Instead of spending your weekend deciding what to do, we’ve rounded up the best places to see and be seen this weekend leaving you the task of enjoying it all.

Indulge

Selden Beylouni Salon Grand Opening

Get your tresses in summer shape with the help of Buckhead’s newest hair guru, Selden Beylouni. Enjoy Sinless Margaritas and sinful lite bites at the grand opening of her aptly named, Selden Beylouni Salon, this Sunday, May 1, from 4 to 8p.m. RSVP ASAP at rsvp@mrpratl.com to reserve a spot.

Selden Beylouni Salon is located at 375 Pharr Road Suite 104, Atlanta, GA 30305.

Shop

Nnbuchi Nwankwo trunk show at House of Adrene

Even Louis Vuitton had to start somewhere, so join this emerging handbag and accessories designer for her first trunk show, Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Castleberry Hills’ House of Adrene from 1 to 6 p.m. With Nnbuchi giving a sample sale like discount on her unique, handcrafted, leather creations, be sure to get there early to get first dibs on everything.

House of Adrene is located at 264 Peter’s Street, Atlanta, GA 30313.

Nosh

Cafe 640’s Weekly Crawfish Boil

In addition to changing their name from Cafe di Sol, Cafe 640 will kick off their weekly crawfish boil Sunday, May 1, at 4:30 p.m. with live music and feast on a pound and a half of piping hot crawfish, local andouille sausage, corn and potatoes. Don’t forget a pitcher of Peroni to wash it all down.

Cafe 640 is located at 640 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306.

Watch

Atlanta Film Festival

With more than 100 flicks being screened at local theaters, Landmark Midtown Art Cinema, Plaza Theatre and Lefont Sandy Springs, through May 7 there is no excuse not to go to the movies this weekend.

For film schedules and locations go to www.atlantafilmfestival.com

Reminisce

Shrek The Musical at The Fox Theater

Bring the kids, or the kids at heart, to see Shrek, Donkey and Fiona in this new classic filled with singing, dancing and lots of tongue-in-cheek humor sure to fly over the kids heads while keeping the adults entertained.

Shrek The Musical will run from April 26 to May 1 at The Fox Theater as a part of Atlanta’s Broadway Across America 2010-2011 season. For show times and ticketing information go to www.foxtheater.org.

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Luxury brands are looking forward to a multi-billion raise in sales thanks to the ‘Kate Middleton’ effect a new study has revealed.

Premium fashion brands such as Louis Vitton, Chanel, and Dior are expected to enjoy the strongest growth in the clothing sector, increasing 29 percent over the next three years.

The boost is estimated to be worth £8.6 billion (US$13.3 billion) by 2014, according to the report by Barclays Corporate.

The “Kate Middleton effect” has already increased sales at retailers Reiss and Whistles after Prince William’s wife to be was pictured wearing items from their collections.

The £650 Burberry trench coat she wore to announce her engagement sold out within one day.

While Kate’s fondness for the high street stores Reiss, Jigsaw, and Topshop has been well reported she often plumps for luxury British designers such as Temperley, Mulberry, and Burberry, meaning her choices have been a good blend of patriotic and classic. As she becomes more confident of her style it is the luxury brands that will prevail in her wardrobe.

Already, her former staple style of knee-high suede boots, cashmere cardigans, and knee-length skirts have been replaced with sophisticated nipped-in jackets, silhouette-hugging dresses, and timeless accessories that are elegant and regal.

Luxury brands are already well aware of what Kate can do for their sales.

In January Kate attended a wedding wearing a velvet black Dulwich coat, £310, by British label Libelula. Within hours of the picture being published, the coat had sold out and the company had thousands of hits on its website from around the world, with interest from the U.S. particularly high.

When she revisited St Andrews with William last month Kate wore a pillar-box red skirt suit (Sushi jacket, £335, and skirt, £160) by Italian designer Luisa Spagnoli.

In doing so she caused a stampede at the Knightsbridge boutique Hollie de Keyser, where the late Princess Diana also used to shop, which stocks the label. The outfit sold out within a day, with Hollie quoted as saying: ‘We have re-ordered 100 suits — that’s £50,000 worth of stock. Since Kate wore the suit, we have been inundated.’

