Packing for a Weekend in Argentina’s Countryside

February 26, 2016

After almost a year of being away from my beloved Argentina, I’m happy to be back in my favorite place, the countryside. Wanting to travel with as little as possible, I brought with me my all-time classics, and by ‘classics’, I mean Argentinian ‘campo’ uniform.   Article and images courtesy of Sofia De Betak, Under Our Sky. READ MORE ABOUT SOFIA DE BETAK >

My Cartagena

February 17, 2016

I recently married a Colombian man, as a nod to his heritage we held our ceremony in the magical city of Cartagena, Colombia. Cartagena is a UNESCO heritage site, meaning it's architecture is protected and will always stay true to it’s initial structure and style (sometimes dating as far back as the 1500's) because of this, the city retains much of the same feel it had when it was colonized by...

Istanbul Shopping Guide

February 13, 2016

ISTANBUL, Turkey - Multi-layered with intertwining cultures that bring together locals, tourists, gourmets, and shopaholics alike, Istanbul is a mega-city situated on two continents. With the Bosphorus as a backdrop, each district of this ancient metropolis comes alive with its own mix of colors, pattern, scent, art, and of course, architecture. Shopping in Istanbul offers the best of all worlds- a chance to explore the past and peer into the future....

Shopping Guide: Mexico City

December 05, 2015

Every time we visit Mexico City we are amazed by the new and eclectic shopping culture that seems to be spreading through the city. Cool multi-concept boutiques like Anatole 13 offer a full lifestyle experience while the weekend flea market and artisanal bazaar offer goods with a decidedly more old school pedigree. STORES Onora CasaStylish and sophisticated textiles and decorative home items. Lope de Vega 330 Polanco, Miguel Hildago. Remigio...

Shopping Guide: Marrakech

October 11, 2015

Navigate your way, or allow yourself to get lost, in the oceanic and storied souk of Marrakech, a true maze of a marketplace, and explore the countless shops in the Medina filled with magical Moroccan treasures that are a shopaholic’s dream.

MARRAKECH, Morocco - Navigate your way, or allow yourself to get lost, in the oceanic and storied souk of Marrakech, a true maze of a marketplace, and explore the countless shops in the Medina filled with magical Moroccan treasures that are a shopaholic’s dream.  STORES 33 Rue MajorelleA fun, contemporary take on locally made goods. Amazing linens, housewares, toys, and design goods from Moroccan designers. The concept shop also has a...

Shopping Guide: New York

October 03, 2015

New York is our home town and it was difficult to single out our favorite places to shop in a city that is filled with a magnitude of shopping experiences. We tried to bring you the best of uptown, downtown, and Brooklyn and only shout out to stores that are exclusive to NYC. The best advice we have for shopping in NYC is just go for it, anywhere you will wander you will probably find something you love and just have to buy.

NEW YORK, New York - New York is our home town and it was difficult to single out our favorite places to shop in a city that is filled with a magnitude of shopping experiences. We tried to bring you the best of uptown, downtown, and Brooklyn and only shout out to stores that are exclusive to NYC. The best advice we have for shopping in NYC is just go for...

Shopping Guide: Jaipur

October 02, 2015

Jaipur is one the most magical places in India and one of our favorite cities to shop. This princely pink city will not disappoint when it comes to jewels-  perhaps the most well known of all it’s treasures, here you will also find a great market scene, wonderful block printed fabrics, and a seemingly endless supply of vintage treasures.

Jaipur is one the most magical places in India and one of our favorite cities to shop. This princely pink city will not disappoint when it comes to jewels-  perhaps the most well known of all it’s treasures, here you will also find a great market scene, wonderful block printed fabrics, and a seemingly endless supply of vintage treasures. STORES Andraab Here you will find a large selection of fine quality...

Shopping Guide: Rio de Janeiro

October 01, 2015

Rio is not only the land of hot bodies, tiny swimsuits and great beaches it also has a cool shopping scene and a great hippie market on Sundays. We have selected our favorite boutiques in Ipanema and Leblon, where you will easily find great gifts to bring home and the perfect clothing to channel the stylish and sexy vibe that permeates this city.

Rio is not only the land of hot bodies, tiny swimsuits and great beaches it also has a cool shopping scene and a great hippie market on Sundays. We have selected our favorite boutiques in Ipanema and Leblon, where you will easily find great gifts to bring home and the perfect clothing to channel the stylish and sexy vibe that permeates this city. Stores Granado One of the oldest beauty...

Sofia's Guide to Buenos Aires

September 10, 2015

When it came time to put a shopping guide together for Buenos Aires the first and only person we would consider asking was Sofia Sanchez de Betak. Not only is Sofia one of the chicest women in the world, she also grew up in Buenos Aires and knows many of the city?s best de-signers personally. Read on to find out where to go and what to buy.

When it came time to put a shopping guide together for Buenos Aires the first and only person we would consider asking was Sofia Sanchez de Betak. Not only is Sofia one of the chicest women in the world, she also grew up in Buenos Aires and knows many of the city?s best de-signers personally. Read on to find out where to go and what to buy. When it came...