On Sunday, Feb. 27, swarms of celebrities turned out to the Kodak Theater in Hollywood for the 83rd annual Academy Awards. Lavish gowns stylish tuxedoes pierced the red carpet. And while we were certainly fascinated by the garments of choice worn by A-listers, were also noticed that many were spotted wearing luxury jewelry and watches by Chopard, one of the world’s most coveted luxury brands.

Mandy Moore, who performed a song from her animated feature film, Tangled wearing a pair of pave round diamond earrings set in yellow gold and a 10-carat rose cut and pear shape diamond ring with diamond 3-carat micropave in yellow gold;

Jennifer Lawrence wore Chopard long fancy yellow radiant cut 16-carat diamond earrings with white oval diamonds set in platinum paired with a radiant cut 42-carat yellow diamond bracelet in yellow gold.

Penelope Cruz and Javiar Bardem–Penelope wore fancy yellow oval and pear shape 27-carat diamond chandelier earrings set in yellow gold and a 10-carat pink sapphire  ring with round brilliant 2-carat diamonds set in platinum; He wore a limited-edition LU.C Regulateur watch with a gold dial set in white gold.

Colin Firth wore a LU.C XPS watch with a black dial set in white gold.

E! News host Giuliana Rancic was live on the red carpet interviewing all the clebrities, wearing pieces from Chopard’s Animal World Collection: 77-carat grey pear shape moonstone earrings with orange, yellow, and black diamonds set in yellow and white gold and a fancy deep brown yellow 10- carat pear shape diamond ring with brown and white diamonds set in rose gold.

And while many stars attended the awards, there were just as many who chose to instead watch the show across town from the 19th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party. Chopard helped sponsor the event, giving both the atmosphere and the stars a little added panache and pizzazz.

Of course, the evening’s host, Sir Elton John, along with his co-host David Furnish, each sported Chopard watches.

Other guests included Chopard Co-President and Artistic Director, Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele (pictured above with Heidi Klum), who donned Chopard’s 105-carat icy quartz briolette earrings set in white gold and a 50-carat Animal World sting ray purple sapphire bracelet in white gold.

Jessalyn Gilsig, (wearing 14-carat Chopard briolette with marquise diamond earrings set in platinum and a 10-carat heart shape ring set in white gold); along with Steven Tyler, Quincy Jones, Ben Kingsley, Chase Crawford, Hayden Panettiere, Heidi Klum, Emma Roberts, Jamie Foxx, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens, Claire Danes, Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, Sharone Stone, Tori Spelling, and many others.

Stay tuned for more 2011 Academy Award coverage!

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Need to unwind from the stress of Awards season or just looking to get away? The newest spot is Hand & Stone massage, an oasis offering a variety of massage options as well as facials tailored to women, men and teens. Forget about the winners and the losers and consider this preparation for what’s sure to be a fashion head-to-head between the gowns, the guys and the glam.

The new Hand & Stone is operated by local Shahira Raineri, whose mission is to make Hand & Stone synonymous with luxury treatments in Orange County.  For over two decades, Raineri has been in the corporate world, but her desire were more close to health and wellness than number crunching, leading her to bring the Hand & Stone brand to Orange County.

“I want to promote a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of self wellness,” said Raineri.  According to Raineri, many spas fail to educate consumers on the lasting health benefits of massage. “Most consumers don’t understand that consistent massage can help reduce pain, strengthen the immune system, and increase flexibility among other benefits.  While people might come initially to relax, they will subscribe because our experienced massage therapists work with them to help improve their particular health concerns.”

Hand & Stone has partnered with Dermalogica for their facial treatments, a line known for skin health. In addition to massages and skin treatments, Hand & Stone is perfect for birthdays, wedding preparation and other special occasions, too. Centrally located, easy to get to and with an unassuming, welcoming

Hand & Stone Massage is located at 2981 El Camino Real off Jamboree Rd., in Tustin. For more information or to book an appointment, call 714.505-6600.

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Chicago’s Top Singles Party this year will take place at Enclave Nightclub on Friday, March 11 from 7 to 10 p.m. Come out for a night of drinks and networking with some of Chicago’s most stylish! Local celebrities include Ginger Zee of NBC who will be the host of the evening, Lisa Kramer of the U.S Ski and snowboard team, Mark Colpoys of Fleet Feet Sports, and Anderson Bell founder of fanfueled.com.

