On 7 August, Blake Lively was spotted wearing a Gucci Cruise 2012 marigold soft nappa leather short sleeved belted knee length dress at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, California.

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Gucci is available in the UAE at The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi.

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San Francisco is known for it’s casual yet abundant brunch scene.  From bottomless mimosas to world-class pastries, to eggs done any way you want them, there is no shortage of amazing brunches here in San Francisco.  Make sure to add these Top 5 Brunch Spots onto your weekend list!

Shalimar Parfum Initial, a scent celebrating joy, desire, and femininity, is Guerlain’s latest perfume.  Arriving in a robust flacon recalling the shape of the original Shalimar Parfum yet in a sleeker form and decorated with a blue tassel on the neck of the flacon, this new fragrance is composed of citruses, green notes, flowers, woody accords and oriental scents.

The face of the new Shalimar Parfum Initial is Natalia Vodianova. Photographed by Paolo Roversi, she is supposed to constitute innocence and the chastity of a woman’s body. Beautiful, fresh and pure, Vodianova’s image reminds the viewer of the biblical representation of Eve.

The composition of the parfum incorporates citrus as well as the zest of bergamot and orange while slight touches of green provide for a subtle fresh accent. Rose flowers and jasmine reveal woody accords of vetiver and patchouli while oriental notes of vanilla, white musk and Tonka give a sensual warmth to the fragrance.

This brave and valiant perfume is credited to the nose of Thierry Wasser. Richly satisfying with a smooth polished texture, this scent reverts to tradition, the orient, and the sensuality of innocence.

Available now at Bloomingdales, Sephora, Areej, Paris Gallery, Faces, Harvey Nichols, and Debenhams.

If any city serves up a decadent brunch, it has to be Las Vegas. Sunday is a day to indulge in all that’s wrong for your diet. But these brunches are worth the calories and extra time at the gym. Here’s a look at the best Sunday brunches in Las Vegas.

UNDERLINE Gallery (238 W. 14^th St.) proudly presents SHOP, a unique group exhibition that reflects the growing intersection between fashion, art, craft and technology to coincide with a month resonating fashion in New York City. Curated by Jennifer Minniti, Chair of Fashion Design at Pratt Institute, SHOP opens on Thursday, September 8 (in participation of Fashion’s Night Out), with a reception from 6 to 8pm, and runs through October 9. The show also includes a lineup of provocative workshops and events throughout the month.

“SHOP is a place that celebrates ‘the making’ and provides an antidote to the banality of the mass-produced and fast-fashion distribution,” says Minniti. In a time of unprecedented access to information, new ideas, materials and technologies, artists and designers have the power to transcend the mundane and to offer the new and the novel as contemporary culture makers. SHOP aims to shift consumer culture by engaging the customer in a spirited shopping experience: one that is rooted in the creative process and resurrects an awareness of the product and the purchase. SHOP offers a range of artist editions in limited production that are made by hand, as well as by rapid prototype and other smart-solution technology.

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“This new technology is so relevant right now,” adds Patrick Sullivan, owner of UNDERLINE Gallery. “At a time when everyone has access to designing, making, and generating product, it’s important to highlight and distinguish the artist’s voice, proving that work can still be custom and collectible.“

The artists and designers included in this exhibition were chosen for their strong individualism, and for their work that reflects this growing intersection between craft, technology, art and fashion. Fashion designers Anke Loh, Susan Cianciolo, Caroline Priebe, and others, pursue the extraordinary in their relentless and creative pursuits to find beauty in the seemingly conventional. Libby Black, and artist who is known for recreating luxury retail products and entire retail environments by hand, challenges the customer’s shopping experience by acknowledging the absurdity in obsessive consumption.

In addition to apparel, accessories, video, paintings, and made-to-order pieces for sale, podcasts with the artists that narrate their processes are downloadable right in the gallery. Events throughout the month include participation with Fashion’s Night Out on opening night, September 8, private trunk shows throughout the duration of the show, and a fashion-food event to close the exhibition.

Sunday is known for many great things: football, family dinners, and best of all, brunch. Brunch is the one time during the week that we are permitted to languish in the sun, eat sugary carbs, and drink expensive cocktails all day. For some Sunday fun, check out our picks for the top 5 posh brunch locations in Los Angeles.

One of South Florida’s most popular annual food and wine charity events, the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, will return for its 14th year on Thursday, October 6, 2011, featuring signature chefs from dozens of Miami’s most popular restaurants.  The event, presented by Goya Foods, begins at 6:30 p.m.at The Westin Colonnade in Coral Gables.  Celebrity Emcee Jackie Nespral of NBC 6 will host the evening and Dr. Deise Granado-Villar of Miami Children’s Hospital will be honored for her continuous support of the March of Dimes.

