City Secrets | Croatia

August 23, 2011

Making your way along the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia is an exercise in living in the moment. From Dubrovnik to Split, Hvar to Korcula, the biggest pleasures of spending time in this beautiful country are the simplest ones. Steep cliffs drop into the clear, aqua waters of the Adriatic Sea, ancient Venetian and Roman architecture fills the old towns, and the leisurely pace of lazy people-watching permeates through a joie...

Members Only

August 22, 2011

In conjunction with this week's L-atitude Members Only Final Edit Sale, L-atitude scours the globe to bring you entr?e into exclusive private clubs in our favorite cities. New York City The Core Club     Unlike traditional private clubs, The Core Club, founded in 2005, boasts ultra-modern d?cor, ravishing contemporary art collections (think: Andy Warhol, Russell Young, David LaChapelle) and a membership composed of the elite?s elite ? philanthropists, CEOs,...

City Secrets: My Puglia

August 16, 2011

Arriving at the town of Lecce, in the heart of Puglia, was a step back in time. Quiet is an understatement; it was siesta hour. We spent the first evening overlooking the spectacular Roman amphitheater and the next day wandering the stone lined street of the historic center, beautifully preserved like a crown jewel for 2,000 years.     Arriving at the town of Lecce, in the heart of Puglia,...

Globetrotters | Ayca & Zeynep Sadikoglu

August 15, 2011

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Behind the Label | Mehry Mu

August 10, 2011

G?ne? Mutlu is the mastermind of exotic-chic bag line, Mehry Mu. Inspired by the textiles around her at Istanbul markets, specifically the vibrant Ikat prints, she set out to reinvent these patterns into beautifully wearable pieces. Her aesthetic is nothing short of global, with her inspirations spanning from Turkey and ancient Eastern design to breezy Italian glamour and the influence of the Orient. She shares with L-atitude how her travels,...

Globe-Trotter: Sana Rezwan

August 08, 2011

Innovative, ambitious and fiercely chic, Sana Rezwan has become a fixture on the fashion and shopping scene in Bangalore, India. Her latest venture, Maison, will revolutionize the typical shopping experience in India with its anything but typical mission: to fuse art, fashion and cinema in one hotspot. As a busy jetsetter, Sana is exploring the world and discovering new places - she shares her finds and her secrets with L-atitude....

City Secrets | Istanbul & Cappadocia

August 08, 2011

From the labyrinthine bazaars to the chic shores of the Bosphorus, this mega city situated on two continents is a dizzying whirl of colors, patterns, spices, and scents. Multilayered with intertwining cultures, expect fun, fashion and intrigue with a thriving art scene, great Mediterranean fare and architectural wonders from Istanbul. From the labyrinthine bazaars to the chic shores of the Bosphorus, this mega city situated on two continents is a...

Festival Glamping

August 02, 2011

We?re getting excited for this weekend?s Escape To New York festival on the Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton?but choosing what to wear for three days of outdoor revelry is challenging, in a good way.  L-Atitude recommends breezy, easy-to-move-in skirts and dresses?think haute gypsy?and bohemian printed tops.  Accessorize with an exotic cross-body bag: you?ll be grateful to be hands-free while dancing or enjoying a decadent roll from Luke?s Lobster.  Bangles, beads, and your favorite shades complete the perfect summer festival look.  With flat leather sandals, you will flit from stage to art installation to your safari-style tent. 

Shop the look!

ANUPAMAA, Picture Scarf

FALLON, Fishbone Bib

SILVIA TCHERASSI, Mochila Arawak

BALI SOLES, Glam Rock Toe Ring Sandals

BEACHGOLD, Lounging Maxi Dress

ARTICLE 22, Paris Bobo Bag

City Secrets | Batik Textiles of Central Java

August 02, 2011

Batik textiles?ornate canvases for painterly art?are one of Indonesia?s most ancient traditions. Central Java is famous for its hand-painted pieces, as opposed to the quicker block stamp method - both are uniquely beautiful, and make striking home d?cor or clothing.   Batik textiles?ornate canvases for painterly art?are one of Indonesia?s most ancient traditions.  Yogyakarta is a cultural hotspot at the foot of Central Java?s Merapi volcano, and produces some of...

City Secrets | Madrid

August 02, 2011

Spain?s capital is the vibrant heart of one of Europe?s most fun-loving locales. While abroad in Europe last spring, I spent a weekend with friends reveling in the city?s captivating offerings. From world-class art to innovative cuisine, Madrid dazzles?and I?m yearning to return for more. Here are my highlights to help you disfruta de tus vacaciones. Spain?s capital is the vibrant heart of one of Europe?s most fun-loving locales.  Madrid?located...