Summer
This is a sign to give your Birkenstocks and Air Force 1s a break this summer.They’re footwear staples for a reason, of course, but they’re not the shoes of the summer. That title belongs to suede sneakers. Fuzzy, low-top kicks are suddenly everywhere, with men especially embracing the style.”The specific…
The Hamptons are considered one of the most famous destinations in the US for celebrities and the ultra-elite to escape during the summer months.But many visitors don’t realize the area is also home to longtime locals, like me, who live here year-round. As someone who’s spent most of my life…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kerry Feeney, a 44-year-old director of hospital administration from Rockaway, New York. Feeney won one of three nights auctioned off by StayMarquis. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.I’ve been watching Bravo for years. I think it started with…
The experts said blouses and three-piece suits will be popular in offices this summer.Raimonda Kulikauskiene/Getty Images; Kirstin Sinclair/Getty ImagesBusiness Insider spoke with stylists about which workwear trends are in and out this summer.Natural fabrics, wide-leg trousers, and elevated accessories will be popular.However, ill-fitting suits, piqué polos, and statement necklaces are…
As adolescents, my wife and I both had summer jobs. In Iowa, she pushed a cart around the library, reshelving books. In Oregon, I pushed a mail cart through the antiseptic-laced hallways of the hospital where my mother worked. I also collated and stapled thick packets of photocopies by hand…
I’m a luxury travel reviewer, so I’ve spent years refining my standards for comfort. I’ve stayed at extraordinary hotels and resorts around the world — properties with the plushest bedding and robes, private infinity pools, dedicated butlers, and absolutely no need to take care of myself while on property. Once…
I’m about to experience my 17th summer as a mom, and I think I’ve finally learned my lesson. Having four kids can be overwhelming and chaotic, especially given their different abilities, personalities, ages, and preferred extracurriculars. Despite the number of kids I have, I am determined to have a low-key…
Even a backyard barbecue might raise your stress levels this year, as higher food costs make the price of summer staples harder to swallow.One culprit is the price of ground beef, which reached a record $6.90 per pound in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That price…
Forget Oregon or California. Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, is the stunning wine destination I think everyone should visit this summer. Loading audio narration… As a seasoned sommelier and travel advisor, I’m often on the hunt for under-the-radar wine regions. In search of somewhere new and exciting, I recently visited Valle…
My kids hate summer camp. I’ve tried for years to get my kids to love it, but it’s just not worth it anymore. This year I’m trying something different. Loading audio narration… As the summer months approach, I’m no longer planning weeklong camps or sleep-away camps.Instead, we’re going to try…
