While the official sport of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week may be watching the runways, there are just as many eyes trained on the front row as the parade of models walks by in designers' latest collections. Charlotte Ronson, the beloved designer of singers, starlets and celebrities that go for a laid-back style, showed a collection that perfect for beach vacations and red carpet receptions.

Mixing business with pleasure, hotel bars have always been an intersection between the transient and the native: a place for travelers and locals alike to imbibe in specialties of San Francisco but still have a classic perfect Tom Collins. Whether it’s the first stop, the last stop or the only stop for an evening out, each one of these places has the mixologists, atmosphere and exclusivity to be globally enticing to all.

Beyonce Knowles stopped by the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge today at Lincoln Center before the Vera Wang show.

The Herve Leger Spring/Summer 2012 collection was about metallic; as well as cut outs, knee high gladiator sandals, and geometric patterns. With an assortment composed mostly of neutral colors, other features included fringed hems and harness-inspired details.

While Brazilian buyers have been scooping up property, particularly in downtown Miami, there are a significant number of buyers from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo simply looking for a Miami bargain. Armed with a stronger-than-ever real currency, Brazilians are the second-largest buyer demographic in Florida after Canadians -- but 30 percent of their purchases in Florida are for $99,999 or less, according to data spanning July 2010 to July 2011 that was recently released by Florida Realtors.

Singing sensation Ellie Goulding gave an amazing performance to haute New Yorkers on the rooftop of Gotham Organization’s Atlas New York Building Friday September 9, 2011.

Ever wondered about Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner likes to chow down on? Want to know if he enjoys early-bird specials or late dining? Find out from the man who cooks the meals for Hefner: William S. Bloxsom-Carter, Playboy mansion chef.

Having a pool at your house is one thing; taking it up a notch and creating a magnificent visual focal point by having an infinity pool is another. Haute Living looks at some spectacular infinity pools that could inspire you to take your pool personal to the next level.

Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, opens its highly anticipated Tower Two, featuring a host of impressive food and beverage concepts, a unique spa and a range of premier rooms, suites, residence apartments and villas.

Glam up with this season’s statement shoes at Harvey Nichols – Dubai. Femininity, color and structure were some of the buzzwords in the style vision of shoe designers for this Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection. In celebration of key footwear trends, Harvey Nichols - Dubai launches the "Shoes for a year" campaign.

On the eve before the anniversary of 9-11, budding R&B artist, Duane McLaughlin, celebrated the release of his album, Ready To Live with a star-studded event and after party on the yacht of Market America’s Loren and JR Ridinger.

Aside from designer shows debuting at Lincoln Center, New York City hotels and venues are packed with events, such as The Daily Style Sessions at the Stone Rose Lounge. Here, celebrities and a select group of fashion-crazed guests enjoyed an afternoon in style.

The Rebecca Minkoff after party hosted by POM Wonderful was held in the Rose Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel on Monday, September 12th.

Fast becoming the most exclusive luxury jewellery house in the Middle East, Phioro is a boutique jewellery company which specialize in exclusively commissioned pieces and limited edition jewels. The label is inspired by the Greek letter ‘Phi’ which symbolized the golden ratio believed by Classical scholars to represent the theory of beauty.

Luxury rentals in International City soar with one 10,000 square feet, 12-bedroom villa in Jumeirah for $56,724 a month.

London Jewelers will be hosting host a special evening with animal expert Jack Hanna & Friends Tuesday September 27 at 7pm

President Barack Obama will be in the Bay Area as the guest of honor at the homes of two of Silicon Valley’s biggest names – Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Symantec CEO John Thompson.

The highly anticipated water park set to open on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi will feature a culturally unique Emirati theme.