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February 2014

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Rehydrate and Revitalize Your Dry Winter Skin With Prettyology's Julie Michaud

Feb 28, 2014  |   Contributor: Kellie Speed

There is nothing worse than winter skin that looks dry, flaky and dehydrated; and with the record snowfall this season in Boston, it’s hard not to have a dull complexion. Which is why I was pleased to learn about skin specialist Julie Michaud at Prettyology, who works to rejuvenate her client’s skin with a number of impressive techniques.... Read More

DAYLIGHT Beach Club Gearing Up for Pool Party Season With Nicky Romero as Opener

Feb 28, 2014  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

If you’ve had enough of the cold winter months, don't you worry because Las Vegas is giving you something to look forward to in the next few weeks. Things are heating up and starting on March 7, Sin City’s pool parties will start to slowly open, with the final one launching on April 12.... Read More

San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter Opens City Sights at ALTITUDE Sky Lounge

Feb 26, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera Fairbairn

The San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter's ALTITUDE Sky Lounge, officially the highest open-air rooftop bar on the West Coast, has added an indoor space to the venue called “City Sights” that is now open to the public and offers sweeping views of downtown from 22-stories above the street (and fortunately for guests, also benefits from the same bar menu and happy hour specials offered throughout the rest of ALTITUDE Sky Lounge).... Read More

Take a Glimpse Into The Spa at The Mandarin Oriental San Francisco

Feb 24, 2014  |   Contributor: Katherine Bond

Among the steel skyscrapers, austere public art, and chiming cable cars of downtown San Francisco is a sliver of the Orient: The Mandarin Oriental. The hotel group’s internationally recognized and regarded symbol, a subtle golden fan, is nearly the only exterior sign of this grand property. And that's all that's needed.... Read More

Cartier's Le Style et L'Histoire Exhibit Dazzles at Paris' Grand Palais

Feb 21, 2014  |   Contributor: Elizabeth Nicholas

Cartier may be known as the “Jeweler of Kings,” but as the exhibit Le Style et L’Histoire at Paris’ Grand Palais proves, the brand has also been the jeweler to a fair number of poets, film stars, and other members of the international glitterati. In a collection of 600 artifacts in the museum’s Salon d’Honneur, the exhibit explores the rich history of Cartier’s generations of craftsmanship.... Read More

The Westgate Hotel Builds New Rooftop Pool Four Decades After Opening

Feb 21, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera Fairbairn

Since its opening in 1970, The Westgate Hotel in San Diego hasn’t had a pool for guests to enjoy, which—in a sunny city like SD—is almost like a sushi restaurant without rice. Luckily, the owners finally came to their senses and added a place for people to take a dip in on those warm summer days. ... Read More

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort: Classic Elegance With a Beachfront Locale

Feb 19, 2014  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

An oceanfront haven satiated with the famous St. Regis service, style and luxury amenities, The St. Regis Bal Harbour is an exclusive destination for the discerning traveler. Just across from its location are the Bal Harbour Shops, a premier shopping destination filled with the world’s most prestigious brands, and close to the excitement of South Beach.... Read More

Las Vegas in a Day: Where to Stay, Dine and Get Pampered at a Spa

Feb 18, 2014  |   Contributor: Adrienne Jordan

Las Vegas is constantly building, upgrading and renovating attractions to offer upscale tourists the lavish experience they seek. Last year saw a five-year record high of 40 million visitors to Sin City, and the average daily room rate increased from $3 to nearly $111. The coming of new attractions this year like the SLS Las Vegas, Delano Las Vegas, and Caesars Entertainment's new resort The Cromwell, will continue the flow of tourists to this entertainment capital. Here is a guide to navigating a day in Las Vegas.... Read More

Miami HEAT and sbe Partner on Chic New Hyde Suite Nightclub at AmericanAirlines

Feb 18, 2014  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Miami sports fans, get ready to experience a new nightclub at AmericanAirlines Arena with the launch of Hyde Suite. From the Miami HEAT and sbe—a creative hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning venues and nightlife—the new suite will be available for buyout and single-ticket purchase during the second half of the 2013/2014 season.... Read More

The Breakers Palm Beach Knows Style, Service and Sultry Seascapes

Feb 18, 2014  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

For more than a century, The Breakers has been considered one of North America’s most iconic resort destinations. One glimpse of the stunning Italian Renaissance architecture with its breathtaking backdrop of the Atlantic and it is easy to see why The Breakers has become a legendary place to frolic, celebrate, relax and indulge at the only complete resort experience on the island of Palm Beach. ... Read More

The World's Most Expensive Fixer-Upper is an $80 Million 18th-Century Mansion for Sale in London's Mayfair District

Feb 17, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

For about $80 million you can acquire one of London’s most desirable historic mansions. On the downside it will cost you another $35 million to restore it to its former glory, but once finished, experts say it will be worth around $175 million. Welcome to the world’s most expensive fixer-upper at No. 39 Charles Street in Mayfair. ... Read More

Celebrities Come Together to Promote Philanthropic Work and Raise Money For Charities

Feb 17, 2014  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Some of the best things about our favorite celebrities are their ability to give back to those in need. During this year’s awards season, two new charity events will be taking place: Fame & Philanthropy and Unite 4 Humanity. ... Read More

