Category: Lifestyle

  • LADY TECH: B&O PLAY LAUNCHES NEW HEADPHONES

    Last week, B&O PLAY by BANG & OLUFSEN previewed a few of their summer launches, including two new headphones available this July.  It’s consumer? The Urban Creative Professional market. The same person who understands their accessories need to be as fresh as their outfit. The person who knows that a musician coming out with headphones doesn’t necessarily equate sound quality. The same…

  • RESTAURANT HOTSPOT: BIJAN’S

    People always think that Manhattan is where it’s at, but after a delectable meal at restaurant hotspot, Bijan’s, Brooklyn is giving Manhattan a run for its money. Owned by Jahan Matin, same creator of Sapphire Lounge in the Lower East Side, Matin with chef Peter Garst wanted to create a menu that had Persian influence but was ultimately American…

  • HOTEL HOTSPOT: FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK

    When searching for a glamorous place to lay your head in Toronto, an old world hotel like the Fairmont Royal York would be your only option! Hand-painted ceilings, travertine pillars, and crystal chandeliers greet you as you enter the main lobby filled with old world charm. Built by the Canadian Pacific Railroad in 1929, as the Royal York, this massive hotel…

  • HOTEL HOTSPOT: SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, TORONTO

    Welcome to the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto, where luxury and cool meet effortlessly. I had the privilege of staying there while in Toronto, so I know firsthand. Located on University Avenue, Shangri-La Toronto is prime picking for everything special the city has to offer. In the center of Toronto’s financial and entertainment district, you’re a few…

  • TOP 5 CELEBRITY LOOKS OF THE WEEK: MAY 5 – 11, 2013

    (clockwise): Anne Hathaway attends the Tate Americas Foundation Artists Dinner wearing a Givenchy mini dress in New York. Alice Eve attends the ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ wearing a Gucci ensemble in Mexico. Jordana Brewster attends the ‘Fast & Furious 6’ premiere wearing a Jenny Packham gown from her Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection in London. Ciara attends the Tate Americas Foundation Artists Dinner wearing a Givenchy gown in New York.…

  • 59TH ANNUAL SPIRIT OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS HONORS LIZ LANGE

    Jonathon Adler and Liz Lange at the 59th Annual Spirit of Achievement Award Luncheon. Each year, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine hosts their Spirit of Achievement Luncheon to benefit lifesaving medical research. This year, Liz Lange joined the ranks of outstanding women in the arts, media, business, and government such as Barbara Boxer, Glenn Close, Marlene Dietrich,…

  • MOVIE REVIEW: THE GREAT GATSBY

    Disclaimer: Read the book before seeing the film. Whether you remember all the details from when you read it in your high school English class or  just read it recently as it’s an American classic; just ensure you have a basic understanding of the story. Trust me. You’ll be happy you read it. Oh Baz……

  • BEST DRESSED: THE MET GALA 2013

    (left to right): Rooney Mara gives us lots of skin in  Riccardo Tischi haute couture by TopShop; Nicole Richie stays on-point in Christian Dior Couture; and Kirsten Dunst shows us she still knows style in Louis Vuitton. (left to right): Emma Roberts is simple and sleek in Diane Von Furstenberg; Aubrey Plaza captures our hearts…

  • RESTAURANT HOTSPOTS IN TORONTO!

    Bosk, located inside the oh-so chic Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto, mixes contemporary cuisine and old-world techniques to create dishes so succulent and mouthwatering, you’ll want to try everything on the menu. With a sommelier currently studying to join the ranks of world renowned Master Sommeliers (there are only 180 worldwide, 3 in Canada), their knowledge of…

  • SNEAKER FREAK FRIDAY: “OUT OF THE BOX: THE RISE OF SNEAKER CULTURE”

    This week were taking you to art history class for Sneaker Freak Friday. With every trend, fad, or it item, there’s always some unknown or ignored historical meaning behind its origination. On display at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, currently resides Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture. It’s an exhibition that…

  • TOP 5 CELEB LOOKS OF THE WEEK: APRIL 21 – 27, 2013

    (clockwise from top right) – Katheryn Winnick attends the Giorgio Armani Paris Photo LA Acqua #3 event wearing a Max Mara dress in Los Angeles, CA. Michelle Dockery attends the White House Correspondents’ Dinner wearing violet ELIE SAAB gown from the Fall/Winter RTW collection in Washington, DC. Alice Eve attends the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival screening of “Some Velvet Morning” wearing a REEM ACRA dress from the Spring 2013 collection…

  • TOP 5 CELEB LOOKS OF THE WEEK: APRIL 14 – 20, 2013

    Tamsin Egerton attends UK premiere of “The Look of Love” at Curzon Soho wearing Alberta Ferretti in London, UK. Chris Pine attends the Paramount opening night party and presentation of CinemaCon 2013 wearing a two piece suit by Z Zegna. Kate Hudson attends Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book Ball at Rockefeller Center wearing a Reem…