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Petra Ecclestone’s Incredibly Expensive Wedding
Petra Ecclestone spent $85 million on Candy Spelling's mansion, and still had plenty leftover for an unbelievably lavish wedding, her own.
Petra tied the knot with businessman James Stunt in Italy this weekend, in the same village where Tom and Katie got hitched. But Ecclestone's wedding was a lot more expensive -- reportedly more than $5 million more expensive -- and a lot flashier.
Haute Auto
Taj Hotel Teams Up With Jaquar For a Jaguar-Themed Suite
The Jaguar Suite is located at 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences, on a side-street between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Cathedral, London. The Jaguar suite is a newly added feature to the already known Taj property, and will be available from September on.
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Haute 100 Update: Dwyane Wade and Ron Artest Rumored to join ‘Dancing With the Stars’
With the NBA lockout still up in the air, Miami Heat all-star and latest designer for Hublot watches, Dwyane Wade, needs options. Most recently, it has been rumored that the basketball icon-turned-global superstar will be the latest to join the cast of ABC’s wildly popular Dancing With the Stars reality celebrity dance competition show.
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Haute List: Top Five Most Spectacular Presidential Suites In Vegas
Enjoy your Sin City vacation in style with HL's top 5 picks for most spectacular hotel suites!
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Billy Joel’s Ex Buys Water Mill House
Katie Lee, the ex-wife of musician Billy Joel, has purchased a home in Water Mill, a publicist for Lee confirms.
Lee paid about $3.5 million, says the publicist. The newly constructed home had been listed for $3.999 million, according to the listing.
Haute Auto
Haute Auto: 2011 Lotus Evora S Test Drive
In the past, I avoided any opportunity to pilot Lotus vehicles due to their exceptionally diminutive and compact size. The Exige and Elise were much like sitting on the ground in a contorted position in a confined and restricted space.
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Beats After Sunset at Bass Museum of Art Friday, September 2
Start September off on a cultural note at Bass Museum of Art. The museum is hosting its monthly first Friday happy hour this Friday, September 2.
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Haute 100 Update: Mark Wahlberg to Open ‘Wahlburgers’ Burger Restaurant with his Brothers
Hollywood superceleb Mark Wahlberg is about to add another role as restaurateur to his extensive portfolio, which includes titles like co-executive producer of HBO’s Entourage and Boardwalk Empire and one of the world’s favorite leading actors. He is planning on venturing into the revived burger genre with a new restaurant, opening with brothers Donnie and Paul Wahlberg.
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Chef Thomas Keller Creates New Gluten-Free Flour
Noted French Laundry chef Thomas Keller's philosophy goes something like this, "To make people happy...that’s what cooking is all about." Which is why, in part, he now has his own brand of gluten-free flour on the market. Gluten allergies are are serious, and a gluten-free diet can help save the lives and taste buds of those who suffer from maladies like celiac disease. Keller's new flour, Cup4Cup, will be a blessing for those who can't tolerate gluten, and can be found at Williams-Sonoma stores for a whopping $20 per 3-pound bag.
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Haute Event: SF Opera’s Opening Night Gala September 9th
It’s not too late to part-take in of the most prominent events in the San Francisco musical and social scene. On September 9th, join Encore!, the San Francisco Opera’s club for opera aficionados, as they host the opening night gala at City Hall.
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MTV Video Music Awards: Behind The Scenes
Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Adele, Chris Brown, Pitbull and Ne-Yo all sharing the same stage in one night provides for an evening of musical genius and exhilarating performances. I experienced this first hand last night at the MTV Video Music Awards.
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Artichoke Pizza Now Available In Supermarkets
After opening up their first sit-down restaurant and an additional by-the-slice slice joint in Greenwich Village, Sal Basille and Francis Garcia's ever-expanding Artichoke Pizza empire has made an interesting choice for its next move. Starting this week, the boys from Staten Island will begin rolling their Artichoke and Margherita pizzas into the frozen food section of your local supermarket.
Haute Design
W Hotels Taps Stanley Saitowitz to Revamp W San Francisco
W Hotel, the hip and swanky branch of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, has teamed up with San Francisco-based architect Stanley Saitowitz (of Natoma Architects) to redesign the first two floors of W San Francisco.
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“In life, no dream is too small”
How can one not be addicted to the social scene when living in New York City? One of the most beautiful and challenging cities in the world, from its high life, insane nightlife, opportunities, people and fast life. Well, that is how I felt when I moved to the Big Apple in 2001 from Africa. […]
Fashion
Taste Fashion in West Hollywood
In anticipation of Fashion's Night Out West Hollywood, Taste Fashion will bring together the worlds of high fashion and fine dining, presented by The Avenues: Art, Fashion and Design District.
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Happening Now: The 16th Annual International Ballet Festival of Miami
Each September, Miami gets an extra injection of culture and diversity in the form of dance. The annual International Ballet Festival of Miami (IBFM) brings in dancers from the most prestigious world-renowned ballet companies to entertain and amaze eager audiences.
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Elizabeth Grant Age Defying Collagen Eye Pads
I was given a bunch of Elizabeth Grant Torricelumn Intensive Collagen Firming Eye Pads recently and was so excited to try them because, let's face it, nobody wants to age.
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Tommy Hilfiger Hosts in-store Concert at Fashion’s Night Out
Legendary fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger will host a music concert featuring Theophilus London at the Tommy Hilfiger flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City.








