by Stephanie Block If life is made up of choices, then St. Tropez is life at its most choice. From the yacht-studded harbor to one of the most famous nightclubs on the Riviera, who knew that this quiet fishing village could put the ay yi yi in high season? The purrr in supermodel? But if…
by Nicole Rinn I silently berated myself for my choice of apparel as I stumbled down Mission Street in San Francisco on an unusually warm September afternoon. My long black skirt seemed to suck in the oppressive heat. Lola Gallery, where up-and-coming fashion designer Jude Gabbard y Muñoz is an Artist in Residence, was a…
by Melissa Josue Even if you’re not taking a transatlantic journey to a tropical resort or flying to Alaska in the winter, staying comfortable and getting rest on any length flight is essential for a fresh-faced arrival. But sleeping upright against the constant hum of a commercial jet engine is often far from easy. While…
by Lori Virella Lori Virella has seen it all when it comes to hair color—and with nearly ten years of experience, she’s practically a color guru! Lori got her start apprenticing at Vidal Sassoon Salon, with whom she worked for four years, first in Scottsdale and Beverly Hills, then at the Sassoon Academy, and finally…
If Florence is art heaven, then consider C. Madeleine’s heaven for vintage couture and designer fashion. C. Madeleine’s Florida boutique boasts the country’s largest collection of dazzling clothing and accessories from the past century. History is seen here through the eyes of style icons like Coco Chanel, Emilio Pucci, and Diane von Furstenberg. Don’t be…
by Melissa Josue Some women, when diagnosed with breast cancer, decide to travel the world on a grand adventure. Alexandra Alznauer took time off to renovate her apartment and started volunteering. My aunt Carlotta began a yearly pilgrimage to Lourdes in France. But the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund’s clients, many without health insurance or too…
by Stephanie Block She has a good name, the kind that sounds exotic—like a place to meet in Buenos Aires or a type of dance. Meet me later at Cari Borja and we’ll do the Cariborja! Of course, to be official, we have to tack those last few letters on at the end (PhD), and…