Luxist http://www.luxist.com Luxist. http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.luxist.com/media/feedlogo.gif Luxist http://www.luxist.com prods@weblogsinc.com (Weblogs, Inc. Producers) support@weblogsinc.com (Weblogs, Inc. Web Support) en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. View our terms of service here: http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/ Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Harry Slatkin on How to Choose a Fragrance That's Right for You [VIDEO]]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/14/harry-slatkin-fragrance/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/14/harry-slatkin-fragrance/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/14/harry-slatkin-fragrance/#comments
Harry Slatkin, founder and creative force behind Slatkin & Co. and one of the country's top fragrance experts, believe you shouldn't rush into buying a fragrance when shopping.

"Take a step back before deciding what fragrance to wear," he says.

Indeed, what a fragrance smells like on one person may smell completely different on someone else.

"So just because you like the way something smells when it is in the bottle doesn't mean that is what it is going to smell like when it is on you," says Slatkin. "Let your nose direct you."

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]]> fragrancesHarry Slatkinperfumescentvideo Carrie Coolidge Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:30:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[How to Make a Hot Buttered Rum (video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/how-to-make-a-hot-buttered-rum-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/how-to-make-a-hot-buttered-rum-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/how-to-make-a-hot-buttered-rum-video/#comments


In the video above, partners at the Small Screen Network will show
you how to make a hot buttered rum, which is How to make a hot buttered rum cocktaila great cocktail to have on a cold winter day. Robert Hess, host of "The Cocktail Spirit", will show you an easy to follow way to make one, without much advance prep work.

What you will need: a pre-heated coffee cup or mug, a teaspoon of butter, 2 teaspoons of sugar (preferably brown), 5 ounces of hot water, a cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and rum (Mount Gay Extra Old rum is what Hess uses).

For more innovative cocktail recipes, please see the ones offered to us by The Hurricane Club.

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]]> awards-maincocktailcocktail recipehot buttered rumhot buttered rum recipeluxist-awardsRobert HessrumSmall Screen Networkvideo Carrie Coolidge Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Harry Slatkin on The Evolution of Home Fragrances (video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/Harry-Slatkin-on-the-evolution-of-home-fragrances-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/Harry-Slatkin-on-the-evolution-of-home-fragrances-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/Harry-Slatkin-on-the-evolution-of-home-fragrances-video/#comments When home fragrance expert Harry Slatkin talks about the evolution of home fragrancesHarry Slatkin began his career in home fragrances 18 years ago, he literally changed the industry. Since he founded Slatkin & Co., many others have followed suit, from Ralph Lauren to Banana Republic and Martha Stewart. Slatkin now oversees product development for all the home fragrance brands under Bath & Body Works, the country's largest bath and body retailer with over 1,650 stores.

Home fragrances used to be more of a women's world. Since then, the industry has changed dramatically, says Slatkin.

"If I do a radio show, the callers in are mostly men," he says. "They are complementing me on this scent or that scent. Men are getting into scent just as much as women."

Home fragrances have also hit the college scene. "One of the hottest products right now for college students are plug-ins," says Slatkin. "Dorms smell and you can't really light a candle in a dorm. But you can use a plug-in to create a different atmosphere, plus it is a great way to hide all the musty smells of dirty laundry."

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]]> awards-mainHarry Slatkinhome fragrancesHomeFragrancesLuxist-AwardsRalph LaurenRalphLauren Carrie Coolidge Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[A Peek Inside the Plaza Hotel in New York (with Video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/a-peak-inside-the-plaza-hotel-in-new-york-with-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/a-peak-inside-the-plaza-hotel-in-new-york-with-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/a-peak-inside-the-plaza-hotel-in-new-york-with-video/#comments The Plaza Hotel recently reopened the newly renovated Palm Court.
Luxist recently sat down with Shane Krige, general manager of New York's famous Plaza Hotel, to discuss (see video below) and view the newly renovated landmark building across from New York's Central Park.

The hotel, which will celebrate its 103rd anniversary in October, underwent a complete restoration which cost more than $450 million. Every guest room was completely renovated and provide elegant accomodations inspired by the richly decorative style of Louis XV. Every guest bathroom is finished with inlaid earth stone mosaics in floral motifs and 24-carat gold plated faucets and accessories.

The Royal Plaza Suite, as seen in the video, is a magnificient three-bedroom, three-bathroom suite accessed by private elevator and located in a private area of the hotel overlooking Fifth Avenue and Central Park South. The exquisitely designed living room features a grand piano while the gracious dining room seats up to 12 guests. There's even a wood-paneled library stocked with titles hand-selected by Prosper Assouline, the founder of Assouline, the luxury book publisher. The state-of-the-art kitchen outfitted with Viking appliances is ideal for guests who travel with a personal chef.

As part of the restoration, the Palm Court was returned to its original design not seen for years. Its newly launched afternoon tea service is not to be missed. Known as the heart and soul of The Plaza, the Palm Court is a vast landmark space bordered by mirrored doors, fleur-de-peche marble columns and crowned with a domed yellow-and-green skylight. The $6.5 million restoration included the re-creation of the original 1,800 square foot stained-glass lay light that dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. The airy, romantic space within the legendary hotel is nothing short of breathtaking.
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]]> assoulineAssoulinePublishingawards-mainluxist-awardsPlaza HotelProsper AssoulineShane Krige Carrie Coolidge Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Eton of Sweden: What Makes This Luxury Shirt Maker the Best of Breed]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/eton-of-sweden-what-makes-this-luxury-shirt-maker-the-best-of-b/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/eton-of-sweden-what-makes-this-luxury-shirt-maker-the-best-of-b/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/eton-of-sweden-what-makes-this-luxury-shirt-maker-the-best-of-b/#comments Luxury shirtmaker Eton of Sweden
Eton of Sweden is internationally known for its innovative and classic designs, exclusive colors, and full range of coordinating accessories. Eton of Sweden was founded as a made-to-measure shirt company in 1928 by Annie and David Pettersson and is still headquartered in Ganghester, the same small village in Sweden since its founding. So what is it that makes Eton of Sweden one of the premier luxury shirt makers in the world and one that has endured for nearly a century?

