MISS MANNERS

 TAYLOR SWIFT HEADS 2012 TEN BEST-MANNERED LIST   Taylor Swift, who is commended for being a role model to young people, heads the “Ten Best-Mannered People of 2012,” by the National League of Junior Cotillions. The list, which is in its 21st year, is compiled by NLJC, an etiquette and social training program involving thousands […]

Socialite Spotlight: Keisha Wright

Beauty girl problems – everyone has one and for Swoon creator Keisha Wright, the struggle to get all of the lip gloss out of her favorite lip gloss tubes was beauty enemy number one. A self-proclaimed lip gloss lover, Wright was frustrated by having to unsafely scoop or toss countless tubes of not quite empty […]

DOWNTIME

By Francesca Merced New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite nights of the year because it’s filled with possibilities!   On the one hand, you can glam it up at a splashy cocktail affair, or, if you prefer, you can tone it all the way down and bring the New Year in with a cup […]

MAIN COURSE

   PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA From twinkling lights to shiny presents, the holidays bring us one of the most colorful times of the year. So why not serve a dish at your upcoming family dinner or celebration that mirrors the hues of the season? My Penne Pasta Primavera recipe is bursting with color, and it’s easy […]

World View: Reconstructing Tom, Dick & Harry

‘Salary’ Tops Poll of What US Women Want to Change Most About Their Partner Curious to see if women would try and change their partner in some way, if given the chance, one of the leading coupon code websites in the US has conducted a survey to discover what personality traits in their partner, if […]

COVER STORY: CHRISTINA MILIAN

You’ve seen her in movies and on magazine covers, in music videos and in her current stint as host on the hit music competition The Voice, but Wiles has Christina Milian as you’ve probably never seen her before: as a designer! The sexy siren recently showed the 2013 Spring/Summer collection of her Havana Nights”  Christina […]

MR. RIGHT – YOHAN BLAKE

 By Teryl Warren On Thursday, November 1, a lavish party was held at the luxurious Sofitel Hotel to welcome Olympic Gold and Silver medal-winning sprinter Yohan Blake to the United States, and Wiles was there to take in all the action! At just under 22 years of age, Yohan Blake became the youngest 100m champion […]

DIANA VREELAND: THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL FILM REVIEW

“Don’t give the people what they want. Give them what they don’t know they want, yet.”  -Diana Vreeland As the former Fashion Editor for Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, the late Diana Vreeland was a key influencer for more than 50 years. Through stock footage, celebrity interviews and footage of Mrs. Vreeland, herself, the new documentary […]

FEATURES: WHAT HE WANTS

5 Wardrobe Essentials for Every Woman’s Closet By Drew Allen If you routinely peruse the pages of women’s magazines in search of wardrobe essentials and tips about clothing “guaranteed to drive your man wild,” then I’m glad you’re reading this.  Because, chances are, you’ve been getting advice that is all wrong. Of course, every woman […]

Cine-Style

For more than a century, Hollywood has been a major influence in determining what is stylish.  While you may not know the names of many Costume Designers, their work is an integral part of the cinema experience. Here’s a look at our picks for some of the best-dressed characters to ever grace the silver screen! […]