Unlike celebrity endorsements, such as the infamous £500,000 Cheryl Cole was paid to be the face of L’Oreal, brands that associate with Kate tap into her role as a high profile ambassador. Members of the Royal Family do not accept paid endorsements.

According to the report the wider clothing sector is expected to report a nine percent “real growth” and the value fashion market is expected to grow 21 percent.

These figures represent a change in consumer behaviors: the trend now is to buy fewer, higher value items. In addition an older age demographic of shoppers who care about fashion place more emphasis on quality and service than price.

Retailers are expected to adapt their price structures and tailor their services towards older consumers to maintain growth and boost margins.

As Vogue editor, Alexandra Shulman, says: ‘When you get a pretty, young woman whose going to have an incredibly high profile on the stage the inclination is to want to embrace her.’

Haute Secrets London

Name: Caroline Stanbury Habib

Occupation: CEO of Gift-Library.com

The stats: Forever!

Favorite aspect of London: The people

Caroline Stanbury Habib has an uncanny knowledge of everything fabulous and is widely renowned for her keen eye for fashion, style and luxury products.

Having built a successful and flourishing personal styling business over ten years, developed a large and loyal clientele and made personal connections with renowned designers and artisans across the globe, Caroline was perfectly poised to launch Gift-Library.com in 2008.

Gift-library.com is a unique combination of personal shopping and fulfillment for high-end luxury gifts matched with the efficiencies, reach and economic scale of the internet. Many high-end brands have their own online shopping component but none offer the opportunity to purchase high-end gifts across multiple brands with a single shopping cart. This unique experience is precisely what Gift-Library.com delivers.

In inimitable style, Caroline manages the running of Gift-Library.com while remaining a dedicated mother to her energetic five-year old daughter and 10-month old twin boys.
Check out Caroline’s favorite haute spots in London at Haute Secrets.

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I’m back in NYC! Earlier this week I headed to Soul Cycle in the morning before grabbing lunch at Cipriani Uptown wiith Annabelle Murphy, Daniella Rich and Nicole Mellon.

Then later that evening, I was dragged to a charity event at the Pierre Hotel for my friend’s children’s school, The Birch Wathen Lenox School. It actually ended up being a fun evening.

Andrea Palin chaired it; Keith and Inga Rubenstein bought a table and I laughed with them and Liz Cohen, Jimmy Hausman, Kim Saperstein, and Andrew Frankel all night. Julie Hillman, Natasha Silver, and Meredith Burke were all there too. I’m not saying I’m running back to a school event any time soon, but the night was fun. Natasha and I left to meet up with Topper Mortimer, Chris Mack and Jenny Kennedy.

Then yesterday, Lizzie Grubman and I went for a great catchup lunch with Ingrid Casares and Loree Rodkin. And today, I’m heading to the New York hospital lunch at Cipriani.

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Once reserved for royalty, caviar is now readily accessible to patricians and plebeians alike – albeit at a hefty price tag. But for the denizens of Miami looking to indulge we’ve compiled a list of the top five places to satiate your craving for this truly haute cuisine.

Regally positioned on a glorious 2-acre site, this magnificent gated estate was built with uncompromising quality and detail. 5 bedroom suites, grand foyer, banquet room & spectacular salon with soaring ceiling. Separate guest house with bedroom suite & lanai with fireplace. Completing the palatial setting are expansive manicured grounds with tennis court, pool, spa, fountains, & sprawling lawns.

Offered @ $10,950,000

Contact Jim Arbeed @ 650.558.4248 or Jim.Arbeed@cbnorcal.com. Or visit http://www.jimarbeed.com

In Chapter 7 of my book, SONIA’S RING: 11 WAYS TO HEAL YOUR HEART, www.soniasring.com, I talk about Nourishment. Nourishment is what I mean as food for the body, mind, and soul. Remember, physical and spiritual well being is necessary for life and growth; it is what keeps us alive, maintains and nourishes love, faith, hope, perseverance, compassion, and kindness. All of this is available for you–so reach out and grab what is yours and here is a wonderful way to do that!!

“My Little Secret” is a treasure that I must share with my Haute Living readers who I appreciate and love always!! Carla Lee, ARNP, and beauty expert elegantly and graciously says her mission is to address the whole person’s state of being using customized complementary therapies to produce the best results. When discussing how she founded this gem, Carla with a bright beautiful smile said that she sat down and starting thinking of names and, “…it just came to me one day. Furthermore, a lot of my clients don’t want other people to know what they do to look so good; so voila, ‘My Little Secret’ came to be…and is located at Citrus Salon and Spa owned by Tina Hardman from Palm Beach.”

