Once we hit Spring there seems to be an explosion of art fairs and exhibitions. Good weather and art go hand in hand. Case in point, ArteBA in Buenos Aires. Held at La Rural from May 29 to June 2, this annual five day contemporary art fair not only provides a platform promoting several dozens of Argentinean and international artists, but visitors are open to participate in debates and talks that are held throughout the event. This highly anticipated and well respected exhibition is a must see. Click Read More for additional information about the event.

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When looking for ultra stylish clothing and accessories by fresh designers, you have to visit Joan Shepp in Philadelphia. Located in Rittenhouse Square since 1999 in the midst of shops, boutiques and first class restaurants; Joan Shepp is far from a newcomer when it comes to fashion. Since the early 1970’s Joan Shepp has been in the business of making women of all ages look their best for all occasions.

With an oversized front window to boast the latest trends in fashion and entice passerbys, it’s hard to resist the temptation not to spend all of your money. The loft style space and modern décor lends itself to showcase clothing and handbags including Jil Sander, YSL, and Pedro Garcia in a spacious environment where each piece can easily be viewed by customers. Upstairs houses a shoe gallery by designers such as Balenciaga, Chie Mihara, Christian Louboutin and Faryl Robin just to name a few. If you are not able to visit their physical store, no need to worry because you can also shop online.

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Mosley Tribes has an array of classic and stylish sunglasses that we’re addicted to. Their latest installment, the Snowbeach Aviator, is part of their Enforcer line. And with eye-catching candy colored frames and coordinating gradient lenses, these ultra funky and fashion forward sunglasses will set you apart from the rest. The Snowbeach features VFX Lens for enhanced visibility in the brightest conditions and eye protection making them perfect for bright spring days. Currently available in yellow, green and alpine white.

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Beautiful weather, appetizing food, intoxicating nightlife and high end luxury shopping – there are few reasons not to visit Miami. Add to the list beautifully designed hotels and Miami becomes even harder to resist. One of the more recent additions to Miami’s South Beach is the Gansevoort South Hotel. With their successful venture in New York’s Meatpacking District, expanding the locations of Gansevoort Hotel was inescapable.

Gansevoort South Hotel has 334 guestrooms, ranging from 334 sq ft to 3600 sq ft, with breath taking views of the ocean, bay and skyline. Each room has a minimalist and modern design aesthetic with luxurious and ultra soft bedding, high speed Wi-Fi, LCD flat screens, iPod friendly stereo and oversized bathrooms. While the interior holds its own in style and sophistication, the 112 foot rooftop swimming pool, bar and lounge completes the package for the ultimate Miami experience.

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Good art entices its audience. Great art entices and allows its audience to take a familiar topic and think of it from a different perspective. Modern artist Ranjani Shettar does just that. She utilizes her artistic abilities to explore the amazing world of nature and science through the use of varied materials like sawdust, wood, metal and PVC tubing.

Shettar’s newest sculpture, Sun-Sneezers Blow Light Bubbles, explores the concept of people sneezing when exposed to bright light or the sun. View her collection of sculptural installations at The Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston until July 13th. Click Read More for additional information.

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We love this event. If you’re in New York May 17-20 stop by and check out the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. New York is known for attracting creatives. This is one of those events that bring together creative types in mass amounts from all over.

Furniture – or functional art – is something we all need. Whether in your home, the outdoors, place of business or school. It has the ability to instantly change your mood. After a long and stressful day or when you’ve been away for a while, there’s nothing like relaxing on your favorite couch or in your cozy bed. Also, we see hotels use furniture to paint a mood and personality for their brands. Much of this creative direction starts at events like the ICFF. The three day fair will showcase over 600 exhibitors. We recommend stopping by if you’re interested in design and furniture. The fair is open to the general public May 20. Click Read More for additional information.

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Finding a place to stay is just as important as where you go. Sometimes the search may feel overwhelming. What’s the best location? Are their shops and places of interest nearby? Is there free WiFi? With so many choices it can be difficult to decide what the best options are. Luckily, in addition to recommendations from friends and family, there are numerous magazines, books and websites to assist you in your quest for a hotel that is comfortable and inviting. One of our favorite sources for finding a great hotel is Design Hotels.

Design Hotels has over 150 places to stay located in over 40 countries. With their keen eye for selecting hotels that are visually inspiring and inviting to any traveler, there’s no wonder why Design Hotels is at the forefront of online reservations. In celebration of their 15th anniversary, Design Hotels published a 2008 Yearbook. It features a collection of interviews and essays focusing on future trends of hotel design and architecture. It also showcases the best in boutique hotels from around the world. Be sure to check it out. Click Read More for additional information about Design Hotels Yearbook 2008.

