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Paris Olympics Guide: Where to stay/eat/play in the City of Lights

Olympic athletes might be sleeping on viral "anti-sex" cardboard beds and eating at industrial-size dining halls, but guests at the summer games can live in the lap of luxury. If...

Give Good Gift: 14 perfect presents for the hostess with the mostest

As if the anxiety of getting to the Hamptons, Hudson Valley, Berkshires, Jersey Shore or a plethora of other destinations for a weekend away from one’s normal life isn’t enough,...

Basque-inspired dining, Catbird NYC collabs with the Metropolitan Museum, more NYC events

The Met does jewelry with Catbird NYC, Eel Bar opens up on the Lower East Side, Rothys shoes take on the Flatiron district and more NYC events.

Beyoncé’s colorist, Rita Hazan, on her favorite haircare, red lipstick and black eyeliner

NYC-based colorist Rita Hazan has been entrusted with transforming some of the biggest A-listers with the most iconic hair, including Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna and the Queen B herself,...

Blue-Jean Baby: Celebrity-inspired summer denim trends

Good denim is a girl's best friend. But when the temperature begins to climb, breaking out jeans in July isn't always the obvious choice. That's why we're bringing you our...

Celebrity favorite SHA Spain is one of the world’s top wellness clinics

A 500-calorie dinner paired with a shot of apple cider vinegar transforms into a celebratory feast when served on a hilltop terrace overlooking the shimmering Mediterranean Bay of Altea. Such...

West Elm collabs with a celebrity chef, Cynthia Rowley designs whimsical watches, more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to...

Singer-actress-entrepreneur Rita Ora on shoes, shades and shopping addictions

Rita Ora is cool personified, and so it’s no surprise that all of her projects revolve around style, one way or another. The video for her infectious single, “Ask and...

Heads up: 12 new scalp serums that get to the root of hair issues

From Nulastin to Living Proof to Guerlain, the best scalp serums for healthy haircare.

The Lion's Pride: Disney and Balmain celebrate ‘The Lion King’ 

Can you feel the love tonight?  Today marks the official unveiling of Balmain’s collaboration with Disney, celebrating 30 years of “The Lion King.” For Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing —...

What is Del Core? The luxury label taking over red carpets — from Priyanka Chopra to Demi Moore

Hardly had Italian designer Daniel Del Core’s eponymous label celebrated its fourth anniversary when it unveiled its new Madison Avenue flagship: a way to say to the fashion world "I...

Celebrate the 4th of July in style with these 16 designer pieces

Whether you’re dressing for an Independence Day parade, picnic, party or Macy's annual fireworks, it’s nice to fly the sartorial flag.

Real estate mogul Ryan Serhant on his new show, favorite skincare and workout essentials

Long gone are the days when Ryan Serhant was merely selling New York’s million dollar listings on Bravo. Since becoming a star of the small screen back in 2012, Serhant...

Cocktails at Bergdorf's, a Chelsea art exhibit to beat the heat, more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to...

Esthetician Georgia Louise's favorite flares, freeze tools and fancy sneakers

She’s come a long way from her tweenage skincare savant years when she freely dispensed facials to school chums in her native England. Little did they know that Georgia Louise...

Twelve chic swimsuits for big-busted bathing beauties

Everyone wants a supportive partner, particularly when it comes to swimwear.  But for those blessed with big boobs, that wish becomes a requirement. Luckily, swimsuit manufacturers have been fashioning up-to-the-minute...

Très rosé: Carla Bruni launches chic celebrity wine

Think of her as the vintner in Vogue.  Supermodel, singer-songwriter, former first lady of France and now celebrity winemaker Carla Bruni has introduced her elegant rosé in the U.S. Called...

Amazon plans major revamp of money-losing Alexa with monthly fee, AI features

Known internally as “Banyan,” a reference to the sprawling ficus trees, the project would represent the first major overhaul of the voice assistant since it was introduced in 2014.

Jessica Alba’s mindful tool kit — crystals, charms and motivational books

Jessica Alba recommends Movado watches, Dezi sunglasses, Dyson hair products and more

Shop Toast’s new store in Brooklyn, Anthropologie in Soho, more NYC events

British brand Toast's new store, Anthropologie's new Soho store and Joana Vasconcelos' NoMad installation.