The Met Costume Institute Gala, commonly referred to as the "East Coast Oscars" took place last night. The star-studded fashion fete brought every stunner out of the woodwork, although four in particular stood out to me. I love reporting after the night of a red carpet, so here are my picks!

This impressively grand 1890 Greek Revival mansion with massive pillars, porches & terraces, sits in a quiet residential neighborhood on Historic Southside Hill of Corning. Huge impeccably decorated rooms w/luxurious taste thruout.

The Valley will be celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8. Here are some fun ideas for how to make your mom feel special.

Over the past three days the shores of South Beach once again played host to yet another successful sporting extravaganza, following last weekend’s Miami Beach Polo World Cup. This time around, fans and the curious alike gathered to watch some of the world’s best known soccer stars and international celebrities in action at the 2011 Beach Soccer Worldwide Miami Cup, the nation’s first ever FIFA Beach Soccer tournament in association with Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW).

In the Russian diamond-rich area of Yakutia a huge diamond has been recovered. A spokesman for the Russian Industrial Ministry said the diamond weighs 136.35 carats and has a very rare honey-yellow color. Its size is 23 by 33 by 17 millimetres, it is shapeless, clear inside, and has a mechanical natural chip – about 10%.

Let's face it: we've all had bad coffee. And sometimes it's not the coffee's fault. A lot can happen at the brewing stage, too, as the coffee geeks — that's what they call themselves — at the new Beach Bum Cafe in downtown Honolulu will attest.

Currently on view at Opera Gallery in DIFC is an exhibition of Chinese lithographs featuring the work of Yue Minjun, Wang Guangyi, Zhang Xiaogang, Wang Qingsong and Yang Shaobin. These pivotal Chinese contemporary artists depict social realist portrayals of the current cultural and societal change in China.

As the world watched the royal couple say, “I do,” on Friday, we all wanted a little piece of the action. Perhaps the most stunning way to make your regal statement is Goldgenie’s Royal Wedding iPhone collection, a decked out trifecta of the gorgeous iPhone 4s fit for royalty.

Aside from being called the most exciting two minutes in all of sports, the Kentucky Derby is equal parts regal celebration and fashion occasion. If you can’t make the trip to Louisville (it is Mother’s Day weekend after all), here are the best local places to toast with a traditional mint julep.

Celebrate this Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8 at Azul with a luxe brunch. The family can indulge in hot and cold stations, an omelet bar, waffles and pancakes, French toast, and much more. If lunch is on your mind then fill your voids with the freshest sushi and selections from the carving station.

From April 26 through May 8, the De Beers boutique in San Francisco will be hosting an exclusive exhibition for the Talisman Wonder, a unique oeuvre d’art and the ultimate expression for the Art of Diamond Jewelry. Featuring 691 rough and polished diamonds (making a total of 271 carats), the Talisman Wonder, which has been delicately crafted for over 2,000 hours, is a one of a kind treasure.

While most men would love the idea of possessing Jessica Alba, most women want to possess what she has alongside the grace she persistently exudes. This is precisely why Jessica Alba has been named the new face of Piaget’s Possession Collection. Previous successful celebrity collaborations have prompted Swiss jeweler Piaget to pursue Alba, one of Hollywood’s most striking stars, to be an ambassador for its Possession collection of jewelry.

On Thursday night, April 28th, supermodel Irina Shayk, actress Susan Sarandon, model Carol Alt , Miss USA Rima Fakih, music mogul Damon Dash, Miss Universe 2002 Oksana Fedorova, New England Patriot’s safety Brett Lockett, celebrity hairdresser Frédéric Fekkai, restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow, among others, attended a lavish party to celebrate the U.S. debut of Cantamessa Jewels at the Manhattan Motorcars Showroom in NYC.

The Hotel Plaza Athenee combines European grandeur with the intimacy and charm of a luxury boutique hotel, creating a home for sophisticated travelers from around the world for more than two decades.

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Haute fashions from young designer Rubin Singer were available to admire at an exclusive event hosted by even hotter Housewives. Neiman Marcusat swank Bal Harbour Shops set the stage to preview collections by Singer featuring his Spring/Summer 2011 and a sneak peak at Autumn/Winter ensembles.

On Saturday, April 16, the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter hosted their annual Red Cross Gala in San Francisco’s Union Square to raise funds in support of local Red Cross disaster readiness and relief efforts. The event took place under the stars in a clear tent decorated with unique décor, including striking black-and-white photographs taken during the devastating earthquake in California in 1906. The photos exhibited the significance of the Red Cross in the Bay Area and highlighted Union Square, which served as a Red Cross station during the earthquake.

On Thursday, May 5, the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program will be holding its 9th Annual Wine Aficionado Dinner at the magnificent Beverly SLS Hotel. Since the event will take place on Cinco de Mayo this year, they are calling the spectacular evening “Cinco de Vino” and will combine Spanish cuisine by esteemed chef José Andrés with a diverse selection of some of the world’s finest wines from Champagne, Burgundy, Rhone, and America in addition to Spanish wines from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Priorat, making this the ultimate event for wine enthusiasts and philanthropists alike.