Wish List: David Netto
What’s the best way to add a little zip to your interior? Red, says David Netto, Creative Director of Maclaren Nursery and Wall Street Journal contributing editor. Find out what else is on his summer wish list. See the feature…
Book of the Week: Hamptons Gardens
Every Memorial Day, New Yorkers begin their traditional summer weekend migration pattern — to Montauk, Southampton and other chic points on the eastern tip of Long Island. A perfect hostess gift or coffee table read would be Hamptons Gardens. From minimalist landscapes in Amagansett to the lush greenery of the famed Grey Gardens, above, the […]
Word of Mouth: The Book of Mormon
High-brow and low-brow theater-lovers have found common ground. Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the unapologetically irreverent duo behind South Park, have created The Book of Mormon, which critics are calling the best musical of the century (granted, the century is only a decade old, but still…). Eugene O’Neill, the famed playwright and Nobel Laureate whose […]
Inspiration: Anouk Aimée
Between the film fests and talk of summer blockbusters, we’ve got movies on the mind — especially the chic kind, like those from the French New Wave that gave us actresses like Jean Seberg, Catherine Deneuve, Anna Karina and Anouk Aimée. Aimée, above, brought a certain stylish savoir-faire to both her acting and her look […]
Spotlight On: Cannes Film Festival
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…
Spotlight On: National Pet Month
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?
Book of the Week: The Best Advice I Ever Got
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 […]
Cat’s Meow: Lynn Wyatt
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.
Spotlight On: Joe Zee
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 […]
Style Tip: Summer Dressing
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 […]
Word of Mouth: Jackie’s Love Letters
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 […]
Spotlight On: Tabitha Simmons
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…
Recipes: A French Weekend Lunch
What’s on the menu for a French-inspired weekend lunch? Croque Madame and Chocolate Mousse.
To Do: The Dutch
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.
Word of Mouth: Midnight in Paris
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 […]
Spotlight On: Dr. Peggy Drexler
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 […]
Spotlight On: Mothers & Sons
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…
Mother’s Day: Rita Braver
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…
Mother’s Day: Kara Ross
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…
Day in the Life: Tabitha Simmons
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.
Word of Mouth: Beastie Boys
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 […]
Spotlight On: Harold Koda
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 […]
Tory On: Inspiring My Boys
“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 […]
Word of Mouth: Fame Slept Here
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 […]