Be sure to stay hydrated this 4th of July weekend, and all summer long, with a reusable water bottle that is as stylish as it is functional. Carrying and refilling one of the bottles listed below is good for your health by eliminating toxic chemicals in disposable plastic bottles and good for the planet by eliminating waste from landfills. We are making it easy for you to live orGLAMically with our carefully curated selection of Top Five orGLAMic Water Bottles. Happy hydrating!
When a mere water bottle is not enough, the creatively named KOR ONE Hydration Vessel should do the trick. Despite having several bottles at my disposal, this is the one that personally gets the most usage in my household. The flip top and ergonomically designed handle makes taking this BPA-free bottle anywhere a breeze and mine has already seen it’s fair share of trips to Malibu and Rome alike.
While this isn’t the only ‘filter in a bottle’ on the market, this is certainly the most chic option I have come across. These bottles are reasonably priced and perfect to keep one in your gym bag, one on the boat, one in the convertible…you get the point. The easily replaceable carbon-filter-top lasts for 2 months or 40 gallons of water (whichever comes first) and the bottles are available in blue, green, black, red, yellow and magenta.
For those of your that prefer an aluminum alternative, SIGG is the leader of the pack with their hundreds of fabulous shapes and designs. Offering smaller bottles for children and flip tops for the athletes out there, there is truly an option for anyone who wants to stay orGLAMically hydrated all year long. And for those of you that like to be exclusive – the company offers high design limited-edition bottles as well.
This San Francisco-based company adds a unique spin to the reusable bottle market. Made of 20% recycled glass, these bottles offer a throwback to the past with their shape and ceramic swing-top lids. With kitschy designs and patters, one can also personalize the bottles by writing or drawing directly on the label. I think that these would make a fantastic party favor or unique gift!
One of the many delightful products by Lifefactory, these glass water bottles are free of known harmful chemicals including bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalates and PVC. It should go without saying that I love the sleek modern designs of these bottles and the fun punch of color that the medical-grade silicone sleeves add. These generously sized bottles are sturdy and easy to carry throughout the busiest of days.
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When you think of Lanvin, asymmetrical designs with cascades of volume and Duchesse satin come to mind. The design house helmed by Alber Elbaz favors cocktail dresses and finds red carpet time from the likes of Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston. You can find the second U.S. location of fashion house at Crystals at CityCenter. And whether you fancy Lanvin or not, the boutique offers a cornucopia of eye candy that you only seem to be able to find in Sin City.
Bal Harbour, Fla., claims the first outpost of Lanvin, but the Vegas location is the only to carry menswear, designed by Lucas Ossendriiver, and Elbaz’s womenswear collection. It’s the third largest of Lanvin’s flagship stores, with Paris and Tokyo touting larger locations.
The store pays homage to its past when Jeanne Lanvin designed the clothes beginning in 1890. Photos from the company’s Paris archives bedeck the walls alongside Art Deco and Art Nouveau touches that hearken back to the fashion house’s golden era in the 1920s and 1930s. Look for antique chandeliers and Versailles wood parquet floors. The clothing selections hang from wrought iron racks or on blackened steel bookshelves. Lanvin’s creative mannequins line the 17-foot by 60-foot floor-to-ceiling facade bedecked in the fashions and styled in creative enough ways to stop passersby on The Strip.
Look for shoes, bags, jewelry, Arpège fragrances and 120th-anniversary keepsakes ranging from dolls and playing cards to snow globes, along with the Blanche bridal collection and 22 Faubourg totes.
Lanvin is open Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to midnight. Lanvin, Crystals at CityCenter, 3720 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702.982.0245.
One hundred years ago last Thursday, a group of entrepreneurs and businessmen stripped away the faltering Italian assets of the French car company Darracq, and renamed their new concern Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili, or ALFA. One century, two world wars and many thousands of cars later, the fortunes of Alfa Romeo are now being celebrated worldwide, but nowhere as enthusiastically as in Milan, where the storied automaker was born.