This year’s extravaganza will feature some of Miami’s top chefs, including event Chef Chair Paula DaSilva 1500° at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, Host Chef Thomas Russo of the Westin Colonnade, Coral Gables as well as Chef Tim Andriola of Timō Restaurant; Chef Tom Azar of City Hall – the Restaurant; Chef Timon Balloo of Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill; Chef Sean Bernal of Blue Door Fish; Chef Andre Bienvenu of Joe’s Stone Crab; Chef Michael Bloise of SUSHISAMBA dromo Restaurant; Chef Alberto Cabrera of The Local; Chef Jamie DeRosa of Geoffrey Zakarian’s Tudor House; Chef Fernando Desa of Goya Foods; Chef Alexander Feher of InterContinental Miami; Chef Daniel Ganem of Kane Steakhouse; Chef Jouvens Jean of Sawa; Chef Jonathan McCaan of Atrio Restaurant & Wine Room at the Conrad; Chef Jorge Montes of Chef George Catering; Chef Makoto Okuwa of Makoto Restaurant; Chef Ralph Pagano of STK at the Gansevoort; Chef Didier Pouzier of Azul Restaurant at the Mandarin; Chef Luis Quant of Por Fin; Chef E. Michael Reidt of Area 31 Restaurant & Bar; Chef Patricio Sandoval of Mercadito Midtown Miami.  Other participants to date include Ms. Edda Martinez of Edda’s Cake Designs and Ghirardelli Chocolate.

“People love Signature Chefs Auction because they get to enjoy a variety of fine wines and dishes from Miami’s top restaurants,” said Event Chair Erin Knight, Senior VP of Private Banking at Stonegate Bank.  “And at the same time, they have the satisfaction of knowing that they’re helping the March of Dimes in its mission to ensure that all babies are born healthy and full-term.”

In addition to a stellar roster of local celebrity chefs and amazing food, guests will enjoy wines and champagnes from the world’s finest vineyards and distilleries, courtesy of Southern Wine and Spirits.  Aside from a who’s who of attendees, this year’s event promises exciting entertainment as well as live and silent auctions featuring an array of items including dining packages, fine wine and champagnes, travel and hotel stays in exotic locations, fine art pieces, and other specialty items, with all proceeds benefiting the March of Dimes.  This year’s event image, “Untitled Wine” was created by renowned pop artist and philanthropist Romero Britto.  In addition to Presenting Sponsor Goya Foods, sponsors of note  include Perry Ellis International, Future Energy Solutions, Marjorie D. Raines, Miami Children’s Hospital, TD Bank and Publix Super Markets, Inc.  Media sponsors to date include WTVJ NBC 6, WSCV Telemundo 51, WMXJ Majic 102.7, The Miami Herald, Miami.com and Dining Out magazine.

VIP Tickets for the event are $250 per person, which includes admission to the exclusive VIP Champagne Reception at 6:30 p.m.  General Admission (7:30) tickets are $150 per person. All proceeds from the event benefit the March of Dimes.  The Westin Colonnade is located at 180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134.  For more event information and sponsorship opportunities, call 305-477-1192 or visit marchofdimes.com/florida.

Minority Leader of the House Nancy Pelosi will be speaking in Denver and Boulder, CO today about women in business, the struggling economy, and her ideas for recovery. Pelosi will be joined by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, who represents Denver County, and the two will be speaking to several dozen prominent female business leaders.

Friday, August 26, was Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the day when women obtained the right to vote on an equal basis with men. Pelosi spoke of the importance of strong women in the workforce, saying, “With women comprising half of the workforce and leading our economy as business owners, we know that advancing women’s empowerment today means focusing on the top priority of all Americans: job creation.”

She added, “We must strengthen women workers and entrepreneurs, expand our middle class and ensure the economic security of our families. In reaching for that goal, Congress can build on the legacy of Women’s Equality Day, advance the cause of equality and opportunity, and make our nation stronger.”

Later today, Pelosi will be a special guest speaker at a private Democrat fundraiser hosted by U.S. Rep. Jared Polis at the home of Dan Friedlander and Diane Rosenthal in Boulder. This event remains open to the public, and guests are asked to contribute $100, $250, or $1,000 to the Jared Polis Majority Fund 2012 for tickets.

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After an exciting but exhausting weekend exploring the many nighttime activities Miami has to offer, Sunday brunch is the perfect way to recharge and relax. End your weekend with superior food and drinks in an upscale environment with family and friends at one of these five local brunch spots.