Category: Lifestyle
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GAMECHANGER FINANCES FIRST FILM SINCE FALL DEBUT
Sony Pictures Classics announced it has obtained universal rights to LAND HO!, Martha Stephens and Aaron Katz comedy that premiered at Sundance. Produced by Mynette Louie, Sara Murphy, and Christina Jennings, LAND HO! is the first film to be financed byGamechanger after its debut last fall to solely finance features directed and co-directed by women.…
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WHEN IN LISBON PART I
Many don’t know, most of Lisbon was destroyed after the earthquake in 1755. Thousands of people lost their lives and much of the Moorish, or Islamic, influence in style and architecture was lost as well. Many people it was due to the size and magnitude of the quake, but others believe the near immediate tsunami…
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PLACES TO SHOP IN LISBON
When traveling you can’t help but shop. I haven’t met one person who doesn’t come back with a few knickknacks to add to their home décor. When I travel, I prefer to shop for others – like a ball in a cup for my sister, or Portuguese olive oil for my mum, or a kitchen…
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WHERE TO EAT IN LISBON
This week is all about Lisbon, Portugal. The capital of the water coasted country, Lisbon, by far, was my favorite place on my tour of Europe. Waters so crisp and blue. People so humble. And a city filled with so much culture and color, every shot is photographic. But, let’s focus on what important…
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TOP CELEB LOOKS OF THE WEEK| LUPITA NYONG’O
Award season has begun and rather than being upset my favorite actor didn’t win, I’ve enjoyed seeing the fruition and generational comeback of great movies, great casting and most of all, camaraderie. From photobombing colleagues, Instagraming the hell out of every cool thing the actors are doing and supporting competition, it’s no longer about making…
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HOTEL HOTSPOT|HÔTEL L’ÉCLUSE
The Moselle region is home to many things of Luxembourg – steep hills, plethora of vineyards, birthplace of Luxembourg wines, fruit trees for juices liqueurs and schnapps, but more importantly, for this story, it’s home to Hôtel l’Écluse. An eco-friendly and sustainable designed hotel, Hôtel l’Écluse was developed on the fracture of creating an environment…
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RESTAURANT HOTSPOT|LADY M CONFECTIONS
This restaurant hotspot, satisfies less of your savory palette but touches every sweet tooth around. Lady M Confections has been the word of on the confectioner’s street since it first opened back in 2004. Strategically located on Upper East Side, well the first location at least, Lady M has turned European pastries into delicious cakes.…
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WHEN IN LUXEMBOURG PART III
Musée Européen Schengen Opened in 2010, the European Museum Schengen stands as the permanent exhibition of both Schengen Agreements in 1985 and 1990. Located on the tri meeting point of Luxembourg, Germany and France, the Moselle River’s locale allowed for non-authoritative neutrality and the ideal spot to change history. So many people don’t understand the…
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WHEN IN LUXEMBOURG PART II: FAMILY OF MAN
In the city of Clervaux in Luxembourg holds one of the most iconic exhibitions of real life, around the world, through a camera lens – Family of Man. A story of 503 photographs, by over 250 artists, from more than 50 countries, compiled by the master, Edward Steichen, was originally created for the MoMA in…
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WHEN IN LUXEMBOURG PART I
There are quite a few things to see and do while in Luxembourg, so we’ve split it up into 3 parts – starting with my solo excursion in Luxembourg City. Sometimes the best sightseeing are the one you discover on your own, while randomly taking buses and being too proud to admit, “I’m lost.” Hey……
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RESTAURANT HOTSPOTS IN LUXEMBOURG
It’s time to take you to warmer place in time, where the sun was kissing your skin and short sleeve maxi dresses were a closest staple – summer. New York has been deathly cold and there’s no other place I’d rather be than walking past the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg enjoying a tasty cone.…
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WEEK 2 @ CROSSFIT NYC
It’s week two and I’ve vomited twice. Both times on a Monday, so it could just be a case of the Mondays. Ha… I’m actually laughing out loud. Seriously, I’m not sure what’s caused it, but have noticed it happens when I run. Do I not run properly? I mean I do have bad posture,…