Originals

I am afraid that I am terribly predictable. The moment I turned 40 was, like evil clockwork, the same moment I began to obsess over my changing face. Where once I saw bright eyes and sultry lips, I now mostly see crows-feet and the beginning of folds. Overnight, I became a stereotype: A woman flirting with middle age […]

I am afraid that I am terribly predictable. The moment I turned 40 was, like evil clockwork, the same moment I began to obsess over my changing face. Where once I saw bright eyes and sultry lips, I now mostly see crows-feet and the beginning of folds. Overnight, I became a stereotype: A woman flirting with middle age

My son Lucas loves cars, so for his birthday one year I decided to throw a race car-themed birthday party. After looking at a variety of entertainment sites for ideas and supplies I compiled a unique combination of décor for an absolutely complete race car soirée.  Here are some fun ideas for hosting a race car party of your

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) The typical Aquarius parent: • makes rational judgments • is energetic and intelligent • endorses modern educational theories • does not overdiscipline or inhibit • is prepared to discuss any problem • encourages independence of thought • does not like convention or conformity • is a devoted friend for life

1. Don’t stop holding her hand.  When I first dated the woman I ended up marrying, I always held her hand. In the car. While walking. At meals. At movies. It didn’t matter where. Over time, I stopped. I made up excuses like my hand was too hot or it made me sweat or I

Aerin Lauder is a beauty scion (her grandmother was Estée Lauder), an influential trendsetter, a savvy businesswoman, and a mother of two boys. Recently, I spent the day with the mogul mama in celebration of her lifestyle brand AERIN. As we toured her new pop-up shop in Southampton, NY, I got an up-close look at her collection. Aerin

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) The typical Sagittarius parent: • thinks globally, not locally • always answers questions honestly • has faith in children • provides access to a good education • is eager to talk and play with children • is stimulating company and fun, too • encourages children to travel when older • may expect too much intellectually •

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 4510 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, US Website: fortyfiveten.com Phone: 214.559.4510 Kimberly Shlegel Whitman explains that while the lunch café—The T Room—is great, she cannot leave Forty Five Ten without a package in hand thanks to the perfectly-edited selection from fashion to home to gift. Located on Forty Five Ten (4510) McKinney Avenue, celebrities like Oprah,

For decades, food-fortified celebrity names have run the gamut from the produce aisle—Darryl Strawberry, Halle Berry, Fiona Apple—to the deli mart. Think Meat Loaf, Kevin Bacon, and Salman Rushdie. Now culinary-inspired monikers are becoming popular again with a whole new crop of Hollywood babes. If you’re thinking of naming your little one after a supermarket delight, check out

While deodorant goes unappreciated most of the year, it’s usually during the summer that we realize its utter hero status in our morning routine. There’s really nothing worse than fighting brutal heat and humidity and realizing that you forgot your Speed Stick in the rush to get out the door. Heatwaves and beach days call for major back-up