Author: Julie Murphy

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The Best Luxury Brands for Modern Women: Reformation

You know how when you discover a new brand and really, really love it, and you want to tell everyone about it? Well, that’s where we are with Reformation. We made our first purchase from the brand at the beginning of the summer. But unlike some fleeting summer romances, this one is still going strong. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has the rundown on one of the best luxury fashion brands for modern boss women: Reformation.

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Go To The Other Side at a Halloween Séance in New York

What better way to get into the Halloween spirit than with a good old-fashioned séance? Maybe a modern, swanky séance! Looking for a review on which trip to the other side delivers a truly sophisticated séance experience, with the just the right amount of spookiness? Our fearless correspondent Julie Chang Murphy attended a performance of The Other Side: A Psychological Séance led by renowned Magician and Mentalist Jason Suran. Here’s her report. Spoiler alert: it’s really cool.

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The Luxury Gift Guide: Best for Each Sign of the Zodiac

The New Age mystical arts of astrology, tarot, and crystals are back in vogue. And when you’re hard-pressed to come up with ideas for the perfect luxury gift, perhaps the recipient’s sign of the Zodiac can be your guide. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated our luxury gift guide of the best gifts for each person on your list based on their sign of the Zodiac.

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What You Need to Know Now About Giving Gifts at Work

Whether it’s a luxury holiday gift, a birthday present, an anniversary or wedding gift, or even a “just because” everyday present, the etiquette rules of gift giving are difficult to master. But no worries. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy, trained anthropologist and savvy gift-giver, breaks it all down for us in our ongoing series, luxury lessons: the gift giving etiquette you need to know. Here are some of the toughest questions about giving gifts at work right now, asked and answered.

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The Luxury Gift Guide: The Best in Fragrance and Beauty

Looking for the perfect gift for her? Why not gift something from the beauty aisle: a luxury scented candle, perfume, makeup, or a hair, body or face product? Something to soothe and pamper your loved one. With beauty and fragrance, you don’t have to worry about getting the right size, which is already putting you ahead of the curve. We’ve got over twenty ideas to help you get started. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated our ultimate luxury gift guide with the best in fragrance and beauty right now.