It’s no secret that most modern women lead ridiculously full lives; we work; we are mothers, daughters, sisters, and best friends. We entertain, we cook (well, some of us), we clean, and we attend to the financial housekeeping to keep it all in order. And eventually we visit the spa or salon to take some time for us. Eventually.

Celebs and tastemakers joined together at the ultra chic Soho House in West Hollywood on Saturday to celebrate Belvedere's newest Maceration, the Belvedere Bloody Mary with a fabulous brunch hosted by Chelsea Handler.

Last week Victoria's Secret released its 2011 "What is Sexy?" list to celebrate the hottest A-listers in Hollywood, and Scottsdale's very own Emma Stone topped the list as the "Sexiest Actress."

Celebrating two very successful years as one of Dubai’s premier destinations for fine Japanese cuisine, Okku at the Monarch Hotel pulled out the stops to mark the occasion.

Long legs and full bodies attracted wine connoisseurs on Tuesday night, May 17, to celebrate 20 years of PONCHO’s International Wine Auction. PONCHO (Patrons of Northwest Civic, Cultural, and Charitable Organizations), an organization geared to support the arts, garnered over $800,000 to benefit their cause through the sales of the featured expressions.

Rain doesn’t deter the young-and-the-restless from strutting to SoHo for a fashionable event. The evening of Wednesday, May 18 was no exception. Through the muggy mist flocked scores of P.Y.T.s to the new HUGO by HUGO BOSS boutique at 132 Greene Street to celebrate the Young Collectors Council of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

Brickell residents will soon be looking even more svelte and strong as the much awaited Bikram Brickell Hot Yoga Miami opens this weekend with an invite only grand opening event on Saturday. The opening festivities kick off with the founder of Bikram Yoga, Guru Bikram Choudry performing a traditional Indian lamp lighting ceremony symbolizing luck on Saturday night. The evening then moves from the studio to Dolores but you can call me Lolita for a reception hosted by the yoga studio owner Nacho Cano from the Spanish band Mecano.

Designed by famed restaurant architect Peter Bentel, Island Creek Oyster Bar (500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, 617-532-5300) draws its interior inspiration from its namesake oyster farm in Duxbury. Ten of thousands of oyster shells fill Gabion cages to create a stunning three-dimensional art project (the wall took eight months to complete), and a dark, oversized photograph of Duxbury Bay (snapped by local photographer Stephen Sheffield) is splashed across the back wall, providing diners with a South Shore-inspired coastal oasis amidst a bustling Boston metropolis.

When you grow up known as the class clown, chances are you’ll end up working in comedy as a grown up. Michael Johns to a circuitous path to becoming one of the stars of Hypnosis Unleashed, the longest running hypnosis show in Las Vegas.

The Haute Living Real Estate Network is an exclusive, invitation-only, membership circle consisting of an expansive network of the leading real estate agents in top markets across the world, including California, Florida, Hawaii, Italy, and the Caribbean. This powerful network connects Haute Living's affluent audience with the professionals deemed to be the best in their specific region.

Sunset Cinema in the InterContinental Montelucia's Cortijo Plaza is a European-inspired film series taking place under the stars on May 29 and June 26. If you rank classic films, a love for travel, fine food and good company among your favorite things, then these evenings were designed with your ideal evening in mind.

We uncovered the best steakhouses in Los Angeles that are sure to satisfy even the most discriminating tastes.

Board members, volunteers and other supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale took to the fairway at Troon Country Club on Monday, May 16, at the annual Scottsdale Invitational, presented by Ironwood Investment Counsel, LLC.

We uncovered the best steakhouses in San Francisco that are sure to satisfy even the most discriminating tastes.

It’s time to get your bow ties straightened and your Nantucket Reds pressed: from now through Sunday, May 22, the world’s top-tier winemakers and connoisseurs are boarding the ferry to Nantucket to indulge in exquisite cuisine, perfectly-paired wines, and VIP parties at the 15th annual Nantucket Wine Festival. Presented by Nantucket Combined Charities, the haute festival’s headquarters is The White Elephant, a historic waterfront inn recently named Travel and Leisure's number one resort in Massachusetts for 2011.

With summer nearly here, Manhattanites and the who's who of the Empire State are undoubtedly preparing to trek it to the Hamptons for some down time. And now, Zagat has just released their 2011/2012 guide to The Hamptons' best eateries. Here, we examine their top five in more detail.

Haute Living is proud to bring you our Napa Wine Auction issue, now online! We’ve compiled a comprehensive issue of everything wine, including an intimate piece with Kenzo Tsujimo, the Japanese founder of Capcom Co. Ltd. who made his dream of owning a vineyard into a reality. From cutting edge electronics to the rolling hills of Napa, find out how Tsujimo came to become one of wine’s biggest names.

The best in luxury living is now just a click away with Haute Living’s latest issue, now online. This month’s issue brings you the top stories on the hautest happenings, like an in-depth look at Ralph Lauren’s extensive collection of fine automobiles currently on display at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. Read about the design legend’s impeccably curated selection of some of the world’s most sought-after vehicles, including top models from Bugatti, Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Ferrari, and more.