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The union between Stussy and Ubiq are the kind of collaborations that make shopping an experience. Periodically Ubiq – Philadelphia’s popular center city clothing boutique – invites brands to take over their second floor and install what could be considered part art-installation and part pop-up store. Previously, Vans installed a stunning gallery. Now, iconic fashion brand, Stussy, brings their design genius.

For years we’ve been tracking Stussy – whether searching racks at Ron Jon’s Surf Shop or more recently venturing to their Soho store. There’s no question that we’re excited about their arrival to Philadelphia. If you’re in town, be sure to stop by. Ubiq offers an impressive roaster of sneakers and independent clothing labels. With the recent addition of Stussy, the store is a must see destination. Click Read More for additional information and photos.

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There are always moments in life worth capturing – whether big changing events or day to day happenings. In the subtleties there are inescapable and beautiful images just waiting to be frozen in time. Lomography’s Holga camera allows you to capture these moments and experiment with them while shooting. Use the color wheel to tint the flash with red, blue, yellow and clear gels or use different settings to create a unique dreamy effect. The Holga Starter Kit has everything you need. It includes film and an abbreviated soft cover version of “The World Through A Plastic Lens” to acquaint you with the worldwide phenomenon that is Lomography. Also, be sure to carry your Holga everywhere with you in Lomo’s Slingshot Bag and never miss a moment to capture your life.

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Salvatore Ferragamo is a fashion icon. Becoming one is no easy task. It takes a forward thinking & creative mind that can design within the box, but chooses to go beyond expectations. It takes impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail to create a design that is not only compelling in the development stages – but when completed, it immediately grabs the attention of your audience. And of course, it must be wearable.

Ferragamo’s designs grab the attention of his audience. His expertise in shoe repair and design for Hollywood stars propelled him into the upper echelon of high fashion. With this strong foundation, it was inevitable that the Ferragamo design house would venture into handbags, clothing, eyewear and every other aspect of fashion design. In celebration of his work and achievements, The Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art is Salvatore Ferragamo: Evolving Legend 1928 – 2008 from March 30 to May 7. Learn the history of legendary fashion icon Salvatore Ferragamo, the design house he built and a view hundreds of his original pieces. Click Read More for additional information.

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Even though Spring is here, don’t say goodbye to your coat just yet. With temperatures dropping in the evenings and the unexpected chill that greets us, a good spring coat is necessary. WeSC High Neck Shell is the perfect blend of functionality and timeless fashion. Made of ultra soft cotton, the Pearl White Shell Coat will keep you warm and comfortable while complementing any outfit. Its subtle yet striking detailing such as the high neck and double breasted closure makes it stand out from your typical spring coat.

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Everything about Las Vegas feels indulgent – from the super-magnified nightlife and on-going gambling, to massive hotels whose lobbies are more akin to convention centers. Las Vegas serves to please all of your senses all of the time. In recent years, the desert town has revamped their image, slowly solidifying their relevance in the modern world as one of the top US cities to visit. We’ve seen the commercials – what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

But, Las Vegas has more to offer its tourists than an intense nightlife and gambling. The Las Vegas fashion scene has encountered a resurgence. Gone are the days of polyester suits and women with big hair. In today’s fickle fashion world, Las Vegas has worked hard to bring world renowned designers to its residents and tourists. While the Miracle Mile Shops and Fashion Show Mall can certainly hold their own with over 400 shops and restaurants combined. Ultimately there’s no comparison to the quintessential Barney’s New York...

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When we think of London, we think of red phone booths. Although we don’t consider using them, they are still there, quietly residing on foggy streets in our british imagination. Pretty soon, that may be the only place we’ll be able to see them… either there, a museum or on a european version of MTV Cribs where a celebrity has turned one into a refrigerator.

Since 2002 the iconic phone booth has been slowly disappearing. With an ever growing cellphone population – Britain has more cellphones than people – the need for a phone booth is becoming obsolete. For example, the use of pay phones has dropped by more than half in the past three years and 30,000 of them have been removed. Although many of them have been replaced with more modern booths that serve as wireless hotspots, we’ll miss the traditional british stylings of the red phone booth. Its design was timeless, too bad its technology didn’t fare the same.