To learn more about what sets this luxury shirt maker the best of breed, Luxist sat down with Erik Wilkinson, Eton's Director of Sales for North America.

Wilkinson explains that Eton is one of the only apparel brands that has completely vertically integrated the process. With its mill partners, Eton of Sweden buys the raw materials---Pima and Egyptian cotton---which comprises 100% of its collection. Eton buys high quality Pima cotton directly from a consortium of farmers in Peru. "Eton of Sweden only uses Pima and Egyptian cotton because it is the finest, long staple cotton that can be used to make shirts," says Wilkinson.

The cotton is then weaved in Northern Italy and France before being transported to Switzerland for a lengthy, proprietary (and patented) and high-tech 35-step finishing process that produces a smooth, crisp and wrinkle-free result. "The finishing is the critical part of what makes our shirts so special," he adds. "Our shirts tend to last longer and keep their color better than others, too."

Gallery: Eton of Sweden: The premier men's luxury shirt maker

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]]> awards-mainErik WilkinsonEton of Swedeneton+of+sweeden+shirt+priceeton+shirteton+shirtsetonofsweedenshirtpriceetonshirtetonshirtshigh+collar+mens+shirts+button+downhighcollarmensshirtsbuttondownluxist-awardsswedentwo+boys+shirt+makerstwoboysshirtmakersvideo Carrie Coolidge Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Ponchos: The Must-Have Outerwear Item in Fall 2011 (video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/ponchos-the-must-have-outerwear-item-in-fall-2011-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/ponchos-the-must-have-outerwear-item-in-fall-2011-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/10/ponchos-the-must-have-outerwear-item-in-fall-2011-video/#comments

In the video above, our partners at FabSugarTV,
explain how ponchos will be the must-have Ponchos are the new must-have outerwear item for Fall 2011outerwear item in Fall 2011.

"From over-sized to cropped, loose-fitting ponchos were shown in all different proportions (at NY Fashion Week Fall 2011)," says fashion reporter, Allison McNamera.

Tommy Hilfiger showed versions with longer lengths in back, while Max Azria showed an assymetrical version. More traditional ponchos were featured by Rag & Bone while designers Adam and Rachel Roy opted for blanket-style versions.

Watch the video and see how Alexander Wang mixed textures in his version as well as one with rain slicker details.

To see Luxist's full coverage of NY Fashion Week Fall 2011, click here.

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]]> fall+2011+stylesfall2011stylesluxist-awardsmax azriaponchoponchosponchos+fall+winter+2011ponchosfallwinter2011Tommy Hilfigervideo Carrie Coolidge Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[How to Make a Fancy Champagne Cocktail (video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/09/how-to-make-a-fancy-champagne-cocktail-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/09/how-to-make-a-fancy-champagne-cocktail-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/09/how-to-make-a-fancy-champagne-cocktail-video/#comments


Did you know the recipe for a champagne cocktail How to make a champagne cocktail
dates back over 200 years? In the video above, our friends at the Small Screen Network, tell us about the history of the cocktail and show us how to make a fancy champagne cocktail. Be sure you have a bottle of champagne, a champagne flute, sugar cubes, a lemon and bitters as well as a channel knife, zester and stir rod, so you can make one as you watch. To learn how to make the perfect spiral lemon peel garnish, see this related video.

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]]> champagnechampagne cocktailentertainment-pediamain-pedia Carrie Coolidge Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Free Macarons on Macaron Day in New York City]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/09/free-macarons-on-macaron-day-in-new-york-city/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/09/free-macarons-on-macaron-day-in-new-york-city/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/09/free-macarons-on-macaron-day-in-new-york-city/#comments Free macarons on Macaron Day in New York.

Dubbed the "new cupcake" its time to celebrate macarons during the second annual Macaron Day, which will be held on Sunday, March 20. Many of the finest bakers and chocolatiers, including François Payard and La Maison du Chocolat, will be celebrating the occasion by giving away free macarons to their customers. In 2010, François Payard organized the first Macaron Day in New York City. Macaron Day coincides annually with Jour du Macaron in Paris.

On Macaron Day, stop by any participating shop to receive free samples of macarons, the famed French treats. Confirmed participants for thus far include, François Payard's FC Chocolate Bar at The Plaza Hotel and François Payard Bakery, Almondine Bakery (two locations in Brooklyn), Bisousciao. Macarons, Bouchon Bakery, Butterfield Market, Cannelle Patisserie (Queens), Desserts by Michael Allen (Brooklyn), Cours la Reine (Brooklyn), Desserts by Michael Allen (Brooklyn), Dessert Truck Works, Georgia's Café & Bakery, La Maison du Chocolat (three locations in Manhattan), La Renaissance Pâtisserie Française (Scarsdale, NY), Mad-Mac, and Macaron Café (2 locations in Manhattan). Participating locations will provide one macaron per customer, with quantities limited by location.

Gallery: Macaron Day NYC

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]]> awards-maincupcake+stopcupcakestopFCBFrancois Chocolat BarFrancois Chocolate Barfrancois payardFrancois Payard Bakeryfree+macaron+day+new+yorkfree+macarons+on+macaron+day+ine+new+york+city+www.luxist.comfreemacarondaynewyorkfreemacaronsonmacarondayinenewyorkcitywww.luxist.comis+there+a+macaron+dayisthereamacarondayla maison du chocolatluxist-awardsmacaronmacaron+daymacaron+day+nyc+2011macaron+macaronsmacarondaymacarondaynyc2011macaronmacaronsmacaronsmacarons+daymacaronsdaymacaroon+day+2011+nycmacaroonday2011nycnew+york+macaroon+daynewyorkmacaroondayplaza hotel Carrie Coolidge Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Giraffe Manor in Kenya: Where Guests Live Among World's Tallest Creatures (with video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/09/giraffe-manor-in-kenya-where-guests-live-among-worlds-tallest/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/09/giraffe-manor-in-kenya-where-guests-live-among-worlds-tallest/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/09/giraffe-manor-in-kenya-where-guests-live-among-worlds-tallest/#comments Giraffe Manor in Nairobi Kenya

For those seeking a truly exotic, once-in-a-lifetime Out of Africa-type experience, Giraffe Manor may be just the place. Here, guests enjoy the unique chance to interact with its resident herd of Rothschild Giraffe, a rare breed which is among the world's tallest creatures. Guests have the unparalleled experience of the giraffes, with the animals vying for guests' attention at the breakfast table, the front door and even at the bedroom window. Giraffe Manor is located in 12 acres of private land only 20 kilometers from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. It is set within 140 acres of indigenous forest.