The Seductive CAKE Nightclub in Scottsdale May Just Cure Your Sweet Tooth

Feb 15, 2014  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Contrary to its name, which suggests a frosted sugary pastry served on special occasions, the new CAKE Nightclub in Scottsdale is anything but sweet; but you may feel just as naughty when indulging in this adult treat.... Read More

Miami Boat Show Is In Full Swing, Here is the Latest via Social Media

Feb 14, 2014  |   Contributor: JL Staff

The Miami International Boat Show is in full effect after kicking off yesterday. and social media is abuzz. ... Read More

NYC's Highest Rooftop Lounge Bar 54 at Hyatt Times Square Now Open

Feb 14, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera Fairbairn

Times Square is a bit of a tourist trap, which frankly makes a cheap beer easy to find and high-quality cocktails a bit more scarce. At least until now. Recently Hyatt Times Square just opened their new Bar 54, which aims to offer a sophisticated and fun destination for those looking for somewhere in the area to mingle over cocktails, instead of a badly-made margarita. Along with superb drinks and a choice of scrumptious small plates, Bar 54 also marks the opening of New York City's highest rooftop lounge, which allows for spectacular views of Manhattan.... Read More

Veuve Clicquot Introduces the Airstream Lounge at the Int'l Polo Club Palm Beach

Feb 13, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Polo season in Palm Beach is even more chic than usual this season thanks to Veuve Clicquot. This year the famed French Champagne house has introduced the Veuve Clicquot Airstream lounge, an ultra-stylish venue on wheels. The lounge, decorated in Veuve’s signature mandarin orange, will be open during the Sunday matches for brunch at the prestigious International Polo Club Palm Beach through April 20.... Read More

22 Central Park South Residences & Bergdorf Goodman Partner on Exclusive Services

Feb 13, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera Fairbairn

The luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman has entered into an interesting partnership with 22 Central Park South, operated by the Elad Group, to offer a handful of services to each company's affluent customers. This also marks the first time for Bergdorf entering into an agreement like this.... Read More

LXR & Co. Opens Flagship SoHo Retail Spot Featuring the Popular Birkin Bar

Feb 10, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera Fairbairn

After seeing notable success as a pop-up holiday boutique in late 2013, LXR & Co. has taken the next step and opened a full-time retail space in New York City. Opened in SoHo early this month, the luxury goods store should be a welcome hit to the affluent neighborhood. The store gives LXR & Co's customers a physical location to see and purchase products from brands like Chanel, Dior, Gucci Louis Vuitton, and other high-end fashion designers. It also gives guests a chance to revisit the popular staple of the pop-up store, the Birkin Bar, where top-tier Hermes Birkin handbags can be examined firsthand.... Read More

Cheesesteak Eggrolls, Ahi Tacos & 16oz Rib Eye at the New Del Frisco's Grille

Feb 7, 2014  |   Contributor: Kellie Speed

When we heard a sibling of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House was opening just outside of Boston, we couldn’t wait to check it out. Del Frisco's Grille, a smaller, more casual relative of the Seaport District restaurant, opened at The Street in Chestnut Hill, Mass. in November 2013 offering the same great steaks but in a less formal atmosphere.... Read More

Drink a $27,000 Bottle of Wine at the New York Palace's Exclusive New Lounge

Feb 7, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

The New York Palace—an iconic Manhattan hotel that combines the historic, opulent Villard Mansion with a contemporary 55-story tower—has opened an exclusive new lounge called Rarities as part of its recent $140 million renovation. With only 25 seats, it’s located in the landmarked, Renaissance-style Villard building and is designed in homage to the city’s legendary private gentleman’s clubs, the sort of place where Vanderbilts and Astors would meet for drinks.... Read More

Mansion Neighboring the Royal Family's Palace of St. James Listed at $32 Million

Feb 7, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

St. James House, located just steps away from the Royal Palace, arguably has the best neighbors in London. The 100-year-old building being listed by Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate Strutt & Parker for about $32 million, was formerly owned by the Crown, and comprises some 46,000 square feet of interior space.... Read More

Life Chronicled Photography Offers DC Residents an Intimate Studio Experience

Feb 5, 2014  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Any good portrait photographer knows that taking a great picture isn’t just about the shot itself, and that the journey to the final image is just as important as the end result. When ex-foreign service employee, Diana Lewkowicz began her new venture into portraiture, she knew this all too well and set out to create a photography studio that was intimate, chic and set apart from others.... Read More

$13M Glass-Façade Penthouse for Sale in TriBeCa Considered a Dutch Masterpiece

Feb 3, 2014  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The all-glass façade and topmost residence at 497 Greenwich Street in New York City is up for sale with a price tag of $12.9 million. The spectacular residence features a large outdoors space with panoramic views of the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty, and downtown Manhattan.... Read More

Discover L.A.'s Food Culture From Sriracha to Vegan Soup Deliveries

Feb 3, 2014  |   Contributor: Lena Katz

L.A. is suddenly on food critic’s “best food cities” list, but locals will tell you that it’s always been a great place for culinary adventures. Everyone has their weird snack of choice: Kombucha, bacon-wrapped matzoh balls, Korean-Mexican hybrid BBQ tacos, or homemade kale chips. ... Read More