Recognizing the company’s importance to Milan’s heritage, the City Council worked with the Italian chapter of Alfa’s owner registry as well as the manufacturer itself to stage a four-day centenary celebration that took place this past weekend. Commencing on the company’s June 24 birthday with a formal presentation at the Palazzo Marino and open sessions at the Monza Race Track, the anniversary continued at the nearby Alfa Romeo Museum, where guided tours were offered and visiting hours were extended until midnight.
Roadgoing festivities heated up on the 26th, when a 2-day tour of classic, postwar vintage and modern Alfas began a trek from the Fiera Milano Expo to the Sforzesco Castle at the city’s center, where cars were exhibited and more noteworthy examples were paraded across a stage. In all, organizers welcomed roughly 3,000 different Alfa Romeos from all eras, representing owners from 45 countries. The international rally was prefaced with a presentation that featured the unveiling of a new statue created by Alfa’s styling and design center and artist Agostino Bonalumi. Revealed at the south gate of the Fiera Milano, the bronze sculpture was inspired by the 1900 C52 Spider “Disco Volante,” a limited production 1952 concept car that, like many Alfa experiments of the era, is widely considered to epitomize the manufacturer’s exploration of modernity and futurism in automobile design.
Further celebration of the Italian marque’s anniversary will continue at this August’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, held annually at the renowned Monterey Peninsula golf course. As one of the Concours’ featured spotlights, Alfa Romeo will be a focus of several classes of judging, including one dedicated to the venerable prewar 8C model, a performance benchmark of the genius of head engineer Vittorio Jano that is regarded by many enthusiasts as the finest Alfa Romeo of them all. Just two years ago, a 1938 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta garnered the Concours’ Best in Show award.
the Disco Volante statue
the 1953 Alfa Romeo 2000 C52 Spider “Disco Volante”
the 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 Spider “Disco Volante”
Vittorio Jano’s technical marvel, the 8C – this one a 2300 from the early 30s
the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance winner, a 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta owned by John and Mary Shirley of Medina, Washington
on the field…
as it crosses the awards platform to claim its prize…
Alfa’s latest superlative exotic – the 8C Competizione
When former Miami Dolphin Jason Taylor decides to help the charity that bears his name, he’s not afraid to break a sweat. Taylor joined more than 100 cycle enthusiasts in the inaugural Katina Taylor Spin-A-Thon on June 4.
Cyclists helped raise $8,000 for the Jason Taylor Foundation and the Miramar-based Jason Taylor Reading Room. The reading program instructs inner-city children on phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills. As added incentive, participants were invited to join the foundation program “Spiniversity,” run by famed Miami Heat disk jockey, DJ Irie.
The event was hosted by Midtown Athletic Club, one of Miami’s most popular tennis and fitness clubs among those in the know. With 25 outdoor lighted tennis courts to personal training and spa services, Midtown offers upscale facilities, amenities and services in a small-town atmosphere.
Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. On our Haute New York list are Beyonce and Jay Z, a power couple whose names are some of the most recognized in the entertainment industry as a result from their determination to boost their businesses outside of music.
Beyonce & Jay-Z
CATEGORY: Power Couples
INDUSTRY: Music
WHAT MADE THEM HAUTE: These media darlings together make up one of the wealthiest power couples in the entertainment industry. More than just a hip-hop icon, the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella co-owns the New Jersey Nets, the 40/40 Club, and is the creator of the clothing line Rocawear and Roc Nation. With the 2009 release of The Blueprint album, he became the record-holder of most No. 1 albums by a solo artist. The track “Empire State of Mind” pays homage to New York City. Beyonce Knowles, who he quietly married in April of 2008, is an R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and model considered to be one of the most marketable artists in the music industry. In 2009, Forbes listed Beyonce fourth on its list of the “100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities” in the world, third on its list of the top-grossing musicians, and No. 1 on the list of “Best-Paid Celebs Under 30,” with more than $87 million dollars in earnings between 2008 and 2009.