Guests interact with the giraffes throughout the day. Breakfast is served in the sun room, with its enormous windows flung open to welcome the giraffe that come and join you. Dinner is a cosy affair as the drawing room fire is lit and guests and managers gather for evening drinks. You can either chose to have a candlelit hosted meal in the dramatic wood paneled dining room or at your own table under the stars surrounded by the glow created by lanterns and candles on the terrace.

Gallery: Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya

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Our partners at the Food Network visited an authentic
Irish pub in Dublin to learn how to pour theHow to pour beer. "perfect pint". According to the experts, there are six key steps to do so. Watch the video above and find out why a 45 degree angle is so important, what the "perfect dome" looks like and what happens in precisely 119.5 seconds.

Click here to read our related post on the Best Brew Pubs in the U.S.

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So how do bartenders manage to make perfect, spiral
lemon garnish for a cocktail? If you are How to make garnish for cocktailsplanning on hosting a cocktail party anytime soon, be sure to watch this video from Jamie Boudreau, host of "Raising the Bar" at the Small Screen Network, and learn how to do it like the pros. Be sure to have a lemon, a zester and a swivel stick handy and follow his simple steps.

Be sure to check out the Luxist Awards' list of the best wine bars, best brew pubs and best cocktail lounges, according to our readers.

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Our partners at Voyage.TV visited Graycliff Cigar Co.
in Nassau, Bahamas and were given a The art of making cigars behind-the-scenes tour of all that is involved in making cigars. Watch the above video and you will learn how to make a cigar and all about the three leaves that are used in making a cigar--one for the flavor, another that makes it burn and a third which gives it firmness.

The Graycliff Cigar Co., which began production in 1997, offers tours and cigar rolling lessons. For more information, visit Graycliff's website.

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]]> awards-mainBahamascigarcigar manufacturingcigarsGraycliiff Cigar Coluxist-awardsNassauthe art of making a cigarthe+bahamasthebahamasvideo Carrie Coolidge Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[How to Care For and Store Cashmere (video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/07/how-to-care-for-and-store-cashmere-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/07/how-to-care-for-and-store-cashmere-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/07/how-to-care-for-and-store-cashmere-video/#comments


Sharon Haver, fashion guru and founder of FocusOnStyle.com, shares tips on the best ways to care for your How to care and store cashmerecashmere sweaters and other cashmere pieces. Dry clean or handwash? "Unless it is something you really got very dirty, the longer you can go without cleaning it, it seems to work better with cashmere," says Haver. "You can handwash it or use a very gentle cycle in a good washing machine that won't beat it up. Use cold water and a delicate laundry detergent, or even shampoo."

Haver recommends putting the cashmere piece in a dryer for a minute or two to air fluff it. "Then lay it down on a towel and let it dry naturally," she adds.

Watch the video above to learn more about cleaning your cashmere as well as how to properly store cashmere and protect cashmere from moths.

Check out Haver's related video to learn more about cashmere and how to shop for it.

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What is the best way to clean a stainless steel appliance? How can you get that showroom finish? How to clean a stainless steel applianceOur partners at the Home Staging Channel suggest this easy solution--and you probably have all the necessary materials in your kitchen cabinets. "Put a little olive oil on a cotton towel," says HSC's John Mangano. "A couple of dabs is all you need. Then rub in a circular motion." You may need to use more for high traffic areas of the appliance.

For a few more tips on how to clean a stainless steel appliance, check out this related post that contains pointers from Sub-Zero, one of the leading manufacturers of premium appliances.

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How to clean silver (video)
In the video above, Richard Sisson with Chevy Chase Plating & Polishing in Rockville, Md., demonstrates how to hand polish silver pieces, from tureens to flatware. Sisson describes how to clean and buff a piece of silver that is slightly tarnished, as well as how to remove old polish residue that has built up over time in the nooks and crannies of older pieces. He also shows how to best clean a piece of silver that is badly tarnished. Which high quality paste polish is the best for hand polishing smaller silver pieces, such as flatware? Watch the video and find out. To learn what is the difference between sterling silver and silver plated, watch this video.

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What is important to consider when shopping around for a high definition flat screen TV? Watch How to clean a flat screen TVthe video above produced by our partners at FLN to learn what is important to keep in mind. For example, the only reason to pay top dollar for the highest flat screen resolution television (1080p), is if you have a 1080p DVD player or gaming system. Otherwise, you can just invest in a television with 1080i or 780p. Also, don't skimp on cables. To get the best picture possible, you should buy HDMI or DVI cables. The shorter the cables, the better, as the longer cables degrades the signal. Be sure to check out our related story on how to clean your flat screen television, once you buy it.

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Where does cashmere come from? Why is it so expensive? Is all cashmere created equally?How to care and store cashmere
Not all cashmere is of equal quality, says Sharon Haver, fashion guru and founder of FocusOnStyle.com (see video above).

"Fine cashmere comes from a longer fiber," she says. "What you want to look for in better cashmere is that it has a longer fiber. It will be more sturdy and will have a better drape to it. Cheaper cashmere usually has a shorter fiber and can break or pill and won't last as long."

Check out the Sharon Haver's related video on how to care for and store your cashmere.

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In the video above, wine expert Neil Smith explains
why special attention needs to be paid to thePairing wines with food (video) acidity and sweetness in wines when pairing wines with food.

"Sauvignon blanc has a high level of acidity, so you need to think about the food and whether it has the equal amount of acidity," he says. "Acidity in food can tame the wine and they can work well together."

Likewise, sweetness can make a highly acidic wine taste even sharper and even unpleasant. "A sweet wine, like a German reisling, can work well with spicy foods," he says. "The sweetness in the wines can tame the spicyness of the food." Watch the video above to learn what types of foods work well with sweet wines.

