These days’ fashion designers are putting their personal stamp on much more than clothing and accessories. Some, like Guess owners Maurice, Paul and Armand Marciano, are getting behind spirits and wine with the purchase of a landmark L.A. liquor store. Others like Roberto Cavalli are into opening nightclubs. Still others … Read more
So, if you’re like me, you’ve been thinking that this summer’s blockbusters aren’t up to par and with ticket prices to see a first run film out of control, the experience is a bit of a letdown. Summer is all about smash hits and top-grossers, but this summer hasn’t delivered. … Read more
In Grand Cayman you can snorkel with stingrays; Costa Maya, in Mexico, attracts thousands of cruise passengers for kayaking and windsurfing; and in Barcelona, wine tasting and Basilica tours take center stage. These are just the tip of the iceberg (glaciers, fjords and rainforests, too) as far as the assortment … Read more
It’s true that when the weather’s steamy, many celebrities choose to retreat to the private pools of their multi-million dollar estates. Others, however, seek fun in the sun on the sandy shore of a picture-perfect beach. Some, like Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, build sand castles with their kids. Athletic … Read more
The March release of Harmony Korine’s crime thriller Spring Breakers saw Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez playing against type as two college-age co-eds who decide to rob a Floridian convenience store in order to pay for their spring break vacation. Calamity ensues as the party girls are left to the … Read more
When the “Winter Party” people plan an end of winter party every year in Miami Beach, the word “party” is taken seriously. This year no less than 12 parties were planned over a 5 day span. That’s an average of more than 2 parties a day in case you flunked … Read more
Park City, Utah is a stunning vacation spot any time of year, but the sleepy ski town truly comes to life in January during the Sundance Film Festival. Every year Hollywood’s hottest stars board Southwest flights with their warmest winter gear, ready to premiere films and party in a very … Read more
It’s a well-known fact that celebrities enjoy the best of the best, and never more so than when they’re pampering themselves. Whether they’ve been forced to endure an excruciatingly long day on set, countless hours of interviews or painful moments in a makeup chair, the jet set fully believe in … Read more
Though September sadly signifies the end of summer, celebrity children are lucky enough that their parents can afford to take them away wherever and whenever. However, even A-list mothers like Heidi Klum and Victoria Beckham know that they have to take relatively quick trips so that their offspring don’t miss … Read more
There’s never enough time in Berlin to see and do everything but I thought I’d give it my best shot recently on a whirlwind weekend in the German capital. A friend told me about an interesting neighborhood that she likened to the “SoHo of Berlin” called the Hackesche Hofe in … Read more
The shoreline of Lake Como, Italy, like the lake itself, is nothing short of overwhelming—the green of the untouched mountains, the centuries old villas, the hidden, almost magical grottos—it’s almost too much to handle. Taking in all of the beauty and majesty, you can’t help but wonder why anyone would … Read more
Spotted: Kate Beckinsale toting her cute pooch all over London in an adorable brown carrier with pink trim. I don’t know what’s cuter: the dog or the bag. The carrier is an original deluxe by Sherpa, a pet owner’s must have, especially when it comes to travel. Sherpa is the … Read more
Do you have a friend with a treasure chest tucked under his bed, immaculately lined with comics tucked in protective sleeves? If so, this friend is probably a nerd. He’s probably watched each of the original Star Wars movies annually, or maybe swivels in his office chair pretending he’s on … Read more
A-listers always know what’s hot, which is why summer is such a suitable time for a celebrity wedding. But it also translates well for the hoi polloi, as those who decide to tie the knot in June, July or August are savvy enough to realize that tropical locations are picture-perfect … Read more
I see London, I see France, I see Marilyn’s underpants … There’s little doubt of Marilyn Monroe’s predominance as America’s iconic sex symbol. One of the most timeless and well-known images of Marilyn has her standing over the subway grates in a white halter dress as the wind blows her … Read more