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Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Hosts Star-Studded Grand Opening

The place to be to ring in 2011? For many of Hollywood's elite, it was The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the city's newest and most glamorous resort, which kicked off a grand opening celebration with concert performances from JAY-Z and Coldplay, plus guest surprises by Kanye West, Beyonce and John Mayer.

Coldplay kicked off the evening with a 12 song set, which included Yellow, In My Place and Clocks. To ring in the New Year, JAY-Z joined Coldplay on stage for a rendition of Lost, followed by a countdown to midnight. JAY-Z took the stage for the first hours of 2011 and was joined by Kanye West for an impromptu freestyle performance of Run This Town, Can't Tell Me Nothing and Runaway. As Kanye left the stage, John Mayer joined pal JAY-Z with his guitar for several songs, including Public Service Announcement and 99 Problems. The ultimate collaboration of the evening came when Beyonce joined her husband on stage for Young Forever. She continued to wow the crowd, bringing Coldplay frontman Chris Martin back out for an acoustic duet of her hit, Halo.

Gallery: Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Grand Opening

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Beyonce Launches Lorraine Schwartz "2BHappy Collection" at Lavo

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Filed under: Jewelry, Events

On occasion, we've all felt beaten down by a demanding business trip. But, believe it or not, one low travel moment inspired a sparkling new line of jewelry from designer-to-the-stars Lorraine Schwartz. "I was out of the country one day, working really hard," Schwartz recently told Luxist. "I was bitching . . . and all of a sudden, I thought, 'Lorraine, you need to be happy!'"

The epiphany sparked a line of jewelry crafted with diamonds. The bracelet is made of back-to-back capital Bs, "2Be" or "To Be"; a happy face, "Happy"; and a repeat of the Bs, or "To Be Happy to Be," explained Schwartz.

The designer's friend Beyoncé Knowles, known as Queen B to friends and family, was enamored of the double-B concept. "She's B-squared," said Schwartz. In fact, Monday, Knowles, right, hosted the launch of the new Schwartz line at Lavo, Manhattan's hottest new club, on East 58th Street off Madison.

"Lorraine is the most generous, wonderful, talented jewelry designers I know," designer Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mother, told RSVIP on her way into the soiree. "She can come up with a concept and put it together . . . like that."

Tags: beyonce, Blake Lively, lorraine schwartz, mary j blige, rsvip, tina knowles

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RSVIP: Starry Karl Lagerfeld Relaunch of the Chanel Boutique in Soho

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Filed under: Apparel, Events, Architecture & Design, Luxury Shopping

The economy didn't appear to be an issue when Chanel reopened their boutique at 98 Wooster Street in Soho on Thursday night with an effervescent Euro budget. Champagne and trays brimming with bits of foie gras just kept coming on the wide black walkway built around the side of the building with louvered walls open to the cobbled street.

Also served to celebrities on trays were black cans marked Chanel that looked as if they held spray paint. Instead, the device shot infrared to create graffiti on slick black wall monitors. "All right," said Claire Danes, aiming her can. "We need to do some graffiti!"

Graffiti has never looked quite so elegant.

With a bejeweled, shimmering black jacket over her shoulders, Sarah Jessica Parker mentioned that only her shoes and the bag were not Chanel.

Peter Marino, in head-to-toe black-leather, said that he had designed the new Chanel Boutique with Karl Lagerfeld. He described the interior as "only black-and-white, no beige."

"Beige is the color of Chanel," said Marino. "But this is strikingly youthful. And there is a lot of artwork by up-and-coming artists: works by Robert Green, Gregor Hildebrandt-- he melted old 45 records into cake pans. Richard Woods did the black-and-white faux-brick columns." Up high, fluorescent lights wrapped in rubber were also art.

Tags: blake lively, chanel, Diane Kruger, karl lagerfeld, peter marino, rsvip

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The Fashion Statement: NY Fashion Week Gets Underway

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Filed under: Apparel, The Fashion Statement

New York Fashion Week has officially begun here at the Lincoln Center, marking the first time in 17 years the main hub has been anywhere else but Bryant Park.

Yesterday, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg kicked off the week, declaring the city the capital of fashion and noting that the Lincoln Center location was appropriate given that fashion is art. He even renamed a subway stop nearby "The Fashion Line."

