Kimberly Castro

Own Your Own Town: Albert, Texas, for Sale

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 18, 2009

You can own a historic town for less than $1 million. more >>

Trump Casinos File for Bankruptcy

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 17, 2009

This marks the third time the three Trump casinos have filed for Chapter 11 protection. more >>

Luxury Stores in Moscow Shut Down

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 13, 2009

Low oil prices pose the biggest threat to Russia's economic stability. more >>

Miley Cyrus Sued for $4 Billion Over "Slanted Eye" Photo

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 13, 2009

The tween star's mea culpa wasn't enough. more >>

Merrill Lynch Paid $121 Million to Top Four Bonus Recipients

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 12, 2009

The timing of the bonus handouts is suspect. more >>

Struggling Starbucks Offers Breakfast 'Pairings'

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 11, 2009

The gourmet coffee chain mirrors McDonald's to attract customers. more >>

District Hotels Raked in $95 Million in Inauguration Room Revenue

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 10, 2009

Visitors paid an average of $605 per night. more >>

MTV's "True Life" Opens Its Eyes to the Recession

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 9, 2009

Popular television show solicits riches-to-rags stories. more >>

It Takes 6 Figures to Be Middle Class in New York City

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 9, 2009

If you can make it here, you really can make it anywhere. more >>

Valentine's Day Sales Slow Down This Year, but Not by Much

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 5, 2009

Love is in the air, but cash gets the squeeze. more >>

Degas Ballerina Bronze Sold for $19.2 Million

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 4, 2009

Sotheby's said the sale price is the highest ever paid for a Degas statue. more >>

Degas Ballerina Bronze Expected to Sell for Up to $17 Million

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 3, 2009

The sale is a rare opportunity to acquire an icon of Impressionist art. more >>

Aretha Franklin's Hat Requested by Smithsonian

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 2, 2009

The hat receives an encore performance. more >>

5 Green Luxury Hotels for Ecoconscious Travelers

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - January 29, 2009

These ecofriendly hotels conserve and preserve by saving water, reducing energy use, and cutting down on solid waste. more >>

<i>Domino</i> Magazine Is Dead

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - January 28, 2009

Condé Nast shutters embattled shelter magazine because of economic downturn. more >>

Nokia Launches Luxury Mobile Services in Japan

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - January 28, 2009

"Absolute" luxury goods and services are recession-proof. more >>

Super Bowl Luxury Suite Goes for $237,508

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - January 27, 2009

There are still plenty of seats available--if you've got cash to burn. more >>

Twitter Valuation Reaches $250 Million

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - January 26, 2009

Small talk has become a very big deal. more >>

Barneys Sale Considered By Dubai-Based Owner

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - January 23, 2009

The luxury chain may end up being sold again. more >>

'The Dark Knight' Snubbed By Oscars

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - January 22, 2009

Denied a shot at Best Director, Best Picture. more >>

Rafael Nadal Blogs at Australian Open

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - January 22, 2009

The fiery Spaniard makes himself accessible to fans. more >>

8 Super Bowl XLIII Events for Fans of All Ages

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - January 21, 2009

Tampa hosts several spectacular events. more >>

Goldman Eases Rules on When Restricted Shares May Be Sold

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - January 15, 2009

The firm says it's bringing its policy on restricted stock in line with other Wall Street firms. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Blair House

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - January 14, 2009

After being bumped, the Obamas finally have access to the presidential guest mansion. more >>

Lexus Debuts First Hybrid for Entry-Level Luxury Market

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - January 13, 2009

With Obama's new energy plan, the luxury carmaker makes a smart move. more >>