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Celebrity Weddings and Event Planner, Robert C. Smith
of Laurel Events, recommends to his clientsWhy you should choose platinum over gold when shopping for a wedding ring. that they look at platinum when looking at wedding bands (see above video).

"It is so durable, it is heavy, it has a weight to it, it is not something that is too feminine, so it is an obvious choice for grooms," he says. "I really recommend that the bride and groom wear the same material."

Smith also urges couples to take the time to go to a good jeweler well in advance of their wedding date. "Look ahead of time, don't rush, and choose platinum and you will be great every time," he says. "Don't wait until the last minute to pick your ring. It is one of the most important decisions you are going to make. So get out there, educate yourself and find out what platinum is all about."

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What are the best ways to open a bottle of wine? In the video above, wine expert Brandon Walsh, president of Reston, Va.-based Hosted Wine Tasting will show you how to operate the most How to open a bottle of wine with a corkscrewcommon wine opening techniques, including a waiter's corkscrew, a winged corkscrew (also affectionately referred to as the two-armed bandit) and a lever corkscrew. See our related post on how to use a wine key.

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]]> awards-maincorkscrewluxist-awardsopening winevideowine Carrie Coolidge Sat, 05 Mar 2011 09:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Best Wine Clubs (with video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/04/best-wine-clubs-with-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/04/best-wine-clubs-with-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/04/best-wine-clubs-with-video/#comments St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
The best wine clubs in the U.S. include several award-winning wineries that produce some of the best wine this country has to offer. Luxist examined the benefits of some of the best, most popular ones, including those from Domaine Carneros, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Duckhorn Vineyards, Far Niente and Cakebread Cellars. There are certain advantages to be had when subscribing to a wine club offered directly from a winery. Here is what we learned:

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Located just outside the historic town of Kenwood, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, is known for its intensely flavored and complex award-winning wines. St. Francis grows 100% of its grapes in Sonoma County and was among the first to plant Merlot in the Sonoma Valley, enduring many a raised eyebrow for daring to plant a blending grape on prime soil. In June, the winery was a Luxist Awards' Readers' Choice Nominee for Best Domestic Red Wine.

Wine Club:
St. Francis offers three different wine clubs. Called "The Patrons Society", the difference between the three options are selections and shipping schedules. Its "red wine club" ships four, six or eight times per year. The "white wine club" includes six-bottle shipments four times a year (February, May, September and November). The Zinfandel Wine Club ships three bottles per shipment over a six month schedule (February, March, May, June, September and November).

Benefits of Membership:
Members are given the ability to sample small production wines before they are released to the public. Often, the wines are so exclusive, that only wine club members have the opportunity to purchase them, as most never hit store shelves.

Discounts:
Members receive a 20% discount on all Artisan wines and a 25% discount on all Sonoma County tier wines. They also receive a 20% discount on all retail merchandise and on reserve wine & food pairings for two (reservations required).

Freebies:
Complimentary wine tastings at St. Francis' Visitors Center and opportunities for "members only" activities at the winery. Members also receive recipes from the winery's Executive Chef, David Bush, for foods that pair well with the wines. Invitations are extended to members for St. Francis regional events around the country.

Cost:
Price varies, depending on size of shipment and does not include tax and shipping (which costs $14 to $21 for a three bottle shipment by UPS Ground). The white wine club ranges from $80 (for a four bottle shipment) to $91 (for a six bottle shipment). The zinfandel wine club ranges from $96 to $108 (for three bottle shipments). Click here to sign up for the wine club. For more information, call (800) 650-5437.

Gallery: St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

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]]> awards-mainbest wine clubsbest+winebest+wine+clubbestwinebestwineclubcabernet sauvignoncakeCakebreadCakebread Cellarscakebread+winerycakebreadwinerychardonnayDomaine Carnerosdomaine carneros brut rosefolie a deuxle+reve+domaine+carneroslerevedomainecarnerosluxist-awardssparkling wineSt. Francis Winery Vineyardswhats+difference+between+champagne+and+sparkling+winewhatsdifferencebetweenchampagneandsparklingwinewhich+is+the+best+wine+in+the+worldwhich+winery+has+the+best+wine+clubwhichisthebestwineintheworldwhichwineryhasthebestwineclubwine clubwine clubswine-tasting Carrie Coolidge Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[How to Pair Wine with Food (video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/03/how-to-pair-wine-with-food-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/03/how-to-pair-wine-with-food-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/03/how-to-pair-wine-with-food-video/#comments Pairing red and white wines with food.How to pair wine with food? The old adage that white wine pairs well with fish while red wine works with meat, serves as a good basis to start from, according to wine expert Brandon Walsh, president of Reston, Va.-based Hosted Wine Tasting (see video below).

Wines should always be served at their optimal serving temperatures, as well.

Another consideration, he suggests is the concept of matching weights of the wine with the food.

Lighter-bodied white wines include reisling and pinot grigio. Medium-bodied wines include sauvignon blanc while chardonnay is a fuller, heavier-bodied wine, he says.

Lighter-bodied wines go well with salads, as well as light fish, such as sushi. Medium-bodied wines works well with light and flakey fish as well as poultry. Heavier-bodied whites, such as chardonnay, pair very well with salmon or swordfish.

Red wines also range from light to heavier, fuller-bodied wines. A lighter-bodied red wine is a pinot noir or beaujolais. A medium-bodied red is a merlot, syrah (shiraz). Heavier, fuller-bodied wines include cabernet sauvignon. Pinot noir pairs well with salmon as well as some poultry. Syrah and merlot pairs well beef or pork. A cabernet sauvignon pairs well with beef, lamb and game.

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]]> awards-maincabernet sauvignonfood pairingsluxist-awardsmain-pediapinot grigiored winewhite winewinewine and food matchingwine and food pairingswine-pedia Carrie Coolidge Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[How to Ski Safely and Prevent Injuries (with video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/03/how-to-ski-safely-and-prevent-injuries-with-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/03/how-to-ski-safely-and-prevent-injuries-with-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/03/how-to-ski-safely-and-prevent-injuries-with-video/#comments How to ski safely and prevent injuriesNo one wants a ski vacation cut short by an injury. So how to best protect yourself from injury? Don't ski late in the day.

