by Sharon Spence Lieb Chiang Mai, Thailand… In my fantasy, I am Keeper of the Royal Elephants for his Majesty, The King of Thailand: “Bring me a female White Elephant,” my King commands. “Sacred and rare, they’re not easily found. I hear they are charmed by purple orchids.” “Your Majesty,” I stammer. “In all my…
by Stephanie Block I am the worst person to write this article. My idea of an outdoor adventure is being approached by an off-leash poodle at the park near my house. Don’t get me wrong—I love the outdoors. I’m glad it’s there. I just don’t feel the need to commune much with its poison oaks…
by Sarah Ruether Like many women, I used to be afraid to travel alone. But when my sister fell back on her promise to show me Chile, I knew that if I wanted to go, I would have to go alone. I had completed my course work for graduate school, and felt the walls of…
by Roxanne Van Leuven, Style Diva A girl’s gotta have great gadgets, and our Style Diva recommends these Top Ten! 1.iPod with Video The innovative iPod has improved yet again, making tiresome travel and weary work commutes a thing of the past. Whether you’re in the mood for music, movies or you’re simply desperate to…
by Stephanie Block That’s “doe-say” Vida for all you non-Portuguese speakers. The language of Brazil translates very well with Jordan Veatch-Goffi’s exciting new athletic wear collection, Ativa. I met up with designer Jordan V. where else? A posh health club. She was dressed in her signature digs, that tell-tale Doce Vida bright piping in relief…
by Madeleine Zinn It’s easy to miss A La Folie if you’re not looking for it. The upscale lingerie store is mysteriously tucked away in a rather nondescript area of Oakland, CA. Far enough from the hustle and bustle of Cal Berkeley’s main campus and not quite in Rockridge or Temescal, A La Folie is…
by Mona Brooks, Photo Diva Mona Brooks’ Top Ten Photography Tips: 1) The window light falling on the cabana boy on your bed in the morning works wonders if you look where the light falls on him. If you don’t like it, move around or have him move. This works for natural or artificial lighting….