Growing up between Los Angeles and Phoenix, I’ve never experienced a "real" winter. Sure, I have been to Aspen in December, Vail in February and Sun Valley in March; yet, somehow unknowingly, I have always managed to plan these trips when the sun is as bright as Richard Simmons’ hot pants and warm enough to strip down to just my thermal and ski pants. I take off my gloves and plow down the slopes full force, wondering if by chance, I will ever actually be in a real winter snowfall.

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami,New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Internationally-known architect, Frank Gehry, was named the Judge Widney Professor of Architecture at his alma mater USC.

Bringing a fresh perspective to weight loss, intervention specialist Brad Lamm has written the book Just 10 LBS. Instead of focusing on what we eat, this book pays attention to the how and why aspects of eating. Lamm is best known for helping people make life-enhancing changes on The Dr. Oz Show, and is also the founder of Intervention Specialists, a crisis intervention group.

It is extremely hard to argue the staying power and longevity of Lanvin. In this day and age, designers come and go but Alber Elbaz and the House of Lanvin continue to give us beautiful, luxurious, and innovative designs for women; his resort and spring 2011 collections reflect just that.

The new Topshop Makeup collection gives you the tools to create any look you’re going for. From the start, Topshop’s designer Lizzie Dawson wanted to create a range that would appeal to all, yet posses the uniqueness the customer expects.

Five minutes to the heart of Malibu but light years away from the congestion and stress of L.A.

Giving your sweetie a couple dozen roses is all well and good, but why not take those roses and put them to use to make her skin radiant and gorgeous? With Valentine's Day around the corner, Joanna Vargas is adding a new treatment to her spa offerings, just in time. The Red Rose Purifying Facial will have your sweetheart falling in love with you (and her skin) all over again.

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Shakira wins big at the NRJ Music Awards 2011 in Cannes, France.

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Michael Bloomberg is taking a role of leadership on the national debate on gun control.

Celebrate Arizona Theatre Company's 44th season on Saturday, April 30, with an elegant dinner, the opportunity to score front row seats at a taping of "Dancing with the Stars," and a cabaret performance featuring Broadway's Susan Egan ("Beauty and the Beast," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Cabaret").

We've all known it was coming, thanks to the massive photos of freshly baked bread and decadent little desserts slathered across the windows for the past few months. And with a name like Le Pain Quotidein, we have been dreaming about still-warm croissants and crusty French baguettes. The bakery opened its doors last week and two surprises have been revealed: they serve way more than bread and there's no bakery on premise.

Chocolate is every bit sophisticated. Each variety has its own distinctive character, aroma, and flavour. Not only it tastes divine, but also it transmits a feeling of euphoria and energy. From Birthday treats to designer chocolates, these are the best places to buy chocolate in Moscow.

January is traditionally considered as a calm period in Moscow social life. But there is one spectacular event highly anticipated by Russians that take place exactly at that month –The Golden Eagle Award. The Golden Eagle award is a national award for motion pictures and TV series made in Russia, held since 2002 and modelled on the Golden Globe and the Oscar Awards ceremonies. The Golden Eagle is usually hosted by the Mosfilm Studios and given out in 20 nominations.

On Friday, January 28, 2011, co-chairs Dan Goelz and Michael Pagliuco will present the 14th Annual Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Grand Chefs Gala and Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This year’s event is titled Emerald City, a Wizard of Oz themed dining, dancing and entertaining experience.

The fashion-conscious and fun-lovers of Dallas gathered Friday night at the new Zouk nightclub for a night of fashion, music and art. The "feel good" themed event by the Red iD Agency encouraged guests to where their favorite red gear to the soiree. It was a great opportunity to relax and get down while Dallas prepares for the influx of thousands for next weekend's Super Bowl.

It’s 10:15AM, and as you sit hungry at your desk pondering what to have for lunch, salad or sushi, pizza or pad thai, let me suggest some noontime fare that conceivably you have never had before. Botox, Prevelle, Juvederm and Restalyne.

Tonight join celebrated legendary blues vocalist Francine Reed as she extends her dates at Atlanta hotspot Café Circa for their hugely popular “Dinner and the Blues” concert series. The performances are held on Monday evenings and are just the perfect anecdote to all of the stress the start of the hectic work week can bring. Wind down with choice cocktails, delicious food and live entertainment that is sure to relax you and put you in a highly festive mood. Thanks to Café Circa “dinner and a show” is no longer reserved for weekends.

Houston Texan Jarvis Green, along with his twin brother, Jason Green (who made a surprise appearance) celebrated his 32nd birthday at Zooma Trattoria Restaurant in Providence, RI on Jan. 21. The birthday bash was one not to be missed. The party was particularly special for Green because it benefited The Jarvis Green Foundation, which helps disadvantaged single mothers in low income areas.