When Scott Stoddard, an American graduate student, sets off to Switzerland to start University, his life changes forever when he meets an older woman named Desiree, who happens to be the Countess de Rovere. But this is not your typical man meets older, more sophisticated woman romance novel. Filled with glamour, a European backdrop and flirtatious repartee, An Improbable Pairing […]

Oftentimes, it seems that everyone is looking for the perfect job, outfit, relationship or body. Me included. I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect body for years. I can’t tell you how many times I take a photo to make sure I get that perfect Instagramable selfie. Unfortunately, perfection doesn’t exist, and looking for it often sets me up […]

I love shoes. Okay, if I’m being honest, I’m slightly obsessed with them. From Mary Janes to ballerina flats, I haven’t met a shoe that I haven’t fallen in love with. Shoes are such a fundamental part of our lives because we can’t leave the house without them. But that’s not why we love them, right? Day or evening, shoes […]

Delicious desserts and sweet treats have the power to invoke our fondest memories. My favorite nostalgic cheesecake memory involves love. My relationship with my partner started long distance so we weren’t always together for holidays. When we first started dating, to woo me, she ordered a strawberry cheesecake to be sent special delivery for Valentine’s Day. To commemorate our first […]

Online dating sites and dating apps have revolutionized the way we connect, date and hook-up with people. Although dating apps have seemingly made connecting easier, they’ve shed light on a major problem women having been navigating for decades: the abusive retaliation by rejected men. Wanting to start a conversation, expose some of the creeps that women should look out for […]

Unpresidential, sometimes offensive and said to be inspired by Fox News, Donald Trump’s abrasive Twitter presence started long before he won the presidency in 2016. Before he announced his candidacy, Donald Trump could be found regularly tweeting about his businesses, his fortune, the birth certificate of former President Obama, and even his IQ. He used Twitter to insult celebrities, brag […]

The last thing you probably want to hear right after you just sat down at a bar is “What’s your sign?” But what if the mixologist behind the bar can elevate your drinking experience by simply knowing your zodiac sign? That’s exactly what Aliza Kelly Faragher, author of The Mixology of Astrology, wants to do. For thousands of years we’ve […]

I have to admit, I’m not a big gin drinker. Gin tends to be a bit too harsh for my taste. But when I heard about a new gin-based spirit that was geared specifically towards women, the feminist in me was intrigued. It’s no secret the alcohol industry is, and always has been, dominated by men, but sociologist and brand […]

Nothing is better than a Valentine’s Day filled with champagne, pastries, chocolate, roses and fashion. On Valentine’s Day, against the backdrop of a breathtaking view of Manhattan, select members of the press were invited to sip champagne and preview the new ready-to-wear fashion collection from DUCKI UNITED. The new 33-piece collection of colorful separates, flirty dresses, and hip jumpsuits with sexy […]

Foodies and literary-enthusiasts alike celebrated the opening of Oscar Wilde NYC in 2017. Located in the NoMad area of Manhattan, diners are greeted by Oscar himself. Okay, not exactly. They’re greeted by a bronze-casted figure of him sitting on a bench outside the front of the restaurant. Inside, the restaurant’s Victorian-style, decadent decor is true to the successful playwright’s spirit. Marble, […]