selected articles
The New York Times
Was Coco Chanel a Nazi agent during World War II? The answer depends on which new biography you read. The Coco catfight brewing between three respected authors. December, 2, 2011
Only Palin's Stylist Knows For Sure
An interview with Lisa Kline, the New York stylist who bought Sarah Palin and her family their notorious $150,000 wardrobes. November, 19 2009
Get Bobbed, but Don't Get Clipped
Underground hair parties combine the pursuit of beauty with the irresistible appeal of an insider bargain. December 10, 2008
Benefit Season: What Goes On Behind a Scene
To produce a few hours of gaiety, five chairwomen and a brigade of behind-the-scenes workers spent months vetting every detail. October 5, 2008
When Old Money Marries New Media
Melissa C. Morris offers a rare perspective of New York society on her blog. June 15, 2008
Not On Our Blog You Won't
Jezebel's readers and editors are learning a lesson right out of high school: popularity has its pitfalls, and mean-girl behavior is hard to quash. May 4, 2008
The Wall Street Journal
April 25, 2008
The Great Search for a Luxury Good
Book review: Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello.
July 2, 2004
The New Backyard Boom
Homeowners bring in the pros for private fireworks shows; $3,000—for five minutes.
May 21, 2004
The Copycat Wedding
More couples are finding that the most special day of their lives isn't so special, because friends and acquaintances are stealing their ideas.
CBS MoneyWatch/Yahoo Finance
December, 14 2010
Most Expensive Holiday Gifts
A $75,000 Camaro from the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. A $25,000 foosball table at FAO Schwarz. An $8 million iPhone from StuartHughes.com. Does anyone buy this stuff?
ForbesWoman
December 22, 2009
Hot Pink Success in Intimate Apparel
Women-owned small businesses are redefining undergarments, from shapewear to nipple concealers. But are women's bodies really just a bundle of problems that need solving?
December 22, 2009
The Perfect Haircut
Frédéric Fekkai stylist Mark DeVincenzo gives our model a chic, professional, universally flattering bob.
September 26, 2009
Five Minutes to Flawless
Streamline your morning with this elegant and easy makeup routine from New York makeup artist Fabiola.
September 26, 2009
Liz Claman, Camera-Ready
The Fox Business Network anchor says her style is "to attract, not distract."
April 30, 2009
Grin and Bare It
As summer approaches, the debate over bare legs in the workplace heats up.
Forbes.com
June 26, 2009
Jon & Kate R Us
Why have I been consumed with this sad, sordid cliche? The truth is: There but for the grace of God goes my own marriage.
Ladies' Home Journal
October, 2009
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