Book of the Week: Tender is the Night
Every once in a while, it feels right to pull out the classics we read in high school. Tender is the Night is one of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s finest, and upon every subsequent reading, you pick up something new.
Every once in a while, it feels right to pull out the classics we read in high school. Tender is the Night is one of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s finest, and upon every subsequent reading, you pick up something new.
Slim Aaron’s photo courtesy of photographersgallery.com
Kirna Zabete’s Sarah Easley and Beth Buccini are Best Dressed in resort.
What’s the best antidote to all this snow? Hot chocolate, of course. Here, our top 10 spots to grab a cup. City Bakery New York, NY We’re not just biased (it’s around the corner from our office)—City Bakery has the perfect marshmallow-to-cocoa ratio. Mindy’s Hot Chocolate Chicago, IL It’s the coziest place in Chicago. […]
Q: I’m the family cruise director during the holidays. It’s exhausting making sure everyone is happy all the time. I just want to relax. — Vanessa, Boston A: Vanessa, the only way to break out of an expected role is to just do it! Be yourself and enjoy! Have a question for New York […]
Can you spot Tory in this cross-stitch by artist Elsa Hansen? We met Elsa through Van Neistat, who filmed our holiday message, and she shared her very cool, unique “hobby” with us—a giant cross-stitch of her favorite pop culture characters. It features everyone from Queen Elizabeth I to Dee-Lite to Forrest Gump.
SHOE CARE GUIDE Leather We recommend spraying leather shoes and boots with a treatment like Meltonian before wearing. Remove salt stains during the winter by dabbing a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water. Wipe clean with a water-soaked rag and air dry away from any heat source. Remove scuff marks by dipping a […]
Looking for the perfect gift for a music lover? Pick-up Jay-Z’s Decoded. It’s personal; it’s fascinating; it’s not your average music memoir.
Uberta Zambeletti, owner Milan’s concept boutique Wait and See, is our Best Dressed in resort’s bold color and print.
Ever wondered what happened to traditions like leaving a calling card, visiting penny arcades and giving your best friend a beaded friendship pin? In The Huffington Post columnist Lesley M. M. Blume’s new book, Let’s Bring Back , covers them all, including newer bygone miscellany (like CBGB and Polaroids). As the book puts it, it’s […]
Ikat lovers, unite. More than 60 pieces of Central Asian ikat-print clothing from the 19th Century are on view at the Textile Museum in Washington D.C. The exhibition explores the rich history and intricate technique behind this bold pattern–one of our favorites.
For art lovers, the first week of December means one thing: Art Basel. From December 2 to 5, art world heavies and celebrities converge on Miami Beach for a glamorous swirl of art, parties and serious holiday shopping (for art, that is). Among this year’s must-sees are Jennifer Rubell’s Goldilocks-inspired brunch installation “Just Right” where […]
Cecil Beaton: The Art of Scrapbook is a must-have for any fan of fashion and photography. It’s an artful melange of Beaton’s photographs, letters, magazine tears and musings and is a direct glimpse of what inspired him. Here, pages from the book, as well as Tory’s own collection of Beaton tomes.
Q: There are so many parties and events this time of year. I feel pulled in too many directions. How do I decline graciously? — Cassie, Dallas A: Cassie, it is more gracious to decline when first asked than to cancel at the last minute. Before accepting, look at your calendar with an eye […]
Illustrator, author and publisher Leanne Shapton stumbled upon a tree catalogue published by the Canadian Forestry Branch in 1917. Seeing the beauty in these straightforward landscape pictures, she translated them into her own The Native Trees of Canada. Here, a few paintings from the book.
We’re all aglow in the office today as we unveil our holiday windows, a Lite-Brite reindeer. “Lite-Brite was my favorite game as a child, and the colors perfectly capture the colors of Tory’s holiday and resort collections,” says window designer Zack Dobbins.
Fashion lovers, take note. Balenciaga: Spanish Master, an exhibition examining the impact of Spanish culture on the legendary designer, opens today at Queen Sofia Spanish Institute in New York. Conceived by Oscar de la Renta and curated by Vogue‘s Hamish Bowles, the show features more than 70 Balenciaga designs, including such iconic pieces as the 1939 “Infanta” gown […]
History and comedy buffs alike will love John Guare’s highly anticipated A Free Man of Color, which opens tonight at Lincoln Center. Set in the rollicking French-occupied New Orleans in 1801, the play follows Jacques Cornet (played by Jeffrey Wright, for whom Guare created the role), the larger-than-life character, who becomes the town’s richest man […]
Best Dressed Kelly Framel, a.k.a. The Glamourai, puts her own sophisticated spin on Tory’s Bow Blouse.
Keith Richards is the stuff of legend—and not just rock ‘n’ roll. His new book Life honestly tells the story behind every song and real life drama of this Rolling Stone, from snipping the sixth string of his guitar to create a whole new sound to falling in love with his best friend’s girl to […]
Why we love it:A red lip is shorthand for glamour and confidence — and it’s especially appropriate during the holidays. Beauty tip: Even rouge novices can dabble. If you’re new to red, try a gloss. It’s sheer, non-committal and easy to pull off. If you’re more experienced, try a lip stain — it looks modern […]
We just received Harper’s Bazaar’s chic new tome Fashion: Your Guide to Personal Style. We love the gold cover, take-away size and fabulous tips inside.
For decades, the stylish world has been fascinated by Gloria Vanderbilt—muse, designer and author (sometimes racily so). These days, Vanderbilt is usually found at her easel, creating Impressionistic paintings, lithographs, collages and “dream boxes.” Turns out, her style is as colorful as her life, both of which you can glimpse in her new book The […]