If you’ve been lucky enough to stroll through Harrod’s salon de parfum in London, you’ve probably already met her. If not, allow us to introduce you to one of New York City’s most luxurious niche perfume houses, Strangelove. Founded by Elizabeth Gaynes, whose creative director is supermodel, Helena Christensen, this is created the for the perfume lover’s perfume lover. The collection doesn’t hide behind synthetics, neon packaging and a popstar’s airbrushed smile. Instead, this family of fragrances stands on the firm foundation of pure oud, the brand’s DNA that can be found in all of their six creations, woven throughout…
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Tis the season of giving and a laundry list of to-do’s. Sometimes our heart has more to give than our schedule allows and we’re down to the last minute. Here is a quick gift guide featuring subscription options to help you make some holiday magic with minutes to spare for everyone on your list. CAVIAR Surprise the foodie lover in your life with a subscription to these luxury tins of caviar. For the caviar lover in your life we recommend the Imperia Caviar collection, with many caviar varieties to choose from, it’s a luxury gourmand gift that they will be…
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Looking for that New Year glow? Here is a list of our favorite skincare products to give you the best skin of your life. Cleanser At the beginning is an excellent place to start and a fresh face begins with the most luxurious cleanser. Retrouvé’s Luminous Cleansing Elixir is a dream come true for your skin. The silky balm melts away impurities without leaving your face dry. Founded by Jami Morse Heidegger, the heir of the famous Kiehl’s skincare brand, and her husband Klaus Heidegger with the goal of creating a unisex skincare line without compromise in quality, price, or…
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There are certain things that quietly, and without second thought, become our partners in our journey of life. Something that throughout the years, the ups and downs, teary-eyed dramas, joyful shouting-champagne spilling celebrations, catching flights and chasing taxis, something that is always there for you no matter what intersection of life you find yourself at. It is always there for you. Maybe it’s a folded photo of your parents that has followed you through every wallet, backpack and briefcase. Maybe it’s the lucky charm your first boyfriend gave you on your one-month anniversary to keep you safe. Maybe it’s the…
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Looking online for genuine silk clothing can often feel like wandering through a market bazaar of old searching high and low, hunting treasures. Whispered promises of silk that turn out to be a barrage of polyester, and shiny look-alikes, but you continue to search for that elusive mirage of silken dreams. That’s when you’ve probably came upon the shop Julianna Rae, where they sell the good stuff, the real stuff. It’s a cornerstone of the online silk market and a joy to find when you’re looking for a lovely gift for yourself or someone special. We had the opportunity to…
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Gifting gadget goodies for the home can be a fun and unexpected present to give and to receive. While technology has made its way into almost every aspect of our lives, which have led to daunting challenges and apocalyptic headlines in the modern era, this holiday season think about items that are more playfully practical, Jetson-esque, and at the ready to help solve some of life’s little challenges. Here’s a list of some of our favorites. MOLEKULE We are loving this super cute air purifier from Molekule, whose purifiers work by using Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO; sounds like Pee-Koh) technology.…
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In celebration of father’s everywhere. Dad’s are as diverse as their children. Maybe he was jock in college, maybe an art student or maybe being your mom’s high school sweetheart was one of his most important defining moments, either way fate aligned him to be your foundation and compass through life’s stormy seas and scary dreams. Let’s take the time to really appreciate all he did for you. After all, he did teach you to say please and thank you. Here is a list of some of our favorite Father’s Day gift ideas. COCKTAILS: MONKEY 47 GIN For The Hipster…
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So, you are in love. Maybe it’s new. Or maybe it’s time tested and true. Cupid has done his job and now it’s up to you to fan the flames of romance, as such delicate things as hearts often need reminding just how precious they truly are. Luckily, the season of love is upon us and there is nothing that turns up the heat more than beautiful and thoughtful tokens of one’s affections. So, slip into something more comfortable and come along with us as we present our curated Valentine’s Day gift ideas. BOUQUETS Maybe it was Shakespeare or maybe…
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Many say that every woman is a mother in some capacity, from the traditional mother who carried you for nine months, endured mood swings, body changes and never ending sleepless nights, to the innate nurturer harnessing the divine feminine energy as step-mothers, sisters, friends, teachers, a community caregiver, an artist, or a parent to fur-babies, women at any age are sources of love, wisdom, and fulfill our emotional needs as humans. To be a mother is to bring love into the world. In this edit of luxury Mother’s Day gift ideas we celebrate those wonderful women who make our place…
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With our Love List saying ‘I love you’, has never been easier. Choose from our curated selection of gift ideas to add those very delicate and meaningful touches to your love story. Ode a la Rose: For the consummate romantic. Because her mind is filled with ‘Happily Ever Afters’ and you. From Shakespeare to Bon Jovi no romance worth speaking of ever forgot the power of a red rose and neither should you. ODE A LA ROSE …