Feb 4, 2010Sweet Tech: Forget flowers and chocolates...this Valentine's Day, modern women want gadgets - lots of 'em! Many tech devices are now available in fun, feminine designs and colors, making them a great Valentine's Day gift she'll appreciate long af... Read More |
Jan 25, 2010Home Electronics: Super Bowl XLIV is looming up ahead and home theater enthusiasts and sports buffs alike are already scrambling to ensure their home entertainment systems are up to par for the big event.... Read More |
Jan 14, 2010Food & Spirits: Surely you've heard the buzz about FRESHOLOGY (formerly known as Fresh Dining) – you know, that home meal delivery service that originally made a name for itself in Los Angeles with a buffet of celebrity devotees: Ricki Lake, whose attribu... Read More |
Dec 10, 2009Haute Holiday Gift List: If you're looking for a gift for those who like to eat, drink and make merry, you've come to the right place. Savor this tasty assortment of food, beverage and entertaining-related gifts that are sure to satisfy.... Read More |
Dec 3, 2009Haute Holiday Gifts - This Months Favorite Finds: Finding fabulous holiday gifts for those who seemingly have it all can be a challenge at best.... Read More |
Nov 18, 2009Haute Holiday Gift List: If you're looking for a gift for those who like to eat, drink and make merry, you've come to the right place.... Read More |
Nov 5, 2009Haute Holiday Gifts - This Months Favorite Finds: Finding fabulous holiday gifts for those who seemingly have it all can be a challenge at best.... Read More |
Oct 12, 2009Posh Product Picks - This Months Favorite Finds: Finding fabulous gifts for those who seemingly have it all can be a challenge at best -- even if the gift recipient is your self.... Read More |
Oct 8, 2009Every haute home has its fair share of fabulous accoutrements -- in relation to style and décor as well as creature comforts and tech tools that facilitate a luxe lifestyle.... Read More |
Sep 29, 2009Luxury Electronics: Whenever I throw a party at my home I like to add a unique element that will set my shindig apart from the pack, even having hired a caricature artist at one such soiree.... Read More |
Sep 23, 2009Posh Product Picks - This Months Favorite Finds: Finding fabulous gifts for those who seemingly have it all can be a challenge at best - even if the gift recipient is yourself. Each month I scour the luxury marketplace to uncover new, innovative an... Read More |
Sep 15, 2009When is an ensemble so much more? When you're wearing the Jenny Krauss label...... Read More |
Aug 25, 2009Posh Product Picks - This Months Favorite Finds: Finding fabulous gifts for those who seemingly have it all can be a challenge at best - even if the gift recipient is your self. Each month I scour the luxury marketplace to uncover new,... Read More |
Aug 14, 2009Within the entirely renovated ME by Meliá resort, ostensibly Cabo San Lucas' hippest and hottest urban resort where the fabulous come to stay and play, is YHI Spa...... Read More |
Aug 13, 2009As part of the ultra chic and stylish ME by Meliá beach and spa resort located in the action epicenter of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Nikki Beach restaurant is itself an es... Read More |
Aug 14, 2009Located in the heart of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico's newest and most exclusive resort, Capella Pedregal, which made its much anticipated debut in July 2009, Don Manuel's Restaurant...... Read More |
Aug 14, 2009Sprawled along five full acres of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico's Medando Beach, the region's most idyllic stretch of coastline lies Casa Dorada Los Cabos...... Read More |
Aug 6, 2009If you're one of "those" (as I admittedly am) who start making a holiday list and checking it twice even before the sun sets on the summer season, then this roundup is for you.... Read More |
Jul 21, 2009Finding fabulous gifts for those who seemingly have it all can be a challenge at best - even if the gift recipient is your self. Each month I scour the luxury marketplace to uncover new, innovative and otherwise exemplary must haves - the best-of-the-best... Read More |
Jul 13, 2009By all accounts celebrating Independence Day on a crowded beach can be daunting at best. That's why for this year's July 4th beach vacation in Santa Monica, I opted for a brilliant "Beach Butler" service... Read More |
Jul 13, 2009By all accounts celebrating Independence Day on a crowded beach can be daunting at best. That's why for this year's July 4th beach vacation in Santa Monica, I opted for a brilliant "Beach Butler" service... Read More |
Jul 23, 2009My family and I recently had the pleasure of visiting a piece of Santa Monica history - The Lobster restaurant - where fine cuisine and sensational sunsets merge to deliver the perfect seaside dining experience.... Read More |
