Males of the species are invited to a laidback "speakeasy" evening with salon services, cigars, whiskey and more...

When my invitation arrived for Elie Tahari's personal appearance at Bloomingdale's in Paramus, I didn't waste any time marking my calendar...

What fun we had at the American Cancer Society's Starry Night Gala in Gladstone. Lots of nice people getting together for a great cause amid fine food, wine, auctions and oldies tunes...

If you're a fan of the Mansion in May decorator show house, you'll love the first-ever Market in May this weekend. Premier vendors will offer furniture, rugs, lamps, art, antiques, pottery, gifts, jewelry and men's and women's apparel at insider prices...

When Neiman Marcus in Short Hills asked me to help organize their spring fashion event last month, of course I selected a couple of fab Stella McCartney handbags for the runway show. Little did I know that Stella and I would personally cross paths just a few weeks later...

Dreaming of launching your own business, but need a jump-start? These two Mountain Lakes moms make it look easy ...

If you like Tory Burch, Ferrari luxury cars, beauty bars, cocktails and music with a charitable twist, here's a hip event for your calendar ...

Last week I left my umbrella at home, but didn't realize it until it was lunch time here at New Jersey Monthly, and the heavens had already opened. Just then, a big cardboard box landed on my desk...

Last night I stopped by the pre-launch party for Grassroots Natural Market in Morristown. How delightful to find lip-smacking granola, lovely organic wine, and some of the absolute best chocolate-chip cookies ever...

If you're looking to create an inviting new space...or freshen up an existing room...come hear Janet Simon's informative and entertaining lecture on April 18 at the Morris Museum.

It was my first Passover supper. So, when my dear friends Michael Chazkel and Shelley Feder invited me to their Bedminster Seder, I was delighted to accept!

Waking up to yet another bone-chilling day in New Jersey, I pulled the covers over my head and fantasized that I was luxuriating in warm and wonderful Santa Fe...

Carol MacArthur, long-time owner of Encore Quality Consignments in Bernardsville, one of my all-time fave haunts, just told me that she is moving EVERYTHING out. You heard it here first, so grab your car keys and follow me...

In anticipation of a stylish, eight-course, family-style Highlands Dinner Club supper at Metropolitan Seafood in Lebanon, we wisely skipped breakfast and lunch that day...

This morning, senior editor Eric Levin poked his head in my office and proudly proclaimed that he had managed to match his socks with his shirt, without even thinking about it...

Whether you're a seasoned pro who can set a table in 1-2-3 or a novice who doesn't know a soup spoon from a salad fork, you're sure to pick up a new idea or two from these original tablescape designs...

When all else fails, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and treat yourself to a new lipstick.

One of the cutest and eco-friendliest shops in the state is Debbie Foster's Organic Nest in the heart of Bernardsville, where you'll find 100 percent organic beds, cotton bed linens, baby clothes, botanicals and more.

While on her way to the booth to cast a vote, our Mendham-based style editor ran into the town's most famous resident—Governor Chris Christie, who had his daughter in tow to exercise our nation's most important right and privilege. The Governor had a few words to say about the value of the democratic process.

It's been a dark and stormy week, but we're managing to keep our heads above water with a little help from our friends...

Art dealer Kathy Imlay’s latest company, Vessel of Things Less Ordinary (VōTLO), boldly takes works of art off the walls and infuses them into your wardrobe.

If you're a fan of super-smart MZ Wallace handbags and totes, here's an interesting piece of fashion trivia!

I've promised to feature all kinds of style ideas in my blog, so here's the first in a series of home style posts that highlight some of New Jersey's interesting homeowners and designers...

Bring your love of poetry and a healthy appetite to Newark this weekend. First, experience some of today's finest poets as they recite and discuss their work. Then stop by NICO Kitchen + Bar at NJPAC and sample tasty recipes made with fresh ingredients!    

Reporting back from a FAB event last night at Papyrus in Short Hills. Really fun to meet Jonathan Adler and see his fall line of paper, pens and more!

Are you a fan of Jonathan Adler's cool and colorful pillows, pottery and other accessories and furnishings? Meet him Tuesday, October 9, from 5 to 7 pm at the Papyrus store at the Mall at Short Hills!

This fundraiser brought old and new friends together for a casual evening of gourmet pizza and backyard music.

One of the best parts of my job as New Jersey Monthly's style editor is interviewing tastemakers. And one of the most intriguing tastemakers is Ken Downing, global fashion director for Neiman Marcus.

I interviewed celeb fashion designer David Meister just before the Emmys, and here is his take on red-carpet glamour...

Global style icon Rachel Zoe, originally from Short Hills, shares fashion tips just in time for Fall 2012.

If you think Mary Jane shoes are just a fond vintage memory, think again!

Whether you're looking for a chic palette for your home or freshening your autumn wardrobe, cool blues and greens are hot for Fall 2012!

If you're a college student, or if you just snack like one, Daphne Oz shares calorie-blasting tips in her best-selling book, The Dorm Room Diet (HarperCollins).

Eager to wear that new scarf this fall, but not sure how to tie it? It's a cinch!

Life's short, so make every day sparkle!  Who says you need an occasion to throw a little party? Wednesday night meatloaf? TGIF? Sunday brunch with the neighbors? All fine reasons to celebrate...

It was an over-the-top evening of sushi and supple leather recently inside a private hangar at Teterboro Airport. Although guests mingled among sleek aircraft and toured XOJET’s Bombardier Challenger 300, one of the fastest corporate jets in the world, the star of the evening wasn’t a plane, but an automobile.