For an inside look into the Cannes Film Festival which runs through May 22, we turned to Hollywood authors Amanda Goldberg and Ruthanna Hopper, who use the legendary film festival as the setting for their new novel, Beneath a Starlet Sky. See the feature…
In honor of National Pet Month, here is a photo of Tory and her brother, Jamie with their German Shepherd Donde. Simone, the Siamese cat, obviously had somewhere else to be…. Who was your childhood pet?
What will Katie Couric’s next move be? The departing CBS anchor certainly has a world of wisdom at her fingertips, thanks to her new book, The Best Advice I Ever Got, a compilation of inspiring nuggets from her famous friends. Here are our favorite 10 pieces of advice. What’s the best piece of advice you […]
We need a ten-gallon hat just to hold a list of Lynn Wyatt’s Texas-sized accomplishments. Here, the style icon, legendary philanthropist and major league hostess shares the secrets to her success. Think martial arts, a little Alice Munro and a Texan’s can-do spirit.
Joe Zee, Elle’s Creative Director, has now added reality star to his resume. On his show All On the Line, he gives real, honest advice to fledgling and struggling designers. We asked him who taught him everything he knows about fashion and more. Watch the season finale of All on the Line tonight on the […]
The Look: A great dress. Deceptively simple, ultra chic. Perfect for summer. Style Tip: Sometimes it really is as easy as slipping into a beautiful dress. For summer, it’s all about choosing a look with a flattering silhouette and a bold color or print. Our Isobel Dress packs a punch of color and works with […]
Before Ari Onassis, before Jack Kennedy, there was Bev — Beverley Corbin, Jr., a Harvard student and early flame of a teenaged Jacqueline Bouvier. On Thursday, Christie’s New York will auction off 22 private letters from Jackie to Bev, one telegram and a photograph of the pair for an estimated $25,000-$35,000. Even at 16, Jackie […]
We’re obsessed with stylist Tabitha Simmons‘ shoe collection. Between fashion shoots for magazines and running her kids to school, she walked us through the spring line-up and offered up some styling tips. Read more…
What’s on the menu for a French-inspired weekend lunch? Croque Madame and Chocolate Mousse.
Fresh oysters, fried chicken and late night snacks till 2 am — we’ve found our go-to summer restaurant. Chef Andrew Carmellini and his partners Josh Pickard and Luke Ostrom just opened The Dutch, equal parts cafe, bistro and tavern.
Fittingly, funnyman Woody Allen is about to release his 41st film, Midnight in Paris, at the Cannes Film Festival. In fact, it opens the festival today. Allen may be synonymous with a certain kind of New York wit, but the film is very French — First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has a noticeable cameo as a […]
Are you a daddy’s girl? Psychologist Dr. Peggy Drexler digs deep into the nature of the father-daughter relationship in her fascinating new book, Our Fathers, Ourselves: Daughters, Fathers, and the Changing American Family. In it, Drexler tackles complex issues such as the evolving role of today’s father, the importance of a daughter’s relationship with the […]
There’s nothing quite like the bond between mother and son (just ask Tory and her three boys). Here, a look at some of the most celebrated mothers and sons through the years. See the feature…
CBS Sunday Morning‘s Rita Braver has interviewed presidents, heads of state and celebrities of every stripe. The Emmy-winner and former White House correspondent has also been one on one with some of the world’s most famous moms. Her own greatest achievement? Motherhood and, now, grandmotherhood. See the feature…
Designer Kara Ross‘s favorite thing to do? Spending time with her daughters Drew and Avery. Here, Kara, a childhood friend of Tory’s, is wearing the Evelina Tunic; Drew is wearing the See the feature…
We caught up with designer and runway stylist Tabitha Simmons on one very busy day as she went from her childrens’ school to Vogue to the Met Ball — looking incredible the entire way.
Mike D, MCA and Ad-Rock may be all grown up, but 25 years later, the Beastie Boys are still licensed to ill. Their latest, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, officially out today, brings an undeniable funk while remaining true to the lo-fi polish and smart-aleck lyrics their fans crave. We’re fans (favorite album — Paul’s […]
Few events in fashion are as anticipated as tonight’s annual Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The dresses, the red carpet, the double air-kisses — it’s all there. We talked fashion history with Harold Koda, the Costume Institute’s Curator in Charge, and got his take on Alexander McQueen. Tonight’s gala celebrates the […]
“My parents raised me with the knowledge that the world is a miraculous place, a place that is waiting to be explored. I want to pass this sense of wanderlust on to my boys and give them the curiosity that was passed on to me. I have incredible memories of exploring Venetian canals and alleyways […]
It’s not quite the Factory but the 1880s Lexington Avenue townhouse where Andy Warhol created the Campbell’s Soup and Dollar Bill series just sold. In 1959, Warhol paid $60,000 for the home he shared with his mother. The recent asking price was $4.295 million. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Heights home where Truman Capote penned both Breakfast […]
Lightning-quick wit is clearly something Leandra Medine, The Man Repeller, inherited from her mother, Laura, and grandmother Leyla. We spent an afternoon with them and laughed at their easy, funny banter. Leandra wore Tory’s Christelle Dress with a Tibi jacket; Laura wore the Petula Dress with a Valentino jacket, and Leyla wore the Winnie Coat with a Valentino blouse and Armani scarf.
Photographed by Noa Griffel in New York City The Man Repeller shares great style and a sense of humor with her mother Laura and grandmother Leyla. My mother is… my #1 fan. I’m hers too. My favorite thing to do with my mother and grandmother is… go to Nespresso. Go cafe-chic’ing! There was a cafe […]
Equal parts beauty, brains and heart, supermodel Christy Turlington Burns is raising global awareness about the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). Here, she talks about what inspired her to film the documentary No Woman, No Cry, which debuts on Oprah’s OWN network on May 7th. See the feature…
We love Serena Altschul’s segments on CBS Sunday Morning so we jumped at the chance to interview her about graduating from MTV to CBS, her insider’s take on the Tribeca Film Festival (she’s a board member) and her love for the New York City subway ….
Michelle Monaghan looked lovely and ready for spring in Tory’s Quinn dress. How lovely? She made Vogue’s 10 Best Dressed. (Tory did, too!)
Style Tip: Michelle showed how versatile this chic bohemian dress can be. Adding a high, skinny heel and a hot pink clutch transforms the Quinn into a stylish option for evening.