Ann Brown

The Carolyn Bessette Cocktail Is the Chic Spring Sip Everyone’s Talking About

By Ann Brown / May 22, 2026 / Comments Off on The Carolyn Bessette Cocktail Is the Chic Spring Sip Everyone’s Talking About

Few style icons have maintained the quiet influence of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy—and now, her signature elegance is inspiring a cocktail that feels just as timeless. Enter the Carolyn Bessette Cocktail, an Elderflower Royale that channels her understated, polished aesthetic into a glass. Built around Bols Elderflower liqueur, the drink leans into a flavor profile that’s light,…

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Paris’ Hidden Gem Hôtel Prince de Conti Taps Cibele Maciet Communication to Expand Its Reach in the U.S. and Latin America

By Ann Brown / May 21, 2026 / Comments Off on Paris’ Hidden Gem Hôtel Prince de Conti Taps Cibele Maciet Communication to Expand Its Reach in the U.S. and Latin America

A new chapter is unfolding for one of Paris’ most discreet luxury stays, as Cibele Maciet Communication announces its latest client: Hôtel Prince de Conti. The partnership signals a strategic push to elevate the hotel’s presence across the United States and Latin America—two markets increasingly drawn to intimate, design-forward travel experiences. Founded by Franco-Brazilian journalist…

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Inside the U.S.’ First Authentic Turkish Hammam: Hürrem Hammam Brings Ottoman Wellness to a New Generation

By Ann Brown / May 21, 2026 / Comments Off on Inside the U.S.’ First Authentic Turkish Hammam: Hürrem Hammam Brings Ottoman Wellness to a New Generation

A centuries-old wellness tradition is getting a modern revival in the United States, and it’s arriving in a big way. Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa is introducing what it calls the country’s first fully authentic Turkish hammam experience—an expansive 20,000-square-foot sanctuary designed to transport visitors into the heart of Ottoman-era ritual and relaxation. Inspired by…

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Spring Beauty Drops You Shouldn’t Sleep On: From $12 Hair Game-Changers to Luxe Skin Fixes

By Ann Brown / May 21, 2026 / Comments Off on Spring Beauty Drops You Shouldn’t Sleep On: From $12 Hair Game-Changers to Luxe Skin Fixes

Spring is bringing a wave of beauty launches that feel less like fluff and more like function — smarter formulas, customizable options, and treatments that actually do something. From under-$16 hair care to high-performance skincare, these new arrivals are worth a closer look. Leading the charge is The Hair Edit, which is flipping the script…

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‘How Will I Remember This’: Reed Luplau’s Dance Narrative Confronts Memory, Loss, and Queer History

By Ann Brown / May 20, 2026 / Comments Off on ‘How Will I Remember This’: Reed Luplau’s Dance Narrative Confronts Memory, Loss, and Queer History

A new dance-theater work is set to bring history, memory, and movement into powerful conversation. How Will I Remember This, the latest production from Reed Luplau, will make its world premiere in New York City, offering audiences a limited three-performance run that blends dance, music, and storytelling into an emotionally charged experience. Presented by REED…

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Skip the Summer Travel Chaos: Vilnius Emerges as Europe’s Quiet, Green Escape

By Ann Brown / May 20, 2026 / Comments Off on Skip the Summer Travel Chaos: Vilnius Emerges as Europe’s Quiet, Green Escape

As Europe braces for another packed summer travel season, a major shift is about to reshape how visitors enter the region. Beginning April 10, the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) began requiring biometric registration for non-EU travelers entering the Schengen Area for the first time — a move expected to slow arrivals at already…

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Asase Yaa Launches 25th Anniversary Tour With ‘The Revival: Djembe in the New Millennium’

By Ann Brown / May 19, 2026 / Comments Off on Asase Yaa Launches 25th Anniversary Tour With ‘The Revival: Djembe in the New Millennium’

The award-winning Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater is marking a major milestone with the launch of its first national tour in nearly a decade. Celebrating its 25th anniversary season (2026–27), the Brooklyn-based company is hitting the road with The Revival: Djembe in the New Millennium, a reimagined production that blends music, dance, and storytelling…

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Huda Beauty’s ‘Strawberry Latte’ Collection Serves Y2K Glow With a Modern Blush Filter Twist

By Ann Brown / May 19, 2026 / Comments Off on Huda Beauty’s ‘Strawberry Latte’ Collection Serves Y2K Glow With a Modern Blush Filter Twist

Huda Beauty is leaning all the way into nostalgia with the launch of its Strawberry Latte Collection — a warm, berry-toned lineup designed to recreate the kind of soft-focus, “blush filter” glow that defined early 2000s beauty, now updated for a more polished, skin-first finish. At the center of the drop is the new Blush…

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RAD Roller’s Recovery Tools Make Smart Gifts

By Ann Brown / May 19, 2026 / Comments Off on RAD Roller’s Recovery Tools Make Smart Gifts

If you’re building out gift guides for grads, parents, or anyone juggling a packed schedule, recovery and wellness are no longer niche ideas — they’re essentials. That’s where RAD Roller comes in, offering compact, high-performance tools designed to relieve tension, improve mobility, and support everyday recovery. The timing makes sense. Younger generations are reporting higher…

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Mythologie: Blending Ritual, Science, and a Touch of Magic in Haircare

By Ann Brown / May 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Mythologie: Blending Ritual, Science, and a Touch of Magic in Haircare

A new player is entering the beauty space with a point of view that goes beyond surface-level results. Mythologie, founded by veteran stylist Gina DiBitetto, debuted its first collection on May 1, introducing a “roots-first” philosophy that merges modern science with ritual-driven self-care. Built on more than 30 years of hands-on experience, DiBitetto’s approach reframes…

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