Jul 13, 2009Located within Santa Monica's infamous outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment Mecca known as Third Street Promenade, Locanda del Lago is an experience unto itself.... Read More |
Jul 13, 2009Located within Santa Monica's infamous outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment Mecca known as Third Street Promenade, Locanda del Lago is an experience unto itself.... Read More |
Jul 13, 2009Those seeking a fabulous Santa Monica beach vacation with the family need look no further than Viceroy Santa Monica...... Read More |
Jul 13, 2009Those seeking a fabulous Santa Monica beach vacation with the family need look no further than Viceroy Santa Monica...... Read More |
Jul 5, 2009As a die hard, life-long exercise enthusiast, even having won a few fitness competitions in my day, I'm indelibly on the hunt for new and exciting ways to stay motivated and on track toward my physical fitness goals.... Read More |
Jun 29, 2009My quest for all things "spectacular San Diego" inevitably led me to Anthology -- a distinctive venue offering a combination of avant-garde dining with an eclectic mix of live enterta... Read More |
Jun 29, 2009My quest for all things "spectacular San Diego" inevitably led me to Anthology -- a distinctive venue offering a combination of avant-garde dining with an eclectic mix of live enterta... Read More |
Jun 22, 2009My loyal Luxe List readers know there's nothing I enjoy more than a weekend getaway with my friends, when we leave our over-stuffed schedules and worries behind if even for a day.... Read More |
Jun 22, 2009My loyal Luxe List readers know there's nothing I enjoy more than a weekend getaway with my friends, when we leave our over-stuffed schedules and worries behind if even for a day.... Read More |
Jun 22, 2009As the literally translated "jewel" of San Diego, La Jolla is a seaside community rife with fine dining.... Read More |
Jun 22, 2009As the literally translated "jewel" of San Diego, La Jolla is a seaside community rife with fine dining.... Read More |
Jun 22, 2009One of San Diego's brightest culinary jewels is The Marine Room restaurant, not only located in La Jolla Shores, but on it -- quite literally.... Read More |
Jun 22, 2009One of San Diego's brightest culinary jewels is The Marine Room restaurant, not only located in La Jolla Shores, but on it -- quite literally.... Read More |
Jun 17, 2009Whether lounging beach-side, pool-side or yacht-side this season, sizzling haute swimwear is a must. Given the surge of designers that have infiltrated the swim and resort wear category, there's certainly no shortage of sexy and sophisticated collections to ensure you look glamorous and feel confident while having fun in the sun.... Read More |
Jun 15, 2009Finding fabulous gifts for those who seemingly have it all can be a challenge at best -- even if the gift recipient is your self.... Read More |
Jun 5, 2009On occasion my friends and I like to leave our husbands, children, jobs, housework and worries behind and get away for some "girl time."... Read More |
Jun 1, 2009As Los Angeles's first beach front hotel established in 1989, The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is a true landmark - and a favorite among locals and visitors alike seeking to relax, unwind and enjoy ocean-side. This is exactly what drew me to Loews during a recent trip to Santa Monica.... Read More |
Jun 1, 2009As Los Angeles's first beach front hotel established in 1989, The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is a true landmark - and a favorite among locals and visitors alike seeking to relax, unwind and enjoy ocean-side. This is exactly what drew me to Loews during a recent trip to Santa Monica.... Read More |
Jun 1, 2009Santa Monica's famed Loews Hotel is known for many things: a prime beachfront location, luxe accommodations, fabulous amenities like its full-service, eco-conscious spa and fitness center, and an extremely high caliber of customer service.... Read More |
Jun 1, 2009A recent trip to Santa Monica led me to one of the region's newest and, dare I say, most impressive restaurants...... Read More |
May 29, 2009With Father's Day looming up ahead, it's crunch time.... Read More |
May 26, 2009Help Dad relax, unwind and enjoy this Father's Day with a luxe libation. Whether he's a wine or liquor aficionado or simply appreciates a tasty cocktail on occasion, I've found some splendid spirits that will not disappoint.... Read More |
May 6, 2009Located on the serene island of St. Barths in the Caribbean, the Hotel St. Barth Isle de France combines the vibrancy of its West Indies location with the European flair, divine food and drinks and exquisite boutique shopping found in the South of France.... Read More |
