The gala season in D.C. is really picking up!

In addition to that warm and fuzzy feeling, those who give big are often entitled to little perks like their company logo lit up on the wall, a seat at the head table, a strut down a runway, or their name in a program.

How wild would it be if a big wig asked for their donation back? It's happened before...read on for a list of famous cases of Indian Givers!

-

Don't worry, guys. Tamara and Petra Ecclestone are doing juuuust fine. After spending the last week or so yachting through St. Tropez and Monaco, they've now achieved that rich mahogany glow that makes pastel bikinis, and color in general, really pop. We hear the weather in the French Riviera has been divine, exceptional for tanning as you can see, and there's plenty of chilled Perrier to keep cool before hitting the shops. Oh, you think they walked or maybe docked the boat to do that? Bless your heart. No, no, a helicopter, darling. A helicopter. [L-R: Petra Ecclestone, Tamara Ecclestone] More»

[Picture via The Fashion Spot]

Alice Dellal first came to our attention thanks to her significant other: Pierre Casiraghi, who is third in line for the throne of Monaco -not to mention, the grandson of Grace Kelly. (Random fact: Alice's brother, Alex, is dating Pierre's sister, Charlotte). We're slightly embarrassed that this is the first thing we noticed the British beauty for, considering her modeling career, jet-set group of friends, and eclectic style. Not to mention, the controversial party girl is also to inherit a chunk of her grandfather's 800 million fortune (in pounds, no less). Looks like real estate (and gambling) is the way to go. Especially if it helps get you some of the duds Alice wears. More»

Downbythehipster posted this Ibiza image perhaps hoping to invoke some sort of envy in his small readership who may have flocked to the Hamptons instead, or to make all five of them feel as if he knows what he is talking about. Since he doesn't, we'll help him out. Hotspots across the Mediterranean Sea are riddled with "gift girls" throughout the summer reaching a highpoint in August.

There is nothing unique or fleeting about it. If you have the euros and you want to pay, you too can be a "hitter" for a stint in Ibiza or Monaco or wherever.

More»