Captivatingly charming. Undeniably underrated. Wonderfully welcoming. Marvelously modern. Effortlessly elegant. Seoul was even better than I had imagined. I can’t wait to visit again, and hopefully explore the country beyond Seoul! In speaking with locals and expats...
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An Art (and Luxury) Lover’s Guide to Berlin
You can't escape art in its many forms in the German capital even if you tried. The art, the design, the architecture, the culture, the history, the food, the fashion -- it's omnipresent. This past year, 2019 was a particularly important year for Berlin for many...
Ooh La La! The Ultimate Luxury Gift Guide for Francophiles
Francophiles rejoice! Audrey Hepburn once said, "Paris is always a good idea," and I'm sure any Francophile would agree. I have seen endless gift guides for Francophiles, but I have not seen many that cater to the luxe Francophile -- someone with both luxe and...
Wanderlust and Fashion: Travel-Inspired Clothing and Accessories for Autumn 2016
I love travel. I love fashion. I'm always in the market for travel-inspired clothing and accessories, and sometimes that means local finds in a particular destination and sometimes that means clothes that have destinations printed on them, or wearable wanderlust, as I...
How to Stay Fresh On an Airplane
The high altitude, intense air-conditioning, and the dry stale air at 35,000 feet up in the air can wreak havoc on your physical and mental wellness, whether you're flying commercial or on a private jet charter. Thankfully, a little bit of preparation and a few...
Winter Fashion 2015: 3 Perfect Travel-Friendly Coats
The fashion -- the art of dressing and layering -- is one of the best things about winter. I love the glamour of long Olivia Pope-style coats, the chicness of over-the-knee boots, the boldness of colorful accessories...I love it all. Neutrals and bright colors share...
2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Millennial Luxury Travelers
Halloween is officially over, and November has crept up on us far too quickly. Corner markets have now transitioned from pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms, helping us to ease into the holiday spirit and festive mood. It’s finally time to start thinking about...
10 Travel Essentials: How to Survive Long Flights
ICELAND. I touched down in the beautiful country after a 12-hour flight from Seattle to Reykjavik. While up in the air, I received an email from a lovely reader asking what I take with me on the plane and if I had any tips on how to survive temporary imprisonment,...
2014 Holiday Gift Guide: 25 Ideas for Millennial Travelers
Halloween is officially over, and November has crept up on us far too quickly. Corner markets have now transitioned from pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms, helping us to ease into the holiday spirit and festive mood. It’s finally time to start thinking about...
5 Ways to Celebrate Autumn (the BEST season of the year!)
It's autumn! FINALLY. Summer is my least favorite part of the year (yes, you heard that correctly!) and I'm SO happy to bid adieu to the scorching temperatures and beach vacations (good riddance!) and move onto pumpkin lattes and cool breezes. I absolutely LOVE fall...
12 Travel Essentials for Women: Beauty + Skincare + Haircare
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS FOR WOMEN -- As a supreme procrastinator, I tend to pack very, very last-minute, almost just moments before I leave for the airport. I'm getting better, but still it's never no more than a few hours before. But that's when being a seasoned traveler...
Vintage Chic: Cocktail Party Ideas Inspired by The Great Gatsby
I LOVE, LOVE the book, The Great Gatsby. I've loved it ever since I was first introduced to it in high school. Fabulous 1920s fashion, extravagant parties, free moral climate, Prohibition, gangsters, excess prosperity, and female independence--that's how I remember...