For one night only, the upscale restaurant Bolshoi turned into a Venice Carnivale set. The grand celebration marked the opening of first boutique for the Italian jewelry brand Gavello in Moscow. As the occasion required, the party was thrown with greatest aplomb attracting many celebrity guests.

The venue was transferred into Venice masquerade party. Recently, this topic been ruthlessly exploited, but in this case, Carnavale di Gavello, the concept is justified. First of all, Italy is the birthplace of the brand. And secondly, real carnivale is due to start very soon. By the way, tickets to Venice were raffled at the party. Although those who didn’t win them still had an the opportunity to plunge into carnival ambience without leaving Moscow.

Most of the guests adhered the dressed code and came all dressed up in extravagant and compelling carnival costumes finished with refined fans and masks. But all attention was on the jewelry. The carats in the window cases blinded no less.

High-level jewelry brand Gavello was established in the end of the 1970s as a family business. Gavello is young, dynamic, organizational, and constantly attentive to the research and the development of quality production and of trends. It is a leader in its own sector. Its jewels stand out and are considered one of a kind. With artisan attention to detail and a precise workmanship, Gavello creates products that combine modern technology and unequalled artisanship with ability and emotional interest.

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Available throughout the month of March, the “Choose Your Stay, Enjoy Your Play” package at Aloft Tempe Hotel offers plenty of perks and accommodations conveniently located to the training stadiums of the San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s, Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs.

A Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide property, Aloft Hotel Tempe is located close to where all the action happens during the busy spring training seasons. There are 1o spring training ballparks in the Valley area, and four that are very close to Aloft Hotel Tempe, including the stadiums of the San Francisco Giants (3.8 miles), the Oakland Athletics (2.9 miles), the Los Angeles Angels (3.5 miles) and the Chicago Cubs (5.5 miles).

Guests will also find themselves just over a mile from the bustling Mill Avenue district and Tempe Marketplace — both hotspots for restaurants, dining, bars and live entertainment. And a number of other eateries are within walking distance, such as In-N-Out Burger, Starbucks, Jersey Mikes, Yogurtland and Panchero’s. Plus, guests of the hotel have direct access to Tempe Town Lake, a recreational lake surrounded by 2.5 miles of paths for biking, walking and jogging, and offering boat rentals, fishing and other activities.

Accommodations with the “Choose Your Stay, Enjoy Your Play” package at Aloft Hotel Tempe include a loft-style room and one of the following for each night’s stay:

• Breakfast Buddy Sandwich and coffee for two
• Two cocktails per person at the hotel’s w xyz bar (maximum two persons per room and must be 21 or older)
• Free half-day bicycle rental for two persons
• Complimentary roundtrip shuttle for two to Mill Avenue or Tempe Marketplace (schedule in advance)

The “Enjoy Your Stay, Choose Your Play” package starts at $159 per night and is available throughout the month of March. To make your reservation, call 480.621.3300. Or book online to save an additional 10 percent.

Aloft Hotel Tempe is located at 951 E. Playa del Norte Drive in Tempe 480.621.3300

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Get ready Miami!  It is finally our time to enjoy our major fashion event of the year. New York has just recently wrapped up fashion week, with shows, parties, and events all over the city. Now it’s Miami’s turn. We may just have a little edge over them though…That would be the gorgeous weather, the beautiful beaches, and not to mention the VIP parties at LIV and the Gansevoort!

According to miamifashionweek.com, the 13th annual Miami International Fashion Week will take place Thursday March 3 through Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.  The convention center will be transformed into a state-of-the art “Fashion City.”  It will be set up to showcase all fashion shows, exhibitions, and sponsor lounges.  This yearly, major event captures the city’s socialites, key players, and the who’s who in Miami.  People from all over the world flock to this event.

This is the largest, international, and Hispanic event in the United States, and keeps fashion “haute” in Miami! It has brought the best in international and Latin fashion, beauty, music, cuisine, and art to the forefront of American fashion scene. IWe have founder Beth Sobol to be thankful for this week; she is one of the founders and President of the Miami International Fashion Week. Beth has been well received in Miami and has received numerous keys to the city from past mayors.

Miami International Fashion Week will boast celebrities from all over the world and shows from local designers like the fabulous Julian Chang and Nicolas Felizola. I’m anticipating Julian Chang’s collection especially this season.  Aside from that, there will be a crossover of international culture from designers, entertainers, and celebrities from all over the world.  In 2010, there were people from Spain, London, Canada, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia, Mexico, and more.  These designers and countries come to present their collections, whether its swimwear, lingerie, menswear, jewelry, and evening wear.

