Cerro Pampa Polo Club, a private polo club in Petaluma, California, celebrated its tenth annual Oyster Cup tournament on August 6, 2011 to benefit For the Bayou. The fast paced polo finals began at 4:30pm with delicious cocktails by VeeV and Gin No.3, Magners Cider, and wine from Blackbird Vineyards and Viña Ventisquero on offer.

Southampton Hospital hosted its 53rd Annual Summer Party, A Tropical Paradise, to Benefit the Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department on Saturday, August 6, 2011 in Southampton. This year’s summer party chaired by Jean Shafiroff and emceed by NBC News anchor Chuck Scarborough, was another success for Southampton Hospital, as the Hospital expects to reach its goal of raising $2 million.

Fashion designer and icon Diane von Furstenberg is back with one of her most stunning fall collections to date. As the weather gets chilly DVF has offered up ultilitarian shirt dresses, full lady-like skirts and cozy knits in the iconic DVF graphic prints we love.

If you haven’t yet seen the debut video from Jay-Z and Kanye West’s joint album Watch the Throne, what are you waiting for? (Watch it here.) The first video is from their song “Otis” featuring soul legend Otis Redding and features the exuberant rapping duo… and a Maybach 57.

MAX&Co. is teaming up with the time honored hat brand Borsalino, for a special mini collection of four exclusive styles, coordinated to the MAX&Co. fashion contents, each one featuring a different flair.

In celebration of Creative Director Rosella Giuliani's 1969 fall denim collection, Gap has launched Pico de Gap, a customized vintage taco truck featuring a specialty taco menu created by master chef Marcel Vigneron from Marcel's Quantum Kitchen and Top Chef.

Television host and now New York Times best selling author Maria Menounos recently hosted an exlcusive beach side barbeque in honor of her book The EveryGirl's Guide to Life. Maria had a ball hosting the book signing for fans and friends at the Fiat Beach House. Guests including supermodel Jessica White enjoyed glasses of Clos Du Bois. In addition to her new book, Maria is also the newest host on the hit entertainment news show Extra!

Five years after opening her first bakery in Brentwood, SusieCakes founder Susan Sarich has whipped up a delicious empire that is anything but cookie-cutter. Despite a less-than-sweet economy, her walk-in and catering efforts are thriving. She employs 120 individuals in six California stores. And, she’s built an entire brand based on a few old family recipes.

Country singer Garth Brooks has a slew of upcoming performances set for the Wynn Las Vegas stage.

Now, I know its still summer but here at Haute Living we just can’t wait for New Years Eve! Why you ask? Because 1Oak’s impresarios, Richie Akiva, Scott Sartiano and Ronnie Madra, are close to signing a deal with Light Group to take over their 16,000 square foot JET nightclub at The Mirage, Las Vegas.

Restaurateur Gabriele Babini is sharing his secrets of the best city spots in Dubai. The Director of Operations of At.mosphere Grill and Lounge in Dubai let's Haute Living in on his top picks on hotels, sushi and who he really think makes the best dessert in the desert.

Last Friday, Anthony Bourdain began taping his new show—The Layover, which was filmed inside Zeitgeist in San Francisco. The show that will air on the Travel Channel will feature a particular city in which he “lays over” in a short 24 to 48 hours period that will include the must see hot spots (some of which you actually might want to visit).

From Ibizia to Cap Ferrat, France to relax for a few nights. We stayed at the Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, had dinner at a friend Rodrigo De Santiago's fabulous villa one night and another night at Tetou, then off to Monaco where we hit up the Hotel Hermitage, Monaco Beach Club, Jimmy'z Night Club and then bday party at the new Schrager restaurant called A'Trego.

World-renowned fashion designer Vera Wang has purchased a beautiful contemporary mansion in Beverly Hills, California, for approximately $10 million.

The multi-million dollar luxury condos in Las Vegas’ CityCenter have been renting out instead of selling turning the Las Vegas Strip into a residential community, just not in the way the developers intended.

Take a look at the Délices de Cartier watch, complete with rhodium-plated white gold and diamonds, in this issue of Haute Living San Francisco. The icy timepiece is part of a jewelry trend report on diamonds, the best kind of frosting. Take a look at the whole report to see other options of dazzling jewelry.

John Hunt is the Chairman and CEO of Wally Yachts but he is also credited with a long line of successful business investments that range from digital communications to wine production and espresso bars.

Check out this issue of Haute Living New York to see how design firm Forchielli Glynn LLC refurbished the esteemed Peninsula Beverly Hills in honor of its 20th anniversary. Also learn about the resort’s anniversary room promotion, including discounts on spa treatments and food and drink, running from August 6 through December 22.