They have planned a menu around “singles” with everything relating to this theme from some of Chicago’s finest restaurants like Wow Bao, Three Ace’s, Garrett’s Popcorn, Edwardo’s, and N9NE Steakhouse just to name a few. Don’t worry though, you do not have to be single to a part of the festivities, come if you are taken or even as a couple!

Go now to RSVP at www.tcwmag.hastickets.com for a night that is not to be missed! All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the TCW Foundation charity that gives their funds to places that help women and children at risk. What a great cause, come celebrate in style!

Enclave is located at 22 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL, 312.951.7600.

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For those who like to ride in style in the golf course, The Garia is worth owning. Manufactured in the same factory as the Porshe Boxster and Cayman, The Garia is built to the highest standards of the automotive industry and earned its right to be called a car than just a cart.

With unique features like a built-in refrigerator and hand-stitched seats,The Garia seems to have it all. It has a new, sporty, and dynamic look with innovative construction and technical layout. It has revolutionized the way gold carts are built. Designed and developed in Denmark, The Garia is the only golf car that feels like a real car when cruising down the golf course. It offers front suspension inspired by Formula 1 and great handling, assuring a safe ride.With an AC-motor and innovative lightweight construction, The Garia shows an impressive performance and acceleration.

The Garia comes in three models: The Garia LSV, The Garia Monaco, and The Garia Golf Car. The first two models are street legal, meaning they can be used for a cruise in the city. The Garia LSV can be used in golf courses as well as public roads less then 35 mph. The Monaco has the same abilities but on public roads, the minimum speed has to be complied with. The Garia golf cart can be used for only golf courses and in some local communities.

The Garia will be available come April 2011 as street legal, perfect to cruise down the city or the golf course. If you choose to create your own custom Garia, you can go to their online Garia design center. With more than 768 different combinations of color, styles, and upgrades, it will be The Garia of your dreams. Prices range from $15,999 for the street legal and $13,999 for the non-street legal Garia. To get a chance to get a look at it, the 81st edition of The Geneva International Motor Show will have it for those who are curious, which will take place in Palexpo in Geneva from March 3 through March 13.

To check out more info on The Garia, go to The Garia website.

Recently I received an invitation to a tea tasting event at Finale bakery. This was something new to me, and felt so Bostonian that I was all set to go before remembering I had conflicting plans that night. A little online research led me to discover that I could still taste some tea on my own. Inside the Swan Cafe at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, you will find Cynthia Gold, one of the world’s few tea sommeliers, and the same connoisseur whose tea tasting and book signing I had to miss. Gold oversees the Park Plaza’s afternoon tea and is currently promoting her book, Culinary Tea: More Than 150 Recipes Steeped in Tradition from Around the World. The book, as well as the tasting experience at the Park Plaza hotel, focuses not only on the contents of tea cups, but also on cocktails and incorporating tea into fine cuisine.

The more I learned the more interested I became, so I made a reservation and asked my friends to come along. I was admittedly ignorant to the world of tea sommeliers, tea cocktails, and tea cuisine. But of all places, Boston would be the place to open my eyes, infuse some knowledge, and discover that sommeliers aren’t just for wine anymore. And for that matter, the afternoon tea of our mother’s and grandmother’s era isn’t what it used to be. In a city famous for its tea bash back in the 1700s, Boston has emerged as a trendsetter in a re-emerging social scene: the tea party.

The afternoon tea menu includes unique blends created by Cynthia Gold exclusively for the Park Plaza Hotel. She expertly advised us to start out with a lighter blend and work our way to the stronger tastes. Of the five varieties we sipped, our favorite ended up being the first, The Park Plaza Spring Blossom. In between pots of tea we sampled scones and delicious open-faced tea sandwiches, which, to our delight, also incorporated tea! The tea cured salmon with matcha wasabi cream, and tea grilled chicken with cilantro and mango were our favorite finger sandwiches.  For dessert: tea infused crème brule and port wine. Everything was sophisticated and creative, from the tea blends to the food presentation. For more information and to arrange a tea tasting with Cynthia Gold, visit the Boston Park Plaza’s website. Other hot spots for tea include the Taj Boston and the Ritz Carlton. Make your next get together a tea party!

