According to an article in The Times of London by Fiona Neill, the mega-rich Russians, Sheikhs and Chinese pouring into London in recent years have jacked up the cost of a British nanny. A British staffing agency called Imperial Nannies cited a Russian client who wanted to poach a nanny from another family. Their salary offer: $200,000 a year.

Last night, pop rock princess Avril Lavigne hosted her official Abbey Dawn after-party during MAGIC at Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace. Dressed head-to-toe in her clothing line from her Spring 2012 collection, the petite artist was greeted by fans and stopped to pose for photos before walking the red carpet.

Drew Altizer lets us in to see what a day in his life is like in this issue of Haute Living San Francisco. Here’s a sample from his candid, humorous 24-hour tell-all.

RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house, continued its strong track record in Monterey, California on Monday, setting a new world record for a Mercedes-Benz sold at auction and a record for selling 12 automobiles for individual million-dollar-plus results.

The largest black-owned cosmetic company Fashion Fair Cosmetics has brought on celebrity make-up artist Sam Fine as creative director.

The lap of luxury finds a new home in 2016 as Russian company Orbital Technologies plans to host a four-cabin hotel 217 miles from earth.

The world’s leading watch auctioneer, Antiquorum has rare Patek Philippe timepieces up its sleeve. The timepieces will be the highlight of the September 14th auction dedicated to “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” in New York City.

Creative power couple Andy and Kate Spade are looking to sell Stepping Stones, their three-acre estate in Southampton, for $5.45 million.

Grab your girlfriends and head to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami, an exclusive member of The Haute Hotel Network.

In this issue of Haute Living New York we provide you with detailed information on Saint Tropez, from the most luxurious places to stay and eat to the most glamorous places to party. Follow our advice to maximize your experience in the ultimate summer destination.

Sauter CO2 Design brings to you the world’s first “carbon neutral yacht.” The Emax Excalibur’s unique fly-bridge features include a photo-voltaic exoskeleton that can produce and return enough energy per year to offset up to 3,000 nautical miles.

Naima Sanowar takes Haute Living along on her family adventure to The Gansevoort Hotel Turks & Caicos

Book a two-night stay at Acqualina Resort & Spa an exclusive member of The Haute Hotel Network, and receive a third night free of charge.

For the casual fan, football matches may seem like too much trouble. But from an executive box, it’s a far more beautiful game.

Large investors in the Miami area are shifting their focus from blocks of units in troubled projects to potentially lucrative land that has been earmarked for new towers in the Greater Downtown Miami market.

The hottest trendsetters came out to Tabù Ultra Lounge at the MGM Grand last night to join MMA fighter Clay “The Carpenter” Guida and Playboy Playmate Charis Burrett for SilverStar Clothing’s MAGIC party. The two friends kicked off the three-day fashion trade show in style at Sin City’s most sophisticated ultra lounge.

Deejay and electric violinist duo Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe performed a spirited set to a packed crowd at Marquee Nightclub at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Monday night. The crowd was visibly impressed and surprised by the performance and cheered the girls on through each song.

Italian food feeds the soul and is popular amongst Los Angeles’ most posh crowds. Whether you’re in the mood for a fresh piece of fish or a heavy bolognese, check out our picks for LA’s top 5 Italian haute spots.