Plush velour suits, low rise denim and monogram bubble coats with the infamous cat insignia made Baby Phat a wardrobe staple in its prime. Launched in 1999 by the fabulous Kimora Lee Simmons, under then-husband Russell Simmons’ Phat Fashions LLC label, the lifestyle brand delighted in the kind of luxurious takes on streetwear now seen […]
Comprehensive Charlotte Perriand Exhibition coming to Fondation Louis Vuitton
It’s been 20 years since the interior design world lost one of its greatest: Charlotte Perriand. To mark the milestone, Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris is giving over all four floors of galleries in its Gehry Partners–designed building to her furniture and sketches as well as to the artwork that influenced her in a comprehensive […]
Cheers! It’s National Red Wine Day!
People don’t need an excuse to drink red wine, but they’ll gladly take it. Here are some Red Wine Fun Facts to share at the water cooler… You can thank writer and wine aficionado Jace Shoemaker-Galloway for National Red Wine Day, but it’s a bit of a head-scratcher that he chose a pretty hot month […]
August Home Maintenance Checklist
Yes, we are in the dog days of Summer, but now is the perfect time to make sure your home systems are in working order, before the harsher Fall and Winter weather sets in. The warm weather also makes this season an ideal time to take care of outdoor tasks that can deter pests and […]
The Top 5 Star Wars Announcements at D23
Following the mixed response to The Last Jedi and the relatively tepid reaction to Solo, Disney decided to take a step back and reevaluate its plans for future Star Wars movies. This change of heart was generally well-received, but that doesn’t mean that fans will be lacking in content, as multiple live-action and animated series […]
How to Know Happyxnature by Kate Hudson in Ten Ways
Cool-girl Kate Hudson has launched her own label: HappyxNature, available exclusively at Selfridges in London. Free spirited and bohemian, it’s exactly what you’d expect to find in the Hollywood actress’s wardrobe – and it’s eco-conscious, too! So, in a nod to Hudson’s film, “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” Selfridges has given us 10 […]
Marvel Brings Jon Snow to its Universe
Kit Harrington is giving up Westeros for the Marvel Cinematic Universe but that doesn’t mean he’s going to put down his sword. Disney announced at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif., that the actor, who portrayed Jon Snow on Game of Thrones from 2011 to 2019, has officially joined the MCU. Harrington will appear in 2020’s The […]
Rebecca Minkoff Beauty Line Lifts Off
Since finding her namesake label in 2005, Rebecca Minkoff has established herself as a New York fashion mainstay with her ever widening empire of clothing, accessories, handbags, eyewear, luggage, swimwear and even tech. And now the iconic designer is launching her own beauty line. According to WWD, Minkoff has signed an exclusive licensing deal with The Premiere Group, the prestige […]
Tips for Coping with Back to School Stress: Tackle That First Day Like a Champ
Whether the start of a new school year is right around the corner or already in full swing, the end of August is often the beginning of something else for some parents: an increased feeling of anxiety. According to Healthline.com, if you’re a mom who’s experiencing a little extra stress at the beginning of a […]
Who Let The Dogs Out?
Keeping your pooch from roaming can be a big challenge, and while classic fences are the most common method, another way to go is to install an electronic containment system, or electric fence, in your yard. These systems have the advantage of being easier and less expensive to install than a fence, though they requires […]