Hirsh Bedner Associates, the world-renowned hospitality design firm, came to New York City to accept their Golden Key Award for Best Spa, honoring their design for the Four Seasons Seychelles in Mahe, Seychelles. But it's not the first award for the design firm, which has won countless others including the 2010 Hospitality Design Awards.

Within the symbolic setting of Meilenwerk, a former railway freight station in Dusseldorf, Germany, reconverted into an exhibition facility for classic cars, Audemars Piguet CEO Philippe Merk officially welcomed racing legend Michael Schumacher into the AP family. The German driver just became the new icon for the luxury watch brand. An authentic living legend with his seven world championship titles, Schumacher holds the most prestigious records in motor racing. His 68 pole positions, 91 victories and 154 podium finishes on all the world’s major tracks make him the greatest racing driver of all time. After his return to competition in 2010, he competes in the 18th world championship in his career next year.

Las Vegas was fist-pumping last night as “Jersey Shore” bombshell Jenni “JWoww” Farley hosted a party at the legendary Studio 54 inside the MGM Grand. The crowd around Studio 54 was electric and bouncing with anticipation for the arrival of everyone’s favorite Jersey girl.

The new Pullman Hotel at the Mall of the Emirates just opened their rooftop luxury spa this week. Located on the 24th floor overlooking the Dubai skyline, the Sanctuary Spa is grand in every way. From its spacious interiors to its majestic finishings this new haven for beauty and wellness creates an abode of calm and relaxation.

On December 5th, food and wine enthusiasts will gather at the Malibu Bluffs to celebrate the Malibu Food and Wine Festival. Guests will sample unlimited tastings of fine wine and delectable cuisine from local chefs and restaurants.

For centuries gold has been a principal ingredient in many beauty regimes. The past few years have seen a renaissance in the approach to using gold in skincare. As luxurious as a beauty treatment can be, gold is now incorporated by many professionals to promote young, radiate and healthy skin.

Renowned shoemaker Christian Louboutin has created a special limited edition "Peace of Shoe" to benefit microfinance. Louboutin was inspired by "Creating a World Without Poverty", a book written by Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of Grameen Bank and the Grameen Foundation which provides the poor, especially women, with access to small loans to start their own business. The new limited edition shoe with debut this month in two U.S. Louboutin boutiques.

Currently on view at Carbon 12 Gallery is "Unbearable Lightness of Being", a group show featuring the works of Katherine Bernhardt, Sara Rahbar, Rui Chafes, Erwin Olaf, Farzan Sadjadi, Michael Sailstorfer, Gil Heitor Cortesao, and Ralf Ziervogel. In accordance with the exhibition's title, each work professes the "Es muss sein" ("It must be so!") from Milan Kundera's book the "Unbearable Lightness of Being" and thus refers to each artist as an author and a storyteller.

What: The Women's Sinuous by Swisstek Timepiece For: Ladies who dare to be different. Price: $2,995

Scottsdale Quarter is planning some festive events to get people of all ages into the holiday spirit during the month of December. Plus, read on to learn how you could win a $5,000 shopping spree.

Style, luxury and high technologies ruled at Versace Unique long-awaited phones presentation at refined restaurant Bolshoi in Moscow. The hall was covered in snow-white flowers, candles were burning everywhere, Champagne was flowing like a river and Versace Unique phones flaunted in showcases. Guests at the event included a mix of Versace’s devoted fans, fashionistas and celebrities.

It's not difficult to find a haute home in the DFW metroplex, but this gem, new on the market this week, will impress even the most respected real estate moguls. Built in 2001, this 10,000 square foot, 6 bedroom, 6 bath manor elegantly mixes classic French design with modern accents.

Saturday errand lists can be epic: pick up the dry cleaning, drop off the dog at the groomers, buy the groceries, sell that Ikea mistake on Craigslist.com. Add in a sleigh-load of holiday shopping that needs to be done and it can be downright exhausting. That's why we think that as the afternoon rolls around you should stop, take a breather and restore your sanity with a sweet bite or two at the new Sucre.

Philadelphia sees its fair share of famous faces, be it during movie productions or when local-boys-gone-big come back to visit the fam. Small town Media in Delaware County just happens to currently be getting a bit of both, with a twist. The New Adventures of Old Christine star and Emmy Award-winner Wanda Sykes, who happens to live in the area when not filming, is back and spending her holiday taking the stage at The Media Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Thoumieux and Maison Blanche may both be haute, but one definitely is not.

Spectrum Wine Auctions, Southern California’s leading auction house of fine and rare wine will hold its Winter 2010 Rare Wine Auction on Sunday, December 5, 2010 in Hong Kong. Good news for Angelenos: Online bids will also be accepted!

The days after Thanksgiving can be a doozy. You're probably still stuffed from Turkey Day and chances are you have family in town, meaning you have to entertain rather than post up on the couch with your ahem . . . comfortable trousers and cashmere socks. Don't worry. Here's a few haute happenings from the must-see band Ok, Go at Club Nokia to special events at the LACMA that are guaranteed to keep you and yours occupied with range of options for tikes, teens, soccer moms, and rocker moms, not to mention the most dapper of dads.

'Tis the season to give, not only to your loved ones but also your great community. Looking to be seasonably charitable this year? Here's a few top organizations who do their best to end hunger, support art and culture, create incredible interior designs for lower income housing and more.