Statistics have shown that most ski injuries occur toward the end of the day, according to the Steadman Clinic, which specializes in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery in Vail and Frisco, Colorado (see video below).

"If it is 3:00 or 4:00 in the afternoon and you are thinking of taking one more run, you may want to think twice about that because more people are hurt at the end of the day," says Tom R. Hackett, orthopaedic surgeon with the Steadman Clinic in Vail who is also a team physician for the U.S. Snowboard Team.

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]]> awards-mainluxist-awardsmain-pediaskiskiingsnowboardsnowboardingVailColoradowinter-travel-pedia Carrie Coolidge Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[How to Clean and Store Diamond Jewelry (with video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/02/how-to-clean-and-store-diamond-jewelry-with-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/02/how-to-clean-and-store-diamond-jewelry-with-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/02/how-to-clean-and-store-diamond-jewelry-with-video/#comments How to clean and store diamond jewelryEven a small amount of grease or oil can dramatically dull the brilliance of your diamonds. This is why it is important to clean your diamond jewelry regularly, advises Philip Press, president and chief executive officer of Renaissance Platinum (see video below).

"I find the easiest way is to either use a specialized jewerly cleaner or a straight clear, ammonia," says Press. "Let the piece of jewelry soak in the solution for an hour or more. Use an old toothbrush and clean the sides and bottom of the diamond and then rinse it very well under hot water. Don't be afraid of over cleaning your diamonds." Be sure to be gentle with the brush, however, as diamonds can become loose from their settings if they are treated roughly.

A few words of warning: Jewelry should not be cleaned in or near the sink. If there is no better location for the cleaning, be sure the plug is in, to avoid the jewelry going down the drain.

Also, it is very important that you to store your diamond jewelry separately, such as in individual compartments or pouches so they do not touch other gemstones. "Because a diamond can scratch another diamond," advises Press. "It is even more important to keep your diamond jewelry separated from your other gemstone jewelry because diamonds will certainly scratch other gemstones."

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Luxury hotels are opening up around the world catering to pets who are used to being pampered by their indulging owners. Many of these "five star" luxury hotels offer such amenities as indoor swimming pools, spa cuisine, television sets in private suites, personal fitness trainers, beauty shops and more.

The Canis Resort in Munich, Germany, for example, claims to be the first exclusive luxury hotel chain for dogs in the world. The first resort, which is located in Freising near Munich, offers nine heated lodges for up to 45 guests. Canis offers its pampered pooches personal and professional dog sitters who pampers them 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Personal fitness coaches are available to customize extensive and individual training and a dietary plan for each dog. The cost to stay at the hotel is $113 a night. Check out the video below.

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Vivienne Westwood is a busy Dame. Dame Vivienne, that is. The iconic London-based fashion designer is one of the rare few who shows her collections in various cities, including Milan, London and Paris. When Luxist had the opportunity to experience her work up-close on Sunday evening when she unveiled her Red Label Fall/Winter 2011 collection, it was on the third day of London Fashion Week. Earlier that day, her Austrian-born husband, Andreas Kronthaler, Vivienne Westwood's Creative Director, noted, they did a fitting with Helena Bonham Carter for the Academy Awards. A busy day, indeed.

Vivienne West's show was larger than life (see video below). It was presented at the grand Royal Courts of Justice at London's Strand, a gothic cathedral-like setting that was befitting for a designer of Dame Vivienne's stature. The inspiration behind her "Red Label" collection show was Lewis Carroll's "Alice through the looking glass" which evoked a feeling of British society and change. Models wore tartan prints, dresses with mis-matched seams, fantastic oversized hats (designed by Prudence Millinery, some were crowns), over-the-top makeup (including gold-painted faces) and hair styles that seemed to defy gravity. A video of the entire show can be seen on Vivienne Westwood's website.

Bold face names at the show included Jo Wood (ex-wife of Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood), singer Paloma Faith, Boy George, former tenns pro Boris Becker, Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes, and contemporary artist Tracy Emin. All were wowed by the show which was as magnificient a production as the Red Label Collection itself. "I am a big fan of Vivienne's, so I enjoyed the show," Nick Rhodes told Luxist backstage after the show. "She always has a few surprises. She is remarkably good at cutting things. So it has always reminds me of the Japanese, but I think they took it from Vivienne. I thought some of things were really exquisitely beautiful. There was one skirt and blouse toward the end that was quite classical. It was a black skirt with a white blouse that I thought was just exquisite---beautiful."

Former pro tennis player Boris Becker was equally impressed with the collection. "I thought, as always, she was spectacular with the different designs and the makeup--one girl was golden," Becker told Luxist. "Her creativity never stops. The Royal Court of Justice is a unique location with a very long runway. The girls did have to walk a long time, but nobody faulted and everyone did a good job."

Gallery: Vivienne Westwood's Red Label Fall 2011 Collection

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Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora and musician/designer Nikki Lund debuted their White Trash Beautiful Fall 2011 Collection for the first time during NY Fashion Week. Sambora, the longtime lead guitarist for Bon Jovi and Lund, who has an extensive background in fashion design (and also in music, with the band "Secret Mind") started WTB in 2009. The collection is what you might expect from rock stars---edgy with a lot of black leather---but it is also feminine with plenty of silk chiffons and taffetas also featured. The collection was presented by STYLE360 (and sponsored by Polaroid Sunglasses), a multi-day showcase during NY Fashion Week. STYLE360 is a joint-venture between Hachette Filipacchi Media and A-List Communciations.

"This collection is about being fierce, independent, bold and luxurious," Lund told Luxist. "It's all about passion. We are passionate about fashion. We also love music. Its amazing. We have a really good juxtaposition. Richie is an expert in his field of music and also fashion. We have a good back and forth here."

WTB's Fall 2011 Collection featured several cocktail dresses, including a sharp black laser cut leather keyhole skinny dress. Gowns featured included a silver silk strapless beauty with tulle overlay and another made of silver mesh that was backless with long sleeves. Many of the models were outfitted with gorgeous sunglasses provided by Polaroid Eyewear.