With press from more than 600 outlets and 300 buyers from all over the world, this will definitely be an event that you DON’T want to miss. Ladies bring out your haute couture gowns and designer wear and men make sure you bring out your tailored suits and ready-to-wear ensembles. There will definitely be enough parties for everyone to enjoy.  For tickets and more information on this event, visit www.miamifashionweek.com or facebook Miami International Fashion Week. And stay tuned for more of Haute Living Miami’s fashion week coverage.

For fashion, styling, booking, 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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L-R: Founder Pat Petznick, Katie Couric, and founder Beverly Stewart

On Saturday, Feb. 12, the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation held its 15th annual Fashion Gala event, hosted by CBS news anchor Katie Couric and held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, to benefit the Jewell McFarland Lewis – Fresh Start Women’s Resource Center.

More than 850 guests turned out for cocktails at 6 p.m, followed by dinner, musical entertainment, dancing, a silent auction and a fashion show featuring Saks Fifth Avenue showcasing elegant ensembles from Oscar de la Renta’s pre-fall collection.

That evening, Founder’s Awards were bestowed upon Ina Manaster and Bill Post for the many years they’ve both supported Fresh Start.

During the course of the night, more than $1 million was raised to be put toward Fresh Start and the Jewell McFarland Lewis Resource Center. The organization provides support to women as they face various life transitions, presenting them with opportunities for new personal growth and professional development.

The event’s presenting sponsors included The Arizona Republic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Westcor.

Learn more about the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation here.

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Ocean Paradise just minutes from Ocean Reef! Broad Key is a 63-acre island paradise, the highest in all the Keys (21 Ft. above sea level) and spectacular in its vistas. The island offers a custom main house with 5 bedrooms, 6 baths and panoramic views, a guest house, caretaker’s cottage, boathouse with an 18-foot beam and deep water dockage. All structures are able to be replaced or expanded along with the addition of accessory buildings within existing setbacks. This island is complete with its own water storage, solar generator power system, satellite dish communication and video security equipment, not to mention a helicopter landing area. Seclusion without isolation is what makes this property very special. Located just 50 miles south of Miami International Airport, and just minutes from Ocean Reef which offers something for everyone. Two of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Florida, tennis, world class fishing and boating nestled amidst a pristine environment. The community supports its own medical center, academy, chapel, art league, library and airport. Ocean Reef is a private and gated community locted on the Atlantic Ocean.

Offered @ $20,000,000

Contact Mary Lee @ 917.603.3252 or mary@maryleepresentsoceanreef.com. Or visit www.maryleepresentsoceanreef.com.

By far the nicest annual BBQ in L.A. is the Diller/von Furstenburg BBQ. It is always such a great day! The who’s who of Hollywood, along with their friends and families from all over the world come into town for the occasion. I had such a fabulous Saturday afternoon a their home.

Later that evening, it was off to PC Valmorbida’s Prism Gallery show on Sunset. His artwork is awesome, and wow such a great turnout that included Fabiola Beracasa, Vikram Chatwal, Dasha Zhukova, Lady Victoria, Lucas White, Andy Vidamour, Derek Blassberg, Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman, Alex and Alexandra von Furstenberg, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Russell Simmons, Ozlem Olam, Nadine Johnson, Shala Monroe, and Jeffrey Deitch. Click here for more photos!

The next stop was to my best friend from college, Jane Mass‘ birthday party at Trousdale with Alexandra von Furstenberg, Sara Moritz, Jodi Guber, Emily Koch, Natasha Wagner, the Feldstein family, Guy Starkman (from Guy’s lounge), and Brent Bolthouse. The room was decorated with pink desserts! Very cool.

Boarding House (2005) by Roger Ballen

Transient and surreal, capturing the remnants of past meetings and possible future encounters in a shelter used for temporary abode and immediate survival, the photographs from Roger Ballen’s most recent book Boarding House depict an imaginary child-like space and life 0n the edge.

Girl in White (2002) Roger Ballen

The photographs will be featured on March1st in a special exhibition at UNESCO in Beirut in collaboration with SOS Children’s Villages and the arrival of the organization’s President, Mr. Helmut Kutin. Part of “The UBUNTU Initiative”, “Ubuntu” meaning “respecting each other” in ancient African,  the exhibition mphasizes a common social responsibility towards children and supports the founding of a loving home for every child.

Encroachment (2001) by Roger Ballen

Founded in 1949, SOS Children’s Villages follows the worldwide credo to give every child a loving home endowing them with a happy and memorable childhood. Now an international non-governmental social development organization, SOS Children’s Villages actively promotes children’s rights and welfare in 133 countries.

Happy Happy (2001) by Roger Ballen

The Lebanese Association of SOS Children’s Villages began in 1964 and aids abandoned and orphaned children find the security within a new family and home. Children are provided with a mother as well as brothers and sisters regardless of their religion, race, or culture. They are also educated and skilled so that they can then contribute and interact beneficially with society.