According to Bloomberg-the wire service, that is-this is the biggest Fashion Week ever with more than 325 designers showing around town through the end of next week. At Lincoln Center, 97 designers will show, up from 75 one year ago.

Show producers say the reason for the uptick is more space and better technology. Among the biggest techie changes are self-service kiosks to detect bar-codes on invitations that will do away with check-in lines and, along with them, probably more than a few catfights. It will also likely prevent show crashers.

Among the trends we should expect to see for Spring 2011? The color orange, maxi skirts, Yves Saint Laurent-esque pantsuits, hot pants and dressy shorts. If resort 2011 is any predictor, we'll also see looser silhouettes-roomy tops worn with roomy bottoms. (The old rule of slim on top, roomy on bottom and vice versa no longer applies). The season is expected to be very colorful, too, doing away with nudes, camel and beiges we've seen in the last few seasons. Finally, blazers sans shoulder pads will be there. Think Julia Roberts après makeover in Pretty Woman.

Tags: Anna Wintour, Blake Lively, Carolina Herrera, fashion week, gisele bundchen, Lincoln Center, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Tommy Hilfiger

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Hassan Bounkit Jewelry - One-of-a-Kind Sparkly Glamour Celebrities Love

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Filed under: Jewelry, Celebrity Shopping

Influenced by the warm hues of the Caribbean and the art deco "power cuffs" starlets wore in the 1940s, Hassan Bounkit jewelry exudes the kind of sparkly, sophisticated glamour magpies like we can't ignore.

Already embraced (and worn) by Salma Hayek, Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, Vanessa Williams and Mariel Hemingway, just to name a few fans, Hassan Bounkit is a man-made-in-the-USA jewelry line which incorporates unique, hand-carved elements, making each piece -- even if it's the same design -- completely one-of-a-kind. Utilizing organic materials from semi-precious stones and shells to mahogany, Bounkit's look is fresh, eye-catching and unmistakably lavish.

Hassan Bounkit, a native Moroccan with a warm smile, began in couture fashion in Florence, then moved to New York in 1989, where he worked with Nicole Miller and Arnold Scaasi, among others. He launched his own line of jewelry in 2006 and was met with rave reviews for his striking collection. A recession survivor, he now produces three collections per year, which you can find made-to-order online or at Saks Fifth Avenue and high end boutiques.

His magnificently architectural designs are statement pieces you'll base your whole wardrobe around -- and for one-of-a-kind jewelry, the prices are extraordinary. Check out a few of our favorites from his current treasure trove below:

Gallery: Hassan Bounkit Jewelry

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Sunday Real Estate Round-Up, 03/21/10

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Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

From the LA Times Hot Properties:
--The Hollywood Hills home built for actress Beverly Garland and constructed by Garland's husband, Fillmore Crank is on the market for $1.765 million. The listing with Michael Tunick is here.

Gallery: Garland-Crick Residence

--Actress Missi Pyle and her husband, grizzly bear expert Casey Anderson, have listed their Beachwood Canyon home for sale at $669,000.
--Kim Kardashian has bought a furnished estate in the Beverly Hills Post Office area for about $3.5 million.
--Actor Malcolm McDowell and his wife, Kelley, have listed their 1922 home in Ojai at $3.55 million. The listing for the three-bedroom home is here.

From the NY Post:
--One of the three East 80th Street townhouses Frank Winfield Woolworth created for his daughters is up for sale. The home at 2 E. 80th St. built in 1915 for his eldest daughter, Edna Woolworth Hutton is now up for sale at $19.99 million.
--Blake Lively has been spotted apartment hunting in TriBeCa. She was seen looking at apartments at 55 Vestry St., also known as the Fairchild building, a development we profiled recently.
--Real estate developer Aby Rosen has re-listed a six-story limestone townhouse at 3 E. 94th St. for $24.75 million. It was listed at $23.75 million when we checked it out as an estate of the day last year but has been listed as high as $29.5 million. Rosen bought it for $8.8 million in 2005 and gave it a gorgeous renovation.

