Whenever I travel internationally, I love to shop for clothes that are authentic without veering into costume territory. In Paris, I bought a St. James striped T-shirt. In Morocco, I bought a djellaba, which I later shortened into a little dress. Now that I’m in India, my shopping list is pretty straightforward: Tunics, tunics and more […]
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Greetings from Mumbai
The packing process for my 3-week trip to India was intense. It started several weeks ago, when I moved all my winter clothes into my closet and packed away my summer and spring clothes. This proved to be a nice head start for this task. I diverted summer tunics and drawstring linen pants — clothes that otherwise would […]
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So, I’m Going to India
This year, I’m spending the holidays halfway around the world — specifically, I’ll be trekking to Mumbai, Dehli, Agra and Bangalore. The word “excited” seems trite when compared with my true emotions as I prepare for the trip. I’ll be traveling with my husband and in-laws, and I feel so incredibly lucky (and yes, #blessed) […]
When Moths Eat Your Sweaters
Over the weekend, I went to Massachusetts to visit family. And although I felt like my packing was minimal, I wound up bringing a full suitcase and a weekender bag. (I still don’t understand how this happens.) Because the weekend was mostly comprised of yoga and relaxing (with a little sprinkling of shopping), I brought my […]
An Eclectic, Vintage-Inspired Bridal Shower
Over the weekend, I flew to Atlanta to surprise my sister for her bridal shower. As my sister is the opposite of a bridezilla, she made it clear that I was not required to go after planning her bachelorette party in New Orleans. And because she had already generously let me off the hook, it was […]
The Pragmatist Recommends: New Orleans
It’s hard to believe I got back from my sister’s bachelorette in New Orleans a week ago. (It’s been a crazy-busy summer — since touching down in NYC, I’ve been to the top of the new One World Observatory, attended a birthday party in Cape Cod, MA and booked a trip to Chicago.) This was my […]
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Recap: New Orleans Bachelorette
I’m fresh off a trip to New Orleans for my sister’s bachelorette party, so it’s been a whirlwind of hastily thrown together outfits and late nights. I never did the bachelorette thing myself — my sister and I had a low-key weekend in Palm Springs — so this was my way to live vicariously. (PS: Here’s a […]
Flying Coach: Couch-Potato in the Sky
A few weeks ago, I read an edition of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop newsletter. The subject of said newsletter was the art of “flying well” — i.e., how to enhance the drudgery of air travel. The tips were RIDICULOUS. (I absolutely love Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop, so I do not say this lightly.) One of the tips […]
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Working Wardrobe: Packing for a Business Trip
The last two months, I have racked up thousands of travel miles jetting around the country — mostly for business. I’ve been traveling so frequently that when I return to my apartment, I don’t bother putting my suitcase away. (All the easier to pack for the next trip, which is usually just a couple days […]
Travel Beauty Routine: Tatcha Review
I try to keep my summer beauty routines as simple as possible: wash face, apply SPF, repeat. It’s no-nonsense and effective but ever-so-boring. Skincare can be tedious, even for the most devoted, and I enjoy test-driving new products to give a jolt to the old routine. Enter Tatcha, the geisha-themed beauty line. The company generously […]