Ivy Pascual is DuJour magazine’s chief research editor. Prior to joining the staff in 2012, she was a freelance reporter at InStyle and a graduate of Syracuse University. She loves testing out fancy beauty products, HGTV and stealing cuddles from her Bichon named Coconut.
Mahri Relin, founder of the dance-inspired fitness regimen, offers her advice for an optimal workout
New York-based trainer Mahri Relin's life-long love of dance and music all started when her parents took her to see the ballet. "Watching 'The Nutcracker' made me want to move so beautifully," she told DuJour. Now, she has made the surprising transition from professional dancer to fitness expert. ... More
See inside the 2015 Pencils of Promise Gala, which raises funds to help provide quality education for children around the world
John Legend caused stars like Karlie Kloss and Chiwetel Ejiofor to rise to their feet Wednesday night after the singer surprised guests with a special onstage performance. "If you were to say to me five years ago that John Legend will perform at a Pencils of Promise (PoP) Gala, I wouldn't believe ... More
A beautifully crafted cocktail with unexpected flavor
When Lazy Point mixologist Jeremy Strawn was tasked to launch a new flavor profile for his beach-themed Tribeca bar, the Texas native immediately turned to the “Gypsy,” an ancient cocktail recipe made with rosemary and grapes. “I really liked that cocktail, but finding Concord grapes year-round is difficult," he says. ... More
At this year's Edible Schoolyard NYC Benefit, chefs shared stories about the most memorable dishes their mothers ever made
David Chang, Momofuku "After my mom came back from the hospital when she should not have been cooking at all, she made me a Korean kimchi stew, kimchee jjigae. It's an extraordinarily spicy fermented cabbage soup. It's not something most people would make when they just had serious surgery. She said: 'You're home; I have ... More
Here's what happens when Ansel Elgort, Kevin Hart and an eighth grade baseball prodigy take over Madison Square Garden
Mo’Ne Davis revealed her pregame ritual. “I keep money in my back pocket before every game,” she explained. Despite making history as the first girl to pitch a shutout during the Little League World Series, the extraordinary eighth grader said that basketball is her true calling. Kevin Hart won his fourth consecutive MVP ... More
Celebrity makeup artist Rae Morris on her top beauty tools and anti-aging techniques
Australian beauty pro Rae Morris—who has famously painted the faces of A-list stars Naomi Campbell, Dita Von Teese, Cate Blanchett and Miranda Kerr—returns to the U.S. with a glamorous e-book guide and a willingness to share all her secrets in Makeup: The Ultimate Guide Version Two (the follow up to her original best ... More
Actor Josh McDermitt shares behind-the-scenes insight about his character, including the significance of the mullet
If you haven’t been up-to-date with the undead last season, here’s a recap. When we first meet Dr. Eugene Porter (played by Josh McDermitt), the latest comic book character to appear from Robert Kirkman’s Walking Dead series, we learn he may hold the answer to what caused the zombie plague. And although the ... More
The esteemed organization celebrates 15 years of achievement at its annual fall gala
Victor Cruz, Rachel Roy, Jemima Kirke and more stepped out Tuesday night for the New Yorkers for Children (NYFC) annual fall gala. Lead by NYC Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scopetta since 1996, NYFC has helped children and teens in foster care “catch up to their peers” by offering college ... More
Communities in Schools honors philanthropist Elaine Wynn at its New York City gala
For more than thirty years, Communities in Schools (CIS) has provided 1.3 million young people and their families with basic needs like food, clothing, healthcare and, most importantly, a network of support. At this year’s gala, the non-profit organization honored chairman Elaine Wynn for her fearless leadership and 15 years ... More
Celebrating the launch of her new handbag collection, Cara Delevingne recruited fashionable friends to join her for a glamorous evening at the British luxury brand’s Soho shop