Dallas

Let's face it: jeans are iconic. They have a place in a barrage of popular songs, from Elton John's Tiny Dancer to T-Pain's instant classic that made Apple Bottoms jeans a household name. They come in flared or skinny or boyfriend styles, so you can bet whatever mood you're in or shoes you want to wear, there's a blue jean option. So it should come as no surprise that Dallas, which may have invented the denim jean (at least the denim jacket and jean combo), has a slew of high end jean stores to suit your fancy.

How many miles have you clocked on your mattress? Odds are you're due for a tune up, and if you think back over the last month you've probably had a good night's sleep only a handful of those days. What's going to help you catch up on your rest? A nightcap of Chai tea, or maybe one of those machines that makes sounds like the ocean. Or, perhaps you can buy an uber-luxe bed from Duxiana for only a baker's dozen g's--chump change to catch some z's.

How do you define luxury? Is it the simple, elegant things in life that keep you going, or do you find yourself craving extreme bling to satiate your appetite for the extraordinary? If you checked out the strange art show Sustenance at an old warehouse on Singleton Avenue in Oak Cliff, then you may have gotten some grand ideas on how to make your home a trueexperiment in palatial decadence.

Maybe it was the meeting that ran late, or perhaps it was that last Jagerbomb, but it's midnight and man, are you hungry. What are your options? Head home to leftovers in the fridge and Shake Weight infomercials, or grab a bite at one of these happening late night eateries? Keep reading for the answer.

Name: Heidi Dillon The stats: Originally from Minnesota, received her Master's in Printmaking and Painting from UMASS and had a stint in Manhattan before making Dallas her home. How much does she love our city: She named her only son Dallas Dillon!

Whether you like it warm or chilled, fruity or bitter, with a glass of Asahi (sake bomb!) or on its own, sake is rarely a bad idea when devouring Asian fare. In fact, connoisseurs of the stuff canramble on like a Napa Valley wine enthusiast, and there's no wonder why: the rice liqueur has many flavors, tpyes and brewers, perfect for those with a picky palate.

When Tata Motors purchased Jaguar from the ailing Ford Motor Company in 2008, the Indian company was faced with a number of makeover issues. So in launching their brand new XJ flagship sedan earlier this year, Jaguar unleashed an all out marketing blitz that sought to re-connect with savvy luxury consumers through carefully chosen branding partners.

You know how you like to live when you're away from home. Five stars, 80-minute massages and 1500 thread count sheets--only the finest hotels can lure you away from your abode. But when it comes to your pet, how often does your loving Fido or Fifi get the star treatment? Why shouldn't your lap dog sit in the lap of luxury once and awhile?

Hemingway once poetically described the metallic taste of an oyster, and any true seafood fan could agree. Landlocked means nothing in the world of culinary greatness, which is why Dallas still maintains a reputation of supplying quality, fresh-off-the-boat seafood that is as succulent and satisfying as any coastal eatery could offer. Check out these local spots for a great out-of-water experience.

On Monday night the Bvlgari boutique inside Northpark Mall celebrated the new store and the upcoming Cattle Baron's Ball by throwing an evening soiree, a cocktail gathering of current and past CBB Chairs as well as fans of Bvlgari's luxurious baubles, bags and skin care lines.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra kicked off their fall 2010 season Saturday night at the Meyerson with their annual fundraiser gala. The black tie event was hosted by co-chairs Todd Fiscus and Barbara Daseke, who took this year's theme "Of Life and Love" and transformed the lobby of the symphony center into Beethoven's enchanted garden, complete with large floral arrangements anda Life, Love and Luxury raffle with prizes from Montblanc and The Ritz-Carlton.

I remember my first taste of Basil Chicken, and since then I've been hooked on the spicy dishes of Thai cuisine. Whether you're a fan already or looking to expand the boundaries of your palate, head to one of these savory eateries.