Foils, bleach and toner – single process, partial and full head – terminology that used to be as foreign to me as that found on my W-2. Born and bred a true brunette, I never tangoed with my tresses in the color department. With all my fashion and beauty experimentation I had maintained a solemn vow to retain my brown locks; albeit less profound a vow than that of marriage or sobriety it was indeed a steadfast one. 23+ years strong.

On Jan. 20, Neiman Marcus Coral Gables was the place for fashion, holding a clothing release of philanthropist and designer Donna Karan’s Spring 2011 Collection. Accompanied by Neiman Marcus Fashion Director, Ken Downing, Karan celebrated the 25th anniversary of the beloved legacy of her company with a full-length fashion show in the middle of Neiman Marcus, an exclusive presentation of the new items of her collection, and special “meet-and-greets” with her loyal clients to her answer all of their questions.

Load up your medium sized brown bag this month at Bloomingdales in celebration of the department store's first birthday at Dubai Mall. This haven for fashion goodies and luxury pieces will host a month-long festivity of special sales and dozens of beauty offers for its one-year mark.

Brides to be should journey to Abu Dhabi this week for the Bride Show: A wonderfully girly event full of ideas for your future wedding day.

Foodies delight for the third installment of Gourmet Abu Dhabi. The two-week event features a wonderful line-up of culinary events led by world-renowned chefs including a Gourmet Brunch on February 11th and Chocolate & Pastry Brunch on February 12th.

This past Saturday I ventured to the LA Fit Expo and amongst the sea of bikini ready bodies, six-pack abs, Carmen Electra, The Hulk and a partridge and a pear tree I found five of my favorite things:

You are a treasure…a magnificent well full of brilliant thoughts and ideas. What you think, you are, what you dream, you manifest. TAPPING THE SOURCE the book and the movie are available now and can bring you greater understanding and awareness for more abundance and happiness. The book talks about the law of wealth in your daily life among so many other powerful teachings like the power of thinking and offers affirmations and even a website to reinforce the message.

I truly believe there is nothing more therapeutic than getting to play dress up and have your photo taken. However vapid of me that may be is irrelevant because, I like it and...it works for me. Last week I shot with two of the most amazing girls I know: Adina Doria and Haley Bennett. They are such a wonderful team because they see beauty in a way that many do not and are able to capture it and share it with others. This is my second time shooting with them and both times left me happy and feeling beautiful.

The 2011 calendar is really beginning to heat up for McLaren. The independent British manufacturer, which has mostly focused on racing until now, has just begun production on chassis number 01 of the MP4-12C supercar that it unveiled to much fanfare last year.

This Sunday, it's more than just a Super Bowl party at the Catch. This year, Super Bowl Sunday is falling on the Catch's first anniversary, meaning the new location on Katella next to The Grove of Anaheim, Angel Stadium and a hop from Honda Center has been serving up some great food to hungry sports fans and music lovers whenever before and after games, concerts and whenever they're looking for a fabulous place to have a meal.

Many know that the sport of polo is stereotyped to be a wealthy man's sport, but have you met Nicolas Roldan? Nicolas Roldan was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His father, Paul Roldan, was also a professional polo player. Under his father's influence, Nicolas loved horses and learned how to ride at four.

Hailing from the concrete jungle, Craig Van Den Brulle has taken the world of furniture design by storm. In 2007, he opened the doors to his famed furniture gallery, a gallery that consists of 20th century designed furniture.

Sometimes we all need a little break from New York City, an escape to somewhere calm and peaceful. If you and your loved one are looking to get out of the city for this year’s Valentine’s Day, you should consider a romantic getaway in the Hamptons.

The Napa Valley Vinters, a non-profit trade association, announced that its annual Premiere Napa Valley Vinter, a wine tasting and auction for the wine trade taking place February 26 at the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, is sold out. After selling out four weeks in advance of the tasting and auction, shows that there are many who are looking to get a taste of Napa Valley's best of the best in wine.

If you haven't been to the Orange County Museum of Art to see the California Biennial, time is running out -- the exhibition of California's most innovative and imaginative contemporary visual artists is coming to a close Mar. 13. With over 150 works on display and dozens of special programs and performances, catch it before it's gone.

Bask in the luxury of Love this February with these exclusive spa offers. Our choice of where to relax, unwind and romance this Valentine's Day.

The human body is about 60 to 70 percent water as many of you already know. There have been several studies that show the health benefits of water to enhance our inner and outer beauty. Scott-Vincent Borba and I recently talked about his products and as he shared his delicious new Borba Skin Balance Waters. […]

The musically inclined and those who have a love for the arts were able to celebrate both under one roof. The New World Symphony celebrated the opening of its new Frank Gehry-designed building with The New World Symphony Grand Opening Gala on January 29.