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As the 2011 New York Armory Show braces for the art and creative frenzy to flock to the city; studios, museums and galleries are gearing up for an increase in well-heeled foot traffic. Buyers, critics and enthusiasts should investigate what is sure to be one of the most unsettling shows likely to hit town: Involuntary (opening March 2) at the recently opened, fordPROJECT. The exclusive vernissage kicks off The Armory Fair’s VIP program and is invite-only—so expect the art glitterati to attend in full force.

Curated by the reputable Neville Wakefield, Involuntary, presents a series of works that respond to the history of the penthouse space occupied by fordPROJECT. Wakefield claims he was inspired by 57 West 57th Street’s sadistic and disquieting past when it came to curate the show. And it’s a space with quite the intriguing tale to tell: Legends and events range from sexual infatuation to violence, murder and even paranormal activity.

One piece titled, “Wish you were here,” by artist Scott Campbell, is a tombstone positioned on the 19th floor terrace near the parapet wall over which Edna Crawford Champion’s lover, Charles Brazelle, was thrown to his death by bodyguards after he bludgeoned her with a telephone. How cheery!

Scott Campbell, “Wish you were here,” 2011

Another curious creation, Michael Sailstorfer’s Reactor, is a sound art installation with a speaker attached to a microphone that has been embedded in concrete. The speaker will record the sonic imprint of the building (allegedly haunted since the murders) and its psychic resonance.

In the photo department, are eerie photographic portraits by Miranda Lichtenstein, which depict various states of emotional extremis; and works by Naama Tsabar that bring into play the intoxications that accompanied the catastrophic “playground of sex and drugs that Champion and Brazelle created.”

Wakefield and fordPROJECT will also bring performance art into the mix, with Eloise Fornieles’ portrayal of the apparent dementia and meltdown that befell the subsequent owners of the space on 57 West 57th Street.

“Sex, violence and a certain kind of excess are written into the fabric of the building and the exhibition is a reflection of that innate story,” said a statement from fordPROJECT. Other works catering to these themes include: intensely erotic films of desire and glut by Mike Bouchet; a battering ram purposely suspended from the gallery ceiling, which marks the destruction of barriers between public and private; and a series of forensically-photographed, intimate self-portraits by Olympia Scarry capturing involuntary acts (such as yawning) that are peculiarly sexualized.

Neville Wakefield most recently curated MoMA PS1’s Greater New York (2010) show and Matthew Barney’s major exhibition at the Schaulager. He has served as the senior curatorial advisor for MoMA PS1 and as curator of Frieze Projects at the illustrious Frieze Art Fair in London. Neville currently contributes to publications such as ArtForum and W Magazine.

fordPROJECT launched in January 2011 as an exclusive gallery space designed for site-specific installations, exhibitions, artist commissions, art collectives, curatorial programs, collaborative initiatives, unique events and more. Under the direction of Rachel Vancelette and Tim Goossens, fordPROJECT seeks to present a distinctive alternative to the traditional fine art models and will offer innovation for artists, curators, collectors, organizations, institutions and estates.

A special VIP viewing and brunch with the curator, will take place on March 4 in association with The Armory Show. Involuntary will run through April 15.

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Even though last night’s Oscars are being subjected to some criticism, we remained kind and found beauty in other aspects, such as Mila Kunis’ Grecian-inspired updo created by Los Angeles-based TRESemmé celebrity stylist, Mara Roszak.

Currently a member of the team at the prestigious Andy Lecompte Salon, Roszak came into her own after winning over the heart (and the locks) of one of Hollywood’s most beloved sweethearts, Sarah Michelle Gellar, when she was just 17 years old. Since then, she has built an impressive A-list roster of devoted burgeoning beauties, including Zoe Saldana, Zooey Deschanel, Emma Stone, and Ms. Kunis herself.

