September is the Most Important Month for Fashion Magazines
The September editions of fashion magazines are usually the biggest, fattest, and most important. You’ll know what I mean if you’ve seen all 916 pages of Vogue’s September 2012 issue. The reasons are:...
View ArticleFashion-Forward Macarons: Lanvin Designs for Ladurée
Love fashion and macarons? Yah, silly question, who doesn’t?! International fashion house Lanvin has teamed up with French confectioner Ladurée for a special edition box of macarons. Designed by...
View ArticleBeauty Tip #4: Layer, Layer, Layer!
Layering is essential to a flawless makeup finish. I layer my foundation, concealer, mascara, blush, lip products, everything. It’s always easy to add more, but much more difficult to remove product....
View ArticleAssouline Lounge: A Cafe, Art Gallery, and Bookstore in Seoul
Assouline specializes in luxury books on art, fashion, and lifestyle. You’ve probably seen the eye-catching, glossy-paged books resting beautifully on a coffee table. But now you can experience the...
View ArticleBeauty Tip #5: Stay Hydrated with Water
Drink loads and loads of water throughout the day. Whenever your body becomes dehydrated it draws on its water reservoirs, one of which being your skin, and sucks out all the moisture it can find. The...
View ArticleYou Don’t Have to Choose Between Feminism and Femininity
Recently, with the demise of Helen Gurley Brown, there’s been a lot of talk about lipstick feminism. She was legendary in her forward thinking, and I admire that. As Editor-in-Chief at Cosmopolitan,...
View Article“Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950″ Exhibition at the V & A Museum in London
I love London. I love British culture. I love fashion. Fuse all three and you get the new exhibition–Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950–at the Victoria & Albert Museum in Kensington, London....
View Article2012 Holiday Gift Guide: 40 Ideas for Armchair and Seasoned Globetrotters...
Halloween is officially over, and November has crept up on us far too quickly. Corner markets have now transitioned from pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms, helping us to ease into the holiday...
View ArticleFood for Thought: Fashion fades, only style remains the same
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View ArticleTravel Souvenirs: Bringing the World Home
I never consciously thought about what I’ve accumulated from my travels over the years or how my souvenir style has evolved over time until I read a recent NYT article and blog post regarding souvenirs...
View ArticleVintage Chic: Cocktail Party Ideas Inspired by The Great Gatsby
I LOVE, LOVE the book, The Great Gatsby. I’ve loved it ever since I was first introduced to it in high school. Fabulous 1920s fashion, extravagant parties, free moral climate, Prohibition, gangsters,...
View Article12 Travel Essentials for Women: Beauty + Skincare + Haircare
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS FOR WOMEN — As a supreme procrastinator, I tend to pack very, very last-minute, almost just moments before I leave for the airport. I’m getting better, but still it’s never no more...
View ArticleHow to Stay Fresh On an Airplane
The high altitude, intense air-conditioning, and the dry stale air at 35,000 feet up in the air can wreak havoc on your physical and mental wellness. Thankfully, a little bit of preparation and a few...
View Article5 Ways to Celebrate Autumn (the BEST season of the year!)
It’s autumn! FINALLY. Summer is my least favorite part of the year (yes, you heard that correctly!) and I’m SO happy to bid adieu to the scorching temperatures and beach vacations (good riddance!) and...
View Article2014 Holiday Gift Guide: 25 Ideas for Millennial Travelers
Halloween is officially over, and November has crept up on us far too quickly. Corner markets have now transitioned from pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms, helping us to ease into the holiday...
View Article10 Travel Essentials: How to Survive Long Flights
ICELAND. I touched down in the beautiful country after a 12-hour flight from Seattle to Reykjavik. While up in the air, I received an email from a lovely reader asking what I take with me on the plane...
View Article2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Millennial Luxury Travelers
Halloween is officially over, and November has crept up on us far too quickly. Corner markets have now transitioned from pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms, helping us to ease into the holiday...
View ArticleWinter Fashion 2015: 3 Perfect Travel-Friendly Coats
The fashion — the art of dressing and layering — is one of the best things about winter. I love the glamour of long Olivia Pope-style coats, the chicness of over-the-knee boots, the boldness of...
View ArticleWanderlust and Fashion: Travel-Inspired Clothing and Accessories for Autumn 2016
I love travel. I love fashion. I’m always in the market for travel-inspired clothing and accessories, and sometimes that means local finds in a particular destination and sometimes that means clothes...
View ArticleOoh La La! The Ultimate Luxury Gift Guide for Francophiles
Francophiles rejoice! Audrey Hepburn once said, “Paris is always a good idea,” and I’m sure any Francophile would agree. I have seen endless gift guides for Francophiles, but I have not seen many that...
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