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE NOW: Known as the most influential power couple in hip-hop, Beyonce and Jay-Z have expanded their entrepreneurship beyond the music business. Beyonce, previously fourth on Forbes “100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities,” is now power ranked second for the 2010 list and holds endorsement deals with lucrative companies such as L’Oreal and Nintendo. One of the most radio played songs, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” from the album I am… Sasha Fierce, became the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for four weeks, and Beyonce also grossed $86 million from her most recent I Am… Tour. Leading the 52nd Grammy Awards with 10 nominations, Beyonce set the record for most awards won with her six wins and was recently featured in Lady Gaga’s 2010 single, “Telephone.”
Beyonce’s other half, Jay-Z, is one of the most successful businessmen and rappers in America with a net worth of more than $150 million. In 2009 he kicked off his tour, The Blueprint 3, and began work with another power couple, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, on the production of the Broadway musical, “Fela!” Recently, Jay-Z developed a real estate venture called J Hotels in Chelsea, New York, and he is part-owner of the New Jersey Nets NBA team, reportedly disbursing $4.5 million for his share. Similar to Beyonce, Jay-Z has relationships with powerful companies outside of music such as Budweiser, which he contributes to their marketing and ad development.
Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Check back daily for more info on the most powerful people in your city. Today, Star Wars creator George Lucas is venturing out of space, but remaining above ground with Red Tails.
GEORGE LUCAS
Category: Billionaires
Company: Lucasfilm
Industry: Film
What Made Him Haute: Based on the classic story of a young man’s battle with the forces of evil, Lucas’ Star Wars introduced a modern myth to a new generation. It also revolutionized special effects, forged new frontiers in sound design, and brought audiences to movie theaters in record numbers. In the late 70s, he established Lucas Films Ltd. in Marin County, a 2,700-acre production center and think tank. Here, at Skywalker Ranch, he presides over a vast entertainment empire (which includes THX, Skywalker Sound and Industrial Light and Magic) that continuously expands visual and technological possibilities.
What Makes Him Haute Now: Lucas has been directing a new film Red Tails, which is set to be released this year. The film revolves around the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron in World War II.
Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Featured on our Haute 100 Miami list is Sean Wolfington, the CEO of Wolfington Companies, American film producer and finalist in Ernst & Young’s “Entrepreneur of the Year Award,” who happened to be the subject of a recent One on One profile in Haute Living Miami.
Sean Wolfington
Category: Entrepreneurs
Company: The Wolfington Companies
Industry: Technology, Real Estate, Film
What Made Him Haute: Wolfington’s media company, The One Media, is a partner with Shakira, and he also served as chairman of the board for VinSolutions. BZ Productions, Wolfington’s previous digital marketing company, was granted the “Innovative Company of the Year” award for producing billions of dollars of sales on the Internet. Wolfington established some of the most prosperous marketing and consulting firms in the automotive business such as Automark and Cyber Car and BZ Results. Before breaking through to the film industry, Wolfington originated two notable technology and internet marketing companies that generated almost $400 million dollars in enterprise profit.
What Makes Him Haute Now: Named Haute Living’s Entrepreneur of the Year and profiled in the June/July Miami edition, Wolfington continues to make strides in the film and marketing industries along with his philantrophic efforts. After Wolfington’s first film, Bella, won at the Toronto International Film Festival and was the top-rated film by www.RottenTomatoes.com in 2007, he then won 38 awards for Self-Medicated.
This year, Wolfington began work on his latest endeavor, Tier 10. Tier 10 supports automotive groups in actualizing marketing strategies in order to build an appealing brand and boost sales. The company also represents non-automotive clients including musicians, films and media companies. Some of the films Tier 10 has worked with are Bella, Blinde Side and The Mighty Macs. Wolfington is also fond of charity work and is the chairman of The Wolfington Charitable Foundation, which passionately assists charities that help the poor. In 2008, Wolfington was granted the President’s Service Award for his charity work through his foundation. At the Sony Ericsson tournament this year, the Wolfingtons hosted a party after Rafa Nadal won his first match.
