International
Jam Art Factory: Dublin’s Local Art Hotspot
While all the tourists were cruising past St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, my attentions were focused around the corner. Jam Art Factory is a funky indie shop and gallery space that sells photos, toys, paintings, sculptures, handmade cards and postcards — all by local contemporary artists in Ireland. While I highly encourage shopping locally, I […]
Duro Olowu x JCP: Graphic Prints Go International
The fashion world is going crazy for the Nigerian-born, London-located, Harlem-hopping designer, Duro Olowu. His colorful, graphic prints on ladylike dresses, home goods, and chic work wear look like they just landed in upscale boutiques, but they’re headed to JCP this March. Read on to see what all the fuss is about!
Scottish Fine Soaps Company: Luxury Soap in a Tin
What could possibly be fancier than a soap in a tin? In traditional tartan, no less. The Scottish Fine Soap Company houses their high quality soaps in tiny individual sized tins that you’ll love to leave out in your guest bathroom. Seriously, I bet the queen keeps her guest soaps in some of these, carefully strewn […]
Queen of Tarts: Dublin, Ireland
So you’re walking down Dame Street in Dublin and you have a major case of the snack attacks. Whatever should you do?! My recommendation? Pop into the marvelous Queen of Tarts for an adorable pastry. This quaint eatery is smack dab in the heart of the big city. Even if you won’t be hanging around […]
Kiss Your Travels Hello: Nail Files for the Jet-Setter
Whether you’re repping your home city or dreaming of faraway places, these awesome nail files will allow you to commemorate a city or “travel” for $1. Los Angeles, Tokyo, Milan, London, Paris, and New York are the among the top cities in the world. Would you trust your manicure to anything less? At a buck […]
Shoesday Tuesday: Editors’ Favorites
When I was in high school, I had to wear a uniform. Everyone had the same shirt, the same skirt (it was an all-girls’ school), and the same knee-highs. The only way to show your sense of style was through your accessories and your shoes. That experience really made me appreciate fashion in general, but […]
Music Video: Beyonce, ‘I Was Here’ (United Nations Humanitarian Day Performance)
Queen Bey has graced us with an amazing video of her special performance at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on August 10th. With the help of the UN, producer Scott Robinson, and co-directors Kenzo Digital and Sophie Muller, this music video was created in honor of World Humanitarian Day (tomorrow, August 19). […]
Listen: Island Music to Top Off Your Summer
The end of summer is approaching and the feeling is bittersweet. But the season isn’t quite over yet, which makes the songs I’ll be sharing with you totally appropriate. Island music is the best kind to kick back to. This genre is characterized by a reggae/R&B sound and is usually made by artists of Polynesian […]
Mercure And Me: Luxembourg
Okay, so I’m kind of a hoarder when it comes to hotel toiletries. They’re cute, convenient, and great ways to try out new — and often times, exclusive — products. And sometimes, they’re surprisingly awesome. Take, for instance, these “Mercure and Me” complimentary products from the Mercure Hotel in Luxembourg City. Fun, graphic bottles and […]
The Collabor-eight 