Fiat has just announced its plans to team up with Italian fashion powerhouse Gucci to design a Gucci Fiat 500.

Check out the décor trend report in this issue of Haute Living Los Angeles to see pieces by the most celebrated designers in home artistries. Featured are an optical-illusion-esque chair by Artefacto and a super chic room divider by Baltus. From rugs to lighting to seating, this trend report highlights the ultimate in modern, sleek room accessories.

We all know that plastic surgery is common in Hollywood and we can typically identify who has had some work done. However, having a “before and after” look at the celebs is a great way to see just how much work was done, and see if the plastic surgery actually helped or hurt the star’s look.

This issue of Haute Living Miami features a suit by Salvatore Ferragamo that is perfect for summertime parties. The pinstripe pants, silk top and accompanying blazer put a sophisticated twist on the tried-and-true nautical trend. Check out this issue to learn more about the stylish ensemble and to see what other items fit the warm weather trend.

Kim Kardashian’s wedding festivities are taking place this weekend when the reality star will marry professional basketball player Kris Humphries. The extravagant event was first reported to be be taking place on the grounds of an exclusive Montecito, California, estate that is owned by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. However, new reports indicate that it will in fact be taking place in a nearby 10-plus acre estate that is owned by Frank Gaufield, co-founder of a high-powered Silicon Valley-based venture capital concern.

Caffeine fiends unite. We take a look at the top five coffee shops in Las Vegas with nary a Starbucks or Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf to be found.

LA’s Rick Caruso, the real estate heavyweight, possible Los Angeles mayor candidate, and President of the Los Angeles Police Commission, has just completed a deal for a $550 million retail and entertainment district on the Las Vegas Strip. He was hired by Caesar’s Entertainment Corp., one of the world’s largest casino operators, to develop the destination, called the Linq.

A highly anticipated biography about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will be released earlier than previously expected, which was said to be March 6, 2012. The revised launch date has been announced by publisher Simon and Schuster to now be November 21 of this year.

VIP-LA gives Haute Living inside access to the most luxurious happenings in LA. Check out their recommendations for this week:

These five coffee shops don’t just supply java fiends with gourmet coffees; they each provide an ambiance respective to their areas.

Coffee is an important beverage in urban Los Angeles; it keeps local residents awake at the wheel and their feet on the gas pedal. Whether you live in the area or you’re just passing through, make some time to sit down at one of these shops for a haute cup of coffee.

Chef Michelle Bernstein has established herself as a prominent figure in the culinary scene, and it all started in Miami. A new café-style eatery from the celebrated chef, called Crumb on Parchment, has opened up in Miami’s Design District to the delight of South Florida foodies and the refined downtown lunch crowd.

The founder of zero2infinity, José Mariano López-Urdiales, is in the process of creating a 400-foot balloon with the ability to travel up to 36 km (22 miles) above the earth. He calls his invention a "bloon" and hopes to have it ready for use in less than 10 years.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort is going just a little bit Hollywood with its fall Wine & Food Classic September 16 and 17, 2011, with Chateau Marmont Executive Chef Carolynn Spence and one of Napa Valley’s most popular vintners, Rich Frank, owner of Frank Family Vineyards and producer of USA Network’s Royal Pains and FX’s Wilfred.

Take a look at this issue for some inspiration on how to wear lace in these last weeks of summer. Try the Valentino t-strap lace pumps to add detail to any ensemble. Also get laced in delicate-but-bold pieces by Dolce & Gabbana, Brioni and more.

In addition to $1.45 million, Keegan Bradley took home an Omega Seamaster Annual Calendar timepiece after winning the PGA Championship.

Beyoncé is no stranger to topping the charts. With multiple Grammy Awards and countless hits under her belt, the 29-year-old songstress is one half of the quintessential power couple with her husband, hip-hop icon and fellow mogul, Jay-Z. The chart she has most recently topped, however, has nothing to do with music – her perfumes are the best-selling celebrity fragrances out there.

We all know that convertible weather is most appreciated when the forecast is bright and sunny. A soft breeze doesn’t hurt either. No one wants to be stuffed in a coupe with the air conditioning on when Mother Nature is cooperating. Dully noted; so we headed to the southern tip of Mexico in Los Cabos to enjoy topless German engineering at its finest.