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From chic waterfront living in the east to the equestrian elegance of the west, the doors are opening to some of Palm Beach County’s most exclusive properties in the name of high-end design, innovation, historic preservation and philanthropy.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Ahead, discover the French shoe brands that deserve a place in your wardrobe, each one embodying that elusive, enduring elegance only the French seem to do so well.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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At the once-swank Primrose Hotel, Russian refugees recline on the porch, playing pinochle, watching the night traffic of Collins Avenue rumble down South Beach.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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But any good bash kicks off with a good drink, in a cocktail hour here where the varied roster of names mingled in an ancillary room at the swank Beverly Hilton, munching on lobster salad and sliders.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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The backstory The property was built in 2017 by the renowned Nepali architect Prabal Thapa – a long, elegant two-storey structure in a U-shape, using local Baglung stone and timber in keeping with Mustang’s traditional Thakali architectural style.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sneakers aren’t the only travel-ready shoe that provides all-day comfort and cool-girl style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Who knew a touch of chrome over neutral shades could look this chic?—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rather than the usual Rat Pack retro or duffer chic, this hip oasis is a slightly rugged desert escape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Whether a chandelier, a wall sconce, or a stand-alone desk lamp, Pooky showcases a wealth of different light fixtures and continues to innovate with patterns that evoke playful poshness and flair.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Pixel Watch blends style and smartness in a way most wearables miss.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s especially true when there’s so much on-sale stylishness in Amazon’s discounted shoe department.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cove is much larger, with a more formal service style, but the exactitude is still there, the sense of stylishness, the obsession and the delight.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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The self-conscious aspiration to hipness here is unfortunate and decidedly not cool, but some may find such affectations quaint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Despite its hipness, the Calile felt soothing, with its chilled organic wines and linen robes and a palette of dusty rose, light oak, and matte gold that had an almost Xanax-like effect.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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