Day in the Life: Rashida Jones

Put this on your must-see list this week: Celeste and Jesse Forever, a romantic comedy starring Andy Samberg and Rashida Jones (who also wrote the screenplay) about a couple who splits but isn’t quite yet…separated. They still live together — she in the house; he in the backyard studio — while navigating the tricky terrain of post-divorce friendship. The reviews are in, and they’re great.

Earlier, Rashida gave us a sneak peek into her life while she was working on the film, which she wrote with best friend Will McCormack, earlier this year. Also on the day’s agenda: the Met Gala and Amy Poehler.

David Netto On: Entertaining

Architect and designer David Netto learned everything he knows about entertaining and design from his mom, Kate Netto.

Mother’s Day: Dree & Mariel Hemingway On Style

Dree Hemingway, our Summer Lookbook model, inherited more than just high cheekbones from her mother, actor and model Mariel Hemingway. She got mom’s down-to-earth attitude about style and life. The best advice my mother ever gave me was… Don’t get too comfortable with luxury because it’s fleeting. The best advice my mother ever gave me […]

Best Dressed: Tory, Rashida, Brooklyn & Liya

Before the klieg-light chaos of the red carpet at last night’s annual Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tory, Rashida Jones, Brooklyn Decker and Liya Kebede (all wearing custom Tory Burch dresses) took a moment to catch-up.

Tory Entertains: Mother’s Day Brunch

Looking for that perfect impressive-looking but easy-to-make Mother’s Day brunch? Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is created the perfect Caprese Baked Egg Cups.

Mother’s Day: Lindsey Calla On Travel

Saucy Glossie blogger Lindsey Calla’s favorite way to see the world is with her mom Linda.  On her favorite trip… “My mom and I are so similar — it makes traveling together fun, because we always agree on the same itinerary. We took a trip to Positano and Capri a few years back. We packed our […]

Mother’s Day: Didi Wagner in Brazil

Brazilian Didi Wagner sees the world hosting the travel show Lugar Incomum – but when it comes to family time, she and her husband take their daughters Julia, Luiza and Laura to their beach house hideaway in Guarujá. Didi told us, “One of our favorite activities is playing in the pool. The girls use their imagination […]

Jill Kargman On: The Alternative Mother’s Day

In her first column for the Tory Blog, Jill Kargman, mother of three and author of The Rockstar in Seat 3A (out May 22), suggests an alternative to sleeping in on Mother’s Day. We promise you’ll learn a lot and laugh out loud.

Mother’s Day: Tory On What I’ve Learned from My Boys

In the Tory Blog’s third annual Mother’s Day series, we’re celebrating our moms all week long. Every day, designers, actors, bloggers and other experts will share memories and great advice. Here, Tory talks about what being mom to three boys has taught her: 1. Have fun. Children have fun no matter where they are. They […]

To Do: Schiaparelli and Prada

When Elsa met Miuccia — it’s the premise behind this year’s exhibit from the Costume Institute at the  Metropolitan Museum. For Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, director Baz Luhrmann (of Moulin Rouge fame) created videos of simulated conversations between the two great designers, drawing a straight line between their ideas and designs, from their unconventional […]

Word of Mouth: Florence + the Machine

The Met gala isn’t the only hot ticket in town. Tuesday, Florence + the Machine is playing a single night at Radio City Music Hall before heading off on a year-long world tour. Tickets sold out instantly to see the flame-haired muse sing now-classic songs like Cosmic Love and Dog Days Are Over. Photo courtesy […]

Most Wanted: Perez Necklace

Our directive for Sunday, May 13th? Spoil thy mother. Big, bright and beaded, the Perez Necklace makes a great gift for Mother’s Day. It’s a stylish pick for all types of moms — cool, classic or eclectic. The coral color of these bold baubles instantly updates any look, whether paired with a printed blouse or plain […]

To Do: Indagare’s Souk

And now for a little Marrakech in Manhattan…. Melissa Bradley’s Indagare Souk, an online marketplace for artisanal wares from around the world, is setting up camp at the Plaza Athenee through May 9. Stop by to pick up jewelry from Africa, textiles from India and more.

Mother’s Day: Lillian Von Stauffenberg On Travel

This Mother’s Day, fashion consultant and philanthropist Lillian Von Stauffenberg, reminds us that sometimes the only person who really knows how to help heal a broken heart is mom. A story about traveling with her mother, Lucille Wang. “I remember a trip to China I took with my mom when I was 28. I took […]

To Do: Frieze Art Fair

Anyone flying over New York City of late will notice a white, snake-like tent lining Randall’s Island on the East River. Through Monday, it’s hosting London’s popular annual Frieze Art Fair, featuring over 1,000 artists in 180 pop-up galleries from 30 countries. Prepare to spend the day there — it’s 20 minutes by ferry. Good […]

Spotlight On: DJ Brendan Fallis

In tune with our new Toronto boutique (open tomorrow), DJ Brendan Fallis, now based in NY, tells us what he loves about his Canadian hometown and shares his current playlist.

She’s Crafty: Summer Crochet

We put a new spin on crochet — that crafty bohemian classic — for summer. Combined with sporty stripes, it tackles all the tricky work of the season’s print- and texture-mixing trends. Here, two ways to work a handcrafted element into your look.

Joe Zee’s Insider’s Guide to Toronto

We are opening our first Canadian boutique in Toronto this Friday. To find out where the locals go, we asked native Joe Zee, Creative Director of Elle. See the feature… And check out our own Toronto City Guide, too.

Adam Rapoport’s Year in Food

Adam Rapoport celebrates one year as Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appétit. See what he’s discovered in the last 365 days. See the feature…

The Essentials: Our Summer Wardrobe Staples

Memorial Day Weekend is the start of summer Fridays and the time to perfect the art of packing for a three-day getaway. We’ve pulled together The Essentials, a shortlist of what to take for the long weekend ahead. It’s all about the basics that go from the beach to beyond — a little white dress, […]

To See: Alex Katz in Boston

Alex Katz paints what he loves most — his wife Ada and their beach life in Maine, done in his signature bright colors and strong lines. Through July, a selection of his graphic portraits and landscapes are on display at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Tory’s Playlist: Summer Soundtrack

Summer is just around the corner — we can feel it. We’re loading up on songs inspired by the cast of our Summer lookbook: Wolf Fleetwood Ross, Dree Hemingway and Ruby Aldridge (above, from left, in our Gail and Vianna dresses). It’s a bit of musical who’s who: Ruby’s father Alan designed album covers for the Who and the Beatles (John Lennon called him “His Royal Master of Images to Their Majesties The Beatles”). Wolf Fleetwood Ross is Mick Fleetwood’s grandson, so there had to be a Mac moment and, for good measure, a Jimmy Mack. And Eddie Cochran and Buddy Holly inspired all of the above. Add Tennis, La Sera and Beach House, who we’re loving right now.

Most Wanted: Hedgehog Wallpaper

We’ve created a polka dot with extra personality. These bright bursts are actually hedgehogs, hand-painted and scattered to form a charming optical illusion. One of our favorite prints made just for Mother’s Day, it’s featured on our Tory tunic (available April 24), but you can download a wallpaper version today for your iPhone, iPad or […]

Street Style: Lining Up

We caught up with entrepreneur and event decorator Asema Ahmed, of Magnolias Linens and Cloth Connection, a linen company where everything is made in India. She’s done events for everyone from Ron Howard and Steve Martin to Chelsea Clinton’s 2010 wedding. (Asema herself is granddaughter of India’s fifth president.) Her signature style for both wardrobe and […]