1628 Jefferson Avenue, Miami Beach, received much attention and recognition for the grand opening of ETC Boutique. The exclusive event was hosted by none other than Argentinean art collector, Monica Kalpakian, known prominently for the luxurious and artistic pieces that she discovers and benevolently exploits.

Today, Thursday, Feb. 17 through Saturday, Feb. 19, the elegant and glamorous House of Lavande, Palm Beach’s most divine vintage couture jewelry boutique celebrates CHANEL!! Their in-store trunk show of some of the most exquisite vintage CHANEL jewelry is from 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily and is sure to be magnificent.

Sequin New York is the designer of feminine, bold costume jewelry often seen on the fashionable cast of Gossip Girl. Their first freestanding boutique, the Chicago location will debut their Spring 2011 “Anita” collection this month inspired by the re-release of the Rolling Stones album Exile on Main St. Images of Keith Richards’ girlfriend Anita Pallenberg strolling in the South of France in the 60’s was the muse for the luxe, sophisticated designs. For the free spirit, the collection is bohemian beachy meets rock and roll based on neutral colors, layered pieces, and organic shapes made out of crystal, wood, and crocheted fabric.

Kaira Akita may be best known for her scene stealing roles Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married and The Family That Preys, however this multi talented actress is also an entrepreneur, fashion stylist and an active leader in the Atlanta community.

Opening next month in al Quoz's Al Serkal Avenue is Etemad Gallery, one of the Middle East's most prominent art galleries. Founded in Tehran in 2002, Etemad Gallery is renowned for its high caliber of Iranian artists. The gallery will open in Dubai on March 14th with an exhibition entitled "New Wave-British Art Today."

Dubai is not short of high end Japanese watering holes, so what does an establishment have to do to entice the cool crowd? Okku in the Monarch hotel has come up with a formula in collaboration with Grey Goose Vodka designed to attract those in need of a new and sophisticated experience.

Located inside one of the most charming communities in Los Angeles – Larchmont Village – is a soothing getaway, Le Petite Retreat Day Spa. While other patrons in the nearby shops sip on lattes and sift through designer labels, you can soak in a copper tub surrounded by blossoms and chat up your bestie… or enjoy a therapeutic massage with your significant other in a bungalow blessed by monks (9 Tibetan Monks from the Garden Shartse Monastery to be exact!) in this French - Asian island paradise.

Victorian meets grunge was the inspiration for Suzanne Rae’s Fall 2011 collection. Brooklyn designer Suzanne Pelaez juxtaposed highly structured pieces with more casual, flowy designs. This dynamic was best displayed when the designer paired a layered skirt reminiscent of a Victorian bustle with a midriff baring half top.

Italian sports car manufacturer Pagani yesterday announced their planned 2011 entrance to the U.S. market with the Huayra, a brand new V-12 exotic supercar that flies like the wind.

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.