Month: January 2019

the best new luxury fragrances this spring 2019

Spring is coming, and its time to think about how you’ll celebrate the new season with some new elements in your fashion and beauty routines. We’ve shared the trends you need to know in fashion and handbags. Now our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy – after visiting the beauty floor at Saks – shares the best new luxury fragrances this spring 2019. Spoiler alert: think sensual not sweet.

how to talk about sports this week like a pro

TWIST: This Week in Sports Talk is our weekly recap of how to talk about sports this week like a pro. If you’re just starting to learn about sports, or need a quick summary of what’s up in your favorite league, or just want to know why your spouse keeps obsessively checking the sports scores during important social occasions, here’s what you need to know to talk with a sports fan the week of January 20, 2019.

the new luxury scented candles perfect for bibliophiles

In the depths of winter, what could be better than curling up with a good book on a cold grey day? If you’re lucky enough to have a snow day, or a vacation day, and you want to surround yourself with the perfect conditions for a marathon winter’s read, you need a comfortable sofa or chair, a soft blanket and some thick socks. And how about adding a scented candle that smells like a library into the mix? We went in search of scented candles perfect for book lovers – fragrances ideal for a library, den, or cozy reading spot. Here are the luxury scented candles perfect for bibliophiles right now.

focus on social wellness at these innovative private clubs

Social wellness clubs are now officially a Thing again. In late 2016, there was a wave of news coverage about the rise of private social clubs – and boutique fitness studios – morphing into membership-based wellness clubs. Now the idea has come roaring back with new clubs opening or coming soon on both coasts in the US and in London. We’re not sure that we want every element of our lives – work, working out, and playing out – all happening under the same roof. But we were intrigued by the idea, so we went in search of the latest news. Here’s the run-down on the latest wave of wellness-oriented private clubs.