The famous opening scene of Breakfast at Tiffany?s, subtly introduced a global audience to one of Truman Capote?s best-known creations, Holly Golightly. Before one word was spoken the pearls and rhinestones revealed an eccentric character. Accessories and the world of cinema have forever been inextricably linked as accessories help filmmakers to conceive the looks and personalities of characters we?ve come to love. ?... one very early New York City morning,...
Read MoreMisela designer Serra Turker finds inspiration in both her home town Istanbul and her adopted city New York, making her colorful handbag and home accessories collections a reflection of her travels between the two cities. Misela designer Serra Turker finds inspiration in both her home town Istanbul and her adopted city New York, making her colorful handbag and home accessories collections a reflection of her travels between the two cities....
Read MoreMISELA?s timeless clutches and evening bags could make for great art pieces, being more objects of desire than accessories. Istanbul-born founder and Creative Director, Serra Turker, splits her time between Istanbul and New York, which is reflected in her designs. Even though all of her hand bags and home accessories have the rich textures and colors associated with the look of Istanbul?s grand bazaar , the entire collection is actually...
Read MoreMy friend had been talking about the full moon party on Gili Trawangan for the last five months, but within 30 minutes of arriving at Villa Devatas that plan had gone to hell. We had only planned to stay one night before heading off to the Gilis at the crack of dawn, except that after a tour of our villa and the property, it was clear that the half a...
Read MoreOverlooking the Indian Ocean on a cliff top plateau, Alila Villas Uluwatu is the perfect backdrop for your island escape. Overlooking the Indian Ocean on a cliff top plateau, Alila Villas Uluwatu is the perfect backdrop for your island escape. Overlooking the Indian Ocean on a cliff top plateau, Alila Villas Uluwatu is the perfect backdrop for your island escape. Internationally recognised for architectural design, each villa maximises...
Read MoreIf you?re into beaches with blinding white sand and clear aqua water, then Balian is probably not your thing. But if you like consistently good surf, sparkly black sand and the nasi campur of your dreams, then you?re going to want to pay Balian a little visit. If you?re into beaches with blinding white sand and clear aqua water, then Balian is probably not your thing. But if you like...
Read MoreApril sees New Yorkers go crazy for a certain root vegetable while the Japanese celebrate "eel day" in July. Every country has its seasonal food traditions. Find out what the rest of the world is eating and when with our round-up of the biggest global foodie customs. April sees New Yorkers go crazy for a certain root vegetable while the Japanese celebrate 'eel day' in July. Every country has...
Read MoreShot on the Island of Zanzibar in East Africa by Mario Testino for British Vogue, this colorful editorial has got us ready to do some serious color blocking. The shoot features Estonian model Karmen Pedaru alongside Jourdan Dunn, but the real star is the breathtakingly exotic backdrop of this Tanzanian Island. Shot on the Island of Zanzibar in East Africa by Mario Testino for British Vogue, this colorful editorial has...
Read More"Do you remember when Viviana wore these Prada pajamas? Did you ever think that the look would become so popular? I know that I'm a total fan! You?"- Tamu McPherson "Do you remember when Viviana wore these Prada pajamas? Did you ever think that the look would become so popular? I know that I'm a total fan! You?"- Tamu McPherson Stylish Editors and It-girls flaunting luxury pajama lounge wear!...
Read MorePiamita was the brainchild of Cecilia de Sola and Karla Martinez who noticed a gap in the marketplace for lounge wear options that were as flattering as they were comfortable, while also looking sophisticated and polished. Piamita was the brainchild of Cecilia de Sola and Karla Martinez who noticed a gap in the marketplace for lounge wear options that were as flattering as they were comfortable, while also looking sophisticated...
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