Apr 29, 2009Many believe that who you are is defined by what you drive - your ride, your wheels and your "whips." Whether you are off-roading with a motorcycle or cruising down the highway in the latest sedan or a vintage classic auto, it's all about performance, technology, custom-touches and aftermarket parts.... Read More |
Apr 22, 2009True wine connoisseurs will be thrilled to learn that Napa Technology's highly lauded wine preservation and dispensing appliance.... Read More |
Apr 13, 2009If you are contemplating the idea of an exotic getaway, Ponta dos Ganchos in Florianopolis, Brazil, located on the Southern coast, offers both exclusivity and intimacy along with some local-area flair.... Read More |
Apr 13, 2009If you are contemplating the idea of an exotic getaway, Ponta dos Ganchos in Florianopolis, Brazil, located on the Southern coast, offers both exclusivity and intimacy along with some local-area flair.... Read More |
Apr 7, 2009pring has sprung, so it's out with the old and in with the new. Since this is the season to renew and refresh, I've rounded up some products that will help get you on the right track for the warmer and brighter month's ahead.... Read More |
Mar 30, 2009Life is busy. Too busy. I often get the urge to leave the daily grind behind and take single evening "power vacations" at local San Diego-area hotels near my home.... Read More |
Mar 30, 2009Life is busy. Too busy. I often get the urge to leave the daily grind behind and take single evening "power vacations" at local San Diego-area hotels near my home.... Read More |
Mar 19, 2009Overlooking Kauna'oa Bay, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is one of four premier hotels operated by Prince Resorts Hawaii...and one of my personal favorites.... Read More |
Mar 19, 2009Head up to the Wasatch Mountains of Park City, Utah and you'll find Stein Eriksen Lodge - one of the most luxurious and prestigious mid-mountain Deer Valley resorts with the credentials to prove it!... Read More |
Mar 22, 2009Celebrating the joys of a life well-lived and success well-deserved always calls for a toast of champagne. As an aspiring connoisseur, I'm indelibly on the hunt for champagnes that offers a multi-sensory delight even beyond the palate. In this quest I have uncovered Armand de Brignac - a treasure, quite literally.... Read More |
Mar 9, 2009Have you ever enjoyed a winter day curled up on a comfy chair with a soft blanket and warm drink alongside a cozy fire?... Read More |
Mar 2, 2009Surfers will tell you that it is all about the waves. Of course, having a good board with the right aerodynamics doesn't hurt either.... Read More |
Feb 16, 2009Wine & Spirits Nothing compliments a meal or an evening with friends like a good bottle of wine, and suffice it to say I'm a connoisseur - however self professed. I recently had the pleasure of tasting two new wines from Robert Mondavi's... Read More |
Feb 9, 2009Health & Beauty: Over-plumped lips are so yesterday! This year, it's all about the eyelashes. What woman doesn't want thick, long eyelashes that make a statement unto themselves? But, those genetically challenged in this department often go... Read More |
Feb 2, 2009Health & Beauty: As a jet-setter, business owner and a mother of two, there is precious little time to spend on my beauty regimen. Spa days replete with luxurious facials have become few and far between of late, which is why I'm particularly... Read More |
Jan 9, 2009Shopping: With Valentine's Day just around the corner, many are in a quandary about what to get for all the ones they hold so dear. Amid the recessionary crunch, below is a quick list of affordable gift ideas illustrating that you don't have... Read More |
Dec 22, 2008Shopping:Ground-breaking artwork representation agency Art of Possibility Studios, the only for-profit art brand exclusively dedicated to helping physically disabled artists become financially self-reliant, is changing the world for the better - one piece of licensed artwork at a time.... Read More |
Jan 19, 2009Mary Jurek Design, Inc. - a company renowned for its magnificent works of hand-hammered stainless steel for the kitchen ...... Read More |
Jan 12, 2009I consider it my duty to fill serial style seekers in on the hottest fashions and latest trends on the runways and beyond.... Read More |
Jan 5, 2009No Luxe List would be complete without a roundup of fabulous finds in the self care department.... Read More |
Dec 16, 2008Looking for a stellar stocking stuffer or a last minute gift idea for the man who enjoys the finer things in life?... Read More |