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Just minutes away from Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest and most famous intersections in Japan, is a tranquil and beautifully designed hotel – Cerulean Tower Tokyu. Once you leave the busy streets of Shibuya, cross over the airwalk (pictured above) and enter the hotel lobby, there’s an immediate sense of calm that comes over you. Although the lobby is large, its minimal and modern design suppresses feelings of chaos and disorganization with hotel staff providing each guest with warm greetings and assistance.

The Cerulean Tower is a massive structure that towers over Tokyo. The designers take advantage of its size and location by situating all the guestrooms between the 19th and 37th floor, ensuring that every room has a majestic view that immediately captures your attention the moment you walk in. Each room has a modern aesthetic while selected bathrooms feature steam showers that entice you to stay in them forever. With a number of restaurants, bars, an indoor pool and the Noh Theater providing traditional Japanese performance art – you’ll be more than satisfied with your stay. Click Read More for additional information and photos.

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Flying is purely functional. It’s not the trip. You take a flight to get to where you want to be. With seats that can be small and uncomfortable, food that is less than appetizing and flight delays that add unnecessary stress, flying is a part of the trip that some, including myself, would rather sleep through. But Eos Airlines is hoping to change that perspective.

The mission of Eos Airlines is to provide ultimate comfort and convenience while flying from NYC to London. And, although flights are geared for the business executive, we’d venture to say that the average person would enjoy stress free travel too. The ethos of Eos Airline is “uncrowded & uncompromising” which speaks to their ability to eliminate crowds and lines by using Eos Guides to quickly move you through security, provide each passenger with 21 square feet of space for work, listening to music on your personal entertainment system and sleeping in your 6’6” flat bed. I think this flight will be my next trip.

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Although the number of community bookstores is shrinking, the ones that continue to exist often serve as a cultural epicenter. They’re a meeting place where conversations move from the pages of publications to community members and so on. In Berlin, Pro QM lives up to the strictest manifesto of a cultural center.

Established in 1999, Pro QM bookstore hosts art installations, community events, city debates and more. The store’s layout facilitates conversation and movement so you can comfortably move around and browse the books and magazines. After all, aside from the community activity, the store is most known for its diverse selection of publications ranging from art and design to economic critique to politics and pop. Located near Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, we recommend visiting Pro QM. Click Read More for additional information and photos…

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It’s safe to say that French designer, Christian Louboutin designs the most recognizable shoes. His signature red sole and uncanny craftsmanship has become a trademark making them immensely popular with women all around the world.

If you’re not familiar with Louboutin’s work, you’re in luck because the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York will be hosting a free exhibition from March 13 to April 19. Fittingly titled, Sole Desire: the Shoes of Christian Louboutin, the exhibit will “showcase examples of Louboutin’s work from the collection of The Museum at FIT and the archive of Christian Louboutin. Not only will it highlight his innovative designs, but it will illustrate his understanding of today’s clientele and his contributions to contemporary fashion.”

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There are many reasons why we travel and it’s not always the latest and greatest attractions that propel us. Sometimes it’s a small boutique off the beaten path or an art exhibit you wouldn’t normally find in a city’s larger and well funded museum. No matter what motivates us – big or small – somewhere on that list of reasons you’ll find food. Through travel, regardless if it’s in your hometown or elsewhere, having your taste buds experience a memorable dish is always fun.

We recently came across OpenTable. It’s an online restaurant reservation company and it hopes to make reserving a table easier. By using their free online reservation system you can book your table in virtually any US and International city without hassle. Rather than relying on systems where your reservation is faxed to a restaurant awaiting confirmation, OpenTable is able to tap into the restaurant’s computerized reservation system for a seamless process. The more you book your reservation with OpenTable, the more points you earn, which then translates into a discounted bill off your next meal. No hassle, no confusion, no fuss. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

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Store openings are exciting – especially when it comes to Gucci. As one of the most widely recognized and esteemed fashion houses, they consistently please their long time fans with impeccable taste and style. Recently, Gucci opened their largest flagship store right in the heart of New York City’s high end shopping district – Madison Avenue.

Beyond being able to browse through 3 floors of Gucci shoes, handbags, men’s ready to wear and women’s eveningwear, the architectural design is breathtaking. Gucci’s creative director Frida Giannini and architect James Carpenter designed the glass building. It’s a site to see whether in the day or evening…

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Las Vegas offers its visitors over the top, 24-hour non-stop fun and entertainment. From the moment you arrive in Las Vegas, you feel the excitement and energy of Sin City. Not only are there slot machines in the airport to get you warmed up for the heavy hitters at the luxurious casinos, but airport shuttles use casino chips as a ticket just to add to your growing gambling fever.

