MISCELLANEOUS | Luxe Life NYC

Easter Food Guide: From Chocolate Eggs To Spiral Ham And Back Again!

March 20, 2026

The Hotel Chocolat Extra-Thick Egg and is designed to be very different from a typical hollow supermarket egg. Instead of a thin shell, it’s deliberately made with a chunky, solid-feeling chocolate casing that gives a noticeable “snap” when you break into it. This innovative brand has the best chocolate eggs on the market—while many companies make eggs thinner, these are intentionally thicker and…read more

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How To Prepare Your Home For Harsh Western New York Winters

December 23, 2025

Winter in Western New York can be tough on any home. Cold temperatures, heavy snow, and ice are part of life in places like Jamestown, NY. When winter arrives, small home issues can quickly turn into bigger problems if they go unchecked. Preparing your home ahead of time helps reduce stress during the cold months. It also protects your comfort…read more

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Getting My First Ever “Slice” Of The One Bite Pizza Fest!

September 15, 2025

I had an amazing time at One Bite Pizza Fest held at Randall's Island Park this past Saturday--not only was I able to try Pizza places from out of state I normally never would've gotten to visit, but I also met up with fellow pizza fanatics from all over the country. Letter the man behind one bite pizza fest is…read more

Beauty, MISCELLANEOUS

The Only Place To Be This Weekend (6/21 & 6/22) For Beachwaver Babes! Photo Ops, Product Discounts, Styling & More! Read On!

June 20, 2025

This morning, yours truly and about another 30 influencers got to kick off an exciting weekend with TikTok’s most-loved beauty brand, The Beachwaver Co.! This is a collab with Shopify and those people know how to throw a bash! It was great to see owner Sarah Potempa after about eight years—when I attended an event that she had at the…read more

Food, MISCELLANEOUS

The Regency Bar & Grill: The Upper East Side Mother’s Day Brunch That You Can’t Go Wrong With!

May 5, 2025

I am a longtime fan of The Regency Bar & Grill. Overall, the The Loews Regency Hotel is standout on the Upper East Side because it’s been around over 60 years and is the ultimate example of being classy but unpretentious. The Regency Bar & Grill specializes in Modern American Cuisine and the staff is attentive and happy to tailor…read more

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NYCWFF: Back And Better Than Ever!

September 17, 2024

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) is New York City’s premier culinary event and will celebrate 17 years this October 17-20, 2024 with more than 80+ events and over 400 chefs from around the world. There will be celebrity chefs and local favorites and I consider NYCWFF the best event every year for tasting…read more

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Catch ‘N Chop: Catch Dinner Here ASAP!

August 30, 2024

Having lived on the Upper East Side for 38 years, I am thrilled whenever a new restaurant opens that I can walk to and know that I will find "eats" that are fun and different. I have a new "love" in the neighborhood that provides the best of seafood and steak in a classy yet relaxed atmosphere. The staff is…read more

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Me in my disguise

June 30, 2021

This is me in my leopard mask. Is it too much?read more

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IPSY LIVE: The Ultimate Glamour Diva Fest!

October 12, 2019

I love the monthly IPSY boxes--they let subscribers be able to sample 5 products per month for only $12! That price can't be beat for many of these products are from high end brands like Oribe, Ciate and Morphe! As a result, I could not wait to come to their annual IPSY Live event at Center415 at 415 Fifth Avenue.…read more

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POPSUGAR Play/Ground: A Sweet Weekend Of Beauty, Treats, Fashion & Self Improvement!

June 25, 2019

Wow, I had my first-ever POPSUGAR Play/Ground Experience this past weekend out on Pier 94 and while it was hard to take in the zillions of lifestyle brands, panels, photo ops and yoga classes, I did my best to cover a lot of ground. There were so many celeb guests that my head was reeling. Appearances were made by the…read more

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The Opening Of Empire Outlets: It’s Time To Shop ‘N Munch!

May 16, 2019

I can't think of a more ideal location for an outlet mall than in front of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal in St. George. Empire Outlets will be giving Woodbury Commons in upstate New York a run for their money with over two dozen stores including Gap Outlet, Nordstrom Rack, H&M, Francesca's, Polo and more. There are over 30 Food…read more

Entertainment, Lifestyle, MISCELLANEOUS

THE SOFITEL’S TONY AWARDS SUITE: When You’re Tonys Obsessed, There’s Only One Place To Stay!

June 4, 2018

The Sofitel is centrally located at 45 West 44th and has long been the place to stay for Tony nominees and their guests--but it also is a favorite of Tony Awards attendees and those who just like the hustle and bustle of being close to the Theater District. Now the Sofitel has created the ultimate Tony Awards oasis called--you guessed…read more

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