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Don’t you hate that pit in your stomach when you’re leaving the house for a hosted gathering and realize you don’t have any wrapping paper, or a bag for a wine bottle, or a gift card? We’re here to help you prepare for success this holiday season with our FabList of items to have on […]

A personalized gift not only offers someone a one-of-a-kind gift, but it also shows that you were thinking of that person way before the actual time the gift was ‘due’. This is not a last-minute, grab from the gift closet item and it shows extra care and love was put into it. But in order

The Sephora Sale is currently on, and it’s a good time to stock up on items you use everyday, to try new items, or to stock some gifts for the holidays. Your percent off depends on your status level – see below. Use code EVERYTHING to get your discount: 10/31-11/10: Sephora Collection 30% off for

What are the stylish Parisian women wearing on the streets this fall? Jo just spent a few days sightseeing and shopping in Paris last week and spied these trends. Leopard: Everywhere and on everything. Jackets, purses, pants, sneakers, and even scrunchies. The animal print neutral continues to grow in popularity. Jacket: A leopard print car

Protein is having a moment. Are you getting enough? Once reserved for gym talk and fitness forums, protein is now front and center in everyday eating – from protein-packed yogurts and cottage cheese, to high-protein coffee, and we’ve even seen protein popcorn! Whether you’re chasing better energy, stronger muscles, or simply feeling full longer, protein

Corduroy season is back! This is one of our favorite fabrics and we’re happy to see it being used on all sorts of items – like skirts, dresses, and blazers. Here is a guide to some key pieces using fall’s favorite fabric: Corduroy Pants: Our fav’s this season are Nili Lotan’s Shon, Alex Mill’s Camden,

Author’s Note:  Many years ago, when planning a trip to Africa, I stumbled upon the Timbuku website, which was extraordinary in that it provided transparent pricing (RARE for a safari!), gave lodging options from which to choose (also RARE!), the ability to build my own trip (also rare!), and the ability to work with a

I recently read that anyone working at a Ralph Lauren Polo store has to wear a ‘third piece’. This means pants and shirt can’t be worn solo – there has to be an extra something (i.e., the ‘third piece’), whether it be a scarf, a jacket, a vest, or a sweater over their shoulders to

We’ve been following the hype around Jamie Haller shoes – sandals, loafers, and flats in buttery leather, handcrafted in Italy – for a few years. We haven’t been able to try them on in person, but Jo was just in Santa Barbara and the brand’s new flagship store, its only retail location, recently opened, so

We know many of you LOVE Brochu Walker and you’ve shared your favorites with us so that we can share them with our readers – thank you! Jo was recently in Santa Barbara and visited one of their retail locations to try on some of their clothing, notably their best-selling The Havana Dress. She also