Mahjong Is So Hot Right Now

Lifestyle

Mahjong is having a real moment. What used to be your grandmother’s Tuesday game is now the thing everyone wants at a dinner party, a weekend house, or a pool day. The tiles are beautiful, the sets are collectible, and the whole ritual of it feels like the antidote to another night on our phones. […]

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Fairmont Spa Century Plaza relaxation lounge with curved white ceiling

A Spa Day at the Fairmont Century Plaza: What to Wear and the Vitamin C and Retinol Serums to Know

Fashion

This post contains affiliate links. If you shop through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Shop the Post ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampoules Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum Shani Darden Retinol Reform Serum CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Robe Dearfoams Fireside Shearling Slippers There is nothing better than a spa day with friends to reset a busy week. We spent an afternoon at the Fairmont Spa Century Plaza in Century City, and it […]

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SSENSE Sale: The Deep-Discount Designer Edit

Fashion Great Finds

This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you. The SSENSE sale is where wish-list pieces go quietly, one size at a time – and this season’s designer markdowns run deep. This is our standing edit of the sale’s best finds at up […]

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Net-a-Porter Sale: The Deep-Discount Designer Edit

Fashion Great Finds

This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you. There is a particular thrill to a Net-a-Porter markdown: the piece that sat on the wish list all season, suddenly within reach. This is our standing edit of the sale’s deepest designer discounts – […]

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Brunello Cucinelli dark-brown shell and suede sneakers

The Sneakers Guide: Polished Pairs, Everyday Classics and Athletic Shoes

Shoes

The slender brown Brunello runner and the cushioned New Balance 1080 do not belong in the same decision. One changes how cream trousers look; the other is a road-running choice. This edit separates the outfit shoe from the activity shoe so a sporty-looking photograph does not make the choice for you. Start with a slimmer shoe for tailoring , retro pairs for denim , slip-ons or actual road-running models . This is […]

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Khaite Miriam beige calfskin ballet flats

The Flats Guide: Ballet Flats, Mary Janes and Loafers for Every Outfit

Fashion Shoes

The gathered beige Miriam , red embellished Sofia and black Jordaan loafer offer three different ways to finish the same plain outfit. Decide whether the shoe should soften the hem, supply the color or add structure. Being flat is not proof that any of them will be comfortable on your foot. Compare ballet flats , Mary Janes , loafers or pointed shapes against trousers and skirts you already own. This is […]

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The Sweater Guide: Cardigans, Crewnecks and High-Neck Knits for Work and Weekends

Fashion

I have the cropped ANRABESS polo-collar sweater in chocolate brown, tan and navy. That is my own repeat purchase in this guide. Its open collar and shorter hem are the starting point; the other knits below are comparisons when you want a different neckline, fabric or length. Choose the gap in your wardrobe first: a crewneck under a jacket , a cardigan instead of one , a high neck for cooler days or the collared shape I keep buying . Check […]

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NYC Holiday Travel: What to Wear and Dinner at the Polo Bar

Travel

What to wear for holiday travel to NYC is really two questions: what keeps you comfortable outside, and what feels right for dinner. These New York photos show the skyline from Central Park, holiday wreaths, trees beneath a chandelier and dinner at the Polo Bar. A warm daytime outfit and one polished evening change cover […]

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London winter holidays on a snowy mews

London Winter Holidays: What to Do and Wear

Travel

London winter holidays call for a warmer suitcase than a summer museum-and-shopping trip. The snowy mews in these photographs show one winter evening, not a promise of snow when you go. For a holiday weekend, pack for the forecast and build the day around one festive plan, with somewhere warm to stop between walks. Photo […]

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What to wear in the Scottish Highlands: painted drawing-room ceiling at The Fife Arms

What to Wear in the Scottish Highlands

Fashion Travel

What to wear in the Scottish Highlands starts with layers, not a different outfit for every photograph. My Scotland photos include a beautiful painted drawing-room ceiling at The Fife Arms, a hotel room, breakfast and water running through the landscape. I would pack for the day outside, then make a small change for dinner: a cardigan , […]

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Amalfi Coast hillside houses

What to Wear on Vacation in Italy

Fashion Jewelry Travel

What to wear on vacation in Italy depends on the trip. For the Amalfi Coast, think of a wardrobe that can handle a walk through hillside streets, a beach afternoon and dinner overlooking the water. A few dresses, comfortable shoes and a light layer do more than a suitcase full of outfits that only work […]

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Frank & Eileen Malibu Travel Set in white, flat lay

Frank & Eileen Travel Sets

Fashion Great Finds

Life is a stressful cycle. You can’t consistently stay in one place. Between all the responsibilities and errands you’ll need to run, it’s nowhere near comfortable. With all those wardrobe changes you’ll be hard pressed to find the time to breathe with your hectic schedule. Thankfully, our find in Frank & Eileen can hopefully lessen […]

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Sydney Harbour and Opera House view

What To Do In Australia

Lifestyle Travel

An Australia trip can move from city walks to sandy beaches and an island stay, all within the same suitcase. Our route took us from Sydney to Byron Bay and Hamilton Island, then back to Sydney before the flight home. I would leave enough time in each place to enjoy it rather than make every […]

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Birkenstock Cozumel silky suede toe thong sandals in lilac purple

Birkenstock sandals Lilac Sky Blue

Shoes

I love the idea of wearing an eco friendly good for your feet kind of shoe. For the longest time Birkenstocks have been known as the ugly shoe, but recently they have made some very pretty colors in very pretty designs. My favorite for my spring season are these Birkenstock Cozumel Silky Suede Toe Thong […]

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