Miami’s hautest fashion and design crowd gathered at the newly reopened Gucci boutique in Bal Harbour for an exclusive cocktail party on April 5. Gucci partnered with The Wolfsonian–Florida International University to fete the Italian fashion house’s 90th anniversary at the invitation only event.

The world’s most prestigious brands came together at The Ritz-Carlton Residences on Singer Island for a first-class afternoon that brought together the land, air,and sea. The private event, which was presented by Lionheart Capital, Ferretti Group, Ferrari North America, and NetJets,gave guests a chance to sipMoët &Chandon Ice Imperial and enjoy an intimate luncheon on The Ritz-Carlton’s beautiful tropically landscaped seaside terrace.

For Newport Beach-based Urban Decay, there’s no season that doesn’t call for a pop of color and some fun. Always the wild child of the beauty world, they don’t abide by anyone’s rules and this summer collection is no different. Featuring the re-release of a customer favorite and the launch of several new items, pop […]

Louis Vuitton has just announced that their Miami store will be relocating to the Aventura Mall; this move will be replacing their current store location in Bal Harbour. The new boutique is slated to open on July 1 and will boost the shopping experience for the South Florida patrons. This two story mega-store will be showcasing all designs from leather items, shoes to jewelry and watches.The finalization of the store in Aventura Mall will commence in the fall 2011, bringing their latest fashion and concepts

Renowned NYC restauranteur, Steven Kamali, shares his top picks for restaurants in Soho.

This oceanfront property is located on North La Senda Drive amongst mature trees and established homes. Originally a part of the fabled Griffith Estate, this property includes an impeccably restored and modernized main residence as well as a fully-detached second home built at the crest of the oceanfront cliff known as the 'Screen Writer's Cottage'. The Griffith Estate is a major part of Laguna Beach's history, as well as Hollywood history, with the private cove below hosting many notable parties and events as well as providing the backdrop to numerous films from Hollywood's golden age.

Vivienne Westwood arrived in Los Angeles last Wednesday night to celebrate the opening of her new Melrose Avenue store with a few hundred of her closest friends and co-host Lauren Taschen. We heard she is growing weary of the jetsetter life style and prefers to stay at her fab home, but she couldn’t possibly miss out on her on store opening. Good for us!!!

There's nothing that complements a lavish dinner better than a premium vintage. Unless the dinner and wine pairing takes place at the upscale Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea's oceanfront lawn.

Ocean Paradise just minutes from Ocean Reef! Broad Key is a 63-acre island paradise, the highest in all the Keys (21 Ft. above sea level) and spectacular in its vistas. The island offers a custom main house with 5 bedrooms, 6 baths and panoramic views, a guest house, caretaker's cottage, boathouse with an 18-foot beam and deep water dockage.

Oh, the tough profession of commercial real estate. All of the showcases and tiresome hours working in and out of the office can really weigh a young agent down. But even through all of this, the specialized commercial real estate agents of Miami are relentless in their pursuit to present the newest properties in the best neighborhoods…even if it means doing so with a glass of Leblon Cachaça.

On Tuesday evening, International non-profit Dress for Success and decade-long supporter Bobbi Brown Cosmetics held the annual “Something to Share” Dress for Success Worldwide Gala 2011.

If you want the glitz and glam, Boston has quite the array of swanky bars, lounges, and clubs that offer exotic cocktails and upscale ambiances. Here is a list of eight can’t-be-missed locales that I recommend checking out.

Think having a cup of tea at 5 o’clock at London historic setting is solidly tourists’ must-do experience? Not any longer! The popularity of the British tradition has seen a colossal rise in a recent year. Afternoon tea has become such big business for London leading hotels and restaurants that they hardly cope with demand. More and more world business leaders in all industries are choosing to hold meetings over tea as a stylish and relaxed alternative to the power breakfast or lengthy dinner. Demand for afternoon tea in Moscow restaurants is huge too, at the moment it is more popular then ever. The tradition slightly adapted to Russian gastronomic preferences is set to live on. Many restaurants and hotels in capital have started serving afternoon tea and keen on creating a memorable guest experience.

Asia’s only Master of Wine Jeannie Cho Lee has been appointed Master of Wine at the Galaxy Macau resort, a mega luxury property featuring 56 different food and beverage outlets that will open its doors on May 15.

One of the most recent and anticipated luxury hotel openings, finds itself on the tip of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks of the Palm Jumeirah. The One&Only, The Palm is the latest offering from the One&Only consortium, offering an exclusive and secluded enclave of impeccable style. With only 90 rooms and four exclusive Beach Villas, the resort emanates an intimate and boutique style vibe that is unusual for Dubai.

My favorite Westside haven for therapeutic trips to Sephora, pit stops at Louis Vuitton, and afternoon-perusing sessions at Bloomingdale's, will host a quaint and charitable evening of food sampling and wine sipping next Tuesday, April 12.

We went over to Mezze on La Cienega to see what all the fuss is about. Mezze is the result of collaboration between chef Micah Wexler (Craft and L’atelier de Joel Robuchon), GM Michael Kassar ( Spago Beverly Hills) and Voyeur’s Matt Bendik and David Koral.

Spring has sprung! With the heat wave long gone -- let's consider that a preview of what's to come this summer -- it's time to welcome the new season. Prego is introducing their new spring menu with a Candoni wine dinner April 8th at 7:00 p.m., so make your reservation to taste the best of the season paired with some great pours from a great Italian winery.