Gallery: Richie Sambora and Nikki Lund's WTB Fall 2011 Collection

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Today, Ralph Lauren proved exactly why he is in a class by himself. The Ralph Lauren Fall 2011 Collection presented during NY Fashion Week, was timeless, glamorous and dramatic. "It was a masterpiece," André Leon Talley, Contributing Editor to Vogue, raved to Luxist after the show. "It was unmistakably Ralph Lauren. It was a simple masterpiece. He is unstoppable in his sense of taking his classics and giving them new twists and new drama."

Much of the collection was influenced by Chinese fashions, such as a black glossy silk illusion sweater dress, a jade silk panne velvet wrap dress and a red silk shantung embroidered smoking jacket that was shown under a black cashmere cocoon coat trimmed with long hair shearling.

The collection also included glossy smoking jackets, silk embroidered shearling coats, tuxedo jackets, velvet quilted jackets and pinstripe jackets paired with matching vests and trousers. A burgundy silk velvet wrap smoking jacket over a white cotton wing collar formal shirt with black sable tuxedo trousers was particularly striking. Several evening dresses were embroidered and beaded while many had an Art Deco feel.

Ralph Lauren's Asian inspiration was explained by his son David, who is the Senior Vice President, Advertising, Marketing and Corporate Communications for Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. "This past year he traveled to China," Lauren told Luxist. "It was his first trip there and he was inspired by what he saw. The future of our company is very much going to be expanding in China over the next couple of years. It has been in the air everywhere we turn. He is very inspired. For him it was a trip he took through a Ralph Lauren lens and what he saw, which is very different from what exists there, or it even never existed there. It is his interpretation of a China that could and should be."

Gallery: Ralph Lauren Fall 2011 Collection

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]]> Andre Leon TalleyAnna Wintourawards-mainDavid LaurenGrace CoddingtonGraydon CarterLauren Bushluxist-awardsNew York Fashion WeekNY Fashion Week Fall 2011Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren Fall 2011ralph+lauren+2011+collectionralph+lauren+collection+fall+2011ralph+lauren+fall+2011+fashion+showralph+lauren+fall+2011+showralph+lauren+fall+winter+2011ralph+lauren+fashion+weekralph+lauren+fashion+week+2011ralph+lauren+show+fall+2011ralphlauren2011collectionralphlaurencollectionfall2011ralphlaurenfall2011fashionshowralphlaurenfall2011showralphlaurenfallwinter2011ralphlaurenfashionweekralphlaurenfashionweek2011ralphlaurenshowfall2011 Carrie Coolidge Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Badgley Mischka Fall 2011: NY Fashion Week (with video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/16/badgley-mischka-fall-2011-ny-fashion-week/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/16/badgley-mischka-fall-2011-ny-fashion-week/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/16/badgley-mischka-fall-2011-ny-fashion-week/#comments Badgley Mischka Fall 2011 at NY Fashion Week

The Badgley Mischka Fall 2011 Collection fashion show during NY Fashion Week was inspired by old Hollywood glamour, according to its designers, Mark Badgley and James Mischka.

Beautiful gowns were presented with a dramatic backdrop. On a large screen behind the runway, was a fog-filled urban scene that set the mood, as models dressed in gowns made of crepe de chine, chiffon, taffeta and tulle made their way down the runway (see video below).

There were magnificient gowns, including one made of crepe de chine in magenta (seen above) that one might expect to see on the Academy Awards' red carpet. A gold/argent lame and chiffon gown was striking as was a black crushed velvet gown (both from the Couture Collection). There were several pieces presented from the lower price point Mark+James line, including a black matte jersey and tulle dress, black stretch tuxedo twill skirt and pants, and a silver/black gauze lame trench coat, among others.

Gallery: Badgley Mischka Fall 2011 Collection at NY Fashion Week

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]]> awards-mainawards-moduleawards-promoBadgley MischkaBadgley Mischka Fall 2011badgley+mischka+fashion+weekbadgley+mischka+fashion+week+2011badgleymischkafashionweekbadgleymischkafashionweek2011kellie+picklerkelliepicklerLuxist-Awardsnew york fashion weeknew york fashion week fall 2011NY Fashion Week Fall 2011ny+fashion+weeknyfashionweek Carrie Coolidge Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Betsey Johnson Fall 2011 Collection: NY Fashion Week (With Video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/14/betsey-johnson-fall-2011-collection-ny-fashion-week-with-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/14/betsey-johnson-fall-2011-collection-ny-fashion-week-with-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/14/betsey-johnson-fall-2011-collection-ny-fashion-week-with-video/#comments Betsey Johnson Fall 2011 Collection at NY Fashion WeekBetsey Johnson's Fall 2011 Collection, which was presented at this evening at Lincoln Center during NY Fashion Week Fall 2011 was a spectacular production---and definitely is the highlight of the entire week. The "He Loves Me...He Loves Me Not" show was more fun to watch than most of the theatrical productions currently headlining on Broadway--and was a wonderful way to spend Valentine's Day eve.

The collection was colorful and whimsical, as one would expect from the eclectic and charismatic designer. The show started with models (each with a blunt, dark wig) wearing the "Black Tag" Collection, described by the program as sophisticated, sexy and sleek. Each look had a name, such as "Wicked Game" and "Heartbreaker". The collection featured a fantastic black and white leopard print suit and wonderful dresses, including one that was both dramatic and sculpted (accessorized with a black and white leopard shawl and matching hand-warmer). Next up was the "Pink Patch" Collection, which is described in the program as "Affordable (under $100), Accessible and True-Blue Betsey". The fantastic footwear worn by all of the models throughout the show, called the "Lizzzy-L" collection (seen on the model in the above photo), was provided by Steve Madden and is available exclusively at SteveMadden.com and Steve Madden's mobile site for a limited time.

Gallery: Betsey Johnson Fall 2011 Collection

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After her models walked the runway, employees of Betsey Johnson's fashion empire strutted the runway, too, wearing what looked to be pieces from previous collections while wearing blond Betsey Johnson-look-alike wigs. The "real models" included store managers, regional managers, design assistants, stylists, the knitwear designer, and even the VP of Retail Operations. The "real models" were of all shapes and sizes. One was pregnant (she looked adorable, by the way) while the last to walk (more like dance down) the runway was the lone male in the group (a store manager, named Seth Lefkof, according to the program) who revealed his identity after tossing his wig into the audience.

