Yuletide songs to keep your guests in the spirit for hours… Listen now on Spotify. Playlist The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire) — James Taylor featuring Toots Thielemans It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas — Michael Bublé Santa Baby — Eartha Kitt & Henri René Little Drummer Boy — Ray […]
“Consider buying gifts for loved ones that give back or are better for the environment. The gesture is all the more meaningful if it is helping others.”
The average American gains between 4 and 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s a scary statistic. Parties, family gatherings, stress, alcohol and fatigue are all culprits of the binge. Being inundated with goodies — gingerbread cookies fresh from the oven, caramel covered anything and (my all time favorite) pecan pie with vanilla ice cream — is also a factor, generating (a feeling of ) nostalgia for a time when we were young, happy, well cared for and well fed.
Family and friends are gathering for an early Christmas dinner. See what’s on the menu…
A new artist we’re excited about— Lianne La Havas. Listen to “No Room for Doubt” for a moment of zen during the holiday rush.
“If you feel good, you look good. Set up a situation and then distract everyone so they are not focused on having their picture taken. Something that is fun where everyone is laughing and feeling good!”
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.”
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 […]
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.
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.
Our latest Cat’s Meow, the indomitable, hoopty doopty Iris Apfel. See the feature…
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 […]
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 […]
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…
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.
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
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Hilary Newsom, president of PlumpJack, shares her ideal getaway. See the feature…
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….