Originals

It’s been an eventful week for the A-list. And we’re not just talking Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, whose nuptials are mere days away—allegedly. On Monday, May 19, Kim’s close friend Ciara welcomed her first child with fiancé Future. The musically gifted couple announced the birth of their baby boy on Instagram, posting a photo of his teeny tiny hand […]

We’ve all been part of those stressful conversations where a few parents standing around after preschool drop-off start talking about kindergarten admissions. After even a minute or two, we feel our blood pressure rising and our heart pounding. One mom says she’s heard that School X is the only “academic” school in the city. Another mom

Recently, my daughter and I met another little girl and her mom on our street. It was one of the first truly sunny days of spring, and both little girls were zipping along on the same type of scooter, wearing similar helmets. In no time, they were rolling down the sidewalk together, laughing and chasing

My daughter Harper is about to turn two in a few weeks here, but since her brother might just be born on her actual birthday (which we think is totally cute and everyone seems to think is basically child abuse) we went ahead and had a birthday party for her this weekend. And since every

After 17 years of hosting ABC’s The View, Barbara Walters said goodbye to  her colleagues and fans in a show that aired last Friday. But it wasn’t just her usual crew to help with the send-off; some of television’s most venerable female journalists were also present to salute the 84-year-old journalist, including Diane Sawyer,  Joan London, Connie Chung, and Katie Couric. Even Hillary Clinton and Oprah Winfrey stopped by. And

Beach season is right around the corner. Not quite ready for your big reveal? Relax, recharge and hopefully drop a few pounds at these wellness-focused resorts. Some of these detox retreats are far-flung, others close to home—but all promise to soothe your body and soul. Click through the slideshow to see the world’s most luxe

My grandma always said that a lady needs a signature scent to leave behind a memory for the senses. Falling in love with the sophistication of that idea, I began my fragrance journey in junior high with the bold sweetness of Debbie Gibson’s Electric Youth (no judgements, please). High school brought with it an obsession with Elizabeth

Want to teach your child how to make a delicious frozen dessert, give them a basic lesson in business, make some crafty decorations together and have an incredibly fun warm-weather day, all at the same time? We’ve got you covered. This adorable pop-up ice cream stand, created by Agnes Hsu of Hello, Wonderful for her then 3-year-old daughter, accomplishes all of

“When in doubt, order the bottle,” my good friend Jenny instructed me to do years ago as I was preparing for my first trip to France. It was good advice and one that I had no difficulty following whatsoever. The wine floweth—both abroad and stateside—ever since. Now, research suggests that women may experience a boost in brain power when