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…
by Roxanne Van Leuven It’s that time of year again, when you reluctantly put away your summer dresses and dig through your drawers for your warm winter woolies. The cold season is fast upon us, but this year’s hottest look will give you anything but the winter blues! With the uniform styling of the marching…
Inspired by the world’s most coveted spice, investment banker turned fashion designer Priya Saraswati and creative partner, designer Yugala Priti, created Saffron Rare Threads. Their divine guidance comes from the unique and worldly spice saffron—originally used to dye lace, linen, and silk, and worth its weight in gold. Their styles incorporate hints of the exotic,…
With locations in Atlanta, New York City, and Miami, Social Diva is a free e-mail newsletter and website that keeps subscribers in the know about what to do and where to go in these cities. When Peg’s not hosting a fabulous Social Diva soiree, you can find her chilling in the Hamptons or sipping cocktails…
by Stephanie Block “There have been several Duchesses of Westminster—but there is only one Chanel!” This was French designer Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel’s (1883- 1971) answer to the proposal of marriage from the Duke of Westminster. Like Jane Austen, the only marriage she entertained was to her art. Poor Duke. But history’s consolation to him…
by Mary D. Sanford I was on the first leg of my three-month academic sabbatical, a whirlwind tour of the best college-level reading programs in the United States. Fourteen colleges, eleven states, and two suitcases, each large enough to contain a mini Barcalounger—or two. “Be prepared” is my travel motto. Be gracious. Bring gifts to…