Dec 8, 2008Today, luxury goods come in all shapes, sizes and categories. And, while there are any number of perennial favorites, such as wine and fine spirits, jewelry and haute couture, there are many lesser known fine living items flying under the radar.... Read More |
Nov 28, 2008When considering gift ideas this season and next, just go with the flow-with a tasty libation, that is. Indeed, a luxe liquor will never disappoint.... Read More |
Dec 7, 2008A premier manufacturer of luxury organic blankets, Robbie Adrian's exquisite fleece throws, all American-made from 100% certified US grown, organic cotton, are available for adults, children and babies.... Read More |
Nov 28, 2008With two kids of my own and a decidedly stylish momtourage, I've seen my fair share of baby bags.... Read More |
Nov 28, 2008When one considers gifts of elegance and distinction, wine and related accessories are indelibly high atop the list.... Read More |
Nov 27, 2008Whether for yourself, a wedding registry or another gifting opportunity, innovative kitchen gadgets, gear and décor are always in demand - particularly for the forward-thinking foodie and entertaining enthusiast.... Read More |
Nov 26, 2008I'm thrilled to report that TRIA Beauty, Inc., a leader in light‐based therapeutic beauty devices, has introduced the TRIA Laser - the first and only FDA-cleared laser hair removal system for personal, at-home use on the market today.... Read More |
Nov 25, 2008I've had the rare privilege of sampling DEWAR'S Signature - a sophisticated limited edition whisky that is the culmination of over 150 years of blending experience...... Read More |
Nov 25, 2008Hey all you style savants out there - surely you know that wrist watches are SO yesterday.... Read More |
Nov 20, 2008The holiday season is officially underway, and merry makers everywhere are pondering how to "wow" the friends and loved ones in their life with a gift of distinction.... Read More |
Nov 19, 2008While money is no object for many in the Luxe-o-sphere, a myriad of fine living products are entirely affordable for one and all.... Read More |
Nov 11, 2008When it comes to high-end, high quality, high energy toys, is among the best in the world. With an extensive and durable product line that includes many of the toy industry's greatest innovations, at least one GEOSPACE item is sure to be at the top of you... Read More |
Nov 10, 2008Philip Stein, a brand synonymous with frequency-based technology innovations, has done it again, this time applying its specialty in an unexpected direction: wine.... Read More |
Nov 10, 2008Even the most hardened luxaholic cannot resist a good deal -- particularly when that means getting more bang for your buck in the jewelry department.... Read More |
Nov 5, 2008Napa Valley's Signorello Vineyards, renowned for their fine estate wines, and Snake River Farms, America's leading producer of Kobe (Wagyu) beef, have joined forces to offer the ultimate luxury food and wine experience...... Read More |
Nov 5, 2008A tasty libation can make any holiday a bit merrier. Whether you want to personally imbibe or spread the cheer to others, a quality spirit will never disappoint.... Read More |
Nov 3, 2008Want lusher, fuller and younger looking hair that has body, bounce and vitality? I know ... dumb question. Who doesn't want thick, healthy and radiant hair that grants our every style wish and obeys our commands?... Read More |
Nov 3, 2008In celebration of its 150th anniversary, Canadian Club has introduced a limited edition 30-year reserve whiskey...... Read More |
Nov 3, 2008No matter the season, a thoughtful and effective skincare regimen is imperative to put your best face forward.... Read More |
Oct 28, 2008While scents of apple, sweet cream and maple may not typically evoke images of foot care, one sniff of SummerSoles.com's vintage-inspired...... Read More |
Oct 28, 2008Know a golfer who also likes to grill? Don't we all? Next time you're invited over to that back yard barbeque, delight the host or hostess with a novel golf-inspired grilling gift from I'd Rather Be Grilling!... Read More |
Oct 21, 2008For the throngs of technophiles both entrenched and emerging, nothing says "I care" like a communications device.... Read More |
Oct 21, 2008Luxury Electronics:
Let's face it - playing Santa can be a challenge. All too often, attempts at merry making prompt the dreaded, last minute mall crawl of desperation that usually results in gifts that are, shall we say, underwhelming at best.... Read More |
Oct 21, 2008With the holiday season fast approaching, many will fall victim to the inevitable stress and pressures that go with the territory this time of year, not to mention anxiety and downright panic exacerbated by the recent economic downturn.... Read More |