Utterly enamored with her work and her signature, feminine waves, we took a moment to learn how to recreate Kunis’ Oscars Chignon—an accomplishment we definitely think deserves an award:

1. First, apply TRESemmé Naturals Mousse to wet hair and dry it, parting the hair to one side.

2. With a 1” barrel curling iron, curl your hair away from your face in sections. Brush out the curled sections of your hair with fingertips and form an “S” wave around the face.

3. Pull hair softly into a messy chignon, then spray it all over with TRESemmé Naturals Finishing Spray for a soft-hold finish.

Andy Lecompte Salon is located at 616 N Almont Dr., Los Angeles, 310.273.4100.

[Source: Hollywood Life]

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Around 700 guests flocked to The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach on Friday Feb. 18 for the Everglades Foundation’s annual ForEverglades Benefit. Kenny Chesney performed hit songs “Back Where I Come From” and “Somewhere with You,” followed by a surprise duet performance with legendary singer Jimmy Buffet.

Other attendees included golfing star and Everglades Foundation board member Jack Nicklaus, pro-tennis coach Nick Bollettieri and former no.1 world tennis player Mats Wilander.

By the end of the night, the event was able to raise $2.1 million for the Everglades Foundation’s scientific research programs.

To check out more pictures from The Everglades Foundation Benefit, check out Haute Living’s Event Gallery

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Insider’s Guide to New York

Pierre Ouaknine

The Stats: Born in Casablanca, Morrocco; Moved to New York City

Best Aspect of New York: “Anything is possible, even for an immigrant!”

Women are very picky about who lays a hand on their hair. But it will be in great hands, literally, by Pierre Ouaknine. Immigrating from Casablanca with his 12 siblings and parents to New York City in the mid-sixties, Pierre never imagined being co-owner of one of the hautest and most enduring salons in all of America. Along with his childhood friend, Michel Obadia, they founded Pierre Michel Salon. Once Pierre was in America looking for employment, he found employment with the salon that would later join forces with Revlon.

To check out more of Pierre Ouaknine’s haute spots, check out his Haute Secrets.

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Attention all stylists, fashionistas, photographers, and socialites, if you are looking for a vintage shop or shall I say a 10,000-square-foot space filled with beautiful vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories spanning from the 1900s, C Madeleine’s is where its at! Trust me there’s a lot to choose from. This vintage heaven is located in North Miami and is considered the grande dame of them all.

I discovered C Madeleine’s in 2003 while attending Florida International University, which is just a few miles north of the vintage dynasty. When I walked in, I was completely speechless! I was in awe of not only the large space, but the staff and of course the designs such as vintage Chanel, Emilio Pucci, Lacoste, Ungaro, Versace, Givenchy, Fendi, Lanvin, Pierre Cardin, and the list goes on… From that moment on, I knew this was a place that I was not only lucky to find but that it was something special.

According to C Madeleine’s owner Madeleine Kirsh, she opened her first store in Palm Beach County  in 1998. Madeleine’s following and reputation had been built on her impressive skills as an interior designer which she learned much from her mom and her own experience. It wasn’t long after that Madeleine would get the bright idea to combine her interior designer skills with her inevitable knowledge of fashion.  As this progressed,  she  quickly developed a loyal following and the store was an  instant success. With the business thriving and a fast growing  international clientele, Madeleine decided the next step would  be a move to Miami.

Along with Madeleine’s loyal following, international clientele, and rampant advertising, and publicity, the store not only quickly became a huge success but it was the center for the worldwide fashion community.  It is normal on any given day to spot a celebrity like Lenny Kravitz, Naomi Campbell, or the Olsen twins shopping for their next vintage piece.  Its also a “go-to” spot for stylist to shop and pull clothes for shoots. VOGUE called it “Miami’s best kept secret,” and ELLE describes the store as “A 10,000-square-foot vintage paradise.”

If you are visiting South Florida or are a Miami local and just haven’t discovered this vintage gem, be sure to set aside some time to explore the location and celebrate a 100 years of fashion. It like a museum in its own.

C Madeleine’s located at 13702 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami. For more information and to shop C Madeleine’s call 305.945-.7770 or visit the website at www.cmadeleines.com.

For fashion, styling, and tips on where to shop, contact Eric Christian at eric@styleconciergemiami.com and visit the website at www.styleconciergemiami.com.

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