But Las Vegas has more to offer than just gambling – the restaurants are incredible. One of the best is Tao. Located in the ultra luxurious and breathtaking Venetian Hotel, Tao offers some of the best Asian cuisine that you’ll find in Vegas. It’s décor is a stark contrast from the neon lights and hustle and bustle of Vegas. Once you enter Tao, you feel as though you have entered Vegas’ alter ego. This multi-level bistro is beautifully decorated with Asian inspired art work, a 20 foot hand carved Buddha, waterfalls and larger than life portraits. Tao’s calming and tranquil environment relaxes the mind and prepares your taste buds for a mix of flavorful entrees and desserts. Whatever you try on the menu, you’ll be more than satisfied, but you have to try the Spicy Tuna Roll and Lobster Wontons. They’re amazing.

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Getting a hair cut is no longer just about the haircut. It’s about the overall experience that keeps you coming back. Who doesn’t want a soothing and nurturing environment where an experienced stylist takes care of you – while making you feel rejuvenated and beautiful? Next time you’re visiting Philadelphia and need an escape from life’s trials and tribulations, world renowned celebrity stylist Laurentius Purnama and his experienced team of artists will make your stresses feel like distant memories.

Nestled in the Italian Market neighborhood of Philadelphia, Laurentius’ Salon features sleek, modern Japanese minimalist design and décor that is subdued. With acute attention to detail and great service, Launrentius is a place where you can focus on what’s important – you.

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There’s a lot of talk about “streetwear” nowadays. Most of it centers on definition. What is streetwear, exactly? While some reduce the movement to ironic t-shirts, neon, and Nike, others see things a bit more broadly.

After working in fashion for years, Scott Schuman noticed something: there was a gap between what he was selling in the showroom and what he was seeing real people wear on the street. He decided to merge his passion for photography and fashion and started a blog entitled, The Sartorialist.

It’s simple. Schuman takes pictures of people on the street with a designer’s eye. The byproduct is inspiration for himself and his readers. The photos provide a glimpse into local culture and the fashion sense of a city. If you’re in New York, check out his first solo exhibition at Danziger Projects – 521 W. 26th Street. The opening is Tuesday, January 22nd and it runs until February 23th.

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What’s better than new films and great travel? Utah’s Sundance Film Festival is right around the corner. Starting January 17th, Sundance will feature 200 films from writers, directors and actors coming together from all parts of the world.

For us, film and travel are addictions. There’s nothing like watching a preview and feeling the anticipation of a film’s release. But don’t wait for the preview, Sundance provides the early opportunity to discover new films and enjoy the beautiful location of Park City, Utah…

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Sugarcube has quickly become a favorite clothing boutique in Philadelphia. Nestled in the side streets of Olde City, Sugarcube offers a mix of vintage and modern clothing and accessories for men and women that will leave you wanting more. Choose from designers like A.P.C., Veena, Saja, second hand pumps and uniquely styled jewelry for a complete shopping experience. Their spacious new digs – a loft style shopping experience – beautifully showcases each product, leaving no piece overlooked.

While many boutiques have lost the meaning of customer service, Sugarcube shows each customer how important they are – and not just when they buy something either. Owner Elisa Burrato and her staff are extremely friendly, making Sugarcube such an enjoyable environment, that you’ll visit just to have a warm exchange with a fellow fashion junkie. Elisa is more than a friendly face, her knowledge of vintage clothing dates back to her days working as a vintage buyer for Urban Outfitters. One visit, and you’ll be hooked. Be sure to visit them at 124 N. 3rd Street, Old City Philadelphia.

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Recently wejetset headed to Antwerp for a couple days. Prior to our departure we turned to our favorite websites for suggestions. Cool Hunting wrote a piece about the various fashion destinations among Belgium’s quietly loud city, Antwerp. We’ve never seen a place say so much with such subtly.

Check out Cool Hunting’s suggestions: “Let’s bypass the Antwerp Six introduction, as one needn’t be a fashion historian to know that this city was built on fashion. Designers come out of Belgium with a certain confidence and willingness to take risks like a child from wonderfully supportive parents. Two full meandering days in this small city is enough to get a taste of the smorgasbord of local shop options Antwerp has to offer: from well-organized vintage to recently-graduated designer startup boutiques to established heavy-hitters of Belgian descent.”

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