For most people, a diamond engagement ring is the most important jewelry purchase they’ll ever make, and although some girls have undoubtedly had their dream ring bookmarked for years, other couples might not know where to start when shopping for such a monumental investment. The four C’s—color, cut, carat and ... More

Eva Gutowski is living proof that your roots don’t necessarily define where you’ll end up. Her humble beginnings might have been amplified by the fact that the YouTube sensation grew up in Orange County, but they most certainly propelled her to carve out the creative lifestyle that she leads today. ... More

As the resident meditation leader for 1 Hotels and a frequent collaborator with Lululemon, Biet Simkin is well known in the world of high-end mindfulness. When I met her at an event she hosted at the HGU New York hotel last month, the first thing she did was warn me ... More

In an age where tradition plays a smaller role in the events surrounding a marriage, one has to wonder where the moment’s primary souvenir – the engagement ring – fits into this modern narrative. The millennial generation is making its mark once again as couples come of-age and consider taking ... More

There’s no one right way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Some simply write it off as a Hallmark holiday and ignore it completely. Others may be planning a “Galentine’s” bash to fête their single ladyhood, and still others may plan on sneaking a bottle of wine into Fifty Shades Darker.  While being ... More

While the coastal town of Kennebunkport, Maine—perhaps best known as the summer home of the Bush political dynasty—draws visitors in every season, its intimacy (the 2010 census recorded less than 3,500 residents) makes it perfect for a romantic weekend getaway. The town sits along the Kennebunk River and, to the ... More

Anne Chertoff, trend expert at WeddingWire, is back to answer our pressing wedding questions. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we asked Chertoff whether Valentine’s Day nuptials are a do or a don’t, and if it’s a do, how do you get married on the holiday tastefully? ... More