Gallery: East 94th St

The Loews Regency Hotel is catering to long-term residents. A one-bedroom suite costs around $12,450 per month, a two-bedroom unit goes for around $18,000 per month.

From the Wall Street Journal's Private Properties:
--James Preston, who ran Avon Products from 1988 to 1998, has sold his 398-acre property in Kent, Connecticut for $8.5 million, it had previously been offered for around $14 million.
--The late Walter Cronkite's apartment in New York City has sold for $2.5 million, which is about 17 percent less than the original asking price of just under $3 million in December. The buyer is a Citibank executive.
--Bell Ranch, a 250,000-acre ranch in New Mexico first listed in 2007 for $115 million is now for sale for $83 million. It was listed at $103 million with an additional 40,000 acres thrown in when we last covered it in April 2009. The Bell Ranch features Bell Mountain and a a 10,832-square feet hacienda with swimming pool and tennis courts The property includes a general manager residence and lake house, ranch offices, stables, barns, garage and storage facilities. Cowboy camps are located throughout the property. The Bell Ranch airfield (8,200' x 75' lighted dirt airstrip) has a large hangar. The new listing is here.

Gallery: Bell Ranch

From MediaBistro:
--George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth have gone to contract on their Washington mansion.

Gallery: George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth in Washington D.C.

From the Real Estalker:
--via the Palm Beach Daily News, Bruce Springsteen bought two homes next to each other in Wellington, Florida. He has sold one of them which was listed at $3.95 million but sold for $2.95 million.
--David Chu, the fashion designer who created the Nautica brand, and his wife Gina have listed their Park Avenue triplex for $32.8 million. The listing is here.

Tags: aby rosen, ali wentworth, bell ranch, ben bradley, beverly garland, blake lively, casey anderson, celebrity real estate, frank winfield woolworth, Fred Durst, George Stephanopoulos, missi pyle, walter cronkite

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Kooba Tess Hobo, Handbag of the Day

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Filed under: Handbags, Celebrity Shopping

The Kooba Tess Hobo is a youthful, classy new style which comes in Luggage (brown), Sky (dusty blue -- shown), and White.

Kooba always looks like Gossip Girl's Blake Lively to me -- it's no wonder they named a bag after the young star. The look is sleek and yet complicated; pretty, yet utilitarian. At 16.5"W x 9"H x 6.5"D it is large enough to hold your wallet, camera, and makeup bag, yet dainty enough to carry in the evening.

The bag features luxurious, soft grained leather, double straps and a zip top. The buckles and hardware come in silver or goldtone, according to color choice, and there are several interior pockets.

The Kooba Tess Hobo is available from Bloomingdales for $575.00.

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Gossip Girl Inspired: Badgley/Sneed

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Filed under: Jewelry, Celebrity Shopping

The divine, $3,200.00 carnelian and citrine necklace above comes from designer dream team Badgley/Sneed. Their gorgeous, richly creative, intricate pieces ooze sophistication and style. See the gallery below for some more of our favorite Badgley/Sneed designs!

The Badgley/Sneed team is comprised of Jan Sneed and Lynne Murphy Badgley, two longtime friends. Combining class with semi-precious stones, their work is exquisite, yet attainable.

We hear there's a new line coming--and in our gallery, you'll see Lynne Badgley wearing an item from said line. Though it is currently untitled, we understand the line is inspired by Gossip Girl.

It's no coincidence Lynne Badgley is Penn Badgley's mother! Penn and Blake Lively have been seen promoting Badgley Sneed designs together. Fun fact: Jan Sneed is Penn Badgley's godmother.

Keep an eye on this pair, they've got beautiful designs and celebrity connections. You can't buy luck like that!

Gallery: Badgley/Sneed Designs

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33-pound Swarvoski encrusted Christian Dior gown

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Filed under: Apparel, Art

The always charming Blake Lively from the hit series Gossip Girl had her work cut out for her at a recent Vanity Fair photo shoot. Her day included prancing around in a 33-pound Christian Dior gown! The yellow satin gown dazzled with Swarovski crystals detailing, 6,000 sequins (I counted), and detailed hand stitching. Lively, always a star, rose to the occasion and truly owned the dress, the photos are effortless and pretty. I wonder how much a gown like that would cost, any guesses?

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