Mist vs Moisturizer for Travel: Which Should You Choose?
I know it’s counter-intuitive, but one of the worst things you can do if you have dry skin and are flying is to mist your face with a hydrating spray while in-flight. Dry air doesn’t hold on to...
View ArticleTravel Snob Essentials: Fly Girl
I’m on a plane almost weekly, and there are a few essential products that I always bring with me. On long haul trips to Europe or Asia, I don’t wear any makeup. Why clog your pores when the people...
View ArticleBNY Love Yourself: Goodie Bag
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and to celebrate, Barneys wants you to treat yourself with a collection of their incredible beauty products! I brought most of the contents with me to NYC – the nautical...
View ArticleDangene Skincare Program: Three’s Company
I’ve always adhered to a 7-10 step skincare routine, but now I’ve found a way to get by on just 3! For a recent two-day trip to NYC, I wanted only carry-on products. Dangene’s antioxidant-rich program...
View ArticleThe Five Essentials Featuring Emmy Rossum:
With a powerhouse voice and real acting chops, Emmy Rossum is a rare breed of double-threat. Have you watched Shameless yet? It’s my new guilty pleasure: the Gallaghers are the family you love to hate...
View ArticleMen’s Bags of Fall 2013: Part 1
The only reason I want to hear about cold weather nowadays is because of the related gear (read: bags) and threads. Otherwise, I really don’t about the chilly days and nights of winter, as layers are...
View ArticleMen’s Bags of Fall 2013: Part 2
In Paris, the men’s shows for Fall/Winter 2013 continued, leading to another round of fine bags for men, that I’m looking forward to gracing the city streets. The French houses (and an American)...
View ArticleThe St. Regis Grand Tourista – and Grand Giveaway!
UPDATE: Congrats to the winner- @Jade_Melissa – enjoy your bag and stay at the St. Regis! I am on the most magnificent tour in Shenzhen, China. A Grand Tour, in fact. Not unlike the grand tours taken...
View ArticleAmanda Seyfried Flies in Ford
Amanda was spotted in LAX recently with a jet-setting friendly Tom Ford tote, fabulous Frye boots, skinny jeans and a sweet little sweater. This Tom Ford Jennifer Trap calfskin tote bag is structured,...
View ArticleStaying at the St. Regis: A Grand Tourista in Shenzhen
Win my Jason Wu “Grand Tourista” Tote bag plus a 5 night stay at a St. Regis property! Details here. I was recently invited to experience the St. Regis Shenzhen, which opened just one short year ago....
View ArticleTop 5 Travel Portfolios: Passport to Paris
I’m going to Paris later this month for Fashion Week, and I want to make sure my passport goes first-class all the way. It’s one of the best travel mementos you can have, so I like to treat it well....
View ArticleFrieda Pinto Flies with Burberry
Frieda Pinto was spotted at LAX carrying the ultra-chic and classic Burberry Satchel-Medium Orchard. This is a perfect travel/everyday bag with its size and simplicity. You can pack things away in it...
View ArticleJessica Alba: Have Color Will Travel
Jessica Alba was at Charles de Gaulle airport recently looking airport-chic as usual with a teal Sportmax coat, skinny jeans, Rag and Bone booties and a purple Jimmy Choo Crossbody bag. This bag is...
View ArticleBest Sightseeing Bags: Trip Advisor
It’s great to see the sights, but it’s even better when your bag is a sight to behold, as well. Ultimately though, when you’re exploring a new place, you need convenience above all else. Fortunately...
View ArticleThe Five Essentials Featuring Caroline Issa:
Tastemaker, fashion editor, designer, model, and business savant: if this sounds like too many roles for one woman to take on without losing her cool – or her Choos – think again. Caroline Issa, the...
View ArticleT.T. Trunks Mademoiselle Trunk: Down to a T
I went to see End of the Rainbow recently, a musical about the months leading to the end of Judy Garland’s life. It stars Tracy Bennett, who was so spectacular I could not believe what I was watching....
View ArticleBecause She’s Worth It: The Five Essentials for Mother’s Day
Mom bags – as in suitable for diapers – these are not. These Five Essentials are the bags women want, covet, and deserve for Mother’s Day. This isn’t a holiday for practical gifts (Mom is practical...
View ArticleGlobe-Trotter 26” Cruise Centenary Special Ed Suitcase: Good News Travels Fast
With a suitcase like this, the fantasy of the ultimate in glamorous traveling is realized. The fantasy, of course, also includes a full-time porter – because in true old-world form, this trunk doesn’t...
View ArticleElisabeth Weinstock Obsessions: All About Anaconda
I have an unhealthy obsession with anaconda skin. I’m one of few women out there who is not afraid of snakes. Perhaps I should credit growing up with so many brothers; pythons, snakes, and lizards,...
View ArticleVictoria Beckham Medium Leather Bag: Beckham’s Got the Blues
If you ask me, sometimes the most sumptuous bags are the simplest. After all, why reinvent the wheel when you can just showcase great quality and true luxury?Read the full post Victoria Beckham Medium...
View ArticleNina Ricci Ballet Bag: Raising the Barre
My childhood dream of being a ballerina was never fulfilled for a couple of reasons: A) I never possessed the patience to actually attend lessons, and B) I only wanted to be a ballerina because I liked...
View ArticleLipault Paris Foldable 22″ Wheeled Carry On Bag: Packing Lust
For those of us with storage limitations (and that would be everyone – I live in the suburbs, and my closet is still bursting!), Lipault Paris’ foldable carry on is perfection in a bag. The lightweight...
View ArticleLongchamp Balzane Roots Collection: Get In Touch with Your Roots
I can safely say I have never been in love with a Longchamp bag before. Of course, we all have at least one foldup Le Pliage for travel (and the shopping sprees that come with your trip), but we don’t...
View ArticleDolce & Gabbana Anna Crossbody Box Bag: The Mile-High Club
This bag is a trip. It’s essentially a tiny suitcase, and how cute is that? It reminds me of the old days of airplane travel (before my time!) when people got dressed up to fly and flight attendants...
View ArticlePrecious 7 x Snob Essentials: Insider Edition
Meet Precious 7: it’s not just a brand-new place to discover new designers. It’s an innovative collective of fashion experts who curate showcases devoted to designers with fresh visions. Tina and I are...
View ArticleSnob Travel Essentials
Travel trends may come and go, but necessities are necessities. You don't just want to look good at the airport, you want to be prepared and comfortable for a no-fuss flying experience. Check out these...
View ArticleGolden Goose Double Zip Bag: Ready for Takeoff
The ultimate bag would be one you can buy for your man and sometimes borrow because you actually bought it for yourself and needed a slick justification. This would be one of those bags. The carry-on...
View ArticleSmythson x Quentin Jones Panama Collection: Artistic License
Some collaborations are nothing but a natural fit. Smythson’s latest Panama Collection marks the second capsule partnership between the leather company and artist Quentin Jones. Best of all, I love...
View ArticleTop 5 Packing Essentials: Making It Work
Last week I appeared on Good Morning Texas to talk packing tips. The less you have to lug around when traveling, the better, but you also want to bring everything you need. With a few special tricks...
View ArticleTop 5 Standout Suitcases: Look-at-Me Luggage
This may surprise you, but I do not own a single black suitcase. I only buy standout pieces, so I know they won’t get lost in the shuffle of the carrousel. When your bag is unique, people are less...
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