The "riffraff" of New York have a new place to call their own, a jewel-box of a club off of Park and 26th. Rarely is a space this aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Tapestries from Malaysia span wall to ceiling, small touches of elegance are abound, making this not your ordinary boite de nuit

As a world of consumers easily distracted by glittery things, it’s no wonder my attention instantly shifted once receiving word of the latest gem unveiled by the House of Chopard. Weighing in at a whopping 85-carats, the emerald-cut diamond marked by purity and great whiteness is rivaled only by some of the world’s biggest diamonds: the legendary Koh-I-Noor, the 105.6-carat Golconda diamond set on the crown of England, or the Regent, formerly worn by Queen Marie-Antoinette and currently preserved in the Louvre Museum.

There is a legend at The Hurricane Club, one that explains the origins of the restaurant as a lavish champion of “Inauthentic Polynesian” food, and romances the South Pacific as humbly exotic. It begins with a ship, The Junebug, bound for the riches and splendor of the islands, but on returning back to New York, a hurricane surge wrecked the ship and marooned all aboard at the island of Lokoko.

Aslaug Magnusdottir and Lauren Santo Domingo are on the brink of revolutionizing the world of fashion as we know it; and we couldn't be more ecstatic. The two fashionable business partners have joined together to form Moda Operandi, a members-only e-commerce portal that will allow customers to browse and pre-order designer collections immediately following the runway presentations. Yes, you read that right–immediately following the runway presentation.

You are a social fashionista. Every hot fundraiser, cocktail party and diplomatic gathering in town is not complete until you saunter in. And every time you are donning a new designer frock that puts every other lady’s gown to shame. But, of course, you would never be caught in the same thing twice. That would be near shameful. So what do you do with that closet full of elegant evening wear that shall never see the light of the moon again? Share your fashion wins of evenings past with a young girl dreaming of being the Belle of the Ball.

Do you have a special place in your heart for the Winery Restaurant? Having gained numerous awards and becoming a local favorite, the restaurant is hosting a Valentine's Day prix fixe that's sure to have your heart (and stomach) swelling. Named for Chef Yvon Goetz's catch phrase, the "Oh Baby" menu's perfect pair is the wine selection chosen by Sommelier & Managing Partner William Lewis.

You have it all: cash, career and charisma. The one thing you lack? Time to accomplish all that lay before you. So how can you conquer the world without cloning yourself (that one is still a work in progress)? Enter the personal concierge. It is all the convenience of a personal assistant without any of the commitment.

This weekend I was lucky enough to make my way to The Spa at Equinox for a Chocolate Facial and Massage. Not only was this a treat for my face, body and mind, but you're also presented with a taste of Payard chocolates--just in time for Valentine's Day!

Seeing as February is American Heart Month, it was only fitting that Diet Coke partnered with supermodel Heidi Klum to play its first-of-a-kind "Capture the Flag" game with the goal of raising awareness and funds for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s The Heart Truth® campaign last Tuesday.

Forgoing Valentine’s Day this year in an effort to save for something special—perhaps a trip or a down payment on one of the year’s new “super” cars? You might want to reconsider those options because a once-in-a-lifetime wine tasting dinner, organized by none other than local wine savant Ian Blackburn, is upon us.

Is everything really bigger in Texas? If you use the two-night 8th annual "Leather and Laces" party as a benchmark, then the answer is a resounding yes! Throw in the fact that football is the state's unofficial religion and you have the recipe for the hottest Super Bowl party in the country for the 8th year in a row.

With two menus and spa treatments that are sure to make you swoon, The Setai in South Beach is a lavish choice for a romantic meal and stay this Valentine’s Day.

This uniquely mountain modern, one of a kind home includes four large bedroom suites including an over-sized master with huge walk-through closet and his and hers style master bath separated with an elegant circular steam shower and whirlpool tub.

Wall Street Guru turned jewelry designer, Joan Hornig, believes, you can lead people to philanthropy, but only a very special incentive can make charity second nature to them. A former fund-raiser from Harvard, who spent two decades in the financial world consulting to hedge funds, Hornig has designed stunning pieces in 18-karat gold, sterling silver and various precious stones, under the trademark Philanthropy Is Beautiful, since 2003. To see Joan Hornig’s favorite haute spots in New York, check out her Haute Secrets.

ST Residential, a world-class asset management company with a $4.5 billion real estate portfolio nationwide, hosted its South Florida portfolio launch party last week at one of their six luxury condominium communities, Mint at Riverfront in Downtown Miami.

Those great Danes can make a whole lot more than just a killer breakfast pastry. And amid the sea of Italian bakeries of Medford, MA comes this haven of tasty goodies that you may not be able to pronounce but you will easily be able to consume with a big ‘ole smile on your face.

Butter LONDON was founded by Sasha Muir, who moved to the U.S. from the U.K. and was shocked by some of the toxic ingredients in our cosmetic products. She saw the need for a new brand of hand and nail-care products that combined high fashion and health, and set about building what is today, a premier British fashion brand. London's leading manicurist & nail trend spotter, Nonie Creme, joined butter LONDON and Sasha to help complete a range of hand and nail-care products without chemical nasties. All butter LONDON nail lacquers are "3 Free." Each season butter LONDON is backstage at Fashion Week collaborating with top designers and developing custom nail lacquer on the spot! I sat down with Nonie Creme to "file" out a bit about butter LONDON and the top nail tips and trends for Spring/Summer 2011.

So your pockets are lined with gold .. what do you do with all that extra baggage? Well, if you’re really achin’ to unload some cash, you are probably visiting an online luxury auction site during your morning coffee break! Online luxury shopping sites are today’s equivalent of the secret designer sample sale that you wished you had known about 3 hours earlier. Now, you don’t have to seek it out because it seeks you. Neat little emails delivered to your inbox daily make it super easy for hounds of luxury goods to make shopping easier than waiting in a long line at a sample sale.