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Iconic Hotel del Coronado Sold in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal

Mar 15, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Acquired in a $6.5 billion deal this week, Hotel del Coronado was sold to Chinese-based Anbang Insurance Group along with 16 other properties under the Strategic Hotels & Resorts brand. This deal comes just three months after Blackstone Group LP purchased the Strategic brand for around $450 million.

Shop with Moda Operandi Co-Founder Lauren Santo Domingo

Mar 15, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

If we could pick one dream shopping buddy we would probably have to say Lauren Santo Domingo. The Moda Operandi co-founder has been on Vanity Fair’s International Best Dressed List, she’s a Vogue contributing editor and she’s a front row regular. This season If Only is offering a personal styling and shopping session with Santo Domingo that includes a one-hour styling consultation, a $2,500 credit towards Moda Operandi merchandise and a tour of the online store’s offices and showroom.

5 Extreme Adventure Trips Based on Oscar-Nominated Films

Mar 9, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Now that you’ve watched all the Oscar-nominated films, it’s time to live them firsthand—well, their destinations at least. This year’s selections had a strong focus on locations and landscapes, especially Best Picture winner The Revenant which was filmed over nine months in extreme weather conditions.

Rihanna Partners With Another Major Designer for Capsule Collection

Mar 4, 2016 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team

If you weren’t able to grab a pair of Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma sneaker collection before it sold out, then you’ll want to mark your calendars for May 5. Rihanna and Manolo Blahnik are releasing a limited-edition capsule collection of denim and tattoo-inspired heels. Named Denim Desserts, the lineup is comprised of six different shoe styles ranging from $895 to $3,995.

Sit On-Stage During Florence + The Machine's Performance at BottleRock

Feb 29, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

With headliners Stevie Wonder, Florence + The Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers, plus a bevy of great bands, this year’s BottleRock Napa Valley is set to be a pretty solid weekend. The fest will kick off in Napa Valley on May 27, and those who want the full fan experience can purchase Platinum Pass tickets.

16 Best Dressed Men on the 2016 Oscars Red Carpet

Feb 29, 2016 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Finally, Leo. Finally you nabbed an Oscar. Without a doubt our favorite part of the night was DiCaprio winning that coveted golden statue (Kate Winslet’s reaction was a close second). The star was clearly the talk of the evening and while everyone was buzzing about the actor’s win, we were swooning over how good he looked in his dark Armani suit.

Oscars: Right Award, Wrong Movie

Feb 29, 2016 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich

There are many reasons we watch the Oscars, from the tearful acceptance speeches to the gorgeous red carpet looks and painfully awkward moments. But this year was all about whether or not Leonardo DiCaprio was finally going to win one of the coveted golden statues. Well, congratulations, Leo! We got teary-eyed during your amazing speech and loved your backstage jokes—you deserved that little gold statue&h... Read More

Cadillac's First Oscars Soirée Attracts Big Names to Chateau Marmont

Feb 26, 2016 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Cadillac hosted their very first cocktail party to celebrate the Oscars last night and with the iconic Chateau Marmont hotel as the setting, it was a big success. Guests mingled with celebrities throughout the hotel’s courtyard, where cocktail bars were never out of reach and DJ Michelle Pesce spun old school beats from David Bowie, Prince and The Violent Femmes.

LA Hotels Offer Exclusive Access to Pre-Oscar Beauty Treatments

Feb 24, 2016 | Contributor: Oscar Raymundo

Hollywood is gearing up for the biggest party of the year: the Academy Awards airing this Sunday, February 28. To commemorate the world's most star-studded event, Los Angeles area hotels, spas and beauty salons are offering "Oscar-worthy" experiences with the type of VIP perks and treatments typically reserved for movie stars.

Light Up the Stars: The Secret Behind Grammy Performances

Feb 17, 2016 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Leroy "Roy" Bennett is proof that you don't have to get up on stage in order to make a mark on the music industry. Along with fellow designers Cory Fitzgerald and Tobias Rylander, Bennett conceives visually striking performance environments for music's top artists through his company Seven Design Works.

Prince Charles, Henry Kissinger & Ingrid Bergman Have All Stayed at this Roman Hotel

Feb 17, 2016 | Contributor: Julie Hatfield

When you enter the Hassler Hotel in Rome, the old-world European elegance of a grand structure built in 1893 is still apparent. It’s easy to see why notable guests such as Prince Félix de Luxembourg, Frederik of Denmark, Gabriel García Márquez, Pablo Picasso, Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Henry Kissinger, Ingrid Bergman, Deepak Chopra, and John Steinbeck have all stayed at the Hassler.

See The 23 Best and Worst Dressed on the 2016 Grammys Red Carpet

Feb 16, 2016 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team

The Grammys red carpet is known for being pretty hit or miss and last night was a perfect example of the power of a good (or bad) dress. Celebrities were either a total win or an absolute disaster—there was no in between. And sorry Taylor Swift, but you’ve made the worst-dressed list this season. That pink Versace Atelier number is doing you zero favors.

Legendary Rock Guitars to Be Auctioned

Feb 10, 2016 | Contributor: Todd Jatras

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a guitar played by one of your rock 'n' roll idols, a great opportunity to get one is coming up at the Guernsey’s February 27 auction in New York City. More than 300 guitars covering a wide swath of rock history will be up for grabs, including Eddie Van Halen’s customized 1982 Charvel (expected to go for $60,000-$80,000) and Tony Motolla’s 1952 Gibson Super 400CES 7-String, which was used extensively in his work with Frank Sinatra and may fetch a top price of $100,000.

Spain's Princess Cristina Faces Up to 8 Years in Prison

Feb 9, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

It’s a pretty bad time to be Spanish royalty. Spain's Princess Cristina is on trial for tax fraud, along with 16 other people, in relation to her husband’s business affairs. She is the first Spanish royal to sit in the defendant's dock, a damaging blow to the royal family’s image.

Check Out Jackie Chan's New Private Jet

Feb 8, 2016 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Embraer has just delivered the first Legacy 500 private jet to none other than Jackie Chan. The actor’s relationship with the company dates back to 2012 when he got a Legacy 650 aircraft as China’s launch customer, becoming a brand ambassador.