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Friday Five Favorite Finds 2

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
For the second installment of my Friday Five Favorite Finds from Nantucket, we start by visiting the far northeast end of the island. Wauwinet is where the island narrows and curves around with Nantucket bay on one side and the Atlantic a short walk away on the other.…
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At Home in the Hamptons with Susanna Salk and Aerin Lauder

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   19 Comments
Less than two years ago, Aerin Lauder expanded her focus beyond her role at Estée Lauder to launch her eponymous lifestyle label and since then has continued to evolve and expand the brand. While debuting with a cosmetic collection, the company now includes fashion, fabrics, furniture, lighting and tabletop.…
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Marie Christophe, Guerlain and Cour des Senteurs

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
As Paris is only two weeks away, I thought it was an opportune time to write about the amazing confluence of events that led to this post. Last summer when I escorted my daughters on their first trip to Paris, we made the pilgrimage to Versailles, including a visit to the Cour des Senteurs, thanks to my good friends at The Buzz.…
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Le Quatorze Juillet

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
So today we recognize Bastille Day, le quatorze juillet, with a little red white and blue, French style. I’ve gathered just a few of my iconic French favorites, from a great Côtes du Rhône to the Breton classic Amor Lux (can’t even think how many of these I’ve owned over the years).…
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More Unique Ways to Experience Paris

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
It would have been easy to fill the entire week with organized activities and new ways to experience Paris. The trick, of course, is to find the right balance of tried and true, cultural and local activities and free time to explore.…
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What to do in Paris | Investing in the Experience

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
What to do in Paris? As we were planning our recent trip, my sister and I wanted to introduce the city to my daughters with a balanced mix of culture, history and fun. She spent the beginning of her career as a high level corporate events planner, giving her the perfect skills set to organize a trip full of memorable activities.…
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AERIN | Living the Life and the Label

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
AERIN is more than merely a label. It’s a lifestyle. And nothing has more credibility, authenticity or appeal than when the namesake of a company lives and breathes the brand. While Aerin Lauder may lead a luxury life, her down-to-earth approachability gives her brand both aspirational and relatable allure.…
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The Mayflower Inn Spa

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   11 Comments
While the sumptuous Mayflower Inn is, in and of itself, enticing, it is the Spa that seals the deal. There is a very good reason it was named the #1 Spa in the country by Good Morning America with Travel + Leisure – it is simply amazing!…
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Christian Siriano | New York Fashion Week Spring 2013

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Christian Siriano, with his pretty Spring 2013 collection, seems to have officially left Project Runway behind and moved on to his deserved position as mainstream fashion designer. Inspired by the movement and costumes of ballet, specifically the American Ballet Theatre’s Dream Ballet, this collection featured soft and romantic colors and shapes.…
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Ten Picks for a Simply Splendid Summer

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
As some of you know, I also moonlight over at the worthy non-profit Women’s Voices for Change. “Celebrating the potential, the vitality, and the power of women over 40 is a wonderful objective and I am delighted to contribute! As co-editor (with Colleen Caslin, COO of Verdura) of our Fashion Fridays, I am excited to announce a fabulously fun new series starting today.…
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