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Carmen Marc Valvo Fall Winter 2011 Collection During NY Fashion Week

Carmen Marc Valvo's Fall/Winter 2011 Collection which was presented last night was glamorous and elegant. Valvo, the designer-to-the-stars (many of whom were presented at the show) featured a collection made with such rich fabrics as chantilly lace, chiffon, organza and tulle.

The show was presented at the Nasdaq Marketplace, with all attendees seated along long winding corridors, with the models passing by only a few feet away. Katie Couric, Star Jones, and singer Kat DeLuna all in attendance.

Highlights of the beautiful collection included exquisite cocktail dresses and formal evening wear including a latte metallic lace gown, a persimmon iridescent silk chiffon and lace gown, and a black strapless lace gown with multi-tiered chiffon applique. (See video of the show below).

"The collection was inspired by ballerinas this season," Valvo told Luxist backstage after the show (see video for full interview). "I gravitated towards them for their sense of beauty, poise, their grace, their elegance and their sensuality and femininity. So I wanted the collection to evoke that sense of beauty and movement. It is a collection full of romance and poetry. Lots of laces were employed, silk chiffons and metallic tulles."

Gallery: Carmen Marc Valvo Fall 2011 Collection

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Derek Lam's Fall 2011 Collection which was presented at NY Fashion Week this morning was nothing short of glamorous.

"In this collection, I have used new combinations to make clothes that look fresh, fluid, weightless, yet also appropriate for the Fall/Winter season," says Lam. "Some of the new combinations are logical: sleeves and backs of heavier weight clothing are made of slippery cloths. The usual layering of clothes are lightened, the arm slips easily under coats; the bulk is eliminated where you don't want it."

There were tunics in flannel, doubleface jersey and military gabardine that were combined with liquid twills and laundered poplins on bottom. Dresses were sewn with jersey bodices attached to wool felt skirts and vice versa so they look sleek and also tailored. Evening dresses had leather bodices, with laundered satin or poplin full skirts, for a kind of raw and casual glamour.

"I think that Derek Lam is one of the great American designers who has given American Fashion Week something very unique and sophisticated," Andre Leon Talley, Contributing Editor to Vogue, told Luxist backstage after the show. "The clothes are modern and they give modernity a new definition. They are clothes for women who work, who are grown up and who are refined. The sense of luxury of fabric is extraordinary. The glace leva jean skirt is one of my favorites. A varsity stripe on a trouser with a red leather car coat is wonderful and is the way women want to dress. I think he is exceptional. I am always more and more impressed each season with his work and I think this is one of his most outstanding moments in his career."

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Czech Republic-born Supermodel Petra Nemcova, and one of the newest castmembers of Dancing with the Stars, honored Vivienne Tam at her Fall 2011 Collection show at NY Fashion Week this afternoon by wearing an elegant Chinese-themed dress designed by Tam. The dress is symbolic in red, which is the color of happiness and prosperity.

After the Vivienne Tam show, Nemcova met with Luxist to discuss what she thought of the collection.

"There were three things that I loved," the stunningly beautiful Nemcova told Luxist. "The clothes are very, very structured, which I love. You can see the quality of it. So the structure and quality, and I love the sparkles. They were just amazing. I also liked the fringe on some of the dresses. The structure, the quality, and the sparkles were really standing out. It was beautiful."

Gallery: Vivienne Tam Fall 2011 Collection at NY Fashion Week

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Sister and deejay Samantha Ronson mixed the music for the show, while half-sister Annabelle Dexter-Jones, served as one of the models (see video below).

Annabelle (seen at right) was gorgeous in a stunning military herringbone suede trim riding jacket that was paired with a military silk Caspian dot print romper completed with black lace-up wedge booties.

Ronson's younger sibling has quite a bit of modeling experience. According to her bio, she has modeled in campaigns for Louis Vuitton and Hogan, besides being the face of Charlotte's clothing line.

Ronson's show was superb. The collection is very wearable in mostly sedated colors, including black, coffee and charcoal.

Gallery: Charlotte Ronson Fall 2011 Collection at NY Fashion Week

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]]> Annabelle Dexter-JonesAwards-MainCharlotte RonsonCharlotte Ronson Fall 2011Fashion WeekLuxist-AwardsNY Fashion WeekNY Fashion Week 2011Samanthta Ronsonvideo Carrie Coolidge Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[NY Fashion Week 2011: Jason Wu's Fall/Winter 2011 Collection (Exclusive with Video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/11/fashion-week-2011-jason-wus-fall-winter-2011-collection-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/11/fashion-week-2011-jason-wus-fall-winter-2011-collection-video/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/11/fashion-week-2011-jason-wus-fall-winter-2011-collection-video/#comments Designer Jason Wu's Fall 2011 Collection during New York Fashion Week

A highlight of Fashion Week is the Fall/Winter 2011 Collection created by Fashion Designer Jason Wu before a packed house during New York's Fashion Week this afternoon. Anna Wintour, the British-born Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, was seated in the front row along with Hamish Bowles, the European Editor at Large for Vogue (see photo gallery below). Jason Wu was the designer of the white ballgown worn by Michelle Obama to the inauguration festivities.

"I aim to make clothes that look great on women and make them feel beautiful," Wu told Luxist. "They are timeless. These are wardrobe pieces. These are pieces that can be kept for a lifetime. And that is always the way I have done it. I have never been the trendy person. I really want to make clothes that are truly desirable for women."

For his Fall/Winter 2011 Collection, Wu told Luxist he was inspired by the beautiful photos taken by Robert Polidori in his book, "Parcours Museologique Revister", which documented the detailed restoration process of Versailles over a period of 25 years. The theme of contrast runs through the photos and the collection.

Wu explained to Luxist (see video below) that the juxtaposition between the rough undersurface revealed during renovation and the opulence of the decor inspired a mixture of luxuriously embellished fabrics with his signature American sportswear elements. The collection included sharp tailored pants, ascot shirts and charcoal flannel coats. Accents included colorful embroidered Swarovski elements, burned out features and lace detailing. The color palette was restrained with lots of black, white and nude throughput the collection highlighted by shots of bold colors including cerise pink, chartreuse, ultra violet and antique gold.

