Fig & Olive will open their first official Orange County outpost this December at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. This will be the second West Coast location for the brand, which also has a restaurant in West Hollywood as well as in New York City.

A masterpiece by the classic American painter and Saturday Evening Post illustrator, Norman Rockwell, sold at a Sotheby’s New York auction for the record-breaking price of $46 million. “Saying Grace” was originally featured on the cover of the 1951 Thanksgiving issue of the Saturday Evening Post, giving even more meaning to the touching scene, which […]

After Merlin welcomed the Miss Rodeo America 2014 contestants to King Arthur’s Arena, the 27 beauties cheered and chanted “huzzah” during the 8:30 p.m. performance of Tournament of Kings at Excalibur on Wednesday night.

It seems like we just said “cheers” to last summer’s Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, but tickets are on sale today for the 2014 event. The country’s premier culinary event takes place June 20-22 in downtown Aspen, bringing the country’s industry professionals for three days of demonstrations, wine seminars, panel discussions, tasting events and […]

Of course you know Omar. Omar Hernandez that is, of Omar’s NYC. Omar Hernandez is not only a huge success and personality in New York City, he is back and of course, with a purpose (Haute Living readers, remember this: back with a purpose). Omar has a resume to kill in the hospitality industry, from working […]

This Frank Sinatra-designed and owned NYC penthouse was recently priced at $7.7M before a slash to $5.5M. Though the home last sold for $2.4M, owners made significant renovations to the residence that surely warrant a higher sale price. CLICK HERE for the full story on Haute Residence. Can’t get enough of the latest and greatest Haute […]

It's no secret that Kobe Bryant is a shining star, but as of yesterday, he was officially honored as one. The LA Lakers great received the "Shining Star" award from the Make-A-Wish Foundation at its annual Wishing Well Winter Gala.

Time really does fly, I really can’t believe it’s less than three weeks until Christmas. Wasn’t it just Halloween? I blinked and Thanksgiving was gone and now we are rapidly approaching December 25. I know this time of year you have a lot on your plate with making plans for vacation (if you’re lucky enough […]

Developer R. Donahue Peebles hosted a preview dinner for The Bath Club Estates earlier this week. Peebles was responsible for the redevelopment of The Bath Club in Miami Beach in 2000, a luxurious private members-only club and condo residences.  The event was timed with Art Basel to attract international buyers and the city’s top-selling brokers, to whom […]

The designer Sandro Barros, the expert at designing party dresses, has just launched a jewelry collection in partnership with  Amsterdam Sauer Jewelry. The pieces will be sold in stores and also at the Ansterdan sandro studio in São Paulo.

On Tuesday evening at the Penthouse of SoHO Beach House, Harper’s BAZAAR hosted a VERY exclusive dinner celebrating Takashi Murakami and his new film, Jellyfish Eyes, a project that blends together the art and fashion worlds. I did not know the true purpose of this evening, but when my dear friend Ali Samek asked me to be her […]

Princess Diana remains a fascinating topic for many individuals, so it should come as no surprise that her glamourous gown sold for more than twice the estimated value—$167,000—at a recent auction. David and Elizabeth Emmanuel, the same design duo that made her wedding gown, created the fairytale princess dress. The late beauty chose the frock from the designer’s […]