacturers have flirted with the Vintage concept for small run projects, Pete Johnson has taken it to a whole new level.

The Phoenix Art Museum and the Petersen Automotive Museum have just put the finishing touches on a new exhibit that will run at the Petersen’s Los Angeles facility through late January. Titled Automotivated: Streamlined Fashion and Automobiles, the collaborative exhibit attempts to demonstrate the similarity of design concepts that existed in the fashion and automotive realms of the early 20th century, with particular stress placed on the Art Deco and Streamlining movements of the 1930s.

Mayu McCartt is a young up-and-comer in the jewelry world. This ambitious designer possesses both talent and unique perspective which merge into the flawlessness that is her Mayu Bijoux collection. Her work is feminine and delicate, yet strong. Her handcrafted pieces have a clear design vision with mass appeal. I had the unique opportunity to speak with Mayu about her life, experiences, and her new Mayu Bijoux line in this exclusive interview.