Innocence (2006) by Roger Ballen

Ubuntu is a culture project-initiative which advocates for a better world for children. It specifically emphasizes a child’s inalienable “rights to childhood” in all cultural contexts. The word does not just work towards a child’s survival, but for their ability to thrive in life and in well being.

Terrorized (2006) by Roger Ballen

The unique particularity of the exhibition highlights the importance of joining “childhood” and “art.” Granting children artistic means to explore their self-identity provides them with avenues for self-transcendence. Art allows a child not only to further interact with their environment but to express their emotions, social challenges, and construct their own views of the world around them. Such an imaginative activity provides the child with the necessities to dream and hence to thrive from their own being as well as with those close to them.

Chuckles (2007) by Roger Ballen

Roger Ballen’s photographs are rough and edgy portrayals of what appear to be remnants of childhood abandoned–of children in transient states, desiring to play but also to survive. Such haunting and captivating images echo the need to look more further into the concept of the “boarding house”–into the temporary lodging place on the edge, issues of abandonment and depravity and how perhaps artistic beauty might serve to create a more just society.

Boarding House (2008) by Roger Ballen

Don’t let the name mislead you; Holiday, the chic Beacon Hill boutique is not limited to celebratory times of year. You can, and should, make your own special occasion any day by stopping in to browse their collection of women’s clothing, jewelry, and accessories.  They are always well stocked with stylish pieces from top labels such as Leifsdottir, Geren Ford, Hunter Dixon, and AKA New York.

Holiday also boasts its own original designs by owner Jessica Gorenson’s sister, Andrea. The boutique serves as an excellent backdrop to display some of Andrea’s creations in the Holiday Vintage line. You can even place custom orders if you see something you love, but are desperate to walk away with another color or need a slightly different fit. It’s like shopping in your best friend’s closet…with her personal couturier on hand! I picked up a perfect party dress a few months ago: a flashy little number that is simple black on top with bright gold sequins on the bottom. I also walked away from a silk Geren Ford kimono-style dress and have been haunted with regret ever since.

Both Jessica and store manager Kate Botts are happy to talk styles with you, give opinions on what you’re trying on, or help you decide between colors should you need them. They try to focus on carrying pieces that no one else has, to make the shopping experience at Holiday unique. And even though they are never pushy, if they tell you something looks amazing on you, trust them and buy it.  I learned the hard way with my Geren Ford dress, and can only hope they get more at some point.  Until that personal holiday comes for me, I’ll be checking back in to see what styles they have ordered and what new designs they have created.

This week I was smitten with many of their early spring arrivals, including this chic two-toned cocktail dress by Chloe & Reese, and a few flowy blouses by Hunter Dixon and AKA New York.  Take a holiday and stop by!

Holiday Boutique is located at 53 Charles Street, Boston MA, 617.973.9730

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A month after The South Beach Wine & Food festivities are over, Bali Ha’i celebrates its 17th year at The Kampong on Sunday, March 27. More than 500 guests will gather to mingle, dine, and groove amongst the tropical oasis.

The annual fundraiser, sponsored in association with The American Institute of Wine and Food, is aimed at maintaining the natural splendor of the gardens, one of the most unique venues for scientific study, community events, and educational programming. The National Tropical Botanical Garden also holds some of the rarest and most unusual varieties of plants in the world. The funds raised at the event will go to further develop educational and nutritional food programs geared towards children.

Guests in attendance will enjoy three hours of gourmet food and wine, an auction, and live entertainment to a Bollywood theme. Participating restaurants include Azul, Christy’s Steak House, 1500 Degrees at The Eden Roc, and Michy’s, while spirits will be provided by Fresh Beer and Premier Beverage. VIP tickets holders will enjoy even more exclusive access to food and wine selections and extended event hours.

Bali Ha’i is the one of the most exclusive garden parties of the year, so dust off your pearls and don your finest hat and white gloves to kick off the change in season. Get your tickets as this event is set to sell out quick.

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Bye bye winter body, hello fit figure! Physique 57 is the city’s best new fitness craze. Founded by Tanya Becker, Physique 57 is a dynamic cardiovascular program of orthopedic stretches and isometric exercises designed to rapidly transform your body.

The 57-minute ballet inspired classes are specially designed create a strong, lean, and beautiful figure. For early birds, they have classes starting at 6:30 a.m., and for those of you who prefer to workout later in the day (me!), they have afternoon and evening classes. So, what are you waiting for? That Balenciaga halter dress in your wardrobe deserves a fit body to carry it!

Haute Physique 57 devotees include Kelly Ripa, Christy Turlington, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Raver, Karolina Kurkova, Lisa Rinna, and Parker Posey.

Physique 57 Beverly Hills is located at 320 North Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.271.0570; www.physique57.com

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