Book of the Week: The Perfectly Imperfect Home
In The Perfectly Imperfect Home, WSJ Editor-in-Chief (and former Domino chief) Deborah Needleman lends insight into creating just the right domestic tableaux. Virginia Johnson’s illustrations complement ideas like “Spots for Books, Drinks, & Feet” or “A Bit of Quirk.”
Looking Great: 9to5 & Atlantic Pacific
How do Atlantic Pacific’s Blair Eadie (left) and 9to5chic’s Anh Sundstrom, two San Francisco bloggers, balance work and holiday parties? Careful styling. The key to dressing for a holiday party is… Blair: To put your own spin on it. Anh: To top it off with a smile. If I’m going from the office to […]
Cat’s Meow: Jane Birkin
Jane Birkin — the woman behind Hermès iconic bag, muse to millions and mother of Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou Doillon and Kate Barry (all stylish themselves) — opens up about inspiration and what’s in her bag.
Style Tip: Winter Shoe Care
Who doesn’t love a cold-weather bootie or snow boot? Less thrilling is how to keep wintery muck from destroying them. Here, how to combat the season’s biggest offenders.
Cat’s Meow: Iris Apfel
Our latest Cat’s Meow, the indomitable, hoopty doopty Iris Apfel. See the feature…
Mr. Blasberg’s Etiquette: Table Manners
Few know etiquette like writer Derek Blasberg, aka Mr. Blasberg. The bon vivant just released Very Classy, his second tome on social graces, and we asked him to impart his wisdom on all things polite. We’ll be posting a few of his tips, especially during the holidays. Here, basic table manners. 1. Cell phones should […]
We ♥ Honolulu
Mahalo! We just opened our boutique on Waikiki Beach and are having fun exploring everything that Honolulu has to offer. It’s always an endless summer… 1. Fulfill your Blue Crush fantasies at the Hans Hedemann Surf School where you’re promised to ride a wave. 2. Cool down with shaved iced at Matsumoto’s. (We recommend the […]
Spotlight On: Jack Siegel
Jack Siegel, born on the Fourth of July, captures American beauty through his photography — whether it’s an intimate portrait or abstract landscape. See the feature…
To Do: Iman Hariri-Kia Show
There’s not much more you need than a girl and her guitar. Especially when that girl is singer Iman Hariri-Kia. On Saturday, December 3, she is playing the Village’s Bitter End, where legends like Les Paul, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan have headlined.
Playlist: DJ Scilla
DJ Scilla has a strict regimen for editing her playlists. “I play it in my car for a week — if I don’t skip any songs, it’s good.” Here, Scilla’s fast-forward-proof picks. Hear them now on
Book of the Week: The Architecture of Happiness
Can the color of your walls or the curve of your couch affect your psyche? Can the shape and style of your rooms be curative? In The Architecture of Happiness, Alain de Botton argues yes.
Word of Mouth: Roger Vivier at Aguttes
Everyone from Josephine Baker and Queen Elizabeth II to Catherine Deneuve and Cary Grant walked in Roger Vivier’s shoes. He was known for the pilgrim buckle pump, over-the-top thigh-high creations and kick-starting fashion’s obsession with the stiletto. If you’re a fan, over 400 of the famed designer’s shoes and paper collages are being auctioned at […]
Word of Mouth: Lennon’s To-Do List
There is something delightfully voyeuristic about the to-do lists of public figures. That’s why this list of chores by John Lennon is so compelling (and perhaps also why it’s selling for $3000). From the books he wants to read to humdrum tasks like waiting for the cable guy, it’s an intimate look at an icon’s […]
Style Tip: The Tights-Shoe Balance
Sometimes, it’s just too cold to go bare-legged, especially for winter holiday parties. Good thing sheer black tights are back and look great with everything from classic black satin pumps or metallic strappy sandals to colorful velvet styles. For day, opaque matte gray or black tights work with booties, boots and pumps alike.
Best Dressed: Veronica Beard(s)
What are the chances? The design duo behind Veronica Beard are sisters-in-law Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard. Here’s another thing they share — they’re both Best Dressed for holiday.
A Tastemaker’s Fall Getaway: Hilary Newsom
Hilary Newsom, president of PlumpJack, shares her ideal getaway. See the feature…
Entrepreneur: Julie Macklowe
From hedge fund to startup — all while keeping up with a toddler, vbeauté’s Julie Macklowe navigates entrepreneurial waters with style and boundless energy. We asked her how she does it. See the feature….
Tory Entertains: Thanksgiving Dinner
Between Tory’s family recipes and chef Dana Minuta’s new takes on the classics, Thanksgiving will be particularly delicious this year.
Spotlight On: Julian Niccolini
Julian Niccolini is as famous as his restaurant, The Four Seasons. Here, he shares all his secrets, from the best seat to that signature pink puff of cotton candy. Here, Julian on the Four Seasons…
Book of the Week: Sophie and The City
Meet Sophie, the inquisitive young heroine of The Super Adventures of Sophie and The City. In her seersucker Ralph Lauren dress and Reva flats, she traipses through her father’s NYC office — a stylish and lovingly veiled peek inside Conde Nast’s 4 Times Square, where author Kelly Florio Kasouf’s own father Steve Florio was a […]
Entrepreneur: John McDonald
From his foodie-favorite restaurants — Lure Fishbar, MercBar, B&B Winepub and Chinatown Brasserie — to Tasting Table and EBOOST, John McDonald just wants everyone to eat and live well. We spent 10 minutes with the restaurant and media entrepreneur. See the feature…. To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, we will be posting interviews with big thinkers, so […]
Inspiration: Leopard
With Andy Warhol on her arm, Edie Sedgwick was the poster girl for New York’s ultra cool Sixties art scene. She was known as much for her signature leopard coat as she was for her short hair and strong brows. Edie is an enduring style icon and a good argument for adding a little leopard […]
Spotlight On: Samantha Ronson
DJ Samantha Ronson has music in her genes — she’s the daughter of Ann Dexter-Jones, step-daughter of Foreigner’s Mick Jones and sister to siblings Charlotte and Mark. For Tory’s recent book party for Mindy Kaling’s Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me, Samantha titled her old-school playlist “You’re Hanging Out with Mindy.”