Cool Iceland

Where fire meets ice, where the words ‘spectacular’ and ‘awesome’ don’t seem adequate, and where adventure and discovery transport you to another world, this is Iceland. It might look small on the world map somewhere up there in the north Atlantic, but this volcanic island nation of 330,000 people is way cool and not only in degrees. Kick...
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Keeping up appearances in transit

A successful in transit wardrobe lies in the edit where comfort meets style. Here’s how you can keep up appearances and transition from one zone to the next feeling fresh, polished and ready for action. Choose a versatile jacket in a neutral tone to anchor your look. It will work overtime at your destination and ensure...
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Dare to go wild

Inject a dose of daring into your wardrobe with a leopard print piece that will prove anything but boring. In the 1920s genuine leopard skin started appearing in full coats and trims and began a trend that became associated with glamour and exotic style.  Heralding the look was actress Marian Nixon who, in 1925, had a coat...
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Not your average basket

If you love and admire Fabergé artistry and you’re lucky enough to be visiting New York, then swing by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and check out the Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation’s magnificent collection of Fabergé works (Gallery 555), which is on long-term loan.  Here you will find the most important Fabergé work in an...
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