Mindy Kaling On: What I Love About L.A.

“If the idealized version of my life took place in New York, it would include a scene of me falling in love with a guy in the dead of January winter at 1 AM, huddled in pea coats and scarves in a booth at Odessa in the East Village, eating pierogi, scored to Fred Astaire’s Cheek to Cheek. In L.A. it’s replaced with me at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles at 1 AM in the dead of a September heat wave, my thighs sticking to the booth, sharing waffles and fried chicken with a guy and listening to Ice Cube.”
— Mindy Kaling

L.A. Top 10: Merle Ginsberg’s Best Hollywood Parties

When it came time to put together a list of the best Hollywood parties, there was really only one person we could turn to: Merle Ginsberg, Senior Style Writer at The Hollywood Reporter. She’s covered every glittering big-name blowout there since the Nineties — and the after and after-after parties — for everyone from Harper’s Bazaar to W Magazine. If you ever wanted in on the city’s celeb-studded scene, this is your chance to party vicariously. Here, the morning after the Golden Globes, we give you an insider’s insider view of L.A.’s best bashes ever.

Merle, above left, with Gwyneth Paltrow at W/WWD’s Black & White party, 2002

To See: Remembering the Artist Robert De Niro, Sr.

Next week at the Sundance Film Festival you’ll see a familiar name on the roster — but it’s not who you think. Remembering the Artist: Robert De Niro, Sr. puts the spotlight on the actor’s father, a painter who, though surrounded by a circle of friends that included Anaïs Nin, Josef Albers, Tennessee Williams and Jackson Pollock, never hit that level of fame himself. Here, we talk to director Perri Peltz about the documentary and the man, and what it was like working with his famous son.

New on the Scene: Kelly Connolly’s Ultimate Accessory

We’re mad about our Madura print from Resort 2014 — and we’re not the only ones. You’ve seen it on Tory, in our new swim collection, spliced into caftans and reworked as bags and flats, but it’s also gotten the Blue Crush treatment, courtesy of L.A.’s Kelly Connolly. The Founder of Everyday Surfboards, who’s made a career out of handcrafting boards, created a custom Tory Burch surfboard with our logo on one side and the fan-like Madura motif on the other. We love it. Now that’s what we call riding the waves in style.

Tory’s Playlist: Resort 2014

A vacation escape is closer than you think. We pulled together a playlist inspired by Tory’s Resort 2014 collection, setting the mood for a lot of sun-kissed R&R — from the bright tunes of Haim and Vampire Weekend to the blissed-out sounds of Rhye and Lorde. And let’s never forget how much we love The Everly Brothers! Just listen and unwind.

Hear it now on Spotify.

Getaway: Ashley Wick’s Kauai

Next stop in our getaway trek? The sandy beaches and lush landscapes of the island of Kauai. We got the virtual tour from Ashley Wick, Founder of communications consultancy Wick and Co., who shared her vacation ins and outs to this slice of Hawaiian paradise.

Look We Love: Navy & White

Crisp navy and white. Whether worn ladylike or boyish, it’s a classic combination. Commit to the look with one type of stripe, from top to bottom — right down to the matching pointy-toe shoes. Or go for contrast, color-blocking a dark navy dress with a white ivory clutch — or vice versa. The look is simple yet striking.

Shop the striped look, left, here and the solid look here.

Word of Mouth: Frisian Getaway

When it comes to idle beach escapes, Germany isn’t exactly the first destination to spring to mind. But next time you’re jetting off to Munich, where we’ve opened a new store, you can always stop over in the little-known Frisian Islands, in the northeast corner of the country, for some R&R. Sylt is home to 600 species of butterflies — and an annual windsurfing World Cup — while quiet hideaways Langeoog and Borkum (above) offer biking trails, endless beaches and, for the city weary, car-free zones.

Resort 2014: Swim Lookbook

Welcome to your one-stop shop for looking chic in the sun. The Resort 2014 swim collection features a range of swim silhouettes, from retro-sexy to sporty and Seventies-chic, that delivers impeccable fit. Wherever you’re going — whether Barbados, Bali or a backyard pool — come here first for the best swimsuits, cover-ups and more. Go ahead, dive right in.

Shop the Lookbook.

Swim Guide: The Suits

Tomboy or glam? Coverage vs. skin baring? Lounge chair or laps? So many factors play into the perfect swimsuit. Based on fittings and fine-tunings, we’ve created bikinis, maillots and surf shirts that deliver an impeccable fit for every shape, style and beach — or poolside activity.

Shop all swimwear and discover your perfect silhouette here.

Recipe: King Cole Bar’s The Red Snapper

For some, the first day of the year is marked by sleeping in; for others, it’s all about logging miles at the gym. Then there are those of us who start the day off with… a post-party hangover. The best cure, as far as we’re concerned? The hair of the dog. And since today also happens to be National Bloody Mary Day, we turned to the bartenders at Manhattan’s storied King Cole Bar in the St. Regis, where the cocktail was allegedly invented back in 1934 — and coined The Red Snapper, a more appropriate name for its chic clientele. Here, the bar — recently revamped by John DeLucie — shares its secret recipe with us.

Goodbye, 2013. Hello, 2014!

As the holidays come to a close and you float into 2014, we wish you a very happy and sun-kissed New Year….

Tory’s Playlist: New Year’s Eve

Well, we’re going to dance our way into 2014 and invite you to dance along. Here are some of our favorite songs of the year and then some. So let’s get our groove on and welcome the New Year in style. The rhythm’s gonna get you….

Listen now on Spotify.

Jeannie Pearman On: New Year’s in St. Petersburg

How about a little escape to Russia this New Year’s Eve? Right or Rude’s Jeannie Pearman (above, right, with Lady Gibbons) takes us through a memorable New Year’s Eve party in St. Petersburg back in 1996. Read all about quick jaunts in the Concorde, sleigh rides to the imperial Pavlovsk Palace, vodka-filled ice domes, Mariinsky dancers….

Happy Holidays! xx Tory

From all of us at Tory Burch, we wish you a happy holiday and a wonderful New Year. Thank you for all of your support on the blog and for all of your fantastic ideas on people, places and things to feature. xx Tory

Tory Entertains: Christmas Dinner

Cozy winter flavors and hearty bites bring Yuletide cheer to Tory’s dinner table. Roasted baby beets with creamy whipped ricotta kicks off the festive spread, while a holiday classic — Christmas cookies — makes for the perfect ending.

Tory’s Playlist: Holiday Party 2013

Imagine everyone from The Ronettes and Elvis Presley to the Duck Dynasty crew gathered around the punch bowl, crooning their Yuletide best. What a party that would be. Here, our playlist version of that ultimate holiday bash. A little Auld Lang Syne, a little Jingle Bell Rock, some Charlie Brown and some James Brown… and a whole lot of festive cheer.

Listen now on Spotify.