In a harmonic convergence of two big trends in luxury, the best online resale sites are also excellent sources for hot items in “New Age” luxury. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated a a guide on how to shop the luxury online resale site The Real Real for vintage items that are on-point with the hot new trend toward “New Age” luxury goods.
It is hard enough being a parent under a mandatory social distancing edit, with distance learning the norm for your little ones. Add the chore of getting everyone dressed for the day – which is hard even under normal circumstance – and you’ve got a recipe for maximum morning stress. The solution? Pajamas all day! Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has the scoop on the best luxury pajama sets for kids that will look cute and presentable all day long, and into the night.
Mother’s Day is approaching, and this year in particular we all have lots of time to hang out and watch movies that remind us of the deep (and often complex) relationships we have or had with our moms. Our resident cinema expert and ace correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of the 12 best movies to watch on Mother’s Day if you want to host an impromptu film festival. Grab the tissues, and let’s go!
Our Food Editor Nicole Douillet always shares a monthly dispatch from the world of food and wine. In lieu of her usual update of news about new restaurants and star chefs, this month she’s sharing stories of the heroes within the world of fine dining who are responding with care and concern during this terrible COVID-19 pandemic. And she has suggestions on how we can all help save our favorite restaurants and bars.
Back in the day, it was common for fashion and beauty magazines to publish lists that compared a “splurge” and a “steal.” They would juxtapose a high-priced luxury item and its effective – and far more affordable – twin. We love the idea of substitutions at a time when saving money is paramount – and when the best luxury of the moment is the purchase that doesn’t lead to buyer’s remorse. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has curated a list of the best and most effective drugstore substitutes for high-priced luxury beauty and personal care products, including cleansers, serums, moisturizers, toners, eye creams, masks, and sunscreen.
