Perfume-lovers rejoice! Anyone who’s leisurely strolled down West Third Street in LA has already discovered the chic boutique Le Labo and no doubt was coerced by olfactory overload and purchased countless vials for themselves. (Lord knows we have). And, who can help it. Each of the Le Labo fragrances is built around a primary natural essence that comes directly from Grasse, France’s “perfume capital.”

If you thought the Super Bowl was a big event for Dallas, you weren't anticipating Ebby Halliday's upcoming 100th birthday bash. A real estate heavyweight and Dallas philanthropic icon for decades, Mrs. Halliday will throw her centennial fest at the Hilton Anatole on February 23rd, benefiting the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

For twelve years, globally renowned magazine, Vanity Fair, as held a series of spectacular events which lead up to the annual Academy Awards ceremony, and the year of 2011 is no exception. The fulsome festival, entitled Campaign Hollywood, is a week-long spectacle of elite events and extraordinary activities equipped for the rich and famous, welcoming the Oscars back to its hometown.

New York Fashion Week is still going strong. And despite how much we love heading to the Lincoln Center, it feels nice to mix it up once in a while and head downtown. We're pretty sure others agree, since yesterday evening, some of Manhattan’s finest joined Alexander Wang at the grand opening of the new Alexander Wang boutique in Soho.

The British fashion franchise has decided to open a second location in the United States and Chicagoans are the lucky ones! The first ever Topshop in the states was in New York City and quite amazing with levels of high-end and fashion forward pieces. If you have never been to a Topshop location, you have been missing out on an overwhelming (in a good way) fashionista’s shopping dream! From whimsical dresses, to detailed sweaters, accessories, and a Topshop exclusive their “Studio” Brands. These brands originated at their London store and are now available for the American crowd.

Want a chance to help protect one of Miami's treasured historical places and view a fashion show by one of the most renowned designers in the world? On Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, The Vizcayans, along with Italian fashion house Valentino, will host the Third Annual Vizcaya Preservation Luncheon at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Introducing, Blo. Here to answer the prayers of Hollywood’s hair impaired is, North America’s original blow dry bar. The brand new salon located inside the W Hotel, does one thing, and does it well- style hair. No shears, no dye, just styling. Blo is based on the idea of having fabulous cat-walk hair in between hair-cuts and color (so you don’t need to worry about cheating on your hair dresser) and is the perfect solution for those who are always in a rush, but want to look their absolute best.

Sometimes the best treasures are found, not in the main thoroughfares, but in the offbeaten paths. In the case of home furnishings, Los Angeles has quite a few out of the way shops that are worth investigating.

Sure, you're still waiting to get your family tickets to see Wicked this April at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, but in the mean time, there's plenty of family-friendly fun to be had at the center. For something out of the ordinary and something the entire family can watch together, Le Theatre Motus's Baobab fuses African dance and playful storytelling together for a performance you won't forget.

Food & Wine Magazine is seeking out readers’ votes for the best new chef’s in America. Of the ten nominated from the New England area, half of them are from Boston based restaurants. Who do you think is worthy of the best new chef title? And the nominees are…

They're well-dressed, handsome, heterosexual and have quite a piece of the nation's luxury retail sector. In New York in particular, Haro and Khajak Keledjian have a strong-hold on the fashion forefront with their chain of Intermix boutiques; with 5 stores in the 23-square-mile Manhattan spread, an Intermix shopping bag can more often than not be spotted slung across the shoulders of this city's most discerning fashionistas. How does one forgo a little retail therapy upon eyeing that grey banner so luringly blowing in the breeze? The call of the retail gods does not go straight to voice mail.

Working in partnership with The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s executive pastry chef, Michael Moorhouse is bringing a unique mix of cheese to his menus–many of which aren’t available anywhere else in the state. “My personal goal is to select a perfect selection of cheeses that enhances The Kahala’s unique Hawaiian location and ocean-side ambiance,” explained Moorhouse. “I’m intent on designing a well-crafted, mouthwatering cheese program that varies with the seasons and supports everything local, like all good food, cheese and wine programs should.”

Paris; the city of love, lights, and high fashion. Guillaume Henry, the young french designer who has been chosen to revive the Parisian fashion house of Carven, recently held a Spring trunk show and was honored by a dinner hosted by Simon Doonan and Vanessa Getty.

It is only February and I for one am already excited for next fall after seeing the debut of Cynthia Steffe's Fall 2011 collection. The fashion show took place on Sunday, February 13th at the Studio in Lincoln Center and once again Creative Director Shaun Kearney collaborated with Via Spiga for footwear following the success of their similar partnership for the line's Spring 2011 show. The result is the Via Spiga Ethos shoe which was featured prominently during the fashion show and is an "edgy and fashionable shoe bootic on a chic platform."

This exceptional estate was completed in 2006 by Conrado Homes, a renowned local builder of lavish custom residences. The European-inspired manor and guest house pay tribute to Old World beauty while boasting cutting-edge lifestyle amenities for consummate 21st century living.

It's hard to be the trendiest spot in The Gaslamp Quarter, because everything is trendy, everything is hip, everything is unique and fun, but the new Andaz San Diego, located right in the heart of the quarter, is doing an admirable job of taking that title. While the area hosts such hipster hotel names as The Hard Rock and The W, the Andaz is bringing in a subtle coolness that isn't going unnoticed, and serving up an extra side of generosity, something most hotels overlook. The Andaz, formerly The Ivy Hotel, is 159 rooms of urban style and fuss-free decor that includes flat-screens and glass-encased bathrooms. The sleek, city feel of the hotel starts at the front desk, where you aren't greeted by a large staff typing away behind a long desk, instead you are welcomed by a good-looking, suited employee on a thin laptop amidst modern couches and low-lighting. While you wait, there are complimentary snacks to greet you at the desk, and then you're up to your room, catching a glimpse of the gorgeous Quarter Kitchen on your way to the elevator.

In 1987, Solange Azagury-Partridge needed an engagement ring, so she created one that consisted of an uncut diamond embedded in a simple gold band. So many people loved her designs that a few years later she launched her first 30-piece bridal jewelry line. As her earlier pieces attest, Azagury-Partridge broke the rules by creating dramatic sculptural settings from unconventional combinations of stones including precious and semi-precious gems, both cut and uncut. Her much anticipated collection is finally out and the recently opened flagship store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills looks like the marriage of a rainbow and a lollipop, red velvet walls… with nothing but “ice” waiting for the right Goth princess to come in. And so we did. Feels so decadent, it is going to be the right match for us…

I was just in Park City, Utah for the Sundance Film Festival and ran in to Nylon Magazine's Style Director Dani Stahl at Silver Restaurant on Main Street where PlayStation had converted the space into a celebrity game room for downtime during junkets, premieres and parties.