You know Billy Zane…he’s always the villian, (for the most part) and probably most memorably as the guy who tried to split up Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic. But Zane is not really all that bad, (personally I loved him as the fake Damon Bradley in Only You) he just has a tendency to play those naughty boys on film. Tonight though, was a completely different direction for the thespian – amidst a sellout crowd of fellow actors, art patrons and friends – he debuted “KILLING WITH LOVE” at the Frank Pictures Gallery, a collection of works he has created over the last 14 years.
Titanic Co-Stars Frances Fisher, Billy Zane and Guest
Barbara DeVerzon, Armando Ramos, Baroness Kimberly Moore, and the artist himself.
This was something Zane started while spending 7 months on the aforementioned Cameron blockbuster, but it has now become a creative outlet he explores and enjoys no matter where that ‘other job’ takes him.
Suddenly, by Billy Zane, 2010
Cleaning Agent, Billy Zane, 2010
Zane says that he derives much of his inpiration from the Japanese sword fighting martial art of Kendo, but one can certainly recognize – a little here, a little there — the subtle influence of the places he has traveled and the people he has met along the way. After all, it is said you write what you know – doesn’t the same go for painting?
Killing with Love runs from June 26th – September 1st, 2010
Frank Pictures Gallery
Bergamot Station Gallery A-5
2525 Michigan Avenue
Santa Monica California 90404
Tel. 310-828-0211
The Fourth of July is a day that marks when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. We as a nation mark our independence from overindulgence with food at barbecues, picnics, family reunions, baseball games, carnivals and county fairs. This is another holiday that we prepare ourselves to be svelte and throw it all away with some chips and dip. If you are in charge of the food, here are a few recommendations to make you the hostess with the most-ess while serving more than just a fruit plate as a healthy option.
Meat: Fire up the grill and throw on a turkey burger. This is something that should not be skimped on when it comes to organic. Buy lean, free-range and hormone free. Turkey is a great alternative at about 193 calories for a 4-ounce patty, but it can also be disappointing when it turns out dry. I whip up my turkey burgers by getting ground meat and adding in goat cheese and spinach. This way it cooks in to add some flavor and rids the rubber effect away. Thinking of skipping the bun? Try to coat it with a thin layer of breadcrumbs and cook it in olive oil. Voila! Carbohydrate coma I think not!
Grilled Veggies: Asparagus. At less then 4 calories per spear, how can you go wrong? Pick them up at your local farmers’ market and you’ll get your dose of heart healthy fiber, foliate and potassium. This is perfection and all helping to lower your blood pressure. Score!
Beverage: H2O. Make sure to stay hydrated. Water alone is a little drab. If you would like to make it fancy add some bubbles to your water, perhaps submerge it with mint leaves or freeze some berries in an ice cube tray. There’s going to be a few that may add some vodka to that, OK maybe more than a few, but they will thank you when they wake up the next morning headache free because you kept them hydrated. Please remember if you are going to add an adult additive into your water please, please, please do not drink and drive.
Happy Independence Day, America. Remember to please be safe. Until next time my friends, visit www.raylenebartolacci.com. To health and wellness. Salute.
Haute Secrets New York
Name: Robin Wilson
The stats: Born in Austin,Texas, moved to New York City 15 years ago, currently resides in Gramercy Park
Why she loves New York: There is always something to see, eat or do.
Distinguished and powerful are two words that only skim the surface when describing eco-friendly interior design expert Robin Wilson of Robin Wilson Home, a New York-based firm specializing in sustainable living and design concepts. A native to Austin, Texas, Wilson moved to New York 15 years ago and became one of New York’s most notable environmentally conscious interior designers for her ability to create interiors true to her client’s needs and style. Her projects have included President Clinton’s Harlem office and other high-profile projects. She also wrote The Kennedy Green House (Greenleaf, 2010), with a foreword by Robert F. Kennedy. Even as an accomplished businesswoman currently residing within high-profile Gramercy Park, Wilson still manages to find a balance between operating her company and staying abreast of New York’s prominent haute spots.
Check out Robin Wilson’s favorite haute spots in New York in our latest Haute Secrets.
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