Magazines are currently going through a rough patch because the digital era is taking over the world. That’s why I found it so reassuring when I came across an article titled 150 Years of Harper’s Bazaar by writer Stephen Mooallem who has done a superb job of researching and reporting on this exciting anniversary.
I'll admit, being from the Midwest, I'm a bit ashamed I had not known so much about Mainbocher previous to my visit to the Chicago History Museum who is showcasing the exhibit, "Making Mainbocher: The First American Couturier". Bocher was from Chicago's West Side and made quite an impact on fashion.
This is Part II of the blog that was posted on Wednesday, March 1st where we described a visit to the Rolling Stones Exhibitionism that is currently in Manhattan until Sunday, March 12th.
I had been hearing about The Rolling Stones Exhibitionism for some time before I decided to bite the bullet and go. However, my first step was to look at the Stones’ website and see how to get to the obscure spot, 775 Washington Street, where Exhibitionism was taking place.
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The year 2016 saw one change after another. The election of President Donald Trump was at the top of the list, followed by a number of day-to-day events, such as: Uber eroding the dominance of Yellow Cabs, the popularity of Airbnb and its effect on the hotel industry, and the growing interest in online shopping vs. traditional stores.
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We are fortunate to work with incredibly talented people from all over the country. From our manufacturing partners in Pennsylvania and Michigan to our talented bloggers in New York, we can honestly say that we work with the best of the best.
Over the years we've been lucky to partner with Patrick O'Connor, a brilliant and accomplished photographer, and the result is many of the images you see on our website.
Before last year, I had always thought a spa day consisted of a massage or a facial or some other body or skincare treatment. It was only last year that I fully understood the European meaning of a spa.
Our favorite travel blogger, Travel Fashion Girl, gave Adea a great shout-out in her new video: "The ultimate packing hack! Traveling for one week 5kg only."
As the end of 2016 approached we took a look at our bucket list and decided it was time to visit the New York Botanical Garden and see its exciting and special Train Show which is celebrating it’s 25th year here. The event was from November 19th to January 16th. Take note for next year.
In the Big Apple, folks really know how to party at Christmas. I saw this firsthand at a terrific birthday/holiday celebration in a club on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Not that long after the New Year festivities end, the hearts begin to appear and the talk of love, soul mates and dinner dates begin to pop up. Yet, what about those that do not have someone they want to spend this day with or simply may not be interested in the events that surround this particular day?
Even now, weeks after his death, there seems to be a lot of ambivalence about 90-year-old Fidel Castro. Some feel he was a great man who rescued his island country from the despotic Fulgencio Batista and offered its citizens a better existence, specifically: a lifetime of free health and education benefits.
