10 Iconic Eats
Whether you are hungry for spicy, savory, or sweet, these selections are sure to top the competition. 1. Gelato – Florence, Italy Perhaps the most hotly debated item on our list, gelato is a treat that no traveler visiting Italy can avoid or resist. The well documented difference between gelato and ice cream is the […]
Suites Fit for Royalty
Located in San Diego’s upscale neighborhood of Ranch Santa Fe, features a 5,000-square-foot Hacienda. The estate-styled, private guest home features a new kitchen with modern appliances, three colorful bedrooms with private patios and steam showered bathrooms or large bathtubs, plush living spaces and a private backyard with pool, dining area and outdoor entertaining space. Enhancements to the Hacienda were completed in October 2012 as part of Rancho Valencia’s $30 million […]
Vinotherapy
Cheers to the latest trend in spa treatments. First came the good news that one glass of red wine per day may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and keep the heart doctor away, but did you know that the antioxidants and polyphenols found in wine grapes may help keep the plastic surgeon away […]
What’s Your Weight-Loss Personality
Discover the key to successful weight loss by identifying your weight-loss personality. “I’m shy” Even though we live in a tell-all culture, you’d prefer to keep your weight-loss plans to yourself. Success Rx: Find some form of support that feels good to you. That could mean joining an online dieting group, where you can hide […]
Travel: Cheap & Chic Tips
Know when to book Try and book flights as far in advance as possible. Airlines have a tendency to push prices up as far as 11 months prior to the departure date – savings of around 20% can be made on flights alone by booking in advance. Alternatively, for the spontaneous travellers, we would recommend […]
8 NEW Wedding Trends
1. Mini Wedding Dresses Whether it’s glammed up, vintage or breezy casual, knee-length wedding dresses are more practical and more personalized for today’s bride. As more stores roll out wedding boutiques like J.Crew and White House Black Market, brides can pick up a wedding dress from their favorite retail store. And let’s not forget […]
Make Over Your Look
With so many options out there, it’s not easy knowing exactly which beauty products you should spend your hard-earned cash on. We take the guesswork out of beauty shopping for you—here, a short list of your 10 absolute must-haves: 1. Napolean Perdis, Deluxe Long Black Mascara Double, Black, $22, www.napoleanperdis.com 2. Yves Saint Laurent, Rouge VoluptÇ Perle Silky […]
Beauty From Around the Globe
1. Dead Sea Mud Soap – Handmade in Israel – $9.00 Soothe your skin with the beneficial minerals of famous Dead Sea mud. This bar of olive oil soap is infused with Dead Sea mud. Ten Thousand Villages sources this product from Sindyanna of Galilee, a group of Arab and Jewish women working together to provide […]
Beauty Packing Guide
We’ve laid out a road map to help you successfully pack for each kind of travel destination. Written by Jenny Kleinknecht Packing… one of those necessary tasks we all dread when getting ready for that much anticipated vacation. Whether you are a notorious over-packer or just need to edit out items that aren’t exactly needed […]
A Family Affair: Lanvin Spring 2015
Leave it to the French House of Lanvin to take familial bonds one step further. The label, which celebrated it’s 125th anniversary last year, has always followed the tradition of shooting families and this year enlisted the help of Iconic models and their daughters as well as brothers and a DJ partnership to build its […]