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What I Pack for a Weekend in the Woods

What I Pack for a Weekend in the Woods

I love nothing more than a weekend at a chic upstate B&B or in the Berkshires. Even when I’m just visiting a friend’s country cottage in Rhinebeck, I like to bring a little city style with me. Here are the 5 essentials I always pack for an autumnal weekend in the woods!

3 Wild Beauty Treatments to Keep that Summer Glow

3 Wild Beauty Treatments to Keep that Summer Glow

Jet lag and dry autumnal climate changes be damned. Warm summer destinations may be fading in your memory but you earned that summer glow, now learn how to keep it.

These 3 wild and wonderful facials and 3 awesome products will keep you looking and feeling like you’re still on vacay, even if you're stuck back at your desk. 

5 Ways to Celebrate (Not Mourn) Summer's End

5 Ways to Celebrate (Not Mourn) Summer's End

It's been a whirlwind of a summer, but while many are mourning it's end I’m excited for what the changing seasons bring. Regardless of what's going on in your life at this very moment, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate this seasonal shift, or at least cheer yourself as you tearfully pack up your bikinis.

Lushlife Nailworks: An Organic Oasis in NYC

Lushlife Nailworks: An Organic Oasis in NYC

Upon entering the appropriately lush, plant filled space; I was struck by, or actually NOT struck by any scent of acetone or chemicals so typical of nail salons. Instead I was greeted by the Lushlife founder, Jane MaColla, offering me peppermint tea and water both served in mason jars. She stepped away to answer a call while I chose my polish, and I smiled to myself when I overheard her gently explain to the caller that no, they don’t do artificial nails…

My Feature on Guest of a Guest's "You Should Know"

"Natalie Decleve, or to the Instagram world @natty_style, is a NYC stylist, a writer, the founder of The Hippie in Heels, and Guest of a Guest's very own Fashion Correspondent.  Recently, Natalie took to New York Fashion Week, where she covered the week's best shows, parties, and events. As our correspondent, Natalie gave us an inside look at her fashion week schedule and all her best fashion week looks. We have loved getting to know her and think you would too!"

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My Treehouse Featured on Refinery 29

"Whitney & Paloma, the free-spirited beauties behind Valentine NYC, are on a two-woman mission to revive romance by showcasing some of the most inspiring couples from NYC to L.A — often in their skivvies. Oh, and if that wasn't enough, the ladies design some killer lingerie, too.

Natalie Decleve, a stylist, fashion correspondent, and Lorde-lover like ourselves, turned her West Village apartment into a stylish, inspiration-filled hang-out. Click through for the pics!"

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NYFW Interview: Style Advice & More from Designer Sylvie Millstein via Guest of a Guest

What do you get when you combine Parisian style with Japanese simplicity? The answer is Hellessy, the ready-to-wear line born of French/Japanese designer, Sylvie Millstein. The Paris born beauty lived in Tokyo for years before moving to NYC in 2007, and worked for esteemed fashion houses Givenchy and Chanel, as well as Harrods before using her wide experience to create her own collection. Hellessy’s effortless pieces are crafted in luxe materials that translate seamlessly into a modern, working wardrobe. This season’s collection proved no different, and included a variety of wearable items - from a perfect autumn poncho to a pair of leather bellbottoms paired down with a simple striped top. We caught up with Sylvie to get her style tips for dressing chic and maintaining a well-edited wardrobe.

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Interview w/ Daniel Silverstain on His First Presentation at NYFW

Daniel Silverstain has been making waves in the fashion community ever since he arrived on the scene in 2011. Early on, Daniel was selected by Vogue Italy as one of Muuse’s Top 10 Most Promising Designers, and in 2013 was a finalist in ELLE’s Fashion Next Fashion Show. Daniel was very recently accepted as a member of the CFDA+ and recognized for his outstanding achievement in Womenswear Design. With design experience under his belt from working at Calvin Klein Collection, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Ellie Tahari, the young Israeli designer is finally showing his own collection at NYFW for the first time. I caught up with the newbie to find out who inspires him to create, and how he’s learning to let go.

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