It started raining during my time in Cabo so I left the beach and headed to lunch at Las Ventanas with Chris Getty, Lizzie Grubman, Jenny Grubman and Courtenay Semel. The rain didn’t let up the following day, so I enjoyed another leisurely lunch at Capella with Helene and Karen Larrain and Mariel Messalatti. Then […]

A generous lawyer in Los Angeles has opened his home to a homeless family for one year, demonstrating extraordinary goodwill and charity for the start of a new year.

After an amazing trip to Cabo, well, six days of sun and three days of rain, I couldn’t decide if I should head to Aspen or Miami. I opted for Miami because I wanted sun! But have you ever flown commercial from Cabo to the states!? Well I had not, and my friend took his […]

Let me start off by giving a grand apology. I have been doing this for a while now and I have yet to feature the biggest luxury retail destination in the city of Chicago, the 900 North Michigan Shops. Sure I’ve mentioned it in passing, but the 900 North Michigan Shops retail center (named after […]

As of Jan.1 NFL teams have been giving a six-week window to apply to move to Los Angeles, however, the president of Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), Tim Leiweke has already confirmed that no franchise has indicated serious interest in relocating to Los Angeles. Just last year, the National Football League has asked that those teams who are interested in relocating to Los Angeles submit all applications starting January 1 to February 15, 2013.

Elon Musk is a man of many talents, and a new homeowner. As the founder of SpaceX, cofounder of Tesla Motors and cofounder of PayPal, Musk recently purchased the Bel-Air home for $17 million.

After being on the market since 2008, the 12th floor co-op at 810 Fifth Avenue recently sold for $23.9 million. The full-floor unit was previously owned by Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller and boasts two-bedrooms, three and a half baths, a 47-foot-long living room, two fireplaces, a library, a formal dining room, a breakfast area […]

One of New York’s iconic steakhouses has been given a second chance at life. Central Park Boathouse operator Dean Poll recently purchased Gallagher’s steakhouse from its longtime owner Marlene Brody. The 200-seat midtown institution was founded in 1927 and has a long history of celebrity clientele, including Shirley MacLaine, Jackie Mason and countless Broadway stars. […]

Over the decades, Los Angeles has always been the home of music videos, series, several commercials and movies, because of its fabulous landscape and it is indeed a hot spot. With that being said, it’s safe to say that L.A. is still very much the film, entertainment and TV biz capital of the world. But for the year of 2012, there were some spots that were most-used for filming.

You'll want to kick off the new year immediately after checking out photographer Terry Richardson's sexy new ad campaign for Equinox. Richardson snapped the new “By Equinox” campaign at the iconic Stahl house in the Hollywood Hills.

Like the Soho House and Norwood clubs, New York City’s newest “pet contemporary hub” won’t accept just any old mutt. It’s membership only — and to join dogs must pass a vigorous screening process. “We’re not trying to create a master race of dogs,” owner Danny Frost told the New York Times. “We’re just trying […]

Hugh Hefner had a lot to celebrate this New Year, namely that he finally tied the knot with on-and-off girlfriend Crystal Harris. The two wed on New Year’s Eve in a small ceremony at their home, the Playboy Mansion. The 86-year-old Playboy founder announced the news via Twitter, saying, “Crystal & I married on New […]

The Gold Coast is one of Chicago’s most popular, precious and upscale neighborhoods. There’s no shortage of amazing shopping destinations, incredible hotel choices, and the all-too-important fine dining options. Whether you’re looking for a great steak from Gibson’s, which is one of Chicago’s best steakhouses or maybe you would like some of the finest seafood […]

With a winning combination of brains and beauty, it’s no surprise that Miss Universe winner Olivia Culpo is one of the most eligible bachelorettes in New York City. And if Miss Universe pageant owner Donald Trump has his way — she’ll maintain her single status for quite some time. “Olivia is focused on being Miss […]

Rob Kardashian hosted STK’s New Year’s Eve bash and spoke out about sister Kim Kardashian’s newly announced pregnancy from the red carpet. “It’s beautiful, it’s a blessing. We’ve got another child coming in the new year, and Kim’s never had a baby so it’s going to be a beautiful blessing,” said the youngest Kardashian sibling. […]

Many celebrities wouldn’t dream of leaving the house without a face full of make-up. But LaLa Anthony definitely isn’t one of those women! The 33-year-old beauty posted a make-up free picture of herself on Instagram with gal pal Eva Longoria. “New Years Resolution..no makeup..no filter..LOL…girls night recovering with @evalongoria & @lorenridinger #love,” she wrote alongside […]

Instagram photo courtesy of Privé (@priveaccess on Instagram). Celebrating the New Year aboard the 482ft yacht Topaz.

Distinctive contemporary home on approx 19 acres overlooking Healdsburg’s renowned Dry Creek Valley. Soft modern design elements blend harmoniously with the environment creating a warm and inviting retreat in a resort like setting. Set atop a ridgeline, with 360° views across the rolling hills and vineyards of Dry Creek Valley to the Mayacamas Mountains and east to Mt. St. Helena in Napa.