I was thrilled at being in New York city. The ELLE team was there to shoot with a major girl power icon (currently a secret) for our October issue. And of course it helps that it is my favourite city in the world. As I was mentally scrolling through a list of places to eat… Continue reading We’ve found you the best hotel deal in New York City
James Knowles, president, CEO, and artist-in-residence of the family-run boutique Roger Smith Hotel doesn’t hide his love for art. Step into the lobby or Lily’s Bar, and you’ll see what we mean. From rotating galleries that showcase the works of local artists, to Knowles’s own works, there’s plenty to feast your eyes on in every… Continue reading New York’s Roger Smith Hotel perfectly captures the city’s thriving arts and culture scene
A new video of Kris Jenner’s closet was just released and holy wow does that momager have clothes and accessories. In the video, Kris gives friend Dee Hilfiger a tour of her multi-room closet — MULTI-ROOM, people — which includes an entire room dedicated to her shoes. Kris calls her ginormous closet “one of my favourite… Continue reading Kris Jenner’s multi-room closet is the craziest thing you’ll see today
If you thought playgrounds were only for kids, think again. The wild popularity of made-for-Instagram pop-up exhibits like The Museum of Ice Cream and The Color Factory have proven that grown-ups are just as excited to play—especially if a good photo-op awaits. Now, YSL Beauty is giving its luxury touch to the trend with the… Continue reading YSL is opening a beauty hotel in New York with five floors made for the Instagram
Stay The St. Regis Doha is located on its own stretch of sand with stunning views of the sea. There’s a gigantic pool, a spa, St. Regis’s signature butler service, and more than enough dining options to make sure you don’t have the same meal twice. Don’t leave without eating at both (yes, both!) of Gordon… Continue reading 4 reasons Qatar deserves to be your next holiday getaway
With its storied past, and glorious influence over the city’s history, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is one of those rare properties that continues to have a strong foothold in the present day. In its last life, it was the General Post Office. Now, while the grand neoclassical facade remains, its beating heart is a 400-room… Continue reading Old-world charm and modern comforts make The Fullerton Hotel Singapore a model destination
Brace yourselves, because Kylie Jenner just shared a tour of the entire ‘room’ in her house dedicated to just her purses. If you were ever wondering how the 21-year-old almost-billionaire spends her Kylie Cosmetics earnings, look no further than her handbags. In the video, titled “My Purse Closet Tour”, Kylie takes us inside the boutique-like… Continue reading Kylie Jenner just shared a tour of her million-dollar purse closet
Urtrecht, the fourth-largest city in the Netherlands, is the kind of place you’ll want to live in to finish writing your book — even if you’ve never planned to pen one. Between the toy town charm of the winding canals and the intimate cobblestone streets that surround them, bell towers that have witnessed hundreds of… Continue reading Exploring the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam — an insider’s guide
A living room, a double bedroom and an en suite bathroom at 38,000 ft—that’s the crux of this ultra-luxe experience in the sky. The Residence by Etihad (on the Airbus A380) is currently the most indulgent way to fly commercial. A private transfer brings you to a separate entrance at the airport, where check-in is a… Continue reading The Residence by Etihad will make you rethink every exclusive experience you’ve ever had
There are few places in the world where the quaint is as charming as it is in Stone Town, in the old part of Zanzibar City in Tanzania. The diverse and chequered past of this UNESCO World Heritage Centre (it was a major hub of the spice trade in its heyday) seems to have finally… Continue reading Why Mnemba Island in Zanzibar needs to be on top of your holiday list
Mechanical watches themselves, of course, are quite obsolete. Even the finest in the world tell time with far less precision than the noname quartz watches you can buy at throwaway prices at your nearest supermarket. Mechanical watches also take less kindly to damage. A hardy Casio G-Shock will, without a doubt, give you many more… Continue reading The magic of mechanical watches
An academic research nerd from the University of Cambridge, Sahar Mansoor’s journey towards a zero waste living started off in one of the 900 libraries where she sat reading about waste and environment. After studying in the Liberal Arts School in USA and spending time with the World Health Organisation in Geneva where she was… Continue reading How to lead a zero waste lifestyle, according to Bare Necessities’ Sahar Mansoor
From yoga retreats in the Himalayas and weekly mindfulness classes to downloading mediation apps such as Headspace and Calm, many of us spend our lives (and paycheques) on trying to achieve happiness and fulfillment. However, having tried out the Danish concept of finding contentment in cosiness with the pursuit of ‘hygge‘, and frugal living with… Continue reading Ikigai — the Japanese lifestyle trend promising to find your life purpose
Wellness is a state of mind — especially when you’re surrounded by the unadulterated quietude of the Western Ghats. Three hours away from the city of Mumbai lies the impressive 320-acres property of the Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat and Spa, where we had the opportunity to stay for a weekend. Designed as a sanctuary for the… Continue reading Hilton Shillim is your perfect weekend getaway
According to Luke Coutinho, India’s leading expert in integrative and lifestyle medicine, being healthy isn’t a goal, it’s a way of living. If only we preach this, half the health problems we face will be resolved without needing doctors, treatments and medication. It’s all about the everyday choices and alterations you make. In a quick… Continue reading 6 steps to completely reset your unhealthy life, by celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho
A current marker of social status is how fast we know about obscure European lifestyles. Hygge is out, friluftsliv is in, and any minute now another adorable way of living that’s hard for English-speakers to pronounce will make its way onto the bestseller list and into furniture catalogs. We propose that lifestyle be Cwtch. Cwtch… Continue reading Is Cwtch the secret to a happy love life?
Interviewing for a new job is no mean feat. Not only do you have to spend the night before researching the ins and outs of the role, choosing an appropriate outfit, and thinking of a valid excuse to pull a sickie in work the next day, you’re then faced with the pressure of appearing calm,… Continue reading Women are interrupted more and face tougher job interviews than men, study reveals
There are many benefits to being single. Being able to eat ice-cream straight from the tub is one of them. Eating cereal for dinner is another. Spending a lot of time with your girlfriends is another positive. According to a research by Happify, there could be serious long-term health benefits attached to your single status.… Continue reading Turns out, being single could be good for your health
Let’s face it, we all love a superfood. Whether it’s a toxic green matcha latte that promotes itself as the kale of the tea world, or the skin-transforming ‘golden milk’ of turmeric, we can’t help but jump on a health food band wagon promising to make us beautiful, both inside and out. Regardless of whether we actually like… Continue reading Dragon fruit, the new superfood everyone is loving
Dragging yourself out of bed on a Monday morning may require a Herculean effort, but breezing through the work week just got a whole lot easier. We detail out the reminders you need to set to get through the toughest five days of the week with nary a slip-up in sight. Monday Stay on top… Continue reading How to slay your work week like a boss
