Originals

“My daughter is made of this stuff — she’s 2-years-old,” says Gadi Peleg, motioning to all the fresh baked goods inside the massive Breads Bakery in downtown New York City. Last year, Peleg opened the 9,000-square-foot retail bakeshop with master baker Uri Scheft, who leads a team of employees that knead, roll, mix and manipulate dough into […]

The transition from summer to fall is a difficult one, to say the least. It’s never easy to say goodbye to the lackadaisical, sun-filled days of summer and give a warm welcome to another school year and its associated stress. Ditto when it comes to the kiddos, who are probably suffering from some degree of summer

Anti-wrinkle serums are some of the most expensive beauty products on the market, but you don’t have to forsake your 401k to prevent crows’ feet and smile lines. Some of the best anti-aging creams can be made in your own kitchen. While a honey and egg white mask can firm things up quickly, and a two-ingredient

Summer makeup application hinges on one key concept: minimalism. Yes, there’s waterproof lipstick, smudge proof eyeliner and a whole raft of ostensibly humidity- and beach-friendly products, but real life inevitably turns out messier than we’ve hoped and planned. With rising temperatures wreaking havoc on our sweat glands and sunscreen reapplication to think about, a fresh face complemented by a few fun accents

Anti-aging products, also known as “cosmeceuticals,” are some of the most expensive and hotly debated beauty products on the market. Of course, nobody’s keen to see crows’ feet and smile lines when they look in the mirror, so regardless of the controversy, anti-aging and anti-wrinkle creams sell like hotcakes. However, as Sam Epstein, M.D. cautions, “altering

Now that season four of Game of Thrones has come to its glorious finale, and the weather is warm enough to stay outdoors in shorts and tees—morning or night, the universe seems to be sending us a message: We’re expanding, so get up, get out and go get some muscle tone. What’s one of the quickest, no-fuss ways

“Vanity fair” has many connotations. For some, it evokes the venerable fashion magazine. Others remember the book and subsequent film adaptation. And a few think of the old-English phrase, which signifies “idle amusement and frivolity.”  Then there are those of us who automatically assume we’re talking about a great piece of furniture (we chalk it

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Via S. Maria alla Porta, 11, Milan, IT Website: www.pasticceriamarchesi.it Phone: +39 02 862770 One of Milan’s oldest bakeries, Marchesi offers delicious baked goods that have garnered quite a following over the years. Located in a charming and beautifully maintained 18th century building, the shop feels warm and welcoming. In addition to tempting pastries,

From meltdowns to mayhem, there are countless obstacles that can get in the way of fun get-togethers with moms you genuinely like and kids your child wants to hang out with. But let’s face it, playdates aren’t just about the children. In fact, one could argue they’re more about us moms — which can be potentially

More than any piece of furniture, the one item that really ties a room together is a rug. Though it may be the last thing people notice, as it is on the floor and overshadowed by, say, a bed or couch, picking the right one is the key to creating the perfect interior look. If you are going