More than a ‘Hound Dog’
Maybe it’s the droopy eyes. Or the ears down to there. Or the mournful expression that says, “Here I am. Now love me.” But…
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A tale of love and loss under the sun
There is no way to predict what a day will bring. If there were, perhaps we could shape the effects of time, but such…
Read MoreApril 2013 Pet of the Month
Remember Eddie – the vibrant Jack Russell Terrier who could evaporate Dr. Frasier Crane’s exasperations with a long stare on NBC’s “Frasier”? Eddie, meet…
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Garden of edible delights
By Andrea Kennedy Centuries of artists have depicted the elm tree in historic and pastoral painting as a symbol of nature’s humble nobility. Chef…
Read MorePet of the month
Herein we introduce our Pet of the Month feature, spotlighting a pooch or kitty from the SPCA of Westchester. Our first poster boy really…
Read MoreRelationships reign at the whelk
In the changing tides of the restaurant industry, The Whelk is relatively nascent at 15 months. But spend an evening there and you’ll swear…
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Abboud on the Move
By Andrea Kennedy Joseph Abboud has had many a role and name during his more than 30 years in the men’s fashion industry –…
Read MorePinup imagery continues to inspire
By Mary Shustack Photography by Bob Rozycki It might be on a mug, or perhaps even a coaster. It could be the subject of…
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The (rated) X factor
By Sam Barron For guys, it’s become a rite of passage – the very first film you saw with boobies. For me, that came…
Read MoreTouched by the sun: Dazzle shines, warms – and burns
What makes someone or something dazzling? Is it virtuosity, or a kind of sleight-of-hand, an act of manipulation? Maybe it’s a little of both.
Read MoreSold on sizzle
For 18 years, Stevens has helped clients ranging from financial firms to pharmaceutical companies to nightclubs make the transition from like to love as CEO of MSCO. He’s had a lot of time to think about what makes an individual or a corporation a dazzling sell.
Read MoreAnything but unmentionable
This month, cue your partner to stuff your holiday stocking with something that’s sensual and useful – Cosabella’s holiday collection of lingerie. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, right?
Read MoreSimon Says…it’s time to sparkle
Simon Teakle began his career in the fine jewelry business working for major auction houses at age 25 in London and hasn’t looked back. Recently, he’s changed direction by opening his own business in a coveted retail nook just off Greenwich Avenue. The charming shop, with its large-scale black-and-white photographs and salon-style seating, is an essential stop for holiday shopping, whether you’re looking to spend $250 or $250,000 (or much more).
Read MoreHospitality, with a very stylish twist
Web summary: A mix of the cutting-edge and the comfortable, The J House in Greenwich is a boutique hotel with countless amenities.
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A dazzling legacy
Doris Duke, the American heiress and philanthropist, created a Hawaiian retreat called Shangri La in the late 1930s. The elaborate exploration of Islamic arts was ahead of its time – and continues to dazzle decades after it was built.
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Dressing up Fido
Now that the weather has turned cool, I’m starting to plan the holiday photo shoot. We’ve added several pets to the family pack since last year, so I see great potential. Several of my suggestions – all of us gathered around the dog sled wearing fake antlers and dressing up as shepherds and sheep – have been met with skepticism from the two-legged pack members. My practical husband likes the traditional in-front-of-the-tree portrait, and my son thinks we should drape ourselves with multi-colored flashing lights. But my daughter and me? We’re pet dressers to the core.
Read MoreFALLING FOR AUTUMN
Romantic November enters with falling leaves and exits with falling snow, so keep transitional fall fashion all about luxe comfort. (After all, it’s the last month stylish New Englanders cherish before we start to look like we’re all wearing the same oversized black sleeping bag jacket).
Read More007 LEAVES US SHAKEN AND STIRRED
James Bond, who celebrates his 50th anniversary in films with the release of “Skyfall” Nov. 9, is a man’s fantasy of a man the way Mr. Darcy is a woman’s fantasy of a man.
Read More“If you had it to do all over again, what would you do?”
“If I had to do it all over again in public relations, I would start out at the top. I would abolish all No….
Read MoreFall Fashion Week faves
Fashion Week came and went, but we’ll always have the pictures. Here’s a look into some of my week’s most glamorous and hippest highlights.
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