Deborah Baker, a British born shoe designer and owner of Fiorentini + Baker shares some ‘secrets’ with Haute Living. Baker has three stores internationally dedicated to her unique and widely acclaimed designs. Her newest store was opened on Mercer Street in the SoHo section of Manhattan, which became the first store outside of Europe. The original location in Bologna, Italy launched in 2003; followed by the store in London in 2009.

Fans of O Fine Japanese Cuisine in Laguna Beach can rejoice the opening of O's second location in Irvine. So whether you're in South County or in the northern environs, there's going to be an O Fine Japanese Sushi not too far away. The new location is serving up the same high quality sushi as the original location, so don't worry about quality control -- just get your chopsticks ready.

W Hotels has just announced plans for the Namaste Tower, a new W Hotel in Mumbai that is due to open July 2015. To follow the long tradition of great Indian architecture, the striking 984 foot tall building will house 62 floors combined into a hotel, office, and retail space. It will stand as a landmark structure representing the burgeoning economic and cultural significance of India.

If you are looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of New York City, head on over to The Setai Fifth Avenue’s Bar on Fifth. This first class, plush lounge lures a crowd of elite New Yorkers and cool jetsetters. The cuisine, cocktails and service at Bar on Fifth are all top-notch and the atmosphere exudes a classic sexiness.

In the years to follow, the duo designers have made a name for themselves in the fashion industry. In 1996 they launched ANK, creating designs of textiles, for such names as Oscar de la Renta, YSL and Derek Lam. A mere 8 years later, they created ANKASA, their own luxury home brand. In 2008, after the success of ANKASA home collection, they created women’s ready-to-wear label, Sachin + Babi, which is sold in such stores as Neiman Marcus, Fred Segal, Curve, Calypso as well as the ANKASA boutique in Manhattan.

Last night, the Meatpacking’s Milk Gallery hosted a private opening reception for famed photographer Steven Sebring’s latest exhibition named: Illumination, Who Are Poets. The show presents a series of massive pictures of cotemporary poets that have been distorted into images of enlarged, blurry pixels. Most of the sizeable works are mounted on brace Sintra material and complimented by an assortment of smaller, related prints. Also on hand, are displays of poet and artist memorabilia throughout the gallery space.

Born in Winston-Salem, NC and currently living in New York, Mary Alice Stephenson is one of the world’s most renowned fashion and style experts. Her ability to analyze trends and contextualize style has granted her a position as fashion and beauty commentator for several well-known networks and shows, including MTV, VH1, E!, The Style Channel, and CNN.

March 25 was a big night for the Miami City Ballet. The curtains rose on the eagerly anticipated premiere of John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet and a black tie gala was held celebrating the ballet’s 25 year anniversary.

On Wednesday, March 23, the new Miami-based luxury concierge service company GR8 Miami teamed up with ATP World Tour #2 Singles player Novak Djokovic to host a fundraising event in response to the recent tragedies in Japan. The event, held during the first week of the Sony Ericsson Open, was preceded by a charity soccer match in which Djokovic and other ATP tennis stars took on our local pro soccer team, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

Legendary actor Jack Nicholson has put his Malibu property up for sale for $4.25 million. The expansive 70-acre property is host to a ranch-style main house, a separate caretaker’s home, a tennis court, cabana, putting green, swimming pool, and a grotto-style spa.

There's a new brunch in town. Beginning on Sunday, April, 10, The Restaurant at National Hotel will feature its new Sunday Brunch held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All the traditional brunch fixings will be available along with unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Marys.

A luxurious massage can make deadlines and tomorrow's morning commute vanish in long, steady strokes. But imagine how relaxed you'd be in Wednesday's board meeting if that massage was paired with true mental rejuvenation.

Renowned chef and local culinary favorite Chef Allen Susser will be holding the first fundraising event ever to be held at Chef Allen’s in Aventura tonight, April 5 at 7 p.m. The award-winning restaurateur and philanthropist has formed a worldwide network of top chefs who will volunteer their time and talents over the next month to help raise money for the victims of the recent tragedies in Japan.

Nothing says summer to me like a cold glass of Rosé. As the weather begins to turn and you are finally able to use your patio or enjoy a picnic in the park, a bottle of Rosé is a must. Rosé is a traditionally dry wine (thought it can be vinified sweet) and is made with various types of grape varietals depending on the region in which it is produced. Contrary to some skeptics, it is a world away from its evil twin, White Zinfandel, which it sadly still gets mistaken for. This refreshing summer libation is the choice of the summer jet set worldwide and from the south of France to the Adriatic coast you will see revelers enjoying bottle after bottle of this perfect summer wine!

I just got back to L.A. from a wonderful trip to Rome, London and Paris. Paris was amazing– from the architecture to the fashion to the cuisine. If you find yourself there in the near future here are some of the places I visited and loved.

This magnificent oceanfront estate is directly on the prestigious Hillsboro Mile. Dock your 120' yacht at your private dock directly on the Intracoastal.

Georges Dambier’s long and diverse career as a photographer gave him the privilege to shoot such mid-century fashion and cultural icons like Dorian Leigh, Josephine Baker, Jean Cocteau, Charles Aznavour, Capucine, and Brigitte Bardot. Dambier honed his signature style while working as a fashion photographer for ELLE in the 1950s and became famous for his classically chic portraits of women posing in the streets of Paris.

Luxury automaker, Jaguar, invited Haute Living to enjoy an intimate driving experience in the stylish and sleek 2011 Jaguar XJ and we were one of the few given a Turbo Charged Jaguar XJ that demanded to flex some of the muscle under the hood. We began our day at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa where we were treated to light bites and refreshments and had the opportunity to choose a stylish pair of Ray-Ban aviators provided by Lincoln Road’s Optical Shop of Aspen at the outdoor sunglass bar.