Carla Lee started in Plastics in 1987 and has worked in Palm Beach County with various prestigious and renowned plastic surgeons.  She brings to you my special Haute Living readers, not only 24 years of expert experience and knowledge, but kindness and confidence as she delightfully provides and fulfills your beauty enhancing needs to perfect your skin, this phenomenal woman is marvelous!! A true blessing!!

When asked her intention with Citrus Salon and Spa, Tina said, “I just want to create a homey, relaxing environment…much more individualized and personal care.” How is that for Haute beauty? Citrus Salon and Spa is about addressing each person specifically to enhance their own beauty so they can feel and look great!!  Moreover says Tina, “We target hair care, stress reduction, and skin care both preventative and restorative.  The therapies are all performed in a caring, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environment.” Also noteworthy, Tina and her team perform make-overs for several charitable organizations including Dress For Success of the Palm Beaches and giving back to the community is an important part of the mission!! This women’s team is all about looking great and feeling great too!!

Yes, beauty is from within so it is all about eating right and nurturing your body,mind, and soul!! For more information call 561.833.4711. Citrus Salon and Spa is located at 1800 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 and is next to Serenity Garden Tea House and Restaurant! Enjoy! Smile smile smile!!

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After being passed from one assistant to the next and finally ending up in your stylist’s chair for a 15 minute session with a round brush, getting your weekly blowout can sometimes feel like checking off another chore from your to do list. For those of us not into being treated to an assembly line approach to hair care, Selden Beylouni’s Buckhead salon is the ultimate refuge for our weary tresses.

Inside Seldon’s eponymous, cozy, white on white salon there are no assistants walking you from the shampoo bowls to the color bar, only a petite brunette prepared to whip your strands into shape. Relax with a drink as Selden uses only the best products, Kevin Murphy and vegan friendly No 4, both beautifully packaged and sulfate and paraben free, to tailor your experience to your hair and lifestyle. While going to a new stylist can be a stress filled experience, rest-assured that you’re in good hands with Selden, who spent several years doing editorial shoots from here to New York, studying at Vidal Sasson and keeping the coifs of celebs like Bethenny Frankel and Jason Mraz. If her background doesn’t win you over, her attention to personal service is sure to make trips to those other factory salons a thing of the past.

Offering a full range of salon treatments, from cuts, color and make up to Keratin treatments and hair extensions, Selden Beylouni Salon will open their doors next Tuesday with the help of celebrity brow specialist, Kristy Streicher, who will be taking appointments during the week of May 2.

For more information, or to book an appointment, go to www.seldenbeylouni.com or call 404.549.8850.

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In preparation for Mother’s Day, the St. John boutique at Scottsdale Fashion Square will host an open house event on Saturday, April 30, from 2 to 8 p.m. Customers are invited to stop by to enjoy champagne and treats, as well as shop the Pre Fall 2011 Collection. Certain shoppers will even be eligible to take home a special free gift.

Take Mom shopping this Saturday for some mother-daughter dress-up time at St. John. The Pre Fall 2011 Collection features timeless, effortless looks that pair luxury fabrics with contemporary silhouettes. The styles remain true to the brand’s American sportswear past while incorporating updates that still satisfy the modern, sophisticated St. John woman of today.

Founded in 1962 by Robert and Marie Gray, St. John has long been lauded for its innovative knits and consistency of product throughout the garments’ design and manufacturing processes. The brand’s six distinct fashion collections are sold by top specialty stores in 26 countries.

While the levels of expansion are impressive, St. John’s 27 company-owned retail boutiques keep the label’s availability exclusive, and the St. John boutique at Scottsdale Fashion Square is the only dedicated store in the Phoenix metro area.

At the Mother’s Day Open House, browse jackets, tops, dresses, bottoms, accessories and more while enjoying champagne and light fare. Plus, shoppers will receive an exclusive St. John charm bracelet with a purchase of $1,295 or more. See the invitation below for details.

St. John is located at Scottsdale Fashion Square at 7014 E. Camelback Road, Level 1, in Scottsdale 480.941.4323

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