"This season the color choices was really about working with a restrained color palette," Wu told Luxist. "It is an austere mood that is brightened up by these embroideries and the embellishments and details that were so delightful to me and such a joy to work on."

Gallery: Jason Wu's Fall/Winter 2011 Collection at New York's Fashion Week

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Raul Melgoza, the Creative Director at Luca Luca whose Fall/Winter 2011 Collection debuted at New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center featured designs that were inspired by the adventures to be discovered in the deep woods-the beauty, the color, the fantasy. A bevy of supermodels sat in the front row of the show, from Carol Alt and Petra Nemcova to Irina Pantaeva (see photo gallery below). New York socialites were also in attendance including Tinsley Mortimer and Valesca Guerrand-Hermes.

Carol Alt talked to Luxist about her devotion to the fashion house. "When I was out of the fashion industry because I was doing movies for 10 years and I really wasn't around they immediately invited me back to the front row, "says Carol Alt. "They were really mensches. When someone is good to me, I am loyal for the rest of my life. You really have to slap me in the face for me not to come back here."

Melgoza's told Luxist his inspiration for the Fall 2011 collection is the story of a woman who is a running through the woods as she discovers the beauty, the color and the sanity that exists in the woods. The collection was presented at Fashion Week on Thursday, February 10 at Lincoln Center in New York. (See video for a backstage interview with Melgoza).

"As she starts her journey, she is in very tailored, equestrian-inspired silhouettes," he told Luxist. "She is wearing a lot of laces and transparent and sheer fabric as if she is shedding her very layered looks as she ends her journey."

Gallery: Luca Luca Fall/Winter 2011 Collection at Fashion Week

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Auberge du Soleil, the iconic Michelin-starred restaurant (and winner of the Luxist Readers' Choice Award for Most Romantic Restaurant) and premier luxury resort is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a resort (30 years for the restaurant). Auberge du Soleil, which is Napa Valley's first fine-dining venue, helped transform the area into the must-see destination it is today for food, wine, and the beauty of wine country. In honor of this milestone, Auberge du Soleil will celebrate with a year of culinary offerings and experiences in addition to a fresh new look unveiled this month.

The first culinary offering features a "30-Year Journey Through Wine" list featuring 30 consecutive vintages from around the world as well as from the Napa Valley that was compiled by Wine Director Kris Margerum. This special list will be available through 2011 in addition to the more than 1,300 selections that are featured on Auberge du Soleil's standard comprehensive wine list.

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]]> auberge du soleilawards-mainluxist-awardsluxist-mainmichelinmichelin guidemichelin starsNapa ValleyRelais ChateauRelaisChateaux Carrie Coolidge Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:31:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2011 Fashion Show (Exclusive with Video)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/10/the-heart-truths-red-dress-collection-2011-fashion-show-exclus/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/10/the-heart-truths-red-dress-collection-2011-fashion-show-exclus/ http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/10/the-heart-truths-red-dress-collection-2011-fashion-show-exclus/#comments Patti LaBelle, dressed in Zang Toi, walks down the runway at The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2011 fashion show in New York.

The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2011 Fashion Show kicked off Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York last evening. The celebrity-studded affair celebrated the national awareness campaign for women about heart disease. Celebrity models included Ann Curry, Audrina Patridge, Camila Alves, Denise Richards, Dita Von Teese, Eve, Gayle King, Giuliana Rancic, Julianne Hough, Laila Ali, Linda Gray, Natasha Bedingfield, Patti LaBelle (see photo above and video below), Suzanne Somers (see photo below) and several others (featured in slideshow below). Watch the full video of the show on MyDaily.

There were plenty of celebrities in the audience to watch the presentation, including actor Matthew McConaughey and Apprentice-winning Bill Rancic, who were both there to cheer on their significant others (Camila Alves and Giuliana Rancic, respectively).

Many of the participants have a personal connection to heart disease, which motivated them to become involved in the show. "It turned out to be a lot of fun---now that it is over," The Today Show's Ann Curry, who was stunning in Carmen Marc Valvo (see slideshow below), told Luxist. "It wasn't so much fun leading up to it because I was kind of nervous. I have never done anything like this before."

Gallery: The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2011

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Modern architecture-loving travelers will love the destinations featured by our friends over at Departures . The magazine took a look at Asia's coolest design hotels, which are some of the most impressive properties in Shanghai, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore. These properties are "sleek super towers and seemingly impossible, imagination-defying structures" according to the luxury magazine that is published by American Express publishing.

Today's Asian luxury hotels are influencing Western hotels, while once it was the opposite, according to Edwin Heathcote, architectural critic for the Financial Times. The most significant new hotels each have something that is memorable, the Departures piece explains. In some, it's the restaurant that's the most memorable; in others, it's a soaring sky bar or a penthouse suite. In others it is the structures themselves that are redefining skylines.

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According to Departures, Hong Kong has also opened itself up to a host of contemporary international architects who have put their stamp on the city, from Foster + Partners to Cesar Pelli to I. M. Pei. Recently, at the 117-room Upper House (from $425), local Andre Fu-known for doing the home of actress Michelle Yeoh-has created an ideal, almost spiritual, balance of uncluttered spaces. "The design is not Asian in a literal manner," Fu told Departures, "but it reflects a subtle Asian sensitivity." He has achieved this with pools of water, bamboo enclosures, natural timber, shoji glass, limestone and lacquered paper panels. Additional design highlights include the Sky Bridge on the 49th floor, which crosses a 130-foot-high atrium; the hotel's Bedonia stone façade (see photo above) by one of Britain's hottest architect-designers, Thomas Heatherwick; and freestanding bathtubs with panoramic harbor or island views.

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Ready for a vacation? Our sister site, MyDaily, is offering a giveaway for one reader (and a guest) for a seven-day, six night stay at a women's surf camp and yoga retreat in Malpais on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica through Pura Vida Adventures.

Barefoot luxury accommodations at the beachfront resort are included, as is daily surf lessons, use of a surfboard and other necessary equipment, daily yoga sessions, three meals daily and one private massage. The adventure takes place May 7 to the 13 and is non-transferable. The total value of the package is $3,000, but does not include airfare.

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