Arabian painter and designer Mashael Al Athel debuts her female of Arabia show during Art Basel 2014 at SELECT art fair December 2-7.

Dinex Group's wine director Daniel Johnnes talks professional life with Daniel Boulud, managing 14 wine programs and his current obsession.

What did you miss in the City of Angels this week? If you haven't heard about Leonardo DiCaprio's massive $2 million donation or the arrival of Diane von Furstenberg's wrap shop at the Americana at Brand, you need to. Catch up on all your news here.

It had become known as "The Oscar Show," Saks Fifth Avenue's and the League to Save Lake Tahoe's annual luncheon and fashion show with iconic fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who presented his Collection under sun-drenched skies in a spectacular Lake Tahoe setting. Deemed the highlight of Tahoe's summer season, the show will go on Aug. 1, 2015, when a special tribute will be paid to de la Renta, who lost his graceful battle to cancer on Oct. 20. Haute Living asked a few Bay Area women (and men) to share their thoughts on the gifted man who created frocks for fashionistas worldwide.

WME partner Richard Weitz was the guest of honor on Monday at the Bernie Brillstein Golf Classic, held at the Wilshire Country Club.

Dancers mixed with generous donors at Miami City Ballet's opening night reception following an emotional performance of Romeo and Juliet.

As the host of the new original series Car Matchmaker, Spike Fersten takes a prospective car buyer on a journey they'll never forget. On his new show, the Emmy nominated writer, who previously worked with both David Letterman and on Seinfeld, meets with a buyer desperately looking for their ideal vehicle. Spike gets to know them, and then uses his humor, passion and automotive knowledge to find three different cars perfectly suited to that person. Expect to see a few of Spike's celebrity pals such as Seth Meyers, Jerry Seinfeld, Will Forte and even Fabio to make cameos this season. In celebration of his new series, Spike decided to share his picks for the top luxury cars on the market. Warning (or is that a challenge?), these haute autos certainly cost a few pretty pennies...and then some.

Looking for a haute vacation rental? HomeAway has 4,500 ultra-luxury rentals from around the world.

Barrafina, Adelaide Street is our Restaurant of the Week

Grammy-nominated rapper Wiz Khalifa put on an energetic performance for an enthusiastic crowd at Boulevard Pool.

2014 was really Matthew McConaughey's year. After winning an Oscar, among other accolades, the Dallas Buyers Club star accepted another trophy on Tuesday night: American Cinemathque's annual award.

Celebrate Halloween in New York City's chicest clubs—from Provocateur